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  Twenty-three #EndSARS have been arrested in Ogun State. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Saturday by the Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Oyeyemi. He disclosed that the protesters were apprehended after the protest which meant to be peaceful allegedly turned violent. “Surprisingly, the protesters who were appealed jointly by the Alake and … Continue reading #EndSARS: 23 Protesters Arrested In Ogun

  The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on Saturday said the boat accident involving electoral official in Ilaje area of Ondo State did not injure anyone. NSCDC Commandant in the state, Philip Ayuba disclosed this while speaking to Channels Television in Akure. According to him, the unfortunate incident occurred last night when some … Continue reading Ondo Election: No Electoral Official Was Injured In Ilaje Boat Accident – NSCDC

  The Commission on Presidential Debates said Friday it has cancelled next week’s showdown between Donald Trump and his challenger Joe Biden, after the president said he would not participate in a virtual format. “Each (candidate) now has announced alternate plans for that date,” the commission said in a statement, adding “it is now apparent … Continue reading Organizers Cancel Oct 15 US Presidential Debate

  A young Nigerian, Jimoh Isiaq was shot in Ogbomosho during an #EndSars protest on Saturday and later died from the resulting injuries, Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has confirmed. The Governor also said seven others sustained injuries during the protest and have been taken to the hospital for treatment. Eyewitnesses said Isiaq was standing … Continue reading #EndSars: Young Nigerian Jimoh Isiaq Killed In Ogbomosho, Seven Others Injured

  Many Nigerians have continued to proclaim #EndSars slogans on streets across the country, insisting on the scrapping of an infamous police unit. The unit at the centre of the storm, the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, was founded in 1992 to combat cases of armed robbery, kidnapping, and other violent crimes. But SARS, instead, over time, … Continue reading LIVE: #EndSARS Protests Continue, Gain Momentum

  The Deputy Governor and candidate of the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP), Agboola Ajayi says while turnout for the election in Ondo State has been very encouraging, security arrangements are a bit compromised. Speaking after he cast his vote at his polling unit, Mr. Ajayi appealed to security agents to live up to expectations and continue … Continue reading Ondo 2020: Security Arrangement Is A Bit Compromised Here – Agboola Ajayi

Police have arrested two suspects at a polling unit on the premises of the Sacred Heart Primary School in Ondo State.

  The electorate across the 18 local governments of Ondo State on Saturday went to the polls to cast their ballots for the person who will lead them for the next four years. Voters including young and old citizens and the disabled were also not left out as they were assisted to the polls to … Continue reading PHOTOS: Sights, Scenes From Ondo Governorship Election

  #EndSARS protesters in Kaduna State on Saturday asked the Federal Government to deploy operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad to the North East to fight banditry, terrorism and other security challenges facing the country. The protesters made up of youths from different civil society organizations held a peaceful march in the state capital to … Continue reading #EndSARS: Kaduna Protesters Demand Deployment Of Officers To Fight Banditry In North-East

  Popular singer Damini Ogulu aka Burna Boy, has bowed to pressure from fans and finally joined the #EndSARS campaign which seeks the scrapping of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). Burna Boy issued a statement on Saturday announcing the birth of a project which he called  PROJECTPROTECT, an initiative … Continue reading Burna Boy Bows To Pressure, Joins #ENDSARS Campaign