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Davido Offers to Pay Hospital Bills of Victims of Lekki Shooting

21Oct

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

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Davido Offers to Pay Hospital Bills of Victims of Lekki Shooting

Nigerian singer David Adedeji Adeleke, popularly known as Davido has inquired about the medical bills of victims of the Lekki toll gate shooting that took place yesterday in Lagos State. Footages surface online yesterday depicting violent scenes at the Lekki toll gate yesterday, resulting in death and injury to scores of civilians. The development has resulted to accusations and counter accusations from various quarters on the actors behind the shootings that ravaged several areas in Lagos. Reacting to the incident, Davido in a post on his verified Twitter handle said, “Please where is the hospital that most of the patients have been taken too?? Have they been treated for free? Is there a bill that needs to be paid? I need answers.” Earlier, Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo...

Scores Killed as Violence Erupts in Abuja Community Over #EndSARS Protest

20Oct

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

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Scores Killed as Violence Erupts in Abuja Community Over #EndSARS Protest

Three people were allegedly killed in Dutse, Bwari Area Council of Abuja on Tuesday as protesters clashed with police operatives. A video which was obtained by African News Today shows a vehicle ablaze as onlookers were gathered around the scene. The voice over in the video claimed police operatives killed three protesters in Dutse, leading to burning of a government vehicle by angry youths. The development comes a day after videos trended on social media showing cars set ablaze by thugs in Apo, Abuja. Nationwide protests have been ongoing for over 13 days nationwide, calling for an end to police brutality and police reform. There have been reports of attack of protesters by thugs and police officers who have fired teargas in a bid to disperse the protest https://youtu.be/7D...

Davido Reacts to Violent Attacks in Edo, Absolves #EndSARS Protesters of Blame

20Oct

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

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Davido Reacts to Violent Attacks in Edo, Absolves #EndSARS Protesters of Blame

FEM crooner, David Adeleke, widely known as Davido has defended #EndSARS protesters amidst the alleged involvement of the protesters in the jack break that took place in Edo State yesterday. The singer said the violent acts were perpetrated by criminals who were masquerading as #EndSARS protesters. He added that the ongoing demonstrations cannot be sabotaged by any group, noting that the criminals that broke into two correctional centres must be condemned. Recall that thugs yesterday had invaded the prisons in Benin city, setting several inmates free. Davido who reacted through tweets on his official Twitter handle, said, “After seeing all that’s gone on today I just want to say that from the beginning we have preached that the protest must remain peaceful and Law Abiding and a...

Breaking News: Lagos State Declares 24-Hour Curfew from Today 20th

20Oct

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Breaking News: Lagos State Declares 24-Hour Curfew from Today 20th

The governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-olu has announced a 24-hour curfew starting by 4pm today, 20th of October 2020. In a statement made available to reporters, the governor said that no one should be found outside except for essential service providers and first responders. The statement read thus in full: "Dear Lagosians, "I have watched with shock how what began as a peaceful #EndSARS protest has degenerated into a monster that is threatening the well-being of our society. Lives and limbs have been lost as criminals and miscreants are now hiding under the umbrella of these protests to unleash mayhem on our State. "As a government that is alive to its responsibility and has shown a commitment to the movement #ENDSARS, we will not watch and allow anarchy in our d...

#EndSARS: NYCN Condemns Attack on Protesters

17Oct

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

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#EndSARS: NYCN Condemns Attack on Protesters

The Chairman, National Youth Council of Nigeria, Lagos State Chapter, Lekan Biliamin-Oba, has condemned the attack on #EndSARS protesters by thugs. Biliamin-Oba disclosed this during a press conference held on Friday. The chairman described the actions of the thugs who have been reported to attacked protesters at the Secretariat bus stop on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, on Wednesday and Thursday as shameful. He urged the officers of the Nigeria Police Force to protect the protesters while commending the efforts of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, in setting up a panel to look into cases of police brutality in the state. Biliamin-Oba said, “The NYCN have followed and joined in the agitations and solidarity of the Nigerian youths in demanding total overhauling of the Nigeria...

#EndSARS: Army Declare Readiness to Step in as Protests Persist

15Oct

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

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#EndSARS: Army Declare Readiness to Step in as Protests Persist

The Nigerian army has expressed its readiness to move in against troublemakers as nationwide protests against police brutality and extrajudicial killings rage on. Thousands of Nigerian youths have taken to the streets over the past week to protest against the actions of operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and demanding for immediate police reform. At least 10 people have died and scores injured during protest, which have been resisted by the police. The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) had responded to the demands of the protesters by disbanding SARS. The IGP subsequently announced the formation of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team to fill void left by the disbandment of SARS. Despite the move, protests have continued unabated. Reacting to the violence t...

#EndSARS: SERAP Asks Commonwealth to Sanction Nigeria Over Attacks on Protesters

11Oct

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

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#EndSARS: SERAP Asks Commonwealth to Sanction Nigeria Over Attacks on Protesters

Socio-Economic and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Rt Hon Patricia Scotland, to hold Nigerian authorities to account for persistent attacks on protesters demanding for an end to SARS. The group criticised many reports of human rights abuses and violations in Nigeria by security operatives. This was disclosed in a letter to Scotland by Kolawole Oluwadare, SERAP’s Deputy Director who asked for suspension of Nigeria from the Commonwealth as a measure to induce the government to respect the values of human rights, transparency, accountability and the rule of law, Vanguard reports. According to the letter, SERAP said, “A government that attacks its own citizens for peaceful protests severely undermines its credibility as a democratic regi...

#EndSARS: Sweden Speaks Against Police Attacks on Protesters

10Oct

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#EndSARS: Sweden Speaks Against Police Attacks on Protesters

Following reports of attack on peaceful protesters demanding for Police reform, embassy of Sweden in Nigeria has condemned the attacks. The reaction was contained in a tweet on Twitter on Saturday. The Swedish embassy said, “Sweden condemns all forms of violence and acknowledges the #humanright to peaceful protests. "It is worrying to hear about alleged cases of brutality from #SARS in Nigeria and reports of abuse need to be followed up by the Nigerian legal system. #DriveForDemocracy.” The call comes after reports of the Nigerian Police Force shooting at peaceful protesters in Ogbomosho, Oyo State, leading to the death of one Jimoh Isiaq on Saturday. Police also fired teargas at demonstrators in the country’s capital, Abuja. There has been a public outcry in Nigeria, dem...

Ondo 2020: I was not Injured at Polling Centre – Betty Akeredolu

10Oct

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Ondo 2020: I was not Injured at Polling Centre – Betty Akeredolu

Wife of Ondo Governor, Mrs. Betty Akeredolu, has condemned those behind a viral video circulating on social media stating that she was injured at the polling center. Answering questions from newsmen at their Owo residence, she said “That is insane, that is absurd. That tells you how desperate people can be in politics or our political landscape. “I am here in the ambience of my country home and somebody is there doctoring video that I was injured. “Were you the one that injured me? Such desperation will not do any good to them. “The detractors want to damage the exercise, to distort information and put one on a bad light. It is all false. We will emerge victorious.” On the outcome of the elections, she expressed optimism that her husband would emerge victorious. ...

#ENDSARS: Police Clash with Protesters in Abuja

9Oct

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

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#ENDSARS: Police Clash with Protesters in Abuja

Protesters who are demanding for scrapping of Special Anti-robbery Squad of the Nigerian police clashed with police operatives in Abuja on Friday. Reports say police fired teargas and shot indiscriminately in a bid to disperse the protesters in the nation’s capital. A video which surfaced online shows protesters scampering for safety. The protesters in the video could be heard shouting “they are shooting at us”, “don’t kill us with teargas”, “you must #EndSARS”. A protester identified as @BrianJDenis on Twitter, tweeted “Police officers have opened fire at us with live bullets at Central Area, Abuja. Some people are injured.” In a related development, Mohammed Adamu, the Inspector-General of Police, condemned the violent attack on policemen and damage to police operational v...