Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reacted to the shooting of End SARS protesters by the military in Lagos. Recall that military personnel had opened fire on protesters at Lekki tollgate shortly after curfew was announced. But, the Army in a statement on its Twitter handle said its soldiers were not at the scene. Reacting, Sanwo-Olu who visited the…

The United States on Tuesday shut down its embassy in Lagos for two days over to the escalating #ENDSARS protests. On its twitter handle @USinNigeria, the consulate said:  “Multiple demonstrations are ongoing across Nigeria – to include areas within the consular districts of Abuja and Lagos. “Although most demonstrations are peaceful, some have become violent and…

At first, many thought the #EndSARS campaign was one of those routine social media frenzy. But the movement, which is aimed at addressing deeply-ingrained culture of police brutality in Nigeria, has since gained global attention both online and on the streets — about two weeks after it commenced. The protest started as a clamour for…

Benin Jailbreak: 1,993 inmates ‘escaped from Edo prisons’ The Nigerian Correctional Service says 1,993 inmates escaped from custody in the jailbreaks that occurred in Benin and Oko prisons on Monday.  Recall that TheAnalystNG had reported how some hoodlums attacked the prisons during the #EndSARS protest in the state. Following the development, a 24-hour curfew was…

— Perpetrators will be fished out to face the full weight of the law – Gov. Bello As the nation battles to contain the #EndSARS protest against police brutality, some churches volunteered to organise prayer walks in different parts of the country. However, the peaceful prayer walk in Anyigba, Dekina local government area of Kogi…

Hoodlums set police station ablaze in Lagos —Sanwo-Olu declares 24-hr curfew in Lagos A police station in Orile-Iganmu area of Lagos state has been set ablaze by hoodlums. The incident occurred about 10:00am on Tuesday amid the protests against police brutality. The #EndSARS protests entered the 13th day today have generated both national and international…

Former Olusegun Obasanjo says President Muhammadu Buhari should demonstrate his care for the youths by attending to their demands. Obasanjo spoke when he visited Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ooni of Ife, at his palace in Ile-Ife, Osun state, on Monday. He described the #EndSARS protest as the product of an extensive agitation by the Nigerian youth. He…

President Muhammadu Buhari Monday ordered the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mr Mohammed Abubakar Adamu to protect #EndSARS protesters, saying it is within their rights to express grievances through protests. This was disclosed by the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr Sunday Dare,on Monday while fielding questions from journalists  after a meeting with the…

Hundreds of #EndSARS protesters has stormed the city of Kabba, headquarters of Kogi West Senatorial district, demanding for good governance in the state and country. The protesters, who were mainly youths, stormed the ancient city on Monday. They called for end to bad governance in the area as well as articulate for other demands for…