Son of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti and also a singer, Femi Kuti has reacted to the ongoing #EndSARS protest in the country.
The musician in tweet said it is shocking that there is no emergency meeting in the senate nor the Presidency despite the massive #EndSARS protest currently happening in many parts of the country.
Reacting on his page, he wrote;
”Shocking there’s no emergency meeting in senate nor the presidency . Such an important serious issue, ‘the pain of the youths/masses majority of the people of our beloved country’ police brutality, SARS killings/unnecessary harassment of our people. #EndSARS”
Shocking there’s no emergency meeting in senate nor the presidency . Such an important serious issue, ‘the pain of the youths/masses majority of the people of our beloved country’ police brutality, SARS killings/unnecessary harassment of our people. #EndSARS .
Big Brother Naija season 5 ‘Lockdown’ winner, Laycon has receive a cash gift from, Musiliu Akinsanya popularly known as MC Oluomo.
Laycon was welcomed by the leader of the Nigerian Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) Lagos chapter at his Oshodi residence on Thursdays, Oct. 7, 2020, at his residence in Oshodi, Lagos state.
MC Oluomo, took to his Instagram page to share photos from the meeting with the reality TV show winner.
He wrote;
It was a merry moment on Thursdays, Oct. 7, 2020, as Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya hosted the BBN lockdown winner -Laycon- and a team of youths.
The evening was marked with pump, funfair and an array of goodwill message for and from both icons (Laycon and MC Oluomo).
As visitation winded down, Hon. Musa Babatunde Akanni(MAKA) who was the brain behind the evening asked Laycon and other youths present to join him in presenting an award of excellence to the state chairman of transport workers Alhaji Musiliu Ayinde Akinsanya (MC Oluomo) for his outstanding support and contributions towards the development of the youths in Lagos State.
Journalist, Kemi Olunloyo, has asked Nigerian government to shutdown social media and internet in other to stop #EndSARS campaign.
The controversial Journalist, said she support the government shutting down Twitter, Instagram, Facebook during the “#EndSARS uprising”, the same way China, Togo and Turkey did.
The self acclaimed “International Journalist” said this on Twitter today, October 10.
She tweeted;
“China did it. Turkey did it. Togo did it. I’m an international journalist and I support the government shutting down @Twitter, @Facebook, @Instagram during the #EndSarsNow uprising. Last week I said this country will shout down in a week, the same ppl abusing me. #ShutitAllDown”
Popular Nigerian singer, Korede Bello has taken to Twitter to assure his fans that he’s not silent on the ongoing #EndSARS campaign, but have only been speaking in spaces that would yield visible results.
The singer who used the opportunity to commiserate with victims of SARS brutality, revealed that he been doing everything within his power and with his own funds, to ensure the demands of the people are met.
His tweet reads,
My heart breaks for every injustice meted out to the vulnerable in society by the police either by our legacy police officers, The special anti robbery squad (SARS) or any other archetype of the tactical unit of the police force.
A critical examination of the incidents as well as information I’m privy to shows this is way beyond just the SARS unit as the campaign suggests abnitio in 2017.
It seemed like we would turn a corner with the work that led to the new laws (Police Trust Fund and Police Act 2020).
And all our behind-the-scene advocacy efforts for the institution, its members and we the people, but the reality of young people as being expressed – from tech guys to entertainment professional shows that there more work to be done.
I am not silent & I’ve never been silent. I’ve only been speaking in spaces I’m convinced can decisively provide policy solutions to these recurring challenges. Something has to give & we must adopt & consistently implement solution that works for our country & generations unborn.
We must not have a society where young people (and anybody for that matter) are openly expressing their discontent about their relationship with an institution as critical as the Police and we don’t find solutions that work and implement them consistently.
Do not despair guys, we stay demanding and stay engaging. we cry with eyes wide open but we must also walk the path of helpful and practicable solutions. #PoliceAccountability #PoliceforthePeople #ReformPolice.
I empathize and understand all that we’ve been through in the past years and I’ve been doing everything within my power and with my own funds, working earnestly to ensure the demands of the people are met. On #EndSARS #ReformPoliceNG we stand.
Rapper, Yung6ix who is currently in Los Angeles, US has taken it upon himself to lead Nigerians in a peaceful protest against police brutality.
The rapper and some other Nigerians took to the streets of Los Angeles on Friday October 9, to protest against police brutality and called for the disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) in the country.
The rapper, who was joined by a few friends for the peaceful demonstration promised to lead another protest next week if the situation in the country doesn’t change.
Taking to his Intagram page the rapper wrote; Took to the streets of Los Angeles yesterday, if the situation doesn’t Change we will march the streets of Los Angeles again next week. We must be a part of the change we wish to see in our economy #endsars #stoppolicebrutality #blm ??
Popular Nigerian Singer and MAVIN Signee, Rema has taken to his social media page to show off his new hair-cut which is seemingly in solidarity with the #ENDSARS movement.
Sharing the photos of his new hairstyle, the ‘Beamer’ singer wrote ;
BBNaija ‘lockdown’ housemate and Actress, Erica Nlewedim has shown support for protesters at the #ENDSARS campaign in Lagos State.
A video making the rounds on social media captured the moment she shared food and relief items at a protest ground in Lekki, Lagos.
Although she asked not to be recorded, people couldn’t help but appreciate her kind gesture and they noted that she’s a public face so there’d always be recordings of her actions.
Nollywood Actress. Didi Ekanem has revealed what she feels might happen if the #ENDSARS campaign becomes a fruitful one in the end.
The #EndSARS campaign which has taken a prominent spot nationwide in the last few days as more youths and celebrities alike have joined the movement.
The actress who revealed that she wants SARS scrapped, added that her fear is they may become ”armed robbers since they were already one in uniform.”
In her words ;
#EndSars and provide a better means of protection for us. I’m worried that these SARS men will now venture into full time robbery because they were already criminals in uniform. #endsarsbrutality
A Nigerian man has renounced his nationality after he got into the United States Navy and he gave his reason for taking such an action.
According to the man known as Aregbesola, he was jobless for years in his country of birth (Nigeria), however the U.S found potentials in him and he’s now a better person.
His post read ;
I was jobless for so many years, my country of birth (Nigeria, now renounced) failed me, but the U.S NAVY saw potentials in me and made me a fine ass sailor, working on Jet engines.
A Nigerian lady has taken to social media to drop a desperate plea for help as she claims she’s been severely assaulted by her partner.
According to her, she had to lock herself up in a room, to save her life because he’s been threatening to kill her — the lady went on to give her physical address while sharing photos of the bruises she’s sustained following her assault.
She wrote alongside the photo,
HELP HELP HELP please I need help am a victim of domestic violence I had to lock my self up in a room to save my life he is treating to kill please help me
it happening now please I need to come out alive the address is Amuwo odofin Lagos Lakeview estate phase ii Tummy Tummy house 7a flat 4
Popular Nigerian actress and billionaire wife, Regina Daniels is celebrating her birthday today, October 10th, and her co-wife, Laila Charani, has taken to social media to celebrate her.
Laila Charani is the Moroccan wife of Nigerian billionaire, Ned Nwoko.
The senior wife, in celebrating the actress and mother of one on her birthday, shared photos of Regina on her Instagram page and penned down heartwarming message.
She wrote,
“Happy birthday to my pretty @regina.daniels ❤️??”.
Regina Daniels is the 6th wife of billionaire and politician Ned Nwoko, and recently welcomed a son with her husband.
The mother of one, took to her official Instagram page recently to share lovely photos of herself, her billionaire husband, and their son, Munir.
Sharing the photos, the actress wrote,
A young beautiful, sexy and intellectual queen, (me) @regina.daniels an intelligent and inspiring king ( @princenednwoko ) and a priceless jewel (prince) ( @princemunirnwoko ❤️❤️.
Similarly, the actress some days ago, celebrated the infant as he clock 3 months. The new mum expressed how eager she is to see her son Prince Munir crawl and do some other things as she celebrates him.
Popular Nollywood actress, Toyin Abraham has finally joined the protest against police brutality in the country, after she was dragged to pieces on social media by Nigerians.
The actress who joined several other celebrities and aggrieved Nigerians, now claims that she’s more than her movies, but an instrument of change.
Sharing video of the protest on her official Twitter page, calls on other Nigerians to lend their voices to ensure the demands of the populace are met.
She tweeted,
I am more than my movies, I am an instrument for change and a destiny implementer. You can do this. love you all. #EndSARS.
Watch video below,
Recall that, Toyin Abraham was under serious heat by Nigerians yesterday, over her insensitive comment on the #EndSARS protest.
Abraham had since the release of her new movie, Fate of Alakada been promoting it on all her social media pages and recently, in light of the protests by Nigerian youths pushing for the end of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad division of the Nigerian police force, the actress still continued with the promotion of her movie.
This prompted people inquiring why on why she isn’t joining the #EndSARS campaign and the response she gave is what has triggered Nigerians, making her the top current trending topic on Nigerian Twitter.
Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, popularly known by his stage name Davido, has announced that he would be leading a protest in Abuja tomorrow, Sunday, October 11th, against Police brutality.
The music star, moments ago, made his intention of joining the #EndSARS protest known on Twitter.
The fem crooner, who is presently in Abuja, through the micro-blogging platform called on other aggrieved youths to join in the protest.
He tweeted,
“Abuja tomorrow, who with me”.
In another tweet he wrote, “We need dialogue with the top ASAP … no zoom no phone call no ig live … we want face to face”.
Recall that, the call to scrap the Special Anti Robbery Squad unit of the Nigerian police force, has gained momentum in the past few days, with many Nigerian and international celebrities, lending their voices to ensure there’s an end to police brutality in the country.
Similarly, popular Nigerian singer, Naira Marley has hinted on the possibility of planning another protest against the incessant killing of Nigerians by SARS official.
The Marlian president who boasts on the number of crowd he would possibly gather, has stated that if after one week and there are no changes, he would plan another protest and nothing would stop him this time.
A suspected Nigerian police officer —possibly part of the infamous police division, SARS— has bragged to shoot waste his ammunition on anyone who challenges his job amid the ongoing EndSARs nationwide protest.
In a video that’s begun serving rounds on social media, the police officer is heard emphasizing shooting anyone that comes his way in the name of protesting against police brutality and harassment.
Watch him below,
It should be recalled that the #Endsars protest started some 72 hours ago — a movement led by celebrities alongside Nigerian youths against a unit of the police force – Special Anti-Robbery Squads, SARs – over incessant harassment and brutality of innocent civilians.
Nigerian music executive, Don Jazzy has joined the league of Nigerian celebrities who are storming the streets of the country to lend their voices on the #EndSARS campaign.
The #EndSARS protest began some days back with a lot of Nigerian youths hitting the streets in their respective locations to push for the end of infamous Nigerian Police Force unit, SARS.
Celebrities like Falz, Runtown, Tiwa Savage, Toke Makinwa and more have been spotted on the streets of Lagos joining forces with other youths to get the attention of the government so as to bring an end to the infamous police division.
MAVINs music record label executive, Don Jazzy has also been spotted recently joining in the campaign as he took to the streets of Lagos to protest.
In a video he made of himself, the music producer is heard saying “they think we’re joking but we are not“. Watch him below,
Big Brother Naija star, Erica has taken to social media to vent her anger, as she warns that people should not mistake her silence for weakness.
In the course of the week, the actress visited a lounge, and the management took her photos and shared them without her permission.
This act got the TV star angry and she took to Twitter express her displeasure, stating that no one should think she is weak because she chooses to ignore certain things.
She tweeted,
“Don’t ever think I’m weak because I choose to ignore! You all will regret pissing me off I promise you! As for the lounge that recorded me without my permission and created a whole advert using my image and name.
“You will hear from my lawyers, my people will never patronize you & no your name won’t be mentioned, you already stole publicity using me and that will be the last!
“If you say you’re an elite but use different opportunities to insult me then stay very far from me, make up your mind! Know what you stand for and own it with your chest! This is a no fake zone!”
After a couple of months since his last single, singer Joeboy drops another banger and he titled this ‘Lonely’.
The emPawa Africa artist teases his new song ‘Lonely’ on Instagram promising fans this would be a hit. Joeboy tells his lover to pull up because he can’t be lonely another night.
Nigerian actor, IK Ogbonna has taken to his social media page to share some relationship and love tips with his fan.
IK Ogbonna cited on his Instagram page that one can know how much his partner loves him or her when the partner still talks to them after giving him or her a broken heart.
He wrote;
“If you break someone’s heart and the person still talks to you with the same excitement and respect, believe me they really love you”
Nigerians have taken to social media to blast Big Brother Naija 2020 winner Laycon for shooting a music video amid the ongoing #EndSARs protest. in the country.
The protest against police brutality and harassment started over three days ago and since then protesters have been turning up in numbers.
This is also as celebrities’ both Nigerian and international have been lending their voices to the reverberating #EndSARS call.
Youths have however called out the crowned Youth Ambassador of Ogun State, Laycon for allegedly choosing to shoot a music video amid outcry and demonstrations.
In a series of tweets, media users slammed the reality TV star and called him all sorts of names.
The Deputy Governor of Lagos state, Obafemi Hamzat has narrated how he suffered harassment from special anti-robbery squad (SARS)officers four years ago.
This narration was made by the deputy governor while addressing #EndSARS protesters at Alausa, Ikeja, the capital of Lagos state on Friday.
The Deputy Governor disclosed that SARS operatives harassed him in the Amuwo-Odofin area of the state.
Hundreds of protesters are demanding that authorities should disband SARS, a special unit of the police force that has been accused of excesses, mainly regarding youths.
While appealing the protesters to be orderly, the deputy governor said the action of some SARS operatives is enough to upset any citizen.
“Every decent Nigerian will be upset. This happened to me four years ago. I was going to Amuwo Odofin…they (SARS operatives) were not in uniform, they had guns, they just double crossed us and said we should get out,” Hamzat told the protesters.
The deputy governor said the state government would continue to engage the police leadership and the federal government to address the issues raised by the citizens and bring about needed change in the police operations.
“The tenet of the police operation is to protect the citizens. Security operatives don’t have the right to trample on the rights of law-abiding citizens, because of their unfamiliar looks, or because they are carrying laptops or iPhones. It is wrong for any police officer to expressly accuse or pronounce someone, irrespective of age, guilty because they have dreads or ride luxury vehicles,” he said.
“As a government, we support evidence-based investigations and actions driven by intelligence. The procedure of arrest and prosecution must be followed through. We are equally aggrieved like every other law-abiding Nigerian. If a young man or woman who is legitimately doing his or her job is attacked or maimed by police officers for no reason, we will never support that. We condemn police brutality in whatever guise and we will continue to engage their leadership for change.”
Hamzat said it would be counterproductive to pull down the entire operation of the police because of the infractions committed by a few bad eggs in the system.
He added that there were processes to be followed in calling for change in its operations.
“We fully understand the reasons for your anger but this demonstration must also carried out in line with the law. If we employ violence or destruction to drive home our grievances, we will also be hurting ourselves. The protest must be orderly, so that those concerned will get the salient point of the message.
“You can’t block the road, disrupt free flow of traffic and prevent other people from embarking on their lawful duties, especially the emergency responders. As citizens, it is within your rights to express your grievances but let us exercise caution and eschew violence. The authorities have heard your voice and I hope we all leave the roads with the understanding that drastic changes will be effected.”
The Rivers State Police Command has rescued a two-week-old baby boy, who was allegedly sold by the grandmother at birth for N1.3million.
According to the police, Antonia Amos, sold the child because she claimed her daughter’s baby daddy had yet to pay her bride price.
It was gathered that Amos was arrested after the father of the baby, Christian Duru reported the case to the police.
The Commissioner of Police (CP), Joseph Mukan, said the suspect led the Detectives to Ukanafun LGA in Akwa-Ibom State where one Pauline Umoh was arrested.
She later led the Police to Mgbidi in Imo State where the buyer, Juliana Obianwa was arrested and the baby recovered.
The CP said efforts are on to arrest others involved in the crime.
A Nigerian man has lightened up the mood surrounding nationwide protests against the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) by narrating the hilarious was a fellow protester did not show solidarity when they were being chased.
The man with Twitter handle @mr_opera_Sneh revealed that while protesting in Ife, Osun state, police officers were sent to disperse them, and during the moment, they took to their heels and he headed towards the same direction with another man.
He and the man arrived at the house of a stranger but the other man reached first but instead of waiting for him to arrive, he quickly locked the house.
@Mr_opera_Sneh said he pleaded with the man to let him in but he blatantly refused.
“Omo in the heat of today’s protest in ife, while Police were chasing and harassing us with tear gas. I and one protester ran towards a house, this guy entered the house before me and locked me out. I beg werey, him no open door. For another person house oo! E still dey shock me.” he tweeted.
Omo in the heat of today's protest in ife, while Police were chasing and harassing us with tear gas. I and one protester ran towards a house, this guy entered the house before me and locked me out. I beg werey, him no open door. For another person house oo! E still dey shock me
Daughter of Mount Zion Filmmaker, Mike Bamiloye, Darasimi, and her fiance, Lawrence held their traditional wedding recently.
The elated Christian filmmaker who shared photos from the event, wrote on Instagram,
DARASIMI AND LAWRENCE TRADITIONAL WEDDING.
The Lord made it great for us. The Lord fought down His glory over us.
It was Awesome and Glorious.
More photos below,
The leader of the Mount Zion Faith Drama Ministries, Mike Bamiloye and his wife, Gloria, recently celebrated their 32nd wedding anniversary.
The clergyman took out time to reflect on how they made plans to get married despite having nothing and how they have continued to stay married 32 years after.
In a post shared on his Instagram page, Bamiloye mentioned that his wife entered into marriage with a man who had no tangible job but was only going about ”acting up and down”.
He mentioned that his wife was adamant about getting married to him despite his poor financial status. He recounted how family members and friends rallied round to make their wedding a success because he couldn’t foot the bills. Continue reading
Big Brother Naija reality TV show host, Ebuka Obi Uchendu has taken to his social media page to disclose the bitter experience he had with SARS in 2005.
Ebuka
According to him, he had a bitter experience with SARS in November 2005 which he will never forget in his entire life.
This revelation from Ebuka follows after the recent call on government for the disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) which initiated the hashtag EndSarsNow on Twitter.
Taking to his Twitter page, Ebuka narrated how SARS opened fire on him in 2005 but luckily for him, he escaped.
Nollywood actress, Adesua Etomi-Wellington recently weighed in on the #EndSARS campaign that’s currently gaining serious momentum across the country and the world at large.
She took to Twitter to lend her voice on the campaign saying “Today is a good day to #EndSARS” — upon seeing her tweet, a follower of hers then quoted it asking her if she’s tweeting from the protest ground or from her house.
This prompted Adesua to maturely respond to the tweep saying while some can go to the streets to protest, some others can’t, but can still use to their voices to amplify the situation.
She also asked that the follower channel his energy on the people whose attention is needed and are not responding. Here’s their exchange below,
A video that’s began serving rounds on social media captures the moment a Nigerian man displayed bravery despite being assaulted during an #endsars protest in the country.
The protester who is visibly enraged over the constant brutality of men of the Nigerian Police force, was accosted by some soldiers who wanted him and other protesters to quit the protest and retreat to their various abodes.
However, the dauntless protester refused to back down and stop his protest, even when the soldiers cocked their guns and brought out their whips which one of them used in assaulting him.
The video has now served rounds on social media with Nigerians applauding the protester for his bravery amid threats from the soldiers.
Head of states, President Muhammadu Buhari has finally reacted to the massive nationwide #EndSARS protest against Police brutality.
The #EndSARS protest began earlier this week with celebrities across the country converging alongside Nigerian youths to disband men of the Special Anti-Robbery Squads, SARs.
In reaction to the protest that has been on for over 72 hours, President Buhari weighed in on the plans set in motion to meet the conditions of the citizens.
According to him, he’s been briefed by the IGP. In a series of tweets via the microblogging platform, Buhari wrote,
I met again with the IGP tonight. Our determination to reform the police should never be in doubt. I am being briefed regularly on the reform efforts ongoing to end police brutality and unethical conduct, and ensure that the Police are fully accountable to the people.
The IG already has my firm instructions to conclusively address the concerns of Nigerians regarding these excesses, & ensure erring personnel are brought to justice. I appeal for patience & calm, even as Nigerians freely exercise their right to peacefully make their views known.
The vast majority of men and women of the Nigeria Police Force are patriotic and committed to protecting the lives and livelihoods of Nigerians, and we will continue to support them to do their job.
Stefflon Don, the Girlfriend of popular Nigerian Singer and Africa Giant, Burna Boy, has revealed that he is doing more than just tweeting as regards the #EndSars campaign.
She made the disclosure while adding her own voice to the cause.
She’d taken to Twitter to write ;
I really do not get how ppl can be so Evil, especially against their own. This shit makes me so sad
A fan then asked ;
Where’s your mans??
She replied ;
He is doing something that will help out allot more than just sending out tweet, I promise.
