#EndSARS: We Won’t Allow Nigeria to Fall in the Hands of Anarchy – Lai Mohammed

The Federal Government has warned that it will not give room for the country to be thrown into anarchy, following the violence that have accompanied the #EndSARS protests. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said this on Saturday when he featured on Nigeria Television Authority news programme, “Weekend File.” The programme was titled, “EndSARS Protest: The Way Forward.” Lai Mohammed said that the protest had been hijacked by hoodlums and people with...

We Could’ve Moved Faster and For This We Are Sorry – Osinbajo Begs Nigerian Youth

The Nigerian Vice-President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has apologized on behalf of the Federal Government for keeping silent over the extra-judicial killings by the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) Operative. The vice president tendered the apology on Friday while admitting that the government has not done enough to stop police brutality taking place across the country. The apology is coming following a candle light sessions held for the victims of SARS/Police brutality in several cities such as...

#EndSARS Protests: Senate Urges FG to Implement Protesters’ Demand

The Senate has called on the Federal Government to immediately implement the five-point demands of the #EndSARS protesters. The call was made by the Senate spokesperson, Dr. Ajibola Basiru, on Friday night. Earlier, the Presidential Panel on the Reform of the now-disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) approved the five points demands put forward by the youth protesting against police brutality and extra-judicial killings by the operatives of the disbanded SARS. Although the Inspector-General of Police,...

#ENDSARS: Let Us Continue to Protest in the Anambra Way

#ENDSARS: Let Us Continue to Protest in the Anambra Way 1.      Not even the most cynical of persons can dispute the legitimacy of the #ENDSARS protest movement which has earned tremendous praise throughout the country. The Nigerian youths are demanding nothing other than due process, the rule of law, justice, respect for basic human rights and respect for the dignity of the human person. In one word, they are demanding the common good...

#EndSARS Protest A Necessary Response to a Culture of Impunity, Says Kingsley Moghalu

Lagos October 15, 2020 FOR PRESS AND MEDIA RELATIONS #EndSARS Protest A Necessary Response to a Culture of Impunity, Says Kingsley Moghalu The #EndSARS peaceful demonstrations by Nigerian youth against police brutality are a necessary and welcome response to the culture of impunity represented by the FSARS.  The protests have been largely peaceful. I commend Nigerian youth for the maturity, determination and discipline they have shown in keeping the protests peaceful. My objective assessment is...

Lagos Protesters Hire Bouncers to Confront Hoodlums as MC Denies Sponsoring Attacks

LAGOS — The #EndSARS protest continued in all parts of the country for the ninth day on Thursday, with protesters repelling attacks from thugs and security agents. The attacks on protesters had forced some of the protesters to hire bouncers in their efforts to increase security at the protest grounds. While the demonstration started at the Ikeja area, the Lagos State capital around 8am on Thursday, the protesters were attacked by some hoodlums, who are...

EndSARS: UN Welcomes Police Reforms, Pledges Assistance

UN Secretary-General António Guterres says he welcomes the Federal Government’s decision to undertake “broader reforms” in the Nigeria Police Force following the #EndSARS protests. Speaking through his spokesman, Mr Stephane Dujarric, in New York on Thursday, Guterres said the UN was ready to “accompany Nigeria in those efforts”. While noting that he was keenly following the ongoing protests, the UN chief urged the country’s security forces to exercise “maximum restraint” in their response. “The Secretary-General...

COVID-19: NCDC Advises #EndSARS Protesters to Be Mindful of Virus

As protests continue in spite of the  disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)  warns protesters to be mindful of the risk of getting  COVID-19 infection. The Director-General of NCDC, Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, gave the warning on Thursday at the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 Media Briefing in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that demonstrations against police brutality have taken place in cities across...

I-G Warns Against Use of Force on Peaceful Protesters

The Inspector General of Police (I-G), Mr. Mohammed Adamu, has warned all police officers across the country against the use of force on peaceful protesters. The Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Mr. Frank Mba, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday. He said citizens had fundamental rights of freedom of expression, assembly and movement, which must always be upheld and protected by the police. Mba said the I-G had appealed to protesters...

Adeboye Endorses #EndSARS Protest Across the Country

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has endorsed #EndSARS protests going on across the country. Adeboye disclosed his endorsement on his Tweeter handle on Wednesday evening. The man of God tweeted, “Our daughters will not be able to prophesy and young men will not see visions if we don’t keep them alive. “I support the youths in this peaceful protest as they “speak up” to #EndPoliceBrutality #EndSARS...

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