Tag: POLICE BRUTALITY
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Two weeks to eternity – Chidi Amuta
Chidi Amuta In many ways, the last two weeks may end up as a defining moment for the Nigeria of tomorrow. Anger against a rogue police outfit (SARS) has sparked a spontaneous nationwide youth spring with unfamiliar unanimity and a clear message. Pent up anger and desperation has in turn overwhelmed the apparatus of law…
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Police brutality: Buhari welcomes establishment of judicial panels of inquiry
President Muhammadu Buhari has welcomed the establishment of the Judicial Panels of Inquiry by 13 States of the federation to investigate cases of police brutality and bring justice for victims across the country. The president, who made his feelings known in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, in…
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The Nigeria police in metaphor of brutality -it is concept of creation – Godwin Etakibuebu
By Godwin Etakibuebu I must start this column by thanking the Nigerian Youths, for rising up in unison and in one accord, against an animalistic amoebic octopus; which the Nigeria Police Force is made of, with the slogan #EndSARS and #EndPolicebrutality. The beauty of it, beyond the dynamism of the Rise, is the strength and…
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#EndSARS (+ Video): Protesters hold massive candlelight vigil for victims of police brutality
Protesters calling for an end to the brutality suffered at the hands of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) are holding a candlelight vigil in honour of all those who have been killed by operatives of the unit and the police in general. Watch video: Following a protest which has lasted for a week and three…
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BREAKING: Pastor Adeboye states position on #EndSARS protest
General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye has officially stated his position on the #EndSARS protests ongoing across the country. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Pastor Adeboye made his position on the #EndSARS protests known through posts he made via his official Facebook page and Twitter handle. “Our daughters will…
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Police brutality and the rule of law, By Sonnie Ekwowusi
Sonnie Ekwowusi Somehow the refrain or the singsong, “Black lives Matter” has sunk into popular consciousness. It is now fashionable to appreciate and even discuss the sacredness and dignity of the lives of blacks in reminiscent of the barbaric murder of George Floyd. At the restart of the English Premier League all the 22 players…
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One death, a million protesters – Hope Eghagha
By Hope Eghagha Last week in faraway America, George Floyd’s death in the hands of four white policemen sparked protests and riots across America that has shaken America to its foundations. Mr. President Donald Trump sought refuge inside the bunker in the White House! The reactions reminded everyone of the 1968 race riots in the…
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Femi Kuti condemns police brutality
Nigerian Afro-beat star,Femi Kuti, has called for a broad reform of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) which he said requires a complete reorientation. Kuti stated that he believes the Police Force is important to decreasing crime but must work for law-abiding Nigerians, not against them. Femi made this known yesterday while addressing the…