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”Can’t believe you’re even doing this at a time like this, fool.” – Wizkid blasts Reekado for attempting to release their ‘old song’ amidst #ENDSARS protests.

Popular Nigerian Singer, Ayo ‘Wizkid’ Balogun has lambasted his junior colleague, Reekado Banks for announcing a midnight release of an ‘old song’ the both of them recorded.

Apparently, Wizkid feels this isn’t right time to release songs due to the state of unrest in the country as is evident in his decision to postpone his highly anticipated album, Made In Lagos.

Reekado had shared a snippet on his social media page with the caption ;

Out of control, gbedu must drop. This one with my brother @wizkidayo “OMO OLOMO” midnight dropping. Still on the matter !!! #EndSWAT #EndSARS #EndPoliceBrutality

However, Wizkid shockingly blasted Reekado and told him the timing was not right.

Wizkid wrote ;

Delete this dude ! Can’t believe you’re even doing this at a time like this. Old song ! #endsars fool!

“We strongly oppose oppression, brutality” – Google supports #EndSARS protest

Global search engine, Google has declared support for the ongoing campaign against police brutality, and urged Nigerian government to come up with speedy resolution to the people’s agitation.

The American multinational technology company in a recent tweet, using the hashtag #EndSARS stated that an impartial police force is a critical element of a stable society.

The tweet reads,

We strongly oppose oppression, brutality & intimidation. We believe a fair and impartial police force is a critical element of a stable society, & that abuse of power infringes on people’s democratic & human rights. We urge a speedy resolution to the current situation. #EndsSARS.

Recall that, Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey has also shown his support for the ongoing #EndSARS protest, against police brutality and extra judicial killings in Nigeria.

The American technology entrepreneur, who joins the increasing list of international personalities to support the clamor against the misdoings of the infamous police unit, in his tweet support donations to the cause, from different parts of the world.

Jack enjoined all concerned to make donations via Bitcoin to support the patriotic Nigerian youths

Two ex-convicts and receiver of stolen property arrested by police in Cross River

Two ex-convicts identified as Chidi Sunday Okereke ‘m’ and Gilbert Esoho Ekpo ‘m’, have been arrested by the Cross River police command alongside a receiver of stolen property identified as Asukwo Philip Etim.

The former convicts had only been released from Afokang Correction Centre (Prison) in August 2020 after serving their terms of imprisonments in the case of armed robbery.

The state Commissioner of Police, Abdulkadir Jimoh who confirmed the arrest said;

“Some of them are ex-convict, they have been to imprison, and they have never learnt anything, this is to show how proactive we are and how we have been trying to make Cross River State safe for people to live.

“We are not going to rest until we are able to clean the society of these people. I appeal to parents and guardians to monitor their wards and children not to fall into the hands of the ungodly human being.”

Nigerian Lady Celebrates Her NYSC POP At The #ENDSARS Protest Venue.

A Young Nigerian Lady has received praises from social media users following the conclusion of her National Youth Service Year.

The lady on Twitter with the handle @LadySoftXx was particularly praised for her decision to move to the Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos where youths have been staging a peaceful protest as they call for a reform of the Nigerian Police force.

See the beautiful photo she shared below ;

Nigerians trooped to the comment section to celebrate her, see some comments below ;

Meanwhile, the Federal government has approved the reopening of orientation camps for the National Youth Service Corps NYSC on November 10.

The Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, announced the reopening of the camps via his social media page on Thursday morning, October 15.

He tweeted ;

”The Resumption of the NYSC Orientation Camp for prospective Youth Corpers has been approved and opens on November 10th 2020. Full COVID-19 Protocols will be enforced.”

Woman forgets her child at the #EndSARS protest in Abuja

Amidst the ongoing protest against police brutality and extra judicial killings in different parts of Nigeria, a woman reportedly forgot her child at the #EndSARS protest venue in Abuja.

It was learnt that when the woman was contacted by the medical team to come pick up her child, she told team to still keep the baby as she wouldn’t be able to come for her until the next day.

A Twitter user, @MrOdanz sharing the story, expressed his surprise at why a mother would leave her child with strangers.

He tweeted,

A woman abandoned her little girl with the medical team at the Abuja protest today and disappeared. The team was finally able to reach her by phone so she can come pick up her “missing” girl. She said she will pick up her daughter tomorrow. Strangers can keep her for the night.

Update: She finally came to pick up the baby after they swore for her. Because that is a weyrey behaviour. This woman left that girl for hours. I was there when she was first picked and she was with the medical team for hours. They were even using the ambulance to make announcements.

Davido called out for allegedly beating up bouncer in Abuja

davido called out

Music Executive, David Adeleke professionally known as Davido has been called out for allegedly beating up a bouncer in a lounge in Abuja.

davido called out

According to DJ TTB who shared the news, the ‘FEM’ crooner and his thugs beat up the bouncer till he started bleeding from his ears and nose.

He also questioned Davido’s values as he has been actively involved in the fight against police brutality and harassment in Nigeria.

DJ TTB shared on his Instagram story,

“Davido you can’t be claiming you are fighting for the youths while same night, you and your thugs are beating up a bouncer in an Abuja lounge just for doing his job.

Be very careful bro the next time we go change am for you if you try this. The bouncer is in a very bad condition now, bleeding from ears and nose”.

davido called out

davido called out

davido called out

Some twitter users have slammed the artiste for the alleged assault.

See one of the reactions below,

Reno Omokri refutes Sowore’s claim that people have made billions from #EndSARS negotiations

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Social media activist, Reno Omokri has tackled Omoyele Sowore’s claim that some people have made huge amount of money from negotiations on how to put an end to #EndSARS protest.

reno omokri refutes

In a tweet shared by the #Revolutionnow leader, he said,

“I will not be part of any negotiations regarding #ENDSARS, many have entered into these negotiations and come out of the other side becoming billionaires, to them it is a game! The only negotiation I will ever engage in is that of the surrender of our oppressors! #RevolutionNow.”

reno omokri tackles

Reno shared a video on Instagram in which he expounded his investigation on Sowore’s accusation.

In the video, Reno Omokri stated that Sowore is lying and that the government is working through people like him to discredit end SARS movement.

His statement in full,

“Omoyele Sowore is just pained that Revolution Now flopped and End SARS protest is a major international success.

“He’s got a big ego and would like to lead the movement but because he was denied that opportunity now he’s making these spurious allegations.

“I’ve investigated it – and not just me, I don’t want to mention names – major people have investigated this, they found out that it’s completely untrue.”

“Omoyele Sowore is a common blackmailer, and I’m sure a lot of you know this part.”

“Omoyele Sowore is just like Festus Keyamo. He was hoping to be made a Minister by Muhammadu Buhari and so when Muhammadu Buhari came on board and did not make him a Minister, it was after he came out with his ministerial list that Omoyele started to fight him.

“He has a personal quarrel with Muhammadu Buhari, face your personal quarrel but don’t jeopardize the movement, don’t jeopardize the emancipation of Nigeria from the oppressors. There is no truth to that allegation. End SARS is a spontaneous people mass movement; there is no leader. And Omoyele Sowore, if you are sure of your allegations, name names.”

Watch the video below,

Landlord Warns Female Tenant To Stop Cooking On His Property After Finding Out She Was Giving Free Food To Protesters

A Nigerian lady known as lphie narrated how her landlord warned her to stop cooking on his compound because she was cooking for the EndSars protesters.

According to lphie on Twitter, her landlord got to know that she was giving food to the EndSars protesters without taking money from them.

My landlord is anti protests. He learnt I was cooking and taking food to the protests and sent me a message this morning saying I can no longer do my catering on his property. I’m not allowed to cook from home anymore. Lol. We are currently grilling, he should arrest me!”

Man arrested for allegedly attempting to rape 4-year-old girl

A thirty year old man, has been arrested by operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, for allegedly attempting to rape a four-year-old girl.

The suspect, identified as Bashir Abdullahi, was nabbed in Jawo Sanda Village, Kazaure Local Government Area on Saturday, 3rd October 2020, after attempting to rape the young girl.

It was learnt that, Bashir attempt to rape the girl was hindered when her seven-year-old brother alerted their parents.

According to the victim’s father who reported the case to the Kazaure Divisional office , Bashir sneaked into his his house at 1pm and attempted to defile the young girl in her mothers room where she was sleeping.

He added that, if not for the arrival of her seven-year-old brother who caught the suspect and alerted his mother, the suspect would have raped the girl.

The spokesperson of the command, Adamu Shehu, in a statement released stated that the suspect was arraigned before Magistrate Court (CMC III) and has been remanded to our custody until Wednesday, 21st October, 2020 for judgment.

#NASSPayCutNow trends online as Nigerians demand for a slash in lawmaker’s salaries

#nasspaycutnow trend

The Nigerian youths are demanding for a slash in the salaries of lawmakers after the breakdown of their monthly income surfaced online.

#nasspaycutnow trend

The hashtag #NASSPayCutNow is gradually getting on the trend table as Nigerians condemn the exorbitant salaries and allowances of members of the National Assembly.

A twitter user with the handle @Morris_Monye have specifically demanded for 75% pay cut of their allowance. The youths have threatened to occupy the National Assembly if they fail to respond under 72 hrs.

He tweeted,

“Dear @DrAhmadLawan and @FemiGbaja
We, the good people of Nigeria kindly ask that allowances of the National Assembly be slashed by 75%.
You have 72 hrs to respond and get it slashed.
Failure to do so might initiate #OccupyNASS
God bless sirs.
#NASSPayCutNow #EndSWAT”

Netizens have expressed their anger and displeasure at the mundane things they get allowances for including newspaper, hardship, recess, etc.

See some of the reactions below,

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#nasspaycutnow trend

#nasspaycutnow trend

#nasspaycutnow trend

#nasspaycutnow trend

“My brother has a swelling in his brain and he can’t control his fingers” – Singer, Oxlade cries out

Popular Nigerian singer, Oxlade has given update on his brother’s health after he was brutalized and detained by the Nigerian Police.

Ojah B, Oxlade brother, who is also his manager was picked by the Nigerian during a peaceful protest in Surulere, Lagos.

Oxlade was among those who suffered injuries after police opened fire on protesters at the Surulere area. The police also accused his manager, Ojah B of shooting at them and was taken to the Police station.

A video of Ojah B being dragged on the floor into a police station in Surulere area of Lagos state after being arrested during the #EndSARS protest later went viral.

Some Nigerian celebrities and Nigerians took to social media to raise an alarm over the arrest and demand his release. He was later released.

Ojah B, after his release

Oxlade has now taken to Twitter to cry out on the current state of him saying, his brother has a swelling in his brain and can’t move his fingers.

His full post below;

my brother has a swelling in his brain and he can’t control his fingers, thanks to the Nigerian Police. Thank you Nigerian government for failing the youth. I am lost for words right now, but please keep my brother In your prayers

#AlausaProtest : Nigerian ‘Twitter FBI’ identify one of the thugs who attacked peaceful protesters as Adagun Osha.

One of the miscreants who tried to disrupt the peaceful #ENDSARS protest in Alausa, Lagos has been identified.

The thug was identified by some social media users as ”Adagun Osha”.

Below is a photo of him wielding a new machete in Alausa.

See some tweets below that confirmed his identity ;

@emperor_swagz wrote ;

The name of this guy is rasheed adagun.. He is from agege. These are his facebook details… Adagun osha…. He stays in Morica’s street .. He is always at oju oja market agege.

Babatunde wrote ;

Just received more info on Adagun Rasheed :
Name is Rasheed Adagun.
From Agege.
Facebook name is Adagun Osha.
Stays in Morica’s street..
Always in oju makert in Agege

Oyo state governor, Seyi Makinde loses mother

The governor of Oyo state, Seyi Makinde has reportedly lost his aged mum, Madam Abigail Omojolagbe Makinde.

Whilst there is no official statement from the governor’s family yet, it was gathered that Mrs. Makinde, who celebrated her 80th birthday earlier in the year, was said to have died in the early hours of today, October 15th.

In other news, Seyi was recently in the news 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.

Man under fire after he listed the reasons why SARS has never molested him

man under fire

A Nigerian man has gotten negative reactions from Netizens after he highlighted the reasons why he has never been molested by SARS officials.

man under fire

The man, identified as Ezeaka Chidozie, took to Twitter to list the qualities that ‘distinguishes’ him from other young Nigerians that have been harassed by SARS in the past.

According to him, he is a ‘law abiding citizen’ who doesn’t stay out late, keeps the right association, dresses decently and carries all receipts of his belongings.

He wrote,

NO SARS has molested me before because before it’s 10pm I’m already in my house. except occasionally.

NO SARS has molested me before because I select friends i keep. I avoid being guilty by association.

NO SARS has molested me before because after dressing up, I look at myself in the mirror again and again to ascertain whether i look NOTORIOUS, SUSPICIOUS or like a gentleman.

No SARS has molested me before because I keep receipts of all gadgets I buy and if I have to drive an automobile, I will make sure the vehicle documents are INTACT and up to date.

See his full tweet below,

Man under fire

Chidozie came under fire for insinuating that victims of SARS and police brutality are to be blamed for their plight. Some people noted that there are individuals that followed all the criterions he highlighted but still got molested by the defunct unit members.

See some of the reactions below,

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man under fire

man under fire

man under fire

FCT bans #EndSARS protests in Abuja over violation of COVID-19 rules

The Federal Capital Territory Security Committee, has prohibited any form of #EndSARS protest in Abuja, over violation of COVID-19 rules.

In a statement released on Thursday, October 15th, the committee stated that despite the scrapping of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad by the Inspector-General of Police, the protests had continued, causing inconveniences to law-abiding citizens.

According to the committee, the #EndSARS protest endangers the lives of the demonstrators, as well as other residents of the capital territory, emphasizing that the protesters have failed to comply with COVID-19 guidelines.

The statement reads,

While the committee recognizes the rights of citizens as regards freedom of association and movement as enshrined in the constitution, it has observed that the unruly conduct of the crowd and manner of demonstrations are in complete violation of the COVID-19 safety protocols which were put in place to safeguard the lives of citizens.

These violations endanger the lives of not just the demonstrators, but also other citizens going about their legitimate concerns.

For the avoidance of doubt, the COVID-19 guidelines regulating public gatherings recommend physical distancing, temperature checks, the use of facial coverings, amongst others.

Clearly, all these guidelines were flouted by the protesters. Consequently, the committee directs that due to the dangers posed by COVID-19, all street demonstrations, protests and processions will not be allowed anywhere within the FCT.

“I had 3 miscarriages for Diamond Platnumz before we had our son” – Hamisa Mobetto reveals

Tanzanian model, Hamisa Mobetto has revealed that she had three miscarriages for Tanzanian recording artiste, Diamond Platnumz before they finally had their son.

Recounting how she lose the pregnancies, in an interview with Wasafi FM’s The Switch, the video vixen stated that she lost her first pregnancy with Diamond when she travelled abroad, adding that the incident happened the second and third time, until the fourth attempt, when she gave birth to Dylan.

Hamisa further revealed that, Diamond insisted on a DNA test for their son, and she agreed to it, to put an end to rumours the she was having an affair with several men.

In her words,

Before I gave birth to Dylan I got pregnant three times. when I got my first pregnancy, we traveled I don’t know what country we were going to and I had a miscarriage. I got the second one, it came out, the third one came out. It’s a period in which we were together. Dylan was the fourth and when I was pregnant, we were together until the day I was going to give birth.

We went for a DNA test I think they took four tests each (mother, father and baby) and we signed there and they said we should wait for 2 or 3 weeks. So we waited for the results to come out, and it was a 100 percent match.

And in fact when we headed to the hospital he was feeling bad. It was very sad for me to watch as a mother because as a mother I am supposed to feel bad.

“I am not a married man” – ‘Living In Bondage’ Actor, Jidekene Achufusi debunks reports

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Fast-rising Nollywood actor, Jidekene Achufusi has debunked reports of being married to a lady simply identified as Chisom.

jidekene debunks

Jidekene is slowly rising to prominence after playing the role of Nnamdi Okeke in the sequel of the movie, Living in Bondage. He has also starred in other movies and is currently an ambassador of Amstel Malta.

Recall that the “Living In Bondage” Actor released a traditional wedding-inspired photos last month and captioned the photos, “From Our Mouths To God’s Ears ?? Igbo Amaka #chijide20”.

Jidekene achufusi ties the knot

The said bride wore a gorgeous red dress and was heavily adorned in beautiful accessories while Jidekene wore a black suit paired with a cap and sash made from a similar material with the brides’. They both looked absolutely breath-taking.

However, Jidekene has taken to his Instagram account to announce that he is not married.

He shared a behind-the-scene video of the photoshoot session and wrote,

“Please o.
I am NOT a MARRIED MAN
Now we are all protesting; let me just say it. Bloggers pls o; make dem no deny me visa o”

See more of the supposed wedding photos below,

Jidekene achufusi married

Jidekene achufusi married

If your father/Mother is a politician/Government official don’t come online to post, go talk to them – Patoranking

Nigerian singer, Patoranking has asked Nigerians whose parents are government officials or politicians not to come online to comment on national issues.

According to Patoranking who was Born and raised in Ijegun-Egba Satellite Town they should speak with their parents directly.

Taking to his Twitter this morning, the reggae star, wrote;

”If your father/Mother is a politician/Government official don’t come online to post,go Talk to Them. #EndSWAT #EndSARS #EndPoliceBrutality”

#EndSARS: Actress, Funke Akindele shares money and recharge cards for data subscriptions to Protesters

Popular Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele-Bello has supported the ongoing #EndSARS campaign by sharing money and recharge cards for data subscription to enable protesters stay online.

The actress who opined that all hands must be on deck, adding that now is not the time to stay silent, contributed to the cause by taking to Twitter to share recharge cards and money to the relentless protesters.

 Funke Akindele shares

Following her kind gesture and support for the youths, the hashtag #auntyfunke is currently trending on the micro-blogging platform.

 Funke Akindele shares

 Funke Akindele shares

Recall that, for the past few days Nigerians have taken to the street in different parts of the country to daily call for a total reform of the system.

The call started with a social movement on Twitter, requesting the banning of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, a unit of the Nigerian police force.

However, the relentless effort of the protesters led to the disbandment of SARS by the Inspector General of Police on Sunday, but Nigerians have continued the EndSARS protest in different parts of the country, despite the announced disbandment.

The EndSARS protest has moved from the single call of police reform, but to a total reform of governance.

Photo of Jackie Appiah’s handsome son causes stir on the Internet

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A photo of popular Ghanaian actress, Jackie Appiah’s 15-year-old son has hit the internet and has caused a stir from social media users.

jackie appiah's son

Jackie Appiah’s son, Damien Peter Agyemang is the only child from her failed marriage to Peter Agyemang.

Damien turned 15 on October 13th and the actress’s manager, Samira Yakubu, shared his photo on Instagram with captivating words to celebrate his new age.

She wrote,

Damien at 15, you’ve now reached the junction of childhood and maturity. May the blessings of the Lord be bestowed upon you. May this special birthday give you more wisdom and knowledge! I hope that one day you will become a great a great man. May Almighty God fulfills all your dreams.
Happy birthday to my very special teen!, my little boy turn handsome man. We are so proud of you and we love you. ???????❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ @damien._himself .

Netizens have expressed shock and disbelief that the actress has a full grown son, while others are mesmerized by his handsomeness.

jackie appiah's son

See photos of the boy below,

jackie appiah's son

jackie appiah's son

jackie appiah's son

#EndSARS: “I was paid 1500 naira to attack protesters” – Thug reveals

Suspected thugs, involved in the disruption of the ongoing #EndSARs protest in Abuja have been apprehended by protesting youths.

Recall that, the peaceful protest against police brutality, harassments and killings by SARS officials in Abuja, yesterday, October 14th was hijacked by hoodlums who attacked the protesters.

Several cars owned by #EndSARS protesters were vandalized by these thugs and many protesters sustained injuries of varying degree in the clash.

The hoodlums who have now been nabbed, after much interrogation revealed that they were paid 1500 naira each to disrupt the peaceful protest.

Meanwhile, the #ENDPOLICEBRUTALITY protest at Alausa, Lagoos state has been hijacked by armed thugs. According to reports online, these armed thugs are harassing and intimidating peaceful protesters.

Popular singer, Praiz, who took to his Twitter page to share a clip of thugs, called the state Governor’s attention to the pandemonium.

Similarly, two persons are feared dead and many others injured after a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) ran into a crowd of #ENDSARS protesters at Alagbado, Lagos.

A video making the rounds online shows a crowd gathered as youths carried away two lifeless bodies. A medical team who volunteered was deployed around Amikanle area to take care of the wounded before those with severe injuries were moved to Cavesbury Hospital.

Witnesses said the silver SUV deliberately ran into the protesters in a bid to scare them off the road.

#EndSARS: “The threat to shut down the internet in Nigeria is real” – Activist, Abdul Mahmud

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Former student’s union leader and activist, Abdul Mahmud has alleged that President Buhari is desperate and might succumb to shutting down the Internet.

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Abdul Mahmud, who has been actively involved in the #endSARS protest online advised protesters to start exchanging phone numbers in case they carry out the threat.

mahmud internet

According to him, Buhari doesn’t care if shutting down the internet will cripple the economy, however the youths should resist the move as it is the last card the presidency has against the ongoing protest.

He tweeted,

“Buhari is desperate. The threat to shut the internet is real. I mentioned it to protesters on Saturday. It is the last dice of this irresponsible government. Time to start exchanging telephone numbers!
#SARSMUSTEND

“We must resist the shutting down as it will imperil small businesses, hospitals that depend on the net for specialist online services, and cripple our economy. Buhari doesn’t care; but we must force him to care! Nation-building isn’t about exercising naked power!”.

“This opportunity must not be wasted, we may never have another opportunity” — Timi Dakolo speaks on #EndSARS protest

Popular Nigerian singer, Timi Dakolo has commended Nigerian youths for the courage to speak up, and enjoined Nigerians to make good use of the opportunity.

According to Dakolo, Nigerians may never get this opportunity again, they should therefore stay focused and put their eyes on the price.

The singer also called for mobilization of thinkers and a structure to pull things through.

He tweeted,

This opportunity that has been presented to Us must not be wasted, I repeat, It must not be wasted. We may never have another in this lifetime . A golden opportunity to level the playground for every Nigerian. We need thinkers and structure to pull this thing through.

Keep your eyes on the goal, please don’t loose focus. We are this together. It is Our Nigeria.

Recall that, for the past few days Nigerians have taken to the street in different parts of the country to daily call for a total reform of the system.

The call started with a social movement on Twitter, requesting the banning of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, a unit of the Nigerian police force.

However, the relentless effort of the protesters led to the disbandment of SARS by the Inspector General of Police on Sunday, but Nigerians have continued the EndSARS protest in different parts of the country, despite the announced disbandment.

The EndSARS protest has moved from the single call of police reform, but to a total reform of governance.

Frank Edoho slams President Buhari for laughing when told #EndSARS protesters want compensation for families who lost loved ones in the protest

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TV Host, Frank Edoho has expressed displeasure at President Muhammadu Buhari for laughing at one of the demands of the #endSARS protestors.

frank edoho slams

Recall that Gov. Sanwo-Olu went to Aso-Rock Villa to present the demands of the Nigerian youths to the president. However Buhari laughed when the governor disclosed that the #EndSARS protesters were seeking compensation for those who lost their lives in the protest.

frank edoho slams

The president’s reaction stirred outrage on social media and Frank Edoho has also called out the president for laughing, stating that he doesn’t care.

He tweeted,

I still can’t stop thinking about the fact that when the Lagos State Governor told the President that the protesters were clamouring for a compensation to pay families of the people who lost their lives, Buhari started laughing.
Does he care?
Absolutely not!!!!

How I lost my driver to #EndSARS protest in Abuja – Festus Keyamo

The Minister of State, Labour & Employment, Festus Keyamo, has disclosed that his personal driver was killed in an accident during the #ENDSARS protest which held on Wednesday in Abuja.

Making this known through Twitter, the minister revealed that his driver identified as Yohanna Shankkuk was on his way to the office on foot, when a driver who was trying to escape from advancing protesters hit him.

He wrote:

“I regret to announce that my driver, Mr. Yohanna Shankuk, died yesterday in Abuja as a result of the protests. A vehicle that saw advancing protesters at Berger roundabout, made a U-turn, took the one-way back and ran over him as he was making his way on foot to my private office.”

In other news, hoodlums has taken to the streets wielding various weapons, attacking peaceful protesters.

Many vehicles have been damaged and protesters injured.

Police officer praised for helping and defending #EndSARS protesters

A police officer has been receiving applauds from Nigerians on social media, for defending and helping demonstrators during #EndSARS protest in Jos.

A Twitter user, recounted how the police officer, offered protesters a lift in a police truck after the protest and came to their defense when a mobile police officer assaulted one of them in Jos.

Following the revelation that the police officer supported and came to the aid of protesters, he has since gone viral on Twitter with many showering encomium on him.

@onemanspears tweeted, “Shoes well polished, Shirt tucked in and uniform neatly ironed, Probably the neatest police officer I’ve seen in a while especially in the afternoon o no be early mo mo lol”.

Another Twitter user wrote,

“I have done my part, can we get his account number forwarded to, @feminist_co, and at least give him 10k for other to see what it means to be a good officer. Its high time we celebrated the good ones for Nigeria to see”.

See more reactions below,

”Nigeria saved your life, now please save us” – Timaya tells President Buhari

Popular Nigerian Singer, Timaya has taken to his social media to beg the President of Nigeria, Muhammed Buhari, to save Nigerians as they call for better governance and an end to police brutality.

Timaya’s post on Twitter reads ;

You know how sick you were, before you became president @MBuhari.

Nigeria saved your life, we saved you now pls save us

Some Nigerians, while commenting on the post, said Timaya should not beg the president to do the work he was voted in to do.

See some reactions below ;

Busari wrote ;

We are done begging. No more please. We have begged enough. How hard is it protect your citizens which should be your first priority. I still can’t comprehend why he his still silent.

Chiawalamoke wrote ;

He doesn’t need him to save us, he need to listen to us, because without us there is no him, without us there no government, without us there is no country called Nigeria, we, we are we forever

Sam wrote ;

Nah don’t beg, we will get what we want from them just a matter of time

FG reopens NYSC orientation camps November 10

The Federal government has approved the reopening of orientation camps for the National Youth Service Corps NYSC on November 10.

The NYSC camps were shut in March 2020 as part of measures to contain the spread of Coronavirus.

The Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, announced the reopening of the camps via his Twitter handle on Thursday morning, October 15.

”The Resumption of the NYSC Orientation Camp for prospective Youth Corpers has been approved and opens on November 10th 2020. Full COVID-19 Protocols will be enforced.”, he tweeted.

”For the first time in three days I can smell fresh air” – Young Man who was arrested at the #ENDSARS protest writes after his release.

A young #ENDSARS protester who was arrested and brutalized but is now free has taken to his social media page to appreciate every one who fought for his freedom while he was in jail.

The young man identified as Wale shared photos of his swollen face which is a result of the beating he got at the hands of those who detained him and he was thankful that he could once again ‘smell fresh air”.

Excerpts from Wale’s post reads ;

For the first time in three days I can smell fresh air and I can tell you it feels good, all thanks to God and everyone who helped in getting me, Faruq and Olalekan out, i give a lot of thanks and appreciation to our Twitter family, everyone who stood with #freewale movement

Support has been really massive, i really appreciate, a lot of people have reached out to me already and I’m grateful. God bless you all

“Tacha is inspiring to watch, I love it” – Vee reveals

Former Big Brother Naija 2020 ‘Lockdown’ housemate, Vee, recently made an interesting comment about Pepper Dem edition star, Tacha Akide.

Vee reveals

Vee who made the comment amid the reality star’s contribution in the ongoing #EndSARS protest submitted that Tacha is indeed inspiring to watch.

The former Lockdown housemate made the comment during an exchange with a fan who said that she was proud of Tacha’s growth.

Vee reveals

Here’s what Vee said:

“She’s inspiring to watch. I love it.”

Recall that the reality star, Natacha Akide again shared her thoughts regarding the ongoing protest against Police brutality.

The BBN 2019 star was in an interview on Channels TV and she stated that promises were not enough and what they needed now was action from the government and leaders.

In her words ;

At the moment, we have given the government time. We are all in Nigeria; we hear promises; we need to see actions being taken. Legit action being taken

“I understand it is not going to happen overnight. There are certain procedures; there are certain stages to how all of this stuff can be achieved.

“At the same time, it is promises that we get to hear. We need to see action, actually. And trust me, the youths are not leaving the streets until we see action

Tacha also retweeted a tweet that quoted her from the interview saying, “Our Patience has been tested for long? THIS IS THE TIME

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