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thebosstrevor1:
See how her staff is standing like in the army, the woman must be something else

Anyway, she should send the bills to feminist coalition and twitter influencers and celebrities, since they know how to incite violence

Stockholm syndrome

helinues:
Honestly, those feminist coalition and some of the yeyebrities should be held responsible for the looting of properties by the prolooters

Stockholm syndrome

This is the society they have created. This is nothing more than a bottom up feedback. They should continue plundering our commonwealth.

This is just a rehearsal. The day the poor will hit the street in full strength. They will eat everything on their way. Both the ruling class and the middle class will be at the receiving end it all.

This is not wickedness or witchcraft. It's the society that we have deliberately built over time.

kettykings:
This is not good news because by the time they hoodlums finish with the upper class, the next class might be the middle class where a lot of Nigerians are presently or working very hard to belong .

The middle class is what runs Nigeria. It is Nigeria's payload and must be preserved by all means



This looting and carnage should just stop before Nigeria falls into full scale anarchy and civil war

It's not going to stop by mere wishes. There has to be a deliberate effort in making sure that there is equitable distribution of our commonwealth. If the politicians continue to plunder our commonwealth and the middle class don't do anything. These army of the poor will feed on every one and everything they see soon.

These are warning signs. The security agents will be over powered.

pepuson:
Can you imagine $1 = 1,127 Korea won and here we are crying because $1 = N450

South Korea's economy is not import dependent unlike the Nigerian economy.

Here

Chekitaut:
Location

Lagos. Surulere

This level of understanding is beyond the comprehension of the lower class. We are talking about people that only know about hunger and lack. No education. They haven't evolved in social behavior. They are no different from animals and guess what? Nigeria has millions of them.

And because they have been excluded economically from the system that we run, at every opportunity they see they will distroy and loot. That's the way they can get a share of the commonwealth and there is no consequences on their part. Because, if they were part of the system and contribute their efforts in building the society their will be consequences they will suffer directly or indirectly.

This individualist strive for success will never build any stable society. Look at Lekki now being a shadow of itself.

What has happened is the crude form of redistribution of wealth.

My point is that's its in the interest of the middle class to have a society that everyone can earn a living and contribute to.

This problem will never be solved if the middle class fail to see this issue from class angle.

The way forward is for the middle class to get more involved in politics. Educate the lower class about what's happening in society and how it's run. By doing this the middle class will be saving itself and exposing the real enemies of the people to them. Which are the ruling elites. Now, it's the army of the poor people that will face the security forces and get rid of the dominant and oppressive ruling class.

Brandonx:
The "middle class " didn't sit whilst waiting for manner to fall from heaven. Some worked very hard to get to where they are today.
So it's very unfortunate that some lazy folks would unleash their frustration on someone who's trying to make ends meet.
" Wahala no dey finish" it's not easy for anyone the poor should let that sink into their head.
But again I don't blame them it has always been like that. I believe that's how witchcraft started in villages.

This level of understanding is beyond the comprehension of the lower class. We are talking about people that only know about hunger and lack. No education. They haven't evolved in social behavior. They are no different from animals and guess what? Nigeria has millions of them.

And because they have been excluded economically from the system that we run, at every opportunity they see they will distroy and loot. That's the way they can get a share of the commonwealth and there is no consequences on their part. Because, if they were part of the system and contribute their efforts in building the society their will be consequences they will suffer directly or indirectly.

This individualist strive for success will never build any stable society. Look at Lekki now being a shadow of itself.

What has happened is the crude form of redistribution of wealth.

My point is that's its in the interest of the middle class to have a society that everyone can earn a living and contribute to.

This problem will never be solved if the middle class fail to see this issue from class angle.

The way forward is for the middle class to get more involved in politics. Educate the lower class about what's happening in society and how it's run. By doing this the middle class will be saving itself and exposing the real enemies of the people to them. Which are the ruling elites. Now, it's the army of the poor people that will face the security forces and get rid of the dominant and oppressive ruling class.

Brandonx:
We live in a country where the poor sees the rich and they are reminded of their failure and would look a for a way to either defraud that rich person or bring them down.

It's because the middle class are not doing what they should be doing. Middle class is supposed to demand for an equitable society. But they are not doing that. Rather their aspirations is to join the ruling class at the top. Which most times is an illusion.

Now, the only class the lower class can take out their anger is the middle class. We don't leave in isolation

The police over the years has been a symbol of oppression. I really hope they can learn from this chaos.

You can't wedge a war against the people and win. Policing in this age should be more of dialogue.

How can a police man respond to youths throwing stones by directing firing Ak47 directly in response to the stones being thrown?

ThatFairGuy1:
No Time for election, Buhari initiate the process of Restructuring Nigeria NOW


It's saddening where we found ourself as a Nation today, we hope Nigeria doesn't turn to another Somalia....

Amid the State of the Nation, we shouldn't forget to table our demands and follow it up.

THIS TRAGEDY SHOULDN'T STRUCK US AND GO WITHOUT MEANINGFUL ACHIEVEMENTS

RestructureNgNOW
THE 7-POINT DEMANDS
Concerned Nigerian started this petition to Nigerian government and 1 other
We recognize that this moment is the culmination of decades of dissatisfaction over the decay and corruption of our dear country, Nigeria.
We find the unhealthy haste to fashion a unit termed “SWAT” to be a misrepresentation of the 5for5 demand. It is not enough.
This protest is beyond #EndSARS, #EndSWAT, #EndPoliceBrutality. This movement is for the soul of Nigeria. We are demanding a systemic overhaul of governance and institutional reforms as the barest minimum. We are better than what obtains presently; we demand progress.
We are not vain agitators. We are clear-eyed youths and professionals in our respective fields who are tired of the way and manner our dear country has been run aground by successive administrations. We cannot idly stand by whilst our future and that of our children are mortgaged.
Below is the updated 7-point demand that concerned citizens are asking from the government.
1. INSTITUTIONAL REFORMS (SECURITY)
That the 5-point demand to release arrested protesters, compensate families of victims, investigate and prosecute all reports of misconduct, proscribe SARS and review the welfare of police be implemented immediately.
However, we believe the systemic rot in the police is widespread across Government institutions. Therefore, we urgently demand an immediate Institutional reform across all federal government institutions, agencies and parastatals, especially focused on national security.
Focus will be on improved welfare and terms of service for the police, military and all law enforcement agencies, provide body worn cameras for operation, refurbished housing, health, academic and pre- and post-retirement life insurance policy for the rank-and-file personnel.
Also reforms on adherence to the laws guiding discipline and prosecution of erring service men this should be aimed at extinguishing all notions of impunity.
2) COST OF GOVERNANCE
We have watched over the years the waste associated with governing Nigeria. We have noted the duplication and unprofessionalism in the civil service and across all strata.
We demand an urgent budgetary framework with 50% capital expenditure and 50% recurrent expenditure in all appropriation bill.
We demand a drastic reduction in the cost of governance. We also demand that the national assembly, be first by streamlined into a unicameral legislative and be further stripped down to become a part time job.
The huge salaries and benefits accorded them by the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) should be reduced to the barest minimum.
3) CONSTITUTION REFORMS
There had been several constitutional reviews where youths were obviously absent. Whether by omission or commission or both, the time has come for an informed and progressive participation by the youths.
The Nigerian constitution as it exists presently does not serve all Nigerians. A more robust and engaged constitution designed and approved by all Nigerians will serve the nation.
We demand an urgent referendum within 90 days to begin the line-by-line review, reconstruction and upgrade of the extant constitution to be more functional for a 21st Century nation. The selection process for this referendum will have 50% young people under 60 nominated by their peers in a transparent, judicious and fair process.
We demand that credence be given to terms of citizenship over indigeneship and state of residence over state of origin.
4) EDUCATION REFORMS
· One in every five of the world's out-of-school children is a Nigerian child. About 13.2 million Nigerian children aged 5-14 years are not in school. The impact of this numbers will be felt for generations.
· We demand that a state of emergency is declared in the education sector and demand increase in the budgetary allocation to educational sector by 50% and to double again within the next 24 months. This funds will be used to drive the education sector to provide affordable quality education to all citizens.
· A certain percentage of this allocation should be devoted to granting scholarship to outstanding Nigerians without recourse to the tribe, religious or sex.
· We demand a systemic overhaul in our curriculum and method of teaching to upgrade to a digital experience.
· We demand that teachers should be incentivized to attract the best brains and should be standardized and professionalized.
· We demand that the parent of any child not in primary school will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
· We demand that there be an Annual independent external Audit of Fund allocation and project execution: from Government approval to disbursement across the ministry, which would further be used to publish at least an abridged Financial statement available digitally to ensure transparency.
5) HEALTH REFORMS
· We demand that a state of emergency is declared in the health sector and demand increase in the budgetary allocation to health sector by 50%
· We demand mandatory health insurance for the vulnerable population in our society as NHIS is not doing enough to serve all Nigerians.
· We demand that adequate provision be put in place to protect the rights and privileges of physically challenged citizens in Nigeria.
· We demand urgent attention to mental health and a fund to set aside to create more professionals.
· We demand proper implementation of the National Health Act of 2014, including the Basic Health Care Provision Fund).
· We demand that there be an Annual independent external Audit of Fund allocation and project execution: from Government approval to disbursement across the ministry, which would further be used to publish at least an abridged Financial statement available digitally to ensure transparency.
6) YOUTH AFFAIRS REFORM
We have noted the giant strides made by Gen Z and Millennials across the globe. Many multi-billion corporations where founded by both generations. In Nigeria, it is extremely difficult for such to occur. The enabling environment viz-a-viz investors and lenders confidence, stable interest rate and manageable inflation are deficit in our dear nation.
· We demand that a state of emergency be declared in the ministry of Youths and Sports, Ministry of Science and Technology and Ministry of National Planning. We demand that this should be adequately funded, sports academy should be revamped.
· We demand the creation of the Youth development funds dedicated to growing the creative industries and agriculture.
· We demand the creation of the Youth development funds dedicated to growing the creative industries and agriculture.
· We demand that the Not-Too-Young to run bill should be expanded to include–50% inclusion of youth under 40 in every cabinet in government.
· We demand that the youth inclusion be monitored by the FCC as they currently monitor state inclusion and the NCDMB and other stakeholders partake in this action to protect our future.
7) PUBLIC OFFICE REFORMS
· We demand code of conduct reforms for all elected public office holders to have themselves and their children use public schools and public hospitals ONLY. Violation of which is immediate impeachment and recall.
· We demand immediate removal of immunity clause from public office holders to make them answerable to investigations at all times when and where necessary.
· We demand immediate resignation of every public officer found guilty of any forms of crimes and corruption they should step aside during investigation also.
· Implementation of full digitization of the judicial process, prison decongestion reforms, with reforms drawn from past projects like the Uwais Report, Keyamo’s ministerial screening address, strict time limits to determination of industries litigations, etc.

We still don't get it. It's not in their best interest to have a working economy nor a nation governed by the tenets of rule of law.

There is nothing good that can come out from these dominant and oppressive ruling class. What we owe ourselves and the generation unborn is to chase them away.

They do not lack working documents or recommendations to create a prosperous nation. The police reforms documents was submitted 18 months ago, aside from the numerous reports submitted prior to that. The national conference recommendation reports are there. It's not in their interest to do any of that. Our demand, for them is like we're asking them to commit suicide. Let's understand this please

Today has proven that the demand of the #EndSARS movement is against the class interest of the dominant and oppressive ruling class. It's like we're asking them to commit suicide.

That's why over the years they have deliberately weaponized poverty as a tool of staying in power.

The movement must roll out its propaganda Mechanism that will flow directly to the poorest of the poor. It's the army of the poor that can wrestle poor from these animals.

Note: An economic progressive nation where there is justice and fairness is against their interests. We should never forget that.

As we can see that APC and PDP already closed rank because this movement seems to threaten oppressive hold on the nation

Plead:
Nice ploy by the protesters and their organisers.
They paid the man to act this shii.

Stockholm syndrome

zionmde:
good,
The sweet protest dat started last week has turned into something it was not initially meant for. We should have all sticked to the Endsars campaign without any deviation. Sars has been disbanded, we should have sticked for prosecution of killer sars personnel and freeing innocent victims of police brutality. Proper justice for victims of police brutality and an end to police brutality. So much progress has been made in these areas

Until some stuppid ignorant individuals decided to turn into a call for good governance, buhari must go and other political gibberish all in the name of revolution. Leading to the widespread violence we are experiencing today.

And am asking, presidential election was just last year, where did the youths stand - Behind Buhari and Atiku
Edo election was few weeks ago, where did the youths stand - Behind eze iyamu and Obaseki
Ondo election just passed, where did the youths stand - Behind Akeredeolu and jegede

Ask the youths if they knew about the young politicians that contested those elections they will tell u no.
When it was time to speak, they stood behind the same old leaders

Revolution kee all of them there
I wish any miscreant caught should replace the freed prisoners immediately

2023 will soon be here, u will soon start hearing we Igbos are behind Atiku, we yorubas are behind Tinubu bla bla bla

This has always been part of the play book of the oppressive ruling class. The pictures of James Nwafor has been trending for a week on all platforms. Has the police command declared him wanted? It's not in their interest in carrying any reforms.

Its disappointing to hear youths talk about negotiating on reforms with the government as if we're all new to Nigeria. The 2009 FG and ASUU agreements is still being negotiated after 11years. The ruling class will never implement any thing that won't give them access to loot public funds.

Why would they care about police reforms when they are same people looting money meant for the police? Reforms means all the money budgeted for police will be accounted for and utilized to the improvement of the welfare of police personnel.

Why would they employ more personnel when salaries are first line charge? The more you pay in salaries the less money available to award dubious contracts to Ghost companies.

Why would they care about Upgrading our schools when their kids school abroad?

Why would they care about fixing power when billions are budgeted for diesel to run their mikano lister?

And you my friend will be make a big mistake by demonizing youths that has become a problem to themselves and the society. The oppressive ruling class is solely responsible the misnomer we are experiencing today.

We should all see the misguided youths as victims and of course, we're all victims just that some are having it better than others.

The real criminals are the dominant and oppressive ruling class. Fela called them animals. And he was right

DontBullshitMe:
How is Libya today after Gaddafi's departure?

Gaddafi was one of the uniting force in Africa which was becoming a threat to the western world. Libya today is the legacy of Obama.

They should scrap these institutions. YouTube is more useful to our current realities. I have learnt more from YouTube than I did in my 4years in UNN.

SilverNorGold:
My brother, na the first time wey them both ban SARS and replace it with a better unit, SWAT. Na the first time wey government dun begin the process of completely reforming the entire police force after protest.

Government has already accepted and begin to implement all the terms tabled by the protesters. Why not now retreat and see how things go?

My brother, God go help Nigeria .

We still don't get it. If we end the protest without laying a foundation for a society that operates on Justice and fairness. Our kids will end up as slaves. Over 80% of Nigerians are below 35years.

SilverNorGold:
My brother, this is exactly my point. But too bad, I was labelled a hypocrite for airing it. In fact, I even suspect that the protest has long been hijacked by corrupt and opposing political elements to unleash hell and disrupt the government of President Mohammadu Buhari, because I don't see any reason people would still protest even after the decisive actions taken by the government. All the demands of the protesters have been speedily met, so what then is the problem? It's obvious the protest has been hijacked.

President Mohammadu Buhari should act fast before things get out of hand.

Nigeria must better by fire, by force.

God bless us all.

Na the first time when them don ban Sars be this?

Scout60:
since she is in USA, let she open PayPal account. With this she can send money to naija exchangers who in turn transfer to her naija account. She can receive alert through email

This is a bad idea. It's better she buys bitcoin and sell to fund the naira than PayPal funds that have a discount rate of about 20%

She can open a diaspora account with any of the big banks.

Sars should be set up as a tactical team just for raids. After raids suspects should be handed over to another unit. They should be stripped off the power to arrest and detain.

Tactical teams have no business putting up road blocks when not in pursuit of criminals on the run

This broke my heart

toluxa1:
Because I had changed the email associated with the account, yesterday I got an email from ebay that was a response to one he sent to them using a new email. Saying his account has been hacked and asking them to do something about it immediately.

I was somewhat loose on this one I must confess but this is just to expose this dubiousness and obvious scam.
Below are his details, and should immediately be added to the scam list

Phone - 09040980909
NL ID - enas24

Tobiloba West
8107940455
Ecobank

Email - emma_udoson@yahoo.com

Dominique tabbaz Funlord

Brother, since he has done this also take it up with his bank. Just tell them you made a transfer error to him. That should solve it. He can't eat his cake and have it

naptu2:
Some people, including known supporters of the government, have attacked Oshoala for her tweets, especially for this tweet below.

www.nairaland.com/attachments/12493076_2020101110_12_49_png71f501774e910dcc3a844bf53e4b1a0c

But she no lie na. Nigeria na jungle.

jidamsel43:
Those that started the movement #endsars initially had genuine interest to stop police brutality against innocent citizens. The movement has been hijacked by criminals and elements of disobedient. If SARS is disbanded, does it mean that police will abandon the fight against cyber crime? Another formation can be established with a different name and can be more brutal than SARS. The attack on security agencies on the disguise of protest is unacceptable and uncalled for. Nigerians have right to protest against government but government also has the responsibility to curb breaking down of law and order.

Is the police fighting cyber crime and can the police even fight cyber crime? As equipped as local police are in America they can't fight cyber crime. Na olopa when no sabi how things are done in the 21st century go fight Cyber crime.

Cyber crime that even the most equipped security agencies in the western world appear to be losing the war against it.

Prof Osibanjo wasn't stupid when he said you can't fight cyber crime by putting up road blocks and pointing Ak47 at people.

I don't know what you people stand to gain by pushing the narrative that the protest has been hijacked. I pray you all encounter Sars operatives in one way or another in your daily lives.

Okay... Let's see how Ondo decides

The Government should have disbanded this unit immediately.

ethicallyright:
Modes of operation of security agents in every country are different and based on profiling even in America. Even Black cops are more likely to be more careful while arresting a black thug.

Policing in Mexico is different from policing in Sweden or Switzerland. In Mexico, when you are covered with tattoos, their police literally strips you down to even your underwear to ensure that you are not peddling drugs. The Mexican police understands through experience what the drug cartels are capable of and how they appear. Someone in Australia or Europe would consider that an abuse of human rights.

The Nigerian police force uses the method that best suits Nigeria. If a foreigner from Western Europe arrives Nigeria , the individual would be surprise that Ak-47 rifles are used even in the absence of combat because police in their countries make use of pistols. Governors in such countries most times move with less than 5 security details.

Are the Nigerian police force wrong to use Ak-47s in broad daylight? Absolutely no. Even terrorist attacks in the UK are perpetuated with knives which shows the effective control of even civilian grade guns in that country. The Nigerian system demands that Law enforcement officials are always ready for combat at least with semi automatic rifles because an average Nigerian armed criminal moves with a superior weapon and there would not be enough time for reinforcement due to the state of bad roads , air response and other factors.

I hope it is innocent Nigerians that stole Ak47s after killing men of the force who represent the Federal Government of Nigeria.


The forerunners of this controversy have sinister motives.

They can run their fraudulent schemes without resistance, engage in their cultism parades in broad daylight , rebuild the local drug trade routes and strengthen the southern fire arms proliferation industry.


If the police force is reformed those celebrities who protested yesterday who are okay with the many policemen at their gates beating fans to pulp when they trespass would not have any police men attached to them because it is not so in the countries they visit. So they don't want to talk about reformation, they just want to stop a part of a larger whole because of their friends.

You have no fucking clue about what you're talking about. What percentage of Nigerians are armed? And are you tell me that criminals in Nigeria have access to more sophisticated weapons than those in the western world? This is unbelievable.

Lagos landlords