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LEKKI MASSACRE – Nigerians in London Against Police Brutality (Video)

Senator’s aides conveyed thugs in SUVs to attack #EndSARS protesters — Ex-Security Chief

A former Assistant Director with the Department of State Services, Dennis Amachree, has spoken on the viral video which was …

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: Nigeria Is Murdering Its Citizen

A blurry video of what happened next has gone viral — soldiers walk toward the protesters with a terrifyingly casual …

European Parliament endorses Okonjo-Iweala for WTO job

The European Parliament (EP), the legislative branch of the European Union (EU), has endorsed Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala for the position of …

#EndSARS: Youth who built blood donation app killed by stray bullet in Nigeria

A Product Designer, Oke Obi-Enadhuze, who helped built a blood donation app for Life Bank Services, has been killed by …

UN, Joe Biden, Hillary Clinton and Bill Clinton Expresses Concern Over Violent Attacks On #EndSARS Protesters

Bill Clinton, former United States President, has expressed concern over the violence unleashed on peaceful #EndSARS protesters in Nigeria.Clinton in …

UK Foreign Secretary statement on protests in Nigeria

Following the protests in Nigeria against police brutality and the allegations of the deaths of protesters, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab …

Amnesty alleges security agents killed 38 in Nigeria Tuesday

Rights watchdog, Amnesty International, said at least 38 #EndSARS protesters were killed by security agents in various parts of the …

Violence cannot be the solution – Ghana President speaks on #EndSARS protests

President Akufo-Addo has sent a message of solidarity to the people off Nigeria following clashes between security forces and citizens …

UK Parliament Condemns Killing Of #EndSARS Protesters At Lekki Toll Gate

The UK government on Wednesday deliberated on the killing of some #EndSARS protesters at Lekki toll gate by soldiers.Stephen Doughty, …

Breonna Taylor grand juror says jury ‘didn’t agree that certain actions were justified’

A member of the grand jury in the Breonna Taylor case said the jury was not given the opportunity to …

Britain’s first black Archbishop to get peerage ‘imminently’ after row

Reports claimed he was kept off the list to keep numbers in the House of Lords down John Sentamu is …

Death toll climbs as Nigeria protests spiral

Crowds took to the streets again in Nigeria’s largest cities on Monday as the death toll rose in snowballing protests …

Tyler Perry: Nigeria witnessing horror despite enormous potential #ENDSARS

American actor and producer, Tyler Perry, has joined the End SARS campaign.The billionaire expressed disgust about the situation in Nigeria. …

Nigeria’s vice president, Osinbajo apologies as he finally speaks on #EndSARS

Nigeria’s vice president, Yemi Osinbajo has finally expressed his mind on the ongoing #EndSARS protests across the country and the …

‘I Feel The Wind Behind My Back’: Nigerian WTO Candidate

Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala voiced confidence Friday in her quest to lead the crisis-wracked World Trade Organization after all of Africa …

Manchester United striker, Odion Ighalo joins the #EndSARS campaign

Manchester United striker, Odion Ighalo has joined the the ongoing #EndSARS campaign against police brutality in Nigeria.The former Super Eagles …

Portlanders gather and commemorate George Floyd on his birthday

A group of a hundred or so demonstrators gathered at Revolution Hall to celebrate George Floyd’s birthday.The murder of Floyd …

Boris Johnson Rejects Marcus Rashford’s Call For Free School Meals Over Christmas

Boris Johnson has rejected a call by England footballer Marcus Rashford for free school meal vouchers to be given to …

Revolution is coming in Nigeria, says Shehu Sani

In this interview with Senator Shehu Sani, he explained why he called on … Second, some of the utterances coming …

Kanye Releases New Song to Celebrate Kentucky Election Results That Are Invalid

In celebration of something that didn’t actually happen, Kanye West has released a rough draft of a new song.As has …

End SARS: We are following protests in Nigeria – UN

The United Nations (UN) on Thursday said they are following the End SARS protests in Nigeria.Secretary-General António Guterres, commended the …

#EndSARS: Buhari Govt. approves protesters’ demands

The meeting was conducted following directives by President Muhammadu Buhari on the dissolution of Special Anti-Robbery SquadThe Inspector-General of Police, …

Respect protesters’ rights, UK tells Nigerian Govt.

Catriona Laing, British high commissioner to Nigeria, has called on the federal government to respect the rights of its citizens …

Nigeria dissolves controversial police unit accused of brutality

A controversial Nigerian police unit accused of brutality will be disbanded, following nationwide protests demanding an end to police violence …

Nigerian President, VP, Daughters Join EndSARS Campaign

President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo’s daughters – Zahra Buhari and Kiki Osinbajo – have lent their voices …

Police restraint of man in mental health state contributed to death, Jury

The way in which police restrained a paranoid schizophrenic “probably more than minimally” contributed to his death in custody, an …

Outrage after police filmed kneeling on back of pregnant black woman

Protests have continued in Kansas City amid condemnation at a video showing an officer kneel on a black pregnant woman’s …

London lockdown: New COVID rules ‘inevitable’ – Sadiq Khan

Londoners could be banned from household mixing to stop the spread of coronavirus if the capital city moves from tier …

John Boyega backs #EndSARS outcry over notorious Nigerian police unit

Street protests against a notorious Nigerian police unit have received an invaluable boost from viral campaigning and celebrity support.On Friday, …

Bianca Williams: Five Met officers investigated for misconduct

Five police officers are being investigated for misconduct over a stop and search of Team GB athlete Bianca Williams in …

Kamala Harris claims she won’t take vaccine if Trump recommends

Democratic vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris said Wednesday that she would not take a vaccine recommended by President Trump during …

Boseman’s Brother Shares Heartbreaking Last Conversation

More than a month after Chadwick Boseman succumbed to colon cancer, his siblings are opening up about the late actor’s …

Megan Thee Stallion sends powerful Breonna Taylor message on ‘SNL’

Alec Baldwin returned to play President Donald Trump, and Maya Rudolph portrayed Kamala Harris in the “Saturday Night Live” Season …

Grand Jury Tapes in Breonna Taylor Case Released

Tapes of the grand jury inquiry into the police killing of Breonna Taylor were released Friday, October 2nd, one week …

In rare move, Breonna Taylor grand jury proceedings released

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Police said they knocked and identified themselves for a minute or more before bursting into Breonna Taylor’s …

UN experts demand Nigeria to lift singer’s death sentence

UN rights experts asked Nigeria on Monday (Sept 28) to release a 22-year-old singer who was condemned to death over …

Live coronavirus updates as deaths increase by 10 amid infection surge

The number of coronavirus hospital deaths has risen by 10 amid a surge of infections.England recorded a total of 10 …

White House slaps down FBI director on election fraud claims

The US Department of Justice published, then removed, then re-issued a press release that announced an “inquiry” into nine “discarded” …

LeBron James Wants Black Women To Know They’re Not Alone

After a grand jury decided Wednesday not to to charge Louisville Metro police officers with killing Breonna Taylor, LeBron James …

Trump’s refusal to commit to peaceful transition

President Trump’s stunning refusal to commit to a peaceful transfer of power should he lose the election to Joe Biden …

Trump attacked Meghan Markle, I am not her fan

President Trump said during a press conference Wednesday he is “not a fan” of Meghan Markle and wished her husband, …

Attacked on Harry and Meghan for urging Americans to vote

Prince Harry and his American wife, Meghan Markle, are facing criticism back in the U.K. for speaking out about the …

White woman charged with hate crime

The woman charged with chucking a glass bottle and yelling a racial epithet at a jogger in Queens last month …

Take the lead in tackling racism, Kahn urges

The Mayor of London made a rallying cry for people to take the lead in tackling issues of racism, saying …

Black Lives Matter: tackling Racism in the workplace

The international outcry following the recent tragic death of George Floyd in the United States has dominated the news and …

Supreme Court fight could elevate Kamala Harris

Kamala Harris is poised to become a leading figure in the Democratic opposition to President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court pick, …

Omar talks about threats against her

Rep. Ilhan Omar’s (D-Minn.), one of the first Muslim women elected to Congress, has faced constant threats of violence since …