Some End SARS protesters in Abuja arrived at the protest location with fierce dogs and this reportedly deterred thugs who tried to attack them today. A protester shared photos of dogs at Unity Fountain, Abuja, and wrote: "2 buses of thugs came to the Unity Fountain this morning. They turned and left when they saw our...
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Woman narrates what happened after NEPA took light when she was undergoing surgery in Umuahia hospital
A woman is fortunate to be alive after "NEPA" took light while she was undergoing surgery in a hospital in Umuahia. Blessing Nwobodo, a writer, said she found a lump in her breast and was advised to remove it even though it wasn't cancerous. The government hospital in Abia state was on strike so she went to...
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Thailand police use water cannon vehicle against protesters
Thousands of protesters hit the streets of Bangkok, Thailand, for a third consecutive night. Police used a water cannon vehicle to clear the demonstrators, who gathered after Prime Minister Prayut responded to calls for his removal Friday saying, “I won’t quit.”Source
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National elections loom after a brutal year for Bolivia
It started with allegations of fraud amid contested national elections. Then came claims of a coup. An incumbent president was exiled, protests paralyzed the country, and an economy that had been a Latin American success story showed serious signs of decline.Source
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#EndSARS protesters in Abuja hold candlelight procession for victims of police brutality (photos/video)
#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...
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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
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#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...
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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
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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
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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...