Beyonce has fans in a spin after she was captured on video dancing with her son, Sir.
Doting mum Bey swung the three-year-old from side-to-side, with Sir looking extremely dapper in a miniature Giorgio Armani suit and a rainbow unicorn headband.
Filmed by Bey's pal and stylist Manuel A Mendez, the songstress couldn't help but beam as the tot clung onto her neck.
Sir has a twin sister, Rumi, as well as older sister Blue Ivy, eight.
Beyonce shares her three kids with rapper, entrepreneur and hubby Jay-Z.
Manuel has worked with the Carter family for years, and has been styling Blue since she was a baby for public appearances with her mega-star parents.
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Muhammad Musa Bello, has banned all forms of protests in the capital territory, Abuja.
Bello announced the ban at a security meeting which had in attendance, the Permanent Secretary, FCTA, Mr Olusade Adesola, heads of various security agencies and military formations in the FCT, senior members of staff of the FCTA, representatives of religious and traditional institutions as well as Area Council Chairmen.
This followed the demonstration against police brutality in Abuja.
The minister explained that the protest had endangered the lives of residents.
According to the Minister, the protesters failed to adhere to the Covid-19 protocols, hence the ban on peaceful protest.
A statement released by FCT Security Committee said: “The Committee noted with satisfaction the directive by President Muhammadu Buhari to the Inspector-General of Police to disband the Special Anti-Robbery Squad {SARS} as well as other reforms aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of the Nigerian police.
“It also noted that in response to the directive of the President and the yearnings of the Nigerian people, the Inspector General of Police has dissolved the SARS across the 36 State Police Commands and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) where they hitherto existed.
“However, the Committee noted with concern that despite the pronouncement by the Inspector General of Police scrapping the FSARS, the #ENDSARS protests continued in parts of the Territory. The protesters caused inconveniences to law-abiding citizens.
“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.
“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.”
Patoranking has asked all whose parents are politicians or government officials not to join the others to protest on social media and on the streets.
According to him, they should rather talk to their parents at home than leaving them in the house to join the protest as the possibility of them listening to them is very high.
He posted on his twitter handle saying all those whose parents are politicians or government officials should talk to them so they listen to them than joining the protest without talking to their parents.
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has condemned attacks on ENDSARS protesters today in Alausa. Hoodlums had stormed the venue of the protest this morning attacking unarmed protesters with weapons.
Popular comedian, Mr Maccaroni and other protesters had claimed the hoodlums came in BRT buses and have been asking how that came to be.
Here's the Governor's tweet condemning the attack after an outrage on social media;
''strongly condemn the attack of peaceful protesters by armed and unscrupulous elements trying to cause chaos in Alausa today. My government will never tolerate the attack of protesters. Security agents will immediately protect peaceful protesters from miscreants.''
According to @thisTEMI this protester was shot this morning at Alausa. They are at the hospital waiting for surgery to take out the bullet #EndSWATpic.twitter.com/jRIlwtPoLb
Festus Keyamo, the State for Labour and Employment Minister has announced the demise of his driver, Yohanne Shankuk amidst the #EndSARS protest in Abuja on Wednesday, 14 October.
In a tweet, Keyamo 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”
“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,” the tweet read.
Oyo state Governor, Seyi Makinde has lost his mom.
Abigail Makinde, the mother of the governor died in the early hours of today.
Recall shortly after the Governor won the first seat in Oyo state, a video of he and his mom trended briefly online, because of the love shown when they greeted each other. [as above in photos]
The 2023 presidential election will hold on February 18, 2023, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed.
Chairman of the Commission (INEC), Prof Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed this today.
In his goodwill message at the inauguration of the special adhoc committee on the review of the 1999 constitution, the INEC Chairman told members of the House of Representatives they are about 855 days left for the next general elections.
Popular Nollywood actress Funke Akindele-Bello has lent her support to the ongoing #EndSARS protest in Nigeria.
The protest that has been on for over a week now is a call to the Nigerian government to put an end to police brutality in the country.
The citizens accuse the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) of the police unit of extorting, harassment, abuse of human rights, extrajudicial killings and abuse of power.
In a bid to play her part, Akindele took to microblogging platform Twitter to ask how she can go about the distribution of recharge cards for data subscriptions to some of the protesters.
Twitter has been a major social media platform employed by the youths to communicate their grievances as well as organise the protests that have spread from just Nigeria to other parts of the world.
Asides also helping some of the protesters with data subscriptions, she also sent money to some of her fans who are in need while promoting the #EndSARS protest.
According to her, now is not the time to stay silent and the youths must overcome.
Her generous donations have led fans to trend #AuntyFunke on Twitter.
A torrent of attacks on the Nigerian Army has been triggered by its statement warning #EndSARS protesters in the country.
Most commenters wondered why the army should read the riot act to peaceful protesters when it has failed to defeat the menace of Boko Haram in the North East.
The army early on Thursday warned those it called subversive elements and trouble makers to desist from such acts as it remains highly committed to defend the country and her democracy at all cost.
Colonel Sagir Musa, the spokesman said the army is committed to the sustenance of peace, security and defence of democracy.
Musa’s contentious statement read:
“The Nigerian Army (NA) wishes to reassure law abiding citizens that it is highly committed to the sustenance of peace, security and defence of democracy in Nigeria.
“As a responsible and law abiding organisation, the NA reaffirms its unalloyed loyalty and commitment to the President, Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari and the Constitution of the Country.
“The NA hereby warns all subversive elements and trouble makers to desist from such acts as it remains highly committed to defend the country and her democracy at all cost.
“The NA is ready to fully support the civil authority in whatever capacity to maintain law and order and deal with any situation decisively.
“All officers and men are directed never to be distracted by anti democratic forces and agents of disunity”.
However, the statement incensed pro #EndSARS protesters, with the army derided for its inadequacies in containing the real security breaches in the country.
Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Tukur Buratai was trending on Nigerian Twitter on Thursday as the attacks mounted in the social media.
Some of the comments:
#ENDSWAT Nigerian Army has no business supporting despots, this statement is highly irresponsible, inappropriate and provocative. The Army should be loyal to its employer-the Nigerian people! Stop using the @HQNigerianArmy to intimidate Nigerians, it won’t work! #RevolutionNowpic.twitter.com/w01WAuLmiH
After soldiers seized @ARISEtv cameras on Tuesday & threatened to shoot a journalist with @thecableng on Wednesday, that press statement by the Nigerian Army is every bit distasteful.
Branding #EndSARS#EndSWAT protesters "subversive elements" is such an irritable joke. Pls stop
The Federal Government has announced November 10, 2020, as resumption date for NYSC Orientation Camps across the country.
This was made known on Thursday by the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare via his official Twitter handle.
He said, “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.”
The Federal Government had on March 18 2020, ordered the immediate closure of ongoing National Youth Corps Service orientation camps nationwide over coronavirus fears.
Femi Falana, a popular Nigerian lawyer and human rights activist, is so proud of Nigerian youths including his son, Folarin known as Falz, who has been active in the movement against police brutality in Nigeria.
This was revealed by Falana’s first daughter, Folake on Tuesday evening.
Folake had earlier revealed that people in government have been calling Falana to order his children to back off the protest against police brutality which has been staged online and offline for days now.
She said: “Everybody is calling my daddy to talk to his offspring but ko le work. Daddy said what am I supposed to say to a grown adult? Daddy said he is so proud of our generation right now.”
Folake further disclosed that Falana considered the ongoing movement against police brutality in Nigeria as an unmatched event in his 40 years of experience as an activist.
“My Dad said he is so proud of everything all of us are doing and that he is especially proud of his rebellious son
@falzthebahdguy. He told us that he has been protesting for 40+years and this is unprecedented. I pray I can tell my children that we changed things,” Folake stated.
Barron Trump, the 14 year old son of Melania Trump and US President Donald Trump, was also hit by COVID-19.
Melania Trump revealed this on Wednesday, but added that the boy was asymptomatic.
In a letter the American First Lady shared on Twitter, she said her son initially tested negative, but her “fear came true when he was tested again and it came up positive.”
Melania Trump also said that Barron has since tested negative for the deadly virus.
“Luckily he is a strong teenager and exhibited no symptoms. In one way I was glad the three of us went through this at the same time so we could take care of one another and spend time together.”
The 50 year-old Melania also gave an insight into how she coped with the virus.
She admitted her eventual healing was not an easy journey.
“I was very fortunate as my diagnosis came with minimal symptoms, though they hit me all at once and it seemed to be a roller coaster of symptoms in the days after,” she said.
“I experienced body aches, a cough and headaches, and felt extremely tired most of the time.”
Melania Trump explained why she did not follow Donald Trump to Walter Reed Hospital.
She said she “chose to go a more natural route in terms of medicine, opting more for vitamins and healthy food. We had wonderful caretakers around us and we will be forever grateful for the medical care and professional discretion we received from Dr. Conley and his team.
In addition to thanking the president’s physician Dr. Sean Conley, Melania Trump thanked “first responders everywhere,” and noted how “recovering from an illness gives you a lot of time to reflect.” She said:
“I also thought about the hundreds of thousands of people across our country who have been impacted by this illness that infects people with no discrimination. We are in unprecedented times—and with the election fast approaching, it has been easy to get caught up in so much negative energy.
Melania Trump also happily said that, like the president, she is fully cleared of the coronavirus, and she hopes to return to her official duties as soon as possible.
“Along with this good news, I want people to know that I understand just how fortunate my family is to have received the kind of care that we did,” Melania Trump continued.
“If you are sick, or if you have a loved one who is sick—I am thinking of you and will be thinking of you every day. I pray for our country and I pray for everyone who is grappling with COVID-19 and any other illnesses or challenges.
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested six of the hoodlums who attacked innocent Lagosians and damaged some vehicles along Ondo Street, Ebutte-Meta area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria on Tuesday.
A statement issued by Olumuyiwa Adejobi, spokesperson, Lagos State Police Command on Wednesday, said at about 9.30pm on Tuesday, the hoodlums trooped out in numbers and started fomenting troubles in the area, but the police, while responding to distress calls from innocent people, chased and arrested some of them.
The statement quoted the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, CP Hakeem Odumosu, as vowing to get Lagos rid of hoodlums, hooliganism, gangsterism, cultism and other social vices.
He said all hands were on deck in the command to resist any act capable of jeopardising security networking of the state and causing pains and agonies to Lagosians during the ember months and beyond.
General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has supported the Nigerian youths in “speaking up” to their rights.
Pastor Adeboye in a short tweet on his verified Twitter account wrote that: “Our daughters will not be able to prophesy and young men will not see visions if we don’t keep them alive. I support the youths in this peaceful protest as they “speak up” to #EndPoliceBrutality #EndSARS #ENDSWAT.”
The Nigerian youths, against the backdrop of inhumane activities of members of the now-disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), have hit the streets of major parts of Nigeria on a peaceful protest, which has forced some actions from the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration.
Jack Dorsey, the co-founder and CEO of Twitter Inc, has joined Nigerian youths in their pursuit to end alleged police brutality.
#EndSARS is a social movement in Nigeria that started on Twitter calling for banning of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, a unit of the Nigerian Police Force.
It is a call to end alleged police oppression and brutality in Nigeria.
The CEO surprised the protesters when he reposted a couple of #EndSARS tweets on Wednesday evening.
He even solicited for the movement, asking philanthropists around the world to donate bitcoins to the cause.
Juventus have been handed a 3-0 win over Napoli who failed to show up for their match against the old lady. Napoli were also punished as a point was deducted from their tally.
The Serie A disciplinary commission ruled that there was no major reason preventing Napoli from traveling despite two positive coronavirus tests.
Napoli players remained in isolation on the instructions of health authorities after two of their players tested positive, and they refused to travel to Turin on October 4.
Serie A ruled “the complaint lodged by Napoli regarding the legality of the match is to be considered unacceptable.
As a result of the decision, Juventus have moved up to fourth in Serie A, with Napoli now sitting at number eight with five points
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.
