Nigeria’s former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar on Wednesday said he was heartbroken following shooting of #EndSARS protesters in Lekki, Lagos by soldiers, calling on President Muhammadu Buhari to address the nation now.
Nigeria’s former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar on Wednesday said he was heartbroken following shooting of #EndSARS protesters in Lekki, Lagos by soldiers, calling on President Muhammadu Buhari to address the nation now.
President Muhammadu Buhari’s friend, Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby has condemned shooting at peaceful #EndSARS protesters in Lekki, Lagos on Tuesday.
By: Adeyeye Ronke
By Kazeem Ugbodaga
The United States has shutdown its Consulate General in Lagos as #EndSARS protest turns violence in the State.
A statement from the US Embassy in Nigeria said the Lagos Consulate General Office would remain shut today and and Wednesday.
The Senate on Tuesday urged President Muhammadu Buhari to, “as soon as possible”, address the nation on issues of #EndSARS protests in the country.
The Upper Chamber also appealed to the movement and protesters to stop their actions and embrace genuine dialogue in order to give the government time and space to meet their demands.
By Kazeem Salako
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu has ordered immediate nationwide deployment of anti-riot policemen to protect lives and property of all Nigerians and secure critical national infrastructure across the country.