The Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has said that the now-defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) served its purpose in some parts of Nigeria in the fight against insecurity, stating that it has "benefited us".

The rogue unit of the Police Force was disbanded by the police Inspector-General (IG), Mohammed Adamu, last week Sunday after Nigerians took to the streets demanding the dissolution of the unit over brutality meted out on the people by its officers... read more here: https://allnews.ng/news/sars-unit-has-benefitted-some-of-us-governor-sule

Afrobeat singer Seun Kuti said that the #EndSARS protest goes beyond police reform, says it is a call for a change in the relationship between the government and the people, adding that Nigerians work had to make life easier for those in government.

He made this assertion during an interview...read more here: https://allnews.ng/news/nigerians-work-hard-to-make-life-of-govt-officials-easier-seun-kuti

A former police sergeant, Fideliis Ogili, says that the problem was not the SARS unit but with the brand of leadership.

Speaking on one of the forms corruption has taken within the force, ogili said that police stations that are meant to be equipped with items like "pen, uniforms, and vehicles that have fuel" do not have them because there are no provisions for them. read more here: https://allnews.ng/news/problem-is-not-sars-problem-is-leadership-former-police-sergeant

A security expert and consultant to the Nigeria Police, Tosan Eyiwunmi, said that there has been no creation of a unit to replace SARS.

Speaking with Weekend Vanguard, Eyiwunmi clarified that, contrary to the news about the creation of a SWAT team, the Police Force is yet to create any replacement unit. read more here: https://allnews.ng/news/endsars-there-s-no-unit-created-to-replace-sars-yet-police-consultant

Foods and drinks donated by the head of the National Union of the Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Musiliu Akinsanya, also known as MC Oluomo, have been rejected by the #EndSARS protesters, saying that he wanted to "poision" them.

Following reports that Akinsanya had set thugs from the union to pounce on the peaceful protesters, an allegation he denied, protesters choose to not receive any act of goodwill from the NURTW boss who seems to want to get in the good graces of the protesters. read more here: https://allnews.ng/news/mc-oluomo-s-food-drinks-turned-down-by-endsars-protesters

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed delight that the Mali situation had calmed down considerably, following interventions by leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

Femi Adesina, the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, in a statement in Abuja, said Mr. Buhari stated this when...read more here: https://allnews.ng/news/buhari-delighted-over-reduced-tensions-in-mali

The Governor of Ekiti State and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors' Forum, Kayode Fayemi, said that officers of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) should be deployed to areas where they are efficient.

The governor said this in a Skype interview on the Politics Today programme aired on Channels TV. read more here: https://allnews.ng/news/let-sars-officers-be-deployed-to-places-where-they-are-effecient-fayemi

The boss of the Lagos State Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Musiliu Akinsanya, also known as MC Oluomo, has said that he had no hands in the attack of the protesters at Alausa by armed thugs.

He said that he was "surprised" that he was "linked" to the incident, adding that he and his union were in support of the protest's "objective". read more here: https://allnews.ng/news/video-endsars-mc-oluomo-clears-name-from-attack-of-protesters

The Governor of Lagos State, Babjide Sanwo-Olu, has commented on the attacks of the peaceful #EndSARS protesters by armed thugs, condemning the attack.

Sanwo-Olu's remark was tweeted on Thursday, stating that his government won't stand for the attack of protesters.

He added that security agents will be deployed to protect the protesters "from miscreants". read more here: https://allnews.ng/news/endsars-sanwo-olu-condemns-attack-on-alausa-protesters

A former presidential aspirant of the National Conscience Party (NCP), Martin Onovo, proposes an end to the killings in Southern Kaduna, among other issues.

He said that the removal of President Muhammadu Buhari as Nigeria's president will serve as an effective way to end the crisis in that region. read more: https://allnews.ng/news/remove-buhari-if-you-want-to-end-killings-in-southern-kaduna

Responding to one of the concerns of the protesters over the establishment of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team, the Nigeria Police has said that the SWAT team will not contain former SARS officers.

The dissolution of the SARS unit has not calmed the protests that continue to rage across the country, as the concern of the abuse of power experienced at the hands of the police force persists. read more: https://allnews.ng/news/endswat-police-say-newly-formed-swat-will-not-include-former-sars-officers

A former senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, said that Nigerian leaders have for too long toyed with the lives and future of the Nigerian youths.

The senator said this as protests against the brutality of the Nigeria Police Force, with the Special Anti-Robbery Unit (SARS) of the focus taking a centre position. Read more: https://allnews.ng/news/endsars-leaders-have-toyed-with-future-lives-of-youths-sani

Nigerians protesting against police brutality in the country have been attacked by thugs, who have been identified as a pro-SARS group.

The incident took place at Berger roundabout, Lagos, where, in video footage, a weapon was forcibly removed from one of the thugs who had the weapon wrapped around the thug's hand. Read more herehttps://allnews.ng/news/video-endswat-protesters-attacked-by-armed-thugs-carry-coffin-bearing-buhari-s-face

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, said that there has been no record of the death of a protester.

Odumosu said this in an interview with lawyers to stormed the Lagos State Police Command, carrying placards.

Reports and accounts from various protest locations across the country say otherwise, with nothing less than 10 deaths recorded. Read more here: https://allnews.ng/news/endsars-no-protester-has-been-killed-so-far-lagos-cp

The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, said that he prayed for a nationwide killing, kidnapping, and armed robbery.

He said that the Federal Government had failed to listen to his appeals for help when the state was experiencing "so much kidnapping". Read more here https://allnews.ng/news/my-reason-for-praying-for-nationwide-kidnappings-killings-wike

As the agitation for the disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) by Nigerians and foreign nationals continues to swell, here are the faces of people that have been lost over the years to the brutalities of the operatives of the police unit. read more here: https://allnews.ng/news/endsars-faces-of-nigerians-lost-to-sars-brutality

The End SARS hashtag continues to trend on Twitter, garnering over 1.7 million tweets; and not just domestically, but in other countries like the United Kingdom and the US.

Nigerians are calling on the Federal Government to disband the rogue unit of the Nigeria Police Force infamous for brutalising, torturing, and sometimes killing, the youths in the country; profiling them as criminals based off their appearances or their possession of flashy accessories. read more here: https://allnews.ng/news/endsars-hastag-garners-1-75-million-tweets-here-are-some-of-them

Adding their voices to the #EndSARS protest that has gripped the country, mothers have taken to the streets.

Women holding banners that read, 'Looking good is not a crime' chanted a song in Yoruba singing, "Don't kill the children". See video here: https://allnews.ng/news/endsarsprotest-mothers-add-voices-to-protest

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Frank Mba, said that some of the protesters against the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) are "involved in shady deals".

Mba stated this in an interview aired on Channels Television's Sunrise Daily.

He said, “Some of the people against SARS are the ones that are involved in shady deals; they engage in arm selling and other crimes.” Read more here: https://allnews.ng/news/endsars-some-protesters-are-involved-in-shady-deals-selling-arms

The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has reminded Nigerians of the existence of the coronavirus in the country despite the low numbers recorded in Nigeria, stating that the virus is "still real".

The Chairman of the PTF, Boss Mustapha, said this in Abuja, stating that the "scepticism" and "nonchalance" of Nigerians towards the presence of the virus should be changed, as it is very much real. Read more here: https://allnews.ng/news/covid-19-is-still-real-ptf-reminds-nigerians

As schools across the country begin to reopen, the Federal Government issues fresh guidelines to ensure a safe reopening.

These guidelines were issued by the National Coordinator of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, Sani Aliyu, in a briefing in Abuja.

The guidelines provided are to ensure that there is a channel for effective communication between the institutions and the parents to give procedural updates on how to prevent the spread of COVID-19 among students. Read more here: https://allnews.ng/news/new-guidelines-for-school-reopening-rolled-out-by-fg

Fighters for the liberation of Biafrans have been described by the President of Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association Incorporated, Uma Ukpai, as having "a level of madness".

Ukpai said this yesterday in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital, in a chat with newsmen. READ MORE HERE: https://allnews.ng/news/biafran-fighters-have-level-of-madness-uma-ukpai

The Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, said that it doesn't make sense that state governors are called security chiefs without any powers.

The governor stated this during the governorship debate - hosted by Channels TV - on Wednesday, October 7. Read more here: https://allnews.ng/news/governors-are-security-chiefs-with-no-powers-akeredolu

The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has called on the Federal Government to pay attention to Nigerians who are calling for restructuring.

Ortom, in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Terver Akase, said that Nigeria is practicing a democracy that guarantees the freedom of speech of the citizens. Read more here: https://allnews.ng/news/restructuring-don-t-ignore-call-for-restructuring-by-nigerians-ortom

The Government of Kaduna State has issued a warning to users of the Kaduna-Abuja road, stating that there are no authorised checkpoints along the road.

The state government reminded road users that the ban on security checkpoints along that road is still operative.

This was disclosed by the Kaduna Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Arwan, in a statement...Read more here: https://allnews.ng/news/no-govt-sanctioned-checkpoint-along-kaduna-abuja-road-kaduna-govt-warns

Nigeria Governors' Forum (NGF) submits that the country needs to pivot to the track of reform, stating that the "structure of the economy" is not working.

This conclusion was communicated by the chairman of the forum, Kayode Fayemi, who serves as the governor of Ekiti State.

The governors spoke on various topics bedeviling the country, including...read more here: https://allnews.ng/news/current-structure-of-our-economy-is-not-working-governors-forum

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo said that, on the issue of the harassment of Nigerians by officers of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), President Muhammadu Buhari seeks a reform, and is "very concerned about it".

This was disclosed by Osinbajo's spokesperson, Laolu Akande, during a chat with the media in Abuja on Sunday...Read more here: https://allnews.ng/news/endsars-president-buhari-is-very-concerned-seeks-reform-osinbajo

The Head Pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Enoch Adeboye, has called for a restructuring of the government, suggesting what he called a "United States of Nigeria".

The general overseer said this at a programme jointly organised by the RCCG and the Nehemiah Leadership Institute, with the theme, 'Where will Nigeria be in 2060?' Read more here: https://allnews.ng/news/we-need-a-united-states-of-nigeria-e-a-adeboye

Commenting on the current state of the nation, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has said that the current state of the country should be a shame on the country's political leaders.

This was posited by the president of the association, Samson Ayokunle, in a statement, in Abuja, stating that the country should seek a reversal to the Parliamentary system of government or look into a cost-effective Presidential system...Read more here: https://allnews.ng/news/nigeria-s-current-state-should-be-a-shame-to-our-political-leaders-can-president

The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has said that 80 passengers - of the 2,403 international travellers tested - were positive for coronavirus after seven days of arriving in Nigeria.

This was disclosed by the National Coordinator of the PTF, Sani Aliyu, during the briefing of the task force in Abuja...Read more here: https://allnews.ng/news/covid-19-80-people-tested-positive-after-arriving-in-nigeria

Lagos State Governor and Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Campaign Council for the Ondo State Governorship Election, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, said that the ruling party plans to build a bridge linking Lagos and Ondo State.

The governor stated this at the campaign of the APC in Okitipupa, Ondo State, on Monday...Read more here: https://allnews.ng/news/sanwo-olu-says-bridge-linking-lagos-to-ondo-to-be-built-by-apc