Armed security men suspected to be from the Department of State Services on Wednesday evening in large numbers invaded Labour House, the offices of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Abuja, breaking into some of the floors and ransacking books and files. A source said they carried various materials into their vans, claiming that the materials were used to incite and organise the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests in the country. Earlier in the day,...
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EXCLUSIVE: Lawless Security Operatives Steal All Books Inside NLC Labour House Bookshop During Raid In Abuja
5 months ago794 min
Hundreds of books from the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Iva Valley bookshop have been emptied by security operatives following a raid by security agencies on the Labour House on Wednesday evening, SaharaReporters can report. A stark contrast can be seen in the before and after images of the bookshop obtained by SaharaReporters on Thursday. Prior to the raid, the shelves were fully stocked with books, as evident in a photograph taken...
BREAKING: Nigerian Authorities Clamp Down On CDHR #EndBadGovernance Event; Surround Lagos Office With Armed Security Personnel
5 months ago866 min
A large contingent of security personnel, comprising agents from the Department of State Services (DSS) and police officers, has surrounded the office of the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) in Ikeja, Lagos State. The security operatives laid siege to the office known as Rights House, at 43, Adeniyi Jones Avenue, off Oba Akran Avenue, Ikeja. A heavy security presence, comprising both uniformed and plainclothes operatives, was deployed to the office on Friday...
BREAKING: Nigerian Security Operatives Shoot Dead 13 Protesters Including Women, Childen In Fresh Kano Violence
5 months ago1024 min
No fewer than 13 people, including women and children, have been confirmed dead in Kano State as unharmed protesters were attacked by security operatives on Saturday amid the ongoing nationwide protests. It was learnt that the violence erupted in Rijiyar Lemo, Kurna to Bachirawa areas in Fagge Local Government, Kofar Nassarawa in Kano municipal and Unguwa Uku area of Tarauni Local Government of the state. In a video seen by SaharaReporters, thousands of peaceful protesters...
National Stadium deserted after security agents shot at protesters, journalists
5 months ago1094 min
The Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, has been deserted after security agents deployed to the facility dispersed protesters and journalists with gunfire on Saturday. Masked security operatives, suspected to be personnel of the Department of State Services, had fired shots sporadically at the protesters. Some of the protesters ran into bushes around the stadium, with some security operatives giving chase. The Deserted National Stadium. Photo Credit: Solomon Odeniyi A Premium Times reporter’s vehicle, conveying journalists...
Security operatives shoot at protesters, journalists in Abuja
5 months ago10710 min
3rd August 2024 Premium Times reporter’s car riddled with bullets. Photo Credit: Solomon Odeniyi Security operatives at the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja have dispersed protesters and journalists from the facility with gunshots. The security operatives aimed at protesters and journalists who ran for cover. A car belonging to a Premium Times reporter was shot at while in motion. Details later… Solomon Odeniyi The PUNCH journalist, Solomon, has five years experience covering...
Security operatives on Saturday dispersed protesters demonstrating in front of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja. The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike had on Wednesday secured a court order restricting the protesters to the stadium. However, the security operatives irked by the disobedience of the protesters to enter the stadium fired teargas at them. Details later… All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast,...
#EndBadGovernance Protests Meet Deadly Force: At Least 10 Nigerians Killed By Security Operatives
5 months ago10210 min
At least 10 individuals including protesters were killed by security forces on the first day of the #EndBadGovernance protests. The nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests against hardship, worsening poverty, poor governance, among others erupted into violence on the very first day, as security forces clashed with protesters in several states. In Kano State, two people were killed after breaching the Government House premises. Security operatives opened fire, resulting in the deaths of the two protesters. The unprecedented...
EKSU ex-DVC’s security guard masterminded his killing
5 months ago1037 min
The Commissioner of Police, Ekiti State Command, Mr Adeniran Akinwale, said on Thursday that the police had arrested six prime suspects in connection with the kidnap and killing of the former Deputy Vice Chancellor of Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti, Prof Olorunfemi Olaofe. The Police also said that the security guard to the ex-DVC was not really kidnapped alongside the professor as earlier reported but made the operation easier for the kidnappers. Olaofe was taken...
#EndBadGovernance Protesters Gather At Abuja Stadium, Kick Off Demonstration Under Heavy Security
5 months ago1142 min
The stadium is heavily guarded by armed security personnel, who are present to maintain order and enforce the court’s restrictions. #EndBadGovernance protesters on Thursday converged on the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja to kick off the 10-day demonstration against hardship, poor governance among others. In accordance with a court order limiting their activities to the designated venue, protesters assembled at the facility as early as 6 am, singing solidarity songs. The stadium is heavily...