#EndSARS protesters raise over N3 million for lady with no limb

#EndSARS protestors on Sunday raised over N3 million for a young lady, Jane Obiene, who marched out with one limb, to join them in Abuja. Obiene reportedly joined hundreds of Abuja #EndSARS protesters bearing crutches. A photo of Obiene marching was shared on Twitter by Jonathan Odoba, a user who described her as his “heroine.” […]

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Buhari greets ‘gallant patriot’ Gowon at 86

President Muhammadu Buhari has described former military Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon as a patriot, who has invested much into Nigeria’s unity. The President, in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, noted the contributions of the former Head of State to the development of the country, […]

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#EndSARS: FG may deploy soldiers to restore order

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 […]

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Don’t deploy soldiers to quell #EndSARS protests, IPOB warns

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. […]

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#EndSARS protest hijacked to destabilise Buhari govt – FG

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 […]

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Politicians hijacking #ENDSARS protests – South West governors

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 […]

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Hoodlums paid to attack Benin #EndSARS protesters, says handball player Nosa-Odia

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 […]

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#EndSARS protesters launch online radio ‘Soro Soke’

#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 […]

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Don’t use soldiers to crush #EndSARS protests, Falana warns

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 […]

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#EndSARS protesters attack Osun governor, deputy

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 […]

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