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“Life in Nigeria has no meaning” – Rapper, Falz laments
Popular Nigerian rapper Falz has lamented the state of living in Nigeria. According to him, it has no meaning. Reacting to the the arrest of Mr Macaroni and other peaceful protesters at the Lekki Tollgate on Saturday, February 13, 2021, Falz noted that the Nigerian government wants Nigerians to retreat from the peaceful protest by all means possible including through the use of force and violence. In his words: ”They are using this threat of…
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#EndSARS: Nigerian Govt enjoys harassing peaceful Protesters – Actress Kemi Lala-Akindoju
Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Kemi Lala-Akindoju says the Nigerian government takes pleasure in harassing peaceful protesters simply demanding an end to the infringement of their human rights. She said this reacting to the harassment of peaceful protesters by the Nigerian law enforcement agents who were supposed to protect the lives and properties of citizens. In her words: ”I haven’t heard or seen any arrests made after what happened in Obalende a few days ago. But…
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#OccupyLekkiTollGate: It’s better to have Protesters than bandits with AK-47 —Adamu Garba
Former presidential aspirant, Adamu Garba, has averred that it is better to have protesters than bandits with AK-47 as he urged the men of the Nigeria Police Force to release all protesters arrested on Saturday at the Lekki Tollgate in Lagos State. He stated this in a tweet via his Twitter page. He stressed that the arrested #OccupyLekki protesters have the right to seek justice for all victims of the October 20, 2020 incident which…
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NIN registration is to keep us in chains – DJ Switch tells Nigerians
Popular disc jockey, DJ Switch has stated that the Federal government’s push for NIN registrations is only cause it is interested in keeping Nigerians in chains. She shared this in a tweet via her Twitter page. According to her, the talks on social media regulation and banning cryptocurrency is part of the plan to keep Nigerians in chains. In her words: ”All the stunts of NIN, ban crypto, social media debate etc… Just so they…
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‘Na Military Regime we dey?’- Mr Macaroni laments as he was arrested at Lekki Toll Gate Protest
Popular comedian, Mr Macaroni, has reportedly been apprehended by the Nigerian police force. The comedian, whose real name is Debo Adebayo, was detained by officers alongside other protesters at the Lekki Toll gate on Saturday. The demonstration was organized by those who were against the decision of the Lagos State Judicial Panel of Inquiry to allow the Lekki Concession to reopen the Admiralty Toll Gate despite the alleged killing of protesters on October 20, 2020.…
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Bandits gathering money to purchase anti-aircraft Missiles – Islamic Cleric, Gumi
Islamic cleric, Sheik Abubakar Gumi, has disclosed that bandits operating in the forests of the northern states are planning to acquire anti-aircraft missiles to repeal attacks by the military. Gumi recently went into forests in Zamfara State, to discuss with bandits. The cleric stated that his interaction with the bandits showed that they engage in kidnapping and collection of ransom for the purpose of raising money to buy weapons. Speaking in an interview with The…
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“We must desist from seeing crime in relation to one Ethnic Group” – Aregbesola tells Nigerians
Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola has asked Nigerians to desist from seeing crime in relation to one ethnic group. Speaking on Friday, when he received a delegation from the Executive Intelligence Management Course (EIMC) 14, of the National Institute for Security Studies (NISS), he stated that the morality of the African race and Nigeria, in particular, abhors all forms of criminal activities. He expressed that crime is evil to the nation, saying Nigerians must equate…
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‘’Which law permits herdsmen to carry AK-47?”- Governor Ortom replies Bauchi Gov, Bala Mohammed
Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom has reacted to a comment by Bauchi state Governor, Bala Mohammed concerning Herdsmen carrying Firearms to protect themselves. Mohammed had stated that the herdsmen have no choice but to carry firearms to protect themselves from the uncertainties of the forest as they do not get protection from the Government. Reacting in a statement by his Spokesman, Governor Ortom questioned what section of the law supports Herdsmen moving around the…
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NIN could be used to identify Criminal Herders – Ganduje
Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje has noted that the national identity number (NIN) could be used to identify criminal herders. While speaking during a programme on Channels TV, Ganduje attested that a lot of information could be obtained from NIN after the data may have been mined. He said very few herders are criminals but however, stated that identifying the difference between the criminals and non-criminals is the challenge. “If we have data and technology,…
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Stop defending Killer Herdsmen – Omokri tells Buhari, ACF, NEF
Former Presidential aide, Reno Omokri has called on President Muhammadu Buhari, Northern Elders Forum (NEF) and Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) to stop defending killer herdsmen. In a tweet he shared via his twitter handle, Omokri noted that every ethnic nationality has criminals, however, not every defend their criminals. He said this following the silence from the President and other Northern groups concerning the series of nefarious acts committed by Fulani Herdsmen. He wrote: “Every ethnic…
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NBA drags Buhari to Court over extension of IGP’s Tenure
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has dragged President Muhammadu Buhari to court over the decision to extend the tenure of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Mohammed Adamu. President Buhari had extended the tenure of the IGP by three months instead of being replaced. The Public Interest Litigation Committee of the NBA, in a suit filed on Thursday at a federal high court in Lagos, is seeking an order asking Adamu to vacate office. The lawyers…
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Pete Edochie endorses Son’s 2023 Presidential Ambition
Veteran Nollywood actor, Pete Edochie, has endorsed his son,Yul Edochie’s presidential ambition come 2023. Yul had taken to his official Instagram page to share a video of his father speaking about his humble beginnings. According to the Things Fall Apart legendary actor, he was born into a Catholic church. He said he had strong values while growing up and has raised his children under very ”strict puritanical discipline”. He went on to state that many…
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