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…
The Nigerian Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) under the leadership of the co-chairmen; the Sultan of Sokoto and President General, Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III; and President, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Dr. Samson Olasupo Ayokunle have urged President Muhammadu Buhari to address Nigerians on the raging #EndSARS nationwide protests.Nigerians,…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has held an emergency security meeting to ensure normalcy returns to Abuja after protests by #EndSARS group degenerated to violence which claimed at least five lives and destroyed properties. Minister of FCT, Malam Musa Bello, who chaired the meeting in his opening remarks said the meeting will “review the traumatic…
Commuters and motorists passing through Benin City to South South and South East states were yesterday stranded in Benin as youths baricaded all entry and exit road following #endsars protest in state.Residents of the state, particularly Benin metropolis had to trekked long distance to get to their destination as vehicle were not allowed to plying…
President of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), Bishops Augustine Akubeze call for a total reform of the Nigeria Police Force and good governance for the betterment of every Nigerian.Akubeze in release titled, “EndSARS protest: A cry for justice and peace in Nigeria,” urged the Federal Government to fulfil its primary constitutional responsibility of…
