Self proclaimed Area Fada , Charly Boy took to his Twitter page to announce that he isn’t done yet with protests. He says there will be another mass protest and demonstration this morning .
He would be collaborating with Nigerian Labour Congress(NLC) and Trade Union Congress(TUC). The march will begin at NLC headquarters in Lagos, Yaba.
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Innocent Idibia a.k.a 2face took to his Instagram page yesterday to appreciate Nigerians who went all out to protest on Monday. The acclaimed hit maker in an emotion laden voice said he watched in tears as Nigerians came out to speak up in protest both off line and online.
For those who have been criticizing 2face online for pulling out from the much publicized protest, 2face has a word for them:” I am a coward that spoke up and I will always continue to speak up. I grateful to everyone that lent their voice when I lost mine. You guys are the real heroes.”
Watch the video below
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Veteran actor, Richard Mofe Damijo has stated that Nigerians don’t need a celebrity to protest for them.He made this statement against the backdrop of 2face cancelling the protest he was meant to spearhead. The revered entertainer said he would have been part of the protest , if he was in the country.
In his words: “AY told me #10daysinsuncity but kept me there for, errrrr… come @aycomedian how many days una keep me there sef? On a more serious note, I respect the two men in this picture with me. @aycomedian for consistently making smart choices in the comedy movie business and @official2baba for being not just a talented artist but more importantly a humble and fine gentleman and let me dare say that #IStandWithNigeria and #IStandWithTubaba because you do not need a celebrity to give you voice or make you take a stand against issues that directly affect you.
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“I’m not in Nigeria and if I were I probably would have been a part of the protest, not as a celebrity but as a Nigerian who is experiencing the same issues as every other Nigerian but hey, thankfully, I don’t need to be in the streets to register my protest, so again, MY NAME IS RICHARD MOFE-DAMIJO AND I STAND WITH NIGERIA.”
The police on Monday took over strategic locations in Lagos metropolis in readiness for the anti-government protest initially planned by popular musician Tuface Idibia alias 2baba.
The popular musician cancelled the protest on Sunday citing “security concerns and public safety consideration’’.
However, some groups vowed to go ahead with the protest in spite of the cancellation by its initiator.
TheNewsGuru.com reports that over 100 policemen were seen as early as 7.00 am at the National Stadium, Surulere, the planned take-off point of the protest.
The police team, led by the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Fatai Owoseni, came to the National Stadium, with over 15 vehicles and one Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC).
Other locations in Lagos metropolis with heavy police presence were the Gani Fawehinmi’s Freedom Square, Ojota and the National Theatre, Iganmu.
At 9.00 a.m, a group of about 100 protesters from different groups had gathered at the National Stadium awaiting the arrival of other members of the group.
Speaking with newsmen at the stadium, Owoseni said that the police presence was not to stop the protest, but to maintain law and order during the procession.
The main entrance to the stadium, which was initially locked, was opened for the public to use the facility on the orders of the police commissioner.
Yemi Adamolekun, the Executive Director, OneVoiceNigeria, told NAN at the venue that the coalition was not discouraged by the last minute cancellation of the protest by Tuface.
She said the protest was not about Tuface Idibia, but about Nigeria.
The planned protest had gained momentum with several public figures and civil society groups pledging to be part of it.
Tuface had called for nationwide protest against what he claimed as the worst economic crisis in the country which saw the costs of goods and services skyrocketing, with many families struggling to survive.
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A civil society group, EnoughisEnough (EiE) among other concerned Nigerians on Monday still went ahead with ‘One-Voice/#IstandwithNigeria’ campaign despite the withdrawal of hip-hop star, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as Tuface, to lead the rally which had tremendously gained public acceptance.
Recall that the spokesperson of EiE, Debisi Alokolaro, made the intention of the group to continue with the protest known in a statement released yesterday.
Mr. Alokolaro said the ‘I Stand With Nigeria/One Voice Nigeria’ rally is being staged to protest the corruption and worsening standard of living under the Muhammadu Buhari administration at all levels of government.
Tuface backed out of the ‘One-Voice’ protest on Friday citing security reasons and emphasized that, the rally is not worth the blood of any Nigerian.
He noted that consultations have shown clearly that the ‘One Voice’ protest scheduled to hold in Lagos and Abuja today, is under serious threat of hijack by interests not aligned with the ideals of his group.
“The point I am making is that the intent is not worth the life of any Nigerian. It is motivated by the need to negotiate a better deal for the ordinary Nigerian. I therefore announce the cancellation of the planned protest,” said the singer, in the audio-visual message that has since gone viral on the internet.
Similarly another group, called Coalition in Defence of Nigerian Democracy and Constitution (CDNDC) also lends itsvoice to the protest, saying it was never about Tuface alone in the first place.
In a press statement issued by one Ariyo-Dare Atoye, co-convener, CDNDC, “the cancellation of #IStandWithNigeria rally is not the consensus of Nigerians, majority of fellow planners and not a true reflection of the sincere plan to organize this rally in public interest.”
He said: “Let it be known that Mr. Idibia merely keyed into an ongoing public discourse over this protest to take a lead. It was never his singular idea but the concerns of the suffering masses.
Meanwhile, the Police Assistance Committee (PAC) of Nigeria has kicked against the planned protest. In a statement signed by the Director-General of PAC, Dr. Martins John Oni, the body said the proposed protest, which had elicited much tension among the citizenry and was giving the police and other security agencies serious concern, could disrupt public peace and bring hardship on innocent Nigerians who might want to go about their normal businesses.
The organisation said what the country needed at this time was to support President Muhammadu Buhari and his government to continue in his anti-corruption drive without any distraction, and also concentrate on his economic policies being packaged to bring Nigeria out of recession, adding “ with a little patience, government will deliver the dividends of democracy to Nigerians.”
Following the cancellation of 2face Idibia’s planned protest, Nigerians have been expressing their views over the cancellation of the planned anti-government march.2face who has been spearheading the much publicized protest, shocked many Nigerians when he announced on Saturday night that it has been cancelled.
Thereafter, Nigerians have been expressing their displeasure over the cancellation. Ever since 2face posted the video on Instagram, it has had over 195,000 views and 8,740 comments
Nwanyi Ukpor who isn’t pleased with the cancellation wrote:”Shame on 2face!”.
A certain makeup artiste with the moniker Cect Signature added that:”2face from his looks has cried, he was pressurized to make that statement. Infact that statement was written by DSS. My broda no mind them, abeg make them no kee u like them kee fela. Nigeria go survive.
Another commenter, Fali said the video was made under duress:”This video was made clearly under duress.. wat happened to your glasses 2baba.??.. dis is very much unlike you.. without ur glasses… he is being threatened”
Officialtflow said:” Thunder Fire all of una wey don abuse this broda with all manners of words. sorry sorry nigeria my country”.
Juliet Unanma on her part said:” I wish people will just stop talking or commenting anyhow. I have read so many comments here and there are so many selfish comments here. What if 2baba dies or gets hurt in the process of protesting, what then happens? Some people will obviously say he’s foolish to protest yet they’re the ones pushing him to go ahead. If someone wants to protest, take the lead na and others who are ready to die will follow u. So many unfair comments here about him loosing his self confidence and abt gain. Be real people please. He’s listened to his mama and doing the right thing for him and his family.”
Justina on her part, chose to blame the cancellation on the oppressors themselves, adding that our leaders are scared of being confronted with the truth.
“I can see da pains in your eyes @official2baba. We know the hijackers of the protest. It is the oppressors themselves. The clueless and wicked leaders we have in power. They are just scared of being confronted with the truth. They are blood suckers and merchants of death, hunger n poverty. But, #fellownigerians God pass them. They might have succeeded in intimidating @tubaba to back out, but our voices, tears and cries have been heard. If not by them, then by God. God bless you a million times over.”
Faboade Dapo admonished 2face to focus on his music, stating that he knew this was going to happen
“Can’t just stop laughing, I knew this would actually happened. Mr 2baba if you will use my honorable advice sir, you better face your music career don’t let any Damm destroy it for you.” #maximumrespect
Amazingly, Enough is Enough an advocacy group ,and other celebrities like Seyi Law have vowed to go on with the protest.
Nigerian Singer, Tuface has finally bowed to pressure and cancelled a planned protest against the Nigerian government.
He cited “security challenges” as the major reason for cancelling the protest slated to hold on Monday February 6.
Tuface whose real name is Innocent Idibia on Saturday released a statement informing the public of his decision.
“Dear Nigerians, after due consultations, it has become clear that the #OneNigeria protest scheduled to hold in Lagos and Abuja on Monday the 6th of February is under serious threat of hijack by interests not aligned with our ideals,” the multiple award winning musician said.
“The point I am intent on making is not worth the life of any Nigerian. It is, in fact, motivated by the need to demand a better deal for the ordinary Nigerian.
The singer made the announcement after a statement was released by the Nigerian Police, raising concerns that hoodlums had planned to hijack the procession, cause mayhem and destroy property and public peace.
There has been intense pressure on the singer and his group from the police to shelve the protest.
The protest which was billed to hold in Abuja, Lagos and some other cities, was to call the Federal Government to its ‘obnoxious policies, a call for good governance and an urgent explanation into the reckless economic downturn nationwide amongst others.
Nigerian comedian cum actor, Seyi Law has vowed to be part of the protest slated for tomorrow. He said, despite the fact that 2face has cancelled the protest, the demonstration will still be held without him.
In a series of tweets, the outspoken comedian writes:”I am giving Nigerians the assurance that I will be at the stadium tomorrow. We have a right to our protest. I absolutely understand 2baba, but I am not backing out”
Nigerian music star, 2face Idibia stunned many of his staunch followers on Saturday night when he announced that the planned protest he has been canvassing for, has been cancelled.
According to him:” The protest is under serious threat of hijack by interest not aligned with our ideals”. A downcast 2face, took to his Instagram page, @official2baba to make the announcement.
Watch the video below
https://www.instagram.com/p/BQGwpwMDM-K/?taken-by=official2baba
Thousands of protesters on Saturday demonstrated outside the U.S. Embassy in London against American President Donald Trump over his temporary ban on refugees and nationals from seven Muslim-majority countries from entering U.S.
The protesters held black banners with blood stains bearing slogans including: “No to Trump. No to War’’; “Trump: Special Relationship? Just Say No’’ against the ban and Trump’s foreign policy.
Trump had a week ago signed an order putting a four-month hold on entrance of refugees into the U.S. and temporarily barred travellers from Syria and six other Muslim-majority countries.
However, on Friday, a Seattle federal judge on Friday put a nationwide block on U.S. President Donald Trump’s week-old executive order that had temporarily barred refugees and nationals from seven countries from entering U.S.
The judge’s temporary restraining order represents a major setback for Trump’s action.
The White House said late Friday that it believed the ban to be “lawful and appropriate” and that the U.S. Department of Justice would file an emergency appeal.
Early Saturday morning, Trump criticised the ruling, warning of big trouble if a country could not control its borders.
However, many in Britons were angry about the measure, which they saw as discriminatory, and the time it took for Prime Minister Theresa May’s Government to criticise it.