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Christiane Amanpour of CNN had a Skype interview with Nigerian rapper Falz where she asked him many questions regarding the #ENDSARS protests and the recent violence that has followed the demonstrations. …

The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) Fatou Bensouda has spoken up about the recent violence in Nigeria, particularly the ugly incident of October 20, when security officers opened …

The Director of Defence Information, Major General John Enenche, has claimed the video evidences showing officers of the Nigerian Army shooting at unarmed protesters at Lekki toll plaza are fake …

English-born supermodel, Naomi Campbell has replied Davido’s manager, Asa Asika after he called her a ‘culture vulture’ on Twitter. Asa Asika who manages Nigerian musician Davido had earlier today taken …

Tina Knowles, mother of popular American singer, Beyonce has criticized Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage for calling out her daughter over the #ENDSARS protests going on in Nigeria. Tiwa Savage had …

The Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki, has given all the inmates who escaped from the Benin and Oko correctional centres a 3-day ultimatum to return to the prison facilities or …

English supermodel and actress Naomi Campbell has been criticized on Twitter for downplaying the recent incident in Nigeria when security forces opened fire at unarmed protesters sitting in at Lekki …

Following the shocking event of yesterday night (October 20) when security officers opened fire at unarmed #ENDSARS protesters at the Lekki Toll Gate, angry mob stormed different areas of the …

The national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has denied masterminding the recent Lekki Toll Gate incident where security personnel opened fire on unarmed protesters camping at the area. …

There are reports currently spreading on social media that DJ Switch has been arrested by the Nigerian army personnel following her live broadcast of the Lekki Toll Gate incident when …

American superstar Beyonce Knowles has written against the issues of police brutality in Nigeria and condemned the recent killings. The 39-year-old singer took to her Instagram on Tuesday night (October …

Popular Nollywood actress Eniola Badmus was not shot at Lekki Toll Gate when soldiers opened fire at unarmed protesters camping there on Tuesday night, October 20, 2020. UPDATE: Please disregard …

A newly emerged video has shown that it was army men in uniform that shot at unarmed protesters camping at Lekki Toll Gate, Lagos. The Tuesday, October 20 incident has …

Nigeria’s biggest city, Lagos, has been thrown into utter chaos as Nigerian security forces opened fire at unarmed #ENDSARS protesters camping at Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos. With the security …

In a shocking video that went viral earlier today, October 20, a Nigerian politician riding a black SUV was seen stepping out of his vehicle with a gun and shooting …

Adamu Garba, a former presidential aspirant in Nigeria, has followed through with his threat to sue Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey for supporting the #ENDSARS protests in Nigeria. Mr Garba had …

Still wondering why the youths are still protesting despite IGP’s earlier announcement that SARS has been disbanded? Well, the answer is simple. The notorious SARS police unit have been banned …

Nigerian youths are not backing down in the calls for an end to all forms of police brutality in the country. As the #ENDSARS protests continue across the country, the …

Nigerian hacker who goes by the moniker Anonymous has claimed responsibility of hacking DStv and GOtv platforms. Posting through his Twitter profile, the hacker wrote: “Access to entertainment Done. #EndSARS.” …

Nigerian hacker who goes by the moniker Anonymous had on Friday revealed he attacked some websites of top Nigerian agencies including EFCC and INEC and taken them down. Anonymous revealed …

Rinji Peter Bala was a 20-year-old student of the University of Jos (UNIJOS) in Plateau State who was shot dead by a Nigerian soldier. Rinji who was fondly called “Bobo” …

It is a known fact that the worst cases of human rights violations were recorded at Awkuzu SARS the time CSP James Nwafor headed the unit. One of the most …

Ex-SARS member and former police IPO Ugochukwu Ozoude aka Orthopaedic has been called out numerous times over severe cases of human rights violations linked to his name. Ugochukwu Ozoude’s name …

Controversial Nigerian actress Cossy Orjiakor joined the #ENDSARS protest in Lagos today, Saturday, October 17. The 36-year-old actress and model also revealed today is her birthday while speaking at the …

Police CSP Dolapo Badmus has described the report that she has been demoted by the Nigerian Police Service Commission as “fake news”. The former Lagos PPRO debunked the report in …

Nigerian top-ranking police officers Yomi Shogunle and Dolapo Badmus have been demoted from the Police Service following united calls for the dissolution of the notorious SARS police unit and the …

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has planned to activate operations for the recently created Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT) unit with 1,850 officers across the states of the country …

A tanker loaded with Premium Motor Spirit has exploded on Otedola Bridge, the Berger axis of Lagos State on Saturday morning. We gathered the incident occurred around 2 am, Saturday, …

Arrested for committing no offence Photos of her corpse showed signs of rape The SARS officers yet to be brought to book As young people across Nigeria gather in their …

Nigerian #ENDSARS protesters today, Friday, October 16, came out en masse to mourn all the victims of police brutality in Nigeria. Candlelight sessions were held across various protests grounds in …

Young people across Nigeria have taken to the streets in all parts of the country to protest against the unlawful activities of men of the SARS police unit and all …

Nigerian singer and songwriter Reekado Banks is back with a new single titled “Omo Olomo” which also featured Afrobeats star Wizkid. Omo Olomo‘s release is coming one month after the …

Lagos State NURTW chairman, Musiliu Ayinde Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo has denied sending thugs to attack #ENDSARS protesters in Alausa, Lagos. It was all over the news earlier …

Nigerian politician Adamu Garba has threatened to sue Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey for supporting the #ENDSARS protest. Adamu in a tweet posted Thursday, October 15, told Jack that if the …

The ongoing #ENDSARS protests in Lagos have turned violent today, Thursday, October 15 after scores of armed hoodlums invaded the protest grounds and attacked protesters at Alausa, Ikeja. The thugs …

There are reports currently going round on social media that Mr Femi Adesina who is the Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the President Muhammadu Buhari described the ongoing nationwide …

Reality TV star, Tacha, has impressed her fans and many Nigerians after speaking about the current #ENDSARS movement in a recent interview with Channels TV. Tacha who has continued to …

Some notable Nigerians including state governors, billionaires, entertainers and influencers had a secret Zoom meeting Monday night of which the topic of discussion was the current #ENDSARS agitation going on …

Nigerian senator Shehu Sani has reacted to Lauretta Onochie’s nomination as INEC commissioner by President Muhammadu Buhari. In response to Onochie’s nomination, Senator Sani tweeted: “Lawan Senate no go fit …

The Twitter account of Nigerian vocal journalist and social media celebrity read zero followers in the early hours of today, October 13, prompting some Nigerian social media users to think …

At least one police officer has been reported dead in a car accident involving a police van in Akure this afternoon, October 13. A van carrying officers of the Nigerian …

A Muslim man has criticised political activist Aisha Yesufu for partaking in the ongoing #ENDSARS protests in Nigeria, saying that her actions are against the Islamic religion. The unnamed Muslim …

Nollywood actress Jemima Osunde has criticized Ubi Franklin after he followed Davido and some other Nigerian celebrities including DBanj, CDQ and Koredo Bello to a meeting with the Inspector-General of …

Nigerian popular musician Davido has denied being part of the #ENDSARS protest that happened in Abuja on Sunday, October 11. Recall the superstar was captured on video marching with the …

The protest for the total scrapping of SARS police unit in Nigeria is in full force today, Monday, October 12, as irate protesters took over the toll gate in Lekki, …

Nigerian actor Alex Ekubo has taken to his Instagram page to share his excitement over a new surprise gift he just received from a male friend. The 34-year-old actor said …

Nigerian budding musician Lil Frosh has apologized for beating up his girlfriend, Gift Camille Okeoghene. Lil Frosh made the apology through a statement posted on his official Instagram page Sunday, …

American singer and songwriter Trey Songz has written in criticism of Nigeria’s president, Muhammadu Buhari, as he weighs in on the ongoing SARS issue currently rocking the country. The 35-year-old …

Kano State Governor Abdullahi Ganduje has suspended his Special Adviser on Media, Salihu Yakasai, for criticising President Buhari. Ganduje’s media aide, Yakasai had earlier spoken out in criticism of the …

The Inspector-General of Police in Nigeria Mohammed Adamu has dissolved the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) unit of the Nigerian Police across all the 36 states in Nigeria. With this new …

Dino Melaye’s new feature movie titled Lemonade will be released this week, October 16, 2020. The ex-Nigerian senator known for his bubbly and controversial personality has featured in over four …

Nigerian Twitter influencer and Pro-North advocate Sarki aka Waspapping has joined millions of other Nigerians to campaign for the scrapping of SARS police unit. Waspapping recently countered a statement purportedly …

The #ENDSARS protester shot by security officers in Oyo State has been identified as Jimoh Isiaq. The executive Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde has confirmed the incident and said …

Nigerian Afro-beats singer Burna Boy has finally joined other Nigerians in demanding an end to the brutality of men of the SARS police unit. The singer has mounted #ENDSARS billboards …

Nigerian Afropop singer Rema has cut off his dreadlocks in protest against the brutality of SARS police. The singer shared photos of his new look on social media with the …

SARS is the acronym for “Special Anti-Robbery Squad” – a unit of the Nigerian Police charged with the responsibility of protecting Nigerians from armed robbery and other kinds of violent …

Popular Nigerian rapper M.I Abaga has stated the reason he did not join his colleagues at the recent #ENDSARS protests in Lagos. Recall Nigerian youths had on October 8 and …