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Nigerians React As Niger Youths Mock Their President ‘Ebola Tinubu’

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2 years ago

August 4, 2023

Nigerians on social media have reacted to the unique nickname of “Ebola Tinubu” given to Nigerian President, Bola Tinubu by protesters in Niger Republic.

Nigerian President Called “Ebola Tinubu” During Protest In Niger Republic [Video]

The protesters, mostly youths ridiculed Tinubu with the nickname to express their discontent over his response to the recent coup in their country.

Recall that Niger President, Mohamed Bazoum, 63, was kicked out of power on July 26th by his elite presidential guard in a coup widely condemned by the United States, European nations, the United Nations, and the West African regional bloc, ECOWAS.

Tinubu, in his capacity as ECOWAS chairman, condemned the coup, stressing that the attempt by the military to seize power was unacceptable.

But, on July 28th, two days after the coup, Chief of Niger’s presidential guard, General Abdourahamane Tiani declared himself the leader of the country after removing and detaining Bazoum.

ECOWAS, in response to the coup, slammed the country with sanctions, including enforcing no-flight zone, maintaining that Bazoum remains the recognised president.

In addition to the sanctions, ECOWAS also issued seven-day ultimatum to the military junta in Niger, demanding a transfer of power back to the democratically elected government of Mohamed Bazoum.

The 15-member regional bloc, under Tinubu’s leadership, also invited all Chiefs of Defence Staff from member states for an emergency meeting in Abuja to strategise on implementing a possible military operation to restore Bazoum to power.

But, as predicted, the Defence Chiefs from Mali, Niger, Guinea Bissau, Burkina Faso, and Guinea shunned the meeting and threatened military alignment against any country that invades the Niger Republic.

Tinubu, on Thursday, August 3 dispatched delegation to the Niger Republic with a mandate to resolve the current political impasse in the restive West African nation.

Despite these efforts, Nigeriens took to the streets with printed images of the Nigerian president, referring to him as “Ebola Tinubu,” and even portraying him sleeping at events.

They also mocked Tinubu with terms like “Precambrian fossil” and “illegitimate,” while expressing their frustration and anger over the stance of the ECOWAS bloc on the matter.

Taking to their respective Twitter handles in reaction to the mockery of Tinubu, Nigerians appeared to approve of the ridiculing of the president.

Below are some reactions of Nigerians on social media at the time of filing this report.

“I am disappointed that we are a country of over 200 million people and nobody came up with the name “Ebola Tinubu“?”

“It’s so painful and disgraceful how Niger youths beat us to the naming Ebola Tinubu. Like we had years and it only took them days to be creative with it. I’m pained.”

“Nigerien youths to Ebola Tinubu: “come and beat us, we are in our country.”

“That video of Nigeriens cursing out Ebola Tinubu goes to show how much they detest illegitimacy. The whole of Africa doesn’t like him. The whole world knows he rigged himself into power. Nigerians and Nigeriens have rejected him. Our judiciary should do the right thing. Disqualify this illegal entity now!”

“Not going to lie “Ebola Tinubu is mad creative. The Nigeriens did something.”

“All he needed was to live a free Life, enjoy his grandchildren, and happy old age. But the desperate ambition of becoming the President of Nigeria has changed everything! The drug case is now public knowledge, imagine Nigerians calling him Ebola Tinubu.
He cannot sleep & the insults are compounded. Some things are not worth it. God help us to be wise…
Not everything can be bought with money.”

“Ebola Tinubu? How come we never thought of that? It’s genius!”

“That madness wey dey worry Ebola Tinubu will soon be cured.
Nigeria judiciary what are you waiting for?”

“Dear Nigerien Youths.. we the Nigerians are the banter lords. it’s so annoying you all beat us to this Ebola Tinubu trend! Hate to admit we never saw it coming.”

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Charlie Kirk Shooter Arrested, Named

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12 hours ago

September 12, 2025

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United States authorities have arrested a suspect in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Law enforcement officials identified the suspect as 21-year-old Tyler Robinson from Utah, according to NBC News, citing five senior law enforcement sources.

Kirk was fatally shot in the neck on Tuesday while speaking at a debate at Utah Valley University.

Authorities said the attacker fired a single round from a rooftop in what they described as a targeted assassination.

US President Donald Trump confirmed the arrest, telling Fox News that investigators acted “with a high degree of certainty” in taking Robinson into custody.

Trump praised the joint efforts of local police and state officials in the investigation.

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FBI Releases Video Of Charlie Kirk’s Shooter, Recovers Weapons Near Scene [WATCH]

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21 hours ago

September 12, 2025

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The FBI’s Salt Lake City Field Office on Friday released video footage of the man suspected of fatally shooting conservative activist Charlie Kirk fleeing a rooftop after the incident on September 10, 2025.

The bureau, in a statement accompanied by the video link shared on X on Friday, noted that the video shows the shooter climbing onto a rooftop shortly before the attack and then jumping off and fleeing the scene after firing the fatal shots.

Investigators also reportedly found the weapon and ammunition used in the shooting in a wooded area near the university.

The agency wrote, “The FBI has released a video and more photos of the shooter in the Utah Valley shooting. The subject is seen jumping from the rooftop of a building after the shooting.

“Around 12 pm Mountain Time on September 10, 2025, the subject climbed up to a rooftop; after he shot and killed Charlie Kirk, he jumped off and ran away. He left a gun and ammunition in a wooded area near the university.

“Trace evidence collected from the rooftop scene included shoe impressions, a forearm imprint, and a palm print. Anyone with information in this case should call the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI or visit fbi.gov/utahvalleyshooting.”

The bureau added that it is working closely with law enforcement partners to seek justice in the murder of Charlie Kirk.

The PUNCH reported on Thursday that the FBI released initial images of a person of interest in the fatal shooting of Kirk.

The agency also offered a $100,000 reward for information leading to the identification and arrest of those responsible for his death.

Meanwhile, two people misidentified online as suspects in the fatal shooting of right-wing US activist Charlie Kirk also told AFP Thursday they were terrified by the misinformation targeting them, as the manhunt for the real killer continued.

31-year-old Kirk, a major ally of President Donald Trump and the head of the largest conservative youth movement in the United States, was shot dead while attending an event at Utah Valley University.

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Russia Threatens Poland Over Belarus Border Closure

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1 day ago

September 12, 2025

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Russia, on Thursday, urged Poland to reopen its border with Belarus, Moscow’s close ally, calling the closure “destructive” and warning of consequences.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced Tuesday the closure of the border with Belarus from 0000 on September 12 (2200 GMT on September 11), in response to the upcoming joint Russian-Belarusian war games.

“We urge Warsaw to consider the consequences of such destructive steps and to review its decision as soon as possible,” foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said in a statement.

The border closure was to “justify a policy of further escalating tensions in the centre of Europe”, she added.

NATO’s eastern flank members Poland, Lithuania and Latvia are on high alert due to the massive drills, which according to Tusk are designed to simulate occupation of the Suwalki corridor, a strategically important area in Poland.

Usually held every four years, the 2025 iteration of Zapad is the first during the conflict in Ukraine, and is due to run until September 16.

Belarus had said in January that 13,000 troops would be involved in the drills, but in May it said the number was to be reduced by around half.

Zakharova said Warsaw had “demonstratively” ignored the “goodwill” gestures by Moscow and Minsk to move the exercise away from the Polish border and to reduce the number of military personnel participating.