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Despite the withdrawal of music star Tuface Idibia from the nationwide protests he had been calling for against the Federal Government to voice the frustrations of Nigerians on the state of the nation, hundreds of protesters in Lagos, Ibadan and Abuja still came out to protest. Admittedly, the crowds would have been much larger if... Read More
by Adeniyi Adelakun 1. Nigerians are still not ready. The temptation is there to dismiss the ‘protesters’ who took to the streets in a pro-Buhari demonstration as paid urchins. While that would be convenient and comfortable, it wouldn’t necessarily be true. Who’s to say they weren’t paid? No one, except maybe the participants themselves. But here’s the... Read More
After threats, challenges and cancellations, the #IStandWithNigeria national held successfully on the 6th of February 2017. See below our best moments from the protest: We've just turned at ojuelegba and on our way to National Theatre. Once again you are safe. Enroute National Theatre.#istandwithnigeria pic.twitter.com/BuuzfjqPI3 — Baaj Adebule (@BaajAdebule) February 6, 2017 https://twitter.com/BrianJDennis/status/828600191875969025 Part B. #IStandWithNigeria... Read More
Musician 2baba has denied being arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS). On Sunday a Facebook user, Nkena Nwokocha reported that 2baba was arrested by operatives of the DSS. https://www.instagram.com/p/BQIqZ29BMDl/ On Monday, 2baba said he was never arrested. https://www.instagram.com/p/BQKVn9PDIfQ/ Thanks for the concern guys. I'm fine and free. Reports about DSS arrest are not... Read More
by Olakunle Olawole As gloomy as my eyes were when I woke up to the incessant ringtones from my two mobile phones, alas they were calls from fellow Nigerian friends who have been well informed of 2face’s (Innocent Idibia) decision to back out of the already well publicized and generally accepted planned protest scheduled to... Read More
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After all said and done, Beyonce ruled the visual world this week with the release of the photos from her maternity shoot. Do we need to say she slayed. It was even as if she had her African #Beehive in mind as she not only called her (and a million others’ too) favourite body artist,... Read More
EnoughisEnough (EiE) Nigeria – a coalition of individuals and youth-led organizations committed to instituting a culture of good governance and public accountability in Nigeria through active citizenship, has confirmed that the ‘I Stand With Nigeria/One Voice Nigeria’ rallies to protest corruption and worsening standard of living under the Muhammadu Buhari administration at all levels of... Read More
Following the decision of Innocent Idibia popularly known as 2baba to shelve his planned #IStandWithNigeria protests, many Nigerians lambasted the musician for backing out. Social commentator, Japheth Omojuwa in a series of tweets says not all Nigerians are worth helping. See thread below: Selah!
Co-convener of The Bring Back Our Girls (BBOG) group, Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili has urged President Muhammadu Buhari and his Vice, Professor Yemi Osinbajo to empathise with Nigerians instead of repressing them. In a series of tweets on Sunday, Ezekwesili called on the presidency to rethink its policies. “Mr. Pres @MBuhari Mr. VP @ProfOsinbajo When the... Read More
Tomorrow, 6 February had been highly anticipated as pop music star, Tuface Idibia (2Baba) had called for nationwide protests against the Federal Government for the rising economic hardship in the country. The protests were billed to be huge as civil society groups, most especially EnoughIsEnough (EiE) had joined him in the desire to protest and they had... Read More
Cool FM broadcaster Dotun Ojuolape Kayode says Nigerians are not worth fighting for. The OAP, popularly known as Do2tun said this in a video on Instagram. The video shows drivers and commuters driving past a victim of a possible hit and run with no one offering assistance. He wrote, “NIGERIANS!! <<WE ARE ALL GUILTY AS... Read More
by Isime Esene Enough is Enough Nigeria (EiE Nigeria) has vowed to go ahead with the planned OneVoice Nigeria protest march scheduled to take place in Lagos and Abuja on Monday, February 6, 2017. This is following the withdrawal of Innocent Idibia, a Nigerian pop icon, from the planned protest. Idibia who is also known as... Read More
by Stanley Ibeku It is unusual for some celebrities to make headlines because of efforts to influence particular attitudes, social behaviour or political views. In their world, especially musicians and screen stars, it is mainly about shows, scandals and fame. At every opportunity, some of them pretentiously display their cars, baby mamas and cash. They... Read More
In the wake of 2bab’s cancellation of the February 6th nationwide protest, Nigerians are worried for the singer, particularly as the video he put out on Instagram does not show him in the best frame of mind. Do see below: https://www.instagram.com/p/BQGwpwMDM-K/ Reactions "Tuface is a coward. Only small threat and he-" pic.twitter.com/dGaK9vr2MW — Vaginal... Read More
As Twitter NG recoils from 2Baba’s decision to cancel the protest under what appears to be duress, Nigerians are asking questions of their fellow Nigerians and the government. Please see below: Please 2Face is not the issue. The issue is, why can't we organise a peaceful protest without being threatened; In a "democracy"? — Onye... Read More
The February 6th protest that had been announced by 2Baba in conjunction with @EIENigeria was cancelled by 2Baba yesterday. Still @EIENigeria insists it is carrying on with the protests as planned, which has got some Nigerians lashing out in anger, calling them the hijackers. See below: We respect @official2baba's security concerns but the marches in... Read More
It is deep regret that we announce that 2Baba has cancelled the February 6th protest. After successfully galvanising Nigerians to come on board his idea of a nationwide protest, after his morality had been called into question, after being challenged by Lauretta Onochie and her ilk, word on the street is he was threatened so... Read More
2face is planning a protest- at this point everyone knows that much. With a long history of social activism and collaborations with several pressure groups including Enough is Enough and Light Up Nigeria, 2face is always, always on the side of the Nigerian people even though his wealth affords him the privilege of being able... Read More
Lauretta Onochie has given 2Baba a challenge, Femi Adesina has called those calling for a protest as being in ‘election mode’.The Lagos police first vowed the protest won’t take place in Lagos, then when the FG told everyone it’s ok with it, the police are now ‘begging’ 2Baba not to hold it. This tweep below... Read More
by Mark Amaza For the past couple of weeks, the most dominant topic of conversation has been the planned rallies being spearheaded by afro-pop star, Tuface Idibia to protest against the state of affairs in the country, from the economic recession to insecurity, especially with respect to the recent killings in Southern Kaduna. Protests are... Read More
Another day, another controversy. This one involving 2Baba and the son of afrobeat music legend, Fela Kuti. A video was circulated on social media showing Femi Kuti at the shrine saying stuff like “protest? “protest of one day? What kind of stupid protest is that?” Everyone took his words to be a condemnation of 2Baba’s... Read More
The Lagos State Police Commissioner, Fatai Owoseni has explained why the planned February 6 protest led by 2face cannot be allowed to hold. In a chat with LIB, Owoseni said the police brought the provisions of the Constitution to the attention of the organizers of the protest. He said, “What the police in the command... Read More
Femi Kuti, eldest son of legend Fela Kuti has said he is not in support of 2face’s nationwide protest slated for Monday, February 6. While performing at the Afrika Shrine, Femi said gave his reasons for not supporting the rally. He disclosed that 2face had come to him to request the use of the Shrine... Read More
It is looking like this subject will continue to gain traction till February 6th comes and goes. As the debate rages on the legality/illegality of the Lagos police putting a stop to the February protest, the Commissioner of Police is insisting that it is within their rights to stop the protest because it will affect... Read More
by Simon Utsu I read Blackface’s open attack on his cousin and former business partner, 2face a couple of days ago and one thing was obvious, he has still not forgiven 2face. In the aftermath of that outburst, lots of folks called him a frustrated hater and all sorts of unprintable names; I beg... Read More
The harder the opposition tries to shut this march down, the stronger it is gathering more storm- at least on social media. In the past couple of days, we have seen Tuface, Lagos police and now the hashtag #IStandWithNigeria trend on Twitter. We have also seen Lauretta Onochie, Femi Adesina all try to shut 2Baba up... Read More
All is not well in the world today, and no, this is not about Trump’s executive orders. It is that the government keeps cooking up ways to stop Nigerians from protesting against it. Some days ago, 2baba rallied Nigerians with a message calling for a protest against the economic hardship this government has put its citizens... Read More
by Mark Amaza As you are most likely aware, the afro-pop star and music legend, Tuface Idibia has called for massive protests against the Federal Government for 5th February against what he calls “the immense economic hardship of Nigerians, the persistent insecurity evident in the rampant killings by suspected Fulani herdsmen militia, and the inability... Read More
