The fifth anniversary of the #EndSARS protests and the ongoing calls for justice for victims of police brutality dominated discussions on Today in the News, a nationwide newspaper review programme aired Monday morning.
According to Vanguard newspaper, the paper’s lead story revisited the events of October 2020, when Nigerian youths took to the streets demanding an end to the now-disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). The report highlighted the lingering pain of victims and families still awaiting justice, as well as renewed debates over police reforms, accountability, and compensation for those affected.
Analysts on the programme noted that five years after the protests, government responses have remained largely symbolic, with several state panels of inquiry yet to release or implement their findings. The paper also drew attention to ongoing youth activism and social media campaigns rekindling the #EndSARS conversation.
In a separate headline that drew public interest, Vanguard reported on Senator Ned Nwoko’s revelation concerning his marital dispute with Nollywood actress Regina Daniels. The lawmaker alleged that substance abuse and alcohol addiction were at the root of the crisis, following Regina’s emotional outburst in a viral video over the weekend.
While details of the dispute remain sketchy, the story has ignited widespread reactions online, with fans urging privacy and reconciliation between the couple.
Other major stories reviewed on the programme included developments in the political scene, security updates, and the economy, as the newspapers continued to capture a mix of national reflection and controversy at the start of a new week.
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