Kogi State Governor, YAHAYA BELLO, has alleged that the EndSARS protest is tied to the 2023 general elections. Governor BELLO alleged that some politicians sponsored the nationwide protests and are benefiting from it, although he did not mention names. However; Governor BELLO agreed that the demands by the protesters are genuine but said the original agitation had…
The Lagos State Government has approved the full reopening of all markets across the state on daily basis. This brings to an end the operations of markets for foodstuff and non-foodstuff on alternate days; the measure which was put in place during the gradual easing of Covid-19 lockdown. The Commissioner for Local Government and Community Affairs, Doctor…
The Lagos State Judicial Panel of Inquiry on Police Brutality and Shooting of EndSARS Protesters in Lekki has adjourned sitting after entertaining one petitioner on its opening session. The Panel had fixed four petitions for hearing on its maiden sitting at the Lagos Court of Arbitration in Lekki but three of the petitioners were not present to…
The Lagos State Judicial Panel of Inquiry into Police Brutality and Shooting of EndSARS Protesters in the Lekki appears to be facing a threat, just as it begins its assignment. This is because a member of the panel and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, EBUN-OLU ADEGBORUWA has warned that the job of the panel is being hijacked. ADEGBORUWA’s…
Human Rights lawyer, FEMI FALANA, says the investigating of the shooting of protesters at the Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos State is not a matter for a judicial panel of inquiry. FEMI FALANA said what is required is for the activation of the Corona Law that exists in Lagos State for a Corona’s Inquest because of the…
• Relaxes curfew from 8AM to 6pm • Calls for end to social media incitement Governor BABAJIDE SANWO-OLU has promised that the Lagos State Government will pay the medical bills of everyone who was injured during the violent demonstrations across the state. Governor SANWO-OLU made the announcement at the State House, Marina, after going around the state…