Tyranny of the Masses: Before Nigeria Slips into Anarchy

Nigerians are governed by people who do not care so much about their basic needs, as much as they care about the luxury they enjoy with public money. ―Ebuka Onyekwelu As of now, it is clear to every discerning mind that what is going on across several states of Nigeria is no longer the #End SARS campaign, but a dangerous development that can so easily slip into chaotic anarchy. The situation as it is, can...

Criminal Justice Reform and Wizkid’s EndSARS Nigerian Protest

Although the US has its police issues, Nigeria can borrow and integrate the acceptable practices of criminal justice reforms from the US and other parts of the world. —Dr. I. D. Onwudiwe Due to the incessant killings of Nigerian youths by SARS and the resulting dilemma, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, Wizkid, a famous young musician, staged the EndSARS protests in London on October 11, 2020.  His efforts and actions exposed police brutality and its accompanying violations...

Lekki Shootings: Nigerians on Twitter Question Why Lagos Swears Panel Member to Secrecy

Nigerians on the microblog, Twitter, have questioned the oath of secrecy administered on members of the Judicial Panel of Inquiry set up by the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The oath of secrecy administered on members read in part, “I solemnly swear/affirm that I will not directly or indirectly communicate or reveal any matter to any person which shall be brought under my consideration or shall come to my knowledge in the discharge of...

Governor Obiano Visits Vandalized Police Station in Nnewi, Says Justice Must Prevail

The governor of Anambra state Chief Willie Obiano, today visited the vandalized and burnt Area Command Police Station in Nnewi, to assess the level of damage done by hoodlums on the station. The governor’s visit is coming six days after the the Nnewi Central Police station and the Area Command in Nnewi, were vandalized, looted and set ablaze by hoodlums. Speaking during the visit, the Anambra state Commissioner of Police, John Abang, who was among...

Looting: Taraba Business Tycoon, Chief Uche Obi Escaped Death As Hoodlums Attack His School, Warehouse

By Ibrahim Abdul’Aziz, Regional Correspondent A renowned Jalingo based business tycoon Chief Uche Obi has again escaped death by whiskers when hoodlums attacked his private school, filling station and warehouse in Jalingo, Taraba state capital. The hoodlums seized on the curfew imposed by the Taraba State Government in the wake of the violence and looting that engulfed the state in the aftermath of the #EndSARS protests in the country, to carry out the attack. Chief Uche Obi ...

Barracks of Soldiers Responsible For Lekki Massacre Identified — Falana

Femi Falana, human rights lawyer, says the Alliance on Surviving COVID-19 And Beyond (ASCAB) has identified the barracks of the soldiers who opened fire on protesters at Lekki toll gate in Lagos. He disclosed this during an interview with ARISE TV on Monday. Falana, who is chairman of ASCAB, said the group has been able to trace the barracks where the soldiers came from. “We have already identified the barracks where the soldiers left for...

110 Tractors looted in Adamawa – NECAS

By Ibrahim Abdul’Aziz, Regional Correspondent The North East Commodity Association (NECAS), and  Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN), have alleged that no fewer than  110 tractors were carted away  by looters in Adamawa  in the wake of #ENDSARs protests. NECAS is incorporated in Nigeria to provide among other services tractor leasing and mechanization service for farmers. It could be recalled that, in defiance of the curfew imposed by Adamawa State government, looters have extended their activities...

Police Commences Investigation Into Looting Of Govt Warehouse In Yola

Police in Adamawa State have commenced investigation to fish out those behind the looting of government warehouse located at Kwanan Waya on the outskirt of Yola, state capital where relief items supplied as palliatives for COVID-19 pandemic were kept. Hundreds of People on Sunday stormed the warehouse and carted away with the items to include cartons of noodles, spaghetti, salt and cooking oil. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) Adamawa State Police Command DSP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje in...

#EndSARS: Jonathan Condemns Lekki Massacre

Former president Goodluck Jonathan has condemned the use of deadly force on protesters in Lagos state. In a statement on Thursday, Jonathan criticized the actions, stating that this will only worsen the situation. He called on all parties to embrace dialogue. The Nationwide protests which at first kicked against the now-dissolved police special anti-robbery squad (SARS) metamorphosed  into agitation for improved governance in addition to justice for victims of police brutality. However, on Tuesday, soldiers...

President Buhari Ignores Shootings of Unarmed Protesters in Lekki, Cautions International Communities as He Addresses the Country

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday, berated the people he referred to as subversive elements, alleging that they were bent on using #EndSARS protesters to cause chaos and truncate the democracy of the country. Buhari said this in a national broadcast, urged youths calling for the disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad and police reforms to suspend their protests. He advised them to resist the temptation of being used by those he described as subversive elements,...

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