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End SARS protesters block Lekki toll gate as they reject IGP’s solution to end SARS and deploy SARS officers to other factions
Following the dissolution of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad SARS, the IGP also noted that the officers will be deployed to other factions of the police. This development did not go down well with Nigerians as they have continued the end SARS protests. This morning, a number of protesters formed a human chain at the Lekki toll gate, demanding that the government ends SARS completely. “End SARS now, not deployment,” the protesters chanted as they blocked the toll gate, preventing commuters from going through Several Nigerians have stated that this isn’t the first time the promise to disband SARS has been…
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Commodity hike: Keyamo gives update on FG and Labour meeting
Minister of State, Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo has given an update on the meeting between the Federal Government and labour unions over the new price of fuel and electricity tariff. In a series of tweets, Keyamo disclosed that representatives of government and labour adopted resolutions in the area of VAT being used to temporarily subsidize tariffs. He also listed provision of six million free meters to Nigerians, salary protection for electricity workers, mandatory refund for any over-billing during system transition by the Discos, among others, as some of the resolutions See his tweet below: “At this time (11.15pm) the…
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After 5years in Power, APC blames PDP for creating SARS, hails Buhari
The spokesman for the ruling All Progressives Congress has blamed the Peoples Democratic Party for creating the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the police which was scrapped by the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, on Sunday. The spokesman for the APC, Yekini Nabena, said this in a series of tweets on Sunday while reacting to the scrap of the police outfit. “Who created SARS? PDP,” Nabena tweeted. Nabena, in a further statement signed on behalf of the APC, said the scrapping of SARS showed the resolve of the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), to ensure police reforms. He, therefore,…
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FG budgets N336m to fight hate speech
The federal government has budgeted N336m to fight hate speech and fake news which many critics say is an attempt to stiffle free speech. In the 2021 budget proposal presented to the National Assembly by the President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday October 8, it was gathered that the money will be used for special enlightenment campaign on government policies and programmes; testimonial series to gauge the impact of government policies on the citizenry, advocacy against fake news, hate speech, farmers-herder clashes, banditry, rape etc. It read; “ERGP9124023 Special enlightenment campaign on government policies and programmes; testimonial series to gauge the impact of…
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#EndSARS: Governor Ganduje suspends aide for criticizing President Buhari
Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, has suspended his Special Adviser on Media, Salihu Yakasai, for criticising President Buhari. Yakasai had criticized President Buhari for not addressing Nigerians despite the nationwide protest demanding the disbandment of SARS. Read here In a statement released this evening, the Kano State Government described Yakasai’s comments as “unguarded utterances”. The statement adds that his suspension was with immediate effect. The statement titled ‘Ganduje Suspends Media Aide Over Attack On Buhari’ and signed by the Commissioner for Information, Muhammed Garba, reads in part “Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano state has suspended his Special Adviser on Media, Salihu Tanko…
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I’ve never seen a government with zero empathy like that of Buhari – Gov Ganduje’s aide, Salihu Tanko-Yakasai
Kano State Governor Abdullahi Ganduje’s media aide, Salihu Tanko-Yakasai has called out the Buhari-led administration over “lack of empathy” during the protests that engulfed the nation and led to the dissolution of SARS. Salihu insisted that Buhari has failed at a time when “Nigerians who are going through a difficult time expect some sort of tap on shoulder to reassure them that he is in charge”. He also wondered why Buhari cannot spare 5 minutes to address the nation even after going to the 36 states to beg for votes in the last presidential election. The media aide tweeted; I’ve never seen a…
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Singer, Small Doctor took #EndSARS protest to his white garment church in Lagos (photos)
Nigerian singer, Small Doctor took the #EndSARS campaign to his white garment church today in Lagos to protest against police brutality in the country. The singer, who led a massive and peaceful protest over the weekend from Pen Cinema in Agege to the state house in Alausa, was pictured inside his church wearing his white garment while holding a placard with the inscription which read: “Having Phone Gadget Is Not A Crime #EndPoliceBrutality.” See full photos below.
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It is totally unacceptable for the police to fire teargas at young citizens attending #ENDSARS protests – Pastor Sam Adeyemi
Pastor Sam Adeyemi has condemned the attack on young citizens attending non-violent #ENDSARS protests by police officers. The Senior Pastor of Daystar Christian Centre insisted that the idea of the voice of the African youth not being heard should not be sustained. He also advised the government to allow citizens prosper through land reforms, electoral reforms, change of constitution, devolution of power, world class education, infrastructural development, access to capital. Pastor Adeyemi further encouraged young Nigerians to press for a win/win negotiation as the police officers are sometimes victims of a warped system. He tweeted; It is totally unacceptable for the police…
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Video: IGP dissolves SARS nationwide; all operatives to be redeployed, new Unit to be formed later
The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has dissolved the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigeria Police Force nationwide. Adamu made the announcement in a live broadcast on Sunday October 11, and confirmed the operatives will be redeployed to other police formations and commands. The announcement comes days after online and offline protests against the brutality and extra-judicial killings by SARS operatives which gained global attention. Read the full statement below. In the finest spirit of democratic, citizen-centred and community policing, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu, NPM, mni has today, 11th October, 2020, dissolved the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS)…
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September Giveaway Final Update
Three of our readers have said they did not receive any alert for month of September. Our records show the funds were sent (Some people have spent money without even looking at where it came from o) Hope Stephen , Michael Tailor, Kolawole Ashabi please see below. We suggest going over your transaction history with your bank. Tailor (Michael Chukwudubem Uwaechie)- N1000 Your funds were sent on Oct 5th/6th. We sent N1000 instead of N750. Please also check your history on the 6th too. See proof below. Kolawole Shakirat Ashabi N1000 sent Sept 30th. Please also check for next day…
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Oritsefemi offers public apology to his wife, Nabilla; asks Nigerians to beg her after she packed out amid accusations of physical abuse
Singer, Oritsefemi, has tendered a public apology to his wife, Nabila Fash. Nabila moved out of their home after a quarrel and is currently putting up with her friend and actress, Caroline Danjuma. The singer is alleged to have been physically abusing Nabila. On Friday, October 10, Oritsefemi called out Caroline Danjuma, accusing her of being behind his marital crisis. He has now apologized to Nabila and has asked others to join him in pleading with her to forgive him. His post reads ”Forgive me my love I miss you daily boo .. I truly miss everything about you , make una help…
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Even Jesus was crucified – Burna Boy reacts after his song was rejected by #EndSARS protesters
Burna Boy has reacted to a video of #EndSARS protesters rejecting his song during the campaign. Recall that the singer ignited outrage with his continuous silence amid the protest against police brutality in spite of challenging Nigerians to “fight for their right” in the past. In the video shared on social media, the protesters were heard saying “Burna Boy has been canceled, we don’t want Burna Boy.” However reacting to this, Burna Boy tweeted “even Jesus was crucified”.
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