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Oyo state governor, Seyi Makinde under fire for donating N100m for renovation of Soun of Ogbomoso’s palace

The governor of Oyo state, Seyi Makinde, is currently receiving backlash on social media for donating N100 million for the renovation of Soun of Ogbomoso’s palace, that was vandalized during #EndSARS protest.

The King’s palace was vandalized by residents of the community, after he was accused of being nonchalant about Jimoh Isaiq death.

Recall that, Jimoh Isiaq was reportedly shot dead by a police officer, during the #EndSARS protest in Ogbomosho last Saturday.

The governor of the state has now visited the palace, and announced a N100 million donation towards the renovation of the palace and N1 million to families of those killed during the protest.

However many Nigerians have taken to social media to critize Seyi Makinde, describing gifting the king that huge sum of money for the renovation of his palace “misplaced prioirity”

A Twitter user @darejob wrote, “@seyiamakinde, Wait. Bros. You want to give a traditional ruler 100M to repair his house? You sef see sey yeye dey smell.”

Another Twitter user tweeted,

“Misplaced Priorities, Unaccountability of public funds, Too many problems to be tacked in this govt”.

@Daleadofficial wrote, “100m when the house wasn’t even burned down. This is one of the things we should be talking about soon. #EndSWAT”

See more reactions below,

Burna Boy calls for ‘institutional reform’ and increased pay for Police officers

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Popular Nigerian artiste, Burna Boy has taken to Twitter to demand for institutional reform of the Nigerian Police Force and increased salaries for police officers.

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According to him, there is no reason why a sergeant in the force should be earning N50,000/N60,000 in a month with no benefits.

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The self-acclaimed African Giant asserted that the poor salary will not help the youth’s fight against the brutality of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).

He wrote,

“It’s a great morning to demand for institutional reform in Nigeria. No reason why a sergeant on the police force earns 50/60k ($127) a month with no benefits! It doesn’t help our plight. #SARSMUSTEND”

A twitter user with handle @JuanPedro_Marion in response to Burnaboy’s statement, said the low pay is not an excuse for the atrocities they commit, as they are not the only civil servants that are underpaid.

He wrote,

“This really isn’t an excuse for their misbehaviour. Its not just the Nigerian police officers that are underpaid. Doctors are underpaid, teachers are underpaid as well. Everyone is freaking underpaid! Except for the political office holders.”

#EndSARS: Tiwa Savage Reveals Why Policemen Should Join The Protest

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Popular Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage has revealed the reasons why she thinks members of the Nigerian Police Force should join in the ongoing #EndSARS protest.

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The mother of one stated that she had spoken with some police officers in confidentiality and highlighted some deep-seated reasons why policemen should join the youths in the fight.

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According to her, policemen are grossly inadequately paid and to make matters worse, their salaries gets delayed for months. She also cited the poor living conditions of police officers and their families.

The award winning singer condemned Nigeria leaders for being paid billions to sleep in senate, while the main workers are paid peanuts.

She wrote,

I DO NOT, I repeat I DO NOT support POLICE BRUTALITY but I said I would share some thought provoking things because there is a bigger picture here. I think the police force should join us in the fight. I’ve seen pictures of the barracks they live in with their families.

I’ve spoken to a few in confidentiality about how low they are paid and how they go months without pay but are handed guns to protect Nigerians. While our leaders in the words of @n6oflife are paid billions to show up at the senate to fall asleep. Who are the real murderers here.

They said they have ended Sars hmmm
NIGERIANS THIS IS NOT THE END. IT IS JUST THE BEGINNING

Man calls out his aunt who took his 3-year-old daughter to the pool and shaved off her hair (Photos)

A Twitter user, Jr Chimorah has cried out, after his aunt took his daughter to the pool, and returned her back with her hair shaved.

According to Chimorah, his aunt came over to his house and asked to take his daughter to the pool. He agreed, only for his daughter to return without her hair.

When asked why she shaved the hair off, his aunt said the little girl complained that she was feeling hot.

Read his tweet below;

“So an Aunt came to get my daughter to go chill by the pool, And she brings back my daughter with her hair gone?This woman didn’t even ask me if she could cut her hair or anything? apparently Ruth “my daughter” who is 3 said “it’s so hot I want to cut my hair. Guys man”.

“You are copying Tacha by carrying placard, you’re far behind her” – Lady trolls BBNaija’s Mercy for joining #EndSARS protest

A Twitter user has taken to the platform to troll, BBNaija season 4 winner, Mercy Eke for joining the ongoing #EndSARS protest.

According to the troll, the reality TV star is only copying her colleague, Tacha by carrying placards to lend her voice against constant police brutality in the country.

Mercy Eke who joined several protesters to ensure that the government harkens to the voice of the people on total reform of Nigerian police force, shared a photo of herself carrying a placard that reads, “I need to be able to tell my children, I did not stay silent”.

The troll who’s evidently a Tacha fan, took to the comment section to drag Mercy to pieces.

She wrote,

“You are copying Tacha by carrying placard. You’re far behind her”

In other news, Mercy recently advised her fans and followers against competition, as she describes it as the first step to failure.

Thanking God for the unmerited she has enjoyed in her life and career, the BBnaija ‘pepperdem’ winner stated that the undiluted grace she carries distinguishes her from her counterpart.

Mercy who is suspected to be throwing shade at a colleague urged the unidentified individual to ask around to confirm that they are different and can never be the same.

She wrote,

“Up and thankful. The first step to failure is competition. Ask around. My head carry undiluted grace. We are not the same, we will never be. Pride comes before fall. Be humble”.

Nabila Fash Celebrates Caroline Danjuma On Her Birthday Amid Marriage Crisis With Her Estranged Husband, Oritsefemi

Popular Nigerian singer, Oritsefemi estranged wife, Nabila Fash is celebrating her friend, Caroline Danjuma who adds another year today.

This comes after Caroline Danjuma was called out by Oritsefemi who accused her of being behind his marital crisis, his wife, Nabila Fash has taken to Instagram to celebrate her.

Sharing a photo of Caroline who she described as her “sister”, Nabila relished some of their memories together. She also asked her followers to say a prayer for the actress and also thank her.

Nabila wrote;

In the journey of life, there are people we must not take for granted!
We have cried, fought, laughed, gone crazy together. Yet we are always there for each other.
Thank you for holding my hands, praying with me, being my sister and making me smile always.
We have a story, and it’s a beautiful story.
Thank you is not enough
Everyone please say a prayer for my sister and tell her thank you for me.

Recall that her estranged husband, Oritsefemi publicly apologized to her for physically abusing her in front of their daughter.

The singer took to his social media page to tender an apology to his wife after they got separated over domestic violence.

In the post on his page, the singer begged his wife to forgive his misdoings and also beckons on his followers to help him get the attention of his wife.

He wrote,

Forgive me my love ? I miss you daily boo .. I truly miss everything about you , make una help me beg her please.. I need to enter street for this #endsars Na me really fit this sars people,Na them father I be … person gats fist him home before him focus outside.. I beg my people make una beg her for me… am deeply sorry nabila … I love ❤️ you from the bottom of my heart ?

William Uchemba gifts the family of late Jimoh Isiaq N1 million

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Nigerian actor and philanthropist, William Uchemba has supported the family of late Jimoh Isiaq who was shot during the #endSARS protest in Ogbomoso with the sum of N1 million naira.

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The UN Ambassador had earlier requested for the contact information of the deceased’s family, as well as those of others who were killed during the protest.

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William, keeping to his words, transferred N1 million to Jimoh Isiaq’s family and also revealed his intention to assist the family of the police officer who was shot in a friendly fire.

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He took to his Instagram account to appeal to fellow Nigerians to also support the families of the victims.

His post reads,

THANKS GUYS I GOT HIM AND SENT 1Million to him.

I was able to reach the father of the young boy Jimoh isiaka that was killed my the police durning the peaceful protest in Oyo state and by the help of God I supported him with 1,000,000 (One million naira) in as much as I know that money can’t bring back the dead, the least we can do is to support them in any way we can.

I also need the contact of the family of the police men that was killed yesterday in Lagos and the other victims, I heard nothing has been done for them, please if you have their contact help me with it. And if you want to also support in any you can please do. We are all they have.

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(and for the sake of transparency and integrity we will post whatever we got and share it for them accordingly).

My heart is broken because this people could have been my family members and loved ones.

Thank you @lekan_kingkong for the contact information

EFCC Arrests Fake Nollywood Celebrity Over $7,000 Romance Scam

A ‘Fake Nollywood Star’ identified as Ezekiel Sunday Emmanuel has landed himself in EFCC net following a failed romance scam.

The Economic And Financial Crimes Commission shared details of the crime on their social media page and the Ezekiel was accused of defrauding an American to the tune of $7,000.

The tweet on their page reads ;

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal Office, has arrested one Ezekiel Sunday Emmanuel for allegedly defrauding an American national, Collins Meresha, to the tune of $7,000 USD (Seven Thousand Dollars).

Emmanuel, who presents himself as Frederick Nnaemeka Leonard, a Nollywood actor, was arrested on October 8, 2020 by officers of the Commission following a report by the Chief Security Officer of Federal Airports Authority, FAAN, who caught him while engaging in a heated argument with Meresha on October 6, 2020.

“God will punish you” – Toke Makinwa blasts lady who said she went to #EndSARS protest to show off her designer clothes

Popular Nigerian media personality, Toke Makinwa has blasted a Twitter user who claimed that she was at the #EndSARS protest with her company of friends, to flaunt their designer outfits.

The vlogger who had joined several other Nigerians to protest against police brutality and extrajudicial killing, on getting to twitter saw a tweet by a Nigerian lady identified as Nneka, claiming that she (Toke) was only a part of the protest to showoff her expensive outfits.

The tweet reads,

“Toke Makinwa and her group of friends attended today’s protest to snap photos, show off designer outfits, make snaps with red cup and go home. My IG timeline is annoying”.

Toke who was apparently furious by the tweet, in response cussed out the young lady.

She wrote,

“God will punish you for this tweet, I don’t owe anyone anything but FYI, I resumed at the protest at past 10am, skipped work to walk from the toll gate to Onikan, you won’t make this protest about me.”

Cardi B’s fans share their nude photos to show support, after she accidentally leaked her unclad photo

Die hard fans of American rapper, Cardi B, have taken to Twitter to also share their nude photos, to support her after she mistakenly leaked her own unclad photo on social media.

The fans who have flooded the Twitter space with their nude photos, using the hashtag “boobs out for Cardi”, assured the mother of one that they are willing to go all out to support her.

Recall that, Last night, the rapper uploaded a nude selfie to her Instagram story which immediately went viral online.

She later deleted the image and took responsibility for the mistake, saying in a Twitter voice note, “Lord, why the fuck you have to make me so fuckin‘ stupid? … Why? Why, why, why?

“You know what? I’m not even gonna beat myself up about it. I’m just gonna eat my breakfast. I’m just gonna eat my breakfast, right? I’m gonna eat my breakfast and then I’m gonna go to a party. Because I’m not even gonna think about it. I am not going to think about it, OK? No, I’m not. I won’t. It is what it is. Shit happened. Um, fuck it. It’s not even the first time. I mean, I used to fuckin‘ be a stripper, so whatever. Ay dios mio.”

However her fans are have shown that they are in support of her actions, regardless of the mistake by also sharing topless photos of themselves with the hashtag #boobsoutforcardi.

”We go #ENDSWAT before e ripe” – Paul Okoye

Popular Nigerian singer, Paul Okoye of the defunct singing group, P-Square, has vehemently opposed the newly-created Police unit, SWAT.

Recall that, The Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has set up SWAT to replace the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) which was disbanded following nationwide protests over brutality, illegal arrest, extortion, extra-judicial killings.

Reacting to this, the singer simply wote ;

We go end am before e ripe, we move

Paul Okoye is not the only celebrity that has kicked against this new police unit.

Mavin Boss, Don Jazzy also advised the Government not to continue with newly created Special Weapons and Tactics Unit.

He tagged the new unit as unnecessary and should be terminated with immediate effect to avoid unnecessary expenses in setting up the unit.

Lady arrested and assaulted by Policemen during #EndSARS protest shares video of the bruises she sustained

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A Nigerian lady, identified as Treasure Nduka, who was arrested and beaten by Policemen during the #EndSARS protest in Lagos has shared a video of the bruises she sustained.

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Recall that on Monday, October 14, several officers were seen in a viral video, dragging and mercilessly beating two female protesters across a major highway in Ojuelegba.

The ladies were later released after a lot of effort by well meaning Nigerians including some lawyers and Banky W.

Treasure Nduka, who was one of the ladies has shown the bruises she sustained from the beating, while pleading for justice from the masses.

She wrote;

“This is part of the bruises I sustained from the experience at Area C police command, Ojueleba. My mother didn’t believe they could do this to her baby. She is now pro”

“I want you guys to fight and this fight involves every single one of us. This is no longer about how you look because these people were ready to frame me for a crime I did not commit. Fight for our future and those of our kids”.

Watch the video below,

Nigeria is falling to pieces and the leaders are not taking notice of that fact – Yemi Alade

Award-winning Nigerian Singer, Yemi Alade, has taken to her social media page to speak about the state of her country, Nigeria.

According to Yemi, Nigeria is falling to pieces due to the negligence of the leaders.

Her insightful post on Twitter reads ;

The common man in Nigeria is suffering and our lives are not safe. How do we get a better future, if the leaders aren’t taking notice of the fact that Nigeria is falling to pieces.

In another tweet, the singer stated that the government know exactly what to do to change the state of affairs in Nigeria.

Nengi reveals Kiddwaya is an unserious person and a player (Video)

Ex Big Brother Naija star and finalist, Nengi Hampson has shared her opinion about fellow ex-housemate and billionaire son, Kiddwaya.

the reality star in a recent interview, was asked to mention three facts about Kiddwaya, and Nengi mentioned what she thinks about him.

Nengi said he is a player, a kid, and also an unserious person.

She was also asked to mention what she thinks about Ozo, her close buddy in BBNaija’s house, and Nengi said Ozo is intelligent, a perfect gentle man, and sporty.

Speaking on her opinion about herself, Nengi said she sees herself as a smart lady and very sexy.

Watch the video below;

Cardi B reacts after accidentally leaking her nude photo on Instagram (18+)

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American singer, Cardi B has reacted after accidentally sharing a private photo of herself on social media.

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The Grammy-winning rapper, who recently turned 28 shared a topless photo of herself lying on a couch on her Instagram story on Tuesday. She later deleted it after realizing her mistake, however the photo had already gone viral.

The W.A.P crooner released a voice note posted on her Twitter account addressing the leak. The rapper expressing her frustration, stated that she was not going to dwell on the mishap but move on with her life like nothing happened.

She said in the voice note,

Huhhh. Lord. Lord, why the f—k you have to make me so f—kin‘ stupid and retarded? Why? Why, why, why? You know what? I’m not even gonna beat myself up about it. I’m just gonna eat my breakfast. I’m just gonna eat my breakfast, right? I’m gonna eat my breakfast and then I’m gonna go to a party. Because I’m not even gonna think about it. I am not going to think about it, OK? No, I’m not. I won’t. It is what it is. Shit happened. Um, f—k it. It’s not even the first time. I mean, I used to f—kin‘ be a stripper, so whatever. Ay dios mio.”

See the photo below,

Yomi Casual pens heartfelt message to his wife as they celebrate their 3rd wedding anniversary

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Celebrity Fashion Designer, Yomi Casual and his wife, Grace Makun are celebrating their third wedding anniversary today, October 14th.

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The entrepreneur took to his social media account to write an heartfelt message to his lovely wife, describing the bliss he feels whenever he sets his eyes on her.

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The couple has been together for 9 years and married for 3 years. The union has produced two beautiful children – a boy and a girl.

Yomi Casual shared a photo with his wife and wrote,

“How is it that I can still get goosebumps when I see your beautiful face after 9years? Happy wedding Anniversary to my amazing wife, no years can erase the special feeling I have when you walk into room.”

“You are the most beautiful girl in the whole Africa” – BBNaija’s Erica’s father shower her with praise as they reunite (Video)

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Reality TV star and actress, Erica Nlewedim has made cautious effort to strengthen the relationship between she and her father, as she reunites with him.

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The self acclaimed star girl, took to her official Instagram page to share adorable reunion video and photos of herself, her father, and other relatives.

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Recall that, while in the house, the disqualified Big Brother Naija housemate constantly spoke about being raised by a single mum, her attempts to make peace with her father and how he failed her several times.

Similarly, during one of her diary sessions, she shared a story of how she met her father for the first time through social media, after actively searching for him since she was 15 years old but got his contact at 23.

In her words,

Someone contacted me on Instagram saying we have the same surname, look and think we are related. She asked me for my state and village and when l told her, she said it was the same as hers. She consequently asked that she would like to meet me when she comes to Nigeria, which l agreed.

I thought I was just going to meet a new Instagram friend. When she met me, she asked for my father’s name and because I have not met my dad, I just told him the name. She said the name sounded familiar and needed to call her own father. By the time she was done calling, I discovered that my father was a nephew to the person’s dad.

Presently, it seems the father and daughter, have mended their relationship as they were spotted all smiles in the photos and videos Erica shared.

Watch videos below,

No Nigerian blood needs to be spilled during a peaceful protest that seeks to advance our country – Former President, Goodluck Jonathan speaks on #EndSARS protest

Nigeria’s former President, Goodluck Jonathan has added his voice on the #EndSARS protest holding in several states across the country.


Jonathan who stated that the protests seek to advance Nigeria as a place where all can live out their full potential, added that no bloods needs to be spilled.

Read his post below ;

No Nigerian blood needs to be spilled or life lost during a peaceful protest that seeks to advance our country.

We may hold different views on national issues, but there is no doubt that most people desire the same thing for Nigeria: a place where we can all live out the full potential of our God-given abilities. I implore everyone to exercise restraint as we walk through these challenging times.

“Why is he laughing?” – Nigerians react to PMB laughing as Gov. Sanwo-Olu presented demands of #EndSARS protesters to him (Video)

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A video has gone has viral which captured the moment President Buhari laughed while Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu presented the demands of #EndSARS protesters to him.

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The Lagos state governor met with the president in Aso Rock Villa on Tuesday, October 13.

He shared photos from the meeting on micro-blogging platform, Twitter and relayed the President’s remark about the protesters 5-for-5 demand.

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According to him, the president restated his commitment to embark on a total reform of the entire Police Force with immediate effect. He also approved a panel to oversee all cases of abuse and intimidation by the SARS officers.

His tweet reads,

“I met with His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari after my meeting with the IGP, to present the demands of the Lagos #SARSMUSTEND protesters.

The President restated his commitment to embark on a total reform of the entire Police Force with immediate effect.

Earlier today, the President approved a panel made up of Civil Society leaders to look at all the cases of abuse and intimidation by the police, with a view to finding a lasting solution to it.

The benefits of this genuine and powerful movement by the youths will be fully realized, their voices have been heard loud and clear, and I will continue to work with them to defend the rights of all Lagosians as I have continuously promised to.”

Watch the video below,

Here’s how some Nigerians are reacting below,

My dad and brother were killed by stray bullets fired by policemen – Actress, Isaac Nsikan reveals

Actress, Nsikan Isaac has taken to social media to share the sad story of how her father and brother were killed by stray bullets fired by police officers.

As Nigerians continue to clamor for total reform in the Nigerian police and an end to police brutality, the Nigerian actress took to her Instagram page to share her own side of story.

Nsikan in a post shared on her Instagram page on Wednesday October 14, stated that 22 years ago, her father was killed by a stray bullet fired by a police officer.

Twenty years after, her elder brother was also killed by a stray bullet in front of her family house. The actress stated that she has personally felt the pain of police brutality and is happy that a revolution is happening now.

”I HAVE PERSONALLY FELT THE PAIN!
IT HAS BEEN THERE FOR MANY MANY YEARS.
IT HAS BEEN A STRUGGLE, I HAVE HAD MY SILENT CRIES AND I HAVE PICKED MYSELF BACK UP… IT TOOK A WHILE BUT THANK GOD THE REVOLUTION HAS BEGAN!
#endsars
#endpolicebrutality #endills #nigeria”

34-year-old Nigerian in race to become Governor of US state of Michigan

A 34-year-old Nigerian man identified as Austine Chenge is currently vying for the governorship seat of US state of Michigan.

Abdul-Rahman Balogun, Head of Media and Public Relations unit of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) said the Benue indigene announced his intention to run for governor of Michigan in March 2020 and he will challenge USA Representative Lamar Smith for the ticket under the Republican Party.

Chenge is said to be popular locally for designing the tricycle known as “Wazobia tricycle” in 2016, created to improve the lives of peasant farmers all over Africa.

“Chenge is a Law graduate from the University of Birmingham, England. Since the year 2018, he has been serving with the US military as a specialist.

“He is decorated with the Achievement Medal as a Distinguished Honour Graduate with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 99.8% and for exceptional performance while on active duty.”

Man joins #EndSARS protest after his court wedding in Lagos (Photos)

For close to a week now, Nigerian youths have stormed the streets in various states of the country to air their voices on the need for the Federal Government to dissolve infamous unit of the Nigerian police, SARS.

The hashtag, #EndSARS gained global recognition as the world heard the voices of Nigerian youths who are tired of the nefarious activities of the unit which includes but is not limited to “Profiling, Extortion, Harassment, Killing, Assault”.

On Sunday, 11th of October, 2020, the Inspector General of the Nigerian Police announced the dissolvement of the infamous Police division and revealed that the officers that were in the unit will be deployed to a different department in the police force.

Following the dissolution of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, Nigerian youths have not backed down with their protests as they demand a curb to Police brutality and a proper psychological evaluation and retraining of the disbanded SARS officials.

As the protests go on, it was discovered that a Nigerian man who had his court wedding on the day of the protest, went to the protest ground to join the movement right after signing his nuptial papers with his spouse.

“Make SARS no kill me for my wife” the gentleman gives as his motive for joining the protest.

Bobrisky set to gift family of Jimoh Isiaq 1 million naira, after losing his life to #EndSARS protest

Popular Nigerian crossdresser, Bobrisky is set to gift the family of late Jimoh Isiaq, the sum of one million naira, after he lost his life during the #EndSARS protest in Ogbomosho.

Bobrisky made this revelation on his Instagram page, as he pleaded with Nigerians to help him get the family’s contact, so he can get the compensation across to them.

According to the self acclaimed big girl, the family of the deceased deserved to compensated, so they don’t live in poverty even after loosing their son.

In his words,

It’s sad we lost Jimoh isiaq during end sars protests…. but he is gone there is nothing we can do to bring him back. If I have his family account no, or mobile no trust me I will silently send his family 1million without posting it here.

But I don’t have any mean to send d money across to them. 1million can’t bring back his life but d truth is his family can’t loose their son and still remain broke ! Never !!!!! We love u Jimoh isiaq”

Jimoh Isiaq until his sudden death, was a student of Ladoke Akintola University, and was reportedly shot dead by the police today during an #EndSARS protest in Ogbomoso, Oyo State.

According to report, Isiaq was killed when the police opened fire at demonstrators who had gathered to protest against brutality of Nigerians by the Special Anti-Robbery Squad unit of the Nigerian police force.

It was learnt that, the police officers fired bullets to disperse the crowd and in the process, Isiaq was hit.

#EndSars: Lady cries and refuses to fly the Nigerian flag.

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UPDATED: The story that the Lady below lost her three brothers to SARS is untrue.

The image is real, and the Lady identified as Ugochukwu, had joined protests in south-eastern Nigeria. But as the image was shared online, people started adding misleading information.

“Not one brother…3…on the same day…killed and dumped in a well,” a widely-circulated reply to one of the posts with the image said, claiming she’d lost family members at the hands of the police.

BBC contacted a spokesperson for Ms Ugochukwu identified as Gideon Obianime.. Gideon said the story that was attached to the photo is not true.

He said Ms Ugochukwu herself was briefly detained by Sars forces in 2018, but although she has brothers, none of them had been killed by Sars forces.

“I think people started adding assumptions to the photo. She has been getting a lot of backlash [over this],” Mr Obianime told the BBC.

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Lady mourns three brothers

The #EndSARS protest that has been ongoing for a week is a campaign against the unjust killings and brutality by the police in Nigeria.

The young lady, who is yet to be identified, was captured by a protester during the protest against police brutality in Enugu on Tuesday, October 13.

Her photo went viral on social media and people wanted to know the story behind her actions. A twitter user noted that the protest was a personal fight for her as her three brothers were murdered in cold blood and dumped in a well by SARS officials.

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The lady refused to fly the Nigerian flag as she cried uncontrollably while sitting on top of a lion statue in Enugu.

This incident, however caught the attention of other protesters and has stirred reactions on social media.

See some of the reactions below,

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Nigerian youths set to form #YouthDemocraticParty

Nigerian youths have taken to Twitter, to make known their intentions of coming together to set up a political party for the younger generation.

Following recent tweets by Nigerian youths, they want a complete restructure of the system that has failed since independence.

Many are of the opinion that the older generation has ruled and failed for too long a time and it is time for the younger generation to takeover the system.

The intent to create a political party for the youth, has been accepted by majority across the country, making the #YouthDemocraticParty to be currently trending on Twitter, and is quickly accelerating to the top.

A netizen @samcodeng wrote, “Another Revolution is on it’s way, No government positions for old men come 2023!!!#EndSWAT #YouthDemocraticParty #EndSARS”

@Hon_manii tweeted,

“We will go beyond ending SARS or SWAT.. Youth Democratic Party is the way. Let us come together to form a party with philosophy, code of conduct, and a good vision for & ahead of 2023. Retweet if you want this to happen. #YouthDemocraticParty #EndSARS”

See more reactions below,

NANS President impeached over alleged $200k (N76.2m) embezzlement

The President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Danielson Akpan has been impeached for embezzlement.

Danielson Akpan who assumed office as NANS president in July 2018 had served beyond his tenure of 12 months and was impeached by the Senate Arm of the Association at an emergency Senate meeting which held on Tuesday October 13. He was impeached after being indicted for financial impropriety, diverting student’s COVID-19 palliatives amongst other wrongdoings.

A statement confirming the impeachment read;

Mr Akpan abused his office by doing arbitrary and unlawful acts which are prejudicial to the rights of other members of the NANS all in violation of the Code of Conduct of an official of NANS as enshrined in Schedule 3 of the Constitution and Charter of Demand of NANS.

“The former NANS President was also indicted for having not been remorseful, despite being exposed that he had received the money as alleged but rather resorted to threatening the lives of members of the committee in an attempt to deter and intimidate them from carrying out their constitutionally mandated function and also threatened the life of the senate president Mr. Gambo Abu Mohammed.

“This committee recommended to senate that in exercise of the senate powers and functions encapsulated and vividly provided in Article 13 (a) of the constitution and charter of demand of NANS to remove the president, Mr. Danielson Bamidele Akpan from office and expel him from the Organization with immediate effect.”

Nigerian lady bags 3 degrees, becomes doctor, pharmacist years after being told girl child can’t be great

A lovely Nigerian lady identified as Ifeyinwa Ezeudu, has taken to social media to share her success story which has now begun serving as a source of inspiration to a lot of people.

According to Ifeyinwa, when she was 14 years old, a family member asked what career she would like to practice in the future and she replied “pharmacist and a medical doctor”.

She revealed that the relative however discouraged her, saying such professions are not meant for the Nigerian girl child.

Ifeyinwa said it was those downplaying words that challenged her and she promised herself to achieve her dream no matter what.

In a LinkedIn post, Ifeyinwa shared that she triumphed over the limitation of that family friend’s words as she became a medical doctor in 2020 with many awards.

She advised every girl child in Nigeria to pursue their dreams, telling them they are achievable. Ifeyinwa wrote,

At age 14,a family friend who came to visit us saw me studying my books and asked what I would want to be in future.I said pharmacist and medical doctor . She screamed “are you not aware that you are a girl child?”Nne you can not achieve that as a Nigerian girl”I smiled and that was it!
I felt challenged to achieve those regardless, the passion was too much for being a “girl child” to stop.
After my diploma in science laboratory technology,I proceeded for pharmacy and graduated as the best in my class and school as well, not just a valedictorian but also the first international student to give that speech in over 66 years of my school’s existence.
But I didn’t feel fulfilled, I went further to complete my medical degree,achieved a lot of academic excellence award in the process.
Today I am not just a pharmacist and medical doctor ,I am also a laboratory technician.
I have recently started exploring weight management
program which I find so exciting.
I am glad I didn’t listen to our family friend who told me otherwise as “girl child”.I have not yet arrived but I am proud of where I am now. Dear “girl child”reading this post,I want to remind you that you are unstoppable. Dream ,work towards it and someday you will happy you did.
Happy international day of the girl child!

“It is either we restructure Nigeria or we break up” – Pastor Adeboye says

General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor E.A Adeboye has reiterated his call for an urgent need to restructure Nigeria while lending his voice to the campaign against police brutality in Nigeria.

Pastor Adeboye

Adeboye made the call in a post shared via his Instagram account on Tuesday, 13th October 2020.

Recall that the clergyman had called for the restructuring of Nigeria some weeks ago.

In his new message, the RCCG Head pastor insisted that it is either Nigeria is restructured or it breaks up.

In his words,

“I believe that we might want to look at the problems of Nigeria in a slightly different manner. Some people feel that all our problems will be over if Nigeria should break up. I think that is trying to solve the problems of Nigeria as if it is a Simple Equation. The problems of Nigeria will require quite a bit of Simultaneous Equation and some of them are not going to be Linear either – forgive me I am talking as a Mathematician.

Why can’t we have a system of government that will create what I will call the United States of Nigeria? Let me explain. We all know that we must restructure. It is either we restructure or we break, you don’t have to be a prophet to know that one. That is certain – restructure or we break up.

“Now, we don’t want to break up, God forbid.

“Without any doubt, we must restructure and do it as soon as possible. A United States of Nigeria is likely to survive than our present structure, this will help across every strata from the police force, military, customs, civil service as a whole. Without any doubt the present system has just made things difficult for Nigerians young and old and I’m glad to see the new era that we are entering. As we continue to pray and take actions, Let somebody shout hallelujah!
#endpolicebrutality #endkillings”

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I believe that we might want to look at the problems of Nigeria in a slightly different manner. Some people feel that all our problems will be over if Nigeria should break up. I think that is trying to solve the problems of Nigeria as if it is a Simple Equation. The problems of Nigeria will require quite a bit of Simultaneous Equation and some of them are not going to be Linear either – forgive me I am talking as a Mathematician. “Why can’t we have a system of government that will create what I will call the United States of Nigeria? Let me explain. We all know that we must restructure. It is either we restructure or we break, you don’t have to be a prophet to know that one. That is certain – restructure or we break up. “Now, we don’t want to break up, God forbid. “Without any doubt, we must restructure and do it as soon as possible. A United States of Nigeria is likely to survive than our present structure, this will help across every strata from the police force, military, customs, civil service as a whole. Without any doubt the present system has just made things difficult for Nigerians young and old and I’m glad to see the new era that we are entering. As we continue to pray and take actions, Let somebody shout hallelujah! #endpolicebrutality #endkillings

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“Nigerian lives matter” – Bishop T.D Jakes lends voice to #EndSARS campaign

Renowned cleric, T.D Jakes has joined the growing list of international personalities, to clamor against the incessant killing of Nigerians by the controversial police unit, SARS.

The bishop while emphasizing that the lives of the Nigerian citizens matter, opined that, injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.

In his words,

“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere… Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.” – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. #EndSARS”.

End Special Anti-Robbery Squad (End SARS) or #EndSARS is a social movement in Nigeria that started on Twitter calling for banning of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, a unit of the Nigerian Police Force blighted by accusations of kidnapping, murder, theft, rape, torture, unlawful arrests, high-handedness, humiliation, unlawful detention, extrajudicial killings, and extortion. It is a call to end police oppression and brutality in Nigeria.

Earlier on Monday, American singer Trey Songz blasted Buhari and questioned the rationale behind the decision to redeploy members of the SARS squad when the government announced that the group has been dissolved.

On Sunday, Drake shared an #EndSARS post from Grace Ladoja, the Nigerian-British talent manager and socialist who is best known for being Skepta’s manager. “Pls check this post from my family for the info @graceladoja,” Drake captioned the post along with a Nigerian flag emoji.

Other international celebrities that have also reacted or spoken out in support of the #EndSARS protest include Cardi B, Sean “Diddy” Combs, Trey Songz, Big Sean, John Boyega, Chance The Rapper amongst others.

BBNaija’s Lucy signs new brand influencer deal

Lucy brand

Former BBNaija Lockdown housemate, Lucy Edet has bagged a new brand influencer deal with a popular fitness brand in Nigeria, Getfit.

Lucy brand

The reality star took to her Instagram page to announce her newest achievement to her fans and followers. According to her, she has been using the brand’s waist trainer since her stay in the big brother house and has confirmed its effectiveness.

The 30 year-old enterpreneur stated that everyone deserves to feel confident about their bodies and Getfit will help them feel secured.

Sharing a photo of the signed agreement, she wrote,

I am so excited to announce my latest addition into the @getfitng family! Right from the #bbnaija house, I’ve been using my GETFIT waist trainers, and I could see some results even with my inconsistency.
Every one deserves to feel Confident about their bodies and that’s the security that comes with GETFIT!

What’s your dream waist size LUCINATION? Let’s get WAISTED with GETFIT!!!!

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