Lagos corper cries out over alleged threats after criticizing Tinubu’s govt.
A Lagos-based National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Ushie Rita, has raised an alarm after allegedly receiving threatening messages following her viral video criticizing the government over rising inflation and economic hardship.
In the widely circulated video, Rita expressed frustration over the deteriorating economic conditions in Nigeria, lamenting how hard work seems futile in the face of the country’s financial struggles.
She openly criticized President Bola Tinubu, calling him a “terrible leader,” and questioned what steps the government is taking to ease the suffering of citizens. Additionally, she described Lagos State as a “smelling state,” complaining about its odor and living conditions.
Shortly after her video gained traction, Rita claimed she began receiving threatening messages, allegedly from NYSC officials, pressuring her to take down the content.
Frustrated by the backlash, she expressed her disappointment at attempts to silence her, maintaining that she only spoke the truth about Nigeria’s reality.
Her allegations have sparked discussions on social media, with many Nigerians debating the intent to silent free speech, especially for corps members under the NYSC scheme.
Watch the video below …
“I don’t know if there has been any other president that is terrible but you are such a terrible president”.
-Nigerian lady blåsts Tinubu over the unbearable cost of living in the country. pic.twitter.com/jbpNFBmmNX
— CHUKS (@ChuksEricE) March 15, 2025
Raye, the girl who made this video below is now being threåtened by NYSC representatives for making the video criticizing Tinubu’s government. https://t.co/cYNm2iqfUu pic.twitter.com/sN0QBfNH3d
— CHUKS (@ChuksEricE) March 15, 2025
