The Coalition of Oduduwa Descendants (COD) have absolved the Nigerian Army of any wrongdoing at Lekki toll gate or any part of the country during the EndSARS protests. In a statement signed by General-Secretary, Kolawole Emmanuel, on Monday, the Oduduwa group said the troops acted in the best interest of the nation. According to the COD, […]
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EndSARS and the betrayal of our humanity
By Charles Ibekwe With the turbulence of #EndSARS protests gradually calming down in states rocked by the senseless riots in the pretext of protests by some Nigerian youths, a lot have been exposed. Nigerians now know the covert agenda of some leaders and senior citizens to destabilize the country, through clandestine sponsorship or encouragement of […]
The Hague and oblique actors of bloodshed in Nigeria
By Alfred Babalola Those searching for the freest people on earth, should come to Nigeria. In this most populous black nation, even prominent citizens refuse regulation by any standard of morality and laws. And examples of such abnormalities would full a basket and overflow, like the blessings of Jehovah God! Nigeria is democratically governed now. […]
#EndSARS Violence: Group threatens to drag alleged instigators, protesters to ICC
The Global Network for Human Rights (GNHR) has vowed to drag instigators of violence that led to the killing of policemen and destruction of properties during the EndSARS protests to the International Criminal Court. The group, at a press conference on Friday in Abuja, said these individuals must be brought to justice for their roles […]
FG arraigns seven over Delta North Killings
The Federal Government has arraigned seven persons on a three-count amended criminal charge alleged to have been involved in the 2017 killing of indigenes of Idumuje-Ugboko Community of Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta state. The seven accused persons were arraigned before Justice Okon Abang of a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja. All […]
Breaking: Tension as unknown soldiers arrest Catholic priest in Cross River
*** Governor Ayade fingered It has just been confirmed that Rev. Fr. Titus Armon, Assistant Parish Priest of Holy Spirit Parish, Abuochiche, Bekwarra LGA was arrested yesterday evening at about 6pm by military men who didn’t identify themselves. Eye witness accounts by parishioners who attended Evening Mass said Father Armon was picked up right in […]
EndSARS Violence and Nigerian Army’s Footprints
By Thomas Uzah PhD The recent revelation with regards to the number of casualties at the Lekki Tollgate incident once again highlights why Nigerians must be circumspect before we disseminate information and draw conclusions on burning national issues. I recall I had my reservations when news went round town that the Nigerian Army had massacred […]
Upon Femi Falana, the Blood of the Innocent
By Oni Johnson Self-styled activist, Femi Falana (SAN), must be proud of what he has gifted Nigeria – a celebrity activist son, Falz, a key inciter of the #EndSARS protests that almost sent Nigeria back to the stone ages but for the timely intervention of the real patriot. This piece is however not about Falz, […]
EndSARS and the professionalism of the Nigerian Army
By Nkechi Odoma A lot of confusions have assailed Nigeria now over #EndSARS protests. Merchants of violence and bloodbath have taken control of parts of Nigeria in irrefutably dubious protests. Hidden retrogressive schemes have been hatched and re-enacted by various interests within the country. Surely, these demonstrations have become a mass exhumation and combination of […]
Lekki Shooting: Army acted within rules of engagement, professionalism required – Coalition
The Coalition for Truth and Justice (CTJ) says the Nigerian Army didn’t breach its rules of engagement at the Lekki tollgate in Lagos or anywhere in the country during the EndSARS protests. According to the coalition, the troops acted in its usual professional manner and have been agents of stabilization, instrumental to restoration of peace. The […]