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Big Brother Naija lockdown housemate, Kaisha Umaru, known simply as Kaisha has taken to her social media page to slam President Muhammadu Buhari.

Popular Nigerian comedian, Ayo Makun, better known as AY Comedian has refuted the post made against #ENDSARS campaign using his name on Facebook. AY Comedian was dragged following the post made where it was stated that people’s business would be affected due to the actions taken by youths to block the Lekki toll gate, Lagos. AY, in his response, has however, distanced himself from the post, saying he doesn’t own the account, even though it is verified. He wrote, “The post on Facebook has been brought to my notice.May death take me before my time and claim everything that I…

Good and Flashy Lifestyle is not a Crime Stepping out of your house is not guaranteed a safe return back home in our country anymore. Especially if you are a youth trying to live a ‘better lifestyle’ that is hard to come by in Nigeria. Surviving in this part of the world is a great deal, many suffer to have the basic things of life. Yet, we are still being brutalized and killed by those meant to ensure our safety. I was shocked the reply I got when I told an elderly man that youths are afraid to go out.…

Popular Nigerian singer, Korede Bello, was seen in a viral video appealing to the Nigerian Inspector General of Police to order his men to stop shooting at peaceful protesters. In light of the recent campaign against Police brutality and killings in the country which has also led to more deaths of peaceful protesters, Korede Bello, who is also a Police Youth ambassador has used his voice to help calm things down. The ‘Godwin’ crooner reported to the Police boss the death of peaceful protesters in Surulere, Lagos as well as attack on other protesters including his colleagues. He stated that…

Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike,had earlier announced that #ENDSARS protest is cancelled in the state but youths in the state are about to embark on a planned peaceful protest with social media influencer, Tacha also in line to march with other youths. Tacha, a former housemate of the Big Brother Naija show participated in the Lagos protest last week and was seen on TV speaking up for Nigerian youths in a youth program with host, Ebuka. The self-acclaimed Port Harcourt first daughter engaged Governor Wike’s tweet stating that it is the duty of Nigerians to fight for their human right.…

In light of #ENDSARS campaign that has turned the Nigerian youths on Police and the government, singer, Dapo Tuburna has opened up on his experience with the Police unit; SARS. Dapo Tuburna took to his social media page to share his experience in the hands of officers in Lagos, shortly after singer’s (Oxlade) manager, Ojah Bee, was brutalized and taken to custody by SARS officers yesterday following a peaceful protest in Surulere, Lagos. While Ojah Bee was said to be taken to Panti Police station, Dapo Tuburna stated that it was the same place he was taken to when he…

Nigerians aren’t slowing down with the #ENDSARS campaign against Police/SARS brutality in the country. A nationwide protest has been staged in this regard for tomorrow, 12th of October, 2020. Popular Nigerian indigenous rapper, Phyno, has taken to his social media page to announce that he would be leading a peaceful protest in Enugu, Enugu State, Nigeria. Nigerian youths have taken to the streets in the past few days to speak up against incessant attacks on Nigerian youths with several celebrities leading the protests in various parts of the country as well as outside the shores of Nigeria. Wizkid, Mr Eazi,…

Nigerian youths have not been seen as united as it is witnessed in the recent #ENDSARS campaign which has drawn the attention of the whole world. The impact of Nigerian celebrities to put an end to the incessant attacks on Nigerian youths by the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) cannot be overlooked. We’ve had more voice with their participation in making Nigeria a better place for the future generation. The power of social media also cannot be overlooked as it has been a platform to get the Nigerian youths to move together in one voice and unity. A Call To Effect…

In the light of the recent #ENDSARS campaign, Nigerian actor, Aremu Afolayan has taken to his social media page, pointing accusing fingers at Nigerian leaders as the root cause of the Police/SARS brutality. Aremu Afolayan, who has attacked the Nigerian Government in the past mentioned how Police have been underpaid and thereby transfer the aggressions on Nigerians. He stated that Police are unhappy to see young boys owning phones worth more than their salary and have used the opportunity to get money off them. He noted that Nigerians have suffered in the hands of the Politicians and Police should rather…

Nigerian rapper, Sanni Goriola Wasiu, a.k.a Lil Frosh has released a statement  in which he apologized for his actions and also condemned domestic violence. Recall that the rapper was called out by the brother/manager of his girlfriend on social media for assaulting and disfiguring his girlfriend which led to many reactions on social media. This got the rapper’s contract with Davido’s DMW to be terminated as well as getting arrested by the Police thereafter for domestic violence. Lil Frosh broke his silence as he issued a statement concerning the issue on the 11th of October, 2020. The music artist called…

In recognition of a Nigerian cleric, Prophetess Teleola Oganla‘s years of dedication towards uplifting the less privileged, especially in London and Africa, the Queen of England, Queen Elizabeth II has awarded her British Empire Medal (BEM) as part of the Queens Honours List 2020. The British Empire Medal is a British medal awarded for meritorious civil or military service worthy of recognition by the Crown. This year’s award is used to mark the 94th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II and should have been given in April but was deferred due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Prophetess Teleola was selected among the 1,495 which the Queen believed deserve…

Nollywood actress, Omoni Oboli has taken to her social media page to call on the government to dissolve SARS completely. This comes after the Federal Government had dissolved the Police unit; SARS which has got Nigerians on the street in Nigeria and various parts of the world in the past few days. Social media has played a very good as the Police unit which has been killing young Nigerians got the attention of the whole world and has been scrapped by Nigerian Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu. This has made Omoni Oboli, who had joined in the protest took…

In a video posted by a Twitter user, Davido was seen giving orders to some Police/SARS officers as they held a young man in his car. The unidentified young man was in his car and held captive by some SARS officers at night. The young Nigerian was however saved by pop singer, Davido, who met them at the spot. Davido ordered the man to be released with the SARS officer obeying the order at once. This got the man to scream ‘OBO’ as Davido is fondly called. Meanwhile, the ‘FEM’ crooner is set to join a peaceful protest against Police/SARS…

Big Brother Naija ‘Lockdown’ housemate, Timmy Sinclair, aka Trikytee has taken to his social media page to call on network provider, MTN, help to spread the #ENDSARS campaign. Nigerians have taken social media by force this recent week with the #ENDSARS campaign which is a call to eradicate Police unit; SARS following their incessant attacks on young Nigerians. Trikytee, one of the contestants of the recently concluded Big Brother Naija Season 5 show also joined the protest against Police/SARS brutality. The Bayelsa-born reality TV star said MTN should help change their Nigerian user’s name to #ENDSARS so the message will…

In the light of the recent #ENDSARS campaign that has taken social media by storm and has got the attention of many people all around the world, investigative journalist, Kemi Olunloyo has stated that she supports the Nigerian government shutting down the internet. The controversial Journalist, said she supports the government shutting down Twitter, Instagram, Facebook during the “#EndSARS uprising”, the same way China, Togo and Turkey did. She wrote, “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…

Big Brother Naija season 5 ‘Lockdown’ winner, Laycon has received a cash gift of N2,5 million 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. The excited NURTW boss took to his Instagram page to share the news to his fans and followers. Sharing the photos of the visit, MC Oluomo captioned, “It was a merry moment on Thursdays, Oct. 7, 2020, as Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya hosted the…

Popular Nigerian disk jockey & record producer, DJ Spinall, has taken to his social media to appreciate all the females that were in the frontline of the #ENDSARS protest. DJ Spinall who was out on the street alongside other Nigerians in the quest to put an end to Police/SARS brutality in the country has also offered to pay the bills of a lady, identified as Joy Eze, who was shot in the mouth by a police officer. The Policeman who was identified as Sgt. Eze Aiwansoba shot the lady in a peaceful protest held in Lagos. DJ Spinall wrote, “…

Nigeria is blessed with different tribes which are made up of distinct and exciting features among which is in their dressing, food, language, music, and so on. The Ijaw people are one of the numerous group of people in Nigeria which stand out in their dressing and elegance. Ijaw People of Nigeria The people are mostly found in riverine areas of Nigeria; Niger-Delta. They are found in Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Cross River, and some parts of Ondo State. They are believed to originate from Oru people who were the earliest settlers in Southern Nigeria and they are often involved in…

Popular Nigerian actor and lawmaker, Desmond Elliot, has joined other Nigerians today to say no to Police/SARS brutality. Desmond Elliot reacted to the ongoing issue of Police/SARS brutality today in the Lagos States House of Assembly as Nigerian youths stormed the premises in their numbers while few were allowed into the house. The Nollywood veteran actor stated that if the Police unit (SARS) is not working for the people then it should be disbanded if they call for it. He said, “If the unit we set up is not working for the people, and the people are calling for it…

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has granted state pardon to Funke Akindele-Bello and her husband, Abdulrasheed Bello, who are both non-custodial convicts for offences related to the disobedience of COVID-19 lockdown regulations. The governor also approved the release of 56 inmates from various correctional Centres across the state. Recall that Funke Akindele and husband, Abdulrasheed Bello aka JJC Skillz, were taken to court after hosting a loud party for husband, JJC Skillz despite government warning against social gathering this period. This made her got 14-days community service by the Lagos magistrate court and the aforementioned punishment. They have now…

A Ghanaian lady has been spotted in a video which is slowly becoming viral after she was seen begging her lesbian partner not to quit their relationship. The heartbroken lady who was seen kneeling down, reminded her lesbian partner of the car she bought her which solidifies her promise of doing anything for her. She also said that she doesn’t understand why she wants to ruin their relationship. In her words,  “You said you need a car and I bought it for you. What have you seen in a man that you want to leave me for him? What does…