What Do We Make Of Our Plight Now?
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 […]
Lagos State SME Recovery
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 […]
Where Were You? When SARS Was Founded (1985)
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 […]
#EndSARS: Notable Protests In Nigeria’s History
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 […]
Full Text Of Buhari Speech On #EndSARS Protests
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 […]
#EndSARS: Good People, Great Nation
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 […]
#EndSARS: Nigerians, Where Do We Go From Here?
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 […]
Analysing The Role Of Social Media In The Events Surrounding The #EndSARS Protests
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 […]
#EndSARS: Athletes React To Lekki Massacre
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 […]
Lekki Massacre: Ighalo Calls Out Nigerian Government
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 […]
What Is Donate.ng?
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 […]
EndSARS: 8 Astonishing Developments That Came with #EndSARS Protests
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 […]
#EndSARS: States with the Ongoing Protests
The internet is awash with trending hashtags relating to the #EndSARS protests in Nigeria. This is not the first time the #EndSARS hashtag has trended in Nigeria. It started as far back as 2017. But this time; the outrage began on the 3rd of October when the video of a young boy being victimized by SARS […]
Lekki Toll Gate: The Ground Of The Fallen
‘When the mob came, they watched; When the soldiers killed, they feigned ignorance.’ The 20th of October 2020 will never be forgotten easily in the history of modern Nigeria. It will be remembered as the day Nigeria tried to break Nigerians, the day the government told Nigerians that they do not matter, the day […]
7 Ways To Participate In The #EndSARS Campaign Other Than Street Protests
Even if you can’t join the #EndSARS protest on the streets, there are several other ways you can support the movement. From combating fake news to putting your skills to good use, this post shows you seven ways you can support #EndSARS even if you can’t make it to the streets. Read more about […]
#EndSARS: Lagos State Placed Under Curfew
Following the disruption of the #EndSARS protest in Lagos State by hoodlums which saw the Orile-Iganmu Police Station razed down by fire today, October 20, 2020, the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, via his Twitter handle, announced that the country’s commercial hub has been placed under curfew set to commence from 4 pm […]