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In Oko-aba, Abule-Egba, Lagos, a budding journalist, Pelumi Onifade captured Abiodun Bolarinwa, a politician, shooting at a crowd after not being allowed to address them. However, since October 20, 2020, when the incidence occurred, Abiodun Bolarinwa has still not been sanctioned. Today, we will explain Nigeria’s firearms act, and why Abiodun Bolarinwa should not have […]
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Sars brutality stats: We are populating an unending list of people who’ve been victims of Sars brutality. Here are a few: 1) 2) 3) 4) Trigger warning: 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) If you want to help out with this list, here’s a good place to start. To read more on #Endsars protest, start […]
The Nigerian Police is currently recruiting, and we want a clean slate from the past. These questions must be asked if we are serious about integrity and professionalism in the force. 1. “Are you hopelessly addicted to 50 Naira?” Obviously, he won’t say he is. But check his eyes, if he describes 50 Naira with […]
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