In this new documentary “October 2020,” @tigereyefound and reporter @thegreatabisola explore the events that led to the #ENDSARS protests and unpack the very real stories of those impacted by police violence.
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Today’s subject on Abroad Life moved to Ethiopia in 2019. After almost getting stranded there due to airport restrictions, he finally came back to Nigeria during the #EndSARS protests. He talks about moving from Nigeria to Senegal in 2020, overcoming the language barrier, and witnessing protests every month. #FreeSenegal though, is the biggest he’s witnessed. […]
It is a common saying that art imitates life, but sometimes it goes beyond that. Through different civil right movements in history, music has played a vital role in serving as an ever potent channel of activism, and an alternative means of documentation. Over the past few months, the entire globe witnessed the #EndSARS protests […]
If the president is not moving fast with police reforms, we can submit a petition to the National Assembly. 24-hour Curfew Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has imposed a 24-hour curfew on all parts of Lagos State as from 4 pm, 20th October 2020. He also added that only essential service providers and first responders “must be […]
Food is very important to life and the sustenance of protests. The #EndSARS protests have proved that.
The right of citizens to protest is protected by the right of assembly, free speech, freedom of association and freedom of movement. Yet, governments worldwide always attempt to suppress the voice of dissent among the populace.
Today is the seventh day of the nationwide #EndSARS protests as Nigerians march peacefully against police brutality. So much has happened in these past seven days. You can check out all the stories and updates in our carefully curated EndSARS stack. Unsurprisingly though, a major driving force for the success of these protests has been […]
Yesterday, 15 #EndSARS protesters were arrested and detained at the State Police Headquarters, Eleweran, Abeokuta, Ogun State. Akinbayo Damilola, Adeniyi Marcus, Akinola Ibrahim, Adele Sodiq, Ifedayo Orimolade, Aikomo Oluwatobi, Damilola Odolowu, Oladepo Olateju, Olayinka Dayo and Omogbolahan Oladayo were arrested at the #EndSARS protests and denied access to their lawyers. While some online reports say […]
The protest continue for a third day today. If you would like to join the EndSARS protests, here are a list of places you can meet up to make your voice heard. We’ll keep updating this list with protest locations as they come up. Nigeria Abia State: Location: CKC, Aba Time: 10 am Abuja: Berger […]
Tyranny with a little pinch of democracy. That's the Nigerian political scene.