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20 Oct 2025

#EndSARS @5: 8 Unforgettable moments that shook Nigeria

Five years after #EndSARS, Nigerians still remember the movement that united a generation against police brutality and bad governance, from the Lekki Toll Gate shooting to nationwide protests.

Local

8 Mar 2023

#EndSARS: 'I cannot tell the army what to do' – Sanwo-Olu on Lekki shooting

“I didn’t have control; I don’t control the police and army..."

Lekki tollgate protesters (By Eiseke Bolaji)

Business

26 Apr 2022

Should Nigerians be excited about an Elon Musk-owned Twitter? [Pulse Editor's Opinion]

The growing concern with a Musk's takeover is, how much freedom is too much?

Local

1 Apr 2022

#NoJusticeNoToll: Nigerians protest the reopening of Lekki-Ikoyi toll gate

Actual collection of tolls will begin on April 14, after a two-week window.

Lifestyle

21 Oct 2021

A year after, how do young people feel about the Lekki Tollgate Massacre

Where were you on the October 20, 2020 and how did the events at the Lekki Tollgate make you feel?

#EndSARS protesters at Lekki Tollgate protesting against police brutality and bad governance in Nigeria (ThisDay)

Movies

20 Oct 2021

EndSARS: Watch 'Focus' short film directed by Tolulope Ajayi

The Paradigm Initiative project promotes citizen vigilance on the protection of digital rights.

Paradigm Initiative 'Focus' short film [Instagram]

Local

20 Jun 2021

Lagos panel receives autopsy reports of 99 persons killed during #EndSARS protests

Obafunwa had earlier told the panel that out of the 99 bodies, only three were recovered from Lekki.

Lagos Judicial Panel receives autopsy reports of 99 persons killed during #EndSARS protests in the state (Arise news)

Politics

14 Feb 2021

PDP blasts Sanwo-Olu over arrest of Lekki tollgate protesters

PDP says Sanwo-Olu is more interested in the billions of naira generated at the Lekki tollgate than the welfare of Lagosians.

Lagos state Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. [Twitter/@jidesanwoolu]

Pulse Nigeria

14 Feb 2021

Police vow to punish officers responsible for molestation of arrested protesters

Lagos Police Command says those responsible for the molestation of the protesters will be punished for their unprofessional conduct.

SERAP demands unconditional release of protesters arrested at Lekki tollgate (The National)

Local

13 Feb 2021

Defence Minister says some #EndSARS protesters are thieves and rogues

Magashi says the government will not allow “unpatriotic elements” to destabilise the country under any guise.

Minister of Defence, Bashir Magashi [Nigerian Army]

Local

13 Feb 2021

SERAP demands unconditional release of protesters arrested at Lekki tollgate

SERAP also calls on authorities to stop harassing people that are peacefully exercising their human rights.

Local

12 Feb 2021

Youth rep, Rinu pulls out of Lagos #EndSARS panel, cites cyber attacks

Rinu says it is obvious that the government is only out to use youth representatives for performative actions.

Rinu Oduala pulls out of Lagos #EndSARS panel, cites cyber attacks (Punch)

Local

7 Feb 2021

Adegboruwa says Sanwo-Olu hasn’t handed over camera Fashola found at tollgate to Lagos panel

Sanwo-Olu had promised to give the camera to the panel after Fashola handed it over to him.

Mr Babatunde Raji Fashola found a camera at Lekki tollgate days after soldiers allegedly shot at protesters at the toll plaza. (Youtube)

Local

6 Feb 2021

Controversy as Lagos Judicial Panel approves reopening of Lekki tollgate

The panel sitting on Saturday, February 6, 2021, ended on a controversial note as four members of the panel disagreed with the ruling.

Lagos judicial panel sitting of Nov 3, 2020 (Twitter: @EditiEffiong)

Local

30 Jan 2021

Senior Army officers who gave orders at Lekki Toll Gate shooting of EndSARS protesters ignore judicial panel

The panel says it will serve fresh summons on the officers to appear before it on February 27.

The Lagos State Judicial Panel of Inquiry

Local

30 Jan 2021

Lekki Shooting: Panel asks forensic experts to submit report on Tuesday

The forensic experts had been expected to submit their report on Friday, January 29, 2020.

Peaceful protesters at Lekki before a team of soldiers shot at them killing some of the protesting youths

Celebrities

31 Dec 2020

The 10 most Influential Nigerian celebrities of the year [Pulse Picks 2020]

These celebrities made so much impact in 2020.

Local

30 Dec 2020

The #EndSARS Protester is Pulse Person of the Year 2020

They carried the hopes of a nation in their lungs for two weeks and stared down the barrels of guns while at it.

#EndSARS protesters at the Lekki Toll Gate, Lagos

Local

26 Dec 2020

Anthony Joshua says he thought #EndSARS protest was about a virus

The heavy weight champion had never heard of SARS in Nigeria before October.

Anthony Joshua is one of the world's highest-earning celebrities in 2019 (Photo: DAN MULLAN)

Music

21 Dec 2020

Here are the top 50 Nigerian rap verses of the year [Pulse Picks 2020]

This year, Nigerian rappers have been stupendous at their craft, producing storybooks and worthwhile concepts in form of raps.

50 Best Nigerian Rap Verses of 2020. [Pulse Nigeria]

Local

12 Dec 2020

‘We’re not in Nigeria’, CNN objects to Lagos Panel’s invitation over Lekki shooting

CNN says the panel lacks jurisdiction to summon its staff over Lekki shooting.

CNN objects to Lagos Panel’s invitation over Lekki shooting (Channels TV)

Local

9 Dec 2020

President Buhari blasts CNN, says their coverage of #EndSARS protest was disgusting

The president reiterated that no responsible government would look the other way as properties are burnt and businesses looted.

President Muhammadu Buhari directs speedy, coordinated investigation of NDDC (TheCable)

Local

7 Dec 2020

Soldiers, police officers arrive Lekki toll gate to chase away imaginary #EndSARS protesters

Activists have been calling for a second wave of the #EndSARS protests and law enforcement has been taking note.

Police van at the Lekki toll gate on Monday, December 7, 2020 (Twitter: @SeyitanAtigarin)

Local

7 Dec 2020

Buhari: 'All hooligans hiding under #EndSARS protests will be dealt with'

The president said it is unfortunate that the #EndSARS protests were hijacked by hooligans.

Local

4 Dec 2020

Lai Mohammed says nobody can stop FG from probing #EndSARS protesters

The Federal Government says being a member of #EndSARS protest is not an immunity from being investigated or charged for any offence or breach of the laws.

Minister for Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed

Local

3 Dec 2020

IG orders investigation into lawsuit seeking to stop judicial panels from probing SARS brutality cases

Police say the Force Legal Officer has been queried over the suit challenging legality of states' judicial panel probing SARS brutality cases.

Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu [Facebook/Nigeria Police Force]

Local

1 Dec 2020

No petition against us before Lagos Judicial Panel - Nigerian Army

The Nigerian Army did not appear at the Lagos State Judicial panel of inquiry into alleged shooting of EndSARS protesters at Lekki because it was petitioned.

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-Gen. Tukur Buratai [Twitter@Chiefojukwu]

Music

1 Dec 2020

Will Lagos see ‘Detty December’ events in 2020? [Pulse Report]

On November 30, 2020, Music Business Worldwide reported that event giant, Live Nation has suffered a $7 billion loss.

Local

28 Nov 2020

'Policeman shot me, killed my girlfriend', man tells Judicial Panel

A 33-year-old man, Mr Emmanuel Ajomafuwe, is seeking justice for himself and his late 20-year-old girlfriend, Miss Adaobi Ifeanyi, with whom he was allegedly shot by a policeman.

Local

22 Nov 2020

Lagos Govt says call for identification of corpses is for victims of cultists’ killings not Lekki shooting

Lagos Commissioner for Information says the announcement has nothing to do with Lekki shooting.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu charges governors on prudent spending. (TRIBUNE)