#endsars: Oyo Releases ₦1 Million Each To Families Of Isiaka, Other Slain Victims

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Tuesday, paid a condolence visit to the family of deceased Jimoh Isiaka and two other victims of the violence that erupted during the ENDSARS protests.

Makinde was accompanied by top government functionaries, the Speaker, Oyo state Hosue of Assembly, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin, and some lawmakers.

He explained that beyond the EndSARS protest, most Nigerians have become frustrated over prevailing harsh economic reality in the country and if government fail to address youth idleness with gainful employment there might be a future disaster
The governor also noted that while his government was not against peaceful protest,
protesters must be responsible enough to voice their concerns as the state government would work more at ensuring youths in the state were meaningfully engaged.

Makinde also ordered the immediate release of N100 million for the renovation of Soun of Ogbomoso’s palace, following the violence that erupted in Ogbomoso axis of the state, weekend, as a result of the ENDSARS protest, which led to the destruction of property of Oba Jimoh Oyewumi, Ajagungbade’s palace.

This is as the governor, also ordered the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters in the state, Chief Bayo Lawal and the Caretaker Chairman, Ogbomoso North Local Government Council to do an assessment and documentation of the vandalised parts of the palace as well as vehicles to determine what would be repaired and those to be replaced.

*While appealing to the Soun to forgive the perpetrators, Governor Makinde, who described the protesters as the monarch’s children assures that the government would meaningfully engage the youths population to douse the tension and prevent a possible recall.

In his response, the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Oyewunmi appreciated the visit and urged the government to wake up to it numerous responsibilities
The monarch also assured that the traditional institution would continue to play its role in supporting the government for a better society.

Vanguard recalled that the angry youths destroyed properties worth millions of naira in the main palace of the monarch, ransacked and destroyed properties in an adjacent building to the Soun’s palace, popularly known as Oba Oladunni hall, as well as about ten vehicles damaged.

The governor who was received by the Secretary to the monarch, Mr Toyin Ajamu was also conducted round the palace to see the degree of damages done to the palace.

In the same vein, Makinde who released N1 million to each of the families of slain victims of the protest urged them to take the untimely demise of their kids as an act of God.

The deceased were Isiaka Jimoh, Taiwo Adeoye and Moshood Ganiyu.
The governor also visited Ogbomoso Area Police Command, where he held a brief close-door meeting with the officer in charge.

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EndSARS: Stop Killing Protesters – Jonathan Warns Police.

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed sadness over the death of End SARS protesters.

He told the Police to exercise caution while dealing with demonstrators.
The former Nigerian leader issued the statement Tuesday night.

There have been at least 6 fatalities since last the protest against police brutality broke out on Saturday.

Jonathan noted that the desire of everyone is for a better Nigeria.

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed sadness over the death of End SARS protesters.

He told the Police to exercise caution while dealing with demonstrators.
The former Nigerian leader issued the statement Tuesday night.

There have been at least 6 fatalities since last the protest against police brutality broke out on Saturday.

Jonathan noted that the desire of everyone is for a better Nigeria
He insisted that no Nigerian blood needs to be spilled or life lost during a peaceful protest.

“We may hold different views on national issues, but there is no doubt that most people desire the same thing for Nigeria.

“A place where we can all live out the full potential of our God-given abilities I implore everyone to exercise restraint as we walk through these challenging times”, Jonathan tweeted.

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EndSARS: Lagos Sets Up ₦200m Compensation Fund For Police Brutality Victims

The Lagos State Government on Tuesday announced the setting up of a N200 million fund to compensate families of victims of Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) killings. Lagos State governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced this while addressing the EndSARS protesters at the Lagos House of Assembly gate, Alausa, Ikeja.

The compensation fund will be completely supervised by Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) appointed by members of the public.

Sanwo-Olu called on the protesers to send the list of everyone that had fatal encounters with SARS in Lagos. He said that government would identify the families and ensure that they were compensated.

The governor said that he fully identified with the EndSARS struggle, knowing that many youth had been battered, and he felt their pain.

He said that in fulfilment of one of the requests made by the protesters, all those arrested had been released without any condition. Sanwo-Olu further promised to convey the requests of the protesters to President Muhammadu Buhari, some of which are increment in police salary, as well as Justice for those killed by the Police. Recall that the governor, on Monday, addressed some of the protesters at the Lekki Toll Gate where he expressed solidarity with them.

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#endsars: Oyo Releases ₦1 Million Each To Families Of Isiaka, Other Slain Victims

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Tuesday, paid a condolence visit to the family of deceased Jimoh Isiaka and two other victims of the violence that erupted during the ENDSARS protests.

Makinde was accompanied by top government functionaries, the Speaker, Oyo state Hosue of Assembly, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin, and some lawmakers.

He explained that beyond the EndSARS protest, most Nigerians have become frustrated over prevailing harsh economic reality in the country and if government fail to address youth idleness with gainful employment there might be a future disaster
The governor also noted that while his government was not against peaceful protest,

protesters must be responsible enough to voice their concerns as the state government would work more at ensuring youths in the state were meaningfully engaged.

Makinde also ordered the immediate release of N100 million for the renovation of Soun of Ogbomoso’s palace, following the violence that erupted in Ogbomoso axis of the state, weekend, as a result of the ENDSARS protest, which led to the destruction of property of Oba Jimoh Oyewumi, Ajagungbade’s palace.

This is as the governor, also ordered the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters in the state, Chief Bayo Lawal and the Caretaker Chairman, Ogbomoso North Local Government Council to do an assessment and documentation of the vandalised parts of the palace as well as vehicles to determine what would be repaired and those to be replaced.

*While appealing to the Soun to forgive the perpetrators, Governor Makinde, who described the protesters as the monarch’s children assures that the government would meaningfully engage the youths population to douse the tension and prevent a possible recall.

In his response, the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Oyewunmi appreciated the visit and urged the government to wake up to it numerous responsibilities
The monarch also assured that the traditional institution would continue to play its role in supporting the government for a better society.

Vanguard recalled that the angry youths destroyed properties worth millions of naira in the main palace of the monarch, ransacked and destroyed properties in an adjacent building to the Soun’s palace, popularly known as Oba Oladunni hall, as well as about ten vehicles damaged.

The governor who was received by the Secretary to the monarch, Mr Toyin Ajamu was also conducted round the palace to see the degree of damages done to the palace.

In the same vein, Makinde who released N1 million to each of the families of slain victims of the protest urged them to take the untimely demise of their kids as an act of God.

The deceased were Isiaka Jimoh, Taiwo Adeoye and Moshood Ganiyu.

The governor also visited Ogbomoso Area Police Command, where he held a brief close-door meeting with the officer in charge.


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Edo Police Deny Killing #endsars Protester

The Edo state police commissioner, Babatunde Kokumo, has debunked the allegation that the police killed two of the “End SARS” protesters in Ekpoma, Esan Central local government area over the weekend.

A video had gone viral alleging the shooting to death of two young men protesting in the university community.




A statement issued by the police public relations officer, Chidi Nwabuzor, on Sunday, said that that some persons it said were “suspected hoodlums,” under the cover of “endSARS protests,” laid siege on the Ekpoma police station at Ekpoma, attacked police personnel on duty and destroyed facilities within the station.

Nwabuzor said 19 of the suspected hoodlums were arrested preparatory to their prosecution.

He said the viral video and rumour of killing or attacking protesters in the state were “staged, baseless, unfounded, and the handiwork of mischief makers to heat up the state.”

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C’River Govt Immortalises Sen Oko, PDP Plans Replacement.

The government of Cross River state has renamed its Women Development Centre in Calabar after the late Senator Rose Oko who died on March 23, this year.

A statement issued by Christian Ita, special adviser on media and publicity to Governor Ben Ayade, said the governor had approved the renaming.


To mark the renaming, a bust was veiled in memory of the late senator at the centre on Monday after a valedictory service at the State Executive Council chambers.



Meanwhile, her party, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has raised a campaign council to mobilise support for its candidate, Dr Stephen Odey, for the October 31 Northern Senatorial district by-election.

The six-member campaign council is headed by Hon Legor Idagbo, member representing Obudu/Obanlikwu/ Bekwarra federal constituency.

The election is mainly between PDP’s Odey and Barr Joe Agi of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

In a chat, Odey said he would build on the late Senator Oko’s legacy and, therefore, solicited support to ensure the PDP emerged victorious to commemorate a woman who, he said, stood stoutly for democracy.

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Ohanaeze Youths Join #endsars Protest, Demand Detainees’ Release

Scores of youths on Monday blocked the gate of the Onitsha Area Command of the Nigerian Police Force in Anambra state, in continuation of their protest against the operations of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and the reform of the Nigeria police force.

The protesters, among whom were citizens and residents of the commercial city, moved from the DMGS Roundabout to the Central Police Station, Onitsha, calling for reforms in the police and end to police brutality.


The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Wing, Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Music Artistes and Disc Jockeys (DJs) and many other groups also joined the protesters who demanded freedom for their colleagues said to be wrongfully arrested and detained at the SARS offices at Awkuzu, Neni, Enugwu Ukwu, among others.

Speaking during the march, a protester, Chibuike Emmanuel, said it was in solidarity with similar protests going on across the country, to register the people’s displeasure over the spate of police brutality, illegal arrest and detention and extrajudicial killings which they experienced in the hands of some police operatives.

“What Nigerians go through in the hands of the police is unbearable. The people are now more scared of the policemen than the criminals. The very men paid to protect the people’s lives are the very ones snuffling life out of the people. It is quite unfortunate and Nigerians are saying ‘no’ to all these,” he noted.

A popular comedian, Lord Zeus, who related his experience in a police cell a week ago, said it was pity how people were detained for no just cause in those cells.



“Some of these youths are actually innocent. Some of the people I met were those arrested in connection with the protest of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPO, over six months ago. For many of them, their families don’t know anything about their whereabouts anymore, neither do they have any hope of coming out alive. The police authorities are, by this protest, urged to intensify efforts at ensuring that these innocent youths are released unconditionally,” he pleaded.

Leader of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Wing, Anambra state chapter, Mazi Chukwuma Okpalaezukwu, said they joined the march in order to ensure that it was not hijacked by hoodlums.

He revealed that Ohanaeze had resolved to form a committee to look into all the positions and grievances of the youths to ensure that impact is maximised and purpose served.

Addressing the protesters, deputy commissioner of police in charge of CPS, Onitsha, DCP Chollom Gyang, commended the youths for the peaceful manner they conducted themselves, saying that the protest reflected the beauty of democracy.

“The beauty of democracy is the ability of the people to express their feelings in a lawful manner without harassment. It is heart-warming that the inspector general of police, IGP Adamu Mohammed, has heard the cries of Nigerians and that was why SARS was disbanded.

“He has promised not just to end SARS, but also that the police force will be reformed. Our appeal to you and other Nigerians is to be patient as the ongoing reforms will yield the kind of police force our people have yearned for all these years,” he said.

On the persons detained in various SARS facilities across the state, Gyand said the state command had set up a special police team to visit the facilities during which those bailable will be bailed while the others will be charged to court.

In his words, “the reason we have a large number of suspects in the cells was due to the COVID-19 pandemic which made it difficult for courts to sit. Now that the courts have reopened, we hope to speed up the legal processes to ensure that we decongest the cells.”

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Lawan Wades Into ASUU-FG IPPIS Dispute.

Senate president, Ahmed Lawan, on Monday waded into the dispute between the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the federal government over the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS) and other outstanding issues.

Lawan met with a delegation from ASUU led by its president, Professor Biodun Ogunyemi, at the National Assembly to discuss the lingering crisis which has made it difficult for some universities to reopen after the COVID-19 lockdown.


“We really don’t need this kind of situation where our universities are shut. Our children are the victims of this. Therefore, the government and ASUU ought to find a common ground for our institutions, particularly our universities to open and of course, offer the kind of services that are expected of our universities.

“We cannot afford, as a country, to continue to have this kind of crisis. So, I receive you on behalf of my colleagues at the Senate and, indeed, the National Assembly. The idea is to find out how we can resolve this issue.”



The senate president said although there were still many outstanding issues, the parties should imbibe the spirit of give-and-take in resolving the dispute. “Government cannot expect to have it all its way and I believe that ASUU shouldn’t expect it to be that everything it asked for must be given.

“Our situation today is very stressful and I believe that government is supposed to, even within this kind of situation, play its own part. Its obligations must be redeemed within the confines of what we can do.

“But ASUU too, I know, is prepared to meet government halfway somehow because I’m sure we have joint determination to resolve these issues. The National Assembly is the best place to go. On one hand, we are in government, on another hand, we represent the people. We represent you. We represent the families and the children who are at home because the universities are shut.

“And I think, as parliamentarians, we have to tell the truth as it is, no matter how bitter it may be. When we sign agreements, we must do so with full intention of implementing it. And when we negotiate, we must negotiate in such a manner that the final product is implementable.

Ogunyemi said the visit was in furtherance of previous interactions with the senate president. “We are here to solicit your support on the need for the government to urgently address the outstanding issues on our demand list. We hope we will have the supportive weight that we expect from your office,” Ogunyemi said.

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Senate Tasks Federal Character Commission On Equal Employment.

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has charged the Federal Character Commission (FCC) to ensure equitable distribution of employment opportunities among all the states of the federation.

Lawan gave the charge when the executive chairman of the Commission, Dr Muheebbat Dankaka led other members on a courtesy visit to his office on Monday. “The FCC is designed purposely to provide stability in the country. No part of the country should be neglected; no part of this country should feel short-changed; this is the essence of the Commission,” Lawan said, adding that the Commission should not allow any further recruitment from that state that took undue advantage in the recruitment process, until other states are properly taken care of.

“Don’t mind what people from that state will say; so long there are too many people from one part of the country in an organisation, make sure other parts of the country get their share too and stop further recruitment from that state.

“We have witnessed that kind of situation where a chief executive officer of an agency will simply take advantage of his office and pass through your system and get all his people into the organisation to the neglect of other parts of the country.

“Your organisation is important because you give people a sense of belonging even though it is in our character to complain of marginalisation even where there is none. But figures do not lie. Figures are there to show what every state has in every organisation.

“Where you think it is hot for you to handle come to National Assembly, we will help and support you on that because this country belongs to all of us irrespective of where one comes from. Therefore, there must be fairness, justice and equity in the way and manner offices are shared and opportunities given.”

Lawan assured members of the Commission in their quest for an increase in funding, and called on the Commission to always work closely with the Senate committee on Federal Character in all its activities and decision-making process. He also called on the Commission to hasten the presentation of its proposed amendment to the Act establishing it for expeditious consideration by the National Assembly.

Dankaka, in her remarks, said the commission “is working on some grey areas of our Act, to make it more potent and in line with the dynamics of time.” She commended the harmonious relationship between the executive and legislature, which she said facilitated their speedy screening and confirmation by the senate.

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#endsars protests have proven that positive change is beginning to take place in a country known to have a long history of abuse of rights and privileges everyday people.

Congratulations Nigerian youth, congratulations Nigerians 🇳🇬!