Security
Senate Seeks Pakistan’s Support in Building Defence Industry
The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has urged Pakistan to assist Nigeria in the capacity building of her Defence Industry.
#EndSARS Protesters Hold Jumat Prayers On The Road
#EndSARS protesters in Abuja on Friday continued their protests across the city, demanding justice for all victims of police brutality and killings. While they continue to press for their demands to be met, the protest took another twist as Muslim youths observed their Jumat prayers on the road.This comes 24 hours after the Federal Capital …
Human Rights Watch Calls For Prosecution of Police Officers Harassing #EndSARS Protesters
The Human Rights Watch has called for the prosecution of police officers and other security operatives using excessive force on #EndSARS protesters.
#EndSARS: Sowore disgraced as Abuja protesters prevent the AAC presidential candidate from addressing them
Candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the last presidential election, Mr Omoyele Sowore was disgraced by Abuja Protesters demanding comprehensive police reform, on Thursday, when they prevented him from addressing them. Mr Sowore, a self acclaimed activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, had arrived when the protesters were echoing their demands at the …
Obiano sacks ex-Anambra SARS commander, backs protesters, says ex-Anambra SARS commander will be prosecuted
As the #EndSars protest against police brutality continue to spread nation wide, Governor of Anambra, Willie Obiano, has endorsed the protest. however, despite the fact that Mohammed Adamu, inspector-general of police (IGP), announcing a ban on the special anti-robbery squad (SARS), the protesters refused to leave the streets, demanding an overhaul of the police. In …
#EndSARS: Abuja authorities announce ban on protests
As protest continue unabated across the country, the Abuja administration, in a bid to halt the spread of the protest, has announced a ban on street protests. The ban is meant to stop the #EndSARS protesters who have been marching since last week demanding a ban on a notorious police unit, SARS, and comprehensive police …
MC Oluomo Not Behind Attacks on #EndSARS Protesters – NURTW
A spokesman for the chairman of the National Union of the Road Transport Workers in Lagos State has denied reports that his principal, Musiliu Akinsanya aka MC Oluomo, was sponsoring violent attacks against the #EndSARS protesters.
Heavy Rainfall Kills 30 People in Southern India
At least 30 people have been killed because of sudden torrential rains and flooding in southern India, officials said Thursday.
EndSARS Protest: Nigerian Army Releases Statement
The Nigerian Army has released a statement regarding the ongoing protests against police brutality in Nigeria.
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Endorses #EndSARS Protest, Shares Crowdfunding Links
Jack Dorsey, founder of social media platform, Twitter, has expressed support for the #EndSARS protests rocking the nation.