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I am embarrassed to have ever supported these bunch of senseless and unpatriotic leaders- Fatima Ganduje-Ajimobi
Fatima Ganduje-Ajimobi who is the daughter of Kano state governor, Umar Ganduje, says she is speechless and embarrassed to have ever supported this ”bunch of senseless and unpatriotic leader” Fatima’s post comes hours after the Lekki tollgate gunshot incident.
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Buhari needs to go to jail – Imam of Peace reacts to killings of protesters at Lekki toll gate
A muslim activist, Mohammad Tawhidi aka Imam of Peace has reacted to the massacre of protesters at Lekki toll gate on Tuesday by soldiers. In a post shared via his Twitter handle, he said Buhari needs to go to jail for his crimes against humanity. He wrote; “BUHARI NEEDS TO GO TO JAIL,” “Nigerian security forces have opened fire on hundreds of protesters in Lagos, as rallies against police brutality continued.” Meanwhile, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has confirmed that it was men of the Nigerian army that opened fire on #EndSARS protesters on Tuesday at the popular Lekki toll…
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We are compiling evidence to ensure the trial of COAS Tukur Buratai before the International Criminal Court – Femi Falana
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has disclosed that he and other lawyers are currently compiling evidences to ensure trial of Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Tukur Buratai before the International Criminal Court. The Senior Advocate of Nigeria who made an appearance on Arise TV today October 21, commended the young #EndSARS protesters for capturing photo and video evidences before and after the shooting at Lekki Toll Gate last night. Falana also recalled how Shiites members were allegedly shot dead in Kaduna state by soldiers who claimed they were blocking same COAS. He added that while compiling the evidence for the international trial, they will also approach…
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Aba Town Hall set on fire by an angry mob despite statewide curfew (videos)
There are reports of the Aba Town Hall being set on fire by an angry mob in spite of the curfew imposed in the city by Governor Okezie Ikpeazu yesterday October 20. Some of those at the scene were heard shouting “it is happening, enough is enough” as the Town Hall burnt. Watch the video below;
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Army says it has arrested the soldier who begged his colleagues not to shoot at #EndSARS protesters in video
The Nigerian Army says it has arrested the soldier who recorded a video begging his colleagues not to shoot at #EndSARS protesters The soldier now identified as Lance Corporal Harrison Friday, wore a hood in a video he made in which he begged his colleagues not to shoot at end SARS protesters even if they were sent to do so. In a post shared on its Twitter handle this morning October 21, the Nigerian Army says Harrison carried out ‘cybercrime’ and that he has now been arrested.
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Stop violent crackdowns on protesters – US Presidential candidate, Joe Biden tells Buhari
Former United States Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to stop the ongoing violent crackdown on protesters in the country. The presidential candidate released the statement hours after security operatives opened fire on protesters demanding an end to police brutality. Joe Biden also called on the United States government to stand with Nigerians. The statement read; “I urge President Buhari and the Nigerian military to cease the violent crackdown on protesters in Nigeria, which has already resulted in several deaths. My heart goes out to all those who have lost a loved one in the violence.“The…
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I will reveal the Names of Five Most Notorious SARS officers – Senator Abaribe
Minority Leader of the Senate, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe has announced that he will be revealing thefive ‘most notorious’ officers of the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigeria Police. The Abia senator who said this in response to Senator Biodun Olujimi’s motion on the #EndSARS protests and the need for comprehensive police reforms in the country, stated that part of what is going to resolve the issue is for President Buhari to look at the issue and address the nation on them. He said; “I support this motion. I think part of what is going to resolve this issue is for the President of…
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Gov Sanwo-Olu says one person has died at Reddington Hospital but not sure if he was a protester
Governor Sanwo-Olu just confirmed the death of one person at Reddington hospital in Lekki, Lagos. In a tweet posted on Wednesday October 21, the governor said he isn’t sure if the person was a protester at the Lekki tollgate last night. ”Information reaching us now is that a life was lost at Reddington Hospital due to blunt force trauma to the head. It is an unfortunate and very sad loss. This is an isolated case. We are still investigating if he was a protester.” he tweeted This comes after his press briefing where he said there were no casualties in…
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Mob invades TVC premises, set cars and other properties on fire (photos/video)
An angry mob invaded the premises of Television Continental, TVC located in the Ikosi-Isheri area of Lagos state and set cars and other properties on fire on Wednesday morning, October 21. A staff of TVC, Morayo Afolabi-Brown, confirmed the news in an Instagram Live update. Afolabi-Brown who hosts the programme, Your View, said the programme had to be abruptly suspended as the mob invaded the station. “Hoodlums have entered TVC and they are attacking,” she said
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Oba of Lagos Palace attacked and looted; staff of office stolen (videos)
An angry mob attacked the palace of the Oba of Lagos and carted away personal belongings including his staff of office. Watch the videos from the scene below.
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Nigerian Ports Authority Headquarters in Lagos has been set on fire (video)
The Nigerian Ports Authority in Marina area of Lagos has been set on fire by an angry mob. The attack was carried out after unarmed #EndSARS protesters were shot at Lekki Toll Gate. According to the eyewitnesses, the Nigerian Ports Authority office attacked by arsonists is the headquarters of the federal agency. Watch the video below;
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#EndSARS: Hoodlums set BRT buses ablaze at Oyingbo Lagos state (video)
Hoodlums have reportedly set BRT buses stationed at Oyingbo, Lagos state, on fire on Wednesday morning, October 21. Watch a video from the scene below
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