The sudden move by Nigerian youths to fully participate in the country’s general elections is not unconnected to the 2020 EndSARS protest which served as an eye-opener that young Nigerians can influence critical decisions in the country.

DAILY POST recalls that youths across the country shut down economic and other activities in Nigeria in October, 2020, when they protested alleged extra-judicial killings by the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS.

The social movement and mass protests against police brutality, which took-off in Edo State after an innocent citizen was allegedly gunned down by members of the SARS, escalated to other parts of the nation, halting social and economic activities.

Although several youths paid the supreme prize when the protests were hijacked by alleged sponsored hoodlums, some of the core aims, which include call for the disbandment of the SARS, were achieved.

It can be recalled that prior to the Lekki massacre, the then Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu on October 11, announced the disbandment of SARS following the mass protests.

According to the Lagos State Judicial Panel of Inquiry on Restitution for Victims of SARS Related Abuses and other matters, at least 46 unarmed protesters were either shot dead, injured with bullets, or assaulted by security forces at the Lekki toll gate where protesters converged on October 20, 2020.

DAILY POST reports that memory of the Lekki massacre has resurfaced on the internet as some politicians accused of masterminding the unfortunate shootings, are now running for political officesTop

Recall that two major correctional facilities in Edo State were also attacked by the hoodlums who freed several convicts. Some public and private properties were completely destroyed and vandalized; the sanctity of the Palace of the Oba of Lagos was also violated.

In a move to quell the escalated movement, President Muhammadu Buhari in his address on October 23, pledged the inclusiveness of young Nigerians in policy making.

DAILY POST recalls that for the first time in the history of Nigeria, a 25-year-old Nigerian youth was elected as youth leader of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in 2021.

Suleiman Mohammed, who hails from Kaduna State, was elected as youth leader during the party’s convention in October 30, 2021.

Currently, most of the presidential and governorship candidates of the major political parties running for the 2023 general elections have vowed to ensure youth inclusiveness in their administrations if elected into office.

DAILY POST reports that some Nigerian celebrities who coordinated the End SARS protest are currently campaigning against the voting of old and incompetent politicians.

Peter Square, a defunct member of the popular music group, P-Square and Adebowale David Ibrahim Adedayo, known by his stage name Mr Macaroni have consistently used their social media handles to warn Nigerian youths against voting wrongly, asking everyone to get their PVCs.

When DAILY POST visited the Permanent Voters Card, PVC registration center in Bwari, Abuja, it was observed that over 70% of those thronging the facility for registration are youths preparing to make changes in 2023 elections.

Some of those seeking to obtain their PVCs to kick out incompetent leaders, told DAILY POST that the era of political apathy is over in Nigeria.

Mr Sunday Adikwu said, “We have waited too long, it is time to take it with our hands. They will always claim that the youths are the leaders of tomorrow, but when will the tomorrow come? I have been hearing that since I was born and now I am over 30 years old.

“We need to tell these old fools that we are aware of our rights. They will not believe the power we have but we will surely shock them next year”.

Yemi Adebayo said, “Even the little kid born last year can feel the pain. These people have messed up with our lives and destinies. They have nothing in their heads yet they want to die in power.

“I was part of the End SARS protest in 2020 before it was hijacked by the paid hoodlums. Look at the killings everywhere, human lives no longer mean anything to people anymore, yet we have a government. Enough is enough. If we can seize the attention of the whole world through protest and make changes, then we can actually decide who rules us”.

Similarly, a human rights activist, Mr Femi Kolawole, who also participated in the End SARS movement, told DAILY POST in Abuja that the “long awaited revolution will happen in 2023”.

“We voted for President Buhari in 2015 because we were desperate for change, unfortunately, that change didn’t help us. Buhari wouldn’t have made it to Aso Rock without the support of the youths.

“The two major political parties have ignored the youths for a long time. We will now show them what we are capable of doing. It is no longer about APC or PDP, they have all failed us. Youths are no longer campaigning on social media like before, we are now getting our PVCs ready.

“One thing I know is that this forthcoming general election cannot be rigged. We will make sure that our votes count. Forget what happened in Ekiti the other day. We heard of vote buying which was really unfortunate, but I assure you, we will tackle that before the presidential election. We still have more than ten months to educate the general public”.

The Nigerian Police on Sunday noted that singer Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, would be interrogated during the investigation of a shooting which happened at a Lagos club.

The Lagos State Police Commissioner’s Special Squad has detained five policemen attached to the singer for attempted murder after they shot two fun seekers, Irebami Lawrence and another identified simply as Tolu, at Club Cubana in Lagos on Wednesday.

In a tweet on Sunday, the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, noted that to ensure detailed investigation on the case, Burna Boy would have to be interrogated.

Adejobi was responding to a fan who stated that the incident had nothing to do with Burna Boy.

The tweep, identified as Adeshina said, “This has nothing to do with Burna Boy. The duty of the police guard to Burna Boy is to protect his life. So sir, forget what some Burna haters said about him. Please carry out our investigation with due diligence sir.”

Responding, Adejobi said, “Exactly what we will do. But there is no way the police would want to have a detailed investigation without interrogating Burna Boy. No way.

“So the level of involvement of everyone in the incident will determine his punishment or otherwise. We should not preempt what the report will reveal.”

"There are many snakes disguised as trees simply waiting for you to carry them. In the month of June 2022, don't be swayed by initial impressions. In fact, I lack even a Christian name. Because of my Muslim identification, you are more of a Christian than I am by identity if your name is Peter. You know who I am, Suleman. Many of the folks you see blasting in Tongue have snakes with them. Don't seek assistance from anybody you wish to ruin. This message will serve as your guide till June 2022 "..

Prettygirl200:
Shut down big fool. Oga I have a skill a very good one at that and I make good money not 50N do u understand. Making 50N from selling vegetable and showcasing it online is not being hardworking ladies do it every day it shouldn't be a new thing. So keep quiet if u know u cant use your head.

For a lady to be independent with a legitimate source of income this days is hard, it takes hardwork, determination, strong will and prayers to do so.

Most ladies don't want stress and majority don't want to work..

pls lets get something doing no matter how little, lets stop jumping into the hands of men for happiness and comfort, rule your own world, pilot ur own affairs...

it's not easy but with consistency, you shall get there, learn a skill and be useful.

No one is perfect but we need to try our best in being the best we can����

#It's a new day
#A new beginning
#Sunday morning

colorsofrainbow:
Reno said Tinubu will win APC primary. We go see as e go happen

Cokahot:
Falsified date of birth. Ole

Tkoy:
Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing introduces IVM-branded tricycles ‘Keke Marwa’ into the Nigerian market, ANAMBRA PEOPLE reports.

Fondly known as Keke Marwa, the three-wheeler has being a source of livelihood for millions of low-earners in Nigerians.

The company is set to slash the price of Keke to ₦300,000 just like they did in motorcycle when they slashed it from ₦300,000 to ₦80,000.
The 5-seater (4-passenger, a driver) joins Innoson lineup of vehicles, including Connect, Caris, G20 Smart, Ikenga, and SUVs like G40 and G80.

In addition to being a source of livelihood for millions of low-earners in Nigerians, the three-wheeler is also the cheapest means of transportation to the common man.
Keke Marwa, seldomly used as Last Mile vehicle, continues to be a favorite for Nigerian users who ply unmotorable roads as well as those who cannot afford taxi or commercial motorcycle fares.

Source:
https://anambrapeople.com.ng/2022/05/20/innoson-set-to-slash-keke-price-to-%e2%82%a6300000/

Onepointfiveodds:
After series of fights, sit downs and admonitions, my wife has finally make some adjustments on the salty food issue.

We had a little argument last week and i demanded she apologise as it was obvious she's in the wrong. She hissed and walked out on me. We haven't spoken to ourselves since then and she seem comfortable with that.

Yes i love her and i want us to move on from it, but how will this not repeat itself in the future if she doesn't own up to her fault and apologise?!

God1000:
DSS operatives were Overpowered, this is another humbug, claptrap and ludicrous talk.

So a well armed DSS operatives couldn't defend ms Deborah

Charleys:
Did she collect the 250k dollars?
So why is she saying all these now?

SenatePresdo:



Na your oyel?

Abi na By force to sell market?

I dislike America's hypocrisy more than Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

blazingblender:

To avoid the disgrace wear agbada when swimming na

Nikrose:
After reading a post on the front page about a 19yrs old boy marrying a 39yrs old woman, I love it and I find it sweet, romantic and sexy!!!

I don't really want to be in a serious relationship now but I think I am now attracted to boys younger than my age

Not little boys of under 18! And I am not a peodophile!

shams040:


are you kidding me?

Dawn91:
See your dirty floor... See the dirty wire.. you probably live in a self contained... I put it to you that you are a liar and probably live in Ajegunle...

l69l:


no difference

same uses

soulfood:
If you are a lady and you think it wise right dress anyhow in public, I owe you no apology or shyness. I will look anyhow too qit my 2 full eyes.


To Nancy, you were overacting in your role as Kemi in blood sisters. Too fake.

STEWpid:
It's their problem, not ours.

Please, not all news are worthy of front page.

I don't understand the relevance of this news.

lonelydora:
Amaechi, stop capping carelessly! If not, you go collect wotowoto when you lap ama.

Even a toddler knows the problem of Nigeria.

Zonefree:

Manure former striker should shut up already!

This doesn't happen every time, it's just football fans expressing their feelings for the love of game.

Manure and their supporters should be worried how Ronaldo and his teammates will be playing in conference league next season with teams like Galilee FC and Jhkhjs FC.

Sergio104:
Miscreants and criminal elements now terrorize people using the shade of "IPOB".

To them......"after all is freedom fighting, we are fighting for you.....do you must compensate".


Soludo, please wipe all!!!!.


Local fortified vigilantees are needed!

Outta here!!!!!!

ArchiLimited:
Imagine if this new Zelensky now breaks Putin's daughter's heart again. Putin will be like which kain wahala be this, who use Zelensky curse me like this?
He'll probably pass a law for "Zelensky" to become the new Russian word for "village people"

She said: “I think we are growing, change is constant, we have changed in terms of our technical know-how, we are taking more time, we are putting more effort into our movies, we are trying to make them perfect for the audience, that’s what has changed, we have evolved.”

“Comparing when I started my career till now, this industry has grown; at that time, the industry was only but a baby, and as a baby, I think we were crawling, and we also had great quality then, it was a much smaller industry, now its a much bigger industry with all sorts of people. It was easier to judge then because we had a small group of people, few actors and few producers, but now we have lots of people experimenting.”