The Lagos state police command has granted 2baba the permission to lead the planned protest scheduled for Monday, February 6.
Fatai Owoseni who is the commissioner of the Lagos state police earlier issued a statement banning any anti-government protest in the state but on Friday, February 3, the state rescinded its threat.
The commissioner explained that the police was concerned about the safety of Lagosians because a pro-government group planned to stage a protest on the same and worried that there might be a clash as hoodlums may hijack the rally.
The Nation reports that Owoseni met with the 2baba camp where it was agreed that instead of a demonstration, the protesters would meet at a point and read out their demands.
He said: “We had a meeting with the protesters and we explained to them why we advised against the protest. A pro-government group wants to protest that same day and we don’t want a situation where there would be friction.
“We also don’t want hooligans to hijack the process and injure the protesters.
“After explaining to them, they said they will go back and discuss with others. They said if they decide to go ahead, they won’t demonstrate but would assemble at a point and read their demands.
“That notwithstanding, we have resolved to provide security for them. It is our responsibility and we won’t shy away from it. We will ensure trouble makers do not hijack the process.”
The federal government had also insisted that it was not against the protest as citizens have a right to association.
Wizkid and Davido are two talented singers in the musical industry of Nigeria. See their biography and the list of awards. Do you know who has more? Davido vs Wizkid - who will win?
Davido's biography
David Adedeji Adeleke was born in America. However, being a patriot of the native country, he has returned to Nigeria and has founded record company here. His first single was accepted well by the public of Nigeria. He has signed the contract with MTN. In 2013, Davido cooperated with Guinness Nigeria and participated in the organization of a concert.
Davido was born in Atlanta in 1992 and has moved to the capital of Nigeria, Lagos, at the young age. He studied at the British International School in Lagos. Davido studied at the faculty of management before he has moved to Nigeria. Davido's interest in music has begun during his training at the university. He has bought the musical equipment and has begun to create hits and to write down the music. Later he has been deducted from the university as he received bad marks. He has moved to London to direct all energy to musical creativity. When Davido has come back to Nigeria in 2011, his musical career was in restriction because of a lack of time after he has agreed to go to the Babcock University in honor of his father. In July 2015, Davido has received the degree in the field of music from Babcock after his father has paid the university to organize musical faculty.
He has released the debut Davido album in 2012, which includes many known tracks of the performer. During the period between 2013 and 2015, Davido has published several famous solo songs, such as Gobe, One of a Kind, Skelewu, Aye, Tchelete (Goodlife), Naughty, Owo Ni Koko, The Sound and The Money. Above-mentioned tracks entered an album under the name Baddest.
In January 2016, Davido has reported on twitter that he has signed the contract with BMG Sony record company. This news has caused ambiguous emotions of other users. Davido has begun to own brand, Davido Music Worldwide (DMW), several months later after signing with Sony.
Davido began work on a debut album in 2011. In 2012, he released the video clip. The song was made with Gospelondabeat participation. In Davido's interview, he told that has made the record of a song with the assistance of Gospelondabeat after the meeting in the shopping center. Further to advance an album, Davido has released musical videos for Ekuro and Gbon Gbon.
At the beginning of 2013, Davido began to create the release of his second studio album. He has released Gobe as the leading single of the forthcoming album. The song has been produced by Shizzi. It has received the place in the rating of Times list of the Top 10 songs that year.
Davido is not only one of the brightest parts in Nigerian music industry. He is also the owner of many awards.
Davido's award list
• Promising Youth Artist by Dynamix All Youth Awards was the first Davido award,
• Song of the Year (Dynamix All Youth Awards),
• Best Newcomer Award (Kora Awards),
• Best New Act of the Year (Nigeria Entertainment Awards),
• Best Collabo of the Year (Nigeria Entertainment Awards),
• Hottest Single of the Year ‘Dami Duro’ (Nigeria Entertainment Awards),
• The Headies Award for Next Rated (The Headies),
• Most Gifted Newcomer Video of the Year ‘Dami Duro’ (Channel O Music Video Awards),
• Best Video by a New Artist (Live Beats Choice) – ‘Aye’ (Nigeria Music Video Awards),
• Hip Hop World Revelation (The Headies),
• Best R&B/Pop Album ‘Omo Baba Olowo’ (The Headies),
• Best Pop/R&B Artiste of the Year (Nigeria Entertainment Awards),
• Music Video of the Year ‘Aye’ (Ben TV Awards),
• Best Afro Pop Video ‘Aye’ (Nigeria Music Video Awards),
• Best Male Singer (MTV Africa Music Awards),
• Artiste of the Year (The Headies),
• Song of the Year ‘Aye’ (The Headies),
• Hottest Single of the Year ‘Aye’ (Nigeria Entertainment Awards),
• Best Collaboration ‘Gallardo’ RunTown featuring Davido (Nigeria Entertainment Awards),
• Male Artist of the Year (Nigeria Entertainment Awards),
• Artist of the Year (MTV Africa Music Awards),
• African Artiste Of The Year (Ghana Music Awards),
• Musician Of The Year (Male) (City People Entertainment Awards),
• Best International Act: Africa (BET Awards),
• Best Male West Africa (African Muzik Magazine Awards),
• Artist of the Year (African Muzik Magazine Awards),
• Best Male Act (MTV Africa Music Awards),
• Artist of the Year (MTV Africa Music Awards).
Wizkid's biography
Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, better-known thanks to the scenic pseudonym, is the author of Wizkid songs and the musical performer. He has started the musical career when he was 11 years old, having released a joint album with Glorious Five in 2001. In 2009, he has signed the contract with Empire Mates Entertainment record company.
In addition to his solo career, Wizkid cooperated with several other famous musicians and has taken part in hits together with Lynxxx, Iyanya, R2Bees, KCee and Jesse Jagz. In 2016, Wizkid reached the international recognition after his cooperation with the Canadian popular musician Drake. Thanks to the talent of the singer, Wizkid Music has reached popularity in 15 countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia.
Wizkid became the first Nigerian musician whose number of subscribers on Twitter has reached more than one million people. He is a great singer, and the number of Wizkid awards and nominations can prove it.
Wizkid's awards
• Promising Artiste of the Year (Dynamix All Youth Awards),
• Best New Male Artiste (City People Entertainment Awards),
• Best New Act of the Year (Nigerian Entertainment Awards),
• Artist of the Year (Dynamix All Youth Awards),
• The Headies Award for Next Rated (The Headies 2011),
• Best African Act (MOBO Awards),
• Best Pop/R&B Artist of the Year (Nigerian Entertainment Awards),
• Best Album of the Year (Nigerian Entertainment Awards),
• Musician of the Year (The Future Awards),
• Artist of the Year (The Headies 2012),
• Hip Hop World Revelation of the Year (The Headies 2012),
• Best International Act Africa (BET Awards 2012),
• African Artist of the Year (Ghana Music Awards),
• Musician of the Year (City People Entertainment Awards),
• Best Group Video of the Year (4Syte TV Music Video Awards),
• Most Gifted Video of the Year ‘Azonto’ (Channel O Music Video Awards),
• Hottest Single of the Year ‘Pull Over’ (2014 Nigerian Entertainment Awards),
• Most Gifted Duo/Group or Featuring ‘Pull Over’ (2014 Channel O Music Video Awards),
• Song of the Year ‘Ojuelegba’ (The Headies 2015),
• Best R&B/Pop Album ‘Ayo’ (The Headies 2015),
• Male Artist of the Year (2015 Nigerian Entertainment Awards),
• Hottest Single of the Year ‘Ojuelegba’ (2015 Nigerian Entertainment Awards),
• Best Song of the Year ‘Ojuelegba’ (African Muzik Magazine Awards),
• Best Video of the Year ‘Ojuelegba’ (African Muzik Magazine Awards),
• African Artist of the Year (Ghana Music Awards),
• African Artist of the year at (African Pride Awards),
Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) head coach Fatai Amoo has blamed 'immaturity' for his side's loss to former champions Kano Pillars.
The Oluyole Warriors lost their lead to allow the Pyramid City side to win 2-1 in Sunday’s top-flight matchday 3 clash at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano.
A brace by Adamu Mohammed cancelled Adewale Adebayo’s brilliant 43rd brilliant effort and ensured Pillars grabbed the three points at stake
“We did not lose to Kano Pillars, but to inexperience and immaturity of the defence line.
“In football you must know when and how to defend as well as attack while listening to the referee’s whistle.
“Unfortunately, we did not come into the second half as strongly as we did in the first half. which allowed Pillars to gain strength to attack and score two goals.
“If we had remained focused we would have gone home with a point in the clash.
“We played quite well and for most part of the game had the match firmly under our control, but immaturity slipped in to ruin the good work.
“Today’s (Sunday) loss to Pillars makes it two losses on the road which is really not good.
“I think the positive in the encounter is to remain focused and play to the last whistle,” said the former Sunshine Stars coach to supersport.com.
The loss at Kano Pillars leaves the Ibadan landlords on three points from a possible nine in the three-week old Nigerian top-flight.
Arsene Wenger hailed Arsenal's dramatic 2-1 win over Burnley as proof they have the character to catch runaway leaders Chelsea in the Premier League title race.
Wenger's side were on the brink of suffering a damaging setback at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday after conceding a stoppage-time equaliser.
Having taken the lead through Shkodran Mustafi's first goal for the club, Arsenal saw Granit Xhaka sent off for a needless foul and then nearly imploded as Andre Gray struck from the spot following Francis Coquelin's foul on Ashley Barnes.
Wenger was sent off for rowing with fourth official Anthony Taylor, an argument that included the Frenchman pushing Taylor.
But Arsenal still snatched the points as Alexis Sanchez scored a penalty with virtually the last kick when Laurent Koscielny was kicked in the head by Ben Mee.
The remarkable finale lifted Arsenal into second place, eight points behind Chelsea, and Wenger is confident his players are mentally tough enough to withstand the twists and turns of the title chase.
"We got an unlikely win, when it is 10 against 11 with two minutes to go it is difficult to win," Wenger said.
"I felt it was a bit frustrating to concede the penalty. Coquelin says he didn't touch him.
"It was a tense game against a team that made it uncomfortable for us.
"We are a team that keeps going no matter what happens and that is a good thing."
Wenger apologised for his clash with the officials but he was less forgiving about Xhaka's second red card for Arsenal, and his third in total this season after also seeing red for Switzerland.
Blaming Xhaka for failing to follow instructions to stay on his feet, Wenger warned the midfielder to curb his over-zealous challenges.
"Once we were 1-0 up we made it more complicated by going down to 10 men," he said.
"Xhaka has to control his game and not punish the team with a lack of control in his tackling.
"We don't encourage our midfielders to go down in their tackles and make this type of tackle."
'BAD TASTE'
Chelsea's 2-0 win over Hull just hours after Arsenal's success keeps the west Londoners firmly in control of the title fight.
But Arsenal have won four of their last five league games and with a trip to Stamford Bridge looming on February 4 Wenger challenged his players to keep the pressure on the leaders.
"It is not important to look at the table, it is important to build consistency. We need to build up a winning run," he said.
Wenger also revealed he was surprised to see Sanchez take the decisive penalty.
The Chilean doesn't usually have penalty duties, but he avoided a tongue lashing from Wenger with a cheeky chipped finish for his 15th league goal of the season and Wenger said: "He was too cool.
"He was the second penalty taker today, but as long as he scores you have to say well done."
Burnley boss Sean Dyche was in less sanguine mood after his team were condemned to their ninth defeat in 10 away league games this season.
Blaming the officials' failure to rule Koscielny offside before he was fouled for the penalty, Dyche fumed: "You can't believe the decision.
"He had just put his flag up because he thinks he's offside, then the ref gives the penalty and now the linesman has to be brave.
"He's offside, simple as that. It's really disappointing.
"You need the officials to do well. I don't think at this level you can get that wrong.
