Tag: Protesters
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Lagos police lists places looted, set on fire by protesters
The Police in Lagos State have totaled losses following the riots that happened in the State on Wednesday. The police promised never to allow thugs throw the State into anarchy. This was contained in a statement signed by the command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, and made available to newsmen in Lagos. “We will…
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Obasanjo warns Buhari: Shooting, murder of unarmed protesters won’t solve public anger
The former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has condemned the shooting of protesters demanding police reform and advised President Muhammadu Buhari to “restrain the military and other security agencies from using brute force as a way of ending the crisis.” Obasanjo made the remarks in a statement he issued on Wednesday, a day after soldiers shot…
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Understanding the Protesters, By Franca Ovadje
Understanding the Protesters By Franca Ovadje I was at one of the protest venues in Lagos on Saturday and interviewed several protesters. I aim to facilitate a meaningful dialogue between the protesters and the government. They were very passionate about the protests and explained what will make them stop the march. The reasons for the…
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Nigeria Governors’ forum begs #ENDSARs protesters to end protest
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has appealed to #EndSARS protesters to call off their nationwide protests. The forum made the call in a communiqué issued by its Chairman and Ekiti State Governor Mr Kayode Fayemi, in Abuja on Monday after its 20th emergency meeting. “The continuation of the protest has exposed the fragile economic fundamentals…
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JUST IN: Police teargas, molest #EndSARs protesters in Abuja [Photos, video]
Police officers have fired teargas at #EndSARS protesters in Abuja, the nation’s capital. The protesters who are demanding an end to police brutality and extra-judicial killings were intercepted at the John Kennedy Street as they attempt to march through the back gate of the Presidential villa. In an attempt to disperse the protesters gathered at…
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![#EndSARS protesters block Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, movement in, out of Lagos at standstill [Photo/Video]](https://thenewsguru.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Endsars-exp-ii.jpg)
#EndSARS protesters block Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, movement in, out of Lagos at standstill [Photo/Video]
Protesters on Friday stormed the Magboro area of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway to continue their demonstration against the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad, a unit of the Nigeria Police Force. Finally Mowe-Ibafo, Lagos-Ibadan expressway is on a lockdown.People are happy about it and praying they get close to the protesters so they could join, some are enlightening…
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![#EndSARS protesters reject food, drinks contributed by MC Oluomo [VIDEO]](https://thenewsguru.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/SARS1-1.jpg)
#EndSARS protesters reject food, drinks contributed by MC Oluomo [VIDEO]
Anger, disdain was written on the faces of #EndSARS protesters at the Lagos State House of Assembly on Friday when they rejected food and drinks sent by the Chairman of the National Union of the Road Transport Workers in the state, Musiliu Akinsanya aka MC Oluomo. Their action was in reaction to the attack perpetrated…
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Buhari, IGP sued over attacks on protesters, N200m claimed for each victim
President Muhammadu Buhari and the Inspector General of Police Mohammed Adamu have been sued over the attacks on peaceful protesters against police brutality and corruption. The suit by Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) followed widespread protests demanding reform of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). The group demands N200million for each of the victim of…
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Falana to FG: ‘You negotiate with terrorists, do same with #ENDSARS protesters
Human Rights Lawyer, Femi Falana, has asked the Federal Government to hold talks with #EndSARS protesters and grant their demands, the same way it negotiates with terrorists. Falana made the remarks on Wednesday during an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today. “The government must engage in dialogue with leaders of the protesting groups,” he said.…
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![#EndSARS: Many bruised, cars demolished as thugs attack protesters in Abuja [VIDEO]](https://thenewsguru.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/protest-1536x864-1.jpg)
#EndSARS: Many bruised, cars demolished as thugs attack protesters in Abuja [VIDEO]
Armed thugs attacked End SARS protesters at Berger area of Abuja on Wednesday The thugs who invaded the protest venue at Berger junction were armed with cutlasses. They pursued the protesters, and demolished vehicles parked in the area. TheNewsGuru reports that some protesters sustained injuries and have been rushed to the hospital. Recall that…