After being excoriated by the Ghanaian citizens over his silence on the innocent protesters being killed by the Nigerian Army. However, The president of the Republic of Ghana, and the chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has become the first African Leader to join all well-meaning persons in calling for calm, and the use of dialogue in resolving the #EndSARS protest in Nigeria.

In a tweet on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, President Akufo-Addo, he wrote;

“I join all well-meaning persons in calling for calm, and the use of dialogue in resolving the #EndSARS impasse in Nigeria. I have spoken with President Buhari, who is committed to this end, and has begun the processes that will lead to reform. 1/2

Violence, be it on the part of the Police or protesters, cannot be the solution. To the families who have lost their loved ones, I express my sincere condolences, and I wish the injured a speedy recovery. 2/2 #EndSARS”

Nigerian security forces opened fire on hundreds of protesters in Lagos, as rallies against police brutality continued in defiance of a 24-hour curfew imposed by the government earlier in the day. Graphic scenes posted on social media showed protesters fleeing as security forces, including soldiers, shot live rounds towards the crowds.

At least seven people were killed according to DJ Switch, a popular disc jockey, who broadcast live from the scene on Instagram. Protesters were seen struggling to remove shrapnel from injured protesters and in one case failing to resuscitate a casualty. In other videos protesters carrying bloodied Nigerian flags are seen pleading with security officials to allow medics to treat victims.

Fears had grown of increased unrest after a curfew was imposed by Lagos’s governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, earlier in the day in an attempt to shut down protests against the notorious Special Anti-Robbery Squad (Sars) police unit that have erupted across Nigeria. Thousands have taken to the streets in recent weeks against the federal Sars unit, now dissolved but long accused of extra-judicial killings, torture and extortion.

50 Cent is officially the latest celebrity to hop aboard the Trump 2020 train ahead of the presidential election next month.

The rapper shared a screenshot of an infographic from the CNBC show Power Lunch on his Instagram account on Monday displaying the top tax rates by state under Joe Biden’s suggested tax plan. If the Democratic presidential nominee’s plan were to be put into effect, those making over $400,000 a year would pay 62.6% in taxes in California, 62% in New York City, 60% in New Jersey, and 58% in New York state.

50 Cent had a strong reaction to those numbers, writing on social media, “WHAT THE FUCK! (VOTE For TRUMP) IM OUT, FUCK NEW YORK The KNICKS never win anyway.” He added, “I don’t care Trump doesn’t like black people 62% of you out of ya fucking mind,” seemingly conflating the percentage of NYC’s population that would have to pay those taxes with the tax rate a small segment of the population would actually pay.

But outrage over a rise in taxes applied exclusively to those who make over $400,000 a year isn’t exactly a rallying point for the masses. In 2018, the U.S. Census Bureau listed the annual median personal income at $33,706. In fact, earning $400,000 would easily put you in the top 1% of earners in almost every state. And if Biden’s tax plan were to be fully implemented with no alterations, over the next decade it would raise $1.6 to $1.9 trillion from corporations, $1.0 to $1.2 trillion from high earners through income tax, and $800 billion to $1 trillion from Social Security payroll taxes on high-wage earners, according to the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.

This recent endorsement also seems to be an abrupt shift in political affiliation for 50 Cent, who in September 2016 tweeted, “Let us pray, lord please don’t let Trump into office. We will spin out of control.” He also claimed in a 2017 interview with Hot 97 that the Trump campaign offered to pay him $500,000 to help attract Black voters, but he turned it down.

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Held at the Bawaleshie School Park on Sunday, October 18, 2020, at 3:00 pm, actor and politician, John Dumelo, has successfully launched his campaign ahead of the December 2020 elections. Mr Dumelo is contesting for the Ayawaso West Wuogon parliamentary seat on the ticket of the biggest opposition party, National Democratic Congress – NDC, against the incumbent MP, Lydia Seyram Alhassan of the ruling New Patriotic Party.

With over thousands of part footsoldiers, supporters and sympathizers who inundated the venue in their numbers, Communications Officer of the NDC, Sammy Gyamfi, who canvassed support for the party’s candidate against incumbent, the entrepreneur shared his forecast for the constituency in the next four years, should he represent the constituents in parliament. John also made available some sewing machines which he distributed to some women in the constituency just to help them ply their trade.

Speaking at the launch he said;

“When I enter Parliament, I’d give half of my salary to Ayawaso West Wuogon. The first thing I’ll do with that 50% [of my salary] is to establish a football team in Ayawaso West Wuogon,” he pointed out.

It’s time to create the West Wuogon Football Club so that the footballers here can also get the opportunity to play in the [Ghana] Premier League and also go abroad.” He promised

He also promised on establishing a factory in the constituency when elected as the MP.

“Last year, when I won the primaries, I got to work and I can confidently tell you that things are happening in Ayawaso West Wuogon. We are sharing laptops; not that when we come, we will share, we are already sharing laptops.

We are already creating jobs. They claim that One District One Factory. I don’t see any factories in Ayawaso West Wuogon. I will make that factory and produce that factory in Ayawaso West Wuogon.” John Dumelo added

During the National Democratic Congress (Ghana) NDC Party’s Campaign In 2016, Dumelo was one of the most influential and outstanding celebrities who were seen campaigning for the NDC Government. Rumours have spread that, as an appreciation for his engagement and patriotism to the Party, he was called and appointed by the former president of Ghana H.E John Dramani Mahama, to serve his Party as a Director of Operations for pro-NDC youth group for the National Democratic Congress (NDC).

John Dumelo on the 19th of July 2019, picked up a nomination form to contest in the NDC primaries as a parliamentary candidate . On August 24th 2019, he won the NDC parliamentary primaries to represent the NDC in Ayawaso West Wougon Constituency in the 2020 general elections.

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Prince (Dr.) Dapo Abiodun – MFR. The Executive Governor of Ogun State Government – OGSG, has appointed the winner of the Big Brother Naija Lockdown, Laycon Youth Ambassador of Ogun State.

The appointment which comes paired with a house and cash gifts in celebration of the musician’s good character, intellect and virtues which were proven to the whole world on live TV as better choices than vices will make him member of the Ogun State executive council.

Laycon is expected to serve as a role model for young people in the region. He was charged with the duty of inspiring them to apply themselves positively and abstain from social vices. His first official assignment was reportedly to meet with the Ogun State commissioner of police to discuss a number of issues, chief among them police brutality and community policing.

This development was relayed when the executive governor hosted to Olamilekan Moshood Agbelesebioba aka Laycon in his Oke-Mosan office in Abeokuta. According to Prince (Dr.) Dapo Abiodun, Laycon displayed the essence of focus in the face of temptations and provocations. This, he explained is the true Ogun State spirit, and it indeed confirms that this earned him his academic achievement at the University of Lagos.

Speaking at the ceremony, Dr. Dapo said, “entertainment and academics mix finely for a good result. So I urge parents to let their children explore outside the classroom. We are therefore now finalising plans to establish in Ogun State, an Entertainment Village for artistes and artists to nurture their skills and talents.”

Accepting his new challenge, Laycon expressed appreciation to the governor and citizens of Ogun for their support during his time in the Big Brother house. He also expressed gratitude for his new appointment, stressing his keenness to impact society positively with his new role.

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