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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…
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‘Old woman, see your mates’ – Wizkid blasts Lauretta Onochie as mothers join #EndSARS protest
Popular Nigerian Singer, Ayo Balogun, professionally known as Wizkid, has slammed Presidential social media aide, Lauretta Onochie in reaction to a march against SARS by hundreds of women as they walked down the streets chanting; “Stop killing our children, they are the leaders of tomorrow The father of three took to his Twitter account on Friday to question her on why she’s not protesting like other mothers. He wrote; “@Laurestar old woman…. “see your mates”…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Covid-19 Violation: Lagos State Government pardons actress Funke Akindele-Bello and her Husband JJC Skillz
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved the release of 56 inmates from various correctional Centres and granted State pardon to actress Funke Akindele-Bello and her husband, Abdulrasheed Bello aka JJC Skillz, who are both non-custodial convicts for offences related to the disobedience of the COVID-19 lockdown regulations. A statement signed by the State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Moyosore Onigbanjo, SAN, said Governor Sanwo-Olu acted based on the recommendations of the State Advisory Council…
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EndSARS: I would be lying if I said I’m directly affected by SARS but a lot of my Cupcakes are’ – DJ Cuppy
DJ Cuppy has reacted to the ongoing #EndSARS campaign championed by so many Nigerians who are calling for the dissolution of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad. In a post shared on her Twitter handle, Cuppy pointed out that she would be lying if she said she is directly affected by SARS but since her fans who she refers to as cupcakes are affected by the police unit, she had to speak up. She wrote ”Going against…
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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…
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Almost all adult poverty is a choice – Reno Omokri
Former Presidential spokesperson, Reno Omokri has shared his thoughts about poverty. In a new tweet he shared, Reno stated that adult poverty is a choice. He further recalled how he sold rabbits to pay his law school fees in 1998. See his tweet below: “In 1998, I was preparing for Law School and did not want my parents to pay my fees. I bought a male and female rabbit. The way their population increased shocked…
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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…
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Submission is not exclusive to one gender – Actor, Deyemi
Nollywood actor, Deyemi Okanlawon has joined in the debate on the issue of submission in marriages. The debate on social media has been centred around wives being submissive to their husbands as stated in the bible In a tweet he shared on his twitter handle, Deyemi Okanlawon, has pointed out that submission is for both genders. Deyemi who has been married for 7 years, wrote ”Submission is not exclusive to one gender.”
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