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Edo State Prison Break- Reports and video footage circulating on social media reveal that prisoners have broken out of a prison in Benin, Edo State Nigeria. https://twitter.com/davvydmoore/status/1318134306678689792?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1318134306678689792%7Ctwgr%5Eshare_3%2Ccontainerclick_1&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zikoko.com%2Fcitizen%2Fhave-broken-out-of-a-benin-prison%2F Other news media sites have also confirmed the development. https://twitter.com/Omojuwa/status/1318140145133064198?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1318140145133064198%7Ctwgr%5Eshare_3%2Ccontainerclick_0&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zikoko.com%2Fcitizen%2Fhave-broken-out-of-a-benin-prison%2F https://twitter.com/DrOlufunmilayo/status/1318131868148125696?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1318131868148125696%7Ctwgr%5Eshare_3%2Ccontainerclick_0&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zikoko.com%2Fcitizen%2Fhave-broken-out-of-a-benin-prison%2F   https://twitter.com/PulseNigeria247/status/1318129162339614720?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1318129162339614720%7Ctwgr%5Eshare_3%2Ccontainerclick_1&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zikoko.com%2Fcitizen%2Fhave-broken-out-of-a-benin-prison%2F At the moment, there is confusion about who exactly broke the prisoners...

BBNaija host and media personality, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu has recounted his near-death experience with the now defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). Nigerians are currently protesting against police brutality, as they demand a total reformation of the law enforcement agency. The host at the long-running show,” Rubbin Minds” narrated how he and...

The Nigerian Army has clarified that “Operation Crocodile Smile” is not targeted at #EndSARS protesters. Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Sagir Musa, made this known in a press statement on Sunday. The statement read in part, “The attention of the Nigerian Army (NA) has been drawn to some social...

Seun Kuti, one of the sons of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, expressed his reservations with the end SARS protest. He stated that the demands made by Nigerian youths in the #5for5 list of demands is "too weak" which is why he's reluctant to get involved in the current protest. Seun Kuti "It's...

Channel TV presenter, Seun Okin, has joined the EndSARS movement, as he calls for the reset of the country. Seun Okin on his Twitter, shared ways in which Nigeria can move forward, as he says there is need for political and economic change in the country. Seun Okin's statement Dear...

Operation CROCODILE SMILE - The Nigerian Army is set to launch warfare exercise designed to identify, track, and counter negative propaganda in social media and cyberspace. According to a press release by Director Army Public Relations Colonel, Sagir Musa, said the exercise, will be formally launched on October 20 under the...

The #EndSARS protest on Saturday afternoon turned bloody in Osogbo as hoodlums attacked the convoy of Osun state Governor, Gboyega Oyetola and damaged several government vehicles. Several yet to be identified people were severely wounded as many others scampered for safely. Some victims have been rushed to Asubiaro state hospital...

While Nigerian youths continue to press for their demands to be met, the protest took another twist as the Muslim youths observed their Jumat prayers on the road. After Lekki toll gate protesters were attacked last night by thugs, the EndSARS movement seems to be gaining more momentum, as protesters...