LAGOS NOVEMBER 19TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The investigative reports conducted by popular American television, CNN, concerning the shooting in Lekki toll gate has sparked reactions on social media. Recall that the Lagos State government has denied sending soldiers to crack down on #EndSARS protesters in Lagos but the Nigerian Army had stated that they came under the invitation…
LAGOS NOVEMBER 15TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Brig. Gen. Ahmed Taiwo of the Nigerian Army says that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu invited the military during the End SARS in Lagos to prevent total chaos since the police who are supposed to be on ground had ran away. Taiwo, the Commander, 81 Military Intelligence Brigade, Victoria Island disclosed this when he…
LAGOS OCTOBER 27TH (NEWSRANGERS)-A judicial panel in Nigeria’s biggest city Lagos on Tuesday began an inquiry into the shooting of peaceful protesters last week and broader police brutality that had sparked demonstrations and unrest. Africa’s most populous nation has been rocked by violence since demonstrators were gunned down in the economic hub on October…
LAGOS OCTOBER 24TH (NEWSRANGERS)-All Progressives Congress chieftain, Bola Tinubu, has lamented the invasion and wanton looting of public and private assets in the state of late. Tinubu made this known on Saturday when he paid a visit to Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at the State House in Marina. Addressing journalists after the meeting with…
LAGOS OCTOBER 24TH (NEWSRANGERS)-President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered a probe into the shootings of #EndSARS protesters at the Lekki toll gate. The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, said this during an interview on Arise Television on Friday. Many people were injured when soldiers opened live ammunition on the #EndSARS protesters Tuesday night….
LAGOS OCTOBER 21ST (NEWSRANGERS)-At least 28 people were injured on Tuesday when soldiers shot at #EndSARS protesters in the Lekki area of Lagos State. The state governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, disclosed this in a series of tweets on Wednesday, although he was silent on the number of fatalities. He made the disclosure shortly after he…