Mr. Okoliagu Abunike, an alleged victim of the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), has appeared before the Lagos Judicial Panel of Inquiry for Restitution for Victims of SARS related abuses to seek redress. Abunike, a father of five, made the allegations during the inaugural sitting of the Judicial Panel of Inquiry on Tuesday in Lagos. ...

The Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has described the #EndSARS protests as politically motivated. In an interview on Channels TV’s Sunrise Daily on Tuesday, the governor explained that although he supports the agitations of the youths, the fact that they refused to relent after some demands were met, means the protests have political undertones. “Dear ...

The member representing Surulere Constituency 1 in the Lagos House of Assembly, Desmond Elliot, has debunked rumours that the lawmakers are working on a bill to regulate social media.  Earlier on Monday, Twitter was agog with people claiming the Lagos Assembly is working on a bill to control the use of social media. The end ...

The Lagos Judicial Panel of Inquiry for Restitution for Victims of SARS related abuses and the Lekki Tollgate Incident, has urged victims of the Oct. 20 shooting of #EndSARS protesters by members of the Nigerian military to come forward with their petitions. The body made the call on Monday in Lagos during its sitting. The ...

The President of Senate, Ahmed Lawan, says the National Assembly (NASS) would ensure justice for victims of alleged abuses by the personnel of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). Lawan announced this in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday. He said the NASS would also ensure that the government fulfils the commitment it has made ...

Six-times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton donned a T-shirt protesting against police violence in Nigeria for a pre-race television interview at the Portuguese Grand Prix on Sunday in Portimao. Thousands of Nigerians have been demonstrating for several days against a police unit, the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), which has now been disbanded. Rights groups ...

Afro Beat musician and Pan-Africanist, Seun Kuti says the complete truth of what happened at the Lekki tollgate must be told to the people. Kuti speaking to Arise TV on Saturday said there was a marked divide between the ruling class (and the “professionals” who supported them) and the “common man.” He noted that the ...

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said the terms of reference of the Judicial Panel set up by the state government to investigate brutality and rights violation by officers of the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) has been expanded. He disclosed this on Friday while briefing reporters at the Lagos House in Marina, three days ...

ActionAid Nigeria has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to address the nation and give a clear-cut response to the demands of the #EndSARS protesters before it is too late. ActionAid Nigeria made the appeal in a statement signed by Mrs. Ene Obi, Country Director of the organisation, in Abuja on Tuesday. According to Obi, ActionAid ...

Suspected hoodlums on Monday hijacked the #EndSARS Protests in Benin City, Edo State capital. The Special Adviser to Governor Godwin Obaseki on Media, Crusoe Osagie, said that the hoodlums exchanged fire with security operatives at the Maximum prison in Benin City. “The hoodlums are currently exchanging fire with the security personnel at the Maximum security ...