Football stars across the globe are gradually throwing their weight behind those in the West African country who want an end to police brutality. Arsenal’s Mesut Ozil, Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford, Ghana goalkeeper Fatau Dauda, Chelsea duo Tammy Abraham and Antonio Rudiger, as well as former African Footballer of the Year Frederic Kanoute, have lent their voices to the protest…
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BREAKING: IGP Adamu Bows To Pressure, Officially Dissolves SARS
The Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, has been disbanded. Mohammed Adamu, the Inspector-General of Police, made the announcement on Sunday afternoon. This follows days of nationwide protest against the police operation. Nigerians, mostly the youths, had taken to the streets of major cities to protest SARS’ brutality while the hashtag “ENDSARS” has trended for days on…
End SARS: Atiku Backs Protest, Tells Buhari Govt What To Do
A former Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, on Saturday said the Nigerian government should provide an enabling environment for the Anti-Special Robbery Squad, SARS, protesters across the country. Atiku said the Nigerian government should provide a non-toxic environment for youths to protest. He made the call while declaring his support for the…
God Punish SARS, God Punish Their Generation – Policeman Fumes As He Joins Protest (Video)
A police officer who appears to be fed up with the excesses of Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS operatives has taken to the streets and in solidarity, to join protesters who are demanding an end to police brutality. In a video which is circulating online, the angry officer could be heard placing a curse on SARS…
“Looking Good Is Not A Crime, Stop Killing Our Children” – Mothers Hit The Streets To Protest Over Police Brutality (Video)
Amid growing nationwide protests by Nigerian youths and the call for the scrapping of the Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS) unit of the Nigerian Police, mothers have taken to the streets to protest against police brutality and extrajudicial killings. They gave their support to the #EndSARS movement by trooping out enmasse to ask that police…
EndSARS: Abuja Protesters Run For Their Lives After Police Dispersed Tear Gas (Video)
Tensions have risen in Abuja after a group of protestors were dispersed with tear gas. The city has become the first to face a setback in its campaign to end the SARS unit in the police force. A video making rounds on social media see some protestors washing their faces off the tear gas dispersed…
#EndSARS: How Comedian, Mr Macaroni Kept Vigil With Protesters At Lagos Assembly, Used Generator To Charge Phones (Photos/Videos)
About 43 protesters on Thursday slept overnight at the entrance of the Lagos House of Assembly, Ikeja as part of the call to see an end to SARS over their incessant extortion and brutality of citizens. The youths built tents at the entrance of the Assembly which was later dismantled by security operatives who were…
We Cannot Scrap SARS – Nigeria Police Tell Naira Marley
The Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Police Force, DCP Frank Mba, has said Nigeria’s Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) cannot be scrapped. During an Instagram Live Chat with musician, Azeez Fashola aka Naira Marley, Mba on Tuesday said the Force is currently reforming the operations of SARS nationwide. Mba encouraged Nigerians to make video recordings…
BREAKING: President Buhari To Present 2021 Budget Thursday
Nigeria’s 2021 budget estimate will be presented on Thursday by President Muhammadu Buhari. Buhari will make the presentation at a Joint session of both chambers of the National Assembly at 11am. This was confirmed by Senate President, Ahmad Lawan during Tuesday’s plenary. Lawan said “May I crave the kind indulgence of the Distinguished Senate to…
Buhari Will Not Restructure Nigeria – Presidency Replies Adeboye, Others
The Presidency has reacted to the renewed calls by some individuals and socio-ethnic groups to restructure Nigeria. Buhari in a statement signed by Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, said his administration will not succumb to threats and undue pressure over the matter. This is coming days after…
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