There has been an attack on businesses and institutions especially in Lagos which was an aftermath of the curfew imposed in the state. Recall that the Governor of Lagos State had imposed a curfew starting Tuesday, Oct 20 to Friday, Oct 23 following the EndSARS protest. This however led to hoodlums looting and vandalising businesses in various parts of the...

Cross River State Health Commissioner, Dr. Betta Edu has suggested that the Lekki Toll Gate should be permanently brought down and be replaced with a statue of the #EndSARS protesters who reportedly lost their lives on Tuesday, October 20. According to her, the victims’ names should be written in bold letters so that they can forever be remembered as heroes...

Nigerian writer and author, Chimamanda Adichie has shared her thoughts on the EndSars protest in light of the recent happenings in Nigeria. She wrote this in an article in the New York Times dated October 21 titled ‘Nigeria Is Murdering Its Citizens’. Read below For years, the name SARS hung in the air here in Nigeria like a putrid fog....

A possible cure for the novel coronavirus may be in sight through the innovation of a 14-year-old. Indian American, Anika Chebrolu recently won 3M’s Young Scientist Challenge after discovering a drug that could provide a treatment for the coronavirus, according to the competition’s website. Using an in-silico methodology — an approach made through the use of a computer, according to Drug Discovery...

DJ Switch is a Nigerian DJ, songwriter, rapper and producer. On Tuesday, October 20, She covered the shooting of the EndSARS protesters at Lekki live on her Instagram page and this went viral. Here are some facts to know about her. 1.DJ Switch was born Obianuju Catherine Udeh on April 25 1984 in Warri, Delta State where she grew up....

It is a difficult moment for Nollywood actress, Ada Ameh as she loses her only child. She said she passed on in the early hours of today, October 20. Recall that Ameh had shared her story at different times of how she got pregnant at the age of  14. The Johnson’s family star took to her Instagram page to share...

Ayodele, daughter of the late journalist, Dele-Giwa has lent her voice to the EndSars protest adding that her father would have been proud of the youth. She said this on the 34th anniversary of his gruesome murder via her Twitter page. The Newswatch co-founder was killed by a parcel bomb in his Lagos home on  October 19, 1986, at just...

Since the EndSARS protest began in Nigeria over a week ago, some women have been at the forefront mobilising and making sure their voices are heard. A group of young Nigerian feminists formed in July 2020 known as Feminist Coalition (which most of the women on this list are a part of) also took it upon themselves to Feminist Coalition,...

Nigerians have come to the aid of a physically challenged lady named Jane who was spotted at the EndSars protest. A Twitter user, Jonathan Odoba had shared her photo on Saturday eulogising her for participating in the protest.   My hero for today was this lady. She walked all through the protest #Endsars pic.twitter.com/JxRE4MaXvo — Jonathan Odoba jnr (@odobajnr) October...

Eve Esin popularly known as ‘Kokoma’ is a popular Nigerian actress known for her acting prowess. Here are some things to know about her as she turns a year older. 1.Eve Esin was born on October 17, 1986, in Akwa Ibom State. 2. She hails from Oron Local Government Area of Akwa-Ibom. 3. She attended Immaculate Conception Secondary School Itak-Ikono in Akwa Ibom...