Several Nigerian celebrities have been declared culpable for the killings and arson that accompanied the EndSARS protests across the country. The Centre for Social Justice, Equity and Transparency (CESJET) said its preliminary report on the mass action revealed that these individuals triggered the corresponding violence, looting and near anarchy that followed by peddling fake news. Some of […]
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Group alleges politicians hijacked #EndSARS protests to destabilize Nigeria
Some youth leaders, social media influencers and non-governmental organisations have confirmed that the #EndSARS protests across the country were hijacked by politicians and anti-Nigeria forces to destabilise the nation. The group, under the auspices of March4Nigeria movement, also vowed to support the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari at a town hall meeting on Saturday in […]
#EndSARS: Youths urged to quit violence, appreciate President’s offer
The Centre for Africa Liberation and Socio-Economic Rights (CALSER) has urged youths in the country to quit the #EndSARS violence and embrace the “generous and kind-heartedness of President Muhammadu Buhari.” In a town hall meeting with the theme: ‘Consensus Building for National Unity, Peace, Cohesion and Confidence in the Administration of President Muhammadu Buhari,’ in […]
Odi leaders say Obasanjo not qualified to comment on Lekki shooting
Some leaders in Odi community of Bayelsa state under the aegis of Concerned Citizens of Odi have berated former President Olusegun Obasanjo over his recent comments on the shooting incident in Lekki. The community leaders said the former president is not in a situation to speak on the activities of a military invasion. The group […]
#ENDSARS: PGF boss says APC morally eroded, seeks overhauling of govt machinery
Director General of the Progressives Governors Forum (PGF) Salihu Moh. Lukman, has said that the ongoing crisis in the country is eroding the moral credibility of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and it’s leaders, The APC chieftain said unless the current administration is able to develop a strong national response and restore peace in […]
Lekki Shooting: Group urges caution on identity of gunmen
The Civic Situation Room on #ENDSARS Protests has urged Nigerians and the international community against hasty conclusion over the identity of gunmen who attacked #EndSARS protesters at Lekki toll gate, Lagos. In its routine update on Wednesday by co-chairman, Uche John Madu, the situation room called for patience as proper investigation is carried out to ascertain […]
#EndSARS: Call for Buhari’s resignation undemocratic, diaspora group says
The Nigerians in Diaspora Organization (NIDO), New York Chapter, on Tuesday, described the call for President Muhammadu Buhari’s resignation as abuse to democratic principles. According to the group, the ongoing #EndSARS protests across the country have been hijacked by desperate politicians who they said are behind the campaign demanding for the president’s resignation. In […]
Crocodile Smile: Non-criminals have nothing to fear, group assures
The Coalition of Human Rights Monitoring Groups (CHRMG) has assured Nigerians of maximum safety throughout the Nigerian Army’s operation ‘Crocodile Smile’ which it says is targeted at criminals. CHRMG’s coordinator, Abubakar Gana, gave this assurance on Monday at a press conference in Abuja ahead of the start of the exercise. Gana said the annual operation […]
#ENDSARS: Group seeks ceasation of protests, cites human rights abuses
The Civil Situation Room has called for an immediate suspension of the #EndSARS protests across the country over human rights abuses. The situation room, consisting of over 100 human rights groups said the protests have taken a violent twist in recent days, infringing on the rights of other citizens and entrenching criminal activities. Protests demanding […]
#EndSARS: Diaspora group warns against calls for Buhari’s resignation
Some well-meaning Nigerians in the diaspora have warned #EndSARS protesters not to cross the red line with the call for President Muhammadu Buhari’s resignation. According to the Nigerians in Diaspora Monitoring Group (NDMG), United Kingdom chapter, any attempt to violently coerce a legitimately elected president in any country to resign is a treasonable felony. The […]