Oscar Keana Threatens To “Get Rid” Of Sowore Over Tinubu Criticism, Urges Seyi Tinubu To Hand Him “Dirty Job” A viral video has surfaced showing political jobber Oscar Keana issuing violent threats against human rights activist Omoyele Sowore after Sowore described President Bola Tinubu as a “criminal.” In the clip, Keana repeatedly invoked Seyi Tinubu, urging him to either silence Sowore himself or hand over the “dirty job” to him and his men. “If the police cannot do the job, we can do the job,” Keana declared, warning that he and his allies were prepared to “get rid” of the activist. The video, laced with insults and accusations, saw Keana brand Sowore a “murderer” who allegedly misled youths during the #EndSARS protests, claiming his actions led to deaths in Lagos and Abuja. The threats have sparked outrage online, with critics warning that such incitement endangers free speech and raises fresh concerns about political violence in Nigeria. #Sowore #OscarKeana #Nigeria

Police Officers Can Break Doors, Roofs to Arrest Uncooperative Suspects — NPF The Nigeria Police Force says officers have the legal authority to force entry into premises if suspects resist arrest. Deputy Force PRO, CSP Victor Isuku, disclosed this at the premiere of Greatest Oath (The Rescue), a film by Ocean Portal in collaboration with the Police, held in Benin, Edo State. “The police can break down the door of an uncooperative suspect, enter his apartment through the roof, or get into his premises by scaling the fence. Don’t hinder the police from arresting a suspect, as you will also be arrested,” Isuku warned. He stressed that obstructing police work is an offence and clarified that phone searches are only lawful when there is reasonable suspicion. “If you are suspected of cybercrime, your phone will be checked. The police will not just stop you on the road and begin to search you, it is unethical. The IG frowns at such practice.” Isuku further reminded Nigerians that bail is free and urged them to support the Force with equipment, not cash. Ocean Portal CEO, Dickson Oviase, said the movie was inspired by #EndSARS and the need for stronger community-police relations. “The vacuum of the absence of police in our society stared us in the face… Let’s come together and enhance community policing. God bless Nigeria.” Zone 5 spokesman, Tijani Momoh, praised the project and revealed the Police provided logistics support.

Peter Obi at Crossroads as Labour Party Confirms He Won’t Get 2027 Ticket. The Labour Party (LP) has declared that its 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, will not be given the party’s ticket for the 2027 general elections. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Abayomi Arabambi, made this known on Monday during an interview on Channels Television’s Lunchtime Politics. “We are going to do our 2027 without Peter Obi; he will not have our ticket,” Arabambi said, while stressing that the party’s momentum in the last election was not solely because of Obi but largely driven by the EndSARS movement and widespread discontent with the former president Muhammadu Buhari administration. Arabambi also accused the LP’s acting National Chairperson, Nenadi Usman, and activist, Aisha Yesufu, of colluding with Obi, adding that the party would take steps to expel them. He further challenged Obi to openly announce his departure from the party

Crisis in Ibeju-Lekki as Residents protest Killing of Unarmed man by Police. Hundreds of aggrieved residentsmostly youths poured onto the streets of Onosa on Friday, mounting roadblocks and halting traffic to protest the fatal shooting of an unarmed man allegedly by police the previous night. Two other persons were said to be in critical condition at a nearby hospital. The demonstration, which began in the morning as word of the killing spread through the community, quickly gridlocked movement across Onosa and adjoining routes. A video obtained by POLITICS NIGERIA showed a large crowd marching while police officers were visible on the scene, apparently to deter further unrest. In another clip, protesters piled tyres across the roadway; the victim’s body was visible inside a car. “The protest was against the police in Ibeju-Lekki after the killing of an unarmed citizen. It happened at Onosa,” a resident confirmed. “Two people are in the hospital now,” another eyewitness said. Community members accused the police of excessive force and demanded accountability, urging authorities to identify and prosecute those responsible. As of the time of filing this report, the Lagos State Police Command had not issued a formal statement on the incident. The episode has renewed public anxiety over law-enforcement abuses nearly five years after the EndSARS protests, a youth-led movement that drew global attention to allegations of extrajudicial killings, torture and extortion. Although the federal government announced the dissolution of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) on October 11, 2020, rights groups have continued to document reports of unlawful arrests and excessive force, further straining public trust.

Lagos Police Identify Officers In Viral Video Assaulting Motorist Wearing AI Glasses, To Face Sanctions The Nigeria Police Force has condemned the conduct of officers caught on video harassing a motorist for wearing AI-powered glasses during a stop-and-search operation in Lagos. In a statement released Friday night, the police confirmed that the officers involved had been identified as personnel attached to the Lagos State Police Command. The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, has reportedly taken swift action, ordering disciplinary measures against the officers and restructuring of the squad involved. “We strongly condemn the actions of some officers captured in a viral video attempting to forcibly remove a pair of glasses from a motorist during a stop-and-search operation, and further assaulting him,” the statement read. The Force assured the public that the misconduct does not reflect its professional standards, stressing its commitment to sanctioning errant officers whose actions embarrass the institution. The viral video, posted by Objectv Media on Friday, shows an officer questioning the motorist over his AI glasses before slapping him and trying to remove them. Despite presenting his driver’s licence and vehicle papers, the motorist was harassed. “Why do you put us on camera?” the officer asked before striking him. The driver protested, insisting he had the right to wear his glasses and questioning why it was a problem for police work. The incident has reignited concerns about police brutality and abuse of power in Nigeria. Despite the disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) after the 2020 #EndSARS protests, many citizens argue that police misconduct and impunity remain widespread. #LagosPolice #PoliceBrutality #AIGlasses #EndSARS

Lagos Coroner Orders Hospital to Release Records on #EndSARS Journalist Pelumi Onifade’s Death A Lagos coroner has given Ikorodu General Hospital seven days to provide records on the deposit, release, or current status of the remains of Pelumi Onifade, a Gboah TV reporter who died in police custody during the 2020 #EndSARS protests. The order follows a Federal High Court directive for a full investigation into his death. #EndSARS #JusticeForPelumi #PressFreedom #NigeriaNews

NEWS BRIEF: Court Awards ₦10m Compensation to #EndSARS Protesters Over Rights Violation, A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the Inspector-General of Police and the Lagos State Commissioner of Police to pay ₦10 million in damages to several #EndSARS protesters for violating their fundamental rights. Justice Musa Kakaki ruled that the protesters were unjustly harassed during the fourth memorial rally held on October 20, 2024, affirming that their constitutional rights were infringed. The applicants included activists Hassan Taiwo Soweto and others, supported by groups like the Education Rights Campaign, Take It Back Movement, and CDHR. The judge emphasized that law enforcement must act within democratic and legal boundaries.