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October 15, 2020

#YNaijaEndSARSupdates: Beyond #EndSARS – a Police Officer’s candid suggestions to reform the system | #ReformPoliceNG

Ever since the #EndSARS protest began, every Nigerian has in one way or the other been affected by it. The most saddening part of it is that despite the fact that many lives have been cut short in their prime with several others injured, our political leaders are yet to come up with concrete practical... Read More
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October 15, 2020

Bringing back Fela: Why it is time for artistes to also speak through their art in the #EndSARS movement

Even the most insentient person in the country knows that a revolution is already being brewed. Such is the magnitude and intensity of the protests that have engulfed major cities in Nigeria. What seemed like a usual social media hashtag movement escalated into a full-blown demonstration, the like of which this generation has never seen.... Read More
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October 15, 2020

#ASUU, NYSC, #EndBadGovernanceinNigeria | All the #EndSWAT inspired trends saying #EnoughisEnough

As we continue to protest police brutality and call for an end to the Federal Special Anti Robbery Squad (FSARS), it’s only natural that similar issues and underlining events catalysing the original movement are highlighted. Here are some of the campaigns that have come to light owing to the #EndSARS movement. 1. #AlausaProtest: This campaign began... Read More
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October 15, 2020

Coinbox.org adds Cryptocurrency Staking to the Wallet

With Coinbox.org, users can now generate passive income – just by keeping cryptocurrencies in a special wallet. This new feature offered by Coinbox.org is called staking. It can be a great way for holder’s to increase their cryptocurrency assets easily and effortlessly. Staking networks use Proof of Stake as their consensus algorithm. To better understand... Read More
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October 15, 2020

Opening NYSC camps is one more reason to believe FG is not ready for change

The #EndSARS protest has brought a great awakening upon the Nigerian youth that their liberation from oppression is more to be desired than anything else. And, reactions towards the Federal Government’s announcement to reopen the National Youth Service camps across the nation says this. So, when the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare,... Read More
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October 15, 2020

#EndSARS: Banning the protests doesn’t signify the government’s commitment to fulfilling their promises

It is day 8 of the #EndSARS movement and while protests are still going on strong in cities like Lagos and Abuja, we are seeing more obstruction of peaceful demonstration of rights from the government. Making an announcement earlier today, the FCT Security Committee announced a ban on all forms of street demonstrations and protests... Read More
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October 15, 2020

INEC fixes date of 2023 presidential election amid calls for reforms

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed a date for the presidential election for 2023. INEC chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, made the announcement at the inauguration of the house of representatives committee on the 1999 constitution review. The date for the presidential election has been slated for February 18  2023. READ ALSO – Reward for loyalty?... Read More
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October 15, 2020

‘Panic Cards’ do the trick for mental health issues and Mentally Aware Nigeria is leading this | #EndSWAT

by Adewale Alabi The #EndSWAT protests in Nigeria is taking quite a lot of twists and turns. It is now seven days since the protests began and many youth have indeed shown their desire for change and have taken an active part in the protests. It is, however, pertinent to note that many protesters may... Read More
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October 15, 2020

#YNaijaEndSARSUpdate: Is the government fighting back with thugs? | #AlausaProtest

As we’ve seen historically, through countless cases, a peaceful protest is only a few violent acts away from turning to a national crisis. Protests are naturally a result of the dissatisfaction of a people stemming from a failure of the Government or some other administrative body to attend to the concerns of said people. The... Read More
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October 15, 2020

#YNaijaEndSARSupdate: Nigerian Army’s press statement holds more threats than support for protesters | #EndSWAT

A reoccurring conversation from the #EndSARS protest that has progressed for over a week is the deconstruction of many harmful systems in Nigeria. From the attention geared against police brutality, bad governance, outrageous salaries and allowances awarded to government executives, this protest is one that will remain a breakthrough for many conversations that are long... Read More
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October 15, 2020

#YNaijaEndSARSupdates: Adamu Garba wants #EndSWAT protests to end and wants to sue Jack Dorsey for endorsing it

What started as a simple hashtag on Twitter has now evolved into a global movement calling for an end to oppression and a demand for good governance for the Nigerian youth. The attention the #EndSARS movement is getting shows the youth now have global support to effect change in the polity despite stiff opposition. The... Read More
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October 15, 2020

#QueerNigerianLivesMatter: Here’s why Mathew Blaise’s video chanting “Queer Lives Matter” is iconic

by Adewale Alabi In the midst of ‘chaos’, history can be made. This was proven by the brave, young Nigerian, Mathew Blaise who has played an active part in the #EndSARS/#EndSWAT protest. Unlike other protesters who mainly speak out to call for an end to police brutality, Mathew specifically speaks out on the injustice meted... Read More
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October 15, 2020

Pastor Adeboye, Twitter’s Jack Dorsey endorse #EndSARS movement | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Senior Pastor Enoch Adeboye, and Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey have voiced support for the protests against police brutality in Nigeria. Pastor Adeboye released a statement via Twitter on Wednesday. “Our daughters will not be able to prophesy and young men will not see visions if we don’t keep them... Read More
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October 14, 2020

#EndSWAT: Young Nigerians are ready to probe and dismantle existing harmful systems in the country

A recurring conversation in this movement that has entered its sixth day of peaceful protests and a number of reactive responses from the government and the police unit is the promise of taking down harmful system laying unaddressed in the current administration. From the ridiculous allowances and salaries allocated to Nigerian senators, to the dedication... Read More
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October 14, 2020

‘Monkey dey work…’: Nigerians react to Senators’ N1.24m Hardship Allowance | #TheYNaijaCover

When someone says ‘hardship allowance’, you immediately think- money for someone who is going through some form of hardship. I can bet the image of Senators earning more than N29 million a month does not come to mind. Imagine how surprised Nigerians were when they received the breakdown of monthly earnings of Nigerian senators and... Read More
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October 14, 2020

Explaining #EndSARS via WhatsApp BC, Dragging DJ Cuppy | Funny tweets we saw from Nigerians today

Every day on the Nigerian Internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. Here’s a roundup of the best we saw: My Lekki People coming your way #sarsmustend pic.twitter.com/Nc2l47rnkn — Temilola... Read More
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October 14, 2020

#YNaijaEndSARSUpdate: What does it say about Nigeria, if it takes N1,500 to enlist a Pro-SARS member? | #EndSWAT

If there is one thing the #Endsars movement can hang its hat on, it’s the fact that despite protesters having reasons to be utterly outraged, the protests so far have remained mostly peaceful on the side of the protesters. You don’t need to look deep in history to find cases of public protests turning violent.... Read More
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October 14, 2020

The patriarchy may just be trying to erase the role Nigerian women have played in the #EndSWAT protest

by Adewale Alabi The #EndSARS nationwide protest has shown that Nigerian youth are not the docile bunch some of the older generation have accused them to be. A lot of young people have been very vocal about the movement including celebrities and influencers. One thing that has stood out about this protest though is that... Read More
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October 14, 2020

#YNaijaEndSARSUpdate: Why is the IGP dismissing the protesters #5for5 demands? | #SARSmustEnd

For the better part of a week now, many of Nigeria’s youths across the entire country have admirably united under one cause- the #Endsars movement. #Endsars has become a nationwide protest and a global conversation, and its severity is something that even the Nigerian government cannot, as it habitually does, ignore. However, amidst the noise,... Read More
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October 14, 2020

#YNaijaEndSARSupdates: Dear Nigerian Creatives, we need you for this #EndSARS movement | #EndSWAT

Every possible weapon in the arsenal has been brought out in the ongoing historic fight against police brutality and youth terrorism. People are: contributing funds to the tune of millions, giving out food packs to protesters, volunteering legal services, providing medical provisions and rolling out initiatives of all kinds.
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October 14, 2020

#YNaijaEndSARSupdate: Is the approval of mental evaluations for Ex-SARS operatives enough to stop protests?

The Inspector-General of the police, Mohammed Adamu, has requested that all operatives of the now-defunct police unit, SARS, report at the Police Headquarters in Abuja, for a physiological and medical examination. The announcement was made via the police Twitter account where it stated how the police would be achieving this new development; acknowledging protesters, their... Read More
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