A Nigerian man, John Olih, has revealed that his father kicked him out of the house after he joined the protest against police brutality.
According to John, his father had warned him not to leave the house to participate in the protest against SARS, but he refused to heed to his father’s caution and warning.
The young man left his father’s house and joined other #EndSARS protesters, only for him to return home and get kicked out.
“My dad just kicked me out it his house for disobeying him and going to the protest lol We move”, he wrote.
33-year-old, Bussa Krishna, has reportedly lost his life, while fasting for American president, Donald Trump to recover from coronavirus.
It was learnt that, Bussa who hails from India, worships Trump as a ‘god’.
The 33-year-old was concerned about the US President’s health condition following his COVID-19 infection and later died of cardiac arrest on Sunday, October 11th.
The family of the dead, confirming the incident, stated that he started fasting when the news of Trumps Coronavirus infection got to him.
His cousin, Vivek said,
He was feeling depressed for the last couple of weeks after coming to know that Trump and Melania had tested positive for Covid-19. But he was healthy and had no prior medical complications.
It was gathered that, Bussa started worshipping the US president after Srinivas Kuchibhotla, a indian software engineer was killed by a US navy veteran in an alleged act of hate crime in February 2017.
He also built a six-feet statue of the US President which he worshipped, and kept a fast every Friday to pray for long life for Donald Trump.
Former big brother Naija housemate, Abiri Oluwabusayomi popularly known as Khloe, has said that marriage is overrated.
The entrepreneur and reality star says that what she is just looking for now is a father figure to have a child with her and she’d be okay.
“Marriage is must overrated. I’m just looking for a father figure. Let’s have 1 kid and be happy. Lobatan” she wrote on Snapchat.
Recall that Khloe recently bragged about her latest achievements in a new video after undergoing a successful plastic surgery.
The chocolate skinned screen diva confirmed she underwent plastic surgery to enhance her body, was filmed in a new video bragging about finally getting the “perfect body shape’ while flaunting her assets.
President Buhari’s media aide, Lauretta Onochie has taken to her social media page to write an extensive post on the difference between #EndPoliceBrutality and #EndSARS, hashtags which have been part of a nationwide campaign by Nigerians (mostly youths) too put an end to Police brutality in the country.
According to Onochie, while Nigerians all want an end to police brutality, calls to end the tactical police unit, SARS, is organized by dumb kids.
Her post reads ;
THERE’S A GREAT DIFFERENCE BETWEEN 1. END POLICE BRUTALITY AND 2. END SARS.
1. Thanks to @vanguardngrnews, from the image she shared on her Instagram Story, we now know that @zmbuhari lent her voice to what ALL NIGERIANS want- #EndPoliceBrutality That’s what all Nigerians want
2. There’s a great difference between #EndPoliceBrutality and End Sars. One is by Nigerians, the other is by 1. #DumbKids 2. Those who have no clear understanding of what the root issues are and 3. Those who are still angry that the NLC called off their strike.
3. WE ALL WANT THE POLICE BRUTALITY TO STOP. For me, even parading alleged criminals on National TV and making them to confess, is part of that brutality that needs to stop, especially when two or more years down the line, such people have not been charged nor convicted.
4. We must separate the end SARS childishness from #EndPoliceBrutality Campaign. Ending Police Brutality comes with reforms. This is why reforms are needed to reposition SARS to serve it’s purposes more efficiently and more effectively to the pride of the nation. @PoliceNG
5. The reforms are not just about laying out the rules guiding SARS. No, its about ENFORCEMENT. The public needs to SEE that their reports and complaints are taken seriously and acted upon, including reports about those who slap or kill police officers too.
6. If we end SARS and create something else, it will metamorphose into another SARS, just as we have today- still with some bad eggs. It’s PEOPLE that need to be held accountable. There’s an urgent need for all Nigerians to look inwards.
7. When erring officers are seen to be held accountable and punished according to the laws, public confidence will return. Citizens would embrace them. Thats how national institutions are STRENGTHENED. Nations strengthen their institutions. They don’t kill them.
8. We cannot end the use of water because someone drowned nor can we chop off a hand because it lost a finger nail.
Let’s come together to push for a positive reform that will and can #ENDPOLICEBRUTALITY. That’s where I stand.
THERE'S A GREAT DIFFERENCE BETWEEN 1. END POLICE BRUTALITY AND 2. END SARS.
The #ENDSARS protests have sadly taken a violent turn in the last couple of days and lives have been lost as tempers flare on both sides (Police and Peaceful Protesters).
However, in the midst of the chaos, there is a video making the rounds on social media that gives hope to everyone.
The video shows the moment a police officer was protected by some youth from being mauled to death by other angry protesters.
This is coming against the backdrop of reports that Police officers opened fire on peaceful protesters and in some cases, killed some.
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A Nigerian man has taken to social media to berate, activist, Aisha Yesufu who had been at the forefront of the #EndSARS protest.
According to the unidentified man, Aisha’s involvement in the protest against police brutality and extra judicial killings is a sin, and against the precepts of Islam.
The man shared an iconic photo of Aisha Yesufu, protesting with other #EndSARS protesters, and he marred it with a red sign, while criticizing her for standing up for justice.
He wrote on the photo, “Don’t be deceived by the hijab-wearing revolutionary. Islam is free from her actions.”
However, the unidentified man was called out by many Nigerians who found his statement offensive and uncalled for.
When another Muslim man reached out to him, he reportedly said “Islam is against protests” except when it’s Jihad to sight in the cause of Allah”.
See reaction below,
Aisha Yesufu, is a Nigerian activist, and co-convener of the Bring Back Our Girls Movement, and has also been at the fore front of the protest against police brutality and constant killing of young Nigerians by SARS officials.
A South African man who consistently raped his stepdaughter for over a period of four years has been given two life sentences.
The 46-year-old man, from Sinoville, who was not named to protect the identity of his victim raped the child from the age of six, according to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA).
“These incidents took place over a period of four years when the child was between age six and 10 years old. At the time, [the man] and the mother of the child were engaged and stayed together. [The man] would go to the child’s room at night when the mother was asleep or had gone out, and rape or assault her,” said NPA spokesperson Lumka Mahajana.
One year later, the child opened up to her aunt about the ordeal and the matter was reported to the police — she was then placed in the care of her aunt to ensure her safety.
The 46-year-old was convicted of rape, three counts of sexual assault, and two counts of assaulting a minor. He was sentenced to a double life sentence, as well as 12 years and another year in prison for the various offences at the Pretoria North magistrate’s court on Monday, October 12, according to Mahajana.
Prosecutor Hanlie du Preez welcomed the sentence, saying it would send a strong message to sexual offenders.
A Nigerian father identified as Felix Obazee, has revealed that he employed his son, Uyiogosa, as a security man at his company.
Obazee, who is the CEO of Fionet Security Services, made this known via a LinkedIn post. He shared photos of his child dressed in the company’s security uniform and said that he did it in order to give his son quality parenting.
In the post, he posed rhetorical questions to people, asking if they would choose to teach their kids their business or shield them with the flimsy talk that they do not want them to suffer.
He also thanked God for the grace he bestowed on him which enabled him to bring up responsible children, that would become leaders of their generation.
Mr Obazee’s post received numerous reactions from LinkedIn users.
Read some of the reactions:
Dotun Jegede: Talented young man builds petrol tanker prototype, photos go viral “My daughter is 10, she helps me document my consultancy income at home. She helps input data and collate client database. On this very Satuday, we both went out inside the estate to do some online submissions plans sorting.
Abraham Ojo: I hope you paid the young man.
Bala: Felix, you are my most envied parent today and will be for a long time. But credit must also go to Uyi (who deserves and lives his name ‘Praise’) for submitting to your guidance. It is not easy these days to convince adult elite children to discipline methods like these.
Kelechi Uchenna: My opinion, I would introduce my children to my business and let them know that they are welcome to join the business if they are interested. They can be executive directors or non executive directors( owners) depending on their choice…
The Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike, has prohibited every form of #EndSARS protest in the state.
According to him, all proposed protest are banned and violators would be severely punished.
In a statement released on Monday, the state Commissioner for Information, Paulinus Nsirim, stated that since the Special Anti Robbery Squad unit of the Nigerian police force has been disbanded, there is no longer need for further protest.
The statement reads,
The Rivers State Government hereby wish to inform the general public that all forms of protests have been banned throughout the State.
Therefore, all proposed protests under #EndSARS Campaign are hereby prohibited.
Government took this decision because the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, had already scrapped the Special Anti-Robbery Squad.
Therefore, there is no need for any form of protest against a Unit of the Police Force that no longer exists.
Parents and Guardians are therefore advised to ensure that their children or wards do not violate this order.
Law enforcement agencies are also directed to ensure that the ban is enforced and that violators are brought to book.
Paulinus Nsirim
Commissioner for Information and Communications
October 12, 2020
Nollywood actress, Belinda Effah and a few others have shared a post addressed to internet fraudsters in the country following the #EndSARS protests.
In the post shared on her Instagram page, Belinda stated clearly that the ongoing #EndSARS protests in the country is not to support crime but is a fight against injustice.
The actress was backed by her colleague, Lizzy Jay who reshared the post with the caption,
“I heard some Yahoo people jubilating!….Just so you know, we are reforming the whole System! #EndPoliceBrutality #EndSARS
Both ladies added that once the fight against injustice is over, there will also be a fight against cybercrime.
Popular OAP, Daddy Freeze has called out Church leaders who are yet to lend their voices in the ongoing #EndSARS campaign against police brutality in Nigeria.
Taking to his Twitter page, The Lagos-based On Air Personality acknowledged others who have spoken out and pleaded with the rest to publicly come out and stand for the people like late American Christian minister and activist, Martin Luther King Jr, did for his own people.
He wrote;
”The silence from the Churches/GOs regarding #EndSARS is so loud! Except for a few that spoke earlier, everyone else in church leadership is so conspicuously silent? Please, I plead with you, Stand with the people like Martin Luther King did! He was a reverend! ~FRZ #SARSMUSTEND”
Nollywood actress, Stella Damasus is celebrating her look-alike daughter, Angelica, as she turns 18 today October 13.
Taking to her Instagram page, the actress wrote;
”Today the 13th of October is a special day for me. 18 years ago I gave birth to my twin and it was a memorable one. I cannot thank God enough for giving me a beautiful, intelligent, loving, caring, and amazing daughter. Happy birthday my angel @angelicatooni I love you too too much. #hbd #18thbirthday
#18yearsold”
Kanye West has spoken about the ongoing #EndSars Protests in Nigeria.
The rapper and entrepreneur took to his verified Twitter account to write; “I stand with my Nigerian brothers and sisters to end police brutality.”
The “Jesus Walk” rapper also added: “the government must answer to the peoples cries #EndPoliceBrutalityinNigeria”
West is one of the world’s best-selling music artists, with more than 20 million albums and 140 million singles sold worldwide. He has won a total of 21 Grammy Awards, making him one of the most awarded artists of all time.
Six of his albums have been included on Rolling Stone’s 2020 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list; the same publication named him one of the 100 Greatest Songwriters of All Time. Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2005 and 2015.
Kanye West has joined a growing list of international celebrities that have raised awareness or spoken out in support of the ongoing #EndSARS protests in Nigeria.
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.
I stand with my Nigerian brothers and sisters to end police brutality, the government must answer to the peoples cries #EndPoliceBrutalityinNigeria
The Executive Governor of Lagos State, Sanwo-Olu has addressed the unfortunate situation that played out during the ENDSARS protest at Surulere, Lagos State.
Sanwo-Olu revealed that he was meeting with the Lagos Commissioner of Police and assured that the arrested protesters will be released.
His tweets read;
I am meeting with the Lagos CP. Protesters will be released and broader issues will be addressed in my meeting with the President tomorrow. Let us take a break from protests tomorrow and give us a chance to take tangible next steps.
The protesters will be released tonight.
Their rights will not be violated. That, I assure you.
Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has reacted to the disbandment of infamous Police Unit, the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).
Osinbajo who spoke on Monday October 12, said they will make sure the replacement for SARS is acceptable by all stakeholders in the country.
He said;
“I think the most important thing is that SARS has been disbanded and that the IGP has also committed to ensuring that not only is it disbanded, but that whatever takes its place has the full participation of the civil society groups and all other stakeholders.
“A few minutes ago, the president also spoke about it, and spoke in particular that the disbandment of SARS is only the first stage in a full scale reform of the police force.
“I think everyone is now committed to seeing a police force and also a law enforcement that will meet the expectations of Nigerians. The purpose of law enforcement and the purpose of policing is for the safety of lives and livelihood of Nigerians. So, we are all committed. I don’t think it’s the exclusive preserve of anyone, we are all very committed.
“The president has also spoken about the prosecution of all law enforcement agents who must have committed wrongful acts. I think all these are commitment, but we must also understand that it’s a process; it is not an event. Reform is a process and we must all commit to it and must stay focused on those issues.
“I think the clear message is that there is a government commitment to ensuring that the process of reforms, those who have committed wrongful acts, are duly investigated and prosecuted. And that whatever replaces SARS is something that is acceptable, first of all compliance with all of the tenets of the rule of law, and human right rights.
“I think these are deep issues that we are all concerned about, I don’t think one person is more concerned than others. I have also been involved in many cases of many young people trying to resolve these kinds of conflicts that have been reported. I think it is a good moment for the police force and for all of us to try and reform the police. We are all committed to it.”
Popular Nigerian Comedian and Actor, AY Makun, has reacted to the blockade that happened at Lekki Toll-Gate as a result of EndSars protesters.
According to AY, the protesters action at Lekki was unnecessary.
He also opined that not all SARS officials are bad.
The post on his verified Facebook page reads ;
Lekki Toll gate. Blocked. My take.. This is not necessary. yes we doubt the genuine nature of the Sars disbanding, But we hear this morning the IG slated a meeting with David and a few concerned youths. Why not atleast wait and see the outcome. This road block is going to torture your fellow citizens going about thier daily business. We seem to forget not all Sars officials are bad same way corrupt officials also exist in other police depts. What we need is accountability and prosecution of the culprit officers.. Well
Nigerian-British professional boxer, Anthony Joshua has commended #EndSARS protesters, for their relentless effort in ensuring that police brutality is brought to an end.
The two-time unified heavyweight champion, took to his official Twitter account to commend the protesters for being patriotic, adding that he’s praying for his father land.
He tweeted,
“Well done to all the Nigerians who have been protesting against SARS – those who made donations to fund organisations lobbying against it – those who have recently been informed & took time to educate themselves. Those with power to make change. Praying for Nigeria.”
Recall that, Nigerians have continued the EndSARS protest in different parts of the country, despite the announced disbandment of SARS by the Inspector General of Police.
The new trend, #SARSMUSTEND has begin to gain momentum with protesters in various states carrying their placards and raising their voices to ensure there’s an end to extrajudicial killings, intimidation and harassment of citizens, by the Special Anti-Robbery Squad.
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 has gained global recognition as the world hears the voices of Nigerian youths who are tired of the nefarious activities of SARS which includes but is not limited to “Profiling, Extortion, Harassment, Killing, Assault“.
Celebrities like Falz, Runtown, Don Jazzy and others have been spotted at the protest grounds joining hands with Nigerian youths to speak up against Police brutality.
However, some Nigerians have been disappointed with some of their favourite celebs who were not active in the protests as they expected them to, one of whom is Afrofusion singer, Burna Boy.
While he’s known to always air his opinion on injustice and police brutality, Burna Boy was found wanting at the initial stages of the #EndSARS protests. He’s now however, pointed out that as at that time, he was dealing with some family issues.
According to him, his mother was undergoing surgery at the time of the protests and so it was kinda hard for him to join in. He wrote on his Twitter page,
I was Dealing with a Personal Family issue at the Beginning of these Protests . My mum Had Serious Surgery last week! We were all invested in making sure she recovers! i am not about that “put it all out on social media” life.We decided the focus must solely be on this protest.
Venita Akpofure, reality TV star and cousin to Big Brother Naija season 5 housemate, Neo Akpofure, has blatantly forbade him (Neo) from having a relationship with his lover in the house, Vee.
In the viral video, Venita’s friend made a statement about Neo and Vee being a couple, adding that they can be tagged “VEEO”.
Venita who was visibly angry by the statement, in response repeatedly said God forbid and warned her friend from making such jokes.
However, the video sparked reactions on social media, making Venita to be a topic that’s trending on Twitter, in Nigeria.
A Twitter user, @rhukkey wrote,
“Who cares about Venita, PS: @VenitaAkpofure, Last time I checked, Vee never said she’s desperate to date Neo. You can date your cousin for all we care! Vee is just 23 she has her whole life ahead of her. It’s high time you took Ella’s advice! You’ve got kids Venita ?”.
@eyenocare1 tweeted, “When she was doing her own in the house, you people said that she’s just bluntNow Venita don show us say Blunt pass Blunt, But hey, what is my own? “
@thami wrote, “at this point, @VenitaAkpofure, needs to mind her business because as much as she’s Neo’s “favorite cousin she also needs to understand that she won’t make decisions for him. if she got beef with Vee let it be with Vee not the relationship abeg!”
@nvestorjazzy wrote, “so much love Venita ehn…… She should help me take good care of Veeterleaf.”
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Nigerian monarch, The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi has praised Nigerian youths for finally waking up and speaking with one voice.
He said the End SARS movement gives him “nothing but joy” and he went on to narrate a “nasty” experience his “daughter” had with SARS officials.
He also addressed police officers, asking them not to harrass protesters because the protest is also for their own good.
He wrote:
The #ENDSARS movement has brought nothing but joy to me. Finally, the youths are awake, with one voice and a common goal.
I understand your plight, my 25 year old daughter had a nasty experience with SARS, almost losing her life. On her way to the airport, she was stopped and terribly ransacked and surrounded by fully armed plain clothes policemen in a bus, detained for close to 30mins of thorough questioning. Imagine a young female for that matter, all her belongings completely searched all because she was with a laptop on an official assignment from her office in lagos. I can only imagine the countless ones that have lost their lives from such ordeals, may their souls rest in peace.
I assure you that this is the beginning of greater things to come in Nigeria. I implore you to demand for more, but plead with you to do so in a peaceful manner, as anything outside of that will cause unnecessary havoc for all. I have been informed of many innocent souls that were arrested and currently been detained, be rest assured that I am pursuing the matter and they will be set free.
To the men and women of the Nigerian police force, be assured that this movement is also for you, we know you are humans also and your reality is as a result of your environment. This movement demands better on your behalf, and is aimed at pushing the government to do better for you and elevate your standard of living. Do not persecute your advocates. God bless Nigerian youths and God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria. #ENDPOLICEBRUTALITY
American rapper, Offset has taken to social media to reveal that he misplaced an earring during Cardi B’s birthday party.
Offset sharing photo of his bare earlobe, noted that he didn’t notice he had lost an earring till he woke the next morning.
He wrote, “6 karat gone ?didn’t even notice till I woke up this morning #shithurt”.
Mother of one, Cardi B, celebrated her 28th birthday over the weekend at a club in Las Vegas and her enstranged husband was there to celebrate her despite filing divorce.
The highlight of the event was when Cardi gave Offset a hot kiss, after he presented to her a new Royce rolls as her birthday gift.
Recall that the Cardi recently explained why she filed for divorce from Offset.
The ‘WAP’ rapper went live on her Instagram page and addressed her fans on the development which created quite a buzz when the news first broke.
The Mother of one said,
I’ve seen all the love and prayers that you guys have been sending me, however, I don’t really need it. I’m okay. I wanted to let y’all know I have not shed not one tear.
Every single time that this guy has been so crazy, so fucked up and it hits the media, I’m always crying, always sad because I don’t like that type of shit.
This time, I wasn’t crying. You want to know why? The reason for my divorce is not because of none of that shit that ever happened before. It’s not because of cheating. I’m seeing people be like, ‘Oh, he has a baby on the way.’ That’s a whole fucking complete lie. That’s the second time people are trying to pin babies over here. No, that’s bullshit.
I just got tired of f—ing arguing. I got tired of not seeing things eye to eye. When you feel like it’s just not the same anymore, before you actually get cheated on, I’d rather just leave.
Nothing crazy out of this world happened, sometimes people really do grow apart. I been with this man for four years. I have a kid with this man, I have a household with this man…sometimes you’re just tired of the arguments and the build up. You get tired sometimes and before something happens, you leave.
A young man accused of inappropriately touching a woman at the End SARS protest in Lekki, received the beating of his life before he was sent away by angry protesters.
The incident occurred on Monday morning, October 12 at the ongoing End SARS protest in Lekki toll gate.
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In other news, Veteran Nollywood actress, Hilda Dokubo has joined #EndSARS protesters at Lekki Toll gate, Lagos.
The thespian said that the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, doesn’t belong in the civil society, according to her, they should be deployed to Sambisa as they are needed more there.
In an interview with Arise TV at the protest venue, she said;
“We are sick and tired of audio striking or whatever. We want to see it happen, 9 times they have rebranded them, but nothing has changed. The entire police force is messed up and they need to go in for proper mental evaluation.
And then you can restructure them, obviously not rebrand or renamed. We want to see it practically done. Listen, they are looking for where to deploy them to, I have a good suggestion, Sambisa needs people like them, they don’t belong to civil society”
Popular Nigerian actress, Chacha Eke has revealed that she can never leave her husband, and confirms that her marriage to movie director, Austin Fanni Ikechukwu, is still intact.
According to the actress, every drama that has surrounded her marriage these past days is as a result of bipolar disorder she’s suffering from.
Bipolar disorder is a mental condition marked by alternating periods of elation and depression.
Recall that, some days back, Chacha took to social media to share a video announcing the end of her marriage to Austin Faani. Chacha in a video shared on October 3, stated that she was done with her 7-year-old marriage and was leaving it with her life.
Fast forward to a few days later, she shared another video from a hospital bed denying allegations that her marriage ended due to domestic violence, adding that has been diagnosed to have “Bipolar disorder”.
Afterwards, her brother, Aik Eke stated that his sister doesn’t have bipolar disorder and he’s aware that there’s a cover up somewhere — he blamed Chacha’s husband for trying to clear his name at his wife’s expense.
Chacha has now released a new video on social media, claiming that she’s still with her husband, adding that she can never leave her husband, as she’s an advocate of love, marriage and family.
In the video she insisted that she had been diagnosed with dipolar disorder, and extensively recount how she had always suffered from bipolar episodes, whenever she was pregnant.
In her words,
“I heard myself saying crazy things, like I am leaving my husband. I am not leaving my husband, I will never leave my husband and my children and my home. My family, having a home, being Mrs. Faani and mother to the beautiful children God has given me is too much blessings to take for granted.
“And so, I say this to as many as are out there, I didn’t leave my home and I am not leaving”
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In the video, the actress also gave her brother Aik Eke, stern waring, urging him to stop throwing fire where there’s none.
Controversial journalist, Kemi Olunloyo has persisted in calling the movement against police brutality, #EndSARS protest, a barbaric behavior.
Kemi who had earlier suggested that the Federal government of Nigeria should shut down social media to curb the trend of the #EndSARs protest once again called most youths criminals.
In a tweet, the controversial journalist stated that the youths should blame their parents for the injustice faced today and not the government.
She wrote, “The average criminal in Nigeria is a young person between 18-25. Internet fraud, Cultism, Armed robber, Terrorist insurgent, Banditry insurgent, Militant, Ritualist, Rapist.”
“Don’t blame the government. Blame your parents. Many parents were not happy about #endsars yesterday. #THS,” She added.
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 has gained global recognition as the world hears the voices of Nigerian youths who are tired of the nefarious activities of SARS 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.
The dissolution of the unit however, is not total good news to Nigerian youths as as at the time of filing this report, major areas in the country are filled with youths protesting and demanding a reform of the Nigerian police force.
It’s in light of these protests that the alleged monthly and annual salary of different levels of the Nigerian Police force got discovered and this has caused people to wonder if this is where their frustration comes from.
It’s no doubt some of the infamous officers who harass Nigerian youths, do so out of jealously — and various videos online have shown some of these officers airing their contempt over the progress of a young Nigerian and leading to them profiling them a fraudster.
Here’s a list detailing the supposed salaries of different levels of the Nigerian Police Force,
Award winning Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, professionally known as Davido has stated that he didn’t join in the protest against SARS.
Recall that Davido stormed Abuja recently with other protesters to demand for the release of some protesters who were arrested, and to kick against SARS/police brutality.
However, during meeting with IGP today, when asked why he identified with the protesters, Davido said he didn’t protest with them, saying he only went there to calm down the protesters because they are his fans.
The IGP insisted that he joined the protest and ordered for all the cameras to be put aside.
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Head of States, President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to the outcry and protests by Nigerian youths over the activities of Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS and the entire Nigeria Police Force (NPF).
The President promised to extensively reform the Force. He revealed this delivering a speech at the launch of the presidential youth empowerment scheme at the State House in Abuja.
He declared that the disbanding of SARS is the first step to extensive police reforms by his administration.
“I will like to use this opportunity to say a word on the recent genuine concerns and agitations by Nigerians about the excessive use of force and in some cases extra-judicial killings and wrongful conduct of the men of the Nigerian Police Force.
“The disbanding of SARS is only the first step in our commitment to extensive police reforms in order to ensure that the primary duty of the police and other law enforcement agencies remains the protection of lives and livelihood of our people,” President Buhari said.
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PRESIDENT BUHARI: DISBANDING OF SARS FIRST STEP TO EXTENSIVE POLICE REFORMS
President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Abuja declared that disbanding of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) is the first step to extensive police reforms by his administration.
Speaking at the launch of the Presidential Youth Empowerment Scheme (P-YES), aimed at creating 774,000 jobs across the Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the country, President Buhari also directed that all those responsible for misconduct or wrongful acts be brought to justice.
‘I will like to use this opportunity to say a word on the recent genuine concerns and agitations by Nigerians about the excessive use of force and in some cases extra-judicial killings and wrongful conduct of the men of the Nigerian Police Force,’’ President Buhari said during the launch of the P-YES programme, attended by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Senate President Ahmed Lawan, Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State and Engineer Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State.
He continued: ”The disbanding of SARS is only the first step in our commitment to extensive police reforms in order to ensure that the primary duty of the police and other law enforcement agencies remains the protection of lives and livelihood of our people.
”We will also ensure that all those responsible for misconduct or wrongful acts are brought to justice.
We deeply regret the loss of life of the young man in Oyo State during the recent demonstrations.
”I have directed that the circumstances of his death should be thoroughly investigated.
”Meanwhile, it is important to recognise that the vast majority of men and women of the police force are hardworking and diligent in performing their duties.
”The few bad eggs should not be allowed to tarnish the image and reputation of the force.”
”The P-YES is also part of the plan that we adopted in 2016 in which we empowered One hundred youths from each of the 774 Local Government Areas with the necessary tools to acquire skills and establish small businesses.
”Given the success of that initiative, we are now committed to creating 774,000 jobs across all the LGAs, through the P-YES programme,
”All the tools, machines and equipment that are exhibited here, are products of the efforts of these empowered youth entrepreneurs.
”I note with particular pleasure that they were all fabricated in Nigeria by Nigerian youths using locally sourced materials. This is a wonderful and uplifting achievement.
”As an entrepreneurship empowerment project, the P-YES programme aims to address the needs of unskilled and less educated youth.
”It targets key areas of activities that are of practical importance and are essential to every aspect of our economy.
”These include areas such as agriculture and food processing, restaurant and catering, tailoring and fashion design, technical skills such as in the Information and Communications Technology sector, artisanship, welding, carpentry and joinery, other small businesses and activities associated with the microeconomic sector of this economy,” he said.
Football superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that the 2022 FIFA World Cup will be his last, sending a wave of despair among football fans around the world who will miss seeing the Juventus talisman adorning the football screens.
Ronaldo, a 5-time Ballon d’Or winner is currently with his country Portugal appearing in the group stages of the 2020-21 UEFA Nations League.
He lifted the inaugural UEFA Nations League in 2019 with Portugal and has also won the European Championship with Portugal.
However, Ronaldo just like Messi has never won the FIFA World Cup, making it to the semifinal in his first appearance in the tournament in 2006.
Cristiano Ronaldo has seven goals from 17 appearances in the FIFA World Cup till date, scored four goals in the 2018 edition of the competition in Russia, and scored 101 international goals for Portugal.
If Portugal qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the Juventus footballer will be 37 years old, however Cristiano Ronaldo has now revealed he will retire after the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Speaking to the press ahead of Portugal’s UEFA Nations League game against France on Sunday, Cristiano Ronaldo was asked about his future and the FIFA World Cup.
Cristiano Ronaldo stated that he was still fit to continue, but he did go on to mention that the 2022 FIFA World Cup will be his last.
When asked when he was going to retire, the player said “the 2022 FIFA World Cup will be my last”.
Popular Nigeria singer, Davido has arrived at the police headquarters in Abuja, for a dialogue with the Inspector General of Police has promised.
Davido who had been at the fore front of the Abuja #EndSARS protest, took to his official Twitter page yesterday to reveal that he would take be taking the protest a step further by taking the demands of the people to the IGP.
He tweeted, “am meeting with the inspector general of police tomorrow 10 am …. all my colleagues if u can get to Abuja 2moro before 10 am and follow me to the meeting ! It would mean a lot”.
The Fem crooner has now fulfilled his promise, as he had arrived the police headquarters in Abuja.
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Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw has advised Nigerian youths to use the same energy they have exerted towards the #EndSARS protest to cast votes in the next general election.
The thespian took to her verified twitter account to remind Nigerians of their right to vote and choose those who will truly serve them.
She also admonished Nigerians to get their voter’s card ready ahead of the next election.
Her tweet reads,
“REMEMBER!!
The same energy, this very same energy, when its time to cast your votes!!
Get your voter’s card!
We have the right to choose those who will truly serve us!!
REMEMBER!!
DO NOT FORGET!!!”
REMEMBER!! The same energy, this very same energy, when its time to cast your votes!! Get your voter's card! We have the right to choose those who will truly serve us!! REMEMBER!! DO NOT FORGET!!!
? (@Giftama_) 
