NYSC officials threatening me for criticizing Tinubu govt – Corps member cries out
- Ushie Uguamaye, a National Youth Service Corps member, reported receiving threats from NYSC officials after criticizing President Bola Tinubu's government in a viral video about economic hardship.
- Amnesty International Nigeria condemned the threats against Uguamaye, asserting her right to express her frustrations about the country's worsening economic conditions.
- The controversy has ignited a national debate on free speech and the role of the NYSC in suppressing criticism, with many demanding accountability.
- Uguamaye expressed fear for her safety and claimed her personal information was leaked, while insisting that her freedom of speech should be respected.
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Amnesty International condemns alleged threats against corps member for criticising Tinubu’s govt
Amnesty International Nigeria has condemned the alleged threats and intimidation being faced by Lagos-based National Youth Service Corps member, Ushie Uguamaye, after her viral TikTok video criticising President Bola Tinubu’s government over escalating economic hardship. In a statement posted on X on Sunday, the human rights organisation denounced the reported threats from NYSC officials, emphasizing […]
NYSC officials threatening me for criticizing Tinubu govt – Corps member cries out
A serving corps member in Lagos State has cried out that she is allegedly receiving threatening messages for criticizing the administration of President Bola Tinubu. In a viral video, the corps member, simply identified by her TikTok name as @talktoraye, slammed Tinubu’s government over rising inflation and economic hardship. She expressed frustration over the deteriorating economic conditions in Nigeria. The corps member allegedly openly critic…
NYSC officials threatening me for criticizing Tinubu's govt - Corps member - Daily Trust
A serving corps member in Lagos state has raised an alarm after allegedly receiving threatening messages. This followed her viral video criticizing the President Bola Tinubu-led government over rising inflation and economic hardship. In the widely circulated video shared on Tiktok via @talktoraye, the corp member expressed frustration over the deteriorating economic conditions in Nigeria. She openly tackled President Tinubu, calling him a “terri…
Public figures who have reacted to viral NYSC member's hardship outcry saga - Latest Nigerian News and Entertainment
Latest Nigerian News and Entertainment - Latest Nigerian News and Entertainment The controversy surrounding National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Ushie Rita Uguamaye, popularly known as Raye, has ignited intense discussions on free speech, democracy, and citizens’ rights in Nigeria. Raye faced threats from NYSC officials after openly criticizing the government, sparking national outrage and drawing reactions from prominent political figure…
NYSC Corp Members Are Citizens With Rights That Shouldn’t Be Intimidated – Mr Macaroni
Nollywood actor and activist, Mr Macaroni has come out to blast the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) board over the intimidation of a corp member who went viral for criticizing the government for Nigeria’s hardships. He recently had his say via his social media page, and fans have been reacting. According to him, corps members, [...] Source from InfoStride News
Sowore Accompanies Lagos Corper To NYSC Office Over Viral Video Controversy
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has thrown his weight behind a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Ushie Rita Uguamaye, popularly known as Raye, who is facing backlash over a viral video where criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration. In a video shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, Sowore revealed that he had met with Uguamaye in Lagos and would accompany her to the NYSC Local Govern…
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