The Federal Government has rejected and rubbishes the report of the panel on #EndSARS protest in Lagos.
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MRA Sues LASG, Police Authorities Over Killing Of Journalist Covering #ENDSARS In 2020
Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has filed a suit at the Federal High Court in Lagos asking it to order the Lagos State Government and Police authorities to launch a transparent, impartial and independent investigation into the circumstances leading to the death of Mr. Pelumi Onifade, a journalist killed in Lagos while covering the #ENDSARS protests in October 2020, and direct them to identify and prosecute those responsible for killing him.
Relative Calm In Lagos As Police Warn Agitators
While agitators of the Yoruba Nation threatened to go ahead with the planned mega rally today in Lagos, Nigeria’s former capital against the earlier warning of the Lagos State police command during the week for the group to desist from such activity, the metropolis has been relatively calm. Meanwhile, the said date for the rally […]
Nigerian Police Brutality: Why Many Victims May Not Get Justice
By Princess Ekwi Ajide On 26th October, 2020 when 29 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), constituted judicial investigative panels of enquiry to look into allegations of police excesses in Nigeria, occasioned by the #EndSARS campaign, many felt respite was coming at last but that seems to be far from the truth as Nigerians […]
Nigeria’s Economic Recession: Reasons, Implications, Solutions
Sometimes to a lay man, a recession means nothing more than shortage of food on the table and shortage of money in the pocket but explaining a recession goes beyond these. Dr. Kemdi Chino Opara a Financial/Marketing Analyst, resident in the United States recently spoke with our correspondent on the meaning, causes, implications and way […]
Imo CP Meets Community, Youth Leaders, Decied Level Of Destruction
The Imo State Commissioner of Police, CP Isaac Akinmoyede, has met with Traditional Rulers, President Generals and Youth Leaders of the affected areas following the civil unrest which arose after the #ENDSARS protests, resulting to the burning and destruction of some police stations in the State.
Peaceful Protest: What Went Wrong?
The events of the last four days across Nigeria have been saddening and frightening. These have proved the reality of what many right thinking Nigerians have been saying for many years. What started as a peaceful protest suddenly went violent when hoodlums hijacked the process. I saw the video of the destruction of several public […]
Lagos On Fire
Hell was let loose on Wednesday as #EndSARS Protesters set the family house belonging to the mother of the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Omididun Street, Lagos Island, on fire.
#EndSARS Protest: IPC Condemns Attack On Media Outlets, Journalists
The International Press Centre (IPC), Lagos-Nigeria is extremely concerned about latest happenings in the country with respect to the #ENDSARS and #ENDSWAT protests especially the targeting of media institutions and harassment of journalists. In a release made available to National Wire and signed by Melody Lawal, Program Officer/Safety Desk Officer, IPC, the organisation particularly condemns […]
Apart From Police Brutality, Authorities Should Address Government Brutality-Akinterinwa
Director General of the Bolytag Centre for International Diplomacy and Strategic Studies, Professor Bola Akinterinwa has said that apart from agitating against police brutality in Nigeria, brutality in governance should also be addressed. Akinterinwa who was a gust on Channels Television said Nigerian government is largely centred on dishonesty and brutality. “People are talking about […]