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#EndSARS: Lagos govt declares 24-hour curfew

“I have watched with shock how what began as a peaceful #EndSARS protest has degenerated into a monster that is threatening the well-being of our society. Lives and limbs have been lost as criminals and miscreants are now hiding under the umbrella of these protests to unleash mayhem on our State.

“As a government that is alive to its responsibility and has shown a commitment to the movement #ENDSARS, we will not watch and allow anarchy in our dear state.

“I, therefore, hereby impose a 24-hour curfew on all parts of the State as from 4pm today, 20th October, 2020.Nobody, except essential service providers and first responders must be found on the streets, said Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

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Oyo Speaker, Ogundoyin charges Oyo indigenes at Nigerian Law School to make the State proud

The Speaker Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon Adebo Ogundoyin has advised Oyo State indigenes at the Nigerian Law School to make the state proud of them by distinguishing themselves academically and morally.

The Speaker gave the charge when members of Forum of Oyo State Indigenes in the Nigerian Law School, 2020/2023 session paid him a courtesy call in his office.

Hon Ogundoyin told the students to reciprocate the good gesture of Governor Seyi Makinde who recently approved five hundred thousand naira bursary for each of the two hundred and thirty-three Oyo State indigenes at the Nigerian Law School.

He added “Governor Seyi Makinde has demonstrated his love for education and training through the approval given for the payment of five hundred thousand naira bursary to the Oyo State Indigenes at the Nigerian Law School. Recall that he also place a ban on all illegal fee collections in all schools owned by the state government. This gesture to the Law Students to me will no doubt encourage you to pursue excellence in your quest to receive practical legal training to become qualified lawyers as recommended by your profession hence you must be ready to impact our world positively and profoundly especially as youth. Remember, anyone who has obtained a University degree in Law and who wants to practice as a lawyer in Nigeria must attend the Nigerian Law School. I therefore again charge you to see your professional calling as one of the most highly respected and elitist in the world and reciprocate the good gesture of the Governor by making yourselves good ambassadors of our dear State. “

Earlier, member representing Kajola State Constituency, Hon Abdul Hakeem Mustapha said the various educational policies of Governor Seyi Makinde would not only develop the sector but also encourage the students and spur them to great heights.

The Chairman of Forum of Oyo State Indigenes in the Nigerian Law School Sharafadeen Adepoju who said they visited the Speaker to show appreciation to him for lending his voice and support to their request from the state added that they were equally impressed with the various giant strides recorded by the present administration in many sectors.

He also described the Speaker as a good representative of the youth adding that his coordination of the 9th Oyo State House of Assembly has been widely acclaimed as outstanding.

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Tinubu breaks silence on #EndSARS, appeals to protesters to call off protest

The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Lagos State governor, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has appealed to #EndSARS protesters demonstrating against police brutality and extrajudicial killings to call off the protests and give peace a chance.

This was contained in a statement on Monday night titled; ‘#EndSARS Protests – The Remedy For National Maladies Is More, Not Less, Democracy’.

Tinubu said there is no way any society can make meaningful progress without the enthronement of these values and the demands for fundamental police reforms by the protesting youths are in pursuit of the country’s aspiration in the national anthem.

He then pleaded that the government is given the chance to implement the reforms demanded by the protesters.

The statement reads: “For the past twelve days, our country has witnessed massive protests by youths in different cities, which were ignited by widespread disenchantment with the gross human rights abuses including torture, extortion, harassment, intimidation and even extra-judicial killings of Nigerians by members of the disbanded Special Anti-robbery Squad (SARS). The demands for fundamental police reforms by the protesting youths are in pursuit of our aspiration in our national anthem “to build a nation where peace and justice shall reign”. Justice as one of our greatest writers has memorably noted is “the first condition of humanity”. A society where those who are paid from the public purse to protect the lives and property of the people become themselves threats to the liberty, safety and dignity of the people; where human life is difficult to distinguish from Thomas Hobbes ‘State of Nature – ‘solitary, poor, nasty and brutish’ is not one fit for free and decent people to live in. Such impunity and lawlessness are incompatible with the values and tenets of a democratic society governed by the supremacy of the rule of law”.

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#EndSARS: Lagos govt directs students to stay at home

The Lagos State Government has directed all students in public and private schools to stay at home following the tension generated by the #EndSARS protests.

A statement issued by the Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo, emphasised that the safety of the pupils/students, parents and all staff working in schools is paramount at this critical period, advising parents to keep an eye on their wards and prevent them from being used as tools by those who might want to hijack the protests to unleash mayhem on the society.

Mrs. Adefisayo also encouraged schools to utilise other means of distance teaching and learning such as radio, television and online media similar to the practice during the closure occasioned by the COVID-19 lockdown.

The Commissioner said that a new date for resumption of all classes will be announced in due course.

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Youth protesters are frustrated, address their demands, Obasanjo tells Buhari

The former President of Nigeria, President Olusegun Obasanjo has attributed the EndSARS Protest as an agitation that needs urgent attention from President Buhari.

Obasanjo made this statement known yesterday during his courtesy visit to Ooni of Ife, Oba Ogunwusi Ojaja II at his Palace in Ile-Ife.

Earlier in his speech, former President Obasanjo explained that the #EndSARS protest is a product of an extensive agitation of the Nigerian youths that needed to be attended to by the government.

“Over 65 percent of our population are under the age of 35 who look up to the best in life who struggle for education, some of them didn’t even get educated while those who are educated get frustrated because of lack of opportunities. We must realize that the lid on the boiling steam would have to be removed.

“But I believe that there are windows of opportunity which the government can explore to show that it cares about the people, especially the youths welfare as the father of the country particularly as the father of the youths.

“Fortunately by experience, the president has children and he knows how youths behave. I believe that the opportunities can still be taken to let the youths know that he as a father understands their plight and his government understands their plight and he is ready to make life better for them.” Chief Obasanjo said.

On the attack on Governor Gboyega Oyetola’s convoy by some suspected political thugs at the venue of an #EndSARS protest in Osogbo, Obasanjo joined Ooni who is the permanent Chairman of the Osun State Council of Traditional Rulers, in describing the incident as unfortunate.

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Hoodlums attack, destroy RRS Police vehicle in Lagos

A mob in the Yaba area of Lagos have attacked operatives of the Rapid Response Squad of the state’s police command.

As a result of the attack, the RRS officers abandoned their vehicle and ran for their lives.

Young Nigerians across the country are currently demanding an end to police brutality and improved governance by the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari.

At least 10 persons have been killed since the demonstrations began across the country.

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#EndSARS: Ooni hosts Obasanjo, appeals to youth protesters, commends Oyetola

The Arole Oduduwa & Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, on Monday played host to former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo at his Ile Oodua Palace, Ile-Ife, during which he appealed to the youths calling for the cancelation of the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigeria Police to retreat.

Ooni Ogunwusi who described the #EndSARS struggle as Nigerian youths clear message to the government, particularly about their ability to get things done in a coordinated manner, urged the youths to allow the government to fully attend to their yearnings.

“If you look at the #EndSars protest, you will see that our youths have what it takes to rule the country. Since day one, they have shown leadership, accountability and huge sense of responsibility which have sent a clear message to the government.

“As a youth leader myself, I am proud that we all have communicated our ideas and it is heartwarming that we have been heard.

“Dear youths, it is time to retreat particularly to prevent those with ulterior motives from hijacking the peaceful message of peace. The whole world is aware of our peaceful conduct and we must not let some bad elements tarnish this enviable integrity.

“Once again, I wish to urge our youths to stop the protest for now and give peace a chance. This would disallow the government from using force.” Ooni admonished.

Earlier in his speech, former President Obasanjo explained that the #EndSARS protest is a product of an extensive agitation of the Nigerian youths that needed to be attended to by the government.

“Over 65 percent of our population are under the age of 35 who look up to the best in life who struggle for education, some of them didn’t even get educated while those who are educated get frustrated because of lack of opportunities. We must realize that the lid on the boiling steam would have to be removed.

“But I believe that there are windows of opportunity which the government can explore to show that it cares about the people, especially the youths welfare as the father of the country particularly as the father of the youths.

“Fortunately by experience, the president has children and he knows how youths behave. I believe that the opportunities can still be taken to let the youths know that he as a father understands their plight and his government understands their plight and he is ready to make life better for them.” Chief Obasanjo said.

On the attack on Governor Gboyega Oyetola’s convoy by some suspected political thugs at the venue of an #EndSARS protest in Osogbo, the Ooni who is the permanent Chairman of the Osun State Council of Traditional Rulers, described the incidence as unfortunate.

“It is sad and we cannot but condemn it as it is against the ethos of Omoluabi which we portray in Osun.

“Similarly, I want to commend Mr. Governor for his maturity in handling the sensitive issue despite all provocation. It shows him as a father that he is, may God continue to protect him.” The Ooni said.

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Protesters block major roads in Ibadan, paralyze economic activities

OduduwaNews has gathered that the #EndSARS protesters troop out today in Ibadan to continue their agitation for an end to Police brutality as well as pressing further their 23 demands from Nigerian government.

Some of the protesters carrying placards with various inscriptions blocked major roads linking to various places in Ibadan.

Economic activities across the city of Ibadan were grounded as a result of inability of motorists to ply some roads while leaving commuters stranded in various places.

Some people were seeing trekking to their various destinations while some were struggling to have their cars passing through the blocked roads.

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Assassination attempt on Oyetola undeserving, barbaric – Oluwo

Oluwo of Iwoland, HRM Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has described the attack on Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun State as barbaric, calling on protesting youth to be law abiding.

Osun state Government under Governor Oyetola is doing great when it comes to good governance and I will still implore the Governor to keep leading in a transparent, more accountability and prudent way of handling the state. Everyone in the state knows that Governor Oyetola is a great administrator in the history of this state and does not deserve this kind of disrespect and assassination attempt on his life.

He said the circumstances that warranted the attack is questionable, saying only recalcitrant leaders unlike the listening Oyetola could deserve such.

Oba Akanbi equally called for the probe of the two killed, urging the police to give true picture as against diverse stories surrounding their death.

Oluwo, who has earlier warned the protesting youth against likely hijack of the protest by hoodlums advised patriotic protesters to exercise caution to avoid mistaken of identity.

The monarch described Oyetola as a peace loving governor who cares for his citizen, who doesn’t deserve such an attack.

He appealed to protesting youth most especially in Osun to act within the ambit of law to protect human lives and properties.

A statement by the Monarch’s press secretary, Alli Ibraheem, reads “As a patriotic ambassador of The State of Virtues, the ethos must always be demonstrated in us. Many state governors have joined the protest and addressed protesters. There was no cases of attack. I’m sure many governors will still address their citizen on the same issue. What credit are hoodlums given to Osun ?”

“The attack on Governor Gboyega Oyetola is Undeserving and barbaric. In all sincerity, he is a leader by merit. He is a political material that should be encouraged. His intention for Osun is superb. The protesters should avoid impersonation and drive out touts amongst them. If they are to be taken serious, they should stay focused. I can see derailment.

“I feel the pain of endsars protesters. Peaceful protest is an understandable language and very legitimate. It only becomes questionable when hoodlums hijack”

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“The incident that led to the two who died in Osogbo yesterday should be probed by the police. There are different versions of report resulting to their death. We need a true, holistic investigation. May their souls rest in peace”

“I want to appeal to the protesting youth to act within the ambit of law in the interest of the state that our fathers laboured to build. What you can’t construct, don’t destroy it”

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