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Why I Am Not Participating In Nationwide Protest – Nasboi

Popular Nigerian skitmaker and singer, Nasboi has explained why he won’t be taking part in the ongoing #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria.

According to him, the last time he spoke up, he was threatened and when he shared the threatening messages, social media users only laughed at him.

That strengthened his resolve to no longer speak up when it comes to protests or politics.

He also explained that celebrities do not get money from politics as many people assume.

In his words;

“Me, protest? Lol. The last time I spoke up, dem use threaten wan finish my life. I come tweeter come post the dm’s of threats, Na laugh people dey laugh for here. A lot of celebrities don’t get money off politics like you insinuate. Buh na just fear of being a scape goat.”

See reactions below;

@nurse_prudence_ warned: “Also use that fèar to NEVER tell us to stream ur music 🎵 😩”

@domingo_loso stated: “We actually don’t need the celebrities at this point, we have the Internet and social media to use to our advantage”

@mideronke asked: “is Macaroni not a celebrity. Yet his voice is still heard. You for no just talk this thing o.”

@bjsthoughts said: “lol very senseless talk! How do you make money ? From@Nigerians who use their data to watch your skits and subscribe to your channels that’s why YouTube and facebook pays you, if you no wan protest nobody force you, you still cannot show solidarity with the people? If you don’t support the protest which is the will of the people, e better to just keep quiet!!”

@mykehoneyland added: “That’s why FELA is irreplaceable, he was ready to die for activism, literally watched his mother thrown off a building and didn’t stop, long live FELA and other activists that have died for the cause”

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Mr Marcaroni Slams FG Over Response To Hunger Protests

Nigerian skitmaker, Debo Adedayo, popularly known as Mr Macaroni has taken a swipe at the Federal government over how they have been handling the ongoing nationwide protest.

He accused authorities of disrupting peaceful demonstrations and teargassing the protesters.

On August 1, 2024, he took to the X platform to respond to a post by SP Benjamin Hundeyin, who claimed that protesters in Lagos were peaceful.

Mr Macaroni wrote, “This is proof that the protests are always peaceful and with good intentions until state-sponsored thugs are sent to disrupt the protests. The police, in their complicity, will ignore the infiltrators and start to attack peaceful protesters. This is how it happens not only in Lagos but in other states in the country.”

He drew parallels to the 2020 ENDSARS protests, criticizing the government for trying to rewrite the history of these events. “At the end of the day, the government will then attempt to rewrite history as if it didn’t happen before our very eyes. This is exactly how it happened with EndSars and the records will forever be there to point at the real enemies of Nigeria who unleashed terror and mayhem in our society,” he added.

Mr Macaroni also criticized the presence of anti-protesters who confronted peaceful demonstrators. He questioned, “Isn’t it crazy that the same people who protested peacefully are now trying to stop others from doing the same thing?”

He stressed, “If people want to protest and cry out to the government, let them. How can the government keep punishing people and then tell them they can’t complain? The government should protect peaceful protesters, but instead, it’s the same government that’s causing the problems.”

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I Became An Actor After Dropping Out of School – Ibrahim Chatta

Nigerian actor Ibrahim Chatta has opened up on his journey as an actor.
He revealed that he had to drop out of school in order to pursue his passion for acting.
He spoke during a recent interview with BBC Yoruba.
Chatta revealed that he dropped out of secondary school to focus on his acting career, which began in 1985.
He said his love for acting led him to skip classes and join his colleagues in travel theater performances but eventually, he abandoned his secondary school education to pursue his dream.

Despite this, Chatta confessed to have continued to self-educate himself through online courses and programs, demonstrating his commitment to personal growth.

He said: “I started acting very early in my life. I knew I was going to go into acting as a kid. Acting took a lot from me. It did not allow me to go to school.
 
”My parents would think I was in school those days but I would have followed my colleagues for what we call travel theatre. It has now transitioned into filmmaking. That was how some of our bosses started their acting career from the stage into cinema movies.
 
“Although, I am doing some courses in adult education that are related to acting, I did not finish my secondary school education. The English language is like every other language. It can be taught and can be heard. The English language I speak is self-taught and I love reading so much. When I was little and I bought puff-puff, I used to read the paper wrap. I read about the English Language from the books.”
The actor, who rose to fame with his role in “Aiyekooto” (2012), has appeared in numerous notable films, including “Atini O’go” (2006), “October 1” (2014), and “Omoyagba” (2020).
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How Two Fraudsters Hacked Into MTN Nigeria Network And Stole N1.9bn

Two fraudsters have been arraigned in court for allegedly hacking into MTN Nigeria Communication Plc system and stealing airtime and data valued at N1.9 billion.
The police in Lagos arraigned the hackers identified as Timothy Oluwabukola and Anthony Odemerho, before a Federal High Court in Lagos.
The Special Fraud Unit of the Nigeria Police docked the two men before Justice Akintayo Aluko on a four-count conspiracy charge, unauthorised access into the company’s web-based Application Programming Interface (API) and unlawful conversion.
Oluwabukola, a student of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY) Abeokuta, Ogun State, and Odemerho, the proprietor of Resign Regal Academy in Benin City, Edo State, allegedly committed the offences between January and April this year in Lagos and Edo States.
The prosecutor, Justine Enang, told the court that the defendants and others at large conspired among themselves and accessed the telecom’s Application Programming Interface (API) of MTN and obtained data from the said application, which they used to defraud the company to the tune of N1.9 billion.
Enang also claimed that the offences contravened sections 27(1)(b), 6(2), and 28(1)(b) of the Cybercrime (prohibition, prevention, etc) Act, 2015, as amended in 2024, but were punishable under Section 8(2) of the same Act.
He also informed the court that the offences violated section 18(2)(b) of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022, but punishable under Section 18(3) of the same Act.
The defendants, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.
Based on their plea, the prosecutor urged the court to fix a trial date and remand the defendants in the custody of the Nigerian Correctional Services (NCoS) until the charge was determined.
But, the defence lawyer informed the court that he had filed bail applications for his clients, and that same had been served on the prosecutor.
In response, the prosecutor confirmed being served with the applications but told the court that he was served while the proceedings were on.
Enang then asked the court for a short date to enable him to study the applications and respond accordingly.
After listening to the lawyers, Justice Aluko adjourned the matter to August 5 for a hearing of the defendants’ bail applications.
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Cardi B Announces Third Pregnancy After Officially Filing For Divorce From Husband, Offset

Grammy-winning 31-year-old American rapper, Cardi B, is expecting her third child.

The ”Bongos” crooner confirmed the news on Instagram on Thursday, August 1.

She shared photos of her baby bump and wrote: “With every ending comes a new beginning! I am so grateful to have shared this season with you, you have brought me more love, more life and most of all renewed my power!

“Reminded me that I can have it all! You’ve reminded me that I never have to choose between life, love, and my passion! I love you so much and can not wait for you to witness what you helped me accomplish, what you pushed me to do!”

“It’s so much easier taking life’s twists, turns and test laying down, but you, your brother and your sister have shown me why it’s worth it to push through!” she concluded her post.

Cardi’s news comes shortly after she filed for divorce for the second time from estranged husband Offset.

Cardi is seeking primary custody of her two older kids, son Wave Set, 2½, and daughter Kulture Kiari, 6, according to a report from Page Six.

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Rapper Cardi B Files For Divorce From Offset Again

Popular American rapper, Cardi B has filed for divorce from her husband, Offset, for the second time.

TMZ confirms the news, revealing that the separation has been a long time coming.

Sources close to the situation told TMZ that the breakup is not related to cheating. Instead, the couple has been drifting apart for an extended period. “They’re just disconnected from each other,” one insider explained.

Hints of the impending split were apparent in Cardi B’s social media posts from December, where she expressed frustration with the relationship. “You know when you just outgrow relationships … I’m tired of protecting people’s feelings … I GOTTA PUT MYSELF FIRST!” she wrote.

Despite efforts to reconcile earlier this year, the distance between the two only widened. The decision to part ways is reportedly amicable, and Cardi B has already enlisted a divorce lawyer to handle the case, seeking primary custody of their two children.

The couple, who married in 2017, share two kids: 6-year-old Kulture and 2-year-old Wave. This is not the first time Cardi B has filed for divorce; she previously initiated proceedings in 2020 but later withdrew the documents. Sources indicate that this time, she is determined to follow through with the decision.

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Grammy: Wike Never Gave Me What He Promised – Burna Boy

Grammy-winning singer, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy has called out FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike.
This is as he maintained that no politician in Nigeria has ever given him anything.
In a statement on his X handle on Thursday, the singer suggested that the ex-Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State didn’t fulfill his promise to him after he won the Grammy.
Recall that Wike had in 2021 announced he would give a plot of land and cash to Burna Boy as appreciation for winning the Grammy Award.
This came after Rivers state organized a homecoming ceremony for Burna Boy after his album ‘ Twice as Tall’ won Best Global Music Album category.
However, Burna Boy, in the post, said: “No politician has ever given anything. Go ask wike where the land him give me or which money him give me. You think I’m your faves.”
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#EndbadgovernanceProtest: Fight In Me Died During EndSars – Burna Boy Says

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy has reacted to the ongoing nationwide protest against hunger..

Nigerians on Thursday stormed the streets to express their dissatisfaction over bad governance and the hike in food prices.

Taking to his X account, Burna Boy said that the fight in him for protest died during the EndSARS protest in 2020.

He warned his fans against calling his name this time around that a protest is rife across the country.

He wrote, while quoting a tweet he posted on October 20, 2020, “The fight in me Died on this day. Ogun go doggy anybody wey call my name this time around”.

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I Am Focusing On Me Now – Paul Okoye Confirms PSquare Has Split Again

Paul Okoye, aka Rudeboy, a member of the PSquare duo has confirmed that the record-breaking group has split again.

Recall that the group which consists of Paul and his twin brother, Peter Okoye aka Mr P, first split in 2016 but reunited in 2021.

In a recent interview with City FM, Lagos, Rudeboy confirmed that the group has broken up again.

“The plan of our coming back together was going to produce a lot of hit albums. But as it is now, I’m just focusing on Rudeboy. Trust me, it is not everything that I would want to say,” he said.

“I was being accused of saying that he [Peter] was the dancer and I’m the singer. I know whenever we go to the airport, people ask are you a singer or a dancer? I didn’t know it was touching him. But I know there was a time we came together and said, ‘don’t allow this thing get to you, you should be proud of what you’re doing. That’s the role you’re playing.’

“We have a song we did with T.I, ‘Eja Jo’. That was when the issue started. Till today, that song is still on 3 million views because people didn’t hear the PSquare’s voice that they are used to.

“When we came back together, because I didn’t want the issues that happened before, I told my brother to show himself, let us be involved in the creative process together. I told him we should share who carries the tracks equally but still, it wasn’t working.

“The new PSquare was peaceful. I needed the past mistakes not to repeat themselves. But then again he [Peter] said he’s no more doing [no longer interested]. In fact, he told me in the face that he wants to quit. I asked if we could make it public and he refused. But what will happen when I go solo? People will call me the bad person. That’s why I’m speaking up now.”

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Iyabo Ojo Condemns Police Use Of Teargas On Peaceful Protesters

Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo has expressed displeasure after videos surfaced online showing police officers using teargas to disperse peaceful protesters.

She urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to caution the police against the act, stating that it is the right of every Nigerian to protest.

Following the start of the #endbadgovernment protests on August 1, 2024, there have been reports of clashes between police and local miscreants in multiple states, including Abuja, Lagos, Kano, and Borno.

In Abuja, protesters were teargassed by police at Eagles Square, despite having approval to protest at Moshood Abiola National Stadium. According to The Nation, police fired tear gas canisters to disperse the crowd, but the determined protesters continued marching.

Similarly, protesters at the Lekki tollgate in Lagos State were dispersed with tear gas. This use of force sparked outrage on social media.

Actress Iyabo Ojo condemned the actions on Instagram, urging President Tinubu and the police to allow peaceful protests.

She wrote, “Why are they throwing teargas? @nigeriapoliceforce #peacefulprotest is their right. @officialasiwajubat, please, sir, kindly speak to your men to caution their men. Allow a peaceful protest. Thank you. #peacefulprotest is their right,” appealing directly to President Tinubu.

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