Oba Rilwan Akiolu of Lagos has given Amazon a 14-day ultimatum to remove the Eyo masquerade from the movie ‘Gangs of Lagos’, IGBERETV reports.

The movie, which was directed by Jade Osiberu, was released to the pubic via Amazon’s Prime Video on April 7.

‘Gangs of Lagos’ tells the story of a group of friends forced to navigate the hardship of growing up on the streets of Lagos.

The Eyo masquerade, unique to the Lagos neighbourhood of Isale Eko, has drawn criticism from the public for being portrayed in the movie as being worn by a group of murderers.

Irate indigenes have also questioned the film’s portrayal of Isale Eko as a den of criminals.

As a result, the Isale Eko Descendants Union (IDU) filed a lawsuit against Amazon and the film’s producers. The union is demanding ₦10 billion in damages.

The Oba of Lagos, while wading in on the matter said the Eyo was illegally represented in the movie and as such damaged the reputation of the brand.

He also alleging that it violated the rights of the indigenous people of Lagos.

Conditions to restore the holiness of the Eyo

Oba Rilwan Akiolu therefore listed four conditions that the producers must meet within 14 days.

The conditions are that Amazon Web Service, Greoh Studios, and the film producers should “immediately remove, cease and desist from using” the image getup and the full manifestation of the local Eyo masquerade in the ‘Gangs of Lagos’.

Since the portrayal was done without permission or due reference to the office of the Oba of Lagos, he ordered the movie makers to provide a plan for restoring Eyo’s holiness. He requested that the movie makers provide a plan for compensation for the infringement.

‘Gangs of Lagos’ is the newest original African production from Prime, which was founded by Amazon.

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Punishing one (rightfully so) and leaving the other is to send a disastrous message that forgery is not the crime but the level at which you do it.

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After several denials of seeking a third term in office, former President Olusegun Obasanjo has accused governors of also seeking third term, IGBERETV reports.

Speaking during an interview with Chude Jideonwo, the former president blamed some governors as the ones behind the third term agenda.

“The governors, some of them, were doing it for themselves. Because if the president did a third term, they too would have had a chance for a third term,” Obasanjo said while responding to question on his failed third term bid.

In 2006, a bill to amend the 1999 constitution and extend term limits by another four years, failed to pass at the National Assembly.

Ken Nnamani, the Senate President of the 5th National Assembly had declared that lawmakers in the 5th National Assembly, “sacrificed” their legislative careers after seeing to the truncation of the controversial third term bid.

"The #NigerianElections2023 has taught me four vital lessons:

Lesson 1: Buhari is a ruler.
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#TableShaker"

"I congratulate Mr. Wale Edun, Mr. Nuhu Ribadu, and Mr. Dele Alake on their well-deserved appointments as Special Advisers to President Bola Tinubu.

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To my esteemed friend,
@NuhuRibadu
, your appointment as Special Adviser, Security, heralds a brighter and safer future for our beloved Nigeria. Your wealth of experience and proven track record in security matters is indeed reassuring to us all. We trust that with your guidance, the security architecture of our nation will be strengthened for the greater good of all Nigerians.

To Mr Wale Edun, my friend and compatriot, as Special Adviser on Monetary Policies, your appointment is an affirmation of your sterling contributions to financial matters in our country. I have faith that your expertise will be instrumental in ensuring a more stable currency and a robust economic environment.

Mr Dele Alake, as Special Adviser for Special Duties, Communications and Strategy, your ability to navigate complex terrains with strategic finesse has always been admirable. I believe your appointment is a testament to our confidence in your ability to bring about significant changes in these critical areas.

Furthermore, I would also like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Yau Darazo, Mrs. Olu Verheijen, Mr. Zachaeus Adedeji, Mr. John Ugochukwu Uwajumogu, and Dr. Salma Ibrahim Anas on their respective appointments. I am confident that your individual skills and experiences will significantly contribute to the advancement of our nation.

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"Innalillahi wa innan ilaihi rajiun!!!
We lost one of us in Referees in Suleja
Also my Coach in Referees.
Mallam. Mustapha Bello
Grade one referee
May his soul rest in jannatul firdausi. Ameen "

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Nigeria's President, Bola Tinubu hosts Emirs of Borgu, Kontagora in Aso Villa today, IGBERETV reports.