The governor of Osun State, Gboyega Oyetola, has declared a 24-hour curfew on the state, effective from 11:59 pm (today), until further notice. Mr Oyetola said the curfew followed the dangerous dimension the EndSARS protest had assumed across the country, particularly in the South West states. A statement issued on Tuesday in Osogbo by the […]
The #EndSARS protests which started peacefully across the country have been hijacked in some states. Speaking when he featured on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme, on Monday, Shaibu said the government would do its best to protect residents. “It’s quite unfortunate that the #EndSARS protests today went violent and the correctional service at Sapele […]
Security agents on Tuesday night allegedly opened fire on the peaceful protesters at the Lekki toll gate, witnesses have said. Nollywood star, Omoni Oboli, tweeted at 6:44 p.m. that “they are shooting at the peaceful protesters at Lekki toll. Please help.” Several witnesses at the Lekki toll gate where the protesters have been protesting for […]
Detectives from the Delta State Police Command, have arrested the videographer behind last Saturday’s viral video alleging the killing of one person by operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, in Ughelli, headquarters of Ughelli North local government area of the state. The video which sparked tension within and outside the state also led to […]
At least two protesters have been killed by armed thugs who attacked Governor Gboyega Oyetola’s convoy in Osogbo, Osun State, during the #EndSARS protest on Saturday, witnesses said. Three witnesses who spoke with our correspondent said the killing occurred in Ayepe area of Osogbo some minutes past 4 p.m. Pictures and videos showing the victims […]
The cars, displayed for sale at a car stand, were set ablaze by alleged thugs hired to disrupt the agitation for comprehensive police reform by #EndSARS protesters. It was gathered that the miscreants had attempted to attack the demonstrators at Apo during their rally on Monday morning. However, the protesters overpowered and repelled them But […]