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Dr Goodluck Jonathan, a former President of Nigeria, has warned the police to stop the habit of killing protesters. The former President who expressed sadness over the death of #EndSARS protesters, issued a serious warning to the Nigeria Police Force to stop killing citizens. He told the Police to exercise caution …

A nursing mother joined the end SARS protest with her daughter today and she gave a powerful speech while at it. The woman is seen standing in a car through the open roof with her daughter in her arm. Speaking, she asked how she can explain to her daughter that in …

Nigerian comedian, AY has stated that he is not behind a verified Facebook account that condemned protesters for blocking Lekki toll gate. The Facebook account which bears Ay’s name, posted that the protest at Lekki toll gate was unnecessary, and Nigerians could have waited for the outcome of Davido’s meeting …

Nollywood actor and philanthropist, Williams Uchemba has gifted the sum of 1 million naira to the father of Jimoh Isiaka, a student who was who shot dead by the police during #EndSARS protest in Ogbomoso, Oyo State. Recall that Jimoh lost his life three days ago when a stray bullet …

Governor Nyesom Wike was forced to join the EndSARS protesters in Rivers state today October 13 after they all marched to the state government house and asked him to come out and address them.   Recall that on Monday, October 12, the governor banned residents of the state from staging any …

The Inspector General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu has ordered all defunct SARS personnel to report at Force Headquarters in Abuja for debriefing, psychological and medical examinationin in accordance with Section 18 (10) of the Police Act 2020.   The order contained in a statement issued by Force spokesperson, DCP …

BBNaija’s Erica has asked the federal government to increase the salaries of police officers.   The reality show star backed her call by sharing a photo of the salary structure of Nigerian police officers. Erica wrote; https://music.apple.com/us/album/strength-of-a-woman/1535263451 Dear Government of Nigeria, please increase police salary! #sarsmustend  

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has presented the demands of Lagos #EndSARS protesters to President Buhari at the Presidential villa.   Sharing photos from the meeting on Instagram, the Lagos state Governor said President Buhari restated his commitment to embark on a total reform of the entire Police Force with immediate effect.   Sanwo-Olu …

Nigerians have reacted to creation of a new unit named Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team, as replacement for the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).   According to a statement from the Force Public Relations Officer DCP Frank Mba, it is expected that the unit will fill the gaps arising from the dissolution of …

A Nigerian man identified as Odumegwu Chijioke Ugochukwu reportedly slumped and died in Malaysia.   It was gathered that the incident happened on Monday, October 12, at Setapak in Gombak Districk, Kuala Lumpur. Mr Singleton Nnaemeka, the Secretary of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Malaysia chapter, who confirmed the incident, is seeking for …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal office, has arrested one Ezekiel Sunday Emmanuel for allegedly defrauding an American national, Collins Meresha, to the tune of $7,000 USD (Seven Thousand Dollars).   A statement released by EFCC says Emmanuel, who presents himself as Frederick Nnaemeka Leonard, a Nollywood actor, …

Toke Makinwa this evening cussed out a Nigerian lady identified as Nneka who tweeted that the OAP and her friends came to the #EndSARS protest just to show off their designer outfits and take photos ”Toke Makinwa and her group of friends attended today’s protest to snap photos, show off designer outfits, …

Pastor Enoch Adeboye has lent his voice to the #Endpolicebrutality campaign and has also called for the restructuring of Nigeria.   The clergyman who is the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God RCG, said this in a posted shared on his Instagram page on Tuesday night October 13. …

A Nigerian man couldn’t wait to join the #EndSARS protest even on his wedding day.   Twitter user, @OgbeniKunle1 was pictured in his wedding suit at the #EndSARS protest in Lekki toll gate after tying the knot with his wife at the Ikoyi registry.   Sharing photos to his page, …

Nollywood actress, Chacha Eke Faani has flaunted her baby bump as she revealed that she’s pregnant with her 4th child and the pregnancy is to blame for her bipolar disorder. In a quite lengthy video shared to YouTube, the actress who earlier said she was leaving her marriage with her …

The Inspector general of Police, Mohammad Adamu has established a new Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT) squad to “fill the gaps” left by the notorious police unit Federal Special Anti-robbery squad(FSARS). “The IGP has also set up a new Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT) Tram will fill the gaps arising …

Migos rapper, Offset, recently acquired $8,000 customized car seat for his two-year-old daughter, Kulture. The car seat is customized with the little girl’s name, Kulture. The proud father who took to his Instagram page to share photos of the car seat, wrote, “8 thousand dollar car seat and I bet it has peanut …

#EndSARS protest is organized by kids who have no understanding of what the root issues are — Lauretta Onochie

#EndSARS Protest: Calling for police reform is a joke, criminals don’t reform criminals – Charly Boy

Governor Akeredolu and his Deputy receive their Certificate of Return

La Liga confirm the first Clasico of the season between Real Madrid and Barcelona will take place on Saturday, October 24

Renowned Nigerian poet J.P. Clark dies at 85

An elderly woman was slapped by police officers today in front of a police station in the heat of the end SARS protest.   In a video shared online, the woman is seen lamenting and promising to take the case up after she was slapped.   The slap left her …

Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has appealed to residents of the state to stop the #EndSARS protests.   The protest which has gone peaceful since they started last week, turned violent in  Surulere today October 12. A driver and a police inspector were killed in the clash between the protesters …

Davido has dismissed claims that he denied participating in the End SARS protest in Abuja.   The singer had a brief meeting with Nigerian Police Force spokesperson, Frank Mba, on Monday October 12. While speaking with Mba, Davido said he doesn’t want to have a closed-door meeting with the police. Mba …

Daddy Freeze has hit out at the Churches and their leaders who are yet to lend their voices in the ongoing #EndSARS campaign against police brutality in Nigeria.   Taking to his Twitter page, the media personality acknowledged others who have spoken out and pleaded with the rest to publicly …

Nigerian monarch, The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi has praised Nigerian youths for finally waking up and speaking with one voice. He said the End SARS movement gives him “nothing but joy” and he went on to narrate a “nasty” experience his “daughter” had with SARS officials. He also addressed …

Kanye West has spoken about the ongoing #EndSars Protests in Nigeria. The rapper and entrepreneur took to his verified Twitter account to write; “I stand with my Nigerian brothers and sisters to end police brutality.” The “Jesus Walk” rapper also added: “the government must answer to the peoples cries #EndPoliceBrutalityinNigeria” …

Youths in Northern states carry out rally insisting SARS must not be scrapped

Liverpool midfielder, Naby Keita ‘tests positive for coronavirus’ in Guinea camp while on international duty

The people are saying you’re full of sh*t – Trey Songz calls out Buhari

Angry Nigerians call out Dban’j, Kizz Daniel, Tonto Dikeh and other celebs for staying mute over #EndSARS campaign

Presidential aide, Bashir Ahmad denies having a hand in Governor Ganduje’s media aide, Salihu Tanko Yakasai’s suspension

#EndSARS: Respect rights of protesters – UK tells FG

Disbandment of SARS is government’s commitment to deepening the relationship between Nigerians and police — Minister of Police Affairs

“Increase police salaries to N250k per month” Tekno suggests after calling on the government to end SARS

163 new cases of Coronavirus recorded in Nigeria

A funny video circulating the internet shows singer, Davido trying to run away after police threatened to shoot during a protest in Abuja. on Sunday, October 11, joined protesters in Abuja who were marching to the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters to demand that SARS, the unit known for terrorising and …

As Nigerians took to the streets across the country, asking the government to end SARS because of the brutality they have subjected young Nigerians to, a gay rights activist used the opportunity to call attention to the fact that members of the LGBTQ community are also victims of police brutality. …

Davido has secured the release of #EndSARS protesters shortly after joining the protest in Abuja today October 11.   According to eyewitnesses, the policemen stopped attacking the young protesters after recognizing Davido and released the protesters thereafter.   View this post on Instagram A post shared by Btlsblog (@btlsblog)

Police are investigating a case of murder, arson and attempted murder after a 34 year old female constable stationed at Lephalale SAPS in Limpopo, South Africa allegedly shot and killed her husband, injuring her daughter before turning the gun on herself. Confirming the incident on Friday, Police said the 34 year …

A yet-to-be identified man has been arrested for allegedly killing his parents in Enugu State during an arguement.   It was gathered that the tragic incident happened on Sunday, October 11, at Mkporogwu Iheakpu-Awka community in Igbo-eze South Local Government Area of Enugu State.   More photos below…

Chief Superintendent of Police, CSP Dolapo Badmus has reacted on Instagram after SARS was dissolved.   The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, announced today, October 11, that the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS) of the Nigeria Police Force has been dissolved nationwide and operatives will be redeployed to other police …

Six persons have been confirmed dead after a building under construction collapsed at number 60, Odo street in Obalende, Lagos state today October 11.   According to the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency LASEMA,  the building collapsed at about 5.55pm. Six fatalities including five men and one woman were recorded …

Presidential spokesperson, Femi Adesina has denied advising the presidency against scrapping SARS.   The presidential spokesperson had been accused of prevailing upon the presidency against announcing the dissolution of SARS on Friday October 9.   Femi Adesina however denied the report in a tweet he shared today and further alleged …

Nigerian singer, Lil Frosh has released a statement in which he apologized for his actions and also condemned domestic violence.   Recall that the singer whose contract with Davido’s DMW label was terminated, has been at the center of social media trends after being called out for assaulting and disfiguring his …

The corpse of a woman was found dumped inside a drainage channel on Calabar Street in the High-Level area of Makurdi, the Benue State capital.   It was gathered that residents of the area discovered the corpse in the early hours of Sunday, October 11.   Spokesperson of the State …

The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has dissolved the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigeria Police Force nationwide.   Adamu made the announcement in a live broadcast on Sunday October 11, and confirmed the operatives will be redeployed to other police formations and commands. View this post on Instagram …

FG budgets N336m to fight hate speech

I’ve never seen a government with zero emphaty like that of Buhari – Governor Ganduje’s aide, Salihu Tanko-Yakasai calls out Buhari

Banky W raises alarm of young #EndSARS protesters being arrested without access to lawyers

Canadian rapper, Drake joins the #EndSARS campaign

Chelsea footballers join the #EndSARS campaign against police brutality in Nigeria

A heartbreaking video of Jimoh Isaiq’s father weeping uncontrollably after his son was killed at an #EndSARS protest has gone viral after being shared online.   Recall that Governor Seyi Makinde had confirmed that a young Nigerian was shot dead at the #EndSARS protest which held in Ogbomoso yesterday October …

A video making the rounds online has captured moment superstar singer, Davido stopped policemen from searching a young Nigerian man.   The man was seen thanking Davido who he addressed as “OBO”. Twitter user @uche_jr_01 who shared the video wrote;   I thought they said no more stop and search ,@davido came …

Journalist, Kemi Olunloyo, has asked Nigerian government to shutdown social media and internet in other to stop #EndSARS campaign. The controversial Journalist, said she support the government shutting down Twitter, Instagram, Facebook during the “#EndSARS uprising”, the same way China, Togo and Turkey did. The self acclaimed “International Journalist” said …

A Nigerian man has renounced his nationality after he got into the United States Navy and he gave his reason for taking such an action. According to the man known as Aregbesola, he was jobless for years in his country of birth (Nigeria), however the U.S found potentials in him …

Five members of a family who died in a fatal motor accident have been laid to rest in Akwa Ibom State. The victims were buried on a Thursday, October 8, in their home town Edem Akai, Ukwok, in Ini Local Government of Akwa Ibom State. According to reports, the tragic …

Men of the Edo state police command have arrested three suspects including a 9-month-old pregnant over alleged armed robbery. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Chidi Nwabuzor confirmed the arrest of the suspects to newsmen. The suspects were identified as Jumoke Akanbieme, Osagiede Izevbokun and Godfrey Okonide. Nwabuzor …

N712bn wasted and unaccounted for under Niger Delta Amnesty Programme – NSA

Don’t ever think I’m weak because I choose to ignore – BBNaija star, Erica rants on Twitter

”He was only 21” Nigerian man shares heart wrenching story of how his brother was allegedly killed by SARS officers in 2018

Rapper, Offset says he’s stressed and misses Cardi B amid their divorce

#EndSARS: Erring police officers must be made to pay hefty damages to the families of their victims- Banky W advocates

Armenia and Azerbaijan agree to mutual ceasefire after fighting war for two weeks over disputed territory

“A guy nearly slapped me,” comedian Woli Arole recounts his experience after dressing like a mentally ill person on the streets of Lagos State

#Ondodecides: I was not injured at polling centre- Governor Akeredolu’s wife says

Mantu was the real hero of Obasanjo’s failed third term bid – Orji Uzor Kalu says in new book

I want SARS ended but my fear is they might become armed robbers — Actress Didi Ekanem

Former Presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has condemned the excessive use of force on #EndSARS protesters.   The former Vice President who commended Nigerian youths for taking to the streets to ensure their voice is heard, stated that the fundamental rights of Nigerians to freedom of assembly …

Korede Bello has spoken out on #EndSARS campaign by angry youths demanding an end to the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).   The singer, who was made the first Nigeria Police youth ambassador in 2015, tweeted to sympathized with victims of police brutality and also explained that he is not silent about the …

The Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Police Force, Frank Mba, is of the opinion that some social media influencers and pseudo-activists have harped on the #EndSARS campaign just to grow their fan base on social media as well as seek public validation.   Mba said this in an interview …

BBNaija star, Tacha, has asked her colleagues not to post beautiful pictures and videos on themselves as this should be the time solely for championing the #EndSARS campaign.   Tacha who participated in #EndSARS protest in Lagos on Thursday, October 8, said this in a video shared on her Instatories. …

An emaciated 6-month-old baby girl is fighting for her life after being found in a cupboard where her mom left her to starve to death.   The child, named Katya was born in back in April and had been living off water and scraps of discarded food given by her elder …

At least four persons including a newly married woman have died after a truck loaded with sand ran into a motorcycle and tricycle.   The bike and keke napep were waiting at a traffic light at Kaduna Refinery Junction along Kachia Road under Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State when …

Nigerian music superstar, Wizkid has slammed Presidential social media aide, Lauretta Onochie over the ongoing nationwide #EndSARS protests. The father of three took to his Twitter account on Friday to question her on why she’s not protesting like other mothers. “@Laurestar old woman…. “see your mates” God bless every woman …

Nigerian crossdresser, Bobrisky has taken to social media to blast Nigerians for calling him out, for being absent from the #EndSARS protest in Lagos, which had many other celebrities in attendance. Recall that many celebrities took to the street of Lagos yesterday, to protest against the incessant killing of Nigerian youths by …

The protest against extortion and brutality by the Special Anti-Robbery Squad has been joined by Super Eagles players, Leon Balogun, Shehu Abdulahi, and John Ogu. Hundreds of youths across the country have taken to streets in a solidarity protest to call for the scrapping of FSARS. Balogun tweeted, “The reasons …

President Muhammadu Buhari has finally reacted to the ongoing protest against police brutality in the country. The President in a statement on Friday called for calm and patience even as he ordered the Inspector general of Police to address the concerns of Nigerians. Buhari ordered the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed …

Brace up for another recession with significant adverse consequence, President Buhari tells Nigerians

I have nothing to hide – Lagos Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa speaks after honoring EFCC invitation

Kanye West accused of lying about his billionaire status after he claimed he’s worth $5 billion

Inter Milan stars, Roberto Gagliardini, Radja Nainggolan and Ionut Radu test postive for Coronavirus

Muslim youths appreciate Igbo pharmacy owner who paid hospital bills of accident victims in Abuja

Court remands 25-year-old man who allegedly insulted Gombe lawmaker on Facebook, calling him “a homosexual, illiterate and a liar”

‘It has gone beyond reforms’- Desmond Elliot backs calls for #EndSARS

Chris Brown spotted with rumored girlfriend Gina Huynh during night out in London

Shares of major cannabis producers surge up to 19% after Kamala Harris vows Joe Biden would decriminalize ‘weed’ if elected

‘I felt Messi’s pain’ – Luis Suarez opens up on bitter exit from Barcelona

103 new cases of Coronavirus was recorded in Nigeria on Thursday October 8, as confirmed by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).   A breakdown of the new cases is as follows; Lagos-39, Rivers-21, FCT-19, Oyo-6, Kaduna-4, Bauchi-3, Ogun-3, Imo-2, Kano-2, Benue-1, Edo-1, Nasarawa-1, Plateau-1.   There are now 59,841 confirmed …

American Rapper and Mother-of-one, Cardi B has showed concern for her Nigerian fans amid the #ENDSARS Protest which is gaining momentum each passing day. A Twitter user had taken to his platform to beg Cardi B to use her platform to reach a wider audience and the international community with …

A discplinary action has been commenced against policeman, Obioma O. Obi who was seen in a viral video assaulting #EndSARS protesters.   This was confirmed by Imo police commissioner, Isaac O. Akinmoyede in a statement released by the state’s police spokesperson, Ikeokwu Godson Orlando.   Akinmoyede who condemned the unprofessional conduct by a police officer attempting …

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has debunked report of some Super Eagles players testing positive for COVID-19 in Austria, ahead of their international friendly match against Algeria on Friday October 9.   Making a clarification on the report, the NFF said the writer misinterpreted what Coach Gernot Rohr said. It was gathered …

The United Nations(UN) has reacted after the Libyan Interior Ministry revealed how three Libyan men stormed a factory in Tripoli, doused a Nigerian worker in petrol, and set him on fire.   A statement by Tripoli’s interior ministry on Wednesday said the 3 suspects, all Libyan nationals, had been detained …

An aircraft carrying almost half a ton of cocaine crashed in central Mexico after it was engaged in a  high-speed airborne chase with Mexican Military choppers leading to the death of the two people aboard.   According to the Mexican defence ministry, Mexican military helicopters intercepted the plane in Mexican …

A former drug addict has shared dramatic photos of her incredible transformation after she quit drugs and alcohol.   Ainsley Loudoun from Kilmarnock, Scotland, said her life spiralled out of control with daily drug and alcohol binges.   She says she was on the brink of prison or suicide. She spent …

A woman was allegedly shot in the mouth by a mobile police officer in Lagos today, October 8.   According to Twitter user @abba_kamselem, the incident happened at Salvation busstop, Opebi in Lagos. Spokesperson of the state police command, Muyiwa Adejobi, couldn’t immediately confirm the incident. He however, promised to revert …

Nwanneka Agwu, an Enugu-based legal practitioner has alleged that some officers of the Enugu State Police Command brutalized him over N50 checkpoint bribe. This was contained in a petition filed by the lawyer to the Inspector-General of Police and copied to the Police Service Commission, the National Assembly and President, …

Following the rescue of Bisola Ajayi, a Port Harcourt-based lawyer, who was kidnapped at Rumukwurusi, Obio-Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State recently, she has narrated how she was almost killed by her abductors. Ajayi was rescued from kidnappers’ den by operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit Unit the Rivers State Police …

Billionaire Microsoft founder, Bill Gates has claimed that rich countries could return close to normal by the end of 2021 if a coronavirus vaccine is ready soon and distributed properly on a large scale. COVID-19 vaccines developed by Pfizer/BioNTech and AstraZeneca/Oxford University are two of the leading candidates in the …