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yarimo:
This is very commendable from the gallant police men

it is commendable untill it happens to you or your loved ones.

Franklyspeakin:
Schemes by the govt to get public opinion back on Sowore side especially after the delayed arrest which showed their hand. We know all this thing's. Their plans is working shaaaaa.
Every time Nigeria is about to have an organic protest Sowore starts making noise trying to lead one then govt douses it and every body rests. The only reason endsars went far was they distanced themselves from him. Open your eyes Nigerians

Quoting your words "Delayed Arrest" and "Showing Their Hand"

The idea that the government's arrest of Sowore was a "delayed" move to win public opinion doesn't align with the timeline or their established pattern. Sowore was arrested by the DSS on August 3, 2019, for calling for the #RevolutionNow protests. This was a pre-emptive arrest before the planned protest even happened. It wasn't a reaction to a successful protest; it was an attempt to stop it before it started. This is a well-documented tactic to decapitate a movement by removing its most visible organizer.

Your Claim that: "Every time Nigeria is about to have an organic protest, Sowore starts making noise..."

This is a classic case of confusing correlation with causation. Sowore, as a long-time activist and politician, is naturally a vocal critic of the government. When public discontent is high due to issues like fuel prices, insecurity, or economic hardship he is one of the few prominent figures willing to stick his neck out and call for action.

The reality is:

Government panics and arrests him to scare everyone else.

The government's target isn't the "organic" part; it's the organizer part. An organic protest with no leadership or clear demand is easier to ignore or disperse. A named, organized protest with a leader is a direct political challenge.

Your #EndSARS Example is a Misreading of History

Your point about #EndSARS is the most critical to correct. You claim it went far because it "distanced itself from Sowore." This is a fundamental misreading of what made #EndSARS powerful.

#EndSARS succeeded initially for several key reasons that had nothing to do with Sowore:

1. A Single, Clear Demand: It focused laser-sharp on one issue: ending a brutal police unit. This was unifying and easy for everyone to get behind.

2. Leaderless, Decentralized Nature: There was no single figure for the state to arrest or discredit. This was a strength, but also later became a weakness when coordination for negotiations was needed.

3. Digital Native Movement: It was organized and fueled by young Nigerians on social media, making it agile and hard to predict.

However, to say they "distanced themselves from Sowore" ignores a crucial fact. During the #EndSARS protests, Sowore and other activists were consistently harassed and arrested for trying to join or support the protests.

The government's playbook remained the same: target and intimidate the organizers/prominent voices. They saw any form of organized dissent as a threat.

In a dramatic scene that has raised alarm over the rule of law, human rights activist Omoyele Sowore was violently re-arrested just moments after a Magistrate Court order in Kuje, Abuja, granted him bail. Sowore, the convener of the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest, was seized by a large contingent of police officers in what his legal team is calling a blatant disregard for judicial due process. The Kuje Magistrate Court had admitted Sowore, Aloy Ejimakor (a lawyer for IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu), and eleven other defendants to bail. The charges stemmed from their involvement in a Monday protest in Abuja, accused of "inciting public disturbance and breaching public peace." The court set bail at ₦500,000 for each defendant, requiring two sureties in the same amount.

However, this judicial order proved short-lived. https://www.newsfill.com.ng/2025/10/omoyele-sowore-re-arrested-moments.html

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RichBoy247:
Isn’t it funny? Rotimi Amarchi that got about 100,000 votes for Buhari while Wike got 1.4 million votes for Goatluck in 2015, that was at a time that he, Amaechi was sitting governor. Amaechi started a fake mono rail in Port Harcourt, up till date, not even 100 metres railway has been constructed while Lagos has launch Blue line, Green line, Red line, Purple line, all coming from Tinubu’s blueprint, such a loser(Amaechi) is the one that wants to deliver the people.

They are just failed politicians, seeking relevance in the name of Coalition. Let's see how it ends.

yarimo:
Every loser is now in that coalition claiming heavy weath politicians including someone that was presidential aspirant that got zero vote

Let's see how it goes. Tinubu might shock them again. Failed politician as Wike called them

RichBoy247:
Internally Displaced Politicians (IDP) looking for IDP camp

Wike dishing it out hot hot. 😆😆😆
He really got me laughing.

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has unleashed a verbal missile on the anti-Tinubu coalition that recently hijacked the structure of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a fiery statement, Wike dismissed them as a “gang of failed and expired politicians”, insisting they have absolutely nothing new to offer Nigerians.

"It’s like watching retired actors trying to relaunch their careers on TikTok; entertaining, but no one’s buying it," Wike quipped.

Wike Called Names and Drops Bombs

One by one, Wike took aim at key coalition leaders:
Senator David Mark:

Wike mocked the former Senate President, who served for 8 years, asking what legacy he left behind. "He said Nigerians are unhappy now, but were they smiling when there was no single project in Otukpo his own town? The man was flying in with helicopters, but nothing flew into the town."

Now he wants to 'rescue Nigeria'? From what memory loss?”

Abubakar Malami: Wike described the former Attorney General’s critique as "shameful," asking what solutions he provided when he had the power.


"You were AGF for eight years, and now you’ve suddenly discovered the Constitution? Haba!"

Aminu Tambuwal: Wike questioned what the former Speaker and Governor did during his time in office to improve lives, especially when he had full control of a state for 8 years. READ MORE https://www.newsfill.com.ng/2025/07/wike-blasts-anti-tinubu-coalition-gang.html

Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota has died in a car crash in northwestern Spain, just 10 days after marrying his childhood sweetheart. The 28-year-old footballer was traveling with his younger brother, André Silva, 26, when their vehicle veered off the road near Zamora, bursting into flames. The tragic incident has sent shockwaves through the football world, prompting an outpouring of grief from teammates, rivals, and global sports figures.

How the Accident Happened

According to Spain’s Guardia Civil, the crash occurred..... https://www.newsfill.com.ng/2025/07/breaking-liverpool-star-diogo-jota-dies.html

The CEO of Tesla and Space X, Elon Musk, has said he was “tricked” into granting permission for his child to undergo puberty blockers.

Musk made the disclosure in a live interview with psychologist Jordan Peterson on X on Monday.

During the conversation, Peterson mentioned Musk’s decision to relocate SpaceX’s headquarters from California, citing the state’s new legislation, Assembly Bill 1955, which enables schools to keep a child’s sexual orientation or gender identity confidential from their parents.

This move came after California Governor, Gavin Newsom, signed the bill into law on Monday, July 15, 2024.

When Peterson asked the owner of X about his motivation for speaking out on this issue, Musk shared a personal experience involving his child, Xavier...
READ ALL>>>> https://www.newsfill.com.ng/2024/07/i-was-tricked-into-granting-permission.html

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency on Monday arraigned a senior immigration officer, Gbenga Akomolafe, before the Federal High Court in Lagos for allegedly trafficking eight kilograms of Methamphetamine and 7.60 kilograms of Cannabis Sativa, also known as marijuana.
Akomolafe, who is currently serving at the Murtala Muhammad International Airport, Ikeja Lagos, was arraigned alongside Babatunde Olufemi, said to be a staff member of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, Nwadozie Amaechi and Nwosu Cyril.

READ MORE>>>>https://www.newsfill.com.ng/2024/07/immigration-officer-three-others.html?m=1

In a significant development, Dogo Gide, a notorious leader among bandits in the North West region of Nigeria, has met his end. Bashir Ahmad, a former presidential aide, shared this news through his official X channel early Wednesday.

Ahmad disclosed that Gide succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained during a clash with troops from Operation Hadarin Daji (OPHD) of the Nigerian Army. Expressing relief, Ahmad remarked, "Waking up to the news of Dogo Gide's killing is truly heartening. The infamous leader of the bandits met his fate due to injuries inflicted during a face-off with OPHD forces."

Gide, infamous for his reign of terror, has been linked to numerous incidents of abduction, resulting in.......

READ MORE>>> https://www.newsfill.com.ng/2024/03/infamous-bandit-leader-dogo-gide.html

The halftime break likely felt uneasy in the Argentina locker room. At the halfway mark, the reigning world champions found themselves trailing against a spirited Costa Rica side. With Lionel Messi absent from the squad, observers wondered who would step up and lead the charge for a comeback.


Enter Angel Di Maria. A seasoned stalwart in this title-winning Argentina team, the veteran winger rose to the occasion, delivering a breathtaking free-kick that ignited his team's resurgence in Los Angeles.

Di Maria's sublime goal swung the momentum back in Argentina's favor, leveling the score and setting the stage for Alexis Mac Allister's decisive strike, followed by a drought-ending finish from substitute Lautaro Martinez, securing a hard-earned 3-1 victory...
- Walter Benitez (6/10): Unfortunate with Costa Rica's goal, as his initial save led to Manfred Ugalde's opportunistic strike.
- Nicolas Tagliafico (6/10): Came close to scoring but was denied by the crossbar, setting up Mac Allister's goal.

- Nicolas Otamendi (6/10): Contributed to Mac Allister's goal with an initial header but could have performed better defensively.
- Cristian Romero (7/10): Put in a solid shift, displaying composure on the ball and effective defensive work.....

READ MORE>>>> https://www.newsfill.com.ng/2024/03/argentina-player-ratings-vs-costa-rica.html

In Katakpa community of Toto Local Government Area in Nasarawa State on Tuesday, a militia group ambushed soldiers and community vigilantes, resulting in the deaths of three soldiers and two vigilantes.

The soldiers and vigilantes were on a peace mission to the troubled Katakpa area when the militia attacked, killing five individuals. READ FULL STORY>>>https://www.newsfill.com.ng/2024/02/fatal-ambush-in-nasarawa-3-soldiers-and.html

TinubuShet:
I passed there few minutes before the incident happened, I heard the news in ilawe Ekiti, while going back to Akure I saw the scene and the vehicles involved...it's a gory sight

it was a terrible one. It happened Infront of my lodge ooooo.

KingLennon:
The insecurity in Nigeria is alarming. Food no dey and people lives no still dey secured

Na to Japa, leave this country ooooooo. Nothing is working out in Nigeria now

Emperormartin:
Nigeria soldiers only coming when the deeds must have been done.

Over here in Biafra, we don't wait for anybody...

We deal with everyone including the security operatives and our governors know these.

These measures has brought considerable peace in our land.

This country is not just working.

Shedrack777:
Them go just unconvinient the masses instead of going after the killers

That's a major problem with this country. The security operatives will not come when the incident is taking place. They will only come after the perpetrators have left and start arresting and harassing innocent ones.

balaclava:
In a failed state like Naija, truth is a revolutionary act.

It definitely won't sit well with the perpetrators, be ready to get arrested, imprisoned or killed.

Remember it's a revolutionary act!

Who will lead the revolution is the problem. Most people are afraid of death. What happened during ENDSARs protest is always a citation when we talk about revolutionary movement.

Ohraykon:
i dey tell you, the naija military died with ABACHA The guys there are not excellent again. They are just jobber men trying to make a living. These days its like civilians are even more patriotic than soldiers. Na their mate dey burkina faso

No be lie bro, they don't even care if the country is doing well or not. Everything in this country is not just working.

Blackfire:
Nigeria is gone

Iswear. It's like cursed state now. Just check the news and see how killing and kidnapping has become the order of the day

talented321:
Nigeria have the worst set of illiterate soldiers in this planet called earth..
Everything to them is force..

Everything is force for them, why dey achieve nothing, look at the height of insecurity in the country. And Nigeria sojas can not do anything.

okomile:
Firing squad for those involved.
They are making this family depressed.

Useless mofo sojas

No be lie bro. Look at the kind ordeal dey a making the family pass through. Nigeria sojas no dey try iswear.

matify83:
Not again!

It is happening oooh. The female soldier spoke up about her s*xual harassment by her superior; all they could do was take her to psychiatric, saying she was mad. Her son also reported to PUNCH News, and they went ahead to detain him. What a lawless country!

matify83:
There's "Trouble in form six".

It's as if the spirit of crime was poured upon the country.

No nook or cranny has been spared of the malady of unwanton killings.

God have mercy "uponus"

Iswear, killing everywhere, kidnapping everywhere, banditry. Crime at pink in the country.

Early on Saturday morning around 9 a.m., a heartbreaking accident occurred along Igbara-Odo Road in Igbara-Oke, Ifedore local government, Ondo State. The incident involved a truck and a mini van carrying passengers from Akure, Ondo State, to Ekiti State.

The collision left the five passengers and the mini van driver severely injured. They were transported to General Hospital Igbara-Oke, Ifedore local government, Ondo State, for medical attention. Unfortunately, a few minutes later... READ FULL STORY>>> https://www.newsfill.com.ng/2024/02/tragic-morning-accident-on-igbara-odo.html

Security forces have taken control of Koro town in Kwara State after the tragic killing of Onikoro, Oba Segun Aremu, in his palace. The monarch was shot dead, and his wife along with two neighbors were abducted on Thursday.

To ensure the safety of residents, police, Nigerian Army personnel, and other security agents have surrounded the area. They are conducting stop-and-search operations without harassing passersby. The security presence, including an Armoured Personnel Carrier, aims to prevent further incidents.

A local resident, who preferred not to disclose his name for security reasons, informed Sunday NEWSFILL about the security measures. He mentioned... READ FULL STORY>>> https://www.newsfill.com.ng/2024/02/soldiers-take-charge-of-kwara-town-in.html

AMARACHI OKEH writes about the low level of awareness of the rights of patients and how this puts females at risk of sexual harassment

Lola froze with shock on the examination bed in the consultation room when a male doctor who was examining her said, “See what you have done to me; you have made me ‘hard.’”

Not convinced that his 28-year-old patient heard him and unbothered about his action, the doctor pulled one of her hands towards his groin in a bid to make her touch his penis. Confused and wishing what was happening right before her eyes was not real, she swallowed saliva forming in her mouth as her heart raced.

Unable to bear the harassment and in a bid to avoid what looked could turn out to be rape, Lola jumped up and ran to the reception of the medical facility located in the Iyana Ipaja area of Lagos State.

In the waiting area crowded with medical workers and patients, she was unable to utter a word. As she tried to put herself together, she could feel the fear coursing through her body.

While on a bus on her way home that day, the tears she tried hard to hold back began to pour. She could only feel helpless, having trusted the medical workers at the facility she had been using for the past two years.

She wondered why things suddenly went wrong and why the male doctor who had treated her for the same ailment for two years suddenly wanted to make her his sexual prey.

She had assumed she was in safe hands especially because her father’s friend, who is a medical doctor, had referred them (she and her father) to the facility and the doctor had managed her case so well that she became comfortable with his services until 2021. READ FULL STORY >>> https://www.newsfill.com.ng/2024/02/patients-struggle-with-hospital-sexual.html

Emmanuel Brown, a 23-year-old whose mother serves in the Nigerian Army, has reportedly been held by the military. His mother, Philomena Nnamoko, was sent to a psychiatric hospital, and Brown claims he was detained by a female lieutenant colonel for speaking to The PUNCH newspaper about his mother's situation.

Brown shared in an interview how soldiers mistreated his mother, leading to her being sent to a psychiatric hospital. Nnamoko, in a recorded voice note from her lawyer, accused her superiors of harassment and maltreatment. She expressed distress that her child was detained in a guardroom for speaking to the newspaper READ FULL STORY>>> https://www.newsfill.com.ng/2024/02/soldiers-son-detained-alleged-unlawful.html