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#EndSARS: You blocked roads for your birthday party and now complain that we are blocking roads to stay alive – Lala Akindoju slams Lagos Deputy Governor
Actress Lala Akindoju has taken a swipe at Lagos state Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat after he complained about #EndSARS protesters disrupting the free flow of traffic in the state. In a tweet she shared, the actress reminded the Deputy Governor that he allegedly blocked the road to celebrate his birthday party. She further stated that #EndSARS protesters are now blocking the roads to save their lives. Lala tweeted; But sir, you blocked the road for your birthday party. The effect on the whole city was felt. Let’s keep the same energy sir, this time around the roads are blocked because…
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Gov Makinde confirms killing of #EndSARS protester in Ogbomosho
Governor Seyi Makinde has confirmed the killing of an EndSARS protester, Jimoh Isiaka, in Ogbomosho, Oyo state today, October 10. Read his statement reacting to the killing below I have received with deep sadness the news of the passing of one of our children, Jimoh Isiaka, who was shot during the ENDSARS protest in Ogbomoso. He later died at Bowen University Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, earlier today.Also, at this same protest, Abdulrasaq Olawale, Oluwadamilare Gbolohunmi, and five other persons sustained injuries and were taken to hospital for treatment.This situation is highly regrettable. I have contacted the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State, Nwachukwu Enwonwu,…
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#EndSARS: “Shameful that a former General cannot come to the aid of his own people”- Comedian Elenu Writes President Buhari
Comedian, Akinlami Babatunde Julius popularly known as Elenu, has written an open letter to President Buhari, blasting him for the extrajudicial killings carried out by men of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad SARS. In an open letter posted on his Instagram page, Elenu said it is “sad and shameful” for Nigeria to have a President with a military background not being able to come to the aid of his people. He inquired if this was the change President Buhari promised Nigerians when he campaigned in2015. His open letter reads Dear Mr President @muhammadubuhari it is rather sad and shameful that a once military…
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Daughters of Buhari and Osinbajo join in #EndSARS protest (Photos)
President Muhammadu Buhari’s daughter, Zahra, and Vice President Osinbajo’s daughter, Kiki have lent their voices in the ongoing #EndSARS protest against police brutality in the country. Kiki Osinbajo had on Saturday shared a post on her Instagram page saying “Police brutality must end now” using the hashtags #endpolicebrutality and #endsars, while Zahra Buhari shared an image on her insta-story that says “#EndPoliceBrutality
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Oduduwa republic can split peacefully through a referendum – Gani Adams
Aare Onakakanfo of Yoruba land, Iba Gani Adams has shared that the South West can separate from Nigeria without war or bloodshed. According to him, in order for Nigeria to remain as a unit, President Muhammadu Buhari must not ignore renewed calls for restructuring and the only peaceful way to achieve it is through a referendum. “Our people in diaspora see a lot of things that we that are in the country don’t see, and these are people that are highly exposed and know whatever is happening in the global community, and this is why they are asking for a…
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Nigerian Rapper, Chinko Ekun recounts how SARS arrested him and his friend for having an iPhone and being in a nice Car
Nigerian rapper, Chinko Ekun has recounted how he and his friend were allegedly arrested by SARS operatives. According to Chinko Ekun, they were assaulted and arrested for being fresh, having an iPhone and being in a nice car. Chinko wrote; Right here is a pic of @walinteenpro and I in handcuffs coming back from lekki one night . What was our crime ? We were fresh , we were in a nice car and we had iPhones .. they beat us with sticks , slapped us any how . Choi we suffer that night ! #ENDSARS Abeg ! Nothing concern…
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We own the Gold deposits in Zamfara – FG tells Matawalle
The Federal Government has issued a note of warning to Governor of Zamfara state, Bello Matawalle over impressions of owning gold deposits in the state. The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Olamilekan Adegbite in a statement on Friday warned that mineral products remain exclusively that of the federal government. This comes after the Zamfara government had expressed that it has started its gold reserve to reduce dependence on federal allocations. “I had a meeting with the Zamfara people yesterday or day before yesterday, they need to get their narrative right to the public, Adegbite said “We have what we…
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Ondo election: FG will do anything for Akeredolu to win – FFK tells Jegede
Femi Fani-Kayode, former Aviation Minister, on Saturday, alleged that the Federal Government and the All Progressives Congress, APC, will do all they can to ensure victory in the Ondo State governorship election. Though he pointed out that it will be a tough one, he however noted that Eyitayo Jegede, governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, would win because according to him Ondo State needs a dynamic and strong leader. “I pray for my brother @TayoJegedeSAN and @OfficialPDPNig today. I know it will be tough and the federal government @OfficialAPCNg will do all they can to win but this…
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#EndSARS protest: I appeal for patience even as you freely exercise your right – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has appealed to the EndSARS protesters to exercise patience as his administration works towards ending police brutality. In a tweet shared via his Twitter handle, the president made it known that he has met with the IGP who has briefed him about the reforms which will end police brutality. See the tweet below: “I met again with the IGP tonight. Our determination to reform the police should never be in doubt. I am being briefed regularly on the reform efforts ongoing to end police brutality and unethical conduct, and ensure that the Police are fully accountable to…
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It will be difficult to scrap SARS because they are involved in fighting terrorism — Frank Mba
The Nigeria Police Public Relations Officer, Frank Mba, has given reasons why it will be difficult to scrap the special anti-robbery squad (SARS). While addressing the nationwide protest against the police unit, in an interview with Channel TV, on Friday, October 9, Mba said it will be impossible to totally disband SARS as they are involved in the fight against banditry and terrorism most especially in places like Maiduguri and Yobe. He said; “If the #EndSARS hashtag is seen as a symbolic call for the reform of SARS, I would say clearly that the leadership of the NPF is in…
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Lagos Assembly joins #EndSARS protest
The Lagos State Assembly has joined the #EndSARS protest and have called on Lagos Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, to protect the protesters while they express their grievances. The House made this demand after the emergency meeting on Friday to address the call for the scrapping of SARS. The Assembly then demanded the proscription of SARS and the introduction of a new and well-structured security outfit. The lawmakers also demanded that the state Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu engage a relevant agency to protect lives and property in the state such that phones, laptops, and other means of communication belonging to youths…
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#EndSars: I want to lead Protest in London – Ex-BBnaija Star, Mike
Big Brother Naija, Season 4 first runner up, Mike, has said that he wants to lead a protest in London in support of the #EndSARS movement in Nigeria. Disclosing this in a tweet on Friday, Mike also called on Nigerians in diaspora and those living in London to join him in the protest. He wrote: “I want to lead the #EndSARS protest here in London, who will join me? Nigerians in the Diaspora let’s not be silent.
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