Crocodile Smile: Group cautions Falana, others against blackmailing Army

The Coalition for Nigeria Movement (CNM) has warned human rights lawyer, Femi Falana and others against blackmailing the Nigerian Army’s operation ‘Crocodile Smile’.  According to the group, insinuation by Falana that soldiers will be used to quell the EndSARS protests across the country is totally false.  The army announced on Friday that its annual exercise will […]

Crocodile Smile has nothing to do with #EndSARS protests, lawyer explains

Contrary to reports, a civil rights lawyer, Osuagwu Ugochukwu, says the Nigerian Army’s operation ‘Crocodile Smile’ has no relationship with the ongoing #EndSARS protests across the country.   In a statement on Sunday, Ugochukwu said the military has never involved itself in the civil uproar at all in any form whatsoever.  Protest across the country demanding an end […]

Identify, engage protesting groups’ leaders, APC chieftain tells party

Director General of the Progressives Governors Forum (PGF) and a chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Salihu Moh. Lukman, has advised the leadership of his party to urgently set up a strategic committee to recruit identified leaders of interest groups, including the leaders of the protest movement as part of efforts to end […]

#EndSARS: Don’t allow disgruntled politicians use you, coalition urges youths

The Coalition Save Nigeria (CSN) has urged youths not to allow themselves to be used by disgruntled politicians to destroy the country through the #EndSARS protests.  While admitting that it is in place for every Nigerian to seek better governance, the CSN said the current exercise may have been hijacked by those against the interest of […]

#EndSARS: Yoruba group hails Nigerian Army over Crocodile Smile

The Oduduwa Integrity Foundation (OIF) has welcomed the launch of the operation ‘Crocodile Smile’ by the Nigerian Army, describing it as “timely” at a period the corporate existence of Nigeria is under threat With the #EndSARS protests taking a violent twist after reportedly being hijacked by individuals and groups against the interest of the nation, […]

Focus on Police reforms, group urges #EndSARS protesters

The Coalition for Democracy, CD, has urged EndSARS protesters in Nigeria, to focus on the theme of their campaign of reforming the Nigeria Police in order not to allow subversive elements hijack the protest. President of the Coalition, Comrade Samson Atawodi, who spoke with newsmen in Abuja, said since President Muhammadu Buhari has signed into law […]

#EndSARS: Call for Buhari’s resignation unacceptable, politically instigated – NDF

The National Democratic Front (NDF) has warned individuals and groups hiding under the guise of the #EndSARS protest to demand President Muhammadu Buhari’s resignation to desist.  According to the NDF, the agenda of the Organisation for Global Youth Peace Empowerment and Development Initiative (OGYPEDI) and others is unacceptable and politically motivated. Protest across the country demanding […]

#March4Nigeria salutes EndSARS protesters

….launches pro-Nigeria campaign to consolidate on gains A group, #March4Nigeria has applauded Nigerians calling for an end to police brutality across the country through peaceful protest.  According to the group, the #EndSARS protest is a “vocalization of our yearnings and freedom, which have been trampled and repressed for too long”.  Protest across the nation calling for […]

#EndSARS: Give Room For Constructive Dialogue, Coalition Urges Protesters

A Coalition of multiethnic groups in Nigeria has called on the Nigerian youths to halt the on-going protest and give peace a chance. The group, under the umbrella body of the Nigeria Youth Organisation, NYO, at a press conference in Abuja, urged the protesters to be involved in constructive engagements with the Nigeria Police Force […]

Anti-Banditry: Northern group scores Nigeria Army high

Following a three-month appraisal exercise, the Northern Patriots (NP) have passed a vote of confidence on the Nigerian Army, rating its Operation Sahel Sanity as a success.  The Northern Patriots gave this commendation at a media interactive session on Thursday in Abuja.  Presenting the report on behalf of the group, National President, Alhaji Nuruddeen Dodo said sanity has […]