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Twenty-three #EndSARS protesters arrested by the police in Ogun State on Saturday, have been released, Governor Dapo Abiodun, confirmed on Sunday. 

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State following his reelection for a second them, a development he said is an indication of the people's choice.

  At least seven people have been killed and several others injured when gunmen attacked Kidandan and Kadai communities in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Channels Television learned that the gunmen invaded the communities on Saturday night, opened fire on the residents and burnt down houses. The Commissioner for Internal Security and Home … Continue reading Gunmen Kill Seven In Fresh Kaduna Attack, El-Rufai Reacts

  By Akinola Ajibola Mr Rotimi Akeredolu has been re-elected as Governor of Ondo State on the back of a campaign in which he promised to provide composed and focused leadership marked by economic growth and improved security for people in the state. The incumbent governor, a former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, swept … Continue reading Akeredolu Defeats Jegede Again, Re-Elected As Governor

At least 18 people were killed and more than 40 injured in Thailand Sunday when a freight train crashed into a bus taking passengers to a religious ceremony, officials said.

  Peaceful protesters staging a demonstration as part of calls for the scrapping of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), has their protest cut short as police officers fired teargas at the crowd.  The #EndSARS protesters on Sunday had gathered at the Unity Fountain, the plan was to make their way to the Force Headquarters to … Continue reading Police Fire Teargas At #ENDSARS Protesters In Abuja

  Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent an Urgent Appeal to Rt Hon Patricia Scotland QC, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, urging her to use her “leadership position to apply the Commonwealth Charter to hold Nigerian authorities to account for widespread and persistent attacks on peaceful protesters, reports of human rights violations and abuses, … Continue reading #EndSARS: SERAP Wants Commonwealth To Sanction Nigeria Over Attacks On Protesters

  As the #EndSars movement continues to gain momentum, a petition to the United States government to impose visa restrictions on all Nigerian public office holders and high-ranking police officers has received over 10,000 signatures as of Sunday morning. The petition, started by data journalist Farida Adamu, was created on Friday to nudge top officials … Continue reading Over 10,000 Sign #EndSARS Petition To Ban Top Public Officers, Policemen From US

  The incumbent Governor of Ondo State and candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Rotimi Akeredolu, shot into an early lead on Sunday as the Independent National Electoral Commission began to announce results from the state’s Governorship election held on Saturday. After 12 local governments, the Governor, who is seeking re-election for another four years, … Continue reading Ondo Election: Akeredolu In Early Lead As Collation Continues

From Festac, Ikoyi, Ikorodu, to Lekki, the demand was the same - #EndSARS! #EndSARS!! #EndSARS!!! - as  Lagosians continued the #EndSARS protests, calling for the scrapping of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).