Four teenage girls between the ages of 12 and 17 have drowned in a river located at Kafin-Doki-Yamma village in Gwaram local Government area of Jigawa while trying to make their way to the farm.
Author: judith
Hours after her release, Treasure Nduka shared her ordeal with the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (F-SARS) after she was abducted by them while in a protest in Ojuelegba, Lagos. Recall that a viral video of a lady being dragged into the station by SARS officers surfaced the internet on Monday. After investigations were carried out, it was discovered that the victim was Treasure Nduka but she was not the only one who was arrested at that time, there were two other ladies in SARS custody as well. Family, friends and well-meaning Nigerians rallied around physically and on socilal media in…
Responding to the protests and clamour for the scrapping of the Federal Anti-Robbery Squad (F-SARS), the Inspector General of Police announced the set up of a new police unit , SWAT to replace the dissolved SARS unit. This announcement did not sit well with Nigerians and this led to the birth of a new campaign #EndSWAT. SWAT which stands for Special Weapons and Tactics Squad was created to fill the loopholes created by the SARS unit over the years but it will mostly consist of the same officers who will be taken through different recruitment processes according to the plan…
From time to time, people come together to support a progressive case or repeal against social injustice and as an integral part of the society, you either stand for or stand against a cause. For many who have not come across the term ‘Cancel culture’, it can simply be described as withdrawal of support for a person, brand, or organization for saying an doing something that the public finds offensive. A method of ostracisation the sees the removal from social circles whether it be online or physically as a form of retribution.
In a recent interview, BBNaija first runner up Dorathy reveals the reason she avoided Laycon and what she did not like about the winner of the season, Laycon.
In light of the planned protest by the youth of Rivers state, the state’s governor, Nyesom Wike releases a statement yesterday banning any form of protest within the state. From the time of the announcement yesterday, several citizens have come out to confront the Governor on his decision and asking why he is denying the residents of his state the freedom to exercise their rights. Public figures have only aired their opinion on his decision and among them is Genevieve. Reacting to the governor’s statement banning #EndSARS protests, Popular Nollywood actress Genevieve Nnaji took to microblogging platform, twitter in a…
Mtv Sugar actress, Jemima Osunde and entertainment entrepreneur, Ubi Franklin had a go at it on twitter over the current issue plaguing the country, the #EndSARS.
American music and reality Tv star, Kanye West has joined in the list of foreign public figures who have joined Nigeria in the fight against police brutality. West added his voice to the chorus chanting against the unethical harassment and killing of Nigerian citizens. The fashion designer advised the Nigerian authorities to listen to the people and act accordingly. In his tweet, he wrote, “I stand with my Nigerian brothers and sisters to end police brutality, the government must answer to the people’s cries #EndPoliceBrutalityinNigeria” The entire #EndSARS campaign has gained recognition from several international bodies and public figures. On…
For days, Nigerian youth have taken over the streets and the internet pushing for an end to Police Brutality, this has gained a level of global recognition with foreign public figures and governments opining on the matter at hand. Nigerian celebrities have been at the forefront of the battle line fighting with other Nigerian youth to put an end to the F-SARS. Celebrities like Runtown, Falz, Tiwa Savage etc have all come out on one day or another marching and protesting. Through all these, one person who remained inactive was self-acclaimed African Giant, Burnaboy. From the beginning of the campaign,…
An unidentified young man has been beaten to stupor by protesters in Lekki, Lagos after he was accused of touching a female protester inappropriately during protests.
The government of the United Kingdom represented by their High Commissioner, Catriona Laing has reacted to the EndSars campaign that has taken over the country in recent times. The United Kingdom has asked the Nigerian government to expect the rights of its citizens while they protest against police brutality.
On Sunday, 11th of October, armed men attacked the residence of Engineer Hassan Sabo Jama’are, the Director of Work in Abubakar Tafewa Balewa University and stabbed him to death at about 10 pm.
American singer, Trey Songs has called out Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari and the Inspector General of Police on theEnd SARS Campaign. Responding to the President’s tweet on working hand in hand with the IGP to reform the police and his plan to end police brutality and unethical practices in the force, Trey said, “The people saying you full of shit fam” The 35-year-old soul singer joined in the fight for Nigerian lives days ago and has been actively involved in the virtual protest. After months of silence, the President, Muhammadu Buhari announced that he had given the IGP orders to…
Just moments after the Inspector General Of Police, Mohammed Adamu announced the disbandment of the F-SARS unit, some parents and senior citizens in a viral video have kicked against that decision.
Shortly after the announcement of the dissolution Special Anti-Robbery Squad(SARS) of the Nigerian Police force, DMW boss, Davido continued his planned protest against police brutality. The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu announced the disbandment of SARS after Nigerian youth have spent days protesting and signing petitions. Davido joined in the protests today, leading protesters to the Police headquarters and encouraged other youth to continue pushing for a change because this new development from the office of the IGP is not a victory for us. At the protest, protestors were attacked with teargas, hot water and live ammunition with almost 20…
A Nigerian lady identified as Precilaw has taken to Instagram to fired at an alleged abusive man for flogging his girlfriend with whips. According to Precilaw, the victim had gone to her boyfriend’s house with some of her friends to retrieve the money his mother had borrowed from her but she was met with violence and whipping from her boyfriend. Preci took to Instagram to share the pictures of her injured friend and sa “A very important message to everyone #SAY NO TO VOILENCE AND BRUTALITY I’m telling this story as the friend of the victim and also as a…
Oritsefemi, Nigerian singer has publicly apologized to his wife for maltreating her and asked the followers to help him beg her too. The ‘igbeyawo’ singer separated from his wife over irreconcilable differences they had. He posted her pictire on Instagram and pleaded. In his typed words, “Forgive me my love I miss you daily boo .. I truly miss everything about you , make una help me beg her please.. I need to enter street for this #endsars Na me really fit this sars people,Na them father I be … person gats fist him home before him focus outside.. I beg…
Billionaire daughter and musician, Florence Otedola aka DJ Cuppy has suspended her vacation in Dubai to join in the ongoing #EndSARS protest in Lagos. Recall that earlier in the week, the disc jockey was dragged on twitter for her silence in the face of the protests against police brutality. Cuppy eventually spoke about the End SARS situation and said she was going against all odds to say her mind. This felt performative to twitter users seeing how untimely it was causing her to be dragged. Cuppy recently took to Instagram to give the update with a picture of her in…
Popular music artiste and Mavin records signee, Rema, has changed his hairstyle from his signature weaved locs to a clean low cut. This change in hairstyle seems to be in solidarity of the raving #EndSARS movement because he shared his new look on twitter with caption, “dreads don’t mean I’m a criminal’ Hi Over the past days, nigerian youths have taken to various forms of protests with most going out to march on the streets to demand for an end to police brutality metted out on innocent and unsuspecting Nigerian youth especially by SARS. This look obviously did not…
The first season of the Cameroonian version of the popular Big Brother show known as BIGGY237 came to an end on Tuesday the 6th of October, 2020 and Miss Khalifa Fonyeh Vanithels emerged the winner of the first season after competing with the 21 housemates that went in for the game show.
Nengi Rebecca Hampson, BBNaija Lockdown second runner up has reportedly flown out of Nigeria for her first movie role. The 22-year-old bagged her first major role in the remake of a Hollywood classic, Nneka the pretty serpent produced by award-winning filmmaker Charles Okpaleke aka Charles play under Play Network.
