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Editi Effiong’s citizen journalism is commendable and should be emulated
Filmmaker, Editi Effiong who is mostly known for his movie UpNorth has been doing an amazing reportage of the Lagos State Judicial Panel of Inquiry and restitution for Victims of…
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#FreeMoeSexy: Is the Nigerian government veering into a dictatorship?
If we were to begin by asking why the Nigerian government have been so threatened by the brewing revolution from the #EndSARS protest, we might never conclude. For the longest…
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YNaijaEndSARSupdate: Lagos State Governor declares 24-Hour curfew | #EndSARS
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has declared a 24-hour curfew in the State starting from 4 pm today 20th October 2020. This report is coming after suspected hoodlums disguising as #EndSARS…
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YNaijaEndSARSupdate: Tinubu commends protesters but also wants them to stop ‘immediately’ | #EndSARS
Nigerians are used to being promised certain things and not having it delivered to them in time or at all. The infamous police unit, Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) has been…
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YNaijaEndSARSupdate: Are we still waiting for the UN to intervene? | #SARSmustEnd
Twelve days ago and counting, Nigerians in various parts of the country took to the streets to protest against police brutality and social injustices by the now-defunct police group, Special…
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#YNaijaEndSARSupdate: Here’s why your stereotypes and profiling is part of the problem | #EndSWAT
Reductive generalizations about a class or group of people are incredibly commonplace in Nigeria. A man with dreadlocks must be a criminal. A lady with an anklet must be a…
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#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…
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#YNaijaEndSARSupdates: A dummies guide to first aid in a protest | #SARSMustEnd
Claustrophobia. Asthma. Weakness. Unknown illness. Injuries caused by guns or physical beating. One of these might cause fainting or injuries. But, Nigerian youth, you have to prepare for this. Be…
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#YNaijaEndSARSupdates: What you need to know about the #5for5 trend | #SARSmustend
The 'Nigerians vs Police' debacle has gained more momentum in the past few days and it’s all thanks to the massive involvement of many Nigerians. Hashtags such as #EndSARS, #ReformNigeriaPolice,…
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#YNaijaEndSARSupdates: These are the churches weighing in on #EndSARS and it’s a good omen
Call it a revolution, the #EndSARS now worldwide protest is one that many Nigerians are not backing out on. As the call for an end to police brutality and extra-judicial…
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#EndSARSProtest: Protesters share their experiences and mixed feelings about FSARS
If you spent some time on social media today, you would see the following trends: #EndSARS, #LagosProtestAgain #EndSARSProtest and celebrated Nigerians who championed the physical protests that took place across…
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Sandra Ezekwesili has an idea of male privileges, but so do women
Before now, we've been made to believe that there are certain things men can do which women can't. These ideas have come from generations ago of conditioning society in favour…
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#EndSARS: Nigerian celebrities have joined the fight against police brutality and a protest is underway
If we said the call to end the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) of the Nigerian Police started five years ago, we would be forgetting that Police brutality has been a…
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Here’s one more reason why Nigeria’s 60th Independence Celebration is not a time to dance around
In 10 days, Nigeria will be celebrating her 6oth independence anniversary when we all experience nostalgic feelings and a sense of oneness. But from all indications, things may take a…
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Its been 3 years since #EndSARS began & we are no closer to reform
This week, footballer Tiamiyu Kazeem became the latest hashtag in a long and depressing string of abuses of power by the Nigerian Police, especially the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). SARS…
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Nigerian Twitter is rallying to have the account of Yomi Shogunle banned and this could happen
Following yesterday's crackdown on accounts belonging to Nigerian digital influencers, Nigerian Twitter has pivoted towards the Assistant Commissioner of Police Yomi Shogunle, with efforts to have his social media presence…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy