Archives Tag: Lekki Massacre
Remembering the Lekki Toll Gate Shooting: 3 Years On
April 19, 2022
On October 20, 2020, Nigerian security forces opened fire on unarmed protesters at the Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos, Nigeria. The shooting, which occurred during the #EndSARS protests against police brutality, killed at least 12 people and injured many more. Read more about Politics Three years after the Lekki Toll Gate massacre, it is … Continue reading Remembering the Lekki Toll Gate Shooting: 3 Years On
Lekki Massacre: The Black Content Of Lagos State Government White Paper
April 19, 2022
The just-released White Paper of the Lagos State Government in response to the Judicial Panel Report on the Lekki Shooting has sparked several outrages across the country. The White Paper which was released on Tuesday night of November 30, 2021, was full of many contradictions and inconsistencies as given by the earlier-released Report. Read … Continue reading Lekki Massacre: The Black Content Of Lagos State Government White Paper
Lekki Massacre: Nigerians Take To The Streets To Remember Victims
April 19, 2022
Despite warnings and threats by the Nigerian police to arrest citizens who will come out for a peaceful one-year memorial for victims of the Lekki Massacre, Nigerians especially the youth in the soro soke (speak up) spirit refused to be silenced and came out in a show of solidarity for a movement the government … Continue reading Lekki Massacre: Nigerians Take To The Streets To Remember Victims
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One Year After Lekki Massacre: What Has Changed?
April 19, 2022
20 October 2020 remains fresh on the minds of Nigerians and the world at large. It was one of the darkest moments in Nigeria’s history. On the night of this day, at about 6:50 pm, members of the Nigerian Army opened fire on peaceful protesters at the Lekki toll gate in Lagos State, Nigeria. … Continue reading One Year After Lekki Massacre: What Has Changed?
ICC Commences Investigation Into Lekki Toll Gate Shooting
April 19, 2022
Following calls from Nigerians and various human right bodies for an investigation into the Lekki Toll Gate shooting, #LekkiMassacre of unarmed protesters by Nigerian soldiers on the orders of the government on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has taken up the matter and disclosed that preliminary investigation has commenced as … Continue reading ICC Commences Investigation Into Lekki Toll Gate Shooting
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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
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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?
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#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
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