#EndSARS protest: I’m not afraid for my life, I could easily get killed by something else in Nigeria – Falz says in interview with CNN’s Christiane Amanpour (video)

Nigerian singer, Falz got interviewed by CNN’s Christiane Amanpour about the #EndSARS protest today October 21.  The singer who gave an overview of why SARS was created, also outlined the grieviances of the Nigerian youths against the controversial police unit which is centered on “profiling”. Falz further pointed out that the major issue surrounding the disbandment of the…

Hooligans are pushing for regime change- Northern governors

The Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) has said that “diabolical influencers in form of hooliganism, ethno-religious bigots and even political marauders” are bent on pulling the nation down and pushing for regime change. The governors made this claim in a statement released after an emergency meeting they had on Thursday, October 22. According to the governors,…

INEC postpones all bye-elections over #EndSARS crisis

All bye-elections in 11 states in the country has been postponed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).  INEC spokesman, Festus Okoye who made the announcement said the 15 bye-elections was postponed due to the current state of things in the country.  It was further learnt that the elections for six senatorial districts and nine state constituencies,…

Governor Oyetola suspends 24-hour curfew in Osun state

Governor Gboyega Oyetola has suspended the 24-hour curfew he imposed in Osun state on Tuesday October 20.  The Governor who appealed to the protesting youths to suspend their protest and engage government in a dialogue, commended Osun state residents for their high level of compliance with the 24-hour curfew he had declared to forestall breakdown of law and…

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