Author: Olabanji Ayoola

Military divided over plot Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Yusuf Tukur Buratai The Federal Government may deploy soldiers to check further breakdown of law and order by suspected hoodlums who have infiltrated ongoing #ENDSARS protests, it has been learnt. It was reliably gathered all the General Officers Commanding the various Divisions have been […]

The proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has warned the Federal Government against deployment of the Armed Forces, which it claimed was targeted at quelling the #ENDSARS protests across the country. It described the planned decision as contrary to international law, saying it would further add to the gruesome bloodletting by the discredited SARS operatives. […]

The Federal Government says the #EndSARS protest has been hijacked by hoodlums and people with the ulterior motive to destabilise the country and bring down the Muhammadu Buhari administration. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, stated this on Sunday when he featured on a Radio Nigeria programme monitored by the News Agency […]

South West Governors have accused politicians of hijacking the #ENDSARS protests with a view to venting their frustrations on perceived opponents. The South West Governors, who condemned the attack on Osun Governor, Gboyega Isiaka Oyetola by #EndSARS protesters in Osogbo, described it as unwarranted, misdirected and repulsive. Chairman of the South West Governor Forum, Governor […]

Isoken Nosa-Odia during the protest in Benin City …on Friday Isoken Nosa-Odia, a member of the women’s national handball team, says hoodlums were paid to attack #EndSARS protesters on Friday in Benin City, the Edo State capital. Nosa-Odia, who plays for Israeli side Hapeol Kiryat-Ono, is part of the protesters in the state calling for […]

#EndSARS protesters during a candlelight procession in honour of victims of police brutality. #EndSARS protesters on Sunday launched an online radio, called Soro Soke even as the protests continue across the country.  The Sradio has a bouquet of programmes aimed at educating and communicating with protesters and also coordinate activities nationwide. Soro Soke radio which has gone live will […]

says Court has declared Operation Crocodile Smile illegal The Alliance for Survival of COVID-19 and Beyond, a coalition of labour and civil society groups being led by a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has warned President Muhammadu Buhari against deploying soldiers to disperse the #EndSARS protesters from the streets. The human rights activist in […]

Osun State Governor, Gboyega Oyetola, addressing the #EndSARS protesters in Osogbo before the attack GOVERNOR Gboyega Oyetola of Osun State and his deputy, Mr. Benedict Alabi, narrowly escaped being lynched on Saturday after they were attacked by armed men during an #EndSARS protest in Osogbo, the state capital. Protesters also blocked Fajuyi road, Ado Ekiti […]

Senate President Ahmad Lawan has appealed to #EndSARS protesters to back down because it could worsen the nation’s economic situation. Speaking to State House Correspondents after meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari, alongside Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila, Lawan said quitting the protests at this point would be the best step to take by the protesters. According to […]

NIGERIA stands the risk of forfeiting  its bid for the office of the President of International Police (INTERPOL) on account of  #EndSARS and police brutality, according to indications on Saturday. Some big powers are  said to be opposed to the slot for Nigeria although  lobbying for the top position for Nigeria is  continuing. China is […]