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Nigeria: Abusive SARS Police Force Was Abolished - but Elation Soon Turned to Frustration
The Conversation Africa, 8 December 2020
For a brief moment in October, it seemed that youthful protesters calling to "abolish" a police force had succeeded. After weeks of mass demonstrations against police brutality,… Read more »
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Nigeria: CNN, BBC Coverage of #EndSARS Protest Disgusting - Buhari
Premium Times, 9 December 2020
"I was disgusted by the coverage, which did not give attention to the policemen that were killed, the stations that were burnt, and prisons that were opened." Read more »
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Nigeria: Buhari Warns Against Violent Protests, Lauds Army
Vanguard, 7 December 2020
President Muhammadu Buhari has warned that any act of hooliganism hiding behind lawful and peaceful protests would be dealt with decisively, to ensure peace and stability in the… Read more »
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Nigeria: With Threats From Buhari, Police, #EndSARS Protesters Beat Retreat
This Day, 8 December 2020
The plans by youths to hold another round of protests fell through yesterday as they beat a hasty retreat as security agents, including military and police personnel, in preemptive… Read more »
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Nigeria: Buhari Threatens to 'Deal Decisively With Violent Protesters'
Premium Times, 7 December 2020
He said this as protests resurfaced in Oshogbo, Osun State Monday. Read more »
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Nigeria: What I Told 36 Governors - Buhari
Vanguard, 8 December 2020
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja ended a meeting with 36 state governors on the issue of security with a charge to them to work more with traditional rulers and… Read more »
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Nigeria: Insecurity - Hold Private Talks With Buhari, Uzodinma Urges Reps
Vanguard, 8 December 2020
Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodinma, has appealed to the leadership of the House of Representatives to hold a private audience with President Muhammadu Buhari on the… Read more »
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Nigeria: Insecurity - Buhari to Address National Assembly On Thursday
Premium Times, 7 December 2020
The House of Representatives last week summoned President Buhari over the security situation. Read more »
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Nigeria: Despite Massive Killings, Governor Zulum Says Buhari Doing Better for Borno Than Predecessors
Premium Times, 8 December 2020
Governor Zulum says it is human nature to be more concerned about current realities than comparing the past and the present. Read more »
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Nigeria: Knocks As Buhari Hails Armed Forces
Daily Trust, 8 December 2020
For the umpteenth time, President Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday, cautioned against a repeat of violent protests across the country. Read more »
Nigeria's Buhari Warns of Action Against Violent Protesters
President Muhammadu Buhari has warned that any act of hooliganism, hiding behind lawful and peaceful protests, would be dealt with decisively, to ensure peace and stability. Buhari issued the warning at the virtual opening of the 2020, Chief of Army Staff's Annual Conference in Abuja. The president also commended the Nigerian armed forces for their efforts at restoring law and order in various states during the #EndSARS protests. The protests were against the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), a unit accused of murder, bribery and corruption. It drew worldwide attention, following the actions taken by the police and army to quell the peaceful protests. Live ammunition was allegedly used, killing several protesters. Buhari went on to describe 2020 as a very challenging year, citing the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic and its negative impact on almost every aspect of life.
InFocus
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Following the resolution by some UK parliamentarians to call for sanctions against top Nigerian officials and security agents involved in alleged violations of #EndSARS protesters' ... Read more »
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The Nigerian army has said allegations that soldiers has fired into a crowd of #EndSARS protesters at the Lekki tollgate, was "fake news". This follows several news reports showing ... Read more »
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President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians that he will do whatever it takes to ensure that a repeat of #EndSARS protest does not occur in Nigeria. Buhari added that the ... Read more »
Protesters at an #EndSARS protest in Lagos in mid-October, 2020 (file photo).
