Big Brother Naija host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu has shared a near death experience he had with men of the Nigerian police in 2005.
Recounting the ordeal, Ebuka stated that on November 14th, 2005, six days after he was called to the Nigerian Bar, an unknown man in mufti, he thought was an armed robber trailed their car while he was with his friends.
He added that he and his friends got to a police checkpoint around Olusegun Obasanjo way, in Abuja, only to be ambushed by six policemen who fired gunshots at their car.
According to him, one of his friends was hit by a bullet on the shoulder, and still carry’s the scar till date.
The reality TV star noted that the call for a total reform of the Nigerian Police Force, is not just a hashtag on Twitter, but a reality. He added that despite the disbandment of the SARS unit, Nigerians still suffer brutality and killings, in the hands of the police.
Sharing a video of himself, telling the story he wrote,
“I’m lucky to be alive. But so many others are not…”
MIAMI, FL - FEBRUARY 02: Cardi B attends The Big Game Weekend at The Dome Miami on February 2, 2020 in Miami, Florida.(Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)
American rapper, Cardi B has deleted her Twitter account after being trolled for reconciling with her husband, Offset, weeks after filing for divorce.
During an Instagram Live session on Saturday, October 17, she said she has gotten series of tweets criticizing her decision to reconcile with her baby daddy.
The mother of one revealed that she was tired of having to continuously explain herself to her fans, hence the decision to deactivate her account
“A whole bunch of 15-year-olds telling me how to live my life like I’m mother—-ing Ariana Grande or something,” the mother of one said in the video, “like I came from Disney or something.”
“I’m so tired that because of y’all I’ve gotta continuously explain myself”.
She continued, “I didn’t put my divorce out there, a fucking court clerk put it out there. And because people are making rumours up, ‘Oh, this guy has a girl pregnant,’ this and that, I have to address it.”
The rapper also complained that Offset has been cyber bullied and harassed online by her fans since their reunion.
“You guys want to be harassing this n****. Bro, if I work things out, why are you going to this n****’s Twitter to harass him? That shit don’t make no fucking sense,” she said.
“I’m tired of it,” she said. “I do whatever the fuck I want to do. Like I love my fans and I’m grateful and thankful for what you do but some of y’all really be acting like I be sleeping with y’all.”
“Offset is not the only fucking problem that I deal with,” she said. “To be honest with you, my marriage is one of the least worries that I have right now.”
Cardi also addressed the speculation that Offset influenced her smoking habit, stating that it is her personal choice.
“I smoke a cigarette… ‘Oh my God… You smoking a cigarette because of Offset, you’re stressed,'” she said of people’s comments. “Bro, when I was a stripper I used to smoke cigarettes every day. I been smoking cigarettes since I was 15. I started smoking cigarettes because I’m bored and I was drinking on my birthday. I’m not an avid smoker, I don’t really smoke so stop.”
In September, it was reported that the WAP crooner filed for a divorce from her husband of three years, Offset.
However few days ago, Cardi B revealed that she has dropped every plan of divorcing her husband, as they resolve their differences.
This new development sparked public outrage and ridicule, which led to her decision to delete her Twitter account.
Popular Nigerian billionaire, Terry Waya has reacted to the ongoing nationwide protest against Police brutality.
The flamboyant moneybag advised #EndSARs protesters to stay off the streets and allow the government do what they have promised.
Read as he posted on Instagram below…
“My fellow protesters and supporters am fully with you in this battle to end not only SARS but all forms of brutality and oppression whether military or government, we have made our feelings and case known, we have spoken with one voice but let us allow peace to reign by leaving the streets and allow the government implement what they have promised to do, God bless all of us”he wrote.
The Nigerian Army has said the anticipated routine exercise tagged ”Operation Crocodile Smile VI” is not going to disrupt any ‘Lawful’ #EndSars protest.
In a bold statement that was shared across various social media websites, the Nigerian Army said the exercise had nothing too do with the protest.
Read below ;
1. The attention of the Nigerian Army (NA) has been drawn to some social media stuff wrongfully condemning the Army and its Leadership over the announcement of Exercise CROCODILE SMILE VI particularly the Cyber Warfare Component of the Exercise. This year’s Exercise CROCODILE SMILE is scheduled to commence from the 20th of October to the 31st of December 2020 has no relationship with any lawful protest under any guise whatsoever.
2. For the records, Exercise CROCODILE SMILE is a yearly exercise in the NA Calendar/Forecast of Events which traditionally holds from October to December of each year.
3. Thus, to now insinuate that it is an exercise meant to stifle the ongoing ENDSARS protest is to say the least highly misinformed. Exercise CROCODILE SMILE VI has nothing to do with the ongoing protest and the NA has never been involved in the ongoing protest in any form whatsoever. So far, the army has acted professionally since the civil protest started over two weeks ago.
4. The army hereby enjoins all law abiding Nigerians to go about their lawful activities unhindered as the Exercise has nothing to do with ENDSARS protest, but a yearly event set out to train NA officers and soldiers in its efforts to ensuring safety and security of Nigeria and her citizens.
SAGIR MUSA
Colonel
Acting Director Army Public Relations
18 October 2020
The ongoing #EndSARS protest has resulted to the rescheduling of National Examination Council Paper I Computer Studies Practical, to a later date.
In a statement released by the Head, Information and Public Relations Division, NECO, Azeez Sani, the Computer Studies Practical that was scheduled to hold today, October 19th, has been rescheduled to November 16th.
According to the statement, the examination was postponed because the #EndSARS protest had affected the supply of examination materials.
The statement reads,
This is to inform the general public and especially candidates that the National Examinations Council (NECO) has been constrained to reschedule the Paper I Computer Studies Practical’s earlier scheduled to take place on Monday 19 October 2020, 10 am to 1 pm. The examination of this paper will now hold on Monday 16 November 2020, 10 am-1 pm.
This unforeseen incident has been caused by the ENDSARS protest that blocked the free movement of transport at the City entrance gate Benin.
The NECO delivery truck had left its take-off point well in advance two days earlier to deliver examination materials to some states and has been held up in the blockage since then.
The Council wishes to assure all stakeholders and the general public that the affected examination materials have been retrieved intact and are in the custody of NECO’s vault.
While regretting any inconveniences this rescheduling may cause our esteemed stakeholders, the Council has however taken this decision in order to maintain the integrity and security of its examinations procedures for seamless conduct of the Council’s examination.
Ex BBNaija housemate, TrikyTee has debunked rumor circulating social media that he requested for 500k to join #EndSARS protest in Bayelsa.
According to MC Ijawpikin the reality star told them that he would only participate in the protest in Bayelsa if he receives the sum of 500k as he Lagos based and has nothing to with Bayelsa protest.
Another Twitter user identified as GloryBee, also revealed that;
“LMAOO, TRICKY TEE SAID WE SHOULD PAY HIM 500K FOR APPEARANCE FEE.. JUST TO COME AND LEND HIS VOICE IN #BAYELSAPROTEST“.
Reacting to the allegations leveled against him, Mr Tranquility as he is fondly called by his fans, denied it saying it is all FALSE.
He tweeted;
“The news making rounds online is completely false and should be treated as such. I am for a good Nigeria and an end to police brutality. I have been out almost every other day in Lagos protesting alongside concerned Nigerian youths. #EndSARS”.
The news making rounds online is completely false and should be treated as such. I am for a good Nigeria and an end to police brutality. I have been out almost every other day in Lagos protesting alongside concerned Nigerian youths. #EndSARS
Comedian, Lasisi Elenu have revealed that the side mirrors of his car were stolen at the #EndSARS protest ground in Lagos.
According to him, he parked his car somewhere so he could join the protest but on his return, he discovered that his two side mirrors had been stolen.
In the video he shared on Instagram, he expressed his anger and displeasure with people who are using the protest as an opportunity to steal.
He called on protesters to be security conscious and watchful of their personal properties and environment.
He also admonished anyone who notices any suspicious movement or action during the protest to alert others so the culprit can be appropriately dealt with.
Actress/comedienne, Wofai Fada, who was also at the protest on Sunday October 18 shared a photo of her side mirror that was stolen on her Instagram story.
In the post she wrote, “They removed my side mirror too. Nigeria, which way?”
The Nigerian Police Force, have announced that the training of operatives of the new police unit, Special Weapon Tactical Team (SWAT) will begin today, Monday, October 19th, 2020.
The Inspector-General of Police, Adamu Mohammed, made this announcement in a statement released on Sunday, October 18th.
Adamu assured Nigerians that no personnel of the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) will be a member the new police team (SWAT).
According to him, those to be absorbed into the new police unit are young, smart, and energetic officers with at least seven-year work experience and clean service records with no pending disciplinary matters and no record of violation of rights of citizens or misuse of firearms.
The statement reads,
The IGP reiterates that no personnel of the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) will be a member the new Tactical Team. He notes that the officers selected for the training are young, smart and energetic officers who have acquired not less than seven (7) years working experience with clean service records – no pending disciplinary matters, no record of violation of rights of citizens or misuse of firearms – and are physically fit to withstand the rigour of SWAT Training and Operations.
The selected officers shall be subjected to physical fitness test, medical and toxicology screening etc and those found to be unsuitable shall be discharged.
The ICRC, an independent International human rights and humanitarian support organization with over 71years of experience in humanitarian services and institutional support and development, will provide resource persons and materials to handle the human rights components of the training program.
Specifically, they will handle topics touching on humanitarian laws, police conduct in conflict situation, human rights standard especially in the use of force and firearms, arrest and detention amongst others.
Other areas of the training program will include modern-day police ethics and values, Intelligence-led policing, Operation planning/Tactical decision-making processes, Hostage rescue tactics and operation, weapon handling, first aid/basic life-saving skills, stress/fear management, police-citizens relations and emotional intelligence etc.
The training modules will be handled by other carefully selected development partners, security experts as well as veterans from the civil society and human rights community.
Popular Nigerian Singer, Simi, has taken to her social media page to seemingly speak against the idea of #EndSars protesters appointing representatives to dialogue with the Government.
According to the mother-of-one, the Government should be open enough to speak to everyone via a press conference.
Her post on Twitter reads ;
I don’t know how I feel about having appointed representatives. I know the intent is good, but I believe that whatever the Nigerian Govt wants to say, they should say to everyone. Organize press conference and talk to all of us, cos this shoe is pinching everybody differently.
If we choose anyone, it’s not far fetched to assume that they will automatically be burdened with the responsibility of the outcome of this movement. Divided we scatter.
At least 234 million naira has been lost by the Lagos statement government, owing to the closure of tollgates in the Lekki area of Lagos as the #EndSARS protests continue.
However, LASG has continued to generate money from adverts at the toll plazas, The Punch reports.
The figure was collated from the daily and monthly targets set for the government-owned tollgates, which are being managed by the Lekki Concession Company.
A Lagos State commissioner told The Punch that the Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge was expected to generate about N10m daily, while the Admiralty Circle Plaza along the Lekki-Epe Expressway was looking at an expected daily revenue of no less than N16.6m.
He said the Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge was not expected to generate less than N300m monthly, while the Admiralty Circle Plaza generates about N500m monthly.
“At least 80,000 cars use the tollgates every day. The figure could be higher or lower depending on the day of the week. However, since the protests started, the Lekki tollgate has been completely shut, while the Ikoyi one has been left permanently open for people to use without payment,” the commissioner said.
SUV’s pay N250 at the Admiralty Toll Plaza, while saloon also known as Sedan cars pay N200.
Whereas, at the Ikoyi-Link Bridge, toll for SUVs, mini vans and light trucks is N400.
Heavy duty trucks/buses with two or more heavy axles pay N1,000 at the Admiralty Circle Plaza on the Lekki-Epe Expressway, according to the LCC.
Billionaire heiress and disc jockey, Cuppy has finally joined other #EndSARS protesters, clamoring for a reform of the Nigerian Police Force.
The singer who recently staged a lone protest in her home, has now come out to join other protesters.
Sharing photos from the protest ground, Cuppy expressed how glad she feels to be a part of history.
She wrote,
I went out to protest not to please people but because I NEED tell my children that I was part of history. “Lazy” Nigerian youth are changing this country for generations to come and as a 27 year old, I couldn’t be prouder… The atmosphere was an experience I will NEVER forget! ??? #EndSars.
Recall that, she had earlier stated that she had been inspired by young Nigerians risking their lives these past days to ensure the government hearkens to their voices.
Popular Nigerian thespian, Samuel Perry otherwise known as Broda Shaggi recently suffered extortion at the hands of touts who blocked his part and damaged his expensive car.
According to a social media user who shared a clip of the bizarre event, the comedian who was visibly upset, was on his way to the Lekki Toll Gate protest when his path got blocked by the touts.
Read the post shared ;
Bro Shaggi’s car was attacked by protesters at 5:30pm on Lekki epe express way, before Lagos Business school.
His car windshield, Side Mirror, Back Light was broken with many scratch. He was on his way back to Lekki Toll gate to protest.
He had to pay 10K before he was allowed to go. I believe this protest is for all of us and not to inconvenience ourselves
See video below ;
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Seun Kuti, one of the sons of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, expressed his reservations with the end SARS protest.
He stated that the demands made by Nigerian youths in the #5for5 list of demands is “too weak” which is why he’s reluctant to get involved in the current protest.
“It’s like we’re fighting for police to live a better life,” he said.
He further stated that police are adults and if they are not satisfied with their salary, they can protest or go on strike.
He added: “It is not the duty of Nigerians to fight for police to have better salary. If police don’t like their salary and welfare, let them strike and protest.”
He also said that an increase in salary is not the solution to police corruption.
“Increasing police salary will not stop police corruption,” he said.
He continued: “If money dey stop corruption, why our politicians still dey thief?”
He went on to say that it appears the average Nigerian is fighting for the issue that affects them, which is police brutality, because they want to freely drive their Benz without being harrassed. But they do not seem to care about the problems that affect poorer Nigerians.
He said that SARS is not our only problem, adding that NURTW boys collect money from market women, okada riders, and bus drivers everyday and no one is fighting for them. Seun said a call to end the harrassment these poor Nigerians face from these NURTW boys who extort money from them needs to be included in the list of demands, instead of advocating for an increase in police salary.
“Everybody is being extorted at every level in this country every day.”
He called the #5for5 “useless demands” and said no one can drag him to the current agitation because the demands are not serious enough.
Watch the video below;
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Ondo State Governor and Chairman of the Southwest Governors’ Forum, Rotimi Akeredolu, has called for the suspension of #EndSARS protest to allow the government take action.
Akeredolu stated this on Sunday, October 18, during a visit to his Osun State counterpart, Governor Gboyega Oyetola at the Government House, Osogbo, following an attack on him by suspected thugs in Osogbo, the Osun State Capital on Saturday.
Governor Akeredolu who had earlier condemned the attack by suspected hoodlums who hijacked the #EndSars protest, describing it as most disturbing, said everyone must come together and condemn the attack.
He appealed to the protesting youths to suspend the protest for now and allow Government look into their demands.
Declaring his support for the #EndSars protest and the right of the people to protest, the Governor expressed worry that the genuine youths have been infiltrated by hoodlums who are ready to hijack the peaceful protest to unleash violence.
”Yesterday’s incident was most disturbing. It was unfortunate. It’s a development that all of us must condemn. it’s mostly an act of terrorism. When I saw it, I felt very bad. I felt I should come today to solidarize with you. We thank God for sparing your life. Valuables must have been lost, but we thank God for your life,” he said.
The Governor also commended the security team of Governor Oyetola for being able to handle the situation despite the attack.
“We thank God for the security team of the Governor for being able to manage the situation. It could have led to something else but for the way the Governor’s security team handled the situation,”
Akeredolu said: “The agitation of the #Endsars protesters is right , and we are not saying it’s unfounded, if I have my way I would be with them every other day. What they are protesting is what Fela Anikulapo called Sorrow, Tears and Blood. We are not condemning #EndSars demonstration. But for now, why don’t we suspend it and allow government to take actions.
“I appeal to the youths on the street to give government time. You can give us ultimatum. I want to use this medium to appeal to them. Their rank and file is being infiltrated by thugs and hoodlums. When people hijack #EndSars protest, it could be catastrophic. What happened in Osun can not be protest. It should be condemned. I’m happy my brother is alive and well.” he added.
Responding, Governor Oyetola said the #EndSars protest has gone beyond what’s expected, adding that although protest is legitimate but hoodlums and political thugs have hijacked it from the genuine youths.
The #EndSars movement have lost yet another protester to the cold hands of death and it has thrown Nigerian Twitter in mourning.
The young man who was identified as Anthony Onome fell victim to the brutal attacks on peaceful protester by thugs who were deemed to have been sponsored by the Government.
Anthony Onome is being hailed as a HERO and Nigerians are saying he would never be forgotten.
The young man was stabbaed on Saturday and he succumbed to the wounds barely 24 hours later.
@Justapollion wrote ;
Anthony Onome Unuode took a bow today. He marched with us to demand a better government but sustained multiple stabs from state sponsored thugs and he couldn’t make it. Remember him if you think of giving up in this fight. R.I.P bro
Former BBNaija housemate, Leo Da Silva also wrote ;
Rest easy Hero Anthony Onome Unuode. My condolences to family and loved ones. We won’t allow your death to be for nothing. We must fight on to #EndSARS for you.
Wale Adetona wrote ;
They paid you N1,500 to attack and injure your fellow humans who were peacefully protesting. Now that Anthony Onome Unuode is dead, may those hoodlums and everyone involved never know peace.
Anthony Onome Unuode was stabbed by thugs that attacked #EndSARS protesters at Kubwa Abuja yesterday, Saturday 17th October 2020. He didn’t survive the attack! RIP Tony! Don’t loose focus my people!
Pastor Foluke Adeboye, wife of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has donated snacks to #EndSARS protesters as her motherly contribution to the movement which has been going on for almost two weeks now.
The clergywoman, via her social media page, wrote ;
”This morning I woke up early to do something to contribute my own quota to the clamor for reforms across all sectors in Nigeria. I realized that Interdenominational sunday services were going to be held at the major protest venues in Lagos and if I cant be there in person I can send something, so I decided to make puff puff for everyone at the venues this morning. I pray that the Nigeria we all wish for, for ourselves and the generation unborn will be achieved by the special grace of our lord Jesus Christ. Amen. #ENDSARS
See the video below ;
This morning I woke up early to do something to contribute my own quota to the clamor for reforms across all sectors in Nigeria. I realized that Interdenominational sunday services were going to be held at the major protest venues in Lagos and if I cant be there in person I can pic.twitter.com/4SRoKKo0Dk
Nigeria’s inspector-general of police, Mohammed Adamu, has said the training for operatives of the special weapons and tactics (SWAT) unit will commence on Monday.
In a statement released on Sunday, Police PPRO, Frank Mba, quoted the IGP as saying that newly-created SWAT will operate within “high professional and ethical standards
Read below ;
“The IGP reiterates that no personnel of the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) will be a member the new Tactical Team. He notes that the officers selected for the training are young, smart and energetic officers who have acquired not less than seven (7) years working experience with clean service records – no pending disciplinary matters, no record of violation of rights of citizens or misuse of firearms – and are physically fit to withstand the rigour of SWAT Training and Operations.”
The Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has said operatives of the new Police Tactical Team will operate within very high professional and ethical standards.
Adamu said that the team will uphold the rule of law and dictates of best international policing practices.
The SWAT force will commerce training on Monday, October 19. The IGP promised that the defunct SARS members will not be in the new team.
According to DCP Frank Mba in a statement, said;
“In pursuant of the above objectives, the NPF is partnering with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and other development partners for the training of the Tactical Team which commences Monday, October 19, at the Police Mobile Force (PMF) Training School, Ila Oragun, Osun State, and the PMF Training School, Ende Hills, Nasarawa State.
“The IGP reiterates that no personnel of the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) will be a member the new Tactical Team.
“He notes that the officers selected for the training are young, smart and energetic officers who have acquired not less than seven years working experience with clean service records— no pending disciplinary matters, no record of violation of rights of citizens or misuse of firearms— and are physically fit to withstand the rigour of SWAT Training and Operations.
“The ICRC, an independent International human rights and humanitarian support organisation with over 71 years experience in humanitarian services and institutional support and development, will provide resource persons and materials to handle the human rights components of the training programme.
“The training modules will be handled by other carefully selected development partners, security experts as well as veterans from the civil society and human rights community.
“The IGP charges the training coordinators to ensure a diligent and timely delivery of the Tactical Team.
“The IGP, therefore, seeks the cooperation of the citizens in the ongoing development drive for a new and reformed Nigeria Police Force.
“He enjoins them to be patient and to believe in the reform processes which are all directed at ensuring the security, safety and rights of all.”
NPF NEW TACTICAL TEAM COMMENCES TRAINING MONDAY OCT 19
– as Police partner ICRC, others for Qualitative Training
The Inspector General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu, NPM, mni has reaffirmed that the new Police Tactical Team will operate within very high professional and ethical
As Nigerians continue to demand for an end to police brutality and total reform of the Nigerian Police Force, a Nigerian man simply identified as Kingsley has shared the sad story of how he lost his leg after he was allegedly shot at by a police officer.
While speaking with EndSARS protesters, Kingsley alleged he was shot at by a police officer two months after his wedding. The gunshot wound resulted in his left leg being amputated. He did not give a date or place where this incident happened.
Watch the emotional video of him recounting his story below;
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The EndSars Protest in major part of the country has lingered on for days and it is beginning to really affect some highly placed individuals.
A video trending on social media showed the moment the Executive Governor of Kwara State reportedly resorted to the use of a bike locally known as ‘Okada’ to transport himself because his convoy couldn’t move due to the fact that the route was blocked by protesters.
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Youths calling for a total reform of the Nigerian Police Force, have launched an online radio “soro soke”, to aid effective communication.
The recently launched radio station, is expected to give updates and all round information on protest across the country.
The Twitter handle of the station, @Sorosoke247, reads, “24/7 update on all things protest. We are for a better nation powered by value for life and good governance.”
“Soro soke” is a yoruba phrase, that means speak up.
However, the launch of the online radio has received applauds from majority of Nigerians.
A Twitter user @Krysty_Ann, commended the youth for their outstanding innovation, using minimum resources.
In her words,
“So proud to be a Nigerian AT LAST… Soro soke radio has been launched, no fuss, no grammar … Yet, someone needs millions to revamp NTA…Anyways, tune in to Soro Soke radio”.
@Alexander_d_Don tweeted, “#EndSARS Launches Online radio station. Soro soke radio station. Look at my generation making things happen at ease. I Love this New Nigeria”.
Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe, has opined that the ongoing nationwide #Endsars protest will give ladies husbands this year more than popular church program, Shiloh.
According to Mercy, she witnessed a young guy walk up to her and asked how she was. The thespian said she had to remove her glasses and mask and he recognized her.
In her words ;
“Two days back at the protest in Alausa, one young guy walked up to me and said fine girl how are you? Na so I remove my mask/glasses and he screamed ‘ ha Mercy ‘ ?”.
Popular Nigerian Singer, Paul Okoye has taken to his social media page to apologize on behalf of his colleagues to Nigerians for not having the nerve to speak up about the ills going on in the country.
The Singer tweeted;
On behalf of all the celebrities…… I apologise to all Nigerians, I swear we for don start dis thing since, but never to late, we move.
On behalf of all the celebrities…… I apologise to all Nigerians ?? aswear we for don start dis thing since ??? but never to late ??? we move ???
Below are some comments that trailed Paul’s post ;
Godson wrote ;
Time is the greatest, if you feel this should had be done a long time ago while y’all were still soliciting for government funded gigs and personal favors from the upper echelons of government I sincerely believe it wouldn’t marinate, the PEOPLE started this the PEOPLE will end it
Adetoye wrote ;
No time is too late to start something good. “all we are asking for is humanity, to live like normal human beings in our own country”
@yarteck wrote ;
Many for don start am but na that same thing wey hold una hold them so forget the apologies. Selfishness na general disease. Na just few people escaped the something. But for now make we
Youths in Benin, Edo State, blocked a highway to cook Jollof rice as they gathered for another day of demanding Police reform.
The protesters made a fire with firewood and placed a large pot popularly known in Bini as ‘Ege’ on it. Other protesters who weren’t cooking carried on with the protest. Some stayed on the overhead bridge, waiting for the food to get done.
See reactions below ;
Alhaji Roys wrote ;
Edo people blocked the busy roads in benin to cook party jollof
The Nigerian Army is set to commence operation “Crocodile Smile” aimed at sustaining peace and security within the Nation.
This was contained in a statement released on Saturday, October 17, by the spokesperson of the Nigerian army, Musa Sagir. The operation will begin on Tuesday, October 20 to the 31st of December 2020.
The Operation Smile operation is intended to identify, track and counter negative propaganda in the social media and across the cyberspace.
The statement reads,
“This year’s Exercise CROCODILE SMILE V1 is scheduled to commence from the 20th of October to the 31st of December 2020.
“The Exercise is deliberately intended to be all encompassing to include cyber warfare exercises designed to identify, track and counter negative propaganda in the social media and across the cyberspace.
“This is the first ever Cyberwarfare exercise to be conducted in the history of the African Armed Forces. Accordingly, the exercise will also include positive identification component aimed at identifying Boko Haram terrorists fleeing from the North East and other parts of the country as a result of the ongoing operations in the various theatres of operations especially in the Northeast, North Central and North Western parts of Nigeria.
“The Nigerian Army, once again, reassures all well meaning Nigerians of its commitment to the sustenance of peace and security in Nigeria and urges members of the public for their support and understanding throughout the period of the exercise.”
This is coming amid the ongoing nationwide protest against the extra-judicial killings, harassment and extortion by officials of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).
Big Brother Naija star, and model, Nengi has finally joined other Nigerians in the cry against police brutality, and extra-judicial killings.
Nengi who just got back from her South Africa trip, did not hesitate to join other Nigerians to campaign against the misdoings of the Nigerian police force, as well as a call for total reform of the system.
Recall that, Nengi recently traveled to South Africa for her first movie role.
The Bayelsa born model bagged a role in the re-make of Nollywood classic, “Nneka The Pretty Serpent”, and is said to be playing a leading character, that would give her more screen time to market herself and also show off her abilities.
However, Nengi who had joined the #EndSARS protest, took to social media to share photos from the event, and an angry fan took to the comment section to remind the reality star of the purpose of the protest.
according to the fan identified as @nneka_gy, Nengi was overdressed for the event.
In her words, “It is a Protest and not fashion show”.
Founder of Living Faith Church, Bishop David Oyedepo has finally lent his voice to the ongoing nationwide #EndSARS protest, thus joining the likes of Pst. Adeboye, Pst. Sam Adeyemi, etc.
The clergyman while speaking to his congregation today, October 18 spoke in support of the fight against police brutality and extrajudicial killings.
According to him, the youths have the right to express their displeasure and pains with the system that has little value for human life.
He also addressed the attacks on peaceful protesters, stating that it would be a sacrilege to shoot protesters who are neither looting, nor violent.
In his words,
“The most gruesome season in the history of the nation is the last 5 years where lives have no value, wanton killings here and there.
“Now they have faced the youth and because they don’t know who is next, they have the right to say ‘enough is enough’. Any system that has no value for human lives is irrelevant. If they were killed when they were youths, would they be where they are today?
“It would be a sacrilege to shoot the protesters who are not looting, who are not ravaging.”
The last five years have been the most gruesome in this history of this Nation??.
An #EndSARS protester identified as Anthony Onome Unuode, who was reportedly stabbed by hoodlums in Kubwa, Abuja, on Saturday October 17 has died today.
According to his friend, he had been actively involved in the protest since it started last week.
The Abuja protesters were attacked by thugs in Kubwa yesterday and Onome was stabbed. He was already receiving treatment before his unfortunate demise.
The friend of his with twitter handle, @ree_vigilus wrote,
“This is my friend Anthony Onome Unuode! He has been very active with this protest #EndSARS for a week now! He was stabbed by thugs yesterday at Kubwa Abuja, during the protest! He died today!”
Popular Nollywood actress, Nkechi Blessing, is of the opinion that many single ladies will meet prospective suitors at the various #EndSARS protest venues, in the country.
According to the actress, many ladies will meet their future partners at the protest grounds, as it’s an avenue for young people to meet and relate with each other.
In her words, “Protest will give ladies husband this year more than Shiloh. If you like continue staying in your house.”
Meanwhile, there have been stories of protesters who have started relationships with people they met at the #EndSARS protest grounds.
In other news, Reality TV star and actress, Bisola has warned Nigerian youths against turning the ongoing #EndSARS protest into carnivals.
In an Instagram post on Friday, October 16th, the mother of one urged Nigerians to not “party away the future”.
According to her, turning the protests into a carnival will only trivialize the frustrations that had led to the protests.
Bisola Aiyeola, went further to thank every citizen donating and lending their voices to the cause.
In her words,
My people, My people. If we turn these protests to carnivals, we are loosing focus oo and trivializing our frustration. Not everything is party party. Remember those who have died and those whose source of income has been halted.
I know Nigerians love to party and have a good time but please these protests are not Faaji Time. We never reach anywhere o, let’s not party away our future. What we want is for our Home (Nigeria) to be good for us and our generations to come. To everyone donating and contributing one way or the other, THANK YOU.
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