NUT PROTEST : WIKE WARNS AGAINST POLITICISING INSECURITY. (PHOTO).

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 NUT Protest : Wike Warns Against Politicising Insecurity The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has warned against politicising insecurity amid protests by the Nigeria Union of Teachers, FCT wing, over the killing and abduction of school staff and children in Oyo State. Teachers stormed the FCTA Secretariat in Abuja to condemn the killing of Michael Oyedokun and to demand the release of abducted pupils and teachers from Community High School, Ahoro-Esinle in Oriire Local Government Area. The FCT minister addressed the protesters on Tuesday, saying the federal government is on its toes working to secure the rescue of the schoolchildren and their teachers. Wike urged protesters to avoid turning the tragedy into a political issue and to give security efforts time to produce results. Chairman of the union in the FCT, Mr Abdullahi Shafa, explained that the nationwide solidarity protest was to condemn the killing of the teacher and abduction of the school chil...

GENE SIMMONS HAS A BLUNT MESSAGE FOR CELEBRITIES WHO SPEAK ABOUT POLITICS. (PHOTO).


 Gene Simmons has a blunt message for celebrities who speak about politics


KISS bassist Gene Simmons recently made headlines for his blunt criticism of celebrities who share political opinions. 


Speaking to TMZ, the rock legend sarcastically questioned why actors and comedians should be considered qualified voices on politics, before delivering a sharper message: entertainers should “shut up and do your art.” 


Simmons argued that many Americans are tired of being lectured by wealthy stars who live in mansions and drive luxury cars, insisting that everyday people don’t want political commentary from those whose lives are far removed from their own.


Simmons emphasized that even his own political views shouldn’t matter to the public, saying, “That includes me, who I vote for, who I like.” He went on to name-check figures like Mark Ruffalo and Kylie Jenner, mocking the idea that their opinions on world events should carry weight. 


Despite his current stance, Simmons himself has been outspoken in the past. In 2016, he predicted Donald Trump’s presidential victory and even described him as “legitimate” during a CNN appearance. 


However, by 2022, Simmons admitted his perspective had shifted, acknowledging that the leader he initially saw was not the same person he observed later on.


His comments arrive amid ongoing clashes between Hollywood and politics, with several entertainers objecting to their work being used in political messaging. 


Ben Stiller recently demanded the White House remove a clip from Tropic Thunder that appeared in a video labeled “Justice the American way.” 


Similarly, Kenny Loggins condemned the unauthorized use of his hit “Danger Zone” in footage showing Trump flying over protestors. 


These disputes highlight the growing tension between artists and political figures, underscoring Simmons’ point that many in the entertainment industry are caught in the crossfire of cultural and political battles.

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