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  The president of the Republic of Ghana, and the chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has lent his voice to the #ENDSARS protest. Nana Akufo Addo has been excoriated by the Ghanaian citizens over his silence on the innocent protesters being killed by the Nigerian Army. However, he has ...

A 23-year old man, Ikenna Sunday Eze has taken his own life in Ala Ugbele Obukpa community, Nsukka local government area of Enugu state. Ikenna who is nicknamed Sosthe, hung himself on a cashew tree on Monday, October 19. His younger brother, Chidubem Eze said no family member suspected anything, as there was no fight and he went about his ...

No fewer than nine persons have been reportedly shot as security agencies intensified efforts to enforce the riot by hoodlums in the streets of Akure and environs.   The hoodlums mounted barricades in several parts of Akure. Witnesses said the nine persons were shot by security agents who were moving round the town to disperse the protesters. The Nation gathered ...

Davido has slammed MTN Nigeria after the communication house apologised about network challenges last night around Lekki and Victoria Island.   Ofcourse, most Nigerians slammed them under the comment section saying it was ”intentional”, with music super star, Davido also replying them by saying he REGRETS working with them. See their tweet and Davido’s response below…  

The UK Parliament has addressed the current situation in Nigeria, especially the shooting of peaceful protesters at the Lekki toll gate — their protest ground last night,   The Parliament condemned the act and said Amnesty said they have a lot of evidences. The video below…   Credit: Ladin Liadi’s Blog

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi has offered to lead traditional rulers in Nigeria to mediate between the Federal Government and organisers of the #EndSARS Movement, saying the killings of unarmed young protesters at Lekki toll gate is disheartening and regrettable.   A statement issued by his Media aide, Moses Olafare stated that the monarch said while government ...

    Oriental Hotel belonging to the national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Bola Tinubu, has been set ablaze at Lekki Phase One, Lagos State. The hotel was set on fire on Tuesday night, October 21, 2020, after Nigerian Soldiers opened fire on peaceful #EndSARS protesters at the Lekki toll gate, killing about nine people and injuring so many others. TGB ...

The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has denied the allegation that he ordered military to attack peaceful protesters in Lagos. Areportsccording to reports,  Bola Tinubu made the denial in a chat with angry callers. APC leader Ashiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu while in far away France in a phone conversation denied ordering the military to attack ...

  Nigerian Mixed Martial Art champion, Kamaru Usman has said President Buhari has failed after the reported shooting of EndSARS protesters yesterday in Lekki. He lamented about the ongoing situation in the country stating that Buhari and the government has failed Nigeria.  In a sober video posted on his Twitter handle titled it “We need you now more than ever President ...

The United Kingdom has shut down its visa application centres in Nigeria over the crisis arising from #EndSARS protests in the country.   The UK made this known in a statement on its website. The statement was titled, ‘Important: Closure of our Visa application centre’. The statement read, “Due to the ongoing protest in Nigeria and for the safety of ...

  The Presidency has reacted to the Lekki Toll Gate shooting which left many dead and some others injured.   The presidency which appealed for understanding and calm across the nation in a statement released by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity Femi Adesina, also reeled out the steps taken so far to address the demands of #EndSARS ...

Channels Tv has gone offline as staff are fleeing the Lagos office as we type for fear of a mob attack.   This is the second media house under attack. TV Continental was attacked by a mob this morning.

An update on the Monday’s jailbreak in Benin City showed that 1,993 inmates escaped from the Nigerian Correctional Centres in Edo State, the Federal Government has said.   The government said that besides freeing the inmates, those who attacked the facilities looted the centres, including the weapons in their armoury. Providing updates on the incident, the Director of Press in ...

Gbagada boys this morning turned back an Army van and those they escorted (the van behind), saying they won’t pass the Gbagada express road after killing many in Lekki last night.   The boys even accused the officers of trying to bribe them with N2000 so that they can let them pass. Watch the video yourself below….  

Ace actress, Eniola Badmus, has taken to her Instagram to make a three-minute video to urge her friends, family and fans not to cry for her as she is alive; hale and hearty. There were reports online that the Ghetto Bred actress was part of the protesters shot by Nigerian law enforcement agents at the Lekki Toll Gate. She made ...

USA’s Presidential candidate, Joe Biden, has called on President Buhari to desist from using violent measures on #EndSARS protesters.   Biden, in a statement today called on President Buhari to use dialogue in bringing about “a more just and inclusive Nigeria”. “I urge President Buhari and the Nigerian military to cease the violent crackdown on protesters in Nigeria, which has ...

Angry mob this morning attacked TVC station and set vechicles and the station on fire. They are currently off air.   Watch a video from the scene recorded by neighbours below…   Angry mob attacks TVC Station #EndSARS pic.twitter.com/v8wZ6oLftH — Ladun Liadi (@Ladunliadi) October 21, 2020

This house is believed to be that of Madam Sanwo Olu, the mother of Lagos State Governor.   It was set ablaze this morning. The house is in Surulere. Watch a video from the scene below…  

Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has condemned the attack on #ENDSARS protesters by security forces on Tuesday evening in Lekki toll plaza.   He also announced suspension of all state activities for three days in solidarity with the ongoing #ENDSARS protests and agitations across the state. He stated the flag at all government facilities will be flown half- mast in the ...

Respected American singer, Beyonce and her mom Tina Knowles broke their silence this morning over the unrest in Nigeria.   Beyonce released a touching statement hours after soldiers shot at #EndSARS protesters at the Lekki Toll Gate area of Lagos. The superstar noted that she was heartbroken and described the attack on peaceful Nigerians as “senseless brutality.” “I am heartbroken ...

A huge python measuring about 10 feet long was put up for sale yesterday in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital.   The seller, Mr Michael Ndubuisi, said he killed the snake behind his flooded backyard off Green Villa Road at Biogbolo-Epie suburb on Monday night. Ndubuisi displayed the snake on two stakes, which he pinned on the median of the ...

Manchester United striker, Odion Ighalo, has condemned the reported killing of #EndSARS protesters by security operatives at the Lekki toll gate, in Lagos.   Tragedy struck when security operatives in a bid to disperse protesters, reportedly opened fire on the teeming youths at the Lekki tollgate around 7pm on Tuesday. A heartbroken Ighalo, in a video on his Twitter handle ...

Air Peace, Arik Air and Azman Air have all cancelled flights for its Lagos bound passengers, due to the 24-hour curfew imposed on the state by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.   The three airlines made the announcement on Tuesday in separate press releases. Azman airline made this announcement via its official Twitter handle. The tweet read, “This is to inform all ...

Oyingbo BRT park is currently  on fire.   This is coming after soldiers reportedly fired shots at peaceful #EndSARS protesters yesterday night at Lekki toll gate. Watch the video below… HAPPENING NOW! Oyingbo BRT Park has reportedly been set ablazepic.twitter.com/rE9yyHAQAC — Instablog9ja (@instablog9ja) October 21, 2020   More videos from BRT garage in Igandopic.twitter.com/h2Pk3eeOl2 — Instablog9ja (@instablog9ja) October 21, 2020 ...

British-Nigerian heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, has said that it’s time for change to happen in Nigeria.   This is as he expressed displeasure at the shooting of #EndSARS protesters at Lekki toll gate on Tuesday. He made his concerns known in a series of tweets after the incident. Replying to Femi Anikulapo-Kuti’s tweet about being angry about current happenings ...