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An airforce officer has been seen in a viral video confronting policemen for shooting at the crowd.   The officer was heard telling the supposed head of the policemen that he is going to charge him to his force headquarters for incitement for shooting guns and teargas at a crowd …

A video which captured moment a thug was arrested as he tried to disrupt the #EndSARS protest in Prague, Czech Republic’s capital has been shared online.   It was gathered that the incident occurred today October 24 in the European country’s capital. Some people were heard chanting “End SARS, End police brutality” …

Gunmen stormed a school in southwestern Cameroon, killing at least eight children and wounding a dozen more, according to the United Nations.   The attackers who had guns and machetes arrived on motorbikes and in civilian clothes.   They attacked the Mother Francisca International Bilingual Academy in the city of Kumba, in …

Following the alleged Lekki Toll Plaza shooting by armed men in army uniforms, more eyewitnesses and victims have taken to the social media to share their accounts of the incident. Despite the denial of the Nigerian army and concerned authorities, some eyewitnesses and victims claim that many protesters were killed. …

It was a sad day for some business owners in Edo state as hoodlums, both young and old, stormed their warehouses and carted away their items in Eribo estate in Egor local government of Edo state on Saturday, October 24.   The state government had a warehouse in the estate …

Residents of Ekiti state who invaded the Federal Government’s silos and the Agric Development Programme warehouse in Ado-Ekiti on Friday October 23, have been warned against eating the items they looted.   The Ekiti state Government in a statement released by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Yinka Oyebode, affirmed …

Lee Kun-Hee, the ailing Samsung Electronics chairman who transformed the small television maker into a global giant of consumer electronics is dead at the age of 78.   Samsung announced the death but did not specify the cause. Mr. Lee had been incapacitated since a heart attack in 2014. The …

Leaders of Odi community in Bayelsa State have slammed former President Olusegun Obasanjo over his recent comments on the shooting of #EndSARS protesters at Lekki toll gate in Lagos on October 20.   In the wake of the attack on the protesters, Obasanjo wrote a letter to President Buhari in …

A young lady, Asele Daniel, narrowly escaped death in Port Harcourt after a stray bullet from nowhere pierced through the ceiling of her apartment and hit her bed moments after she got up.   https://music.apple.com/us/album/strength-of-a-woman/1535263451#       Asele took to Facebook on Saturday, October 24, to share her testimony, thanking …

FCT Minister of State, Ramatu Aliyu has stated that there are no hoarded COVID-19 palliatives in Abuja.   The Minister in a statement released by her Special Assistant on Media Austine Elemue, also affirmed that palliative items meant for flood victims were safe and secured.   Aliyu who disclosed that security agents were being …

Martin Luther King III, son of late civil rights leader, Martin Luther King Jr, has made an appeal to President Muhammadu Buhari to guarantee the fundamental freedoms of peaceful protesters in Nigeria as well as their right to protest while reacting to the widespread #EndSARS campaign.   The American human rights advocate disclosed this …

The majority leader in the Lagos State House of Assembly Majority Leader, Sanai (SOB) Agunbiade has said that he was planning to distribute the palliatives looted from his home in Ikorodu on Friday, October 23.   A mob stormed his apartment and looted food items and other properties they could lay …

Senator Florence Ita-Giwa has appealed to Nigerians, particularly residents of Cross Rivers state, to stop with the wanton destruction of properties and looting of items across the country.   On Saturday, October 24, angry youths in Cross Rivers state destroyed the homes of former senate leader, Ndoma Egba as well …

The looting of COVID-19 palliatives turned tragic in Enugu after a stray bullet allegedly fired by security operatives hit and killed a young man who sells fuel.   It was gathered that after news spread that COVID-19 palliatives were housed at Queen’s Secondary school located inside WTC estate, residents stormed there in attempt …

The Plateau Agricultural Development Programme (PADP) in Dogon Dagi has been invaded by angry youths in Jos. This is coming barely hours after the state government imposed 24-hour curfew on two Plateau councils on Saturday. The angry youths including women are carting away bags of fertiliser and other farm inputs. …

Noble laureate, Wole Soyinka has condemned a video of UK-based secessionist, Adeyinka Grandson asking the Igbos to leave Yorubaland amid the #EndSARS crisis in the country.   Soyinka in a statement he titled ‘Identity Thieves on the Rampage’ and released on Saturday October 24, enjoined Igbo indigenes to ignore such threats which seeks …

Osun government declares 24-hour curfew indefinitely

Alpha Conde wins third term in office in controversial Guinean presidential election

Lagos Oriental Hotel does not belong to Tinubu, Tung family cries out

Lekki Shooting: I didn’t se any dead body – Filmmaker, Ideh Chukwuma ‘One Soul’

Jailbreaks : Nigerian Correctional Service to publish names and photos of over 1500 fleeing inmates

COVID19 Palliatives: Zahra Buhari reshares a post stating that President Buhari is not Nigeria’s problem

#EndSARS: FG To Set Up N25bn Youth Fund

EndSARS: Buhari Despatches Cabinet Members To Home States

EndSARS: Wheat Looted In Jos Poisonous, Not For Consumption, FG Warns

Gunmen storm Cameroon school and kill several children

Ekiti Raises Alarm Over Looting Of Poisonous Food Items Ekiti State government, raised an alarm on Saturday that huge quantities of poisonous items, mistaken for food yet to be distributed as Covid-19 palliatives, were looted in warehouses in Ado-Ekiti on Friday. Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Mr Akin Omole, …

The best investment in life is not buying property or starting a business but lifting people out of poverty – Daddy Freeze

Rivers government proscribes IPOB, places N50m bounty on wanted Stanley Mgbere

#EndSARS: John Ogu tells Super Eagles players to boycott AFCON qualifiers in solidarity with protests

Burna Boy apologizes after being called out for his tweets about Obigbo and Oyibo being under attack

#EndSARS: Police arrest 10 suspects in Akwa Ibom, recover looted properties worth millions of Naira

JJC Skillz and Soso Soberekon dragged each other mercilessly over their political affiliations.   Music executive Soso Sobereokon, who recently indicated interest in going into politics, shared a photo of himself with former Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan and added a prayer emoji.   JJC Skillz had a problem with Soso’s …

A mob in Anambra state has set the statue of the pioneer President of Nigeria, the late Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe, on fire in Onitsha.   The statue was at Denis Memorial Grammar School Roundabout, Awka Avenue, Onitsha, known as Zik Roundabout. While the mob were on a rampage, they doused the statue …

Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, has announced plans by the state government to support owners of businesses that were vandalized or looted by hoodlums during the crisis that erupted in the state on Tuesday, October 20.   Hamzat disclosed this in a tweet posted on his Twitter handle on Friday, …

Over the last few days, some Nigerians have discovered warehouses where COVID-19 palliatives were stored. They have since stormed the warehouses, and carted away the palliatives stored there.   A video currently making the rounds shows some of the residents distributing the palliatives to beggars on the street.   Watch the …

The Kwara State Government has condemned the looting of a warehouse housing COVID-19 pallatives located around the Ilorin International Airport.   Hundreds of residents on Friday October 23, broke into the warehouse and carted away food items like noodles, spaghetti, rice, sugar, among others. Video footages and photos shows some …

Actress Doris Ogala has accused her former friend Uche Elendu of lying that her store was looted by hoodlums.   Uche Elendu shared videos and photos on Instagram and looked dejected as she revealed her years of hard work have been reduced in one day by hoodlums.   https://music.apple.com/us/album/strength-of-a-woman/1535263451# She later …

Senator Shehu Sani is pleading with hoodlums who vandalised Oba of Lagos’ palace and carted away his personal belongings to return his staff of office and his shoes.   Recall hoodlums raided the Oba’s palace on Wednesday, October 21, and made way with his staff of office after gunshots were …

The Anambra State Police Command has confirmed Friday’s attacks on various police formations in Nnewi South Local Government Area of the State by suspected hoodlum. Spokesperson of the command, SP Haruna Mohammed, who disclosed this in a statement said that the DPO of Osumeyi Division and two other police officers …

A Nigerian lady has taken to Twitter to narrate the bitter events surrounding the burial of her father.   @ijayy_ who revealed that three graves were dug just to bury her father, stated that it was because his kinsmen hijacked his corpse. The lady further disclosed that her father’s kinsmen …

President Buhari has reportedly revealed that 69 persons were killed in the #EndSARS protest across the country.   BBC reported that the Nigerian President disclosed this during a virtual meeting with former leaders and security chiefs on Friday October 23.  He said that 51 civilians, 11 police officers, and seven soldiers were …

Minister of Youth and Sports, Sunday Dare has explained why President Buhari did not speak on the Lekki toll gate shooting in his speech yesterday October 22.   The Minister in an interview on Arise TV said the President has ordered an investigation into the incident. Dare added that Buhari wants to …

Former San Francisco 49ers player, Dana Stubblefield has been sentenced to 15 years to life in prison for the 2015 rape of a developmentally disabled woman.   The Santa Clara District Attorney’s Office said in a statement the 49-year-old was sentenced on Thursday, October 22, by a judge in San Jose after …

replace his aortic valve two years after replacing his pulmonary valve.   The Terminator actor, 73, shared the news on social media on Friday, October 23.   In his post, the former California governor said the procedure was done at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio and that he is already …

Presidency has revealed why President Muhammadu Buhari did not mention anything about the shooting of #EndSARS protesters in Lekki on Tuesday night. According to Buhari’s aide, it would be ‘premature and presumptuous’ for the president to speak on the shooting. Recall that many Nigerians have blasted and carpeted President Buhari …

Nigerian DJ, DJ Switch who played a role in saving the lives of many who were present at the Lekki tollgate when security agents opened fire on End SARS protesters on Tuesday October 20, has finally come out to share her experience.   In a video she posted on her Instagrm page, …

Governor Sanwo-Olu releases list of police officers being prosecuted for offences related to the violation of human rights in Lagos

Real Madrid striker, Luka Jovic faces six months in jail in Serbia for “breaking coronavirus rules” after hosting a party to celebrate his girlfriend’s birthday

Insecurity: President Buhari in a closed door meeting with Goodluck Jonathan, Obasanjo, other former leaders

Akwa Ibom government extends curfew

Attack on police perpetrated by IPOB members under guise of #EndSARS protest – Rivers State Commissioner of Police

‘The difference between your father and politicians you are shaming is your father never see clear road to steal’ – daughter of former Governor Liyel Imoke says

Senator’s aides conveyed thugs in SUVs to attack #EndSARS protesters —Ex-DSS director, Dennis Amachree

Zamfara needs SARS – Governor Matawalle insists

The genuine protesters were peaceful – Lagos Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat says as he calls for reconciliation among residents

The use of deadly force against citizens only aggravates tense situation, no nation wins against its people – Jonathan condemns killing of #EndSARS protesters

Elenda, daughter of former Governor of Cross River state, Liyel Imoke has lashed out at those calling out Nigerian politicians for looting.   The politician’s daughter in a tweet she shared stated that the only difference between the parents of critics and politicians they are shaming is that their parents …

Actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has asked that the family members of those who reportedly died in the Lekki tollgate incident to come forward.   In a post she shared on her Twitter handle, the actress appealed that if there were no deaths, people should stop with the sensationalization. While the state …

Foremost Human Rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) has criticized the speech delivered by the President in the aftermath of the #EndSARS protests and military shootings in the country.   According to Falana, the speech contained avoidable gaps like where Buhari accused the international community of jumping into hasty conclusions over the …

Cross River State Health Commissioner, Dr. Betta Edu has suggested that the Lekki Toll Gate should be permanently brought down and be replaced with a statue of the #EndSARS protesters who reportedly lost their lives on Tuesday, October 20. According to her, the victims’ names should be written in bold …

A former Assistant Director with the Department of State Services, Dennis Amachree has opened up on the identity of the men in suit who were seen in a viral video days ago conveying armed hoodlums in an SUV and showing them #EndSARS protesters to attack in Abuja.   In an …

Police Task Force has arrested a 32-year-old Nigerian national in Hyderabad for drug peddling and seized six grams of cocaine worth Rs 48,000 from his possession. The suspect, Daniel Ayotunde Olamide was arrested by the Task Force team at Langar Houz flyover on Tuesday morning, October 20, while allegedly trying to …

Shop owners visited their stores to check out the damage done after hoodlums invaded and the sight left them in tears.   After curfew was imposed in Lagos State on Tuesday, October 20, following which peaceful End SARS protesters were shot at by uniformed men, the state descended into chaos …

Hoodlums vandalized the Sonic Japan warehouse in Abule Osun area of Lagos state on Friday morning October 23, carting away valuable items such as gas cookers, generators, fans and other home appliances.   According to residents of the area, the hoodlums came in from the Tedi Mowe and Barracks area …

Security operatives have been spotted in a viral video, going to houses to retrieve COVID-19 palliatives allegedly looted overnight from a warehouse in Akobo community of Ibadan, Oyo state’s capital.   According to eyewitnesses, some of the houses visited by these soldiers are around Ajara Community Primary School in Akobo, Ibadan. …

President Buhari is currently in a closed door meeting with former leaders of the country. This is coming on the heels of the increasing level of insecurity in the country.   According to Bashir Ahmad, the Personal Assistant to the president, the former leaders in attendance include Olusegun Obasanjo, Goodluck Jonathan, …

The Akwa Ibom Broadcasting Corporation (AKBC) reportedly burnt yesterday October 21.   Though the circumstances leading to the fire in the administrative office of the state-owned television station in Uyo is still unclear at the moment, an eyewitness who shared the video online was heard saying “the country is down”. …

All bye-elections in 11 states in the country has been postponed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).   INEC spokesman, Festus Okoye who made the announcement said the 15 bye-elections was postponed due to the current state of things in the country.  It was further learnt that the elections for …

Nigerians living in Austria attacked the Nigerian envoy to Austria, in the capital city, Vienna and it had to take intervention by Austrian police to quell the angry Nigerian mob.   The date of the attack is not yet clear as some Nigerians say it happened on Wednesday while some …

President Muhammadu Buhari has urged the international community to always ascertain all the facts available before taking a position, rushing to judgment and making hasty pronouncements. In a nationwide broadcast on Thursday in Abuja, the president said the call had become imperative in view of the fact that some members …

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, internationally celebrated Nigerian author, has written about the #EndSARS protest which saw Nigerian youths demonstrating against the extrajudicial activities of the now-defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). There is an ongoing #EndSARS protest across the country against the SARS tactical unit of the Nigerian Police Force over its …

As the #EndSARS protest continues nationwide, so too are rumours and misinformation about issues, this time as it relate to Revered Father Ejike Mbaka, a prominent Catholic priest in Enugu state. Contrary to a viral video suggesting that the Catholic Adoration Ground Enugu, superintended by Rev Fr Ejike Mbaka was …

The Lagos State Government has condemned the vandalisation of the warehouse at Mazamaza housing the food palliative packages donated to the government by the Private Sector Coalition against COVID-19 (CACOVID) group.   Recall that a mob on Thursday, October 22, vandalised the warehouse where COVID-19 palliatives are kept at Maza …

ADDRESS TO THE NATION BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE END SARS PROTESTS, 22ND OCTOBER, 2020   Fellow Nigerians,   It has become necessary for me to address you having heard from many concerned Nigerians and having concluded a meeting with all …

Social media network, Instagram has apologized to Nigerians for incorrectly flagging down posts in support of #EndSARS as “false information.” Recall several Instagram users took to their respective accounts to react in anger after their posts aimed at spreading awareness about the #EndSARS campaign were flagged down as  “false information.”   https://music.apple.com/us/album/strength-of-a-woman/1535263451# …

Nigerians have taken to various social media platforms to react after President Muhammadu Buhari addressed the nation.   The address took place at 7pm on Thursday, October 22. Two days after End SARS protesters were shot at the Lekki toll gate. The shootings degenerated into chaos.   While speaking to …

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has said that it will sue the Nigerian Government led by President Muhammadu Buhari. The suit, according to SERAP, will also compel the government to protect the lives and properties of Nigerian citizens.     https://music.apple.com/us/album/strength-of-a-woman/1535263451#     According to the rights group, …

Popular singer, Paul Okoye gave an epic reaction in the aftermath of President Buhari’s address to Nigerians following the issues the country has been facing for some days now. Reacting to the speech, the singer simply fell on the floor wailing.   https://music.apple.com/us/album/strength-of-a-woman/1535263451#     See the video below ; …

The United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention has declared the detention of Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, by the Federal Government for about 144 days in 2019 as arbitrary under international law. This is contained in the decision of the group titled, ‘Opinions adopted by the Working Group on …

Singer, Tiwa Savage has replied Beyonce‘s mom after she slammed her for calling out her daughter to lend her voice to #EndSARS campaign. Recall Beyonce’s mom, Tina Knowles slammed Tiwa Savage after she called on the popstar to use her platform to condemn police brutality in Nigeria. Tiwa in an …

The Onitsha bridge is currently impassable as angry youths have continued to block the bridge, causing major traffic for those traveling. Watch the video below. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Btlsblog (@btlsblog)

Rapists and kidnappers to die by hanging in Nasarawa – Governor Sule

President Buhari presides over National Security Council meeting

I can only control my personal security guards – Tinubu speaks on Lekki toll gate shooting

#EndSARS: ‘You should be ashamed of yourself if you’re amongst those condemning my interventions in the protest’- Nnamdi Kanu rages

Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly tests positive for coronavirus again and might miss Juventus clash with Barcelona

#EndSARS: Edo Police arrest 9 suspected hoodlums who burgled a rice warehouse in Benin

#ENDSARS: Governor Sanwo-olu gives update on the government imposed curfew

Use any lawful means to bring back law and order- President Buhari tells law enforcement agents

#EndSARS: President Buhari will take a major action in few hours – NSA Babagana Mungono says

  Tension in Nnewi, Anambra state as suspected hoodlums reportedly razed the Central Police Station. one person was allegedly feared dead during the incident, which occurred around 11pm on Wednesday. It was also learnt that the situation led to the closure of schools, markets, banks and all other offices in …

President Buhari to address Nigerians at 7pm today

Children were filmed having fun in Oba of Lagos’ swimming pool after hoodlums vandalised his palace and carted away personal belongings including his staff of office on Wednesday, October 21.   See video below.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Btlsblog (@btlsblog)

Nigerians on social media have vowed not to ever vote for ex presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar if he runs for presidency again. This comes after the former vice president of Nigeria under Obasanjo’s regime, released a video where he sympathized with the peaceful protesters that were killed at Lekki Toll …

The National Security Adviser, Major General Babagana Monguno, on Thursday said the President Muhammadu Buhari, would come up with solutions to the current violence erupting in parts of the country “in the next couple of hours.” Although he did not disclose the nature of the solutions, he said they would …

Director of defence information, Major Gen. John Enenche has stated that videos circulating online, showing military men opening fire at peaceful protesters in Lagos were ”photoshopped”. On Tuesday, October 20, officers of the Nigerian army had been seen in viral videos shooting at #EndSARS protesters at Lekki toll gate, Lagos …

Former contestant of Big Brother Naija ”See Gobe” season, Gifty Powers, has blamed the death of people at the Lekki toll gate and other parts of the country on #EndSARS protesters. The reality TV star, called out the the protesters for proceeding with the demonstration that lasted for almost two …

Chelsea defender, Antonio Rüdiger has reacted to the Lekki tollgate gun attack after peaceful #EndSARS protesters were allegedly killed on Tuesday night, October 20. In his tweets, the German International said he’s shocked how the situation got out of control after putting out a statement last week condemning police brutality …

Tina Knowles, the mother of popular American singer, Beyonce Knowles has called out Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage for critizing her daughter over the ENDSARS campaign. She wrote via her IG page;.. Good Morning , I am deeply saddened by the events that happened last night in Lagos! When people lost …