• Hoodlums attack Benin prison • Several inmates escape The Edo State Government has imposed a curfew in the state, as the EndSARS protest turned violent today. Secretary to the State Government, OSARODION OGIE, announced that the curfew begins from 4PM today and will last until further notice. The announcement was made after what appeared like the…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has warned against using the military to stop EndSARS protesters. SERAP is of the opinion that sending the armed forces against peaceful protesters who are pushing to end police brutality will amount to a crime against humanity. The rights group said if the armed forces attack the protesters, it would…
Lagos State Governor, BABAJIDE SANWO-OLU, will today inaugurate the Judicial Panel of Inquiry and Restitution into abuses by operatives of the disbanded Special Anti—Robbery Squad of the Nigeria Police. Ahead of the ceremony, the State Government has revealed the terms of reference of the panel, which includes to listen and take evidence from all victims or the…
Protesters at Alausa-end of Ikeja have blocked the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway to demand for not just police reform, but enthronement of good governance. Roads around Allen Avenue, Opebi, Toyin Street, Agidingbi Road, Ogba Road, Oba Akran are all feeling the impact of the Protest. Another group of protesters are also out on the streets around Bariga and Akoko,…
Governors of the nineteen northern states have rejected the disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigeria Police. Chairman of the Northern Governors Forum and Governor of Plateau State, SIMON LALONG, said they have made their position known to President MUHAMMADU BUHARI. Governor LALONG briefed State House correspondent about their position after a meeting with President…
Nigerian singer and former pair of the P-Square group, PAUL OKOYE, joined EndSARS protesters at the Lekki Phase One Toll Plaza. The arrival of PAUL OKOYE at the venue added some charge to the crowd of protesters, who have been out there for the fourth day. Other young Nigerians who spoke with Lasgidi FM’s NAJITE ATIRENE said…