Mercy Aigbe Exposed For Claiming To Protest (Photo)

Nollywood Actress, Mercy Aigbe Gentry was dragged on instagram for claiming to protest. The instagram user named Opeyemi Bamidele said she only showed up after everybody had left and took pictures with 3 to 4 people to deceive the public.

PHOTOS: #istandwithnigeria Protest In Uyo

The I Stand With Nigeria protest began at Ibom Plaza in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom capital. See more photos below

Mercy Aigbe Protests, Pictured At National Art Theatre With Others

Mercy Aigbe joined the protest at National Theatre, Here is the photo

"I Stand With Nigeria" Protest Begins In Lagos (Photos)

The Lagos #IstandWithNigeria protesters are already gathering momentums at the National Stadium, Lagos. See photos below

"Reports Of My Arrest By DSS Is not true" - 2face reacts

2face has reacted to the reports of his arrest by DSS. According to him, he was not arrested by the DSS.

The singer made this announcement via his facebook page this morning. He said "Thanks for the concern guys. I'm fine and free. Reports about DSS arrest are not true. We are still compiling your responses for the leadership. State your opinion on social media with the hastag #IStandWithNigeria. Peace! One luv!"

#istandwithbuhari Protest Kicked Off In Abuja Today (Photos)

Protesters of the #IStandWithBuhari protesters has began a peaceful protest at the Unity Fountain park Abuja venue of the #IstandWithNigeria protest. See more photos below

Tuface Protest: No Going Back, Activists Say

The Conference of Nigeria’s Civil Right Activists and the United Action for Democracy have said there is no going back on the planned mass protests called by Nigeria’s hip hop icon, Innocent ‘Tuface’ Idibia, despite the police’s efforts to stop them.

The convener of the CNCRA, Ifeanyi Odili, told SUNDAY PUNCH that the protest was long overdue and no intimidation by the police would prevent Nigerians from protesting against the government of President Muhammadu Buhari concerning the economic hardship Nigerians are facing.

Speaking on the police’s call that the protest should be cancelled, Odili said, “The security agencies do not have such power under the constitution. Why should they stop it? Are they not part of us? Do they have special markets? If they want to be overzealous with their job, then we will tell them that we are not joking.”

Similarly, the UAD leader and human rights activist, Ebun-Olu Adegoruwa, pointed out that Nigerians do not require police advice to exercise their fundamental rights.

He added, “I have read in several news reports, of the statement credited to the Nigeria Police Force, advising that the mass rally against suffering and hunger in Nigeria, slated for Monday should be cancelled, purportedly in the interest of peace and security. The police have no power in law to countermand the lawful directives of the acting President (Yemi Osinbajo), which affirmed our constitutional right to assemble together freely, unhindered and unmolested, for a peaceful protest.

“So, it is disturbing, alarming and anachronistic, for an institution, such as the police, that was set up to be under the executive, headed by the president or the acting president, to be defying the lawful directives of the acting president, openly and with such brazen impunity.”

The activist vowed that the rally would be held and many more would still be organised. He urged Nigerians to join the Monday protest.

“The people of Nigeria shall hold this (Monday protest) and many more rallies, in the days ahead, until Nigeria is totally rid of bad governance,” Adegboruwa said.

Basketmouth Supports Tuface Cancellation Of Nationwide Protest - Nigerians React

Top Nigeria comedian, Basketmouth have jumped in defense of his follow entertainer 2Baba for the cancellation of the proposed Nationwide Protest which was scheduled to take place on the 6th of February 2017. Basketmouth said people should appreciate him (2Baba) for even voicing out that he wants to lead a protest rather than criticize him. 

He said he (2Baba) is till better than millions of Nigerians who only complain of Nigeria situation on blogs and social media. 

In Basketmouth's words:

basketmouth Before Tuface stepped out to air his views and speak for most Nigerians if not all, most people got so comfortable complaining about the state of Nigeria on blogs, their homes etc. Nobody made a move to do anything about anything. Whether he pulled it off or not....bottom line is that he took a step, unlike the people cursing him out even after he gave a very sensible reason to pull out. 

At least now we know that the Govt is afraid of what can become of Nigeria if everyone comes together to speak in one voice, one heart to achieve one goal.

Big ups @official2baba

See people's reaction on the above statement by Basketmouth...

Charly Boy's Reaction To Cancelled 2face Protest

Read his piece below...

The Struggle to overcome Political Insanity, Audacious impunity and Mindless looting in Nigeria took a Negative hit last night not just because Tuface Idibia called off the 6th of February, 2017 Protest; because most of the demons we are Fighting against hijack the Peoples Protest and Anger at the Establishment.

We must not Trivialize the Struggle or We will Struggle to make any impact in the Emancipation of the Nigerian Mind. President Muhammadu Buhari is not the Problem of the Nigerian State and this is not excusing his Failures. The Nigeria Political Elite are Vampires Feeding off the Blood of a Willing and Docile Populace. They Loot Because we Hail; The Celebration of Ibori in Delta State Yesterday and Across the Country Typifies the Insanity of our Stupidity and eternal Problem of the Nigerian Struggling Populace.

Now we retreat to regroup and replan and we will lock hands to synchronise our objectives. For me, it is #ALUTAETERNAL, because If we no plan well things no go work well. No be everybody get that kin heart to stand tall when jungle mature. The real tsunami it's coming, and no doubt I will be on the front line. I will take the First Bullet; let my body be the first to drop; Let my Blood be the first to wash our LANDS. 

Will the Nigeria youth back a Full Blooded Peaceful Political Mass Revolution at the Federal, State and Local Government Level? I doubt. But, I no go give up on my children, The Coalition of the Frustrated, Angry and Hungry, as well as this country that I love. We must sustain the pressure and cannot turn back as the Revolution Continues. We must begin to resist political insensitivity and mindless looting of our common wealth.

I, AreaFada will fight so fear will no longer cripple my people. Our MUMU don reach last bus-stop. And before we go start to chop sand sand, we go enter street and purge our lands of political dictatorship, oppression, poverty and corruption.

We must not walk/work alone or we will fail miserably. The Nigerian politician is our eternal enemy; The Nigerian people are the willing victim and it is time to channel our anger peacefully towards making governance work for us and not against us. 

We must stop being the victims and become THE FEAR/THE MOB. 

If our yeye Leaders no fear us, change no go come.

We Dey Prepare; We Dey Come to a Local Government, State House, State Assembly or an Arm of Federal Government Near You be cause #OurMumuDonDo

Charlyboy Oputa(AreaFada)

President. 

Frustrated Nigerians.

"2face Was Picked Up By DSS Before Cancelling Planned Protest" - Nkena Nwokocha

FACEBOOK USER CLAIMS 2FACE WAS PICKED UP BY THE DSS BEFORE CANCELLING HIS PLANNED PROTEST 

2face was picked up by the DSS before cancelling his planned protest

Lauretta Onochie Announces 2face's Cancellation Of Protest (Photo)

Did Tuface actually say those words?

How 2face’s Mum, Rose Idibia Forced Him To Cancel Nationwide Protest.

More revelations have emerged on the real reason music star, Innocent Ujah Idibia, otherwise known as 2face canceled his planned nationwide protest.

2baba shocked many of his fans when he took to his Instagram page to announced the cancellation of the much-talked about protest, citing security concerns.

However, findings by DAILY POST reporter revealed that his mother, Mrs. Rose Idibia was behind the cancellation of the protest.

The singer had announced few weeks ago that he would be leading other entertainers to a nationwide protest to draw the attention of the relevant authorities to the untold hardship the current administration has subjected the nation to.

Following the announcement, the federal government warned him to rather express his grievances via a national broadcast instead of organizing a protest at a time the security situation in the nation was unstable.

The Lagos State police command had also vowed to stop the protest, claiming that the singer never took permission from them.

An insider hinted this newspaper that 2face’s mum who doubles as Vice Principal at Cherryfield College, Jikwoyi Abuja warned his son to hands off the protest.

“His mum was behind the cancellation of the protest. She was angry because 2baba (Innocent) never asked for her opinion before he went on air to announce the protest. His mother summoned him and asked him to call it off because he has nothing to gain from it, rather he would buy enemies for himself,” a source said.

See The Full List Of Nigerian Celebrities That Will Participate InThe Upcoming Protest

Below are the names of Nigerians/celebrities that will participate on Monday 6th February protest as shared by Cool FM Abuja.....

'Celebrities who will be at the Pro-NIGERIA Protest on Monday 6th February:

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1. 2baba Idibia (Tuface) 

2. Charlie Boy

3. Wizkid

4. I go die,

5. Olamide Badoo

6. Burna Boy

7. Soildstar

8. Daddy Shokey

9. Davido

10. Maverick

11. Kate Henshaw

12. Rugged Man

13. Arewa Celebrities

14. Daniel Wilson

15. Comrade Warigbani Ezekiel

16. Yemi Alade

17. Ice Prince

18. Tekno

19. Timaya

20. Joel

21. Selebobo

22. MI Abaga

23. Terry G

24. Gabriel Afolayan

25. Seyi law

26. Lanre Olayinka and others'

List Of Celebs To Boycott Tuface Idibia's Protest

Tuface Idibia may have the support of Nigerians for the planned anti-government protest but some of his colleagues in the entertainment industry will be boycotting the protest.

Some of the celebrities that will be boycotting the protest include:

1. Bovi - The Comedian wrote on Social network, “Boycott is too strong a word to describe my not attending. I won’t be there. Simple. It doesn’t define whether I support it or not. I am not joining the protest, and stop saying ‘we’ and ‘us.’ You don’t belong…..my life is not governed by your opinions of me."

2. Stella Damasus - The Nollywood actress believes that the protest is pointless. "That time I will use to protest and talk, I will use it to do something good for the people I can help. Before protesting anything, you have to have a clear focus,” she said.

3. Funke Adesiyan - For this beautiful actress turned politician, protesting solves nothing. She said "When people ask me why I joined politics, I tell them from the truest of my heart that it is because I got tired of how things were being done in my country. It’s not enough for us to protest, it’s more important for us, youths of this beloved nation, to get involved in governance. You could try many times before you achieve it.”

4. Blackface - Why didn't you lead a protest against these governors who mismanaged the Buhari bailout funds and the Paris Club refund money? Why did you not protest against GEJ's looting of N51 trillion naira and the Godswill Akpabio alleged looting of over N1 trillion naira from the Akwa Ibom state treasury for which he is being prosecuted by the EFCC? Why didn't you protest Akpabio's alleged corrupting of a Supreme Court justice who is currently being tried for corrupt practices on the bench? Is it because you are a corruption apologist?" he asked.

5. Femi Kuti - Though he has not clearly stated that he won't be marching, his words suggest that he's against the protest. "I hear say they want to do protest here, they even choose the day Sunday, Sunday is my day. So I was thinking, 2face say some people come meet am say make he broadcast am, so no be him sit down for him house com plan am, I for no vex. Who be the people wey come meet you?" he asked.

I Want A Peaceful And Orderly Protest - 2face Idibia (Watch Video)

Preparation has began following the upcoming nationwide protest on monday february 6, led by 2face, he has warn people to maintain peaceful and orderly protest, see what he posted on his IG below:

This is a pro-NIGERIA march. Pls guys lets do this peacefully and orderly. One love #istandwithnigeria

A video posted by Innocent Idibia (@official2baba) on Feb 4, 2017 at 12:06am PST

watch the video below:

Femi Kuti's Interview About Tuface's Planned Protest (video)

Here is the video of where Femi Kuti made his intention known about the planned nationwide protest by 2face idibia.

"Let Them Protest": Oby Ezekwesili On 2face Led Planned Protest

Oby Ezekwesili has come out to say that the Nigerian Police should not hinder the protest about to hold.

The BBOG Group leader said this on twitter this morning, while asking that the Federal Government and Police should have a rethink and let the #istandwithnigeria protest hold.

Tuface Idibia Announces Dress Code For The February 6th Protest

The Tuface's protest has been the subject all over the social media in the past one week. The superstar has announced the dress code for the Nationwide protest. As shared on his Instagram page, see below:- 

Gabriel Afolayan Supports 2Face Idibia Led Protest With A Hilarious Photo

Gabriel Afolayan has pledged allegiance to 2baba's protest using this funny image

. #istandwith2baba #weMarch #recessionblues @official2baba #whodidthisshit2me #iStandwithnigeria #onevoicenigeria

Seyi Law Supports 2Face Idibia Led Protest, Declares #IStandWith2Baba

Top Nigeria comedian, Seyi Law has joined the endless list of celebrities who have declared their support for the Feb 6th Nationwide Protest against the government led by music legend, Tuface. 

In Seyi's words:

"I have seen you come under serious criticism and read from some people who think your mistakes should be held on you for ever, but I am here to tell you that I am with you. You didn't start the movement, you only lend your support to the voice of the people. You have only proven that at a time such as this, Nigeria and Nigerians deserve to truly be served.
I can boldly say we are not lazy people, we just don't enjoy the right environment to excel. Good governance has been the bane of our development and institutions. Together with you, we will rise and match against those that oppress us.
Today, I stand with you and as long as your stand is for the good of this nation, I will keep standing. Please don't let us politicise the protest as some fools made us do with the fuel subsidy. God bless you brother.
#ISTANDWITH2FACE #SEYILAW2019 #SHIFT2019 #SEYILAW4PRESIDENT#VOTESHIFT."