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DSS Clarifies Visit to SERAP Office Amid Allegations of Harassment
DSS Clarifies Visit to SERAP Office Amid Allegations of Harassment....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Department of State Services (DSS) has addressed concerns regarding its visit to the Abuja office of the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) on Monday. Contrary to widespread reports suggesting a raid, the DSS clarified that its officers were there for a routine investigation, not to intimidate or harass the organization.
In a statement released on Tuesday, the DSS emphasized that the visit was lawful and part of standard procedures. The agency explained that the situation was being misrepresented as an unlawful invasion, creating unnecessary alarm. The DSS noted, “A team of two unarmed Service operatives were lawfully detailed on a routine investigation to the SERAP office in Abuja, which has sadly been skewed and misinterpreted as unlawful, harassment, and intimidation of SERAP officials.”
The statement continued, stressing that such investigations are routine and in line with the DSS’s mandate, urging the public to disregard the misleading narrative. The agency reaffirmed its commitment to professionalism and called for greater citizen involvement in national security efforts.
However, SERAP responded strongly to the visit, condemning it as an invasion. The organization issued a statement through its Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, calling on President Bola Tinubu to immediately direct the DSS to stop what they described as harassment and intimidation of their staff. Oluwadare highlighted concerns about the increasing pressure on human rights organizations in Nigeria, stating, “The escalating crackdown on human rights, and harassment and intimidation of NGOs and human rights defenders that have shown astonishing courage in their human rights work hurt those most in need and contribute to a culture of impunity.”
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Clearing the Air: Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has once again denied allegations that he previously labeled Tinubu an illegitimate president during his time in the opposition.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Pointing Fingers: Speaking on the KAA TRUTHS podcast, Bwala clarified that activist Aisha Yesufu was the actual person who made those remarks, maintaining that he never uttered such a statement.
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Legal Finality: Bwala criticized Yesufu’s ongoing refusal to accept the validity of Tinubu’s presidency, arguing that once an electoral dispute reaches a final and binding verdict at the Supreme Court, all parties are obligated to respect it.
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Challenging the Critics: Challenging anyone to produce proof of his alleged past comments, Bwala emphasized that even opposition figures like Kenneth Okonkwo did not call the President illegitimate, dismissing Yesufu’s stance as a sign of legal ignorance.
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ROMANTIC BOMBSHELL: Tiwa Savage Spills Shocking Secrets About Dating One Of Nigeria’s Big 3 Artistes!.
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The Secret Romance: Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage revealed during an interview with Madam Joyce that she previously dated one of the artists considered part of Nigeria’s “Big 3,” choosing to keep his identity private.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Covert Tactics: According to Savage, the relationship was kept under wraps because the artist wanted to hide their romance, going as far as deliberately mingling and dancing with other women at public events to avoid suspicion.
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Emotional Connections: In a separate viral video, Savage opened up about her relationship and music collaborations with Wizkid, admitting that performing alongside him evokes strong memories and proves to be an emotional experience.
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CONTROVERSY CRUSHED: Tiwa Savage Sets The Record Straight On Working With Female Artistes!.
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Addressing the Backlash: Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage recently pushed back against criticisms accusing her of refusing to support or collaborate with fellow female artistes, clarifying during an interview with Madam Joyce that she is very much open to working with women.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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The Promotion Problem: Savage pointed out that while she has featured numerous female acts in the past, those songs often underperform because the collaborators fail to put adequate effort into promoting the finished projects.
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Double Standards: Highlighting a double standard, she questioned why her collaborations with male artists—such as Odumodublvck, Wizkid, Davido, and Young Jonn—attract complaints while her extensive history of working with women like Waje, Ayra Starr, Simi, Asa, Efya, Becca, and Di’Ja is overlooked.
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Crayon’s Claim: In a separate development, singer Crayon alleged that Tiwa Savage introduced him to ‘Backy’—a blend of illicit substances rolled into a blunt—back in 2018.
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