The Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose has reacted to plans by the Nigerian Government to make hate speech a treasonable offence. 

The Governor who released a statement through his media aide, Lere Olayinka, Fayose said the move is to silence opposition. Here's the statement; 

“I wish to express concern over the pronouncement of the Acting President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo that hate speech will henceforth be treated as terrorism. While I am totally against hate speech and will support any effort to curb it, it is important to caution the federal government on the danger inherent in the blanket categorisation of hate speech as treasonable. I make bold to say that saying the truth concerning the country and its rulers cannot be termed as hate speech.

 I only hope Nigeria is not being systematically returned to the colonial days when the law of sedition was used to jail many of those who fought for our independence or the era of Buhari’s military regime when the notorious Public Officers (Protection against False accusation) Decree 4 of 1984 was used to jailTunde Thompson and NdukaIrabor, both of The Guardian newspapers for publishing what the government termed as false.

Most importantly, going by the APC government’s use of the so-called anti-corruption fight to harass, intimidate, arrest and detain opposition figures, there is no doubt that categorising whatever that is termed as hate speech as act of terrorism is unconstitutional and an attempt to gag Nigerians, especially the press. It should therefore not be seen that since the use of corruption to harass, arrest and detain opposition figures is no longer fashionable, hate speech will now be another instrument of oppression to be used against opposition.

 The questions that must be answered by the federal government are; what constitutes hate speech andwho determines it? Has the Presidency becomes law unto itself such that it is now the one to determine what is an offense and what punishment to be applied? From all intent and purposes, the Acting President pronouncement which is obviously not backed by any legislation is an attempt to provide reasons for an impending clampdown on opposition and Nigerians will resist any attempt to mortgage their fundamental rights to freedom of expression under the guise of hate speeches. 

When the APC was looking for power, several provocative statements were made.  Nigerians are yet to forget President Buhari’s “the dog and the baboon would all be soaked in blood” hate speeches and the threat by the APC to form a parallel government. What can be more treasonable than these statements made by President Buhari and his party? 

It is also on record that during the 2011 election campaign, President Buhari’s inciting statement led to widespread violence by his supporters in the North after he lost. Over 1000 people were slaughtered in cold blood, including innocent National Youth Service Corp members. Therefore, even if the APC government is sincere with its new found hatred for hate speeches, the APC government must first apologise to Nigerians for being the number one promoter and beneficiary of hate speech. 

Also, rather than this blanket criminalising of hate speeches, the federal government should embark on reorientation of Nigerians, especially the youths on the consequences of hate speeches to the unity of the country while the confidence of the people in the government (at all levels) must be restored.”

http://www.lailasblog.com/plans-fg-make-hate-speech-treasonable-plot-silence-opposition-gov-ayodele-fayose/

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'Living Things' crooner, 9ice, has shared a beautiful photo of his twin daughters, Hadiza and Hazeeza. The singer who shared the photo on Instagram wrote; 

"I enjoy every minute with my twins Hazeeza & Hadiza "

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Donald Trump's Government has suffered yet another blow, as the entire members of his Committee on the Arts and Humanities tendered an open letter of resignation, using the president’s favourite public space: Twitter.

The group said their resignation came as result of the United States President's  “support of hate groups and terrorists who killed and injured fellow Americans in Charlottesville,” and his failure to support the arts in America. “The false equivalencies you push cannot stand'.

The letter reads;

“The Administration’s refusal to quickly and unequivocally condemn the cancer of hatred only further emboldens those who wish America ill. We cannot sit idly by, the way your West Wing advisors have, without speaking out against your words and actions.”

Upon Trump's inauguration as the United States President, it was thought that PCAH which was formed by President Ronald Reagan and under President Barack Obama, who appointed all the current members will be dismissed, however a Trump representative asked them to stay on at least for now.

The Washington Post reports the unpaid members of the group, have worked hard on programmes for schools, public events, and even outreach to Cuba.
http://www.lailasblog.com/trumps-entire-arts-council-tenders-resignation-via-twitter/

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62 people have been confirmed dead in Kogi State, after being struck by an unknown ailment as confirmed by the State's Commissioner for Health, Dr Saka Audu.

It was gathered that the community which had most causalities of the strange illness that was initially thought to be Lassa fever, as victims had symptoms similar to Lassa fever such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, and vomiting was Okoloke in Yagba West Local Government Area of the state. 

Other affected communities include Okunran and Isanlu-Esa – both villages in Yagba West LGA.  According to Commissioner, the State Government ruled out Lassa Fever as the cause of the deaths, as samples of the disease have already been taken for quick identification of the illness to prevent more deaths. 

http://www.lailasblog.com/62-people-killed-strange-illness-kogi-state/

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Y'all remember EFCC's Twitter handler, Olufemi Olukayode Adeyemi a.k.a F-Shaw who won Nigerian social media users hearts with his smart replies? Well he's back in the studio making music. 

The rapper who was unveiled by EFCC after he bowed out for a career in the Nigerian music industry, was pictured in the studio with Lagbaja's backup singer, Ego. Here are photos below; 

http://www.lailasblog.com/efccs-former-twitter-handler-back-studio-making-music-photos/

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Amidst news that their 16-month-old marriage is over, the Oonirisa of Ile Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, yesterday, August 15th, celebrated the goddess of love and sweet waters, Osun, without his wife, Olori Wuraola beside him.

With the Osun festival playing out in ILE Ife celebrating love, Olori Wuraola was said to be in Lagos by palace sources attending meetings, and due back on Thursday at the palace.

http://www.lailasblog.com/photos-ooni-ife-celebrates-goddess-love-osun-without-wife-olori-wuraola/

The Kano State Police Command has arrested;  one Nuruddeen Abubakar of Unguwa Uku Qtrs, Kano, who was found to have raped his biological 14 years old daughter who survived 3 abortions from him, 25-year-old Musbahu Ibrahim of Zangon Marikita Qtrs for severally raping his cousin sister, and Pastor Samuel John of No. 26 Whether-head, Sabongari, Kano,  for raping 13yrs old twin sisters and their 11yrs younger one, Dahiru Haruna and Hamza Lawan all of Sheka Qtrs Kano, for raping a 9-year-old boy.

The suspects who have all confessed to committing the crime they were arrested for, were arrested for crimes (34 cases) committed from 1st of August to date. 

Parading the suspects, the command called on the general public especially parents, guardians, teachers and other stakeholders to take firm stand on the general activities of their wards who always turn out to be victims of such dastardly acts. 

Members of the community especially neighbours and relations are also enjoined to keenly and closely look into their neighbourhood with a view to detect any unruly behavior. This is because, the attitudes of some parents, relations and family friends is turning out to be shocking.

http://www.lailasblog.com/pastor-who-raped-twin-sisters-and-their-sister-and-others-arrested-in-kano/

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Co-founder of Microsoft and American business magnate, investor, author and philanthropist, Bill Gates finally joined Instagram 24-hours-ago. The billionaire tech Boss whose first post was from Tanzania, where he had lunch with students at the Kicheba Primary School in Muheza, already 223K followers

His first post reads;

'Hello from Tanzania, Instagram!  I just had a great lunch with some amazing kids at Kicheba Primary School in Muheza and met Upendo Mwingira, a remarkable physician who has dedicated her career to fighting neglected tropical diseases.  Melinda and I have been coming to Tanzania for many years now. I always love seeing how much progress the country has made to improve health and provide opportunity. Plus, the scenery is stunning.  Whenever I travel to places like this, I wish others could come along and meet the people I get to meet. I have no doubt it would leave them as optimistic as I am about progress happening around the world. I’ll be sharing photos from my adventures here on Instagram, and I hope you’ll follow along'.

http://www.lailasblog.com/worlds-richest-man-bill-gates-finally-joins-instagram-got-223k-followers-24hrs/

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President Buhari's media aide, Femi Adesina, who appeared on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television revealed he doesn't know if it is the federal government that is responsible for the medical bill of sick Nigerian President who has spent over 3 months in the U.K. 

The President continous stay in London where he has been receiving medical attention for the past 99 days, has generated heated controversy between his supporters and opponents over the issue of cost. 

Seun Okinbaloye, anchor of the programme, asked Adesina, “Who is paying for the president’s treatment?” “Does it matter at this point?” The presidential spokesman asked, to which Okinbaloye fired back: “We need to know, he is our president. He is a public official. This shouldn’t be shrouded in secrecy.”

Then Adesina said: “I do not know who is paying, but as a president, he has a right  to be treated by the country.” “Nigeria is taking care of the bill?” Okinbaloye asked, and Adesina responded, “Most likely. I don not know for sure.”

http://www.lailasblog.com/dont-know-nigeria-paying-buharis-treatment-femi-adesina/

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Sharing her thought on the current state of Nollywood, actress and producer Ego Boyo, who became famous for her sterling performance in the now rested series, Checkmate and movie, Violated, took to Twitter to lament over lack of originality in most movies churned out by Nigerian movie producers. 

Ego Boyo went further to disclose that saying it as it in the industry, is not welcomed by most entertainers as they will rather keep pretending. Here's her tweet; 

http://www.lailasblog.com/actressproducer-ego-boyo-laments-lack-originality-nollywood/

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Our dear Wizkid, who was spotted with Superstar American rapper, Nicki Minaj few days back seems to be in love and he’s going public with that.

The Starboy records Boss, was spotted dropped an ‘In love’ emoji on Nicki Minaj’s post on Instagram. Is she the new baby mama or should we expect another?

http://www.lailasblog.com/wizkid-spotted-dropping-love-emoji-nicki-minajs-post/

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Nollywood star, Alexx Ekubo has called out Dana airline over the way they treat their customers. Alexx Ekubo who took to Instagram to rant, further disclosed why he's angry with the airline. 

Here's what he wrote; 

"I'm usually not the type to rant, but today i am beyond upset, this gross Nonchalance & general misconduct by service providers in Nigeria has gone on for to long it needs to STOP, you can't keep treating paying costumers with reckless disregard, & expect them to remain silent forever. Rampant delays & Sporadic cancellation of scheduled flights without concern for the traveler's engagement has now become a Norm in our Aviation Sector.

So yesterday my colleagues & i were booked on the 7:40am flight to Owerri, only for them to announce by 9am that due to "operational reasons" a term airliners now carelessly use, that the flight was moved to 12:30pm, pls note that our engagement was billed to start by 11am, long story short, calls were made top staff were woken up & a plane "Miraculously" surfaced to evacuate us by 10am, we narrowly made the event on time.

Now, today our departure back to lagos was set for 8:45am then for "operational reasons" it was moved to 12pm then for another "operational reason" it was moved to 2pm then 4pm then eventually we left by 5:30pm which leaves me wondering whether they were operationally assembling the plane in the backyard. Also Note that all this while NO member of staff from DANA AIR came to address us or comfort us or even offer us water, all these information you had to go & get from their desk, when i asked the man behind the counter he said that FAAN (Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria) would not allow them come to the departure lounge to address the passengers.

Interestingly we found out that the Md & GM of DANA AIR who was scheduled to be on the same flight as us after a while of delay flew off on AIR PEACE, wow! How cool is that? Perhaps they had more "important things" to do in Lagos than little ol me.

I've come to the logical conclusion that the management of DANA AIR are insensitive, nonchalant, carefree, unperturbed & unbothered of their customers well being & prior engagements.

As an Entertainer all i have is my voice & i've decided to speak forth on an issue that affects all & sundry.

Finally If i can't change the situation i wish i spark the Brain that does.
Good Night All!"

http://www.lailasblog.com/cant-keep-treating-customers-reckless-disregard-alexx-ekubo-slams-dana-airline/

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Replying a follower who claimed that fellow cross dresser, Bobrisky has pushed him out of prominence, self acclaimed red-carpet god, Denrele, revealed that he still has his place in the industry. 

According to him, he has been gaming since 1995, he's a media guru and his relevance in media is steel tough. Read their exchange below; 

http://www.lailasblog.com/bobrisky-reduced-relevance-denrele/

The decomposing body of a student of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, has been found by her neighbours 4 days after she died.

According to an eyewitness, Edozdrive, the deceased’s lodge mates began wondering where she might be after they noticed that her room’s door had huge houseflies struggling to get in, and an occasional smell of decaying body.

With the combined effort of the residents in the area, the door was broken down to uncover the mystery of her absence and what exactly brought the flies and oozing smell. Her decomposing body was found inside. The cause of her death is however yet to be ascertained.

Here are more photos below;

http://www.lailasblog.com/decomposing-body-female-unizik-student-found-room-4-days-dying/

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A building opposite Nigerian Police station Egbu road, Owerri in Imo state has just collapsed.

According to Facebook user, Uwakwe Martins, about 6 persons were reportedly trapped inside, including a serving corp member. One person has been rescued.

Rescue operation is currently going on. Pictures below:

http://www.lailasblog.com/breaking-building-collapses-owerri-6-people-including-corp-member-feared-trapped-photos/

Funke Akindele's husband, JJC Skillz's first baby mama, Taiye Fajemisin Adeyemi, has just welcomed a new child with her husband in U.K.

The baby who arrived two days ago, has already been christened  Jasmine Dolapo Opeoluwa Adeyemi by Tamara Bello's mum and her husband Adeyemi.

Here are photos from the naming ceremony as shared by popular UK based Photographer, Temidayo London;

http://www.lailasblog.com/funke-akindeles-husbands-first-baby-mama-welcome-baby-u-k/

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Former President Goodluck Jonathan's aide, Reno Omokri, has replied President Buhari's media aide, Lauretta Onochie who mocked his before and after photo. 

Reno who disclosed that Buhari's spokespeople don't understand his personality, further said the more you attack him, the more he's inspired to expose PMB's hypocrisy!

http://www.lailasblog.com/gejs-aide-reno-omokri-replies-buharis-aide-lauretta-onochie/

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Ace Nigerian comedian, Seyi Law and his daughter, Tiwaloluwa, who was dragged by controversial journalist, Kemi Olunloyo are the cover celebrities of the latest edition of Media Room Hub.

Seyi Law who shared the cover photo on Instagram further disclosed how he waited for about five years after his marriage before having Tiwa.

Here are more photos below;

http://www.lailasblog.com/seyi-law-daughter-cover-media-room-hub-magazine-photos/

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Nigerian soldiers reportedly forced a lady who wore a camouflage, to pull it off. According to those who witnessed the incident it happened in the Northern part of Nigeria.

Here's the photo below;

http://www.lailasblog.com/nigerian-soldiers-force-lady-pull-camouflage-wore/

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A Nigerian lady @iamjayhemkay, has taken to Instagram to call out a Police Officer who almost got her killed because he wanted bribe from the commercial bikeman carrying her.

According to @iamjayhemkay who said the incident happened at Akobo Ibadan General Gas Rd, the Police Officer continously dragged the ‘bike she boarded until she fell with her loads on the road’.

Here’s what she wrote;

“This miscreant nearly got me killed today…he was dragging the bike that I boarded until I fell with my loads on d road while there was a vehicle coming thank God the person wasn’t on speed he would av crushed me….still he refused to let go even when he saw me screaming on the floor…just because he was trying to extort money frm the bikeman which he refused to comply…..he was even sitting on the bike nonchalantly and remorseless…those that suppose to protect ppl nw brings harm this is uncalled for…they need to be call to order they re really constituting nuisance this wacko need to stop ….police officer @ akobo ibadan general Gas Rd”

http://www.lailasblog.com/lady-calls-police-officer-almost-got-crushed-wanted-bribe/

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An underground ritualist den was uncovered at Obadeyi bus-stop, Ijaiye, Lagos-Abeokuta road, was uncovered by those who came to the aid of a sweeper who was heard screaming for help after she was abducted. 

Eyewitness and Twitter user, Oluwanifemi further disclosed that the ritualists allegedly target pedestrians who ply the road early in the morning and late at night. Their victims are dragged into the hole which stretches along the whole road where they are eventually killed. 

Here are his tweets; 

http://www.lailasblog.com/underground-ritualist-den-uncovered-obadeyi-bus-stop-lagos/

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Nollywood actress and producer, Uche Jombo, has taken to Twitter to share her thought on President Buhari's aides and their 'random goofing', following Presidential aide, Lauretta Onochie's comment on Buhari's health.

The actress tweeted;

'Majority of her followers shared the same sentiments.'

http://www.lailasblog.com/president-buhari-worst-aides-uche-jombo-lauretta-onochies-comment/

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Following the photos Juliet Ibrahim released on her boyfriend, Iceberg Slim’s birthday, Laura Ikeji has been at the other end gushing about it.

The fashion blogger who just welcomed a baby with her husband, Ogbonna Kanu, wished Iceberg Slim a happy birthday, but didn’t fail to tell Juliet that her boyfriend is ‘hawt’.

Here’s the post;

http://www.lailasblog.com/your-boyfriend-iceberg-slim-is-hawt-laura-ikeji-tells-juliet-ibrahim/

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Super Eagles player, Ogenyi Onazi has taken to Snapchat to share photos while on daddy duties. The footballer was pictured bottlefeeding his baby he welcomed with his wife, Sandra few days ago. 

More photos below; 

http://www.lailasblog.com/footballer-ogenyi-onazi-daddy-duties-shares-bottlefeeding-session-photos/

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Following the graduation of her mom, Twitter user, Jaden, has taken to the platform to share beautiful photos of her mom who went back to college at 45 to bag a bachelors degree in Nursing.

Here are more photos below;

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Shortly after AbaCityBlog notified Davido, of a trending story about him saying 'his dad will buy off the whole of Igbo Land' following Biafra agitation, the HKN gang Boss who is currently in Canada on his '30 Billion World Tour' has debunked the report.

The singer tweeted;

"Would never ever make such statement .. tell them to try again.."

http://www.lailasblog.com/davido-denies-saying-dad-will-buy-off-whole-igbo-land/

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A viral video which has been shared on social media, shows some Chinese employees of a photography firm allegedly drinking toilet water as punishment for not meeting their target.

Here's the video below as we await an explanation for this;

http://www.lailasblog.com/chinese-company-forces-employees-drink-toilet-water-not-meeting-target-video/

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Yesterday we saw a $34.95 (N12,000) ‘handmade’ broom on Ebay, and today we’re seeing this £22 Ghana Must Go bag at Topshop. Well, market must sell abi?

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Two heroic dogs reportedly died while foiling what would have been a far more tragic incident at Molai General Hospital in Maiduguri, Konduga local government area of Borno State, in the early hours of Friday, August 4.

The dogs prevented the bombers from gaining entry into the hospital with their persistent barking, and when the male and female insurgents were attacked by the dogs, they were forced to detonate the bomb strapped to their body and died instantly.

Confirming the incident, the Spokesman of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), Malam Bello Danbatta,  said that the dogs and the bombers died instantly in the attack but that no other life was lost. However, two CJTF sustained injury and evacuated successfully for treatment.

An eyewitness who spoke to NAN, said the dogs belonged to members of the CJTF and had been deployed to the area for rescue operations, and attacked the suicide bombers when they sensed the two persons were strangers.

 
 
Isah said that the explosion blew the suicide bombers to pieces and killed the dogs.

"We heard the male suicide bomber shouting in his dialect and the dogs barking and going after them. Only the suicide bombers and the dogs were killed in the attack,” he said.

Borno State Emergency Management Agency officials emergency Response Team evacuated bodies of the suicide bombers to the mortuary.

http://www.lailasblog.com/two-heroic-dogs-foil-general-hospital-maiduguri-bomb-attack/

Meram Indimi, has taken to Instagram to announce that her sister Mairama Indimi, is now engaged. The beautiful daughter of Maiduguri born billionaire Mohammed Indimi, also shared a photo which showed off her sister's diamond ring sparkler.

Here's what she wrote; 

"My sister said yesssss!.. words cant describe how happy and excited I am for you! you deserve the best and you got the best!!!! countdown has officially started!"

http://www.lailasblog.com/daughter-maiduguri-billionaire-mairama-indimi-gets-engaged/

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