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.
They asked that authorities proscribe SARS for their extra-judicial activities.
“Stop killing our children, they are the leaders of tomorrow”, they chanted.
Recall that days ago, Wizkid called President Muhammadu Buhari an old man in reaction to a tweet from the Nigerian leader wishing United States President Donald Trump recovery after he tested positive for COVID-19.
Lauretta reacted to Wizkid’s post by calling him a dumb kid.
Bashir Ahmad, the Personal Assistant on New Media to President Buhari has hinted that ”action will be taken soon” as regards the nationwide calls for an end to infamous police unit, SARS.
Bashir took to his Twitter page to reveal that the President has been briefed by the Inspector General of Police and he’s such it’ll end in the best interest of Nigerians.
His tweet read ;
Good people of Nigeria have every right to protest the #PoliceBrutality or anything they see is not going on well. The President was briefed yesterday by the IG of Police, I am very sure action will be taken and in the best interest of Nigerians.
Good people of Nigeria have every right to protest the #PoliceBrutality or anything they see is not going on well. The President was briefed yesterday by the IG of Police, I am very sure action will be taken and in the best interest of Nigerians. #EndSARSProtests
A Nigerian lady simply identified as Daberechi took to social media to brag about her beauty, while stating the type of man she would never settle down with.
According to Daberechi who took to Facebook, said her beauty is not the type for broke men.
She caused a stir with her pictures which some described as beautiful but turned many off with her caption which many see as being condescending.
The lady wrote:
“I can never marry a broke man
With this my beauty.”
Her post has attracted heavy bashing online especially from men who mocked her that beauty fades and a pretty face alone can not build a good home.
The Nigeria Police Public Relations Officer, Frank Mba, has given reasons why it will be difficult to scrap the special anti-robbery squad (SARS).
PPRO Mba said this while addressing the nationwide protest against the police unit, in an interview with Channel TV, on Friday, October 9.
In his words ;
“If the #EndSARS hashtag is seen as a symbolic call for the reform of SARS, I would say clearly that the leadership of the NPF is in line and ready to work with those making that call,”
However, if the hashtag should be seen as a call for the total disbandment of SARS, I would tell you very clearly that it will be difficult for any responsible organisation to work that path, taking into cognisance the amount of investment in training that government has made in setting up that department and the very critical roles it is playing.
As a matter of fact, we have received a lot of calls from people particularly in states like Maiduguri, Yobe, and some other parts of the north where SARS operatives are deeply embedded in the fight against banditry, insurgency.
And these people have made it very clear that ending SARS is not even an option for them because of the critical roles SARS operatives are playing in those areas, heavily on bandits, terrorists and other kinds of criminals.”
Popular Nollywood Actress, Genevieve Nnaji has taken to her social media page to add her voice to the #ENDSARS campaign as she recounted how her 13-year-old cousin was harassed for carrying her own laptop.
Genevieve made this disclosure in an open letter she wrote to President Buhari.
Part of her open letter reads
My Niece was harrased by SARS for carrying a laptop. Her own laptop.
She was slapped across the face for simply asking why her laptop was being seized.
At only 13, she had to deal with police brutality. Complaints were made and nothing was done. No one is spared and we are all affected.
I’m getting weary and tired of being optimistic about change but even the i can’t complain.
Popular Nigerian singer, Naira Marley has opined that the ongoing #EndSARS protest can possibly result in a revolution.
The singer took to his official Twitter account to state that, the ongoing protest against police brutality can result in a forcible overthrow of government, as he addressed some peculiar problems that have popped up as a result of these protests.
He tweeted,
“This endsars shii can end in revolution”.
Recall that, Naira has given the government one week ultimatum to scrap the Special Anti Robbery Squad, or he leads another protest.
He hinted on the possibility of planning another protest, against the incessant killing of Nigerians by SARS officials.
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.
Similarly, Naira thanked every youths who went out to protest today, and enjoined them to stay safe while protesting.
Former Big Brother Naija housemate and billionaire son, Kiddwaya, visited his hometown in Benue state and was welcomed by a cheering crowd of youths.
However, when the reality TV star arrived Makurdi, capital of Benue state, the youths blocked his entourage, insisting that he gives them cash gift before he would be allowed to pass.
The billionaire son to their surprise pleaded with them to allow him pass, claiming he’s presently without cash.
In other news, Kidd has taken to his social media page to send a message to detractors who are trying hard to limit his social media presence.
Apparently, Kiddwaya’s social media pages are experiencing some sort of hiccups and he has now declared that his brand supersedes social media.
His post on his Insta-story reads,
“My IG account is on shadow ban.
My Twitter is suspended.
The WDG movement is beyond socal media.
It’s a force that cannot be stopped, so do your best because we are not going anywhere”.
Popular Nollywood actress, Genevieve Nnaji has appealed to the presidency to dissolve the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), amid the ongoing #EndSARS protest in Nigeria.
Genevieve wrote an open letter to President Muhammadu Buhari urging him to speak up and address the nation because Nigerians are not mind readers.
According to her, she is deeply saddened by the state of the Nation as it is difficult to differentiate between criminals and law enforcement officers.
While she admitted that there are still good people in the force, she stated that the bad eggs have overshadowed them. Further adding that there is lack of value for human life in our country.
The stellar actress recounted the shocking experience of her 13-year-old niece in the hands of SARS operatives and how no action was taking it even after laying complaints of this.
In the light of all this, she pleaded with the President to command his troops to stand down.
Controversial investigative journalist, Kemi Olunloyo has alleged that people between the ages of 18 and 25 protesting against the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) are criminals.
She took to her Twitter account to make this controversial statement which has brought the wrath of angry social media users on her.
According to Kemi, persons within the said age range who never reported SARS’s harassments and extortion to the Police are possibly criminals.
She also asserted that armed robbers have also joined the campaign to disband the SARS unit of the Nigerian Police force.
Her tweet reads,
If you are 18-25 yo on Twitter protesting #endsars you are possibly a criminal if you claim harassment and extortion and NEVER reported it to @PoliceNG_CRU. Even the armed robbers are screaming #EndSARSImmediately.
If you are 18-25 yo on Twitter protesting #endsars you are possibly a criminal if you claim harassment and extortion and NEVER reported it to @PoliceNG_CRU. Even the armed robbers are screaming #EndSARSImmediately
— Dr Kemi Olunloyo?️?? #Kemitalks (@KemiOlunloyo) October 8, 2020
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has granted state pardon to Popular Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele and her husband JJC skillz.
Recall that the couple was earlier convicted, for violating the state’s COVID-19 directives.
Moyosore Onigbanjo, the state attorney-general and commissioner for justice, in a statement on Friday, October 9th stated that the the governor’s action was based on recommendations of the state advisory council on prerogative of mercy, under the powers conferred on the governor by section 212 (1) & (2) of the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (FRN) as amended.
In April, the couple was arrested by the Lagos State Police command over hosting a house party amid the Covid-19 lockdown order in the state.
For violating COVID-19 directives of the state, a magistrate court sitting in Lagos sentenced the actress and her husband to 14 days community service each.
The court also directed them to pay a fine of N100,000. The duo pleaded guilty to a one-count charge of hosting a gathering of 20 persons and over, contrary to the social distancing directives of the Lagos State Government.
YBNL princess, Temmie Ovwasa has been spotted at the lesbian and gay gathering which held in Lagos recently.
Gay rights activist, Amara The Lesbian shared a video documentation of their hangout on microblogging platform, Twitter with the caption;
New Video Alert Police cars revolving light
Lesbianing in LAGOS and our very own GAY church! |Pt 2
In the video, Temmie was seen in a room with other members of the LGBT community having a conversation about the challenges they face being homosexuals.
Temmie Ovwasa, who describes herself as a Feminist witch, also shared a picture of the gay gathering on her Instagram page.
In a recent post, YBNL’s artiste, Temmie Ovwasa has sparked a controversy with her comment online as she reacted to the report of Nigerian ladies who admitted that they lied after the man they accused of rape dragged them to court.
Temmie Ovwasa popularly known as YBNL Princess wrote in her tweet that even if a rape allegation turned out to be false, if a lady said she was raped she was raped. She further stated that if the lady involved retracted her statement publicly, she still believes she was raped.
Her tweet reads;
If she says she was raped,then she was raped.
Idgaf about any “evidence “ from a man,it’s not the first time a rapist will try to prove his “innocence”.
If she comes out to “retract” her statement,I still believe that she was raped.
Period.
Singer, Dencia, has blasted those protesting on the streets against SARS brutality claiming that they are putting their own lives at risk.
The talented songstress said that #EndSARS protestors are embarking on a suicidal mission as the celebrities who claim are speaking against SARS and Police don’t appear or appear with their security guards, whereas the ordinary citizens who have no money or insurance put their lives in front but can’t protect themselves from the Police force in case of any eventuality.
Taking to her Instagram story, she wrote,
“Celebrities and rich folks Egging poor folks to go out & protest , do this & that. The damn celebrities don’t show up or show up with security that’ll protect them.
“U out there with no money, no insurance, no bail 5,u guys are suicidal huh? The rich folks and celebs have all the connects, if they realty want change, hire lawyers, write petitions & take to the senate, talk to their friends in the government etc Y’all not tired of just being angry, hungry & fighting All day.”
