Urges President Buhari to immediately address nation By Aminu Imam Amidst the unending #EndSARS protests by youths across some parts of the nation, the current Chairman, Northern Broadcasters Owners Association (NBMOA), Alh. (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, has expressed the association’s concern and called on all Nigerians to exercise restraint and embrace dialogue. Dr. Ramalan, who also the owner of Liberty TV/Radio stations as well as Voice of Liberty/Muryar Yanci on-line platforms, revealed this in a press statement yesterday. According to the Chairman, “The NBMOA has noted with great concern, events…
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NSCDC deploys personnel to protect critical infrastructures nationwide
Following the outcome of the widespread #EndSARS protest in many parts of the country that has taken a dangerous turn in recent time, the Commandant-General, Nigerian Security Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Abdullahi Gana Muhammadu, has declared emergency status on all critical infrastructure and national assets in the country. To this end, he has directed all state commandants to immediately re-inforce the deployment of personnel to all strategic critical infrastructure and national assets located in their various states to forestall any act of vandalism, arson or destruction of these critical assets…
Read More#EndSARS: We’re worried about hunger, anger in Nigeria – Fayemi
Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State said yesterday that he and his colleagues in the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) were concerned about discontent, hunger and anger in the country and would be ready to work with other stakeholders to find a lasting solution. Governor Fayemi, who is the NGF Chairman, said the raging nationwide ENDSARS protests resulted from years of pent-up emotion, anger and hunger in the land, adding that the governors are committed to larger reform of the polity not only much-taunted Police reform. The Governor spoke on Sunday…
Read MoreMany injured, cars destroyed as hoodlums attack #EndSARS protesters in Abuja, Lagos
Pro-SARS thugs have attacked #EndSARS protesters in Abuja on Wednesday morning, The thugs, who were armed with cutlasses, invaded the protest venue at Berger junction about an hour after the #EndSARS protesters had convened. They harassed the protesters, including passers-by, destroying vehicles parked in the area. At least five cars were destroyed at the scene, while an unconfirmed number of the protesters sustained injuries. Hoodlums on Wednesday attacked and robbed protesters on a peaceful protest at the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. Also, hoodlums launched the attack around 3 p.m. leaving several of the…
Read More#EndSARS: I’ll bring culprits to justice, Buhari assures protesters
…Sanwo-Olu to meet Buhari as protests turn violent in Lagos …Training of new unit taking over from SARS will begin next week – IGP …10 protesters have been killed by police, says Amnesty International President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Abuja declared that disbanding of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) is the first step to extensive police reforms by his administration. President Buhari also directed that all those responsible for misconduct or wrongful acts be brought to justice. ”I will like to use this opportunity to say a word on the…
Read More#EndSARS: Buhari, Osinbajo’s daughters join campaign
It’s a worthy cause that must be supported by all – Gov Yahaya Bello Yahoo Yahoo boys, thugs, robbers behind protest – Yerima Shettima President Muhammadu Buhari’s daughter, Zahra, and Vice President Osinbajo’s daughter, Kiki have joined the ongoing #EndSARS protest against police brutality in the country. Kiki Osinbajo had on Saturday shared a post on her Instagram page saying “Police brutality must end now” using the hashtags #endpolicebrutality and #endsars While Zahra Buhari shared an image on her insta-story that says “#EndPoliceBrutality Daughters of the President and the Vice-President…
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