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A once peaceful demonstrations by people seeking an end to SARS and all forms of police brutality in Nigeria on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, degenerated into mayhem after soldiers opened …

Nigerian feminist advocacy group, Feminist Coalition, has released a statement addressing the way forward for the #ENDSARS agitation following the president’s speech yesterday, October 22. The women advocacy group which …

Nigerian Instagram comedian Ogunleye Olamide Babatunde, better known by his stage name Oluwa Dolarz, has announced the birth of his first child with his girlfriend. The excited new dad took …

Video evidence has surfaced showing that the COVID-19 palliatives found untouched in a Lagos warehouse were delivered since May 1. The palliatives were donated by the NGO – Coalition Against …

Nigerian comedian, Mark Angel has reacted to a viral video alleging he was recently beaten up by #ENDSARS protesters. Mark Angel said the news of him being beaten up or …

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. …

President Muhammadu Buhari has on Thursday, October 22, told the International Community reacting to the recent violence witnessed in the country after soldiers opened fire at unarmed protesters in Lekki, …

Nigeria’s president, Muhammadu Buhari while addressing the nation Thursday, October 22, called for the suspension of all #ENDSARS protests nationwide. President Buhari in his 7 PM address asked the protesters …

Popular Catholic priest of the South East, Reverend Father Emmanuel Obimma who is more commonly known as Father Ebube Muonso today, October 22 marched with protesters at Onitsha to demand …

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 …

Angry mob has broken into a warehouse in the Maza-Maza area of Lagos State to cart away COVID-19 palliatives stored in there. There are reports that the goods which include …

Popular Nollywood actress Uche Elendu has cried out on social media after hoodlums seized the opportunity of the ongoing confusion following the #ENDSARS protests to break into her shop and …

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 …

Daniel Obi-Enadhuze, the younger brother of late Oke who died yesterday, October 21, a few hours after tweeting “Nigeria will not end me” has dispelled rumours that his brother was …

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 …

A Nigerian boy named Oke Obi-Enadhuze has died three hours after posting on Twitter that Nigeria will not end him. Oke, tweeting from his handle @O_Okee, posted on Twitter: “Nigeria …

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 …

Watch the moment soldiers began shooting #ENDSARS protesters at Lekki Toll Gate, Lagos. The protesters were unarmed only waving the national flag when the soldiers started shooting. This video was …

Nigerian Army has announced the arrest of a soldier who recorded a video begging his colleagues not to shoot at #ENDSARS protesters. The soldier now identified as Lance Corporal Harrison …

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 …

The Lekki – Ikoyi Toll Gate has been set on fire allegedly by aggrieved protesters after they were shot and some killed by security officers. Watch video below:

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 …

Popular Nollywood actress, Ada Ameh has lost her only child, Aladi Ameh. The actress who is known to dote over her only daughter took to her verified Instagram account to …

The formerly peaceful #ENDSARS protests in Lagos State have transformed into full-blown violence as thugs and hoodlums storm different parts of the state to attack people and property. The Orile …

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 …

The Executive Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has imposed a compulsory 24-hour curfew in Lagos State following the recent spate of violence in the state as thugs and hoodlums …

The ongoing #ENDSARS protests seemed to have been taken over by thugs in some areas and are now turning the formerly peaceful protests violent. The unruly thugs have blocked all …

The Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, has volunteered to become the leader of the ongoing #ENDSARS protests and march with the people to Aso Rock on October 24 to meet …

The moment a Nigerian police officer chased an unarmed young man into a speeding vehicle was caught on video which has gone viral on social media. In the video, the …

Ex-BBNaija Lockdown housemate Tolanibaj will be turning 28 tomorrow, October 20 and fans of the reality TV star have stormed different social media platforms to celebrate her. Tolanibaj’s fans who …

The ongoing #ENDSARS protests in Benin took a different turn Monday, October 19, after thugs allegedly broke into a correctional centre in Edo State to free prisoners. Following the Benin …

Mr Terry Waya who is well known as the father of popular reality TV star Kiddwaya recently addressed #ENDSARS protesters via his social media page. Writing about the ongoing protests …

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 …

American rapper Cardi B has deactivated her Twitter account after she was heavily criticized and trolled on the app for getting back with Offset who she had earlier filed to …

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 …

Ex-BBNaija housemate Ozoemena Chukwu’s passion for sports commentary is taking him places. The 27-year-old reality TV star is live tonight on Super Sports Channel 202 on the Budweiser Football Show. …

Nigerians have taken to different social media platforms to mourn Anthony Onome Unuode who was stabbed by a thug during the Abuja #ENDSARS protest on Saturday, October 17. The peaceful …

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.” …

If you are following everything that is going on in Nigeria right now, especially in connection to the ongoing #ENDSARS protests, you would definitely have come across the phrase “Soro …

MultiChoice, the parent company of DSTV has denied social media reports that DSTV has been hacked. Reports emerged a few hours ago on social media saying that the satellite TV …

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 …

Nigerians have stormed the social media pages of Mrs Anthonia Nwafor, wife of dismissed ex-SARS officer James Nwafor who has been accused of carrying out some of the most severe …