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Notable Events In 2020
April 19, 2022
Though the year 2020 has been ravaged by a pandemic which saw Nigeria embark on total lockdown for over 3 months and partial lockdowns which is currently in place, there were notable events which motivated hopes of a better Nigeria within the course of the year. Read more about 2020 #EndSARS Protest Top on … Continue reading Notable Events In 2020
By ugo-chinedu
Second Wave Of #EndSARS Protests Rocks Nigeria
April 19, 2022
Despite the use of force to crush the #EndSARS protests in October, Nigerian youths have shown resilience in their bid to end police brutality in Nigeria after returning to the streets on Monday, December 7th, 2020. While youths in Lagos kick-started the first wave of the protests, their counterparts in Nigeria’s capital city, Abuja, … Continue reading Second Wave Of #EndSARS Protests Rocks Nigeria
By ugo-chinedu
How Safe Is Your Business?
April 19, 2022
The aftermath of the unrest that happened all over the country a few weeks earlier left the entire citizenry physically, psychologically and for several, financially bereft. Several lives were lost, property destroyed, businesses looted, and in the days that followed, many government assets and institutions were torched, particularly in Lagos State. These events have … Continue reading How Safe Is Your Business?
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HP Launches Academy To Upgrade Teachers’ Digital Skills
April 19, 2022
HP Inc, foremost information technology company has partnered with Intel, an education innovation consultancy to launch an Innovation and Digital Education Academy in Nigeria. Read more about Tech In a statement issued on Monday, the company stated that the academy was established to provide teachers with current digital skills in line with education frameworks … Continue reading HP Launches Academy To Upgrade Teachers’ Digital Skills
CNN’s Documentary On The Lekki Toll Gate Shootings
April 19, 2022
Global media powerhouse, the Cable News Network, CNN, on Wednesday, November 18, 2020, released a video documentary investigation on the Lekki toll gate shooting and killing of peaceful protesters by the Nigerian army on the night of Tuesday, October 20, 2020. Read more about #EndSARS October 20, 2020, which has gone down in history … Continue reading CNN’s Documentary On The Lekki Toll Gate Shootings
By ugo-chinedu
The Lack Of The Jurisdictional Competence Of The Various Judicial Panels Of Inquiry
April 19, 2022
‘The judicial panel of inquiries set up by the various state governors lack the jurisdictional competence to entertain the subject-matter of police brutality and human right violations.’ Following the demands made by the #EndSARS protesters on police brutality and human rights violation of Nigerians, a resolution was reached by the National Economic Council of … Continue reading The Lack Of The Jurisdictional Competence Of The Various Judicial Panels Of Inquiry
By evans-ufeli
Soro Soke: Icon Of The Soft Revolution In Nigeria
April 19, 2022
The people of Nigeria are angry with their so-called leaders and the government briefly appeared to have lost control of the situation. For a minute, and for the first time in the lifetime of the Nigeria nation, citizens threatened an uprising which they quickly decided to temper down. It was a soft revolution energised … Continue reading Soro Soke: Icon Of The Soft Revolution In Nigeria
By adedoyin
Why We Must Always Remember The Lekki Massacre As A Black Tuesday
April 19, 2022
Nigerians are still trying to catch their breath from the aftermath of the #EndSARS protests which went bad too soon. A lot of commendation, reflection, blaming, recalibration and healing have also been going on behind the scenes for some time since the Lagos state government declared a curfew after the #LekkiMassacre. Read more about … Continue reading Why We Must Always Remember The Lekki Massacre As A Black Tuesday
By adedoyin
Nigerians in History: Mobolaji Johnson
April 19, 2022
Mobolaji Olufunso Johnson was born on the 9th of February 1936. He was a Nigerian Army Brigadier who served as Military Administrator of the Federal territory of Lagos from January 1966 to May 1967 during the military regime of General JTU Aguyi-Ironsi (to July 1966, and General Gowon subsequently), and then as Governor of Lagos … Continue reading Nigerians in History: Mobolaji Johnson
By jeremiah
Social Media Influencer Of The Week: DJ Switch
April 19, 2022
On 20 October 2020, the country stood still when DJ Switch, a popular disk Jockey and entertainer in Nigeria live-streamed the horrifying events that took place at the Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos. But for this act of bravery, there would hardly be any evidence of the killing of innocent civilians on that fateful … Continue reading Social Media Influencer Of The Week: DJ Switch
Fact Check: Did The Nigerian Army Lie About Lekki Massacre?
April 19, 2022
About a week ago, the Nigerian Army launched a campaign that was to begin on the 20th October 2020 and tagged it Operation Crocodile Smile VI. The operation was declared as an effort to tackle fake news and misinformation in the online news space. Many Nigerians condemned such an operation as needless especially coming at … Continue reading Fact Check: Did The Nigerian Army Lie About Lekki Massacre?
By adedoyin
The Way Forward: Peace, Reconciliation, Rebuilding
April 19, 2022
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) notes with a deep sense of loss and pain, the loss of lives, property and livelihoods arising from the subsequent regrettable events following the recent peaceful EndSARS protests. We bemoan the unprecedented levels of destruction, plundering, arson, looting and vandalization that took place, which even with … Continue reading The Way Forward: Peace, Reconciliation, Rebuilding
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Nigerian Organisations Launch Funding Programs To Support Businesses Affected By Looting
April 19, 2022
In the wake of the looting and vandalisation that has overtaken many businesses in the country, a number of organisations have launched funding and aid programs to help these businesses thrive once again. Read more about Business Below are some funding programs that can benefit businesses affected by the raid. Dang And Friends Network … Continue reading Nigerian Organisations Launch Funding Programs To Support Businesses Affected By Looting
How Football Inspired An Awakening In Nigeria’s Young population
April 19, 2022
“Soro soke” is a Yoruba phrase that lends itself to emphasis more than anything, in my own opinion. It literally translates to “speak up” in English. But have heard it in practical conversational use over the years, one can’t help the feeling that it means way much more. I cannot honestly dissect it without … Continue reading How Football Inspired An Awakening In Nigeria’s Young population
By david-okwara
Analysing The Role Of Social Media In The Events Surrounding The #EndSARS Protests
April 19, 2022
On the 20th of October 2020, the #EndSARS protests, which were launched to call for an end to police brutality in Nigeria, went awry after soldiers allegedly opened fire on peaceful protesters at Lekki Toll Gate. Read more about #EndSARS The dramatic turn of events following that day has since sent a lot of … Continue reading Analysing The Role Of Social Media In The Events Surrounding The #EndSARS Protests
