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Nigerians protesting against police brutality on Wednesday apprehended armed thugs that launched an attack on them in Abuja. According to the report, the hoodlums who carried cutlasses inflicted injuries on some of the #EndSARS protesters who gathered at Berger roundabout. The number of casualties was not immediately clear. Featured24 gathered that about five vehicles were also damaged in the fracas. The protesters,...

Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has called on the Federal Government to deploy the dissolved Special Anti Robbery Squad, SARS, personnel to Borno State, to complement the efforts of the Military’s fight against Boko Haram. Zulum made the call in Maiduguri when he was receiving the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregebesola, who led a delegation to the state. This is...

The general overseer for the Redeemed Christian church, Pastor E.A Adeboye lent his voice on the ongoing protest in the country and encourages the government to stop police brutality “ Our daughters will not be able to prophesy and young men will not see visions if we don’t keep them alive. I support the youths in this peaceful protest as they “speak...

End SARS protesters are now at the entrance of the National Assembly in Abuja. Hundreds of them moved in a long convoy of vehicles, including some damaged at Berger. One of them Adebayo Raphael gave an update on Twitter. “SP U. A. Sambo just asked us to wait for him to check if there are any legislators in either of the two...

A fisherman got the shock of his life after he discovered a newborn two-headed baby shark among his daily catch. Indian fisherman Nitin Patel was fishing the waters of Maharashtra in western India when he paused to take a look at his net. He discovered a strange-looking creature with two heads and took a few pictures, but didn't realize how rare...

John Boyega has reacted to the End SARS protest that's still ongoing even after the IGP said SARS has been dissolved. The British-Nigerian actor stated that it shows Nigerians "are done managing faith without action". He added that he's in support of the protesters. Commenting on the huge crowd that turned up for the #EndSARS protest in Lekki today, he wrote:  "I have...

Femi Falana SAN is reportedly proud of his son Falz and other youths of Nigeria for the #EndSARS protest. Folake Falana, an entertainment lawyer, made this known on Twitter. Narrating what her and Falz's dad - Femi Falana - said, she wrote: "My Dad said he is so proud of everything all of us are doing and that he is especially...

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has tweeted his support for the #EndSARS protests and even encouraged his followers to donate to help the movement. Jack took to his Twitter account to write "#EndSARS" with an emoji of the Nigerian flag.   He also shared articles about the protest calling on the Nigerian government to end SARS and end police brutality in the country.  

Burna boy has called for "institutional reform" in Nigeria while asking that the police be paid better. The singer said the poor remuneration is given to the police "doesn't help our plight." He tweeted: "It’s a great morning to demand institutional reform in Nigeria. No reason why a sergeant on the police force earns 50/60k ($127) a month with no benefits!...

The commencement date for the Public Works Programme aimed at engaging 774,000 people, with 1000 persons drawn from all the 774 Local Government Areas in the country, has been rescheduled by the Federal Government. According to reports, the program, which is expected to engage selected Nigerians in menial jobs for three months, has been moved from October 1 to November...

Canadian-American legendary musician, Celine Marie Dion, the only Canadian singer to have sold over 200 million records, has sent a message of comradeship to Nigerian citizens. She wants Nigerians to know that her heart melts for Nigeria, especially at this trying time of the end SARS protest. The #EndSars protest initially began as an internet campaign, then later, it became...

Veteran record music producer, Samklef, has nominated ace musician, 2face Idibia alias 2baba for the position of INEC Commissioner. This is in reaction to the latest nomination by President Muhammadu Buhari. It was earlier reported that President Buhari has nominated his Social Media Aide, Mrs. Lauretta Onochie to represent Delta state for the position of National Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral...

The Chairman of Flutterwaves, Mr. Tunde Lemo, has disclosed that he directed the suspension of the fintech firm’s payment platform. Lemo, a former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), said the decision was taken to prevent the illicit flow of funds through the payment channel. Lemo explained: I was the one that instructed them to shut down their system yesterday...

A former employee of popular reality TV star, Ka3na has called her out on social media over underpaid salary and extortion. The self-proclaimed boss lady is in the news for all the wrong reasons as the former staff, @doniccemay accused her of being broke and living a fake lifestyle. Taking to Instagram, @doniccemay recounted the ordeal he faced in the hands of Ka3na, who owns a fashion...

A young man identified as Demola on Twitter surprised protesters during the #EndSARS at Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos by proposing to the love of his life in the heat of the protests. The dramatic act lightened up the mood of protesters as some were seen smiling, others taking pictures of them with their phones while his friends cheered. He took to his...

The Oyo State Deputy Governor, Engr. Rauf Olaniyan has joined the #EndSARS protest stating that he was also a victim of police harassment twice.. The deputy governor who made this disclosure at the state secretariat in Ibadan on Tuesday (today) was seen carrying placards amidst the protesters. Engr Olaniyan, who was accompanied by Oyo State House of Assembly Deputy Speaker, Hon....

A Nigerian man couldn't wait to join the #EndSARS protest even on his wedding day Twitter user, @OgbeniKunle1 was pictured in his wedding suit at the #EndSARS protest in Lekki toll gate after tying the knot with his wife at the Ikoyi registry. Sharing photos to his page, he wrote: 'Today I joined the #EndSARS protest after my court wedding. Make...

Renowned English sports journalist, Piers Morgan, the owner of West London Film Studios, Frank Khalid, and other former and present football stars have expressed their sincere support to Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo after the Juventus forward had contracted COVID-19. Recall that Ronaldo had earlier tested positive for the deadly coronavirus disease. According to a statement from the Portuguese Football Federation, PFF, on Tuesday, Ronaldo...

In an in-house event, Ex-BBNaija housemate, Erica Nlewedim made peace with her father as she reunites with her family. The TV star took to her official Instagram page and shared a heartwarming reunion video and photos of herself, her father, and her relatives, which was recorded at an intimate event organized by her family. With this, her fans are excited because, during...

Mavin Records CEO and music producer, Don Jazzy, has reacted to the formation of a new unit to replace the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS. We recall that the Inspector General of Police, IGP, Mohammed Adamu had announced the formation of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team to “fill the gaps” arising from the dissolution of SARS. The IGP also ordered...