Nigerian govt attacks CNN over Lekki shooting report
The minister said CNN engaged in incredible sensationalism and did a great disservice to itself and to journalism.
The minister said CNN engaged in incredible sensationalism and did a great disservice to itself and to journalism.
The army’s latest testimony at the Lagos panel contradicts its initial position on the Lekki shooting.
The group said the Nigerian government has not shown any sign of meeting the demands of the protesters.
''No one who is obeying the law, whether they are in line waiting for a taxi or in a peaceful ...
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The timeline included when soldiers left the Bonny Camp, a military facility, to the Lekki toll gate where peaceful protesters ...
The army also said it did not shoot at the Lekki protesters.
On Monday morning, looters amassed at Idu where they attacked another warehouse.
“We are particularly worried that 48 hours after the unfortunate incident at the Lekki Toll Gate by persons adorning military ...
Mr Buhari has been criticised for keeping mum about the Lekki shooting that has been condemned by many Nigerians and ...
"Those that had suffered casualties during the gunshot need to answer some questions too," said Mr Tinubu. "How were they ...
"Whether we say it is a massacre or not, why did they shoot? They didn’t need to shoot. They could ...
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The PDP had earlier directed that its flags in all its offices nationwide be flown at half-mast.
In his first address to Nigerians, President Buhari refused to condemn the attack on peaceful protesters.
At least two people have been confirmed dead from the Lekki shooting with many more injured.
The AU chair condemned the violence that resulted in multiple deaths and injuries on Tuesday in Lagos.
Mr Sanwo-Olu also explained why his government decided to impose a curfew on Lagos State.
"It is absolutely essential to let this government know that the Army has now replaced SARS in the demonic album ...
Mr Sanwo-olu explained that as a governor, he has no power over the military, but higher commands.
The soldier has been arrested, the army said.
"Three of the injured protesters have been discharged, while some are in the hospital. There is no record of any ...
Mr Biden's statement came hours after the incident at the Lekki Toll Gate on Tuesday evening.
Protesters said the soldiers have continued to fire at them even as they run for their lives
Soldiers opened fire on thousands of protesters demanding sweeping police reforms who gathered at the Lekki venue Tuesday evening
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