Former Ivorian International, Didier Drogba and basketball superstar, Lebron James have joined the #EndSARS protest in Nigeria.
Drogba said Nigeria is a country he loved so much because he had so many friends who had played football with him.
He said based on that, he lent his voice with the good people of Nigeria to protest against SARS.
“Nigeria is one of the country i love so much because I have lots of friends there that we have played Soccer ball together so I am joining my voice with the good people of Flag of Nigeria to protest against S-SARS, so I say together we will #EndSWAT #SARSMUSTENDNOW,” he tweeted.
Also, Lebron James on his twitter handle said Nigeria is a country he loved so much and that he joined in calling for #EndSARS now.
“Nigeria is one of the country I love so much, Crying face, so I say together we will #EndSWAT and #SARSMUSTENDNOW,” he tweeted.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal office, has arrested one, Ezekiel Sunday Emmanuel, for allegedly defrauding an American national, Collins Meresha, to the tune of $7,000.
Emmanuel, who presents himself as Frederick Nnaemeka Leonard, a Nollywood actor, was handed over to the EFCC on 8 October.
He was first arrested by the Chief Security Officer of Federal Airports Authority, FAAN, who caught him while engaging in a heated argument with Meresha on October 6, 2020.
It turned out that Meresha was invited to Nigeria by the suspect under the guise that he was Leonard, whom she had been dating online.
Meresha was stunned when she was received at the airport by Emmanuel.
He was not the Nollywood actor that she hoped to see.
The suspect will soon be charged to court as soon as investigation is concluded.
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Tuesday, paid a condolence visit to the family of deceased Jimoh Isiaka and two other victims of the violence that erupted during the ENDSARS protests.
Makinde was accompanied by top government functionaries, the Speaker, Oyo state Hosue of Assembly, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin, and some lawmakers.
He explained that beyond the EndSARS protest, most Nigerians have become frustrated over prevailing harsh economic reality in the country and if government fail to address youth idleness with gainful employment there might be a future disaster
The governor also noted that while his government was not against peaceful protest, protesters must be responsible enough to voice their concerns as the state government would work more at ensuring youths in the state were meaningfully engaged.
Makinde also ordered the immediate release of N100 million for the renovation of Soun of Ogbomoso’s palace, following the violence that erupted in Ogbomoso axis of the state, weekend, as a result of the ENDSARS protest, which led to the destruction of property of Oba Jimoh Oyewumi, Ajagungbade’s palace.
This is as the governor, also ordered the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters in the state, Chief Bayo Lawal and the Caretaker Chairman, Ogbomoso North Local Government Council to do an assessment and documentation of the vandalised parts of the palace as well as vehicles to determine what would be repaired and those to be replaced.
While appealing to the Soun to forgive the perpetrators, Governor Makinde, who described the protesters as the monarch’s children assures that the government would meaningfully engage the youths population to douse the tension and prevent a possible recall.
In his response, the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Oyewunmi appreciated the visit and urged the government to wake up to it numerous responsibilities.
The monarch also assured that the traditional institution would continue to play its role in supporting the government for a better society.
Vanguard recalled that the angry youths destroyed properties worth millions of naira in the main palace of the monarch, ransacked and destroyed properties in an adjacent building to the Soun’s palace, popularly known as Oba Oladunni hall, as well as about ten vehicles damaged.
The governor who was received by the Secretary to the monarch, Mr Toyin Ajamu was also conducted round the palace to see the degree of damages done to the palace.
Opoor yea yea, lol. Governor Sanwo-Olu who has been giving listening ears to Lagos ENDSARS protesters and just yesterday ordered the Commissioner of police to release every arrested protester has joined the Lagos #EndSARS protest.
A twitter user who shared the photos said the Governor said ''he wants to walk the walk''.
Popular Nigerian artiste, Burna Boy, has explained the rationale behind his absence during the End SARS protests across the country.
Burna Boy said he was dealing with a personal family issue at the beginning of the protests, adding that his mother had serious surgery last week.
Nigerians across the country have been protesting the illegality and unconstitutional activities of SARS operatives.
Nigerian musician, Davido, and other entertainers were seen at the protest ground on Sunday in Abuja, calling for the end of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS.
However, the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu on Sunday, announced the disbandment of SARS, following days of online and offline protests.
Reacting to the development, Burna Boy, in a tweet via his Twitter handle on Monday said he was busy in making sure that his mother recovers.
He tweeted: “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.”
All End SARS protesters detained in Lagos have been freed.
They are Okara Nkem, Ayodeji Ayeni, Nduka Treasure, Adeola Adebayo, Adetifa Olanrewaju and Ademola Ojabodu.
Their freedom was facilitated by House of Representatives Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Feyikemi Abudu, Moe Odele, among others.
There were fears of a mob attack which would degenerate the ongoing situation.
The Speaker and the Governor spoke on their intervention Tuesday night.
“Gladly we have been able to secure the release of Ademola Ojabodu, the last of the 6 arrested people. We must and will continue to protect our rights at all times”, Gbaja tweeted.
“I gave a directive to the CP to effect the release of the arrested protesters and they have all been released. Every citizen has a right to protest peacefully”, Sanwo-Olu tweeted an hour later.
He assured that no one will be punished for engaging in a peaceful protest.
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has banned End SARS protest in the State.
Port Harcourt was meant to have its turn of the #EndSARS protest, today, Tuesday October 13, 2020.
But Wike in a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Communications in the State, said the decision to ban the proposed protest follows the scrapping of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad by the Inspector General of Police.
The statement reads; “The Rivers State Government hereby wishes to inform the general public that all forms of protests have been banned throughout the State.
“Therefore, all proposed protests under #End SARS 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.”
“The Governor, therefore, calls on parents and guardians 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,” Wike warned.
U.S rapper and entrepreneur Kanye West, has declared support for Nigerians, clamouring for a reform of the country’s Police.
West in a Tweet said :’I stand with my Nigerian brothers and sisters to end police brutality, the government must answer to the peoples cries #EndPoliceBrutalityinNigeria’
He joins celebrities such as Trey Songz, Cardi B and other foreigners to show their support for the Nigerian youth.
I stand with my Nigerian brothers and sisters to end police brutality, the government must answer to the peoples cries #EndPoliceBrutalityinNigeria
President Donald Trump has reportedly tested negative for the deadly Coronavirus (COVID-19) on consecutive days.
This was confirmed by White House physician Sean Conley as the President is heading for a campaign rally in Florida.
“In response to your inquiry regarding the President’s most recent COVID-19 tests, I can share with you that he has tested NEGATIVE, on consecutive days, using the Abbott BinaxNOW antigen card” CNN reported.
Conley wrote in a memo, noting that those tests were taken “in context with additional clinical and laboratory data.”
Trump is “not infectious to others”.
His memo comes moments after the President was seen boarding Air Force One without a mask on his way to Sanford, Florida, where he will rally a large group of supporters, many of whom are not wearing masks.
Ooni of Ife Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi has relieved his daughter’s ordeal in the hands of operatives of the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).
The monarch, who declared support for the ongoing #EndSARS protests, warned the police to stop attacking the demonstrators.
In a statement posted on his Twitter account, the monarch warned the police to stop persecuting demonstrators.
He said the youths were fighting a good cause which would positively affect security operatives in the long run.
He said: “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.”
The monarch said he had been informed that many innocent people had been arrested and detained, but that he was “pursuing the matter and they will be set free.”
He added: “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 movements 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.”
Oyo state Governor, Seyi Makinde has addressed the people of his state saying PEACEFUL PROTESTS are very LEGITIMATE and no one deserves to get hurt during such.
He said henceforth, other security agencies in the state will monitor the ENDSARS protests and not the police. He also tasked the youths to continue their peaceful protest as all will be in place for their safety.
Watch the video below....
As I stated clearly in my earlier statement, peaceful protests are a legitimate way for citizens to make their grievances known to the government, and it is totally unacceptable for anyone to be hurt during such protests. pic.twitter.com/lgYPwaKLLl
The House of Representatives says the increase in subscription by Multichoice/DSTV, is unacceptable, insists on Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO).
Rep. Unyime Idem, Chairman, House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee investigating the non-implementation of PAYGO Tariff said this on Monday in Abuja.
He said that given the current situation as occasioned by COVID-19 pandemic, Multichoice/DSTV should suspend the increase in the monthly subscription.
Idem said that the house was of the opinion that MultiChoice, the owners of DSTV was not sensitive to the plight of Nigerians for increasing tariff of their various bouquets and anchoring that on VAT increment from five per cent to 7.5 per cent.
He added that most DSTV bouquet price tariff was more than 2.5 per cent increment, unlike many other companies, local and international that were providing palliative to cushion the effects of COVID-19 pandemic.
He said the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed and the Acting Director-General of Nigeria Broadcasting Commission (NBC), confirmed to the committee that PAYGO model was possible.
He added that it had started in Nigeria with other providers, adding that there was a new approved NBC agreed to by all stakeholders.
The chairman said the committee was committed to the full implementation of the PAYGO, Pa- Per View-and-Pay-Per-Watch model in Nigeria.
The Deputy Chairman of the committee, Rep. John Dyegh, said the House was in possession of document from the Minister of Information showing that the PAYG was possible.
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said that the government will compensate victims of Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) killings in the state.
Sanwo-Olu gave the assurance on Monday, while addressing the #EndSARS protesters at the Lekki Toll Gate.
He said that the compensation and other agitations of the protesters would be addressed amicably, and urged them to calm down.
The governor, who read out some of the names of the people who were victims of SARS excesses, assured the youths that the government would get to the families and compensate them.
According to him, the voices of the youths have been heard, and the conversation should now be on the next step forward.
Sanwo-Olu said that he would take their demands directly to President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja by Tuesday.
The Inspector General of Police (I-GP), Mohammed Adamu, had on Sunday announced the disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad following days of protests over reported excesses.
Despite the disbandment, #EndSARS protesters, in the early hours of Monday stormed the Lekki Toll Gate section of the Lekki-Epe Expressway, Lagos, to resume demonstrations.
The development led to several hours of gridlock in which commuters and motorists on their way to work were caught up, while others returned home.
IGP Adamu had said a new policing arrangement to replace the dissolved police unit would be announced in due course.
He said that all officers of the disbanded SARS had been redeployed with “immediate effect”.
Meanwhile, the protesters on Monday demanded that the police authorities “carry out psychological evaluation and re-training of all disbanded SARS officers before they are redeployed.”
They also demanded the “release of all arrested protesters, justice for all deceased victims of police brutality and appropriate compensation for their families.”
They also demanded “increased salaries for police officers as well as establishment of an independent body to oversee the investigation and prosecution of police misconduct within 10 days.
Meanwhile, President Buhari said on Monday that the disbandment of the SARS was the first step to extensive police reforms by his administration.
One policeman has been killed and two others hospitalised in Surulere area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria as the #EndSARS protest turns violent.
The peaceful protest turned something else when the police allegedly shot one of the protesters dead.
Some of the protesters were said to have attacked the Surulere Police Division with three policemen seriously wounded.
A top police chief confided in PM NEWS that one of the police officers has been confirmed dead, while two others were still in critical condition at the hospital.
The intestine of the dead police officer gushed out.
The violence began following alleged shooting of protesters by the police in Surulere, in which one of them later died despite attempt to revive him.
The angry #EndSARS protesters were said to have gone on rampage and attacked the police station.
Students of the Polytechnic, Ibadan shut all the gates leading to the institution to protest inability to register for the examination that was earlier fixed for Monday.
All workers both academic and non-academic were prevented from gaining entry into the campus.
When Vanguard visited the institution, all the gates were locked while staff and students were seen waiting endlessly at the gate.
Vanguard gathered that the management had fixed the examination for Monday but the students complained that they were unable to complete their registration process.
In a statement signed by the Registrar of the Institution, Mrs Modupe Fawale, she noted that ”The Management of The Polytechnic Ibadan has suspended the first-semester examination for the 2019/2020 academic session earlier scheduled to commence today, Monday”.
“The examination will now commence on Monday, 19th October with the HND II students in the Faculty of Business and Communication Studies and their counterparts in the Faculty of Environmental Studies following the order earlier scheduled.”
“Equally, any student caught with a cell phone and smartwatch will be suspended from the institution and the materials will be confiscated.
“Students are expected to observe all COVID-19 protocols including the use of facemasks. Those who fail to abide shall not be permitted to take part in the scheduled examination.”
Japheth Omojuwa has called for the sack of the Inspector General of Police, saying he isn't up to the task. According to Omojuwa, the killing Nigerians during the ENDSARS peaceful protests, shows he is not in control of his men.
Just today, police men were seen on camera, beating up two female protesters. What could they have done? My goodness!
How could you beat women like this? And no one among the police could stop them? Sad. https://t.co/M3f1IrxuDT
Nollywood actress Chacha Eke has sent a stern warning to her elder Aik Eke who came out to inform the public about her health status.
The Faani family has been in the news for some days after Chacha Faani took to her Instagram page to announce the breakdown of her marriage. She was later rushed to the hospital after she suffered a relapse.
In a recent video shared by the actress, she explained herself to her fans and some hidden secrets of her marriage, childhood, and her relationship with her siblings to the public. Chacha Faani disclosed that she always has crises anytime she gets pregnant.
Clearing the air about her marriage, she stated that she isn’t leaving her marriage. She also said her “so-called” brother Aik should stay away from her family and marriage and face his own life. She also stated that it’s been ages since she saw her brother and that she has been having issues with her family even before she got married.
Davido had a meeting with the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu today, to deliberate on the possible ways to put an end to the killing of young Nigerians.
In the meeting, the IGP had told him he was part of yesterday's protest in Abuja, but Davido denied doing that, saying he was only there to calm the youths because they are his fans.
