• About Us
    • Àtẹ́lẹwọ́ Podcast
  • Contact
  • Cookie Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy Policy
  • Sitemap
Freelanews
Advertisement
  • Home
  • News
    • Crime
  • Business
  • Brands
  • Banking
  • Opinion
  • Interview
  • Entertainment
  • Podcast
    • Àtẹ́lẹwọ́
  • Sports
  • Events
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • Crime
  • Business
  • Brands
  • Banking
  • Opinion
  • Interview
  • Entertainment
  • Podcast
    • Àtẹ́lẹwọ́
  • Sports
  • Events
No Result
View All Result
Freelanews
No Result
View All Result
Home General

‘How fake?’ APC UK threatens BBC over #EndSARS report

Freelanews by Freelanews
November 24, 2020
in General
0
EnmhEOjXcAErQZ9 1

As pro-government platforms rush to defend the president Muhammadu Buhari’s administration on the #EndSARS tollgate shooting which doesn’t seem to go away, the United Kingdom chapter of ruling party, All Progressives Congress, has issued a 48 hours ultimatum for British Broadcasting Corporation, BBC, to retract its report.

Recall that BBC reported UK parliament voted international sanctions against Nigerian over the Lekki Tollgate shooting.

The party, APC UK, debunked the news and tagged it fake on its popular micro-blogging handle, Twitter. It wrote:

[FAKE NEWS BY @BBCNews]

a. @UKParliament DID NOT vote on 23/11 or vote international sanctions against
Flag of Nigeria. @BBCBreaking LIED!

b. @BBCWorld we hereby put you on notice to pull down the #FAKE report & apologise within 48hrs otherwise face corrective action including legal action

[FAKE NEWS BY @BBCNews]

a. @UKParliament DID NOT vote on 23/11 or vote international sanctions against 🇳🇬. @BBCBreaking LIED!

b. @BBCWorld we hereby put you on notice to pull down the #FAKE report & apologise within 48hrs otherwise face corrective action including legal action pic.twitter.com/YzMQYFdjmS

— APC United Kingdom (@APCUKingdom) November 24, 2020

The parliament, according to BBC, voted to impose some sanctions on the Nigerian government of the alleged killing of some unharmed #EndSARS protesters, ironically protesting the police brutality and extra judicial killings on October 20, 2020.

The vote, which has no legal power, was the result of a petition brought before the parliament signed by over 220,000 people.

The UK MPs said sanctions against Nigeria could hurt the population but called for an independent investigation and urged the British government to target officials implicated in the shooting of demonstrators.

They also condemned the freezing of protest organisers’ bank accounts and stressed that the right to peaceful protest was a key component of democracy.

An MP who was speaking on behalf of the British minister for Africa welcomed Nigeria’s decision to investigate alleged rights violations and the disbandment of a notorious police unit – the Special Anti-Robbery Squad.

But without committing to the idea of imposing sanctions, the MP said the UK would continue to press the Nigerian government to respect human rights.

freelanews
Freelanews

Freelanews is a potpourri of news, entertainment, business, events and photos. This is no fake news.

Related Posts

1 GettyImages 960890120
General

You should sleep naked this summer, explains lingerie expert

by Quadri Olaitan
May 29, 2024
59c2d2db94393.image
General

‘Shocking’ S3x robots have tendencies to kill, experts claim

by Freelanews
February 9, 2021
WhatsApp Image 2024 07 02 at 09.11.19
General

Meet Stephanie Urchick, Rotary International new president

by Oreoluwa Ojelabi
July 2, 2024
Buhari CAN
General

‘Incompetence!’ CAN blasts Buhari regime, says current administration religiously biased

by Freelanews
April 7, 2021
Hon Dennis Idahosa e16468497522522 jpg
General

Idahosa sues INEC over Edo APC primary

by Quadri Olaitan
March 5, 2024

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

ADVERTISEMENT

Recent News

Expert businessman giving interview at a conference, surrounded by journalists with microphones, showcasing leadership and communication skills in the professional event.

Adebayo Adelabu unveils N700bn metering plan

October 28, 2025
Kwara Cancer

Kwara cancer screening boosts early detection drive

October 28, 2025
Nestoil

Nestoil placed under receivership over $1bn debt

October 28, 2025
Omoge Saida

Omoge Saida sparks Nigerian social media over leaked video

October 28, 2025

Search

  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest
Political persecution in Ogun State

Political persecution in Ogun State: Abiodun moves against Otunba Gbenga Daniel with demolition threats again

August 9, 2025
APC Second-Term Governors

APC: Second-term governors seeking immediate elective post to lose party leadership

October 15, 2025
April Wind Couture

April Wind Couture thrives in Nigeria’s tough economy with bold Ankara vision

September 12, 2025
Abdul-Muiz Olanrewaju Animashaun

Abdul-Muiz Olanrewaju Animashaun remembered with love

September 14, 2025
amoke

‘Meals by Amoke’ We serve traditional dishes in a modern way, Bukoye Fasola reveals

19
Image 2024 03 26 at 120645 AM jpeg

Charles Inojie, Ali Nuhu call on communities to #MakeWeHalla against domestic violence

11
Meran Primary Health Centre Lagos father Meran hospital

Lagos father shares heartbreaking experience at Meran Primary Health Centre (Photos)

4
fls2

‘Disarticulated system’ Gov’t confused about Nigerian education, expert laments

3
Expert businessman giving interview at a conference, surrounded by journalists with microphones, showcasing leadership and communication skills in the professional event.

Adebayo Adelabu unveils N700bn metering plan

October 28, 2025
Kwara Cancer

Kwara cancer screening boosts early detection drive

October 28, 2025
Nestoil

Nestoil placed under receivership over $1bn debt

October 28, 2025
Omoge Saida

Omoge Saida sparks Nigerian social media over leaked video

October 28, 2025
October 2025
SMTWTFS
 1234
567891011
12131415161718
19202122232425
262728293031 
« Sep    
Freelanews

Freelanews is a Nigerian digital news platform that delivers timely, credible, and engaging stories across politics, business, entertainment, lifestyle, and the creative industry, with a strong focus on promoting innovation, integrity, and inclusivity in storytelling.

Hot!

Expert businessman giving interview at a conference, surrounded by journalists with microphones, showcasing leadership and communication skills in the professional event.

Adebayo Adelabu unveils N700bn metering plan

October 28, 2025
Kwara Cancer

Kwara cancer screening boosts early detection drive

October 28, 2025
No Result
View All Result
  • About Us
  • Contact
  • Advertisement
  • Sitemap

© 2025 Freelanews | by Iretura.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • Crime
  • Business
  • Brands
  • Banking
  • Opinion
  • Interview
  • Entertainment
  • Podcast
    • Àtẹ́lẹwọ́
  • Sports
  • Events

© 2025 Freelanews | by Iretura.

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.