#EndSARS protesters in Abuja converged at the Unity fountain on Friday October 16 for a candlelight procession in honor of all victims of police brutality. See more photos belowThe post #EndSARS protesters in Abuja hold candlelight procession for victims of police brutality (photos/video) appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog. Source
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Nigerians in New York stage #EndSARS protest (photos/video)
Nigerians residing in New York have staged a protest to also demand the end of SARS as well as a reform of the Nigerian Police Force. The protesters marched on the street of Manhattan to the United Nations house where they demanded the Deputy UN Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, to speak out condemning police brutality in Nigeria. See more...
Finland PM’s photoshoot sparks sexism row
A photoshoot involving Finland’s Prime Minister, Sanna Marin, has sparked a debate about sexism in the country.Source
#EndSARS: Photos from the scene where armed hoodlums attacked protesters in Benin
At least one person has reportedly died while others sustained injuries on Friday, when armed hoodlums attacked peaceful protesters during the # EndSARS protest at Ring Road, Benin in Edo State. It was gathered that the hoodlums armed with machetes, guns and other weapons stormed the venue of the protest and attacked protesters.The hoodlums are said to be ticketers in the Ring...
Nigerians express concern about the embarrassing state of Kukiya primary school in Katsina (photos)
Attention has been drawn to the state of Kukiya primary school in Katsina state. The school, located in President Muhammadu Buhari's state, is in such a rundown state that people are questioning how school children are expected to learn in such an environment. Below are more photos of Kukiya primary school. The post Nigerians express concern about the...
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Nigerians continue to protest against police brutality
Following weeks of outcry online over years of recurring police brutality, Nigerians took to the streets to demand police reform and an end to the Special Anti Robbery Squad known as SARS.Source
China’s Qingdao Covid cluster traced back to two dock workers, officials say
A coronavirus outbreak in the Chinese city of Qingdao, which prompted mass testing of millions of residents, has been traced back to two dock workers, authorities said on Friday.Source
Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey reveals special #EndSARS emoji after endorsing the movement
Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey has revealed special #EndSARS Emoji after endorsing the movement against police brutality and other unlawful crimes in Nigeria. Recall the tech boss tweeted his support for the #EndSARS protests and called for Bitcoin donations towards the movement two days ago.Last night, Twitter experienced issues globally with large numbers of users unable to...
A third of Poland is covered by ‘LGBT-free zones.’ What it’s like to be trapped inside one
Karolina Duzniak and her fiancee Ola Głowacka drive away from Kozy. <!– –> Kozy, Poland (CNN) — Karolina Duzniak has lived in the drowsy, tree-dotted Polish village of Kozy for 26 years. But she doesn’t feel herself until she gets into her car each morning, shuts the door and drives away. “I prefer big cities,”...
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FG orders compulsory COVID-19 tests for Corps members
The Federal Government has ordered a compulsory COVID-19 test for all prospective corps members. This announcement comes hours after it announced the reopening of all National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camps from November 10, 2020. Speaking at the press briefing of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 on Thursday October 15, the National Cooordinator of the Sani Aliyu,...