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The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, on Monday while hosting a former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, sent an appeal to the #EndSARS protesters across the country to bring the demonstrations to a close. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the monarch while receiving Obasanjo at his Ile Oodua Palace, Ile-Ife, described the #EndSARS protests as a clear message by the Nigerian youth to the government. He urged the youth to give the government the chance to fully attend to their demands. He said, “If you look at the #EndSARS protest, you will see that our youths have what it takes to rule the country. “Since day one, they have shown leadership, accountability and a huge sense of responsibility which have sent a clear message to the government. Every day at 11:50pm, they displayed their financial update, and to me, I’m highly amazed with their sense of accountability. “As a youth leader myself, I am proud that we all have communicated our ideas and it is heart-wa...

There was pandemonium on Monday evening in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, after a truck allegedly crushed two #EndSARS protesters to death. SaharaReporters gathered that the incident happened at Dallimore/Christ School area of town. This, according to an eyewitness, led to the burning of three trucks by irate youth. Protesters across Nigeria have been demanding police reforms for over a week with the #EndSARS hashtag. The government responded by dissolving the notorious Special Anti-Robbery Squad but the protesters are demanding the arrest and prosecution of police officers, who have killed scores of young Nigerians in recent times. #EndSARS News AddThis :  Original Author :  SaharaReporters, New York Disable advertisements :  from 24HRSNEWS via 24HRSNEWS from EDUPEDIA247https://ift.tt/3o7Mnz1 via EDUPEDIA

Protesters demanding an end to police brutality in Abuja have arrested two armed thugs, who came to attack them with cutlasses and other dangerous objects. The attackers numbering over 20 swooped on the peaceful protesters at about 5:00pm shortly after they had left Banex Junction where they were initially gathered. The hoodlums upon arrival at the place chased the crowd towards Mabushi Highway. But shortly afterwards, the demonstrators were able to summon courage and push back and overpowered the attackers. This led to the arrest of two of the thugs while the others took to their heels. They were later taken to the police station for further investigation to unravel those sponsoring them. #EndSARS News AddThis :  Original Author :  SaharaReporters, New York Disable advertisements :  from 24HRSNEWS via 24HRSNEWS from EDUPEDIA247https://ift.tt/3o29BXr via EDUPEDIA

Armed thugs suspected to be loyal to the government have attacked peaceful protesters in Kogi State. The thugs attacked the youth while they were converging for protest on Monday. Some Christians, who also gathered for a prayer session, were attacked by the thugs, who brutalised and injured many. A resident of the state, who confirmed the attack, said the thugs armed with cutlasses and machetes chased protesters “from the various converging grounds”. Armed thugs have been attacking Nigerian youth for embarking on the protest against police brutality in the country. Attacks have been recorded in many states including Lagos, Abuja, Osun, Edo, and Kwara. The attacks have also been backed by the police, who have also unleashed violent attacks on the protesters. In Abuja, armed thugs also set ablaze over 20 cars belonging to protesters. #EndSARS Human Rights Politics News AddThis :  Original Author :  SaharaReporters, New York Disable advertisements : ...

Senator Ali Ndume After refusing to show up for the continuation of his trial, Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has issued a 21-day ultimatum to Senator Ali Ndume to produce Abdulrasheed Maina, former Chairman, Pension Reform Task Team, in court. Maina, who is facing a 12-count charge of money laundering alongside his son, has continued to absent himself from trial, thereby stalling the case. Senator Ali Ndume The judge has now ordered his surety, Ndume, to produce him within 21 days. The judge threatened that Ndume risks being arrested if he failed to produce Maina in court for the resumption of his trial. See Also Corruption I'll Attend Trial When Doctor Certifies My Knee Has Healed –Maina 0 Comments 1 Week Ago Ndume has continued to claim that he does not know the whereabouts of Maina, adding that he was pressured to stand as surety for him. SaharaReporters had previously reported that Ndume submitted fake and forged documents to perfect ...

President Buhari President Muhammadu Buhari has sacked Tonye Clinton Jaja, Chairman of Nigerian Copyright Commission. His sack, which was with immediate effect, was conveyed in a letter signed by the Solicitor-General of the Federation and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Justice, Mr Dayo Apata (SAN). President Buhari The letter reads, “I have been directed to notify you of your removal as chairman, Governing Board of the Nigerian Copyright Commission, by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Muhammadu Buhari. “Your removal is with immediate effect and you are therefore expected to hand over all property of the commission in your possession to the Director-General. “While wishing you success in your future endeavours, please accept the assurances of the warm regards and best wishes of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice.” News AddThis :  Original Author :  SaharaReporters, New York Disable advertis...

The Lagos State Government has ordered the closure of all schools in the state as the ongoing #ENDSARS protest thickens. The state government through the Head of Public Affairs, Ministry of Education, Kayode Abayomi, said the decision to close schools was due to the activities of the anti-#ENDSARS protesters. Protesters blocked all major roads on Monday as they continued to pile pressure on the government to give in to their demands. The protesters also stormed the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, grounding activities at the place. The protest in Lagos has recorded a series of attacks by thugs sent to disperse the peaceful demonstrators. The state government said a new resumption date will be announced. “The Lagos State Government has directed all pupils/students in public and private schools to stay at home following the tension generated by the anti-SARS protests. “A new date of resumption for all classes will be announced as soon as possible,” the stateme...

Thugs have burnt cars of peaceful #ENDSARS protesters at the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The thugs have on multiple occasions attacked the protesters with the police always looking the other way. Monday’s attack happened simultaneously while the police were also dispersing the protesters with teargas and live ammunition. In a tweet, the Feminist Coalition said the thugs were sent to incite violence to discredit the ongoing protest. “The cars of peaceful protesters have allegedly been set on fire in Abuja by these thugs that continue to disrupt and incite violence.  “Abuja protesters please head to safety! Your lives matter and should not be dispensable due to political games,” the tweet reads. SaharaReporters had previously reported how armed policemen fired live bullets and teargas to disperse peaceful protesters gathered at AYA Junction in Abuja, injuring many of them in the process. A female protester holding a Nigerian flag was beaten up by the policemen ...

Nineteen policemen in Lagos have sustained varying degrees of injury after a mob attack in Lagos on Monday. The policemen attached to the Rapid Response Squad in Lagos were attacked by the angry mob at Yaba area of the state. SaharaReporters had reported that the officers were forced to abandon their vehicle and run for their lives. Mob Attacks Policemen In Lagos | Sahara Reporters https://t.co/9kGYVNBKmQ pic.twitter.com/k3BOYzgrPB — Sahara Reporters (@SaharaReporters) October 19, 2020 The mob damaged four vehicles after the policemen took to their heels. Confirming the incident, spokesperson for the police in Lagos, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said the RRS men were attacked at Adekunle, Yaba. He said the officers were drafted to maintain peace across different parts of the state when they met the thugs. He said, “After the attack, 19 of the policemen were critically injured while four police vehicles were damaged.” He noted that the officers were currently receiving med...

Young persons protesting against police brutality on Monday stormed the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, disrupting flight activities. SaharaReporters gathered that the protesters had earlier blocked the road leading to the airport. Airport staff, who spoke with SaharaReporters, said they had to turn back and return to their houses on Monday as a result of the development. For several days now Nigerians have been on the streets across the country calling for a reformation of the Nigeria Police Force. The protesters are also demanding the unconditional release of all detained protesters, punishment for erring officers as well as compensation for families of victims of police brutality in the country. The protests were initially targeted at the Special Anti-Robbery Squad but they have continued despite the dissolution of the unit. The protesters have vowed that they will not leave the streets until they begin to see government implement some of their demands. ...

Founder of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Pastor Paul Enenche, on Monday led hundreds of Christians on the streets of Abuja for a prophetic prayer walk for Nigeria. An intercessory prayer session for Nigeria was thereafter held at the National Christian Ecumenical Centre. This follows widespread protests by young Nigerians demanding an end to police brutality and improved governance in the country. Enenche said God could change the story of Nigeria for the better. The cleric also urged Nigerians to ask God for mercy and forgiveness over the negative happenings in the country. He said, “We are here to take our nation from the hands of the devil, from the hands of the forces of corruption and bloodshed. “We have come to the God who hears prayers and answers. Our nation will not be the same again.” Despite the police authorities Disbanding the corrupt and ruthless Special Anti-Robbery Squad, Nigerians are demanding for comprehensive police reforms and the respect...

President Muhammadu Buhari President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday said that it was the right of the youth to protest and make certain demands from their leaders. This was disclosed by the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, after meeting with the President at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. President Muhammadu Buhari Relaying Buhari’s opinion on the ongoing #EndSARS protest after their meeting, the minister revealed that the President had vowed to see the reforms he promised were fully implemented. Dare, who spoke to journalists after the meeting, added that President Buhari also appealed to the protesters to give government time to address their demands as the team set up had already gone to work. He said, “Mr President said the youth of this country have spoken and he has heard and he has since gone to work for the youth of our country. The President promised that he will ensure that the reforms he had promised are met, he will make sure that the reforms a...

Bayo Oluwasanmi General Muhammadu Buhari’s ominous hint at a move to roll out military tanks to kill #EndSARS protesters, signals full return to authoritarianism. Lai Mohammed, Minister of Information, Culture, and Tourism, said, “We are no longer dealing with #EndSARS but a volatile situation that can lead to anarchy if the government does not take some very firm steps…” Alhaji Mohammed sounds like an out of space visitor to Nigeria. Nigeria has been in a permanent state of anarchy forever. Bayo Oluwasanmi Nigeria’s descent into a full blown anarchy was brought about by killings by SARS, Fulani herdsmen terrorists, Boko Haram terrorists, kidnappers, armed robbers, and millions who die every day due to hunger, unemployment, preventable and curable diseases. Buhari makes Nigeria ungovernable. It has never been so bad. Buhari’s decision to use the military to quell demonstrators, will completely eclipse our democracy. Reliable sources told me Buhari is being egged on by Alhaj...

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