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A regional African court has ruled that Nigerian authorities violated the rights of protesters during mass demonstrations against police brutality in 2020. The protests, dubbed End SARS, called for the disbanding of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad after allegations of torture, extortion and extrajudicial killings. Timothy Obiezu reports from Abuja

In 2020, while the U.S. was dealing with the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd, Nigeria erupted in a nationwide protest movement of its own. The hashtag #EndSARS swept social media worldwide, calling for the disbanding of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, a division of the Nigerian police force known for its brutality. The youth-led movement was buoyed by support from celebrities both abroad and at home, including today's guest, Nigerian singer, actress and activist Tiwa Savage.In this conversation, taped at the end of 2020, Tiwa and Ebro look back on the summer of demonstrations, what they learned from the state's reaction, and what the future looks like for the youth of Nigeria.Listen to Tiwa Savage's Message playlist only on Apple Music.

We’re excited to launch Frontlines of Freedom, RDI’s newest podcast, hosted by Pastor Evan Mawarire, our Director of Education.Pastor Evan Mawarire is a Zimbabwean democracy activist who led the This Flag protest movement, mobilizing millions and ultimately contributing to the fall of Robert Mugabe’s regime. Mawarire survived imprisonment and torture at the hands of the dictatorship, and was forced to flee Zimbabwe. Now located in the US, Mawarire will bring on a new guest each week to talk about their experiences leading a struggle for freedom against an autocratic government. Through guests’ real-life encounters, the conversations accentuate themes of hope, courage, resilience, strength, and the resolve of everyday people who believe that they have the power to overcome oppression. It is a first-of-its-kind show hosted by a political dissident and welcoming on other political dissidents as guests.For this first episode, Mawarire speaks with Nigerian musician and activist Catherine Udeh, also known as DJ Switch. DJ Switch was involved in the End SARS protest movement, a campaign to have the Nigerian government dissolve the Special Anti-Robbery Squad which is notorious for its brutality and disregard for the law. During a protest in October of 2020, Nigerian soldiers opened fire on protesters by the Lekki toll gate in Lagos, killing more than a dozen people. Rather than flee, DJ Switch live streamed the aftermath of the shooting, providing critical evidence of the government’s involvement as it denied culpability. Afterward, she was targeted by the government and threatened for whistleblowing.In their conversation, Mawarire and DJ Switch discuss the value of building and living in a free society and the responsibility we each have to protect it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit renewdemocracy.substack.com

Demonstrations have been held in cities across Nigeria to mark one year since security forces violently suppressed mass protests against police brutality. Last year's rallies, the largest in Nigeria's recent history, began by calling for the disbanding of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad but escalated into protests over bad governance. They ended when security forces shot at thousands of peaceful protestors at the Lekki toll gate in Lagos, killing at least 12 people. Susie Ferguson spoke to Amnesty International Nigeria director Osai Ojigho, who said protesters in Lagos circumvented police by protesting in vehicles to commemorate the anniversary.

Demonstrations have been held in cities across Nigeria to mark one year since security forces violently suppressed mass protests against police brutality. Last year's rallies, the largest in Nigeria's recent history, began by calling for the disbanding of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad but escalated into protests over bad governance. They ended when security forces shot at thousands of peaceful protestors at the Lekki toll gate in Lagos, killing at least 12 people. Susie Ferguson spoke to Amnesty International Nigeria director Osai Ojigho, who said protesters in Lagos circumvented police by protesting in vehicles to commemorate the anniversary.

One year ago frustration with police brutality in Nigeria boiled over into massive street demonstrations. Much of the anger was directed at the notorious Special Anti Robbery Squad - or SARS. And soon the slogan “End SARS” was being heard around the world. So, where does Nigeria stand now 12 months on? Host: Alan Kasujja (@Kasujja on Twitter) - that's with 2 ‘j's Guests: Hamzat Lawal an anti corruption activist, photographer Enyene and author Ike Anya. #AfricaDaily

Brought to you by Out of Hours. (Special discount for TRIBE below!)*Content warning: this episode talks about recent violence in Nigeria, which might be difficult for some listeners to hear*Today on the podcast we have Odunayo Eweniyi, the founder of Feminist Coalition, a group of young Nigerian feminists formed by Odun and her co-founder Dami in July 2020. Feminist Coalition, also known as FemCo, started with a clear mission to champion equality for women in Nigerian society. But in October, as the Nigerian ENDSARS movement surged, protesting the brutality of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad in Nigeria, they felt they had no choice but to act. They decided to help first by simply setting up a form for volunteer lawyers, and then went on to fundraise to support those affected by the protests with Medical and legal care. They raised over $380,000 in just two weeks, starting first raising Naira and then Bitcoin.Despite being launched less than a year ago, Odun and her co-founders Dami's work has been recognised across the globe, and being featured in countless of the most prestigious press:- They were featured on the Bloomberg 50 2020.- They were featured by Vogue as part of the 12 Women Leaders That Changed The World In 2020- They were listed in the Time 100 - the list of the most influential people in the world in 2020.In this episode we talked about how FemCo started, why they supported the victims of the ENDSARS protests switched to Bitcoin, how she managed to do it alongside her day job - COO of Piggyvest which counts over 2 million customers, and how she learnt to deal with criticism and the huge role her father played in who she is today. Hope you enjoy the episode. A huge thank you to our sponsor TRIBE!TRIBE are one of the UK's leading plant-based nutrition brands. You can get your first pack for just £2 (which includes shipping) at this link (wearetribe.co/outofhours) --> use the code "TRIBEOUTOFHOURS'". See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In October, Nigerians took to the streets to protest against police brutality in the #EndSARS campaign. SARS is the Special Anti Robbery Squad is a Nigerian police unit specialising in combating violent crimes ranging from robbery to kidnapping. However, they have been accused of corruption and committing human rights violations including executions, torture, rape and extortion.The movement began in 2017, but October 2020 saw a spike in interest and the protest that began in Nigeria spread worldwide. While the #EndSARS protests have been peaceful, on October 20th, the Nigerian police and army opened fire on protesters killing at least 12 people, in what has been named the Lekki Massacre.In this interview, I talk to Ire Aderinokun and Tomiwa Lasebikan, to discuss the #EndSARS Movement, corruption in Nigeria, women's rights and equality and how they are using Bitcoin to help the Nigerian people.- - - - -Show notes and transcription: https://www.defiance.news/podcast/nigerias-endsars-movement- - - - -Timestamps:Coming soon…- - - - -The success of Defiance will be largely down to the support of you, the listener. Below are a number of ways you can help:- Subscribe to the show on your favourite app so you never miss an episode:iTunesSpotifyDeezerStitcherSoundCloudYouTubeTuneIn- Leave a review of the show on iTunes (5* really helps, if you think the show deserves it).- Share the show and episodes out with your friends and family on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.- Follow Defiance on social media:TwitterFacebookInstagramYouTube- Subscribe to the Defiance mailing list.- Donate Bitcoin here: bc1qd3anlc8lh0cl9ulqah03dmg3r2uxm5r657zr5pIf you have any questions then please email Defiance.- - - - -

Nigeria, the native home of hosts Christine and Emily, is indescribably beautiful, overwhelmingly abundant, and rich in both talent and culture. However, as many of you well know, despite the beauty and the abundance, police brutality and harsh conditions have also plagued Nigeria for many, many years. Recently, these issues came to a head with the #EndSars movement. SARS, or the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, was created in Nigeria in 1992 and tasked with handling armed robberies, kidnappings, and other similar violent crimes. Rather than reducing crimes, instead, SARS officers themselves have inflicted the same crimes on Nigerian citizens as they have been tasked to prevent. Nigerian citizens, especially the Youth, have been arrested, tormented, harassed, and even killed for a number or trivial reasons, including but not limited to: their choice of clothing, their hairstyle, appearing to be “rich,” owning nice things, appearing to look like a “criminal,” owning technology, etc. In October 2020, the Youth decided to fight back by having peaceful protests all throughout Nigeria. The demand was simple: Freedom for all, peace and justice for all, and better pay, training, and psychological evaluations for officers. After two weeks, a curfew was put in place on October 20, 2020, and many protestors continued protesting at the Lekki Tollgate. While protesting, all lights in that area were turned off and in the pitch darkness, the army arrived and started shooting the unarmed, peaceful civilians. Many were injured and many were killed. The Nigerian government has only recently acknowledged their role in this heinous act, and the actual count of those affected by this incident is still a mystery. Though we are just releasing this episode in November 2020, we actually recorded this a mere 5 days after the Lekki Tollgate Massacre. Our hearts go out to our brothers and sisters in Nigeria. You shouldn't have had to risk your life to fight for your right to live. For more information about the #EndSars movement, please visit: https://endsars.carrd.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inprogresspod/message

In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Omar Ocampo, a researcher with the Institute for Policy Studies, to discuss the new report on inequality.org which he recently co-authored, "Billionaire Wealth vs. Community Health," how a handful of massive corporations managed to accumulate so much wealth in a time of widespread impoverishment, and why establishment Democrats are offering so few solutions for working people.In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Tunde Osazua, Coordinator of the the Black Alliance for Peace's U.S. Out of Africa Network and a member of the End SARS Solidarity Network, to discuss the protest outside of the Nigerian embassy in Washington, DC, demanding the disbanding of the country's Special Anti-Robbery Squad, why the notorious unit has generated so much international attention, and how US imperialism offshores its most egregious violence.In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Nate Wallace, co-host of the Red Spin Sports podcast, for another edition of the new weekly segment "The Red Spin Report," to discuss the impacts of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic on sports in the US, why so many college football players are committed to playing despite the public health crisis, and the latest worrisome statements from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and newly-elected Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville.Later in the show, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Kendrick Jackson, Civic and Social Innovation expert, to discuss last night's Verzuz livestream battle between Gucci Mane and Jeezy, how Barack Obama's latest memoir shows he changed himself to fit the political system (rather than vice versa), and why rap music is more likely a reflection of violence in oppressed communities than an instigator of it.

Better to Speak: The Podcast is back for a special episode on the #EndSARS movement and youth leadership in the global movement for Black lives. Featuring writer and feminist Naomi Ndifon and #EndSARSDMV organizer Seun Babalola.“Nigerian youth are rediscovering their power, picking up the mantle of the cultural & political resistance that in the past helped snatch the country back from the jaws of military dictatorship" (source).The ongoing End SARS movement in Nigeria, aimed at dismantling the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (also known as SARS), has been spearheaded primarily by Nigerian youth - and especially by Nigerian women and the LGBTQ community. Due to that fact, we want to dedicate this special episode to discuss youth activism to end police brutality across the diaspora, from #EndSARS in Nigeria to Black Lives Matter in the United States. As Seun put it: “The Black Liberation Movement is global and intersectional.”--Find Better to SpeakTwitter | Facebook | Instagramwww.bettertospeak.org Find NaomiTwitter | Instagram Find SeunTwitter | Instagram-- Sources and Additional Information:Naomi/Black Women Radicals IG Live - #ENDSARS: Why Transnational Black Feminist Solidarity MattersNigerian Women vs SARS: A Coalition Against Police Brutality by Naomi  The Nigerian protests are about much more than police violence #EndSARSTeachin: Video Recording | Resource List | End SARS Teach-in FundPan-African Activist Sunday School- Every Sunday for the Rest of November (hosted by Black Alliance for Peace)Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/better-to-speak-the-podcast/donations

For nearly two weeks last month, angry young Nigerians took to the streets in their tens of thousands, blocking major roads in cities across Africa's most populous nation. What began as a protest against the hated police Special Anti-Robbery Squad, or SARS, soon became a conduit for a wider anger with the people who have been in charge of Nigeria for decades. in this week's Inquiry, Kavita Puri asks: will the EndSARS movement change Nigeria?

On the 3rd October 2020 a young man was shot dead in front of the Wetland Hotel in Ughelli, Delta State by Special Anti-Robbery Squad officers. Whilst reports of police violence and extortion from SARS officers have been circulating for some time, a video of the October incident reignited protests and sparked outrage across the globe with an outpouring of support for Nigerians ensuing.In this week's episode of The Insight, we take a closer look at the activities, tactics and impacts of the protests and ongoing unrest since the police killing. We also identify the wider effects on businesses and the Nigerian economy, especially if the government fail to meet the demands of a police reform.  For the full video, visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC03wV0XigtnyeNCh_KovcHQAll of our assessments are based on the tactical level intelligence that we collect and report on our award-winning intelligence platform. If you'd like to take a closer look at the data behind the analysis, speak to a member of the team: https://hubs.ly/H0nk-FG0Enjoyed this episode of The Insight? Please like, share and subscribe. ☑️

A lot has been going on in Nigeria. For those who are unaware, over the past couple of weeks, (beginning on the 3rd of October 2020) there were renewed #EndSARS protests calling for the end of the Special Anti Robbery Squad, popularly known as SARS, which has been implicated in numerous extrajudicial killings, extortion, rape, torture and abuse of Nigerians. Lots of Nigerians, from various walks of life, inside and outside the country, young and old, supported the #EndSARS protests. Unfortunately, on the 20th of October 2020, a number of unarmed and peaceful protesters demonstrating at the Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos were killed and injured by some members of the Nigerian Armed forces after the governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, imposed a curfew to address the issue of people with sinister motives disrupting the protests, causing chaos and destruction in the city. Nigerians continue to demand for justice and accountability. Joining us to discuss the youth-led #EndSARS protests, artist activism, mental health and more is Nigerian music and advertising creative Dusten Anyasie, popularly known as D-Truce.

🔴 #Fitz26 Resistiendo, encerrados en casa, abogamos por la revolución interior y nos refugiamos en las cosas que nos gustan. Cuando todo esto pase llegarán por fin los felices años 2020 mientras tanto celebramos la victoria de Baiden. Os hablamos de la noche de Guy Fawkes, y como el ruido de los petardos y los fuegos artificiales alteran a las mascotas, y de una curiosa terapia por skype para tranquilizar a perros y gatos. Arrancamos la selección musical con música americana para celebrar la derrota de Trump con una versión de “There is a War” de Leonard Cohen que con fines benéficos acaba de publicar Nathaniel Rateliff acompañado de KEVIN MORBY y Sam Cohen. Nos emocionamos recordando a viejos amigos que ya no están y el día en que Leonard Cohen lloró en Gijón… Burna Boy una de las grandes figuras de la música nigeriana acaba de lanzar la canción “20 10 20” su titulo hace referencia a la masacre ocurrida este pasado 20 de octubre en Lekki, Nigeria, cuando la policía y el ejercito abrieron fuego contra un grupo de manifestantes pacíficos que pedían el fin del SARS , el Special Anti-Robbery Squad, una fuerza en la policía nigeriana con un registro largo de abusos y brutalidad.##EndSARS Continuamos con una banda americana experimental Son Lux de New York, que después de su disco de este año “Tomorrows I” estrenan nueva canción “Live Another Live”, melodías que emocionan y una voz a punto de quebrarse. La siguiente canción “Say Less” la descubrimos durante un paseo nocturno por el perímetro de una ciudad desierta. El tema forma parte del nuevo disco de Nothing , “The Great Dismal”, el cuarto álbum de la banda Filadelfia, según su líder Dominic "Nicky" Palermo, se refiere a un pantano, una brillante trampa natural donde la supervivencia se adapta a la medida de sus habitantes. Compartimos “History Lesson” un tema de álbum “Sirens” de Nicolas Jaar Nicolas Jaar, el autor de la banda sonora de Ema. Compositor chileno-estadounidense radicado en Nueva York. Con sólo 30 años tiene ya una amplia y exitosa carrera musical a sus espaldas. La música de Jaar es apasionada y emocional inspira en el minimal techno. Cerramos la selección musical con “Prism” de COLD BEAT una banda de synth-pop y post-punk de San Francisco capitaneada por Hannah Lewes. “Prism” es una canción de inspiración ochentera que crea una ambientación melancólica y gris que agradará a los corazones oscuros. ▶️ 41:15 La película de esta semana es Ema de 2019 , dirigida por el chile Pablo Larraín. La octava película del chileno, Ema, es la más audaz e inclasificable de su carrera. La historia de una mujer que decide llegar tan lejos como haga falta para recuperar al hijo que ella misma repudió –y que en el proceso emprende un viaje de expresión creativa y descubrimiento sexual– escenifica batallas conyugales a vida o muerte, sensuales orgías lésbicas, mobiliario urbano quemado a golpe de lanzallamas y muchas coreografías de reguetón. Y es una obra tan llena de amor como de odio visceral, agresiva pero muy tierna, poética y macarra y también grotesca y preciosa a la vez.

In October, protests erupted in Nigeria calling for the government to #EndSARS. The Special Anti-Robbery Squad was a federal policing unit established in 1992 to respond to a wave of crime that came about in Nigeria's largest cities like Lagos and Abuja. But, increasingly, these officers (who did not wear uniforms but operated in plain, civilian clothes), became accused of harassment, torture, and extrajudicial killings, starting to mirror the thugs and gangs they were supposedly meant to be targeting, but instead being fond of brutalizing Nigeria's urban youth. Although Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari disbanded SARS on October 11, the demonstrations have persisted and have come to represent more than simply opposition to police violence, but a deep frustration with the status quo and the political class defending it. Driven by Nigeria's youth, the protests are a seminal moment for discrediting widespread stereotypes that they are lazy and complacent, and reflect the disillusionment of young people globally who see the post-Cold War political-economic settlement as delivering nothing but inequality, joblessness, climate catastrophe and downright misery. They want something better. Joining us to discuss these demonstrations and where they're next headed are Sa'eed Husaini and Annie Olaloku-Teriba. Sa'eed is a political scientist based in Lagos and contributing editor to Africa Is a Country, and has previously appeared on AIAC Talk to discuss Nigerian politics, where he touched on some of the mobilizations which have preceded this moment such as Occupy Nigeria in 2012, the Take It Back Movement of 2018, as well as the #RevolutionNow movement started in 2019. How do these protests movements inform what we are seeing today? Considering that the #RevolutionNow campaign had protests as recently as August and is co-ordinated by a party platform, the Coalition for Revolution (CORE), how does its existence and efforts compare with the rapid growth of #EndSARS, which for now steadfastly remains a decentralized movement? Annie is a British-Nigerian independent researcher based in London, working on legacies of empire and the complex histories of race. On a recent op-ed for Al Jazeera, Annie wrote that “The movement is being supported financially not only by the large diaspora and Nigeria's biggest stars, but also by foreign celebrities, such as American rapper Noname.” Adding to this list are Cardi B, Rihanna, Drake, Trey Songz, Kanye West, Lewis Hamilton as well as football stars like Marcus Rashford, Odion Ighalo and Mesut Ozil. How do we make sense of this level of global attention, rare for protests happening in Africa? Does this express a newfound global consciousness around issues of police violence on the heels of #BlackLivesMatter international, or does their susceptibility to celebrity and corporate attention also make them easy to co-opt?

Turn off your Zoom camera as we talk about some of the wild stuff going on in the news, including Nigerian protests calling out police brutality. And I share the best story I could find that combines what October is made of- boobs and Halloween. Article on SARS in Nigeria. "Nigeria's SARS: A brief history of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad" https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2020/10/22/sars-a-brief-history-of-a-rogue-unit Sponsor: Anchor https://anchor.fm Email: incitefulalien@gmail.com Patreon: patreon.com/incitefulalien Intro and Outro Music: "Trip" by Prod. Riddiman YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdSuKogXJOZld5Dzw_9285w --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/incitefulalien/support

Hey Guys! Are you wondering what the hashtag endsars means on social media? Good, because my friends and I have decided to use this platform to educate and inform you guys what SARS is and why we want to end it. According to one of my favorite quotes by the great Albert Einstein "Intelligence is not the ability to store information, but to know where to find it. There is a lot going on in the world right now, especially in my country. Thanks for listening, and I hope you learn a thing or two out of this! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In season 2 episode 3, of the Nice 2 Meet U podcast, I had the pleasure of sitting down and speaking with David Daniel of The Leadership Journey podcast. The Leadership Journey podcast is all about inspiring the leaders of today to love better, serve better, and to lead better. In this episode, David and I speak about the qualities of a good leader and a bad leader and where to get started if you are considering going into leadership. We also had the opportunity to discuss the unrest in Nigeria that is going on with SARS, the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, and how they have been brutalizing their citizens instead of protecting them. I promise you you do not want to miss this conversation.  You can also view this conversation on the Lynette Farmer - Sowing Seeds of Love YouTube channel using the link below. https://youtu.be/CB0yrEZBwpM Nice 2 Meet U IG: @nice2meetupodcast Nice 2 Meet U Twitter: @nice2meetupod The Leadership Journey Podcast IG: @leadershipjourneypodcast The Leadership Journey Podcast on Twitter: @leadershipjour The Leadership Journey Podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-leadership-journey-podcast/id1518305566 The Leadership Journey Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pUoaywDpSTjKlnDRdcDzp?si=xrxkkiWZQ-qKh3EZPam2BQ  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lynette-farmer-nice2meetu/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lynette-farmer-nice2meetu/support

From the CoinDesk Global Macro news desk, this is Borderless – a twice-monthly roundup of the most important stories impacting Bitcoin and the crypto sector from around the world. On this episode, Nik, Anna, Daniel and CoinDesk tech reporter Colin Harper discuss Nigerian protestors using bitcoin, the digital yuan reaching retail users in China, the IMF talking about crypto, and more.In Nigeria, people are protesting police brutality and demanding the abolition of SARS, or the Special Anti-Robbery Squad police unit, an infamous special forces team known for abusing and harassing citizens. CoinDesk reporter Colin Harper joins the conversation to talk about how The Feminist Coalition, a movement advocating for women's rights in Nigeria, has been using bitcoin to fundraise and help people hurt by the police during the protests. After the movement's bank account was frozen, it switched to bitcoin donations, using bitcoin as a censorship-resistant tool, just as activists in another part of the world – Belarus – are doing.On the central bank digital currency front, China is charging forward with its digital yuan project: last week, about two million people got free digital yuans in a lottery in Shenzhen. People could spend the giveaway tokens in over 3,000 local stores, as Reuters reported. The consumers haven't been impressed so far, but maybe that's only a beginning,Unlike in China, central bankers in the West are not that sure about CBDCs. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) issued a report discussing the benefits of issuing digital tokens by central banks. Maybe the most interesting part, the International Monetary Fund talks about the Big Tech stablecoin projects and what's at stake there. Reporters Nikhilesh De, Daniel Nelson, Anna Baydakova and Colin Harper discuss these issues and more on today's episode of Borderless.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Over the past few weeks, a lot of major issues have stemmed up from police brutality in Nigeria and the youth's in particular have been on top of their toes, protesting for a just cause that is, "END SARS" which is a movement directed to the government asking for an immediate dismissal of the "Special Anti Robbery Squad". We stand for the change that begins with this movement and solely dedicate this episode to aid this cause. Kick starting this episode, the guys discuss their Chicago trip experience and Sultan shares his pains on being catfished by a Chicago hotel (13:55), personal views on Tems EP (31:40), Rema's twitter rant; Jess questions Dayo's opinions on Rema's sound being too "poppy" (54:20). Who are the celebrities ganging up against Davido??(1:08:30). Lil Frosh's violence scandal and the effect of his contract termination on DMW (1:24:15). Wrapping up the episode, we discuss SARS, their madness and irrational behaviour in detail (1:46:00). Sleeper Picks: Sultan| The Cavemen- "Beautiful rain" Okwuchi| Asake- "Body" Jess| Mizzle- "Sweet and tender" Dayo| L.A.X - "Go low" We urge you all to lend your voices to this movement by protesting online and offline, donating and supporting. Remember, change begins with YOU! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/from-lagos-with-love/support

In today's episode, Edua (@eduaoe) and Osayi (@osayixc) join Jummie to discuss the #ENDSARS movement in Nigeria. #ENDSARS is a social movement in Nigeria that started on Twitter, calling for banning of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, known as (SARS) for short. SARS is a unit of the Nigerian Police Force, a controversial division known for police oppression, killing, and brutality. They take a deep dive into what the #ENDSARS movement is and why SARS was initially created. They also discuss the significance of the protests, if this movement should be classified as a black lives matter movement, and briefly discuss the characteristics of a crisis generation. And so much more. Song featured in this episode: Davido - FEM --- To support and sustain the protest please follow and donate to: https://feministcoalition2020.com/ Additional/Educational Resources A History of Nigeria by Jide Olanrewaju Naij https://youtu.be/KgrVHrTvxC8 YAWA Magazine https://yawamag.com/podcast-content-for-your-binge-list/ IG: @yawamagazine Two Takes and A Pod https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-takes-and-a-pod/id1478551984 ---- Host: Jummie Instagram: @Jum_Bugg Twitter: @Jummz_926 ---- Have a dilemma, or need an opinion ? Get in touch and ask Jummie by emailing: awordtothewisepod@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/awordtothewisepod/message

Hi Gen Z! I hope you guys are feeling great and have a great week. In this week's episode, I will talk about the SARS brutality in Nigeria that is changing the young Nigerian minds. The Special Anti-Robbery Squad is a 1992 Nigerian group that was originally used to prevent and bring to justice the unlawful acts of crimes with firearms, motor theft, robbery, etc. at the time of Colonel Rindam's death. At first, the anonymous group helped stop those crimes, but as they grew, the abuse and torment of innocent civilians grew as well. Although the people of Nigeria signed petitions to get rid of the SARS groups, the Nigerian government has yet to truly dismantle the squad. The #EndSARS movement needs supporters. Let's support the dismantle of SARS. #EndSARS and Rise on Elements! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kayla-jackson10/support

In this special episode, we talk about the Endsars movement, and it's importance. The campaign arose due to the evil doings by the Special Anti Robbery Squad in Nigeria. We termed the campaign as “The Fight for our Future” as Nigerians have had enough of the harassments by the Police Force and have finally decided to say enough is enough and demand better governance. We are joined in this episode with Lolade, a good friend of ours who is passionate about social justice and national development. A lot was said in the episode, and it got intense. We shared stories, came for some specific individuals, and we most definitely came with the smoke. Please make sure you're doing the needful by pushing the word on social media or physically protesting or donating. Here's the link to donate towards the movement donatebtc.feministcoalition2020.com ( http://donatebtc.feministcoalition2020.com/ )

Join us this week as we discuss the incredible protests against police brutality and the Special Anti Robbery Squad, i.e SARS in Nigeria. Is this the start of a revolution and permanent change within Nigeria? Can we achieve real change from these protests? What can the diaspora do to help towards the cause?

#ENDSARS The past week, the Nigerian youth have been protesting against the Special Anti-Robbery Squad. A branch of the police created to tackle the problem of armed robbery in Nigeria, instead these officers have been extorting, harassing and killing innocent civilians because of the phone they have, the laptop they own and the car they drive. These protests have spread across most states in Nigeria, asking our elected officials for accountability. While these protests started off aiming for the disbandment of SARS, it it so much deeper and bigger than that. The bad governance and oppression of this country must end and this will be the generation to do so. For more information and ways to donate please check out: https://feministcoalition2020.com/ @endsarsresponse (on Twitter) WE WILL NOT BE SILENCED #ENDSARS #ENDSWAT #ENDPOLICEBRUTALITYINNIGERIA

On this episode the girls discuss the issue of police brutality in Nigeria especially by a unit of a Nigerian police force, Special Anti-Robbery Squad popularly known as SARS with a special guest Ejiogu Stanley ( @bigheadeddude .on IG) a cinematographer and video director who attended some the #endsars protest . Enjoy

News has been coming out of the African nation of Nigeria as protests have consumed the country's largest city, Lagos. Protesters are demanding an end to police brutality, resulting from a crackdown on robbery. Rallies against the hated Special Anti-Robbery Squad have taken place in major cities for the last seven days and Amnesty International has reported that 10 people have been killed so far. On October 17 at Noon, Calgarians will gather at the Peace Bridge to show solidarity with the protesters, with another rally planned for on October 24 on the grounds of the Legislature in Edmonton. Wunmi Idowu is founder & director of Woezo Africa Music & Dance Theatre company and she was born in Nigeria. She spoke with Russell Bowers about the issues in Nigeria.

Today on The Leaders' Brief - People held in the custody of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad or SARS, a federal police force under the Nigerian government, have been subjected to "mock execution, beating, punching and kicking…and sexual violence.” Despite police using force to quell protests, Nigerian youth continue to hit the streets demanding a reform of the country's police force as the #EndSARS campaign gains momentum. India has found itself in the news over the Uttar Pradesh state police's handling of an alleged rape incident that has raised several fundamental questions about the right-wing nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party's rule in the country. The Allahabad High Court, who took up the case suo moto, has said, "the victim was at least entitled to decent cremation in accordance with her religious customs and rituals," and held the district administration responsible for the violation of certain fundamental rights enshrined in the Indian Constitution. German Foreign Minister Heiko Mass asked Turkey to refrain from sending gas exploration missions and causing provocation in the Mediterranean Sea. The comment came a day after Ankara sent a ship to carry out seismic surveys in the region. About egomonk: Website | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedInegomonk is a global intelligence platform delivering asymmetric outcomes by bringing organizations closer to the communities they want to serve and the leaders they wish to influence. If you wish to collaborate with us then email us at contact@egomonk.com.

Over the last few days, young Nigerians all over the country have come out to peacefully protest in the thousands, demanding an end to police brutality and the disbandment of the “Special Anti Robbery Squad”. On Sunday, The 11th of October 2020 the current DG of police released a statement claiming they were disbanding/dissolving SARS as a unit. First, this is nothing new. In 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2019, the same proclamations and declarations were made and nothing changed. These officials remained on the road; raping, beating, kidnapping and stealing from young Nigerians. Second, there is to be no reckoning according to the plans this administration has. All former SARS officials will be redeployed to other existing departments. That is a gross insult to the very many Nigerians who have died at the hands of these criminals. We demand a public inquiry, investigation and hearing into every death, and every act of brutality. If the police cannot hold itself to account, it does not deserve public trust and funding. Thirdly, PEACEFUL Protesters across the country have been brutalised by the police; arrested, tear gassed, sprayed with water cannons, beaten and over 10 young Nigerians have lost their lives. Our protest has both been peaceful and respectful and well within our constitutional rights. We are not criminals. We are not area boys. We are not hooligans. We are Nigerians who are FED UP and have decided we will do something about it. We inherited a broken system from you, but we want better for the generation after us. Young people know that SARS is rotten fruit of a diseased tree. We want restitution, changes in recruitment and reform. We want investigations into crimes committed by police officials. We also want a psychological evaluation & retraining (by an independent body) of all disbanded SARS officers before they are redeployed. We want an increase in police officers salaries so that they are adequately compensated for protecting lives and properties of citizens. Ways to help:- Educate yourself, Raise awareness & Donate. https://donatebtc.feministcoalition2020.com/

The Nigerian Youths have been protesting against the existence of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad in Nigeria. This is a short interview with a Legal Practitioner in Nigeria and how the dissolution of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad in Nigeria is a reality or a myth! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ifeoluwa-badejo9/message

Nigerian Bar Association plus civil rights groups don strongly condemn attacks on people wey dey protest against the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigeria Police. Protests don dey most parts of the country since Wednesday last week by Nigerians, mostly youths, wey sey make dem cancel SARS, dem accuse police squad of corruption, high-handedness and harassment

Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, don set up Special Weapons and Tactics Team wey go replace the Special Anti-Robbery Squad wey dem bin don disband.

The Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigerian Police has been notorious for harrassing, kidnapping, molesting, raping and killing young Nigerians for years. We've had enough and we want #EndSARS #SARSMustEnd

President, Muhammadu Buhari on Monday, address the nation for the first time for the protest matter wey dey go round country. The protest don go round country and na unto killing wey dey happen by men of SARS wey be Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigeria Police Force.

On this episode, we discuss the awful experiences caused by the Special Anti Robbery Squad and the peaceful protests

The Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigerian Police has been notorious for harrassing, kidnapping, molesting, raping and killing young Nigerians for years. We've had enough and we want #EndSARS #SARSMustEnd

The Inspector-General of Nigeria Police, Mohammed Adamu, has abolished the most dreadful outfit of the force, the Special Anti-robbery Squad (SARS).Adamu made the announcement on Sunday, following public objection and protests demanding a scrapping of the unit based on series of allegations connected with brutality and human rights violations.“The Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigerian Police, otherwise known as SARS, is hereby dissolved across all formations, the 36 state police command and the Federal Capital Territory where they currently exists,” the IGP said.Also in a statement, the Force Public Relations Office, Force Headquarters, Dcp Frank Mba, said that “the dissolution of SARS is in response to the yearnings of the Nigerian people”. “The Force is not oblivious of the ever-present need to combat armed robbery, kidnapping and other violent crimes in the country which was before now the core mandate of the erstwhile Squad”.

End SARS is a decentralised social movement, and series of mass protests against police brutality in Nigeria. The slogan calls for the disbanding of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, a notorious unit of the Nigerian Police with a long record of abuses. Over the last two weeks, protests organized around #EndSARS—the mass action calling for a complete ban of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) of the Nigerian police force—has rocked cities across Nigeria. Set up in the mid-1990s to combat incidences of armed robbery, SARS has over the years metamorphosed into a force associated with harassment of innocent citizens, extortion at gunpoint, and extrajudicial killings of suspects. In this solo episode of the OneOnOne Podcast, I go deep on trending and pressing issues about the SARS unit of the Nigerian Police Force and why the Nigerian Government keeps shut. We look at those we've lost to the fight. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/1on1/support

A young Nigerian, Jimoh Isiaq was shot in Ogbomosho during an #EndSars protest on Saturday and later died following the injuries. Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has disclosed.The Governor also stated that seven others sustained injuries during the protest and have been taken to the hospital for treatment.Eyewitnesses confirmed Isiaq was standing along the road when he was shot.“I have received with deep sadness the news of the passing of one of our children, Jimoh Isiaka, who was shot during the ENDSARS protest in Ogbomoso,” Makinde said on Saturday. “He later died at Bowen University Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, earlier today.“Also, at this same protest, Abdulrasaq Olawale, Oluwadamilare Gbolohunmi, and five other persons sustained injuries and were taken to hospital for treatment.“This situation is highly regrettable. I have contacted the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State, Nwachukwu Enwonwu, and other relevant agencies, and investigations into what led to the unfortunate incident are still ongoing.”Many Nigerians have taken to the streets in recent days to call for the scrapping of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, an infamous police unit notorious for hounding and harassing innocent civilians. The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has announced a ban on routine patrols for SARS officials. .

@nigeriasbest and @phoenix_agenda were joined by @phoenix_agenda and @AbangMercy . Topics discussed: 1. An evaluation of Nigeria after 60 years of independence. 2. Human Rights abuses committed by the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the police. 3. The decision to nominate Justice Ishaq Bello to the International Criminal Court

Motunrayo Rafiu, the law graduate of the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, who was kidnapped by suspected bandits on Kabba-Lokoja Highway, has detailed her difficult exprience.She was released on Sunday after the family reportedly paid a ransom of N1m.The victim was said to have spent six days in the kidnappers' den.“She was released on Sunday evening after we paid N1m to them,” a family member said.The Kogi State Police Public Relations Officer, Williams Aya, however, said the victim was rescued along with three others.He said, “All the victims were released yesterday (Sunday) by the abductors. Since the incident happened, our men had been trailing the kidnappers. The Special Anti-Robbery Squad, the Anti-Kidnapping Unit and the Police Mobile Force and Counter-Terrorism Unit were deployed to comb the bush and as of yesterday morning (Sunday) they were still there.“A man was rescued before the other ones were released when the pressure was much on them. I am not aware of any payment of ransom and no suspect has been arrested. We are still on their trail.”Motunrayo Rafiu was abducted on February 4, 2020 while she was on her way to resume at the Abuja campus of the Nigerian Law School.It was gathered that when Rafiu could not be reached on her telephone, she was declared missing by her friends, who posted her pictures on the social media.