President Buhari has terminated the appointment of the Chairman, Governing Board of the Nigerian Copyright Commission, NCC, Tonye Clinton Jaja.   Jaja’s sack was conveyed in a letter dated October 15 and signed by the Solicitor-General of the Federation and Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Justice, Dayo Apata (SAN).   The …

The Lagos state government has ordered the immediate closure of all schools in the state following the ongoing End SARS protest.   The order was contained in a statement released on Monday October 19 by the state’s Head of Public Affairs, Ministry of Education, Kayode Abayomi. The statement  quoted the state Commissioner for …

Ayodele Dele-Giwa, the daughter of slain journalist Dele Giwa, has revealed how she thinks her father would have reacted if he were still alive.   Dele Giwa was assasinated by a mail bomb explosion on October 19, 1986, exactly 34 years ago. Today being the 34th anniversary of his passing, …

Suspected hoodlums attacked EndSARS protesters and set some vehicles on fire at Kabusa Junction in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja today October 19.   According to a Nigerian man who recorded the video posted online, the cars destroyed belong to car dealers who have showrooms in Apo. The thugs reportedly stormed the …

A Pro-SARS supporter has been caught on tape admitting he was hired to disrupt peaceful #EndSARS protests in Abuja. In the video which was secretly recorded, the man is seen showing a group of men what appeared to be bruises on his hand, before claiming he was attacked. When asked why …

D’banj has said he stands in solidarity with Nigerian youths who are condemning police brutality and raising awareness about the extrajudicial killings carried out by SARS operatives in Nigeria.   The singer who lost his son two years ago said he understands the pain of losing one’s child so he …

Popular singer Folarin Falana aka Falz has called out the Inspector General of Police, saying that in any sane society, the IGP would have resigned following the numerous cases of human rights violations perpetrated under his leadership. In an appearance he made on Arise News, Falz noted that for people to leave …

A dismissed staff of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Ezekiel Adamu Pam, has been caught with 254kg of cannabis. According to Niger State NDLEA, the 46 year-old ex-staff was arrested on 9 October, with 254kg of dried weeds suspected to be cannabis sativa. The Acting Commander of the …

Days after Nollywood actress, Lilian Afegbai defended her mother, Caroline Afegbai, a video of Caroline opening up to killing a 22 year old student in 2013 has hit the net. The Script interpreter took to Instagram to defend her mother after she was dragged for reportedly shooting a student thrice …

133 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in Nigeria

Actor Yul Edochie calls for President Buhari’s resignation

#EndSARS: Governor Sanwo-Olu inaugurates 8-man Judicial panel to investigate SARS brutality

Nigerian Governors appeal to #EndSARS protesters to call off the protest

#EndSARS protest: Youths are entitled to peaceful protests – President Buhari

Student seen going to school with a stove to be used as a chair in class

EFCC confirms attack on its website, disowns lawyer who allegedly resigned from the agency to join the #EndSARS protest

Bauchi State Government uncovers 2,116 ghost workers including 100 doctors

13-year-old boy dies after falling off moving truck during #EndSARS protest in Delta

Some of the prisoners recently freed from the Nigeria Correctional Centre in Edo State, have expressed thanks to people who freed them. Videos surfaced online shortly after the prisoners were reportedly freed by hoodlums under the guise of #EndSARS protesters. Two of the inmate who were seen running amid a …

A Nigerian woman has accused some police officers of assaulting her after she tried to help a “hungry pedestrian” they were allegedly manhandling for not wearing face mask in front of her estate in Abuja.   @HauwaAbdulsalam who revealed that she begged them to stop beating him while offering to give them money …

Some policemen have been seen assaulting some #EndSARS protesters in videos which have gone viral after being shared in Abuja.   It was gathered that the peaceful protesters were assaulted in Nyanya area of Abuja by policemen who wielded stick and guns.   Here are videos below;     View this …

Men of the Rapid Response Squad, Lagos state police command, ran for their lives after some thugs attacked their van along Herbert Macaulay way in Yaba on Monday morning October 19.   The thugs threw stones and other dangerous weapons at the officers who immediately jumped down from the van and …

Soldiers have reportedly taken over the scene of the planned #EndSARS protest in Abuja.   Some soldiers were spotted at popular Aya roundabout early Monday morning with a roadblock and barricade. There were also police officers stationed in front of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) headquarters with Armoured Personnel Carrier and water …

Nigerian legendary singer, Tuface Idibia has taken to Twitter to ask all security agencies in the country to join the ongoing protests for a better Nigeria if they are not pleased with their welfare.   ‘Police!! Military!!! and all security agencies!! If una no happy about una welfare make una join this …

Suspected hoodlums have burnt down the Ugbekun Police Station in Benin City, the Edo State capital this morning October 19. This comes after the hoodlums stormed Oko prison in the state and set the prisoners free.   https://music.apple.com/us/album/strength-of-a-woman/1535263451     Watch a video of the burnt police station below View this …

The Edo Government has declared a 24 hour curfew in the state following the violence that has erupted amid jailbreaks.   Osarodion Ogie, secretary to the state government said the curfew will be effective from 4:00 pm, October 19, 2020 till further notice. He added that hoodlums have hijacked the #EndSARS …

A Nigerian lady, Lawal Halimat, has shared the heartbreaking story of how her brother was allegedly killed by SARS officers in Ibadan, Oyo state four years ago.   According to Halimat, her older brother got involved in a fight and was arrested by officers at Adelubi police station. She said …

Pastor Foluke Adeboye, wife of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, on Sunday October 18, donated snacks to #EndSARS protesters as her contribution to the movement demanding an end to police brutality and total reform of the Nigerian police.   https://music.apple.com/us/album/strength-of-a-woman/1535263451       …

Bishop David Oyedepo who is the Senior Pastor of the Living Faith Ministries aka Winners Chapel International has endorsed the ongoing #EndSARS protests in the country.   While preaching in his church on Sunday morning October 18, the clergyman who has been very critical of the Buhari-led administration, said the Nigerian …

One Imo Etimudo, a staff of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, has accused officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) of beating him up on the order of a Port Harcourt Electricity Company (PHEDC) official over refusal to give bribe. Etimudo alleged that he was …

Nigerian Twitter users have taken to the social media space to mourn a Nigerian man, Anthony Onome Unuode, who died on Sunday October 18, after he was allegedly stabbed by hoodlums who attacked #EndSARS protesters in Kubwa, Abuja on Saturday, October 17.   A Twitter user @ree_vigilus, shared the sad news …

One Salaudeen Lawal, an automobile mechanic, was on Sunday allegedly stabbed to death by a suspected cultist terrorizing Igbesa in Ogun State. The suspected cultist is currently at large. The Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Oyeyemi, confirmed the incident to newsmen this afternoon. It was gathered that Lawal …

Amidst the persistence demand for an end to police brutality and total reform of the Nigerian Police Force, a Nigerian man simply identified as Kingsley has shared the sad story of how he lost his leg after he was allegedly shot at by a police officer.   https://music.apple.com/us/album/strength-of-a-woman/1535263451     …

Ondo State Governor and Chairman of the Southwest Governors’ Forum, Rotimi Akeredolu, has called for the suspension of #EndSARS protest to allow the government take action.   Akeredolu stated this on Sunday, October 18, during a visit to his Osun State counterpart, Governor Gboyega Oyetola at the Government House, Osogbo, following …

No fewer than four #EndSARS protesters in Benin City, Edo State lost their lives on Saturday to a reckless driver who rammed into protesters by Sakponba junction, of the state. The protesters, mainly youths were protesting against brutality and extortion by operatives of the dissolved Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS)- a …

The vigil which obstructed vehicular movement in the early hours of the night and caused massive gridlock in the middle of the night. Nigeria youth protesting against endless police brutality on Saturday held a candlelight vigil in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, in honour of all victims of extra-judicial killings by …

As the anti-SARS protest march continues across the nation, many interesting stories have surfaced online. One of such stories is that of a young boy who was hawking snacks at one of the protest grounds. However, after giving his snacks to some protesters, he refused to collect money from them.     https://music.apple.com/us/album/strength-of-a-woman/1535263451 …

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, stated this on Saturday when he featured on a late-night Nigeria Television Authority (NTA) news programme, “Weekend File” The programme entitled, “EndSARS Protest: The Way Forward,” was monitored by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. https://music.apple.com/us/album/strength-of-a-woman/1535263451 The minister said Saturday’s assassination …

The Osun State Government has reacted to the attack on Governor Gboyega Oyetola after he stormed the #EndSARS protest ground in the state.   The state government who described the attack as an “assasination attempt”, was however silent on the death of two protesters during the attack.   Osun state’s …

Kaycee Madu, Canada’s first black Minister Of Justice has recounted how his cousin was allegedly murdered by Nigerian police in 2013.   In a statement he released in support of the #EndSARS protest aimed at stopping police brutality, Kaycee recounted how the police allegedly refused to investigate the murder incident and also …

Paul Okoye ‘Rudeboy’ has apologized to Nigerians over celebrities not joining the #EndSARS protest a long time ago. https://music.apple.com/us/album/strength-of-a-woman/1535263451 Paul who noted that they are tired of the “off the mic” generation, added that it is better late than never.   He tweeted;   On behalf of all the celebrities…… …

End SARS protest has been scheduled to hold in Los Angeles on Sunday, October 18.   A program of events has been shared online and foreign publications have been posting about it to create awareness.   https://music.apple.com/us/album/strength-of-a-woman/1535263451   The protesters will gather at Hollywood CNN building at 1:30pm and at …

Nigerian youths are not backing down and are protesting round the clock, even all through the night.   As has been done for days, some End SARS protesters pass the night at the protest grounds at the Lekki toll gate and outside the Lagos state House Of Assembly Alausa, Ikeja …

One Francis Batambari from Kapnor community in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State was allegedly ambushed and brutally attacked by four persons.   The victim was inflicted with machete cuts that almost resulted to the amputation of his hand. He is currently undergoing medical treatment at an indisclosed hospital …

Some End SARS protesters in Abuja arrived at the protest location with fierce dogs and this reportedly deterred thugs who tried to attack them today.   A protester shared photos of dogs at Unity Fountain, Abuja, and wrote: “2 buses of thugs came to the Unity Fountain this morning. They …

GOVERNOR Gboyega Oyetola of Osun State and his deputy, Mr. Benedict Alabi, narrowly escaped death on Saturday after they were attacked by armed men during an #EndSARS protest in Osogbo, the state capital. Protesters also blocked Fajuyi road, Ado Ekiti that leads to government house. Mothers took to the streets …

The Nigerian Army has declared that it is set to begin its annual exercise “Crocodile Smile” to identify, track and counter negative propaganda in the social media and across the cyberspace. This is coming barely eight days after #EndSARS protesters stormed streets to demand for the proscription of the controversial …

Police in Rivers State has arrested a couple for torturing their 10-year-old son, Goodluck over food theft and witchcraft allegations.   The arrest was facilitated by the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Rivers State chapter alongside Rivers State Welfare Department.   Goodluck was allegedly subjected to inhuman treatment by his parents …

An #EndSARS protester who slumped at the protest ground in Surulere has reportedly been diagnosed with partial stroke.   Reality show star Leo Dasilva who shared the story, said the protester was just 25-years-old. He tweeted;     https://music.apple.com/us/album/strength-of-a-woman/1535263451   One of us at the Surulere protest just slumped and has been …

The youth wing of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has reacted to the widespread #EndSARS protest across the country.   According to the APC youths, Buhari is committed and already showing the desire of righting the wrongs of many years. They also called on youths not to see the protest as standing …

Borno Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum on Saturday, held separate meetings with Islamic, and Christian leaders after which he declared Monday, October 19 as day for second round of statewide fasting and prayers for enduring peace in the state.   In a media address, Zulum also explained that his regular …

The Catholic archbishop of Lagos, Alfred Martins has warned President Buhari against deploying soldiers to the #EndSARS protest grounds across the country.   The Catholic Bishop stated that deployment of security operatives to the protest grounds can only lead to injuries and possible deaths and an escalation. Martins also advised the …

Indigenous rapper, Phyno has accused the Enugu state government of threatening his life and that of other #EndSARS protesters.   In a tweet he shared, he stated that the Enugu state government should be held responsible should anything happen to them. Phyno accused Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of storming the protest with …

Nigerian singer, Davido has reacted aggressively to the #EndSars peaceful protest that turned violent in Osun State. According to online reports, hoodlums attacked the #EndSARS protesters in Osun State and multiple souls were lost. Reacting to this unfortunate incident, the 27 year old multiple award winning singer, expressed his displeasure …

Nigerian singer, Chinedu Okoli, better known by his stage name Flavour N’abania or simply Flavour, has raised an alarm over threat to life. The singer took to his verified Twitter account to state that if anything happens to him or other #ENDSARS protesters, the Enugu State Government should be held …

Amid nationwide protests over Police brutality and insecurity, the wife of President Muhammadu Buhari, Aisha Buhari, Saturday called on his husband and service chiefs to save the people. Disclosing this via her verified twitter handle, the first lady, wrote: ‘#Achechijamaa’, which translates to ‘rescue the people’. She tweeted a video …

Nigerian rapper Falz has taken a swipe at former senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Dino Melaye after he shared a tweet in support of the #EndSARS protest.   The former lawmaker had in his tweet stated that the government has no power to ban protest and also advised them …

As protests against police brutality continue across the country, a woman, Ebohon Egbe Rebecca from Edo state, recounted how her 22-year-old briother was allegedly killed by the police in 2013 after labelling him a robber, an allegation that was cleared years later.   Taking to Facebook on Saturday, Rebecca recalled how …

#EndSARS: Actress Mosunmola Oduoye remembers her brother who was allegedly killed by police officers in 2010

#EndSARS: She did not kill anybody- Actress Lilian Afegbai reacts to claims her retired police officer mum killed a UNIBEN student

25-year-old man allegedly macheted to death by suspected Fulani militia in Plateau state

Bulgarian boxer, Kubrat Pulev apologises after being accused of racism over comment he made about Anthony Joshua’s skin colour

38-year-old university lecturer shot dead by unknown gunmen in Abuja

Popular anchor of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, WWTBAM, Frank Edoho, has stated that Nigerian youths are better suited to run government that the old. He made the declaration on Friday, in reaction to the level of coordination and orderliness witnessed in the nationwide protests against police brutality in …

The past few days have been characterized with Nigerian youths coming out in unison, to speak against police brutality, and incessant killing of young Nigerians by men of the infamous unit of the Nigerian police force. Peaceful protest has held daily in different parts of the country, yet Nigerians have …

Nigerian Singer, Timaya has taken to his social media to beg the President of Nigeria, Muhammed Buhari, to save Nigerians as they call for better governance and an end to police brutality. Timaya’s post on Twitter reads ;   https://music.apple.com/us/album/strength-of-a-woman/1535263451 You know how sick you were before you became president @MBuhari. Nigeria saved your life, …

Two fuel tankers have exploded at the popular Otedola Bridge in Lagos. According to report, the explosion reportedly occurred around 2am. While it was learnt that the two tankers exploded along the bridge.   https://music.apple.com/us/album/strength-of-a-woman/1535263451 As at press time, the casualty figure was unknown. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency who confirmed …

NDYM Condemns Attack On #EndSARS Protesters In Benin City, Calls On FG To Bring Perpetrators To Book A group under the aegis of Niger Delta Youth Movement.NDYM, Edo State Chapter has charged the Presidency, the Inspector General of Police, Edo State Government and other security agencies to set up a …

A young Nigerian man identified as Abuchi Enweaso has narrated how his father and elder brother cut off his two hands in a bid to make money in Anambra. The sad incident occured in Egbengwu village, Nimo in Njikoka Local Government Area of the state. Recounting his sad experience on Thursday, …

A Nigerian woman identified as Ngozi has cried out following the death of her husband, who was killed at Surulere #EndSARS protest. Ngozi, the wife of Ikechukwu Iloamuzor, a 55-year-old man allegedly killed by a stray bullet during the #EndSARS protest in Surulere, Lagos state, has demanded justice for her …

After Pastor Adeboye of RCCG declared support for the youths regarding #EndSARs protest, controversial Nigerian On-Air-Personnel, Daddy Freeze has reacted. The general overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God alongside his members had taken to the street with placards yesterday in support of the protest against police brutality. In reaction, Daddy …

#EndSARS: Flavour, Phyno, Zoro, Kcee and Yul Edochie lead protest to SARS head office in Awkuzu, Anambra state (Videos)

Nigerian singing sensation, Flavour alongside rapper, Phyno, Zoro, Kcee, and Yul Edochie all led a peaceful protest against police brutality as they marched to the head office of the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) in Anambra state. The celebrities and the protesters converged in Awka on Friday afternoon and marched …

Nigeria’s vice president, Yemi Osinbajo has finally expressed his mind on the ongoing #EndSARS protests across the country and the rest of the world. Yemi Osinbajo who is a professor of law spoke on the development after several calls have been made by Nigerians for the vice president to speak up on …

President Muhammadu Buhari’s very influential nephew and close confidant, Mamman Daura, is said to be critically sick in the United Kingdom. According to a report by an online media outlet, SaharaReporters, the 80-year-old had seen his health dip in recent days, raising fears among family members and close associates including …

Anonymous, an online network known for launching cyber attacks against government institutions, has claimed responsibility for bringing down the website of the Central Bank of Nigeria. The hackers said the series of attacks on government-owned websites were to support the widespread protests against police brutality in Nigeria. “International hackers & Anonymous …

President Muhammadu Buhari has on Friday said that no country can afford a population of hungry people. The President made this known while restating the commitment of his administration to ensure self-sufficiency in food production and stability in prices of commodities in the country. President Buhari gave the assurance in a statement …

38-year-old Parish Priest of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kaiama, Fr. Francis Ighorurhie, has died after he reportedly drowned on Thursday night at the flooded area of Kaiama Community in Kolokuma-Opokuma Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. Two school pupils also drowned along the good news area of Azikoro Town in Yenagoa Local …

BBNaija’s Ozo mocked over inability to speak his native language

“I’m not keeping quiet anymore” Woman crippled by a stray bullet allegedly from a Nigeria police officer’s gun narrates ordeal

#EndSARS protest: I’ve been receiving curses on my phone – Femi Adesina

US Tennis player Sam Querrey accused of fleeing Russia on private jet after testing positive for COVID-19

Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey tweets ‘#EndSARS’ again after being threatened by former presidential aspirant Garba Adamu

#EndSARS: “Some of you think with your asses” – Bauchi Governor’s daughter drags friend, others who questioned her silence over protests against police brutality

Protest not party – Falz tells #EndSARS protesters derailing from objective of the protest

Asamoah Gyan’s brother denies allegations him and his brother assaulted man during tennis match

Grandfather pleads guilty to negligent homicide for dropping his 18-month-old granddaughter 150ft to her death from cruise ship window

#EndSARS: FG to setup judicial panels of inquiry to investigate cases of police brutality and extrajudicial killings

Again, Twitter CEO has tweeted his support for the #EndSARS movement despite threats made on him by former presidential aspirant, Adamu Garba. Garba asked Jack Dorsey to stay away from Nigerian politics and threatened to sue him for supporting a protest that “has transformed into a political agitation, capable of breaking law …

Zahra Buhari-Indimi, one of president Muhammadu Buhari’s daughter, has expressed how she feels about the ongoing nationwide #EndSARS protests. The mother of one says she understands people’s anger and that it’s embarrassing what’s happening. She went further to say that she will continue to do what she can to help. …

Fulani Kwajafa, the police officer who created the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) has expressed regret of creating the controversial police unit.   Speaking in an interview on BBC Hausa, the retired police commissioner stated that the police unit has acted differently from its founding objectives. https://music.apple.com/us/album/strength-of-a-woman/1535263451 Kwajafa added that the disheartening news he’s been …

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced the arrest of four police officers who brutally assaulted #EndSARS protesters in the Surulere area of the state on Tuesday, October 13.   Recall that during the protest, the policemen fired gunshots that killed a driver who was a bystander. The officers who are from …

A group of Nigerian youths protesting against police brutality at Lekki Toll Gate, have reportedly raised over N2 million for an elderly woman who hawks groundnut. According to Twitter user, @sama_on_point, who shared the report, he first said the youths contributed N500,000 to the woman at the protest ground, before …

Social media giants, Twitter is experiencing issues globally with large numbers of users across the US,  Europe and Africa unable to post tweets, access their timelines, or see notifications. A notice posted on Twitter’s status page on Thursday October 15, said the company was “Investigating Irregularity with Twitter APIs.” https://music.apple.com/us/album/strength-of-a-woman/1535263451 According to DownDetector.com, …

Toyin Abraham has shared the touching story of her family friend who she claims became crippled when hit by a stray bullet from a police officer’s gun. https://music.apple.com/us/album/strength-of-a-woman/1535263451 Sharing a photo of Nike Adekanle sitting in a wheelchair, Toyin Abraham wrote: “This is my family friend Adenike @nikeadekanle .. She wasn’t born …

A young woman claimed at a protest today that she’s joining the call to end SARS and its replacement SWAT because she’s been a victim and won’t wait for her children to go what she went through.   Chiatuiro Precious Chidera alleged she was raped by SARS two years ago …

The Kano State Government has approved N2.3 billion for the conduct of the Local Government Council election in the state slated for January 16, 2021. Muhammad Garba, the state’s Commissioner for Information, disclosed this in a statement issued in Kano on Thursday Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) has fixed …

The country of Nigeria has been barred from taking part in the United States’ visa lottery in 2022 according to US Travel website on Thursday. The document states that Nigerian citizens are the only Africans not eligible to take part in this year’s Diversity Visa programme.   https://music.apple.com/us/album/strength-of-a-woman/1535263451 The reason is that …

A Nigerian man identified as Abayomi Oluwaseun has announced his search for for a lady who will agree to his policy of no kids.   https://music.apple.com/us/album/strength-of-a-woman/1535263451 The man who seems like he’s in his late 30s said he doesn’t want a lady who will marry him and start giving birth to a …

Kwara Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and his deputy Kayode Alabi have joined scores of #EndSARS protesters in staging a walk to the Police Command headquarters in Ilorin, the state capital. The protesters had converged on the Government House before the Governor and his deputy joined them. He urged them to remain …