Social media has been one of the most powerful tools in the world during the COVID-19 pandemic. It has helped keep us informed about what’s going on, but for the #EndSARS movement in Nigeria, it’s been vital.
While the Nigerian government claims to accept protesters’ demands against police brutality, they don’t like what’s been put out to the public. So much so that they have been trying to shut social media down to avoid spreading “fake news” reports that may “destabilize” Nigeria.