Nigerian entertainers, Folarin Falana, also known as Falz, and Douglas Jack Agu, better known by his stage name Runtown, have led a protest in Lagos against Police brutality and extortion; calling for the total disbandment of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS) and reform of the Nigerian Police. Although the protest had started on Wednesday... Read More

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October 8, 2020

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Falz and Runtown deserve all the accolades for leading the way for other celebrities

#EndSARS has been the subject of many a rant on social media but the continued terror of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad has seen social media activism translate into physical protests. The demonstration which started yesterday has continued into the second day and saw two popular musicians take charge of proceedings. Two popular singers, Folarin... Read More

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October 6, 2020

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The Thread: Social media protest may not be enough, but it still counts | #EndSARS

We all have a strong desire for change in Nigeria. With this desire for change, many Nigerians have, however, adopted the culture of debating very vital issues on social media. The trends come up in real-time and garner a lot of attention but they don’t last – and this is becoming an issue of concern... Read More

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October 6, 2020

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#EndSARSnow: Will this wave of protests against SARS mark an end to this menace?

In the past three days, the heat of the people’s concern over the recurring acts of assault, extortion, illegal and indiscriminate arrest among many human rights violation carried out by operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Sqaud (SARS) arm of the Nigerian police, continues to burn and spark off important conversation and radical actions. Following the... Read More

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October 5, 2020

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New Ban Festival: Another year, another SARS ban | The #YNaijaCover

Following several harrowing accounts from Nigerians telling of horrific and violent encounters with the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS) or just SARS if you like, people had had enough. Social media erupted in passionate protest. Celebrities lent their voices calling out the President and Vice President to make relevant change. Soon after, the Inspector-General of... Read More

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Falz and Runtown rise up to the occasion; lead anti-SARS protest | #TheYNaijaCover

Falz and Runtown deserve all the accolades for leading the way for other celebrities

The Thread: Social media protest may not be enough, but it still counts | #EndSARS

#EndSARSnow: Will this wave of protests against SARS mark an end to this menace?

New Ban Festival: Another year, another SARS ban | The #YNaijaCover

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