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Protester hold hands to barricade the protesters from the men of the Nigerian Police force as protesters march at Alausa Secretariat in Ikeja, Lagos State, during a peaceful demonstration against police brutality in Nigeria, on October 20, 2020. Authorities of Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sonwo-Olu has imposed a 24-hours curfew on the state effective 4pm on Tuesday, due to the violent attacks on police officers and innocent Nigerians. (Photo by Olukayode Jaiyeola/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
ENDSARS

The Nigerian government is killing its citizens — again

‘Nigeria kills its people. Nigeria has always killed its people.’

  • Chude Jideonwo
4 min read
Waiting: People queue in Alexandra, Johannesburg, to get grants from the South African Social Security Agency. The pandemic has caused offices to close when Covid-19 cases are found. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G) (Photo by Gallo Images/Roger Sedres)
AUDITOR GENERAL

A partnership between citizens and the state is needed to manage the pandemic

Covid-19 has taught us that we need an effective local government, a preventative and curative health system, evidence-based policing, a politically neutral public service and…

  • Paul Kariuki
4 min read