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Nigerians raise over 1.6 million Naira in less than 24 hours to get a prosthetic leg for an End SARS protester who didn’t let her condition stop her
A woman with a single limb amputation got the attention of Nigerians when she joined the End SARS protesters on Saturday, October 17. The woman reportedly walked for hours with her crutches and this touched Nigerians after her photo was shared online. Nigerians immediately asked for her identity and how they can donate a prosthetic leg or motorized wheelchair to her. Less than 24 hours after her photo was shared online, Nigerians had set up a GoFundMe for her with a goal of raising 1.5 million Naira. But Nigerians surpassed the funding goal and raised over 1.6 million Naira and people are still donating.
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Dad who thought Covid didn’t exist dies after catching it on Turkish holiday
A fitness influencer who thought Covid-19 didn’t exist has died from it at the age of 33. Dad-of-three Dmitriy Stuzhuk had recorded a video from hospital after catching the virus on a trip to Turkey. Dmitriy said he woke up in Turkey with a swollen neck and breathing difficulties. The Ukrainian posted to his one million online fans: “I want to share how I got sick and to strongly warn everyone. “I was one who thought that Covid does not exist… “Until I got sick.” He told them: “COVID-19 IS NOT A SHORT-LIVED DISEASE! And it is heavy.” When he was back in Ukraine, he…
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“End SARS protest will give ladies husband this year more than Shiloh” Nkechi Blessing Sunday says
Nkechi Blessing Sunday has said the End SARS protests will lead to marriages as it’s an avenue for young people to meet and find love. Already, there have been stories of protesters who have started relationships with people they met while out protesting. Actress Nkechi Blessing believes more of this will happen. She shared a post that reads: “Protest will give ladies husband this year more than Shiloh. If you like continue staying in your house.”
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My life and that of other #EndSARS protesters have been threatened by Enugu state govt – Phyno
Indigenous rapper, Phyno has accused the Enugu state government of threatening his life and that of other #EndSARS protesters. In a tweet he shared, he stated that the Enugu state government should be held responsible should anything happen to them. Phyno accused Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of storming the protest with thugs who tried to fight them. He tweeted; Enugu! Today our lives were threatened and we are making it clear that if ANYTHING happens to any single one of us or any protestors, let it be known that it was done by the ENUGU STATE GOVERNMENT!Today, our peaceful protest in Enugu…
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Catholic Archbishop warns FG against deploying soldiers to #EndSARS protest grounds
The Catholic archbishop of Lagos, Alfred Martins has warned President Buhari against deploying soldiers to the #EndSARS protest grounds across the country. The Catholic Bishop stated that deployment of security operatives to the protest grounds can only lead to injuries and possible deaths and an escalation. Martins also advised the youths to continue being peaceful during the protests as the world is watching. His statement read; “Such a measure, if adopted, can only lead to injuries and possible deaths, and an escalation of the protests. It has the tendency of turning the largely peaceful protests into a violent one. “We therefore urge…
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Nigerian Army to kickoff operation ‘Crocodile Smile’ on October 20th amid #EndSARS protests
The Nigerian Army says beginning from October 20, it will commence a programme tagged ‘Exercise Crocodile Smile VI’ aimed at helping to enhance the safety and security of the country. This is contained in a statement titled, ‘Nigerian army sets to commence exercise Crocodile Smile VI nationwide’, which was signed by Acting Director Army Public Relations, Sagir Musa, and released today October 17. According to Musa, the exercise was traditionally scheduled in the last quarter of every year to checkmate all forms of crimes and criminality as the end of the year approaches. He explained that this year’s exercise is intended to be more all-encompassing to…
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‘Save the people’- Aisha Buhari tells President Buhari and the service chiefs (video)
First lady, Aisha Buhari, has called on her husband, President Buhari, and the service chiefs to act fast and stop the bloodshed and insecurity in Northern Nigeria. Yesterday evening, Mrs. Buhari via her social media handles shared a video with a compilation of photos of President Buhari in a meeting with all the service chiefs. The background song used in the video is titled “Arewa na Kuka’ which means ‘the North weeps”. The song is by Kannywood actor Adam Zango. Part of the lyrics is translated as “In the name of God, pay attention/We seek your help/The North is weeping/ Our blood is being…
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“My mother went to the station to report that her son was missing not knowing police killed & already buried him”- Lady shares sad details of how police murdered her brother
As protests against police brutality continue across the country, a woman, Ebohon Egbe Rebecca from Edo state, recounted how her 22-year-old brother was allegedly killed by the police in 2013 after labelling him a robber, an allegation that was cleared years later. Taking to Facebook on Saturday, Rebecca recalled how her mother went to a police station to report her son missing. Unknown to her, he had been allegedly killed and buried by the police. After series of protests led by activist Kola Edokpayi, her brother’s corpse was exhumed and in 2017 after the court declared the deceased innocent, he was finally buried…
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You have failed the people of Osun – Davido calls out Governor Oyetola over death of two #EndSARS protesters
Davido has called out Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun state whose convoy he accused of allegedly killing two #EndSARS protesters. The superstar singer who stated that the killer cop must be fished out, added that no amount of initimidation can stop the current demands by youths across the country. Davido tweeted; How far you !!!!!! @GboyegaOyetola person for ur convoy kill person for my state !!! WE NO GO GREE!!!!Ikuku leave u before !! I’m back !!!! @GboyegaOyetola u must report that officer of yours to the station ASAP!!! #EndPoliceBrutalityOyetola you have failed the people of osun under your watch thugs attacked…
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Don’t act like you are one of us – Falz attacks Dino Melaye amidst #EndSARS protest
Popular Hip-hop artist, Folarin Falana popularly called Falz has shaded controversial politician Dino Melaye in the wake of the #EndSars protest. Senator Dino Melaye on Friday took to Twitter to protest against governments ban on protest in Abuja. Dino Melaye said that the government has no power to place a ban on protest. The former senator also said that the government has to realise that the people have woken up from their “Oga no dey form like say you dey with us! We go soon face una matter, Falz tweeted.
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#EndSARS: Protesters celebrate Calabar’s No. 1 Traffic Warden for his hard work and dedication
A traffic warden identified as Igri Nna Nkanu, was celebrated by #EndSARS protesters in Calabar for his hard work and dedication to duty. When the protesters got to his post on Friday, they gathered around him, carried him shoulder high and cheered him on for doing a job. In the video, some of the protesters could be seem spraying money on him as he smiled from ear to ear. Commenting on the celebration, popular to journalist, Iwara Iwara, revealed that Mr Nkanu, who is described as Calabar’s N0. 1 traffic warden, received financial reward in 2016 from many public spirited individuals…
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‘We owe you a duty to win back your trust’- Osinbajo writes Nigerians as #EndSARS protests continue
As Nigerians continue to call for an end to police brutality and total reform of the Nigerian Police Force, VicePresident Yemi Osinbajo has said that the Buhari-led government owes the Nigerian youths a duty of winning back their trust. Osinbajo in an open letter to Nigerians, said efforts are currently being made to address all the issues raised in the end SARS protests. His letter reads Dear Nigerians, I know that many of you are angry, and understandably so. We could’ve moved faster and for this we are sorry. I fully understand how many young people feel. Many feel that we…
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