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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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#EndSARS: I am ready to sacrifice my life for my children to live – Aisha Yesufu
Co-convener of the bringbackourgirls advocacy group, Aisha Yesufu says she is ready to sacrifice her life in the fight for the dissolution of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) for the safety of her children’s future. In a tweet she shared via her twitter handle, reacting to the injustice meted on Nigerian youths by officers of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), Yesufu said it will be irresponsible for her as a parent to leave the fight for her children. She wrote: “I will not be an irresponsible parent and leave this fight for my children. “I am ready to sacrifice my…
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“I have nothing to hide” – Lawmaker Obasa says after he was invited by EFCC
Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa has stated that he has nothing to hide after honoring an invitation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Obasa was grilled on Thursday October 8 over allegations of fraud and financial misappropriation. However in a short statement released thereafter, the speaker stated he honored the invitation as a responsible citizen and lawmaker. He said; “The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission invited me today (Thursday). As a responsible citizen and lawmaker, I honoured the invitation. I have nothing to hide. When we are called upon by law-enforcement agents in their investigations,…
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Journalist shares amazing transformation of 5-year-old Nigerian girl who beat Leukemia
A Nigerian journalist, Chigozie Effe has shared photos showing the amazing transformation of 5-year-old girl, Adanna Ifewulu from Anambra State, who beat leukemia (cancer of the blood) Taking to Facebook on October 7, Mr Effe shared a photo of him holding Adanna during her battle with cancer and in 2020 after her recovery, thanking well meaning Nigerians who contributed huge sums of money for her treatment He wrote: “A note of gratitude to all those who supported Little Adana Ifewulu to beat cancer of the blood, may God bless you richly,” “Recall that her story was shared on this platform…
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Youths beat up Catholic priest in Ebonyi after he flogged Councilor’s son for destroying his farm
Rev. Fr. Ejike Fabian Odunze, the parish priest of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Nkomoro in Ezza North Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, has been allegedly attacked by some youths of the area. According to reports, the incident happened after Father Odunze flogged and detained the son of the Councilor of Nkomoro Ward, Mrs Ngozika Onele, for allegedly destroying his cassava farm. A source from the community who spoke to Vanguard on Thursday, October 8, said that Fr. Ejike had vowed not to release the child without seeing the parents, having warned him several times, against destroying his farm produce. Fr.…
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WTO: I would not have made it without your support – Okonjo Iweala thanks Nigerians
Nigeria’s former Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has reacted as she emerged as one of the two finalists for the World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General position. Okonjo-Iweala in a tweet acknowledged that the feat would not have been possible without the support of all Nigerians and friends around the world. She wrote: “Happy to be in the final round of the @wto DG campaign. Thanks, WTO members for your continued support of my candidacy. I could not have made it without the prayers and support of all Nigerians and friends around the world. Thank you @MBuhari and all my friends.…
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