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#YNaija2020Review: #EndSARS, Don’t Rush Challenge, Don’t Leave Me Challenge… 10 Moments that broke the Internet
2020 really was that year. 20.10.2020 On October 20, between the state and federal governments, armed officers were deployed to the Lekki toll gate center where they opened fire on…
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Kola Oyeneyin profiles Sam Adeyemi | #YNaijaPOTY2020 Nominee
Sam Adeyemi, 53 What would Jesus do?We speak of shaking tables more freely today than at any other time. Some applaud “table shakers,” while others attack them. Whatever you think…
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Voices of a Generation: #EndSARS Protesters | #YNaijaPOTY2020 Nominee
Reviewed by 'Gbenga Sesan October 2020 will always be one for the history books. For almost three weeks, young Nigerians took to the streets in their numbers, from Lagos to…
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The latest NCC directive is thoughtless and will only end in tears
One of the many questions Nigerians are asking following the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) announcement, instructing all network providers to disconnect SIMs not updated with a valid National Identification Number…
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#EndSARS: Buhari’s concern is changing narratives by CNN and BBC not addressing insecurity
Reactions have trailed President Muhammadu Buhari’s statement about the CNN and BBC reportage of the #EndSARS protest. On Tuesday, December 9, 2020, hours after he turned down a meeting with…
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#EndSARS: Yahaya Bello is out and about again or maybe tensed up too
From all indications, tension seems to be mounting among the political class as young Nigerians mobilise for a second phase of the #EndSARS protest. Not only have there been reports that the…
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#EndSARS revival: Why FG should erase the business-as-usual mentality
With the trauma of the shootings that ended the last spate of #EndSARS protests still fresh in Nigeria’s collective memory, Nigeria’s youth increase call to begin a new wave of…
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#EndSARS Reloaded: why Nigerian youths need to be more strategic in holding government accountable
“When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty” - Thomas Jefferson The above statement aptly captures the recent happenings in Nigeria today. Injustice has, indeed, become the law of the ruling class…
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The #EndSARS Judicial Panels may already be touching the Nigerian Police in sensitive areas
Ever since judicial panels were set up across the country to investigate cases of police brutality and other related crimes – including the Lekki shooting - several attempts have been made to…
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Has internet regulation already begun with Feminist Coalition?
There has been much fuss about social media regulation and webspace restriction for some time now but the climax was reached during the #EndSARS protests as speculations were rife that…
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Policemen in Nigeria seem to be back to their old ways as they open fire on a crowd of market women
The year 2020 has been one big convoluted story with so many life changing twists and turns that would no doubt be discussed for generations to come. Asides a global…
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Murder of Ifon monarch is evidence for urgent innovative security strategies
The problem of insecurity in Nigeria seems to have become a topic we discuss everyday, owing to the fact that there is always one story or the other that breaks,…
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Eromz yesterday, Moyin Victor today; the callous persecution of #EndSARS protesters continues | #FreeMoyin
It probably needs no emphasis that Nigerian youths are currently facing a lot of persecution from the government and subordinate agencies. Lives were lost at #LekkiShooting - which is already…
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Adamu Garba: There’s a nexus between reluctance to accountability and ‘lawsuits’ that encourage same
On the heels of the #EndSARS protest, young Nigerians who took to the streets to demand good governance and an end to police brutality enjoyed massive support from prominent members…
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ICYMI: CNN presents ‘strong’ report to claim the Nigerian Army callously killed unarmed citizens | #LekkiShooting
On the 20th of October 2020, officers from the Nigerian Army opened fire on unarmed #EndSARS protesters at the Lekki Toll Plaza in Lagos, at about 7pm, and the events…
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#EndSARS: Deployment of Police to Afrika Shrine is another infringement no one should be quiet about
The Nigerian government seems bent on worsening the situation of young Nigerians following the #EndSARS protest, despite their genuine effort to drive positive change. As young people with a progressive…
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#LekkiShooting: The Nigerian Army ties a noose around its neck with its latest revelation on the saga
The Lekki Shooting heralded the end of the #EndSARS protests across the nation as the gruesome killing of the protesters sent chills back the spine of people nationwide. The questions…
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A break down of the Nigerian Army cross-examination before the Panel of Enquiry | #LekkiShooting
Since young Nigerians took to the streets early October to protest against police brutality and impunity, the question of who ordered the shooting of peaceful protesters by security operatives at the Lekki Toll Plaza…
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#EndSARS: 10 powerful lessons from Dele Farotimi’s interview with Arise News
A lot has happened in Nigeria since the #EndSARS protests and various human rights activists have weighed in on the issue. Lawyer and social critic, Dele Farotimi, shared his thoughts…
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#EndSARS: Does supporting a political party disqualify citizens from being activists?
Days ago, some Twitter users unearthed tweets they allegedly linking promoters of the #EndSARS protests to the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP). These tweets had different captions and opinions shared…
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#EndSARS: ‘We’d have been talking of something else had Buhari not acted like a father.’ Adesina, really?
Media aide to President Buhari, Femi Adesina, Friday, said that his principal displayed self-restraint and tolerance during the #ENDSARS protests according to reports. In an article he shared on his…
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For the umpteenth time; Nigerian Authorities need to redefine our approach to Counter Terrorism
Across the world, terrorism is a global threat and there have been instances where terrorists have held world powers hostage. One notable but unfortunate terrorism incident that has remained etched…
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More lawyers target #EndSARS protesters but what is the intent?
Following a halt on the #EndSARS protests, we have seen attempts by the government to target and harass key persons from the protest. While this is not uncommon and very…
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How sustainable is the current unofficial ‘Police strike?’
Since the violence, arson and looting that followed the curfew in Lagos; officers of the Nigerian Police Force have deserted their duties. They have left the roads and their local…
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FG, CBN disregard the law in attempt to stifle the #EndSARS influence because why not?
Every time you think there is a ray of hope for a truly democratic Nigeria, the government pulls a trick off its sleeves and reminds Nigerians how misplaced such thoughts…
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#EndSARS: Falz brings back memories of #LekkiShooting and why youth must continue the ‘fight’
When #EndSARS protests broke out, it was a huge sign that the youth have had their fill of perpetual oppression and repression. They sought to confront the state on the…
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From #EndSARS to Structural Political and Economic Change
By Kingsley Moghalu “The youth of a nation are the trustees of posterity”-- Benjamin Disraeli, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, 1874-1880 “Blessed are the young, for they shall inherit…
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Buba Galadima may be described as a “bitter old man,” but he has a point
According to recent reports, a former ally of President Muhammadu Buhari, Buba Galadima, Sunday, has said the Buhari regime is setting the stage for a revolution. Mr. Galadima stated this…
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Why a Nigerian is born an activist whether they like it or not
Modupe Odele, one of the young Nigerians at the forefront of the #EndSARS agitation and a coordinator of the Legal Defense team, recently tweeted the following words: "Seeing many publications…
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Army General agrees #LekkiShooting happened, reveals more details
It was George Washington who said that the “truth will ultimately prevail where there are pains to bring it to light.” This aptly captures the events surrounding the #LekkiMassacre. Despite…
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