Category: General News
Clinton is one of the few high-profile American politicians that have spoken against the brutality meted out to protesters since demonstrations began about two weeks ago. Congresswoman woman Ilhan Omar tweeted in support of the protesters last week. “I’m calling on @mbuhari and the @hqnigerianarmy to stop killing young #EndSARS protesters,” Clinton said on Twitter, […]
Nigeria’s army has warned it could step in against “subversive elements and troublemakers” as the protests against police brutality that have erupted throughout the country over the past week continue. Thousands of mainly young people have taken to the streets to protest against the notorious Special Anti-Robbery Squad, commonly known as Sars, long accused of […]
Protesters injured at the Lekki tollgate in Lagos on Tuesday evening have been rushed to the Reddington and Lagoon hospitals in the area. An official of one of the hospitals told The PUNCH that no dead casualty was brought to the hospitals but many injured victims were currently being treated at both health facilities. “They are […]
The protest which held peacefully on Monday turned violent after suspected thugs broke into the midst of the demonstrators around the Sabon-Gari area of the state. The suspects who brandished different weapons attacked both the protesters and those who were going about their normal duties. Some shops were also looted while along Burma road while […]
The governor of Osun State, Gboyega Oyetola, has declared a 24-hour curfew on the state, effective from 11:59 pm (today), until further notice. Mr Oyetola said the curfew followed the dangerous dimension the EndSARS protest had assumed across the country, particularly in the South West states. A statement issued on Tuesday in Osogbo by the […]
The #EndSARS protests which started peacefully across the country have been hijacked in some states. Speaking when he featured on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme, on Monday, Shaibu said the government would do its best to protect residents. “It’s quite unfortunate that the #EndSARS protests today went violent and the correctional service at Sapele […]
Security agents on Tuesday night allegedly opened fire on the peaceful protesters at the Lekki toll gate, witnesses have said. Nollywood star, Omoni Oboli, tweeted at 6:44 p.m. that “they are shooting at the peaceful protesters at Lekki toll. Please help.” Several witnesses at the Lekki toll gate where the protesters have been protesting for […]
Detectives from the Delta State Police Command, have arrested the videographer behind last Saturday’s viral video alleging the killing of one person by operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, in Ughelli, headquarters of Ughelli North local government area of the state. The video which sparked tension within and outside the state also led to […]
At least two protesters have been killed by armed thugs who attacked Governor Gboyega Oyetola’s convoy in Osogbo, Osun State, during the #EndSARS protest on Saturday, witnesses said. Three witnesses who spoke with our correspondent said the killing occurred in Ayepe area of Osogbo some minutes past 4 p.m. Pictures and videos showing the victims […]
The cars, displayed for sale at a car stand, were set ablaze by alleged thugs hired to disrupt the agitation for comprehensive police reform by #EndSARS protesters. It was gathered that the miscreants had attempted to attack the demonstrators at Apo during their rally on Monday morning. However, the protesters overpowered and repelled them But […]
Armed thugs swooped in on peaceful protesters camped outside the headquarters of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Monday morning, several of the protesters have told PREMIUM TIMES. The protesters had set up their camps outside the CBN building on Sunday, with the intention to block the bank’s staff from accessing their offices until their […]