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Engage in Active Political Engineering, Not Planned Protest Says Buratai To The Youths

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cautioned that a “10 day of rage” can not be peaceful. Such a protest will be unconstitutional. The word rage connotes violence.

 

 

The former Chief of Army Staff and former Nigerian Ambassador to the Republic of Benin retired Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has advised Nigerian youths against the proposed nationwide protest by not allowing themselves to be used as willing tools by do-or-die partisan individuals or groups who want to stir up trouble in the country.

 

 

Buratai advised them to be good students of history and take lessons from the 2020 EndSars protest, which did not yield the desired benefit. According to him, what they did was to allow hoodlums to hijack the protest, and the result was total mayhem against innocent individuals, public, and private properties.

 

Not undermining their fundamental human rights, he cautioned that peaceful protest is guaranteed in our constitution, but in most cases, such protests end up being violent. The indicators are everywhere.

 

According to him, the planners of the protest have exposed their hidden and evil plan by christening the protest as “10 days of rage.” This means that the protest was never intended to be peaceful. A 10 day of rage can not be peaceful. The word rage connotes violence.

 

He challenged the planners of the protest to embrace the tenets of political engineering instead. According to him, youths constitute a large percentage of our voting and working population. Thus, they should be actively involved in the democratic process to bring about the needed change if need be.

 

“Youths can actively participate in politics, and their voices can be heard, their ideas and their actions can bring about the needed transformation in the country”

 

 

“Let Nigerians give the government the benefit of the doubt as President Tinubu listens to, and reacts to the challenges facing the country”, he concluded.

 

 

It would be recalled that the United Nations’ Department of Safety and Security has also issued a warning that the planned protests in Nigeria could be hijacked by groups with ulterior motives.

 

Also, President Tinubu has pleaded with the aggrieved Nigerians, especially the youths who are planning a national protest over the high cost of leaving to shelve the planned action. The President also assured those behind the planned national protest that he has heard their grievances and is working seriously to ensure that all their concerns are addressed.

 

According to reports, various Nigerian groups are planning a nationwide protest from August 1 to 10, dubbed “10 days of rage,” to address the country’s soaring cost of living and economic hardship.

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Kim Kardashian Surprises Best Friend Tracy Romulus with a Cybertruck on Her Birthday

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Kim Kardashian Surprises Best Friend Tracy Romulus with a Cybertruck on Her Birthday

 

In a heartwarming display of friendship, media mogul Kim Kardashian has sparked a frenzy online after surprising her best friend, Tracy Romulus, with an extravagant gift – a Tesla Cybertruck – to celebrate Romulus’ birthday.

Kim Kardashian Surprises Best Friend Tracy Romulus with a Cybertruck on Her Birthday

A viral video surfaced across social media platforms, capturing the unforgettable moment as Kardashian and Romulus shared a lighthearted conversation before Kardashian instructed Romulus to turn around. Upon doing so, Romulus was greeted with the jaw-dropping sight of the futuristic Cybertruck parked right before her. The surprise was so overwhelming that Romulus, visibly stunned, exclaimed, “Are you crazy?!” as she turned to Kardashian for confirmation.

The emotional moment was marked by an embrace between the two, a testament to the deep bond they share. Kardashian, who has long been known for her generosity, wished Romulus a happy birthday, clearly pleased with the joy her surprise had brought her longtime friend.

This thoughtful gesture quickly captured the attention of social media users, who were left in awe of the gift and the closeness between the two friends. The viral video continues to gain traction, with many fans expressing admiration for Kardashian’s unique way of celebrating her friendships.

For Tracy Romulus, the day was certainly one to remember, cementing another chapter in her special friendship with Kardashian.

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Tiwa Savage Reveals Divorce Struggles: “It Made Me Depressed and Turned Me Into the ‘African Bad Girl'”

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Tiwa Savage Reveals Divorce Struggles: “It Made Me Depressed and Turned Me Into the ‘African Bad Girl'”

 

Nigerian music sensation Tiwa Savage has opened up about her turbulent divorce from Tunji “TeeBillz” Balogun, sharing deeply personal insights about the emotional toll it took on her life and career.

Tiwa Savage Reveals Divorce Struggles: "It Made Me Depressed and Turned Me Into the 'African Bad Girl'"

Speaking candidly on The Receipts Podcast, the 44-year-old Afrobeat star reflected on the heartbreak of her 2018 separation, which she revealed was exacerbated by her struggles with postpartum depression and public backlash.

“I Was Nigeria’s Sweetheart”
Tiwa described how her rise to fame was met with widespread admiration, as she followed what she called the “perfect path” of societal expectations.

“When I started, I was Nigeria’s sweetheart. I could do no wrong. I went to university, got married, had a baby — everything by the book. But then everything came crashing down, and I became the target of criticism,” she said.

The separation, which TeeBillz announced online, marked a turning point in Tiwa’s life. Despite not initiating the breakup, she recalled being vilified in the media and by the public.

“I Was Told I’d Never Win”

Tiwa revealed how the overwhelming criticism pushed her into a dark place. “At the time, my baby was just a few months old, and I was already dealing with postpartum depression. My body wasn’t the same, and I was depressed. But instead of support, people attacked me,” she shared.

After attempting to tell her side of the story in a public interview, she faced even more backlash.

“People said, ‘How dare you go and talk? You’re a woman, and you’re supposed to hold the home together.’ Famous people called to tell me I’d never win, and it was my fault because I was a woman. It was heartbreaking,” Tiwa recounted.

 

Reinvention as the “African Bad Girl”
The constant criticism and emotional pain led Tiwa to transform her image and embrace a bolder persona.

“It made me depressed for so long, but it also made me angry. I thought to myself, ‘If I did everything right and still got attacked, why should I bother?’ That’s when I became the ‘African Bad Girl,’” she said.

Tiwa explained how she began to rebel against societal norms, opting for tattoos, shorter skirts, and bikinis. “I was just wild. It was my way of coping and reclaiming control of my life after being judged for so long,” she added.

Despite the challenges, Tiwa’s resilience and reinvention have made her an enduring icon in the global music scene, solidifying her place as a trailblazer in African entertainment.

The revelations highlight not only the personal cost of fame but also the cultural pressures that women in the spotlight often endure. Through it all, Tiwa continues to inspire, proving that reinvention is a powerful tool for survival and success.

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“Ex-Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello Secures Bail, Appeals for Flexible Conditions”

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Court Grants Bail in Money Laundering Case with Stringent Terms

 

Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello, has successfully appealed for bail before Justice Maryann Anenih of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Maitama, Abuja, in a case involving alleged money laundering of N110.4 billion.

Bello, represented by his counsel J.B. Daudu SAN, requested adjustments to the bail conditions, specifically the requirement of landed property in Maitama. He argued that obtaining Certificates of Occupancy and title documents in the district is challenging due to the area’s peculiarities.

“My Lord, many buildings in Maitama are corporate establishments, and individuals are often reluctant to part with their original title documents. We plead that other highbrow areas like Asokoro, Wuse 2, Guzape, and others be considered for meeting the bail conditions,” Daudu said.

The prosecution, led by Olukayode Eniton SAN, did not oppose the bail application, stating confidence in the defendant’s willingness to stand trial.

Justice Anenih granted Bello bail in the sum of N500 million with three sureties in like sum. The sureties must own landed properties in Maitama or other specified highbrow areas such as Jabi, Utako, Apo, Guzape, Garki, or Asokoro.

Additional conditions include the submission of Bello’s passport and other travel documents to the court registrar. Until the bail terms are met, Bello will remain in the custody of the Nigerian Correctional Service in Kuje.

For co-defendants Umar Shuaibu Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu, the court reduced their bail sum from N300 million to N200 million, allowing the use of properties within the court’s jurisdiction that match the bail value.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is prosecuting Bello, Oricha, and Hudu on a 16-count charge of criminal breach of trust and money laundering involving N110.4 billion.

Justice Anenih adjourned the hearing on the substantive suit to January 29, 2024.

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