Big Brother Naija former housemate Teddy A has slammed Governor Seyi Makinde over the country’s insecurity.
In his Instagram story, he noted that Oyo State receives 12 billion naira annually from the federation for the security vote, yet the Governor can’t provide security for his people.
He noted that the Governor is playing politics with the lives of his people for his presidential ambition.
“Oyo State gets 12 billion naira annually for security vote from the federation, that’s 84 billion naira in seven years. Yet Governor Seyi Makinde can’t provide security for his people. He is instead playing politics with the lives of his people for his presidential ambition”.
Jide Awobona had responded to the backlash he received over a video in which he spoke about the country’s insecurity. He admonished the public not to attack their fellow Nigerians, revealing that he received over a million comments, with people expressing anger, frustration, and even wishing he would become the target himself.
Singer, Davido had cleared the air about his relationship with Seyi Tinubu after being called performative for speaking out about the country’s insecurity. Davido said he isn’t part of the city boy group and has been friends with Seyi for years, and that won’t change. He revealed that he often calls the president’s son to complain, cursing the tweep.
On Children’s Day on May 27th, many grieved the abduction of 46 children in Oyo State.
Many celebrities took to their Instagram page to share an unhappy children’s day message, as they expressed heartbreak over the abduction. The likes of Ruth Kadiri, Paul Okoye, Sotayo Gaga, Patience Ozokwo, Kehinde Bankole, Biola Bayo, Toke Makinwa, Mercy Eke and more grieved over them.
Kunle Remi noted that despite the happenings in the country, election campaigns and preparations continue, and bloggers are posting as if everything is normal. Kunle prayed that we may never become so used to tragedy that we stop feeling it.
While reacting to the video of a teacher being slaughtered, Toyin Abraham expressed sadness at the news as she questioned what the state government was doing to prevent future occurrences.
Also, reacting to the death of the teacher, Bobrisky lamented over how Nigerians are more focused on Chike and Frank Edoho’s story. He noted that Nigeria is in trouble, especially for those living in Lagos, and urged them to leave the country for good without looking back.
Ruth Kadiri, wrote a letter to President Tinubu, urging him to either do something about the alarming rate of death in the country or give people the go-ahead to protect their lives and properties. Kadiri noted how there is too much death in the country and how being a Nigerian isn’t safe anymore.
Yvonne Jegede expressed sadness over the news, noting how only a certain group of people are complaining when everyone should. Describing the recent events as inhumane, she expressed concern that people aren’t standing up to it.
Actress Lala Akindoju, had spoken on the alarming rate of killings and kidnapping in Nigeria. She questioned who is speaking for those who can’t sleep and are in anguish, and noted how the office of the Nigerian citizens is very weak.
