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🇬🇭 Award-Winning Broadcast Journalist @nigeriainfofm •TV Anchor @newscentraltv •Certified Strategic Communications Pro•Public Speaker• mediaedge.mail @gmail .com
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Missed the interview? Listen here 👇
HMS
@Iujibril
and I were in PH recently and we spoke with
@Kofi_Bartels
of Nigerian Info FM
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There are no words to fully describe the pain.
This is the father of Daniel Chibuike (Sleek) who was shot dead by a policeman in Port Harcourt last Saturday.
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The people of Nigeria protested against police brutality and soldiers were sent to shoot at them. This is the response they will remember their government gave them, not the disbanding of a police unit.
#LekkiMassacre
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MY ORDEAL AT THE HANDS OF SARS MEN
Yesterday, I was driving in my area and saw SARS officers beating up a boy who lives in the area. His mum fries Akara for a living and I knew immediately that they wouldn't be able to 'settle' the officers. He kept shouting "what have I done",
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In Port Harcourt, the police follow people to the ATM to collect money. That’s how bad the situation is.
Retweet if this true.
#EndSARS
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If the NLC & TUC give Peter Obi the support they say they will in the 2023 elections, expect
@NgLabour
to have teams in every single polling unit in Nigeria's 774 local government areas.
| Pastor Poju PO-ssible |
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Even if
@Arsenal
do not win the
#FACupFinal
,
@KelechiAFC
and
@lekan_kingkong
have made my day!
What!!! 😂🤣
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Today we speak up against police brutality in Rivers State and beyond. We call an authorities to
#EndPoliceBrutality
#JusticeForChima
#FreeIkoku4
.
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This 26-year old Nigerian secondary school graduate built a generator that runs on water!
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While you were asleep, Kingsley Moghalu and Chukwuka Monye were beaten to the ADC presidential ticket by Dumebi Kachikwu.
There are levels to this thing and when some of us talk, its not because we want your candidate to lose.
#BreakfastAtMidnight
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#EndSARSProtest
in Benin City, Nigeria.
#EndSarsProtests
show that Nigerians are increasingly taking their agitations from social media to the streets.
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Oga Wike says it better!
Everyone, wear ya jeams and turn up on Tuesday!
9am. PH Pleasure Park!
#PortHarcourtProtests
#EndPoliceBrutality
#EndSarsNow
#EndSARS
#PoliceBrutalityInNigeria
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So my crimes are;
1. Attempting to record the beating of that boy.
2. Taking up SARS and police issues on radio.
I'm taking their threats to my life seriously and putting authorities on notice. But please be aware, if anything happens to me or my family, you know who to suspect
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Port Harcourt youth blocked both lanes of the road leading to Government House & even turned back a convoy of armed policemen who wanted to force their way through. Shout out to the brave Abobi’s and Bany’s who stood their ground! Kpos for you!!
#PHTwitterCommunity
#PhProtest
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The Labour Party/Peter Obi relationship could turn out to be a perfect combo. The ideals behind the formation of the party have given him a message and a cause that align with his values and resonate with the 'conmon man'.
Painfully, our current dysfunctional system rewards unearned income and conspicuous consumption; allows university lecturers to remain on strike for months; keep our youths at home; & owe pensioners, who gave their patriotic sweat and their youthful energy to serve this country.
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My heart is filled with gratitude to God for the grace to have another year added to my life.
#2020
is a great year already and great things are happening!
Thanks to all of you who support me in more ways than I will ever know.
#BirthdayVibes
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And Port Harcourt came out!!!!
Everyone is at government house asking Gov. Wike to come out&address the crowd. They won’t leave till he comes out.
#WikeComeOut
#EndPoliceBrutality
#EndPoliceBrutalityInNigeria
#EndSARS
#JusticeForSleek
#PHTwitter
#PortHarcourtProtest
#PHProtest
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Been on this
#SARS
talk for about 3 years now. First day I discussed them on
@NigeriaInfoPH
, folks sent me private messages to be careful about it or stop the talk altogether. Great to see Nigerians speak up with
#EndSARS
. If we're all careful, how will this country change?
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Must you argue over who was responsible for PMB clinching the presidency? nPDP, Tinubu, CPC, AC, Amaechi all played a role.
While Bisi Akande, BAT & Co may have midwifed the merger, Amaechi's role in 2015 election campaign itself is well documented. A tree can't make a forest.
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He was at the UPTH mortuary today the autopsy of his son whom the Pathologist confirmed died of gun shots, the bullets shattered his lungs and kidney.
This is one killing too many.
#JusticeForSleek
#EndPoliceBrutality
#EndPoliceBrutalityInRiversState
#EndPoliceTerror
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of the voiceless in our society who have had their rights trampled upon by people meant to protect them. I got my own first hand experience yesterday. Some of the officers made me know how they felt about that.... literally.
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LATEST ON
#JUSTICEFORCHIMA
The family of late Chima Ikwunado, the Ikoku mechanic who died in the custody of the Eagle Crack Team at mile one Police station says they are under pressure to drop the demand for justice.
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while they tried to force him into their bus. They were beating the hell out of him and don't know if he would have survived. I made to go plead with them but at a point hesitated and chose to take a shot of the bus and numberplate.
I was given the beating of my life right on
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I was saved at the last minute when word got to their former boss and they were ordered to release me unconditionally.
The pains were unbearable last night and I'll have to go for a skull and knee Xray today.
Several times, I've had to use my media platform to shout on behalf
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the road. They started by smashing my knees repeatedly with wooden bars. As I type this, my left knee is swollen and my right knee seriously bruised. I have pains on my head, neck and back.
I was handcuffed like a common criminal and shots were fired to disperse a small crowd
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sexual abuse by male inmates.
A couple of them told me to watch my back, saying this is my end in Rivers State, due to the human rights issues we treat on radio involving SARS and the police generally.
My phones were seized and I had no way of communicating with anyone.
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Plain clothes policemen tried to force the owner of a petrol station in Port Harcourt into a private car and whisk him away, without any cause/authorization/clearance. Have police officers now joined the kidnapping business?
@PoliceNG_CRU
@frankmbablog
@PoliceNG
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detention room, while I was struggling with a swollen knee. At least 6 officers, one at a time. One swore he would have "wasted" me if his team were the one who picked me up. I was told to get ready to be thrown into their cell where I would receive the worst torture, including
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And Port Harcourt came out!!!!
Everyone is at government house asking Gov. Wike to come out & address the crowd. They won’t leave till he comes.
#WikeComeOut
#EndPoliceBrutality
#EndPoliceBrutalityInNigeria
#EndSARS
#JusticeForSleek
#PHtwitter
#PhProtest
#PortHarcourtProtest
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@jgault13
I'm sorry for all the young people on here who think once they land in 'Obodo Oyinbo' they've automatically made it. Divine Oduduru started working hard from Nigeria. He's excelling because he was prepared when opportunity came knocking.
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that had gathered. After a second round of beating, I was taken to SARS HQ in Port Harcourt where I was beaten more mercilessly by the SARS officers who took me there. About three others also joined in. They are took turns to slap, punch, kick me all over my body in a
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For another year, Lord
#Jesus
I’m grateful. It is You who keep on keeping me, over and over and over! I could never repay you, but with my mouth, my heart and my life I say THANK YOU!
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Apparently, PHED went to the DSS after the protest by electricity consumers in Rivers State. The DSS has invited leaders of the aggrieved consumers and civil society to their Port Harcourt office for a meeting. If you do not hear from me by 1pm, you know who to ask.
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I watched on TV as police dragged this
@SaharaReporters
staff into a detention truck despite his claim that he was a journalist during,
#RevolutionNow
. The pictures show something is being sprayed on his face by a policeman as he lays helpless on the ground. This is wrong!
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If you are in support of signing a public petition on police excesses in Rivers State, comment on this post.
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#EndSARS
#EndPoliceBrutalityinNigeria
protesters in
#PortHarcourt
have announced a Vigil for tomorrow Friday 16th October at PH Pleasure Park by 5pm.
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People participating in the
#EndPoliceBrutalityinNigeria
#JusticeForSleek
#SARSMUSTEND
protest in Port Harcourt say the peaceful protest will go ahead. This comes after a late night statement by the Rivers State Government which protesters say they are not aware of.
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Seems PH Twitter is dull. I’ve not seen folks share this picture save for a few persons. What’s going on? Should we cancel BLACK WEDNESDAY?
#JusticeForChima
#EndPoliceBrutality
#FreeIkoku4
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TODAY.
Coalition of civil society organizations and concerned residents of Rivers State are urging all to wear black today to say
#EndPoliceBrutality
#JusticeForChima
#FreeIkoku4
.
We are to tweet our pictures with the above hashtag all day.
ARE YOU IN?
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BREAKING: Paulette Abisola Ajayi has been released!
Paulette Abisola Ajayi was abducted yesterday at her residence at Wosu street, Rumuokurusi, PH, by men in combat fatigues & dark T-shirts and taken away in a white Toyota Venza. She’s 25, a lawyer/ Masters student at RSU.
If you have info on her whereabouts, call 08114490934.
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A special thanks to
@feminist_co
for supporting
#PHProtest
! Your donation is appreciated.
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I married the love of my life last weekend. You can call it the
#JollofWedding
. Say hi to Mrs. Ijeoma Bartels.
#GH
🇬🇭 +
#NG
🇳🇬 = BLISS
#BecomingTheBartels
#TheJollofWedding
#Ghana
#Nigeria
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Best Radio OAP (Male) ✅
Best Radio Host (Gospel) ✅
Best Radio Host (Human Interest)✅
Thanks to
@TheMediaAwards_
for the honour.
A BIG thanks to all who voted & campaigned on my behalf. I appreciate your love. The life of a journalist is a call to serve humanity.
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If you’re in Port Harcourt, join me this morning on radio from 8am on 99.5 Wish FM.
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Port Harcourt
#EndSARS
protesters have announced they will be back on the streets on Tuesday Morning, starting from Pleasure Park.
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Someone said SWAT= Sars Without Any Training.
Do you agree?
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These
#EndSARS
protests should not be allowed to become
#OccupyNigeria
Part 2. The political hijackers are quick, smart, and have no conscience. And, they have money. I see them taking advantage of this movement with speed. Resist them. Be vigilant.
#Nigeria
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Not a few people expected all hell to break lose at
#PhProtest
, but it ended up being the most peaceful
#EndSARS
protest so far. People turned out in thousands. A BIG kudos to all who contributed to making this
#PortHarcourtProtests
a success!
@tammyhalliday_
especially.
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Regrettably, Gov. Wike has refused to come out to address
#PHProtest
. The people are still waiting at the entrance to government house, venue for
#PortHarcourtProtests
.
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@PeterObi
Sir, will you be issuing a statement to the media and your supporters explaining why you resigned? This development leaves us with many questions.
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All Nigerian youths need to make a peaceful & apolitical statement regarding police harassment and killing in the country.
I mean an undeniable statement. Send a message to the corridors of power that this cannot happen again.
Who will be the next hashtag?
#JusticeForSleek
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@officialABAT
Respectfully reaching out to you on this platform Sir. I'm ready to have a media interview with you LIVE from your location in London, to be aired on radio and television across Nigeria as early as tomorrow morning.
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#JusticeForSleek
must be served, and swiftly. But what exactly is justice for a family that raised a child into a man only to have him killed for no reason by a trigger-happy officer of the law? What is justice?
Police brutality in Nigeria needs to stop. This can’t continue.
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The moment when the youth of Port Harcourt blocked the road in front of government house, refusing to alllow a convoy of armed policemen with bullion vans pass. I guess they were headed for the Central Bank.They sent them back!
#PhProtest
🎥
@Soso69
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Japh, he doesn’t know what he’s doing. He’s under pressure to fight for ‘his people’, and to not be seen as the one who did nothing. What panel exactly is he going to set up and how would it work? Everybody get him talent. The Police deliberately met with the wrong people.
Davido is not a profiteer. I can assure you of that one. What I can’t say is if he knows what he is getting into.
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@realDonaldTrump
I agree with you 'BIGLY' Sir! A system that makes the winner of the popular vote the loser in an election is a "disaster".
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On International Human Rights Day, the officers of the Nigerian Police Force have allegedly shot and killed a Tricycle taxi driver over N100, at Rukpokwu, Port Harcourt.
At least two more with very serious gun injuries.
#IHRD2020
#HumanRightsDay
#humanity
#EndSARS
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The
#TwitterBanNigeria
has given Nigeria's issues global attention. With those in Nigeria left with no choice than using VPN to tweet,
#June12thProtest
and Tinubu are trending in the United States.
Govt strategy advisors would've projected this if consulted. I doubt they were.
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Great to be back at work after six days away! Thanks for your prayers and messages of support. Together we triumph!
#EndPoliceBrutality
#EndPoliceBrutalityNow
#tuesdaymotivation
#tuesdaythoughts
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Are you attending
#PortHarcourtProtests
#EndPoliceBrutalityInNigeria
tomorrow at PH Pleasure Park (9am)?
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They roam the streets like the devil, moving to & fro seeking whom to devour, instead of protecting us. Nigerian youths being the victims, they are picked up daily for ransom. This kidnapping has continued to happen despite our efforts to make them stop.
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We don taya!
#EndPoliceBrutality
#EndSarsNow
#EndSARS
#PoliceBrutalityInNigeria
#PortHarcourtProtests
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I did not see any announcement of
#EndSARS
protests in Port Harcourt today so who are these people attacking and burning police stations and hospitals?
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Chukwuka Monye is one of the first to officially announce a bid for Nigeria's presidency in the 2023 general elections.
I'll be sitting down with him for an interview today.
What questions would you have me ask him?
#LTMonyeInterview
#NigeriaVotes2023
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#FreeSowore
being monitored by the international media. Bad publicity for the image of
#Nigeria
and the authorities especially Mr. President. Wouldn’t the sensible thing to do at this point be to let
@YeleSowore
go?
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I spotted this woman and her child in GRA, PH. After talking to her for a few minutes, I feel she needs urgent help as her mental state is not as bad as one may think. See the structure they built for shelter. The baby is so lively and plays on the sidewalk.
Cc:
@GovWike
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When Vidal moved from
#BayernMunich
to
#Barcelona
, it was seen as a step up. When Thiago & Coutinho moved from Barca to Bayern, it was seen as a step down. In life, not everything is as it seems. What seems like a demotion could be a promotion in disguise.
#BARBAY
#FCBFCB
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BREAKING: The Filling Station shutdown by petroleum industry unions in Rivers State has been has been called off.
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Onitsha market is said to be the largest market in Africa based on geographical size and volume of goods. With the recent fatal fire incident there, questions arise. Does such a huge market have a functional fire station?
We are backward only because we choose to.
#OnitshaFire
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@CatrionaLaing1
@afalli
Thank you Madam Laing. We must not rest until all those responsible are brought to book. Perpetrators of such acts often get away unpunished and that's why they are repeated.
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A friend’s pregnant wife lost their baby today after police detained them on their way to the hospital. They said Rivers State Government directive is that nobody should move without government permit, so they can die there if they want.
1/
#AskWike
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@BBCRosAtkins
@BBCWorld
You captured the entire situation and mood of a nation in one minute brilliantly. Sad for what’s happening. Be safe.
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About the prosecution of police officers over the torture of the
#Ikoku5
and death of Chima Ikwunado, it’s not over until it’s over. Celebrate only when the final whistle has been blown.
#JusticeForChima
#Ikoku4
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As I type this, 9 of the top 10 trends on Twitter Nigeria are about
#BBNaija
.
#kiddricca
#DHOH
#Tbaj
#Tolani
#Biggie
#UndilutedLaycon
#KiddwayaDemGeng
#GodOfNengi
are occupying the mind of the youth while their mates in the UK are on streets protesting against a poor govt policy.
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In times like this I feel ashamed for Africa. It’s taken Chinese businessman Jack Ma to get us needed items to fight
#Covid19
. A continent where billions are spent on frivolities by govt yet can’t afford basics. We’ll continue like this till we decide to elect leaders with vision
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Since all shops/mini markets in Port Harcourt and Obio-Akpor are closed, people cannot access bread, sachet water, etc. Even if the small shops and mini-markets were open, the suppliers aren’t on the road to replenish stock.
#PHLockdown
#LockdownPH
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People pretending to rescue Lagos helicopter crash victims stole their phones and cash. Isn’t this the height of heartlessness.
And the end of the day, there isn’t much of a difference between the people and the politicians they constantly bash.
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Thugs destroying ballot boxes in Okota, Lagos. The OPC leader who was killed by a mob is alleged to be with them. Is the policeman begging them or what?
#nigeriavotes2019
#NigeriaDecides2019
#NigeriaDecides
#NigeeiaDecides2019
#ElectionHQ
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Press Conference by Civil Society & concerned individuals in Rivers State on
#JusticeForChima
as follows;
Venue: Social Action, 33 Orominike Lane, Off Wogu Street, Dline, PH
Date: Monday 26th January, 2020
Time: 10am
Chima’s wife will be present.
Media organizations welcome
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@edmnangagwa
@iyaboawokoya
What happened at the Capitol was one of the challenges any true democracy can face. What matters is that in the end, the will of the majority prevailed and the winner of a free and fair election was recognized. Can the same be said about your Zimbabwe?
No excuses Sir.
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Twelve people were allowed to see the corpse of Chima Ikwunado before today’s autopsy and they confirmed he was the one.
One of them said to me: “Kofi, that guy was tortured black and blue beyond imagination. I’m happy you’re not here, because you would be mad right now”.
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Exactly 24hrs to the mother of all marches! On Thursday we the residents of PH
#MarchForOurLives
to say
#StopTheSoot
in Port Harcourt! We refuse to die in silence!! Take-off point, Boro Park. Time, 8am. ARE YOU READY?
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Tonight,
@YeleSowore
, Presidential Candidate of the AAC, joins me to discuss the 3rd Force and Nigeria's 2023 general elections.
Tune in by 9pm to the
#LateEdition
on
@LagosTalks913
.
Listen online at
#Lagos
#JoinTheConversation
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All fuel stations in Rivers State and her staff are on essential duty and we shall continue to render service to Rivers people. Dr Obele- IPMAN chairman
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Whatever you do, don’t spread false news. If you didn’t see it with your eyes or verifiable evidence via pictures or videos, stop tweeting ‘Mile One police station bombed’ or ‘Mile One police station burnt down’.
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I am tired of being tired of being outrageously overbilled by PHED. At this point we all have no choice than to either protest or go to court, or both.
How can you bill a mere two flats N62,000? Is it because we kept quiet and were paying the previous high bills?
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BREAKING: Petroleum industry stakeholders in Rivers State have withdrawn their services from this morning till further notice. Every petrol station in Rivers State is to be shut down till the issues the stakeholders (IPMAN, NUPENG, PTD) have raised are addressed.
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