The Presidency has revealed how the initial genuine and well-intended protest of youths in parts of the country against the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) was hijacked and misdirected.The presidency made the revelation in a statement by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President, (Media & Publicity), shortly after President Muhammadu Buhari met with former Heads…
On Thursday, 22nd October 2020, the FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello and the Minister of State, Dr Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu led an entourage of political, religious, community and traditional leaders on an assessment tour of locations within the FCT where ENDSARS unrests occurred recently Members of the entourage which visited scenes of the unrest at…
Let me begin by acknowledging that every nation has its own problems and challenges all the time. But how each one manages its own problems or challenges depend on its leadership. A charismatic or patriotic leader will certainly not have problems carrying the entire nation together to manage its crisis or problems. The last two or three…
The Lagos State Caucus in the House of Representatives has condemned the destruction of public and private properties as well as looting by hoodlums in Lagos as a result of the EndSARS protest.Speaking at a press briefing at the National Assembly media center on Thursday, leader of the Caucus, Rep. Dolapo Enitan Badru said, they…
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed sadness over what it called the “unfortunate wastage of lives” of unarmed young Nigerians who were protesting at the Lekki Tollgate in Lagos.The CAN President, Dr. Samson Ayokunle, told reporters on Thursday in Abuja that the wanton destruction of properties across the country, especially in Lagos State,…
Some Nigerians under the aegis of “Concerned Nigerians” have lent their support to the ongoing peaceful #EndSARS protests by the Nigerian Youth, calling on Nigerian leaders to listen to the demands of the youth. In a statement dated 22 October 2020, and signed by 41 representatives of the group, the group declared that the #EndSARS protests are…
Fellow Nigerians, It has become necessary for me to address you having heard from many concerned Nigerians and having concluded a meeting with all the Security Chiefs. 2. I must warn those who have hijacked and misdirected the initial, genuine and well – intended protest of some of our youths in parts of the country,…
A former Head of States and Chairman, National Peace Committee, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar has called for immediate end to the ongoing #EndSARS nationwide protests and violence across the country.This is contained in statement on Wednesday in Abuja and jointly signed by Abdulsalami and Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, Convener (NPC) respectively.They expressed shock, deep sorrow and…
Former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, and Elder statesman, Obong Victor Attah has said the problem of Nigeria is more than governance.Speaking on Wednesday in Uyo in response to the #EndSARS protests that have revolved into calls for good governance, Attah explained that the problem of Nigeria was foundational.He stated that what the country needs…
Former President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has blamed President Muhammadu Buhari for the ongoing violence over the #EndSARS protest nationwide.Obasanjo said the President and his lieutenants did not exhaust the opportunities for dialogue with the protesters before resulting to use of force. According to him, Great harm has been done but it can be stopped before…
