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Lagos women plan nude protest over ancestral home destruction

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Women from the Ilaje community in Lagos State have threatened to stage nude protests over what they described as the continuous destruction of their ancestral homes.

Hundreds of protesters under the aegis of Egbe Omo Ilaje stormed the Lagos State House of Assembly Complex, Alausa, Ikeja, on Tuesday, despite heavy rainfall, demanding urgent intervention from Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Speaker of the House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa.

Holding placards, the protesters accused some traditional rulers in the state of turning into “land grabbers” and masterminding the demolition of Ilaje settlements.

An elderly protester, who gave her name as Ifagbemi, vowed that she and other women would stage a nude demonstration to compel monarchs and others to let the Ilaje people live peacefully in their communities.

She said, “We are the founders of Lagos. We hailed from Ilaje before settling in Ebute-Ero, which was then known as Olobun. Should the government fail to meet our demands, we, women, will organise a nude protest and storm the palace of these monarchs. We want the government to come to our aid.”

The President-General of Egbe Omo Ilaje Worldwide, Rafael Irowainu, also alleged that some monarchs in the state were hiding under the name of President Bola Tinubu to justify the unlawful destruction of people’s homes.

“We have come here today to report some royal fathers who have turned themselves into land grabbers. I’ve never seen anywhere else where royal fathers become lawless, except in Nigeria.

“They claim President Tinubu sent them, but I assure you he did not. They are only using his name to carry out fraudulent activities,” he said.

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Irowainu further alleged that some monarchs involved are not indigenes of Lagos but hail from Osun and Ekiti states.

“None of these monarchs created Lagos. They suppress us because of their political advantage. How will a king, who is supposed to uphold justice, just wake up one day and demolish people’s homes?

“We are here to vent our grievances and submit our petition to the governor and the Speaker. We are the bona fide indigenes of Lagos. We are Yoruba, not aliens in this state.”

He warned that demolitions without legal backing would only worsen insecurity in the state.

“When you chase people out of their ancestral homes without any court order, you are creating more criminals.

“The governor should tell the Obas to desist from selling our lands. We want everyone whose houses and properties were destroyed to be compensated,” said Irowainu.

Another protester, Wole Adewusi, said, “We are calling on Sanwo-Olu to save our souls. Some Lagos Obas have turned themselves into land grabbers. Houses are being demolished, properties burnt, and landlords rendered homeless. Our wives and children are suffering.”

Similarly, the Lagos State Chairman of Egbe Omo Ilaje, Prince Oluwajimusu, also condemned the alleged injustice.

He noted, “There is no way you will write the history of Lagos without mentioning Ilaje as one of the first settlers. What is happening is unethical and unjust to the entire Ilaje nation. We will decide our fate in 2027. We are not slaves.”

The protest comes weeks after the group raised concerns over the renaming of Ilaje Street in Bariga after music legend King Sunny Ade, which they described as another attempt to erase their heritage.

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Assassination Attempt: Why People Want Me Dead – Trump

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United States President, Donald Trump, has shared his thoughts on why he has faced repeated assassination threats.

It was reports that he spoke while reacting to a shooting incident that disrupted a media event in Washington.

The incident happened on April 25, 2026, during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner held at the Washington Hilton. A gunman caused panic at the gathering, forcing security to act quickly and bringing the event to an abrupt halt.

Speaking after the situation was brought under control, Trump said he believes people who make great changes often become targets.

He linked the attack to his time in office, saying his actions and decisions have affected the country in ways that not everyone supports. He also compared such situations to past events involving well-known leaders who were attacked because of their influence.

The president referred to his past experience, including surviving an earlier assassination attempt at a campaign rally in 2024. He said, despite the risks attached to his position, he continues to live his life without fear and does not see himself as someone shaken by such threats.

He said, “I’ve studied assassinations. I must tell you the most impactful people, the people that do the most… they’re the ones that they go after. I hate to say I’m honoured by that, but I’ve done a lot. We’ve changed this country, and there are a lot of people that are not happy about that. I lead a pretty normal life, considering, you know, it’s a dangerous life. To be honest, I’m not a basket case. A tremendous amount of love and coming together. I was ready to give the most inappropriate speech ever made.”

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I Won’t Forget What IGP Disu Did To Me When I Was Under House Arrest – Obasanjo

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Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has expressed gratitude to the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, for the role he played during the period he was placed under house arrest in 1995.

It was reports that the former Nigerian leader made this known in an interview with News Central, where he spoke about the difficult time he faced while being held under restriction during the military era. The development dates back to 1995 when Obasanjo was detained under the regime of Sani Abacha.

Obasanjo explained that during that period, a number of individuals stood by him and helped ensure his safety despite the tense situation. Among those he mentioned was the current police boss, whom he credited as one of the people who played a part in keeping him alive while he was under house arrest.

He said the experience remained one of the toughest moments in his life and added that he has not forgotten those who showed him care and support at the time. According to him, it was necessary to openly appreciate such efforts, as people who stand by others in difficult times should be remembered.

He said, “Current IGP, I have to in a special way acknowledge you because maybe the reason I am alive today is because you are one of those who kept me alive when I was under house arrest.”

Beyond his appreciation, the former president also spoke on the country’s security situation. He called for the creation of state police, saying it could help address the rising security concerns across Nigeria.

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Obasanjo explained that policing at the state level would allow officers to better understand their local environment and respond more quickly to threats. He added that such a system would help tackle crimes early before they grow into wider problems.

He maintained that Nigeria needs practical steps to deal with insecurity and insisted that state police remains one of the options that could strengthen law enforcement across the country.

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‘Na Hunger And Greed’ – Reactions As Tinubu’s ‘Supporter’ Struggles To Take Photo With Peter Obi

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Some Nigerians have claimed that hunger and greed are driving many citizens to support the re-election of President Bola Tinubu.

It was reports that this remark follows a video of Tinubu’s supposed supporter struggling to take a photo with former presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi.

In the viral video, the man, wearing a cap bearing Tinubu’s insignia, joined other Nigerians as they tried to take a photo with Peter Obi.

The video has sparked mixed reactions from netizens.

@thefoodnetworking wrote: “Politicians dey get shame?”

@chinny005 wrote: “Dear APC supporters, we know you are only supporting because of your pockets, you can still vote for ADC on Election Day and God will bless you!”

@officialblessingnwakwo wrote: “We all know d truth, Peter Obi is loved by many.”

@freshbaba wrote: “Tinubu for mouth, Peter Obi for heart”

@nigerianguy wrote: “Na hunger and greed make most of them Dey wear the cap.”

@democraft wrote: “I never hear of celebrity P0litician before… Na Obi make me know say P0liticians fit be celebrity.”

@misschedel wrote: “An example of I will collect the cap nd still be with who I found fit “

@nochiz wote: “People maybe supporting tinubu for the money they get from it but deep down we all know obi is our best choice. I will vote for him again. And for the picture…. At dome point he has to answer to his children”

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