NEWS

EndSARS: Hundreds Of Resignations By Police Officers Rejected By The IGP

THE AFRI GIST November 16, 2020 0

Resignation letters from hundreds of officers in the aftermath of the #EndSARS protests have allegedly been rejected by the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu. Senior officers confided in The Guardian that hundreds of policemen were ready to leave after their humiliation and burning of Continue Reading

POLITICS

#EndSARS: CAC Deregisters ‘Enough Is Enough’ In Error

THE AFRI GIST November 11, 2020 0

In what appeared to be an attempt to clampdown on #EndSARs promoters, the Corporate Affairs Commission has deregistered a company, Enough is Enough, in error. The deregistered company, which was registered as a general-purpose firm, bears a similar name to a Civil Society Organisation, Enough is Enough Nigeria, which is actually registered as EiE Project […]Continue Reading

POLITICS

List Of Endsars Promoters Whose Accounts Were Blocked By CBN

THE AFRI GIST November 7, 2020 0

IN THE FEDERAL HIGH COURT OF NIGERIA IN THE ABUJA JUDICIAL DIVISION HOLDEN AT ABUJA   SUIT NO: FHC/ABJ/CS/1384/2020  BETWEEN: GOVERNOR, CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA PLAINTIFF/APPLICANT AND  1. BOLATITO RACHAEL ODUALA 2. CHIMA DAVID IBEBUNJOH 3. MARY DOOSE KPENGWA 4. GATEFIELD NIGERIA LIMITED 5. SAADAT TEMITOPE BIBI 6. BASSEY VICTOR ISRAEL 7. WISDOM BUSAOSOWO OBI 8. NICHOLAS Continue Reading

CRIME

How SARS Checked My Alerts And Judged It A Crime

THE AFRI GIST November 2, 2020 0

One afternoon, I was attending a function with my Aunt. We were in an Uber. In the middle of a small traffic jam, we were approached by one scary looking armed man. I have anxiety issues, coupled with the fact that I have had multiple horrible experiences with SARS men in the past, so I […]Continue Reading

CRIME

Nzube Obiechina: How I Spent 22 Days In SARS Custody, Lost My Pregnancy

THE AFRI GIST November 2, 2020 0

How I Lost My Two Months Pregnancy In SARS Custody – School Teacher#EndSARS: How I Lost Two Front Teeth – 60-Year-Old VictimNzube Obiechina, an alleged victim of police brutality in Lagos, has told the Lagos Judicial Panel how she was tortured by operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and lost two months pregnancy in […]Continue Reading

ENTERTAINMENT

Desmond Elliot Was Right In Calling Nigerian Youths Children – Ivan-Whyte Eagle

THE AFRI GIST November 2, 2020 0

Some days back, the Nigerian social media users were dragging Desmond Elliot like Tiger generator because he tagged the youths as children. I was a bit indifferent about the whole brouhaha because wetin I dey think big pass all that noise and after watching the now infamous video, my indifference did not change.  Desmond later […]Continue Reading

POLITICS

#EndSARS Protests Will Return in Two Weeks if Issues Are Not Addressed, says Former Nigerian Minister

THE AFRI GIST October 30, 2020 0

There are fears that #EndSARS demonstrators will take to the streets of Nigeria in the next two weeks if it is perceived that the government has set up judicial panels across the country to buy time. Former Nigerian Minister of External Affairs Professor Bolaji Akinyemi expressed this when he featured on ARISE News on Wednesday […]Continue Reading

NEWS

Americans React To Arrest Of Soldier, Harrison Friday Who Supported Protesters

THE AFRI GIST October 25, 2020 0

The Nigerian Army said on Wednesday it had arrested one of its soldiers accused of encouraging his fellow troops not to fire on anti-police protesters, who have led a violent movement against Nigeria’s security forces in recent weeks. “The Nigerian Army has announced the arrest of Lance Corporal Harrison Friday who had gone on social […]Continue Reading

POLITICS

Obasanjo Speaks On EndSARS Protests, Urges Youths To Stop The Protests

THE AFRI GIST October 20, 2020 0

Obasanjo spoke when he visited Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ooni of Ife, at his palace in Ile-Ife, Osun state, on Monday. He described the #EndSARS protest as the product of an extensive agitation by the Nigerian youth. He said the youths are clamouring for a better life and there are several ways the government can show it […]Continue Reading

POLITICS

#ENDSARS: It’s Your Right To Protest, Buhari Tells Youths

THE AFRI GIST October 20, 2020 0

Says younger generation should be allowed to exercise their freedom …Appeals hoodlums shouldn’t be allowed to hijack genuine concerns PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari on Monday said that it was the right of the youths to protest and make certain demands from their leaders. The President also said that the young generation should be allowed to exercise […]Continue Reading

POLITICS

ENDSARS: Protesters Hold Sunday Service Outside Lagos State Govt House (Photos)

THE AFRI GIST October 18, 2020 0

PHOTONEWS: Lagos Endsars Protesters Hold Protest Sunday Service Outside Lagos State Government House Continue Reading

POLITICS

#ENDSARS: FFK, Alfred Martins Warn NIGERIAN GOVERNMENT Over Deployment Of Soldiers

THE AFRI GIST October 18, 2020 0

Following the report by the Nigerian army that it would launch ‘exercise Crocodile smile’, an operation that would assist in identifying terrorists in the country, former Aviation and of course PDP chieftain, Femi Fani-Kayode, Sunday warned the Federal government led by President Muhammadu Buhari to jettison the idea of deploying soldiers on the streets. Disclosing […]Continue Reading

POLITICS

#EndSARS Protesters Raise Funds To Buy A Protester Prosthetic Leg

THE AFRI GIST October 18, 2020 0

Jane, a physically challenged Nigerian lady is currently feeling the warmth and kindness of Nigerians as she is now only a few thousand naira away from changing her life for the better.  Despite living with just a limb, this did not deter her from joining the ongoing anti-SARS protest. A photo of Jane at the […]Continue Reading

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS POLITICS

Genevieve Nnaji Writes Open Letter To Buhari, Asking Him To End SARS Brutality (Photos)

THE AFRI GIST October 9, 2020 0

Genevieve Nnaji has written an open letter to president Buhari, asking him to end the brutality meted out to Nigerian youths by SARS, IgbereTV reports. The actress/producer began by narrating her niece’s encounter in the hands of officials of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).  Genevieve stated that she’s getting “weary and tired of being Continue Reading

BREAKING NEWS

Breaking: This is what Buhari is doing on ENDSARS – Presidency finally breaks silence

THE AFRI GIST October 9, 2020 0

Presidency says Buhari briefed by IGP on ENDSARS campaign – Presidency said President Muhammadu Buhari has been briefed about the grievances of Nigerian on police brutality – Media aide to the president, Bashir Ahmad, said Buhari was notified on Thursday by the police IG Mohammed Adamu – Ahmad assured aggrieved Nigerians that President Buhari will […]Continue Reading