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‘What a Time To Be Alive’ – Toke Makinwa Shares #EndSARS Protest Experience

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The media personality admits that the past couple days has been nothing short of surreal by reason of the #EndSARS protest.

It is no secret that the #EndSARS movement has been the most relevant topic in the world for days now. And like many celebrities across the country, OAP Toke Makinwa has physically been present at demonstration grounds with Nigerians clamouring for change in the police force.

The media personality had vowed to storm the protest with enough fire in her belly for the sake of her younger one and unborn child, after attesting to hearing harrowing accounts from victims of police brutality.

Well, she is now back to share her protest experience and also describe the different types of people you see at a protest in the latest episode of her vlog, Toke Moment.

The On-Air girl also used the medium to hail all Nigerians who have taken to the street to support the campaign against police brutality in the country.

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To my unborn child…

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What a week, what a season, what a moment….. What a time to be alive. The protest against Police brutality in Nigeria has put Nigeria yet again in the centre of major worldwide conversations and I am super proud of every young Nigerian for pushing for change. The #EndSars #EndPolicebrutality #EndSwat #Sarsmustend movement is ongoing and you can be a part of it too. the History books will definitely not forget this generation. I went out on the streets to protest and the energy was out of the world, watch my protest experience and share yours too in the comment section.

Watch the video below:

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SWAT: Police Force Releases Mandate of New Tactical Unit

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After days of #EndSARS demonstrations, authorities on Sunday announced the scrapping of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).

This was followed on Tuesday with the formation and unveiling of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) by the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammad Adamu to replace the disbanded SARS agency.

However, the development fell short of expectations for protesters, who have since pledged to continue fighting for a complete overhaul of the security apparatus.

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On Wednesday, October 14, 2020, the Nigeria Police Force through its Public Relations Officer, DCP Frank Mba, released a list of important facts to note about the newly created SWAT Team, along with a detailed description of its mandate and what it is restricted to.

Check on it below:

The police note that:

  • No personnel of the defunct SARS will be selected to be part of the Tactical team
  • Operations of the new Tactical team will be strictly intelligent-driven
  • Members of the new Tactical team will by no means embark on routine patrols
  • Members of the new Tactical team are barred from indiscriminate and unlawful
    search of phones, laptops, and other smart devices.
  • Operatives of the new Tactical team must be free of any pending disciplinary matter especially those touching on misuse of firearms and abuse of human rights.

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The new team will be tasked with:

  • Response to robbery attacks
  • Response to scenes of weapon-related crimes
  • Rescue operation
  • Special operation involving high profile criminals

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Actress Regina Daniels Bags New Endorsement Deal With Hair Brand

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The prominent actress is now the brand ambassador for Hairbywanneka.

Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has signed a new ambassadorial deal with a top hair brand.

The movie star shared the good news via her Instagram page on Thursday, October 14, 2020.

Actress Regina Daniels bags ambassadorship deal with top hair brand.

Sharing photos from the deal, Daniels said she is honoured to be the face of Hairbywanneka, a new line of hair products owned by a Nigerian hair brand.

“I feel honoured to be the very first face of the hairbywanneka brand ever. As I look forward to an amazing working relationship with the number one hair brand in Africa, I can’t wait to show the world the magic we are about to create,” she wrote.

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Regina Daniels is one of the most sought after actresses in the movie industry.

The film star is also consistently in the public eye due to her buoyant social media presence which, in turn,  makes her an attractive prospect for major commercial brands.

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#EndSARS: Burna Boy Calls For Wage Reform Within The Police Force

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Renowned Nigerian singer Burna Boy has called for institutional reform within the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and a robust pay package for police officers.

The music star in a tweet shared via his Twitter page on Wednesday, October 14, 2020, said it is imperative that those charged with safeguarding the nation at grassroots level be paid handsomely.

In his post, Mr. Burna used the rank of a sergeant in the police division to highlight what he believes to be a flawed wage structure, stating it isn’t proper that occupants of such position earn 50/60 thousand naira monthly without incentives.

Inspector-General of Police Muhammad Adamu.

The Monster You Created crooner noted that as long as officers are underpaid, youths will continue to be harassed by them.

“It’s a great morning to demand institutional reform in Nigeria. No reason why a sergeant on the police force earns 50/60k ($127) a month with no benefits! .It doesn’t help our plight. .#SARSMUSTEND,” he tweeted.

Burna Boy joins the list of those who have called for the increment of police salary to prevent officers from exploiting citizens in light of the #EndSARS protest still rocking the nation.

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Actress Chacha Eke Shares Loved-up Video With Hubby Following Marriage Break-up | Watch

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The Nollywood actress appears to have made things right in her marriage again.

Normalcy might have returned to Chacha Eke‘s marriage with hubby Austin Fanni going by her recent posts on social media.

The movie star recently took to her Instagram page today being Wednesday, October 14, 2020, where she shared a video of herself and hubby having fun together.

In the video, the couple could be seen smiling and exchanging kisses while in a loved up position inside their car. She also shared a cute photo of herself and hubby.

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This comes after the actress had earlier raised questions concerning her wellbeing following a series of disturbing video messages she shared on social media.

Firstly she announced that her seven-year marriage has abruptly ended.

Chacha Eke all loved up with hubby Austin Fanni.

Then she dropped another bombshell news in the form of her being diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder.

More recently, Eke posted a new video in which she disclosed that she is pregnant, and the pregnancy was the reason behind her weird attitude.

The actress previously said she’s been diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder.

Chacha and Fanni Austin Fanni got married in 2013 and have three children. The couple celebrated their seventh wedding anniversary sometime this year.

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#EndSARS: Wizkid Halts Release of ‘Made in Lagos’ Album Due to ‘Mad Times’

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Nigerian singer Ayo Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has taken to social media issue another update concerning his forthcoming album.

The music superstar has temporarily paused the release of his much-anticipated album ‘Made in Lagos‘ due to the ongoing SARS protests which have rocked the nation.

He made this known via his Twitter page on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, in response to a fan who had quizzed him on whether his latest body of work would drop as scheduled in light of the current happenings in the country.

The #EndSARS campaign, which has been the most relevant topic in the country and beyond, is likely to hamper the publicity of Wizkid’s album if released.

“#SarsMustGoNow ……but @wizkidayo MIL go still drop?” the fan asked.

Replying to the question, Wizkid seemingly pointing that it is not the right time to release his album.

“Not yet!! Mad times!!,” he wrote, accompanied by a broken heart emoji and the Nigerian flag.

‘Made in Lagos’ was due to drop on Thursday, October 15, 2020.

But the #EndSARS campaign, which has been the most relevant topic in the country and beyond, is likely to hamper the album’s publicity if released.

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Meet SWAT: The New Police Unit Created to Replace Disbanded SARS

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The Nigeria Police Force has announced the creation of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) unit to replace the recently-dissolved Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).

The new unit was announced on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, as heightened demonstrations continue across the country and on social media against the brutality of the police.

The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, said in a statement signed by Force spokesperson, Frank Mba, that SWAT will fill the gaps left by SARS whose main role was tackling violent crimes especially armed robbery and kidnapping.

The prospective members of the new team will undergo tactical training next week,  as well as psychological and medical examination to ascertain their fitness and eligibility for the new assignment.

The Inspector-General of Police also ordered all defunct SARS personnel to report at the Force Headquarters for Debriefing, Psychological and Medical Examination.

Read the full statement below:

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Genevieve Nnaji Labels Governor Nyesom Wike ‘A Dictator’ For Banning #EndSARS Protest in Rivers State

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Nollywood actress Genevieve Nnaji has lashed out at Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, for barring residents from staging  #EndSARS protests in the state.

The state government released a statement on Monday barring residents from engaging in any peaceful protest. According to the statement, the Federal government has disbanded SARS hence no need for protests. The statement adds that anyone who participates in any protest will be made to face the law.

Reacting to the news, the movie star took to her Twitter page on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, where she dragged the governor over his declaration.

Genevieve in her post questioned the governor’s style of leadership, likening it to that of a dictator. She then pointed out the fact that he is a father with kids.

Actress Genevieve Nnaji has lashed out at Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, for barring residents from staging #EndSARS protests in the state.

The film star also fired shots of warning at Mr. Wike, reminding him that leaders across the country will be held accountable for whatever happens to innocent citizens who join the #EndSARS protest.

“Your mustache says it all. You could have chosen to be any kind of leader you wanted. You chose to be a dictator. Do you have children? That’s a shame. LEADERS WILL BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE for every loss of innocent life in their Nigeria #ENDSARSOPPRESSION #EndSarsNow,” she tweeted.

Genevieve Nnaji is one of the many celebrities who have spoken out against police brutality in Nigeria.

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Actress Stella Damasus Celebrates Look-Alike Daughter on Her 18th Birthday

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Celebrity daughter Angelica is officially an adult.

Veteran Nollywood actress Stella Damasus is celebrating the birthday of her look-alike daughter, Angelica Catooni.

The movie star is all shades of happiness as she celebrates Angelica who turned 18-year old today being Tuesday, October 13, 2020.

Angelica

To mark her daughter’s new age, Damasus took to her Instagram page where she shared a fabulous photo of the celebrant accompanied by cute notes.

In her first post, the doting mother spilled the endearing qualities of her daughter, which include ‘beautiful,’ ‘loving’ and ‘intelligent.’

She wrote: “Today the 13th of October is a special day for me. 18 years ago I gave birth to my twin and it was a memorable one. I cannot thank God enough for giving me a beautiful, intelligent, loving, caring, and amazing daughter. Happy birthday my angel @angelicatooni I love you too much. #hbd #18thbirthday #18yearsold.” 

While in the other she highlighted the striking resemblance between them by calling Angelica her twin.

She continued: “My angel, my twin, my best friend @angelicatooni. Happy birthday to you. This is your first birthday without me by your side. Even though it hurts, I am happy and grateful that you are an adult. A college student who is so hardworking. Please, baby, have fun today and enjoy every minute of it. You turn 18 just once.”

Angelica recently made her mum and dad proud by bagging a scholarship to study at the prestigious Colombia University following her graduation from high school.

Damasus and her family are based in the United States of America.

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Nigerian Teenage Girls Wins International Tech Competition With Dementia App

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A group of Nigerian girls living in Drogheda, Ireland have won an international tech competition with an app that helps people with dementia.

Rachael Akano, 16, Margaret Akano, 17, and Joy Njekwe, 17, took first place in Technovation Girls, a contest challenging young women and families to use technology to address real-world problems.

Their app, Memory Haven, was on one of 16 finalists at the Technovation World Summit, taking the senior girl’s division and being named People’s Choice.

Irish-Nigerian heroes Rachael Akano, Margaret Akano and Joy Njekwe, together with mentor, Evelyn Nomayo.

Memory Haven is designed to help people in Ireland whose families have been impacted by dementia.

The app’s six main features include a photo wallet, memory games, health alerts, a face and voice recognition feature, a music playlist, and a reach out feature, which allows patients to contact emergency contacts and doctors in convenient manner.

The app’s music playlist feature detects the mood of the patient through a facial recognition feature and plays music that is tailored to the mood of the patient.

The app’s photo wallet feature, meanwhile, allows users to flip through tagged photographs that identify the people in the image. The app addresses three problems faced by dementia patients: speech difficulty, memory loss, and recognition difficulty.

Memory Haven

The competition is hosted annually by Technovation, a non-profit organization that empowers girls to become leaders in the male-dominated tech industry. In all, nearly 2,000 entrants from more than 60 countries entered the latest edition of the competition.

The teenage girls were mentored by Evelyn Nomayo, an Afro-Irish data scientist at Trinity College, whose mother suffered from dementia, a syndrome in which there is deterioration in memory, thinking, behaviour and the ability to perform everyday activities.

Although dementia mainly affects older people, it is not a normal part of aging.

Memory Haven is designed to help people in Ireland whose families have been impacted by dementia.

Nomayo got involved in mentoring because she was tired of women and people of colour feeling isolated in STEM fields.

Memory Haven will launch in app stores later this month.

Chacha Eke Expecting 4th Baby, Actress Says She Always Act Crazy During Pregnancy

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The embattled movie star says pregnancy is the reason behind her recent strange behaviour after initially revealing she has Bipolar Disorder.

Nollywood actress Chacha Eke has announced she is expecting her fourth child with husband Austin Fanni.

The movie star made the surprise revelation in a fresh video via her Instagram page on Monday, October 12, 2020, just days after she quit her seven-year old marriage.

Chacha Eke and hubby Austin Fanni.

In the video, the actress wore an orange top, as she placed her left hand on her baby bump and declared to her 2.3 million followers that she loves her life.

Sharing the news, Eke stated that she tends to act crazy each time she’s pregnant due to something that erupts inside of her.

The movie star previously revealed that she’s been diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

According to the mother of three, she has suffered different episodes over the years and doesn’t know what makes her act differently during pregnancy.

“Hello everyone, my name is Chacha Faani and I love my life,” she began. “As you can see from this video, I am pregnant and have been peculiar with my previous pregnancies, anytime I am pregnant, something in me just erupts. 

“This feeling that erupted a few days ago has just finally gotten the diagnosis disorder. It makes me do crazy things. Over the years I have suffered episodes and I didn’t know what they were and where they came from.”

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At this point, it’s fair to note that news of the movie star’s pregnancy should be taken with a grain of salt until further development.

Chacha and her husband Austin Fanni got married in 2013 and have three children. The couple celebrated their seventh wedding anniversary sometime this year.

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‘I Stand With My Nigerian Brothers & Sisters to End Police Brutality’ – Kanye West Joins #EndSARS Protest

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Top American rapper Kanye West has spoken out against police brutality in Nigeria in light of the #EndSARS protest sweeping across the nation.

Kanye West has appealed to the Federal Government to yield to the demands of youths protesting against police brutality and extortion in the country.

Kanye West

The billionaire music star in a tweet shared via his Twitter page on Monday, October 12, 2020, said the government must listen to the cries of its people.

“I stand with my Nigerian brothers and sisters to end police brutality, the government must answer to the peoples’ cries #EndPoliceBrutalityinNigeria,” he tweeted.

West joins the list of international celebrities who have all lend their voices to the #EndSars protest across the country.

International superstars like John Boyega, Tery SongZ, Cardi B, Chains The Rapper, Nasty C, Drake, P Diddy and Estelle have all taken to their respective social channels to support the call for police reform.

A host of international celebrities have lend their voices to the #EndSARS campaign.

Nigerians on Monday continued their protests to pressure the Federal Government to follow through on total disbanding of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).

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