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EndSARS

October 21, 2020

#EndSARS: Buhari should fight corruption, police brutality: Bill Clinton

Mr. Clinton said Mr. Buhari should engage protesters in dialogue to find sustainable solutions to raging crises.

Former American president Bill Clinton
October 21, 2020

Nigerian soldiers, police killed 12 protesters in Lekki, Alausa — Amnesty International

The global rights group demands an urgent investigation of the killings, which threw the nation into an overnight chaos.

Amnesty International
October 21, 2020

#LekkiMassacre: Sanwo-Olu lied, soldiers killed #EndSARS protesters in Lagos: Speaker Gbajabiamila

The top Nigerian lawmaker, who represents a Lagos constituency, openly contradicts the state governor’s claim on last night’s carnage.

Femi Gbajabiamila
October 21, 2020

High Court, two police stations burnt in Rivers

Rampaging vandals torched the facilities with people inside, but the Gazette did not immediately confirm any casualties.

Police office burnt down.
October 21, 2020

Shoprite store looted in Lagos amid #EndSARS chaos

The South African retailer is often a target during unrest in the country.

Photo of people looting Shoprite in Lagos
October 21, 2020

Channels TV goes offline as smoke covers headquarters

It came shortly after TVC was forced offline after being set on fire Tuesday morning.

Channels TV
October 20, 2020

Lekki Massacre: Police reject nine bodies from Nigerian Army: Sources

The Nigerian Army is in a dilemma on how to handle bodies evacuated from the scene of the massacre on Tuesday night.

Bloody Nigerian flag and Buhari
October 20, 2020

#EndSARS: Resist urge to use force against protesters, Atiku tells Buhari

The former vice-president says will violence against anti-police brutality campaigners will only aggravate the lingering stalemate.

Atiku Abubakar
October 20, 2020

No 2021 budget without compensation for #EndSARS victims, says Gbajabiamila

#EndSARS campaigners want justice and compensation for victims of police brutality.

Femi Gbajabiamila
October 20, 2020

#EndSARS: Nigeria loses N700 billion in 12 days: Official

Businesses on Monday were paralysed in Lagos, the commercial capital, after protests against police brutality entered week three.

Naira Notes