Archives Tag: #EndSARS
Hotels NG Founder Mark Essien Launches Discord Accounts For Politically-Conscious Nigerian Youths
April 19, 2022
“We have a powerful potential in our youth, and we must have the courage to change old ideas and practices so that we may direct their power toward good ends.” Mary Mcleod Bethune The recent nationwide protests held against police brutality in Nigeria are one of the most progressive things to happen in the … Continue reading Hotels NG Founder Mark Essien Launches Discord Accounts For Politically-Conscious Nigerian Youths
#Endsars: Poverty And Thuggery
April 19, 2022
The episode that has been #EndSARS has already been a big deal for civic engagement in Nigeria’s history since independence. The nature of the whole movement told young Nigerians a lot about themselves that was either previously unknown or just untapped. With the harrowing experience of the past week, however, and how awry things … Continue reading #Endsars: Poverty And Thuggery
By david-okwara
Motivational Monday: 23 Uplifting Quotes For Trying Times
April 19, 2022
The shocking events that unfolded last week have sent many spiralling into despair. From the unfortunate Lekki Toll Gate massacre to the lacklustre presidential speech, and the present situation of the country is enough to demoralise the average Nigerian. Read more about Monday Motivation At this point, it is safe to say that Nigerians … Continue reading Motivational Monday: 23 Uplifting Quotes For Trying Times
What Do We Make Of Our Plight Now?
April 19, 2022
We all saw what happened on Tuesday and we all know how it happened. No one can tell me otherwise. The Nigerian Army killed and wounded scores of protesters at the Lekki Toll Plaza where protesters had been camped for nearly two weeks prior. This happened on The 20th of October, 2020. I am … Continue reading What Do We Make Of Our Plight Now?
By david-okwara
Lagos State SME Recovery
April 19, 2022
The past three weeks have seen events turn from the good to the bad, and eventually to the ugly. What began as a peaceful protest to #EndSARS, gradually devolved into violence perpetrated by sponsored thugs who tried to hijack the peaceful protest, before the shocking event of Tuesday, 20th of October 2020 by the Nigerian … Continue reading Lagos State SME Recovery
Where Were You? When SARS Was Founded (1985)
April 19, 2022
A lot has been said, recently, about the evils committed and the trail of victims of the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) – a Nigerian Police rogue unit. But not much has been revealed about the origins of SARS and how it has evolved into the monster it became. Read more about #EndSARS In … Continue reading Where Were You? When SARS Was Founded (1985)
By adedoyin
#EndSARS: Notable Protests In Nigeria’s History
April 19, 2022
While Nigerians await the return of normalcy after the shooting of peaceful #EndSARS protesters on the night of Tuesday, October 20, 2020, by Nigerian soldiers supposed to protect them, we take you through some of the notable protests in Nigeria which defied ethnic, religious, or class differences just like the #EndSARS protests. Read more … Continue reading #EndSARS: Notable Protests In Nigeria’s History
By ugo-chinedu
Full Text Of Buhari Speech On #EndSARS Protests
April 19, 2022
Fellow Nigerians It has become necessary for me to address you haven heard from many concerned Nigerians and having concluded a meeting with all the Security Chiefs. I must warn those who have hijacked and misdirected the initial, genuine and well-intended protest of some of our youths in parts of the country, against the … Continue reading Full Text Of Buhari Speech On #EndSARS Protests
#EndSARS: Good People, Great Nation
April 19, 2022
When people visit Nigeria, one thing they can’t get enough of is the energy of its people. Nigerians are amazing people. They are loud, friendly, industrious, creative and hardworking. They are an asset to any place they find themselves. Wherever you go in the world, you are sure to find a Nigerian. Read more about … Continue reading #EndSARS: Good People, Great Nation
By ann
#EndSARS: Nigerians, Where Do We Go From Here?
April 19, 2022
What is the way forward? Two weeks ago, Nigerians all over the country took to the streets to protest against the injustice meted on them by men of the Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS), a unit of the Nigerian Police Force. They vehemently. deliberately, and insistently called for an end to the notorious rogue unit … Continue reading #EndSARS: Nigerians, Where Do We Go From Here?
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
#EndSARS: Athletes React To Lekki Massacre
April 19, 2022
Following the killings of innocent Nigerian protesters at the Lekki toll gate, Lagos State, on the night of Tuesday, October 20, 2020, sportsmen and women all over the world have continued to lend their voices to the plight of the Nigerian peaceful protesters who had nothing but placards to demonstrate against police brutality in … Continue reading #EndSARS: Athletes React To Lekki Massacre
By ugo-chinedu
Lekki Massacre: Ighalo Calls Out Nigerian Government
April 19, 2022
Nigerian striker, Odion Ighalo, called out the Nigerian government on the night of Tuesday, October 20, 2020, describing the government as ‘’killers’’ following the massacre at the Lekki toll gate, Lagos State. Ighalo who was an unused substitute in Manchester United’s matchday one 2-1 win over Paris Saint Germain in the UEFA Champions League … Continue reading Lekki Massacre: Ighalo Calls Out Nigerian Government
By ugo-chinedu
What Is Donate.ng?
April 19, 2022
Alongside all the innovations and tech we have put to good use for mobilization and logistics thanks to #EndSARS, procurement has been key and has only happened thanks to massive donations from all over the world from Nigerians and foreigners alike. One of the platforms that has helped donations is Donate.ng. Read more about … Continue reading What Is Donate.ng?
By david-okwara
EndSARS: 8 Astonishing Developments That Came with #EndSARS Protests
April 19, 2022
On the 8th of October, 2020, Nigerian youths decided that they had had enough of the deleterious activities of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) in particular, and police brutality in general. So, in a move directed at getting the attention of the presidency and the police hierarchy, they took to the streets of Lagos and … Continue reading EndSARS: 8 Astonishing Developments That Came with #EndSARS Protests
