A number of hoodlums broke into a warehouse in Monkey community of Maza-Maza, Lagos state on Thursday, October 22, and carted away some COVID-19 palliatives they found in the facility.
The foodstuff item they took had “Lagos State Government COVID-19” inscribed on it.
Here are videos below,
Nigerian playwright and poet, Wole Soyinka has affirmed that according to his findings that the Lagos state Governor, Sanwo-Olu had no hands in ordering the shooting at the Lekki toll gate area.
Soyinka who condemned the massacre by the Nigerian Army said the centre has chosen to act in an authoritarian manner and has inflicted a near incurable wound on the community psyche.
In his words: “It is absolutely essential to let this government know that the Army has now replaced SARS in the demonic album of the protesters.
“My enquiry so far indicates that the Lagos governor did not invite in the Army, did not complain of a ‘breakdown in law and order’. Nevertheless the Centre has chosen to act in an authoritarian manner and has inflicted a near incurable wound on the community psyche.”
However, Soyinka asked State Governors where the Federal Government has deployed the military to quell protests to demand their withdrawals now to avoid further escalation of the crisis.
“At that earlier mention Lagos sector, Lekki, where most of the affirmative action gatherings had taken place, soldiers opened fire on unarmed demonstrators, killing and wounding a yet undetermined number. One such extra-judicial killing has drenched the Nigerian flag in the blood of innocents – and not symbolically.
“The video has, in accustomed parlance, ‘gone viral’. I have spoken by phone to eye-witnesses. One, a noted public figure has shared his first hand testimony on television. The government should cease to insult this nation with petulant denials,” he said.
“To the affected governors all over the nation, there is one immediate step to take: demand the withdrawal of those soldiers. Convoke Town Hall meetings as a matter of urgency. 24-hr Curfews are not the solution. Take over the security of your people with whatever resources you can rummage.
“Substitute community self-policing based on Local Councils, to curb hooligan infiltration and extortionist and destructive opportunism. We commiserate with the bereaved and urge state governments to compensate material losses, wherever,” he added.
Soyinka said to “commence any process of healing at all – dare one assume that this is the ultimate destination of desire? – the Army must apologize, not merely to the nation but to the global community – the facts are indisputable – you, the military, opened fire on unarmed civilians. There has to be structured restitution and assurance that such aberrations will not again be recorded.
“Then both governance and its security arms can commence a meaningful, lamentably overdue dialogue with society. Do not attempt to dictate -Dialogue!”
Popular Nigerian Comedian, Ayo Makun professionaly known has AY has declared positivity over the current unrest in Nigeria.
He encouraged Nigerians that even in the midst of the chaos, there is still hope for a better Nigeria because we serve a God of restoration.
The ace comedian took to Twitter to pray for the nation. He prayed for the leaders and the nation at large, requesting for a revival in the land.
His tweet reads,
There is hope for a better Nigeria. We serve a God of restoration. Today we pray that God almighty would give wisdom & empathy to our current leadership. We pray 4 revival in d land. More importantly, we pray for our leaders to seek common ground & unity with us in Jesus name. Amen
There is hope for a better Nigeria.We serve a God of restoration. Today we pray that God almighty would give wisdom & empathy to our current leadership.We pray 4 revival in d land. More importantly, we pray for our leaders to seek common ground & unity with us in Jesus name.Amen
— AY COMEDIAN (@AYCOMEDIAN) October 22, 2020
The governor of Ebonyi state, David Umahi has imposed a 24-hour curfew in Ebonyi state, following the violence that has trailed the supposed peaceful #EndSARS protest in the country.
Umahi, while condemning the attacks on police stations and the destruction of government infrastructures, stated that the peaceful protest by the youths have been hijacked by hoodlums and cultists.
He further revealed that security operatives in the state have sustained injuries from the attacks, hence the need for the curfew.
The governor, called on the security agencies to block all the borders of the state in order to protect lives and properties.
Music Executive, David Adeleke professionally known as Davido have taken to micro-blogging platform, Twitter to lament about his sleeplessness over the current upheaval in Nigeria.
Recall that uniformed men fired live rounds at peaceful protesters at the Lekki Toll plaza on Tuesday, October 20, leaving many people badly injured.
Days following the incident have also been filled with heart wrenching events, including reports of deaths and destruction of properties. This has kept the vast majority of Nigerians in a state of sadness and gloominess.
The popular music artiste revealed that he has not been able to sleep following the incidents, as he is troubled and heartbroken over the state of the nation.
The ‘FEM’ crooner, who has been actively involved in the #EndSARS protest, also stated that he is certain that he is not the only one battling insomnia.
His tweet reads,
“Can’t sleep … I’m sure y’all can’t too sigh.
Can’t sleep … I’m sure y’all can’t too sigh ???
— Davido (@davido) October 22, 2020
Some of his fans also revealed the state of their mental health and have been encouraged to take time off social media.
Big Brother Naija Lockdown housemate, Erica Nlewedin, has expressed her displeasure at the ironic turn of the #EndSARS protest.
She condemned the excessive looting and vandalism of stores in the high brow area of Lagos, Lekki by hoodlums. According to her, the fight is supposed to be against the oppresors, not innocent citizens.
This is coming after thugs under the guise of protesters, took advantage of the unrest in the country to destroy properties and cart away with the goods of store owners.
There have however been speculations that they are politically sponsored thugs, paid to cause mayhem and disrupt the peaceful protest.
The reality star took to micro-blogging platform, Twitter, to air her frustration and anger.
She wrote,
“Now thugs are looting and vandalizing shops in lekki! These are businesses of fellow citizens! The fight is against our oppressors, this makes no sense!”
Now thugs are looting and vandalizing shops in lekki! These are businesses of fellow citizens! The fight is against our oppressors, this makes no sense!
— Erica Nlewedim⭐️ (@EricaNlewedim) October 21, 2020
Popular Nollywood Actress, Uche Elendu, recently took to her social media page to cry out after her business place was looted dry by thugs.
Lagos and some other parts of Nigeria have witnessed pandemonium from thugs who hijacked a protest that was previously successful.
She wrote on her instagram page ;
I was still trying to get myself to recover from the heartbreak of innocent lives lost yesterday now my hard work and investment is gone.
Looted by the same people we are fighting for. Oh Lord strengthen me
They took all my years of struggle and hardwork from me.. everything ?? .. I thank God for life. Posterity will judge all of you. E shock me ooooo
Reality TV star, Gifty Powers, has blamed #EndSARS protesters for the lives that were lost during the protest exercise.
She mocked the peaceful protesters for continuing with the protest and questioned if their shouting have brought the lost souls back to life.
According to the mother of one, Nigerians youths made a sorry attempt to copy Americans, but failed because there is a huge difference between both nations.
She said the protesters need to pray for wisdom as they didn’t listen when told to stop the protest and remain indoors. Gifty, who is currently in the US with her family, claimed to have warned the protesters to return home in one piece, but was labelled a ‘mad woman’.
The former BBNaija housemate opined that everything in life is not about force and advised the youths to go back to their drawing board to determine their next course of action, as the protest is killing more people.
Read as she wrote on her Instastory….
Nollywood actress, Ada Ameh, has appealed to President Buhari and Governor Sanwo-olu to remove soldiers from the street so she can bury her daughter in peace.
Ada, popularly known as Emu in comedy sitcom, The Johnsons, lost her daughter two days ago after an unsuccessful surgery.
According to her, her daughter died in Abuja and she needs to travel to the country’s capital to carry out the burial procession.
In a video she shared on Instagram, she broke down in tears and pleaded with Buhari to listen to the demands of the #EndSARS protesters so that normalcy can return. She also threatened to walk to the airport naked, holding a placard if the government fails to stop the killings.
The grieving mother condemned the government for deploying soldiers to kill unarmed citizens instead of focusing the energy on the battle against terrorist group, Boko haram.
Watch the video below,
Popular Nigerian comedian, Mark Angel has finally cleared the air on what led to the rift between him and some protesters.
Recall, earlier today a viral video, showing the moment the comedian was almost beaten by angry protesters who accused him of using them for comedy.
Reacting to this, Mark Angel explained that he wasn’t trying to use anybody for comedy, and he came out to protest.
According to him, someone almost hit a protester with his car, and the protesters made attempt to mob the guy. Mark refused and asked them not to turn the protest to a violent one.
However, the protesters got angry and one of them suddenly started screaming – “you want to use us for comedy”.
Mark insisted that the guy’s comment had nothing to do with the situation and he has no idea why he had to say something like that.
Watch the video below;
A white woman known as Jessie Joe Jacobs, has revealed that she traced her ancestry to Nigeria years ago and she’s very proud to identify with the West African country.
According to her, a minister during the first Nigerian democracy, Dr. Moses Majekodunmi is her grandfather.
She shared a throwback photo of Majekodunmi and the then prime minister of Nigeria, Alhaji Tafewa Balewa, meeting with JF Kennedy in 1961.
In a post she shared on her Instgram page, Jessie described her grandpa as a very respected politician who survived many military coups that killed a lot of people.
Jessie went further by stating that she is using the black history month to celebrate her granddad, adding that she never got to know about her black history until she was in her teenage years.
She added that when she got to know of her black heritage, she became prouder of herself as she drew inspiration from it.
See her full post below;
This is my Grandpa with JF Kennedy. He was a senior minister in the first Nigerian Democracy after independence and was hosted with Nigeria’s new president at Blair House by JF Kennedy in 1961.
My Grandpa was an incredible man and well respected in Nigeria and across Africa in his role as health minister and leading figure in obstetrics, founding a hospital and even surviving a political coup.
As part of Black History Month, I would like to celebrate and share about my own black history I didn’t grow up knowing very much about my Nigerian history until I got into my teens. I was born and grew up in Teesside in a family who had lived in the area for a a number of generations, originally economic migrants from Ireland, Scotland and as far as Poland. My granddad William Jacobs and his family before him, ran market stalls on Stockton High street.
I always knew I was different, skin slightly darker, hair slightly curlier but I tried hard just to fit in. Learning about my African heritage made a big impact, learning about part of my history that I knew so little about gave me pride and inspiration, enabling me to own more of who I was and am.
This is why Black History Month is important to me, it gives us all a chance to learn more about the parts of black history in Britain that have been hidden; uncover the great achievements, the brilliant people that make up our diverse communities and enabling those communities to find the same pride and inspiration in their history as I found in mine.
(Grandpa is the cheeky looking guy on the right)
Former Niger Delta militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo a.k.a Tompolo has made his first public appearance in 4 years after being declared wanted by security agencies.
Recall that Tompolo was declared wanted in 2016 following two bench warrants issued against him by a Federal High Court in Lagos, where he was charged with N45.9bn fraud.
Speaking in a court after the declaration was made, the anti-graft agency told a federal judge that the whereabouts of the former militant leader was unknown. The EFCC further disclosed that all the security agencies can’t find him.
Minister of state for Labour, Festus Keyamo who was a counsel to the EFCC at that time said;
“We wish to inform the court that the warrant of arrest that this court issued in respect of the first defendant (Mr. Ekpemupolo) has not been executed despite the best efforts of all the security agents in this country.
“Every security agent in this country is involved in the search for the first defendant. What is unfolding is something that has never been seen before in this country for a very long time.”
Making his first public appearance in 4 years, Tompolo was seen vibing to an Ijaw song with his kinsmen who wore traditional outfits.
Video from the scene was streamed live on Facebook.
Here are videos below;
The Lekki Concession Company has debunked claims it removed the CCTVs at the Lekki-Victoria Island tollgate just before the sad shooting of peaceful protesters on Tuesday, October 20.
Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat shared a copy of the statement and wrote ;
This press release by the Lekki Concession Company should provide some feedback about a lot of stories we have seen on social media about the Lekki toll gate. It is important to understand all the factors at play as we continue to investigate. Perimeter CCTV was not removed.
Read the statement from the company below
Veteran musician, 2face has blasted his former bandmate, Blackface for saying he never spoke up during the PDP administration.
This came after 2Face called for a total shutdown of activities in Nigeria in support of the widespread #EndSARS protest.
See tweet below;
I wonder why everybody is still going to work. We need total shutdown until this politicians start to answer!!
Unless them wan use sars come pursue us go work
#EndSARS
#EndPoliceBrutality #endimpunity #endlooting
Make only market for essential things dey.
However reacting to this, Blackface took a swipe at 2Face who according to him never spoke up during the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) administration even though things were allegedly worse then.
See below;
When e bad pass like this under PDP you no talk say make them close our country down, you been dey sing say you dey feel like Obasanjo…because you dey under their payroll abi wetin ? My guy this your point no valid,I no believe say you reason before you talk am Flag of Nigeria✌
Firing back at him, 2Face described his former bandmate as an “idiot”.
See tweet;
@Blackfacenaija
Austin ahmedu u are a total idiot. Fuck u and all u are. Stupidity kee u there.
See the exchange that ensued below;
@Blackfacenaija Austin ahmedu u are a total idiot. Fuck u and all u are. Stupidity kee u there.
— #endsars #endimpunity #endlooting (@official2baba) October 21, 2020
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has appealed to President Buhari to address the nation following the unfortunate incident at the Lekki tollgate in Lagos on Tuesday, October 20.
EndSARS protesters who were seemingly stranded and couldn’t beat the announced curfew were gathered at the tollgate and were shot at by security agents dressed in military uniform.
The 2019 Presidential candidate shared a video on his IG page where he said ;
”I urge President Buhari to speak to the nation even as he speedily implements the demands laid out by our young compatriots”
Popular Nollywood Actress, Uche Elendu, has taken to her social media page to cry out after her business place was looted dry by thugs.
Lagos and some other parts of Nigeria have witnessed pandemonium from thugs who hijacked a protest that was previously successful.
She wrote on her instagram page ;
I was still trying to get myself to recover from the heartbreak of innocent lives lost yesterday now my hard work and investment is gone.
Looted by the same people we are fighting for. Oh Lord strengthen me
They took all my years of struggle and hardwork from me.. everything ?? .. I thank God for life. Posterity will judge all of you. E shock me ooooo
https://www.instagram.com/p/CGnUyzoHCE6/
Yesterday, a promising young lad, Okechukwu Obi-Enadhuze was killed during the unrest in Lagos yesterday.
It was reported that Oke died as a result of a gunshot wound, but now, his younger brother, Daniel has broken silence to share the gory details of how his brother was stabbed in the neck by thugs.
Read Below;
Good day, My name is Obi-Enadhuze Daniel younger brother of the now deceased Okechukwu Obi-Enadhuze
@O_OkeeI, my brother and mother lived at makinde police barracks, mafoluku, Oshodi, Lagos State. Today at about 11 o’clock in the morning…
… the police station at makinde was attacked by thugs who wanted to destroy the station, I my mom and brother were holed up in our house, The attack went on for hours before the thugs eventually breached the police and proceeded to set the station on fire, after accomplishing..
…this they set their sights to the barracks and began the assault, they proceeded to destroy every car in the barracks, my mom’s 2 cars where destroyed and set on fire and then they infiltrated our house by breaking the door…
… they then proceeded to ransack the house and carted away with everything we own, my brother on trying to get them to take everything but spare us was pushed to my mom’s room and stabbed on the neck, the attacker then proceeded to attack me but missed my neck…
…but got my chin instead, after this my mom and I carried my brothers body to the entrance of the station soliciting for help from the thugs still ravaging the barracks, we were finally able to put him in a wheelbarrow and took him to a hospital where he was…
… rejected because “he was already dead” unfazed we moved him to another hospital where he met the same treatment this was where he bled his last drops of blood and died, his body has now been moved to a morgue…
…we have lost every single thing we own, as our house was completely ransacked and set on fire the only thing left is my brothers phone and at about 8 o’clock this evening the barracks was still on fire but Okechukwu has paid with the ultimate price…
…I and my mother are homeless with nothing now but we’re safe for now, we thank everyone that has been able to reach out to us, and were able to share consoling words with us in these trying times, God bless you…
While we were holed up in the house the three of us said these words together and we say it again ” THREE OF US ARE HERE, THREE OF US ARE TOGETHER, THREE OF US ARE SAFE”…
Let it be known that my brother @O_Okee was NOT killed by a police bullet but died a hero protecting my mother and I.
If you see this please retweet, let the world know how Okechukwu died. He was NOT killed by a police bullet but thugs in his home!
A video has surfaced online showing the moment police officers opened fire on young protesters in Port Harcourt, Rivers state.
The protesters had made their way to a police station in the state but the officers as part of efforts to ward them off, opened fire on them but the bullets could not penetrate.
The young men who were being shot at, could be seen holding some objects which are said to be ‘bullet proof’ charms.
Police men numbering about 20 stayed at the entrance to the station and engaged the protesters who were standing at a considerable distance.
Watch the video below:
Former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has condemned the attack on #EndSARS protesters at Lekki toll gate, Lagos State.
Fayo made the displeasure known in a series of tweets on Wednesday.
He also condemned the silence of the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), over the killings of #EndSARS protesters.
He tweeted, “My heart is heavy. Like every other concerned Nigerians, I’m worried. I’m sad that soldiers were sent to shoot at our youths, who were only expressing their anger against the system.
“I sympathize with families of the deaths and pray that God will heal the injured.
“However, the sad reality we must face now is that the current situation in our nation is a result of allowing a clearly incompetent man to ascend to the highest office in the land. I saw all these coming and I warned Nigerians. You can’t wear a white robe on a pig.
“Life does not matter to a clueless leader whose only fulfilment is that he is called Mr. President. He cares about no one except himself. That’s why up till now, the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has not said a word. Sad.”
My heart is heavy. Like every other concerned Nigerians, I'm worried. I'm sad that soldiers were sent to shoot at our youths, who were only expressing their anger against the system. I sympathize with families of those who lost their lives and pray that God will heal the injured
— Peter Ayodele Fayose (@GovAyoFayose) October 21, 2020
However, the sad reality we must face now is that the current situation in our nation is as result of allowing a clearly incompetent man to ascend to the highest office in the land. I saw all these coming and I warned Nigerians. You can’t wear a white robe on a pig.
— Peter Ayodele Fayose (@GovAyoFayose) October 21, 2020
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 their lives and were beaten and abused. I understand the injustices that have been going on in Nigeria, it sickens me. SARS came to my attention last week and immediately I posted about it! I had not heard of it before as I have not been following closely Instagram as much as I usually do due to some serious personal family challenges. As a result I have been mostly posting funny things to try to make people smile.
After researching on line I understood that SARS (a special task force supposedly to stop crime) were abusing their power and harassing young people. Very much like what we have been protesting for , here in America. Everyday we are disproportionatly stoped harassed jailed and sometimes killed ! These senseless killings of our black men and women! The brutal treatment of our people by law enforcement ! No knock warrants etc. Of course I guess much of the public does not think we have personal problems in our family . We are supposed to be super human and not have loss, or health issues or personal problems because our sole purpose is supposed to be of service and humility and take as much abuse from the haters as they choose to put on us. No matter what my daughter does she is scrutinized and torn apart! She Makes a record and uses all African artist, producers, writers. She is criticized because She didn’t get artist from every country in Africa there are 52 countries! Then she makes a film that by the way she doesn’t profit a penny off of, because she spent every penny in the budget on making something that celebrates our heritage!
What profiting off of you did she do? She made art!! She is an artist! That is what artist do. She is not your political leader and not your whipping board. They saw a 30 second trailer and critics and couch activist attacked! !!! yes I said it and I meant it! They came out and did their usual thing about her being a culture vulture and saying some of the most ugly and vile things about her that were totally not true and insults galore.
Someone that was on the last project who BTW is in constant contact with her team decided that instead of contacting her team and asking her to post to assist in spreading the word . I am appalled that They would get on social media and do it !! Why not ask the people you are dealing with all the time????? On her team!! I don’t understand that !!! I am sure at the time she was not thinking straight because of the trauma that the country was facing but come on!!!!!! I have had enough of the hating and am personally tired of the attacks. And it is disgusting how people sit behind a computer and talk crap all day and many of them do absolutely nothing else ! It is so easy to post ! Don’t get me wrong posting is very important that’s why I do it every day about social issues. It spreads the word and that is important But everybody has a right to activate in their own way. If we do us , and focus on what WE can do and not expect Beyonce to do exactly what she is told when you tell her to do it! Then we would get it done better.
When I made my post it was not about any group of people and certainly not the Nigerian People ! Only the attackers and haters that no matter what she does you feel entitled to bully someone and take credit for bullying her into making a by a statement !! By the way many people are just posting today because it has gone to the next level after last nights tragic events. Are you critics attacking them? Sorry if I offended anyone just trying to make a statement for change and asking for help ! I was not talking to you ! Those comments were for the rude attackers that rudely ,constantly come for us in a vile and abusive way ! Trying to bully and shame us into submission just like the oppressors. We not your whipping board . I am not here for it! You do not run me and bully me I will fight back. You don’t take credit for bullying her to post ! I pray everyday for Nigeria and all countries that are being abused and murdered for the color of our skin!!! I would do anything to help but stop with the abuse and stop trying to make Her your spokesperson and shaming people for doing things in their own way!!!!
#endsars
Machete wielding hoodlums attacked an Igbosere High Court, Obalende on Wednesday evening 21 October carting away many valuablews.
The Igbosere High court attack comes after scores of reprisal attacks and mob violence were reported in different parts of Lagos state and Nigeria today following the shooting and killing of Unarmed #EndSars protesters by Nigerian Army soldiers in Lekki Toll Gate on Tuesday night, October 20, garnering local and international condemnation.
In a video making the rounds online, one of the thugs could be seen dressed in a judge’s robe and wig, wielding a machete.
After looting the court, the rioters set it on fire.
See a clip from the scene below ;
Igbosere magistrate court is reportedly on fire.#EndSARSpic.twitter.com/Zi5RPlBwXk
— #EndSARS (@OloriSupergal) October 21, 2020
Mohammed Adamu, the inspector-general of police (IGP), has ordered the withdrawal of police officers attached to very important persons (VIP).
The directive was issued via a police wireless message on Wednesday and seen by TheCable.
This development comes after a two weeks of protests by Nigerians demanding an end to police brutality in the country.
In the directive issued to police zonal commands and which is to take immediate effect, only those attached to government houses, the senate president and the speaker of the house of representatives are exempted.
“Inspector-general of police directs you to withdraw all protect personnel attached to all VIPs, except those attached to government houses, senate president, speaker, house of representatives with immediate effect,” the message read.
“Any commander who violates this order will bear the consequences. Any protect personnel found escorting or guarding any VIP with or without firearm is deemed to be deployed by the commander and the commander will be sanctioned.”
All withdrawn operatives were directed to report to their commands.
In a shift, Pope Francis has voiced his support for same-sex civil unions in a documentary that debuted in Rome today, October 21, 2020.
Speaking about pastoral outreach and care for people who identify as LGBTQ, the pontiff said that he thinks same-sex couples should be allowed to have “civil unions”.
His comments in the documentary directed by Evgeny Afineevsky has been described by observers as his clearest remarks yet on gay relationships.
“Homosexual people have a right to be in a family,” Pope Francis said in the documentary.
“They are children of God and have a right to a family. Nobody should be thrown out or made miserable over it.
“What we have to create is a civil union law. That way they are legally covered.”
He added that he “stood up for that”, apparently referring to his time as Archbishop of Buenos Aires when, although opposing same-sex marriages in law, he supported some legal protections for same-sex couples.
The film Francesco, about the life and work of Pope Francis, premiered as part of the Rome Film Festival.
As well as the Pope’s comments on civil unions, the film also shows him encouraging two gay men to attend church with their three children.
Pope Francis’s biographer, Austen Ivereigh, told the BBC he was “not surprised” by the latest comments.
“This was his position as Archbishop of Buenos Aires,” said Mr Ivereigh. “He was always opposed to marriage being for same-sex couples. But he believed the church should advocate for a civil union law for gay couples to give them legal protection.”
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 in Nigeria.
The center-back also stated that the situation in Nigeria has nothing to do with democracy as he noted that it’s more like a military rule which he says is a violation of human rights at the highest order.
The defender wrote:
After my short statement about Nigeria already last week I’m now even more shocked about how the situation there has got more and more out of control. This saddens me so much. This has absolutely nothing to do with democracy.
It is more like a military rule and it’s a violation of human rights at the highest order. President@mbuhari and the Nigerian Army, stop killing peaceful young protesters. Stop killing the people you are supposed to protect.
The protesters didn’t ask for war, just for a better Nigeria. #EndPoliceBrutalityinNigeria #EndSARS
There is so much unrest and pandemonium going on in the county as a movement that started as a peaceful call for an end to police brutality metamorphosed into events of carnage and destruction.
Earlier today, the headquarters of the Nation Newspaper located on Fatai Atere street in Mushin, Lagos state, has been set on fire by a mob.
Watch a video from the scene below
Bola Tinubu, national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), is believed to be the main target of the attacks.
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has given the inmates who escaped from the Benin Medium Security Correctional Centre, Sapele Road and the Oko Medium Security Correctional Centre up till Friday, October 23 to return voluntarily or face the wrath of the law.
According to Nigerian Tribune, the governor gave the three-day ultimatum in Benin on Wednesday, October 21, while on an assessment tour of the facilities in company of the the Controller of Correction, Edo State Command, Babayo Maisanda, who announced that six out of the 1,993 inmates who escaped during the jail breaks had voluntarily returned.
It would be recalled that some hoodlums who highjacked the peaceful #EndSARS protest in the state had on Monday attacked the two Correctional Centres and freed the inmates after unleashing terror on the facilities, its personnel and their properties, mostly, vehicles.
Earlier, we reported the sad death of a young Nigerian man who was shot dead just three hours after speaking about the sad situation of things in the country.
The man identified as Oke, in his tweet, wrote ”Nigeria cannot end me”.
However the young man has now died and it sent Nigerians on social media into mourning.
OKe’s girlfriend found about his death on social media and the sadness was so overwhelming for her.
Sharing what seems like the last loved-up photo they took, she wrote ;
We had forever to go Oke
See screenshots below; (Read from Bottom to Top);
President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo has lent his voice on the ongoing unrest in Nigeria.
The President reacted via his social media handle, revealing that he has spoken with President Buhari and that the president is committed to ending the ENDSARS impasse.
See below ;
”I join all well-meaning persons in calling for calm, and the use of dialogue in resolving the #EndSARS impasse in Nigeria. I have spoken with President Buhari, who is committed to this end, and has begun the processes that will lead to reform.
Violence, be it on the part of the Police or protesters, cannot be the solution. To the families who have lost their loved ones, I express my sincere condolences, and I wish the injured a speedy recovery.”
I join all well-meaning persons in calling for calm, and the use of dialogue in resolving the #EndSARS impasse in Nigeria. I have spoken with President Buhari, who is committed to this end, and has begun the processes that will lead to reform. 1/2
— Nana Akufo-Addo (@NAkufoAddo) October 21, 2020
Foreign rapper, Cardi B has asked the Nigerian government to treat its people right if they want their country to be great.
Cardi, who has joined the league of other prominent international celebrities like Rihanna, Beyoncé, Nicki Minaj, Diddy, Chance The Rapper, Tori Lanez and others in letting the world know the state of the country, is seen in a video addressing the Nigerian government.
Cardi B says although, she knows nothing about politics or how to govern a nation but she knows if the government to treat their people right, then the nation will be happy.
Watch her below,
Popular Nigerian singer, Wizkid has called for the resignation of President Muhammadu Buhari, the vice president, Yemi Osinbajo and the Inspector General of Police, Adamu Mohammed.
This is coming after the shooting of unarmed protesters, by men of the Nigerian armed Forces last night, at the Lekki Toll plaza.
The music sensation described Buhari’s administration has a failed government, adding that he should resign from office, alongside the vice president and the Inspector general of police.
He tweeted,
“@MBuhari you are a failure! Old and incompetent! Step down! We don’t want you, your Vice President and your IG! Resign!”
In other news, Canadian rapper, Tory Lanez has lent his voice to the #EndSARS campaign against police brutality and extrajudicial killings in Nigeria.
Speaking during an Instagram live with his fans last night, the rapper spoke about the ongoing unrest in Nigeria and pleaded with his celebrity friends to also help bring awareness.
Senate minority leader, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe has disclosed that, he will be putting out names of five ‘most notorious’ officers of the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigeria Police Force.
Abaribe stated this in response to Senator Biodun Olujimi’s motion on the #EndSARS protests and the need for comprehensive police reforms in the country.
According to him, the only solution to the country’s problem, is for the President to look at the issues and address the nation on them.
In his words,
I support this motion. I think part of what is going to resolve this issue is for the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to look at the issue and address the nation on them.
I will also forward to you (the Senate) the names of the five most notorious SARS Officers who have been fingered in killing so many Nigerians.
I suggest also that in doing that, he (Buhari) must try a way of setting up a judicial panel that will have people that are well respected by the same youth so that they can address a certain issue and that issue is those notorious SARS officers that have been identified and even identified by the Presidential Panel.
