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Omotola Reveals Death Threats to Children During #EndSARS

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Omotola reveals her children received death threats during #EndSARS protests, prompting her shift to strategic activism to protect her family

Veteran Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has disclosed that her children received death threats during the 2020 #EndSARS protests, an experience she says profoundly changed her approach to activism.

Also read: Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde Praises Ruth Kadiri’s Bold Influence

The revelation came on Sunday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Rubbin’ Minds.

Omotola, who had previously faced personal threats, said the intimidation became real when it extended to her family.

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“I am used to death threats; I have received them many times. But I have never seen anything like what happened during EndSARS. It was intense, my kids started getting death threats. That was when it became real, and when I realised this was no longer just about me,” she explained.

The actress said the situation escalated as individuals began searching for her at home and work, prompting her to reassess safety measures for herself and her children.

“When people started coming to my home and workplace looking for me, I knew it was time to think beyond myself. I had to protect others, especially my children,” she added.

Omotola also revealed that the experience influenced her decision to move away from street protests toward more strategic advocacy.

“I can’t control where they go. I can’t protect them as much. I don’t care for my life, but I do care for them,” she said.

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#EndSARS was a mass movement that erupted in October 2020, demanding an end to police brutality, particularly abuses linked to the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).

The protests intensified after a viral video allegedly showed SARS officers killing a young man in Delta State, sparking nationwide outrage.

Omotola participated in protests at the Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos, a symbolic centre of the movement, where demonstrators called for police reform and accountability.

The October 20, 2020, shooting at the toll gate became a defining moment of the protests, attracting international attention.

Following the incident, Omotola faced criticism over a tweet she posted, which some interpreted as questioning the reported deaths during the Lekki shooting.

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She later apologised, emphasising that her intent was to highlight the seriousness of the alleged attack, not to dispute casualties.

Also read: Omotola warns against chasing viral fame at any cost

The Federal Government subsequently disbanded SARS and established the Special Weapons and Tactics unit. Protesters, however, insisted on further reforms, including justice for victims, accountability for officers, and improved policing standards.

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Lizzy Anjorin Questions Court Order Over Priscilla Ojo’s Son

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Nollywood actress Lizzy Anjorin has questioned the authenticity of an interim order issued by the Lagos State High Court on 2 September 2026, restraining her from publishing photographs of Priscilla Ojo’s one-year-old son, Rakeem Mkambala, and from posting editorials concerning the family on specified social media platforms.

Anjorin raised the issue during an Instagram Live session on Friday, 4 September, after Priscilla shared a copy of the court order online.

The actress argued that publicising court documents before formally serving the respondent undermines the case.

“Your case na dead on arrival. If you post court letter on any platform before serving person wey you wan go serve, that court case na fake court case,” Anjorin said during the live session.

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Her comments came shortly after the High Court of Lagos State granted an ex parte application brought by Priscilla, her husband, Tanzanian singer Juma Mussa Mkambala, and their son, Rakeem.

Justice Yetunde Adesanya issued the interim order in Suit No. LD/ADR/6646/2026.

The order restrains Anjorin, as well as people acting under her authority, from publishing, posting, circulating, uploading or broadcasting photographs of Rakeem on specified social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp and TikTok.

The court also directed Anjorin to cease publishing or broadcasting editorials concerning the applicants on the platforms covered by the order.

An ex parte order is made at an interim stage without the respondent being heard. The order is therefore not a final determination of the dispute and remains subject to further proceedings.

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Priscilla shared the certified copy of the order on her Instagram Story on Friday, bringing the legal development into public view.

Anjorin’s reaction centres on the timing and manner in which the court documents were publicised. Her assertion that such publication makes a case “fake” is her own claim and is not a finding contained in the court order.

The development marks another chapter in the prolonged public dispute between Anjorin and Priscilla’s family, particularly Priscilla’s mother, actress Iyabo Ojo.

The disagreement has played out largely on social media and has previously resulted in legal action, including a ₦1 billion defamation suit filed by Iyabo Ojo against Anjorin.

In recent weeks, the dispute has also drawn Priscilla and her young son into the controversy, following public comments by Anjorin concerning the family.

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BBNaija Kess Says Big Brother Makes Life Harder

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Kesiena Tony Adjekpovu, popularly known as Kess, has said that participating in Big Brother Naija can make life harder, offering a candid reflection on the challenges that may come with the reality television experience.

The former Big Brother Naija housemate made the comment in a statement shared on social media, where he suggested that winning or simply taking part in the reality show does not necessarily make life easier after leaving the house.

“Big Brother makes your life harder,” Kess said.

The remark has drawn attention because life after reality television can bring a different set of expectations, particularly as former housemates adjust to increased public attention and the pressure that can accompany visibility.

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Kess was a housemate on the seventh season of Big Brother Naija, which aired in 2022. He entered the show as a businessman and was among the contestants who competed for the season’s grand prize.

His time on the programme also placed him in the public eye, giving viewers an opportunity to follow his personality and relationships inside the house.

Kess’s latest comment offers a more reflective view of the reality TV platform, suggesting that the experience does not end when a contestant leaves the house.

However, he did not provide further details in the available post explaining which specific aspects of life after Big Brother he was referring to.

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Damilola Oni Suffers Backlash at Mama Deola Movie Premiere

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Nigerian actress Damilola Oni has come under heavy fire across social media over her controversial outfit at the star-studded Mama Deola movie premiere (more…)

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