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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…
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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…
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Ex-BBnaija Star, Khafi makes offer to President Buhari
Former BBnaija housemate, Khafi Kareem has made an offer to president Buhari. Khafi, a police officer with over ten years experience abroad has offered to advice the president and share ideas on how to reform the Nigerian Police. Taking to twitter she wrote; “Dear Mr President, if this is so, I would like to offer my 10 years+ experience of policing abroad and share ideas I have with @policeng…”
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Actor, Bolanle Ninalowo expresses skepticism on the dissolution of SARS
Nollywood actor, Bolanle Ninalowo has expressed his skepticism regarding the dissolution of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad SARS. Sharing a tweet via his twitter handle, he asked where the officials of SARS would be redeployed to and also their new job responsibilities before he chants his congratulation song to Nigerians. He wrote: “Before I will fall for this Congratulations Nigerians thingy, I need to understand what role these ‘ex sars’ officials will be playing when redeployed…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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