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‘We owe you a duty to win back your trust’- Osinbajo writes Nigerians as #EndSARS protests continue
As Nigerians continue to call for an end to police brutality and total reform of the Nigerian Police Force, VicePresident Yemi Osinbajo has said that the Buhari-led government owes the Nigerian youths a duty of winning back their trust. Osinbajo in an open letter to Nigerians, said efforts are currently being made to address all the issues raised in the end SARS protests. His letter reads Dear Nigerians, I know that many of you are angry, and understandably so. We could’ve moved faster and for this we are sorry. I fully understand how many young people feel. Many feel that we…
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#EndSARS: Thugs allegedly back down after protesters arrived with fierce dogs at protest location in Abuja (photo)
Some End SARS protesters earlier today in Abuja arrived at the protest location with fierce dogs, this reportedly deterred thugs who tried to attack them today. A protester who shared photos of the dogs at Unity Fountain, Abuja, wrote: “2 buses of thugs came to the Unity Fountain this morning. They turned and left when they saw our security arrangements. Lemme show y’all what some people brought here. #EndSARS.
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“I blame Buhari! Can you try this nonsense during Obasanjo’s time?”- Amb. Hussaini condemns #EndSARS protesters
Ambassador Hussaini Coomassie, the Deputy National Coordinator, Buhari Campaign Organization, has condemned the activities of the #EndSARS protesters. In a now viral video trending on social media, Coomassie said he blames President Muhammadu Buhari for taking things lightly with the protesters. He is of the opinion that such ”nonsense” could never have happened during the ex-president Olusegun Obasanjo‘s administration. He also said the military should be used if the police have failed in putting an end to the ongoing protests. “Certain things should be handled with iron fist” he said. In his words, “Can you try this nonsense during Obasanjo’s…
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EndSARS: NHRC sets up Panel to tackle human rights violation
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has constituted an 11-man independent investigative panel to look into allegations of human rights violations leveled against operatives of the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and other units of the Nigeria Police Force. This was according to a statement by the NHRC Executive Secretary, Tony Ojukwu on Friday in Abuja, he stated that the panel will hear petitions, complaints, and memoranda from Nigerians across the 36 states of the federation and the FCT. The committee will be headed by a retired Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Suleiman Galadima. Other members of the committee…
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Police dismisses Officers, demotes Abayomi Shogunle, Dolapo Badmos, other officers
The Nigeria Police has dismissed and demoted at least some former members of the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). The Police Service Commission (PSC) is expected to order the prosecution of 24 other ex-SARS operatives for various acts of misconduct. Abayomi Shogunle, a formed Head of the Public Complaint Rapid Response Unit (PCRRU) and a former Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Command, Dolapo Badmos were also affected. See the full list below; Abayomi Shogunle, AP No, 42056; Dominic Agasa, AP No, 120397; Nanbol Lado, AP No, 51071; Ogalgu Tochuckwu, AP No, 190655; Sanusi Rasaki, AP No, 57052, Fakorede Victor,…
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To the best of my knowledge, my mother did not kill anyone – Lilian Afegbai defends mother
Nollywood actress, Lilian Afegbai has attempted to vindicate her mother, who was accused of murder. The actress’ mother, Carol was accused of killing and burying Momodu Ibrahim, a UNIBEN student in 2013, while she served as the DPO of Ogida Police station in Edo state. Lilian, who has continued to support the #EndSARS movement, broke her silence as she shared a post saying her mother who is now retired never killed anyone. The actress wrote; “My spirit will not be dampened by the death threats and cyber bullying. I am a Nigerian youth and we deserve a better Nigeria and…
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You cannot end bad governance without ending religious Manipulation – Daddy Freeze warns
Controversial On-air-personality, Daddy Freeze has shared that total reformation of the government will not be useful if the problem of religious manipulation is not tackled. In a tweet via his twitter handle, he made it known that bad governance and religious manipulation work hand in hand and that you can’t get rid of one without the other. He wrote; “Bad governance and religious manipulation are like 5&6 “You can’t end one without ending the other and hope to succeed”
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Nigerians in New York stage EndSARS protest (Photos)
Nigerians residing in New York have staged a protest to also demand the end of SARS as well as a reform of the Nigerian Police Force. The protesters marched on the streets of Manhattan to the United Nations house where they demanded the Deputy UN Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, to speak out condemning police brutality in Nigeria
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EndSARS: VP Osinbajo apologizes, faults govt
Vice president, Yemi Osinbajo has apologized to the people and also admitted the fault of the government in the recent happenings. According to him the government did not move faster in addressing the demands of Nigerians calling for a total ban of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS unit of the police. Osinbajo, in a series of tweets on Friday night, said he knows many Nigerians are angry, and that their anger was justified. He said he understands the feeling of many young people in the country, noting that many feel that the government has been too silent and has simply…
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Eldest child of Obafemi Awolowo, Tola Oyediran dies at 79
Rev Tola Oyediran, the eldest child of the Western Region Priemer, Obafemi Awolowo, is dead Oyediran, died on Friday, October 16, 2020, at 79 years. She was to celebrate her 80th birthday come december 1. Until her death, she was the Chairman, Board of Directors of African Newspapers of Nigeria ( ANN) publishers of Tribune titles. The deceased was hale and heart prior to her death, TheNation reports
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Halt SWAT, fish out officers who killed innocent Citizens and bring them to book – Governors tell IGP
The Nigerian Governors Forum, NGF, have instructed the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu to halt the newly introduced Police unit, SWAT and fish out the policemen responsible for the deaths of #EndSARS protesters across the country. NGF comprising Governors of the 36 states of the federation, made the call following the nationwide protests against police brutality. In a communique signed by the chairman of the NGF and Ekiti State governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, the Governors also accused the IGP of not consulting widely before dissolving the controversial police unit, Special Anti-Robbery Squad and replacing with newly formed Special Weapons And…
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If SARS is working, why has terrorism continued unabated – Shehu Sani slams Northern Governors
Former Kaduna Lawmaker, Shehu Sani has lambasted Northern Governors over their support for the now defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS The Chairman, Northern Governors Forum, Simon Lalong in a meeting with the president yesterday had called for the reconsideration on the approved scrapping of the police unit as according to him they have been useful in the fight against terrorism. Reacting to this in a tweet, the former senator condemned their support for the police unit. He wrote; “Dear Northern Governors, if SARS is working in the North, why has kidnappings and killings by bandits and terrorists continued unabated?#EndsSARS”
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