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As we’ve been so far seeing the #EndSars #EndPolicebrutaility Protest For 2 weeks now. Residents and road users of Naze-Nekede-Ihiagwa Road Took It a Little further to protest and cry out about the state of the road in that axis. The present government earlier promised to work on the road when the rains are gone, […]
Soldiers have blocked the scene of planned #EndSARS in Abuja, the nation’s capital. The military officers were stationed at the popular Aya roundabout early Monday morning, with a roadblock and barricade. Also, police officers are stationed in front of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) headquarters with Armoured Personnel Carrier and water cannons. Protesters had […]
The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to withdraw the nomination of his aide, Lauretta Onochie, as a commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Convener of Situation Room, Clement Nwankwo, said Onochie’s nomination is an attempt to weaken the efforts to build […]
Comrade Ahmed Labbo has emerged as the new president of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE). His emergence followed the death of the former president, comrade Ibrahim Khaleel. In his inaugural address, the new President acknowledged Khaleel’s contributions to labour movement, governance at all levels and democracy issues, particularly his many years of […]
Cristiano Ronaldo has tested positive for coronavirus, the Portuguese football federation announced on Tuesday. The Juventus forward who has been voted the world’s top player five times played in Portugal’s goalless Nations League draw against France but will have to sit out his national side’s clash with Sweden on Wednesday.
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has broken his silence on the protest against police brutality in the country, warning that no Nigerian’s blood should be spilled. Taking to Twitter on Tuesday, Jonathan who described the protest as peaceful said the move would advance the cause of Nigeria. “No Nigerian blood needs to be spilled or life […]
A presidential panel on Tuesday approved the demands of #SARSMUSEND protesters, including halting the use of force against protesters and the unconditional release of arrested citizens. The five-point demands of the protesters were okayed at a forum convened by the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, and the National Human Rights Commission, with stakeholders, a […]
Rafael Nadal demolished Novak Djokovic 6-0, 6-2, 7-5 to win his 13th French Open and equal Roger Federer’s all-time record of 20 Grand Slam titles on Sunday. For world number one Djokovic, the defeat ended his hopes of an 18th Slam and of becoming the first man since Rod Laver in 1969 to win all […]
The public outcry and protest against police brutality and operations of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (F-SARS) continued on Monday with Nigerians making more demands. The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu had earlier announced the dissolution of the F-SARS after days of protests across the country. The protest continues across the country continued on Monday […]
Nigerian celebrities including Folarin Falana popularly known as Falz; and pop star, Runtown have joined voices calling for an end to police brutality and extra-judicial killings. Big Brother Naija Reality Television Stars, Elozonam Ogbolu and Prince Enwerem are also a part of the protest which is taking place in various locations across the country. The […]
