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Racist Officers Arrested a BLACK Family on Vacation, Unaware the Mother Is a Senator –

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The sun shone brightly over Miami Beach, casting golden rays over the hotel pool. It was the perfect day for Lauren Mitchell and her two kids, Max and Katie, to relax. They were on vacation, escaping the hectic life in Washington, D.C. Lauren, a strong and determined woman, had worked hard for years, balancing her political career with raising two kids alone after her husband’s death. She was a respected senator, though few knew her outside the political circle, which suited her just fine.

Lauren sat back on a lounge chair, watching Max and Katie splash around in the pool. They were laughing and enjoying their time, carefree and happy. Lauren smiled, feeling at peace after months of long meetings and heated debates at Capitol Hill. This vacation was exactly what she needed—a break from the world of politics. As she relaxed, sipping her iced tea, a shadow fell over her. She looked up to see two police officers approaching her with stern looks: Officer William and Officer David…Click Here To Continue Reading>> …Click Here To Continue Reading>>

 

From the moment Lauren saw them, something felt off. They weren’t here for casual conversation.

“Ma’am,” Officer William said, crossing his arms over his chest, “what are you doing here?”

Lauren was confused by the officer’s question. “Excuse me?” she responded.

“I said, what are you doing here? Are you staying at this hotel?” Officer William asked again, his tone sharper this time.

“Yes, I am,” Lauren replied, feeling her calm mood starting to shift. “Is there a problem, officer?”

Officer David looked at her kids in the pool and scoffed. “This pool is for hotel guests only. We’re going to need to see some ID.”

Lauren couldn’t believe what she was hearing. “You’re asking me for ID because I’m sitting by the pool?”

“Yes, and your kids too,” David added, a smug grin spreading across his face. “We need to make sure you belong here.”

At this point, Max and Katie had noticed the officers and were swimming over to their mother. Lauren could feel their growing discomfort, and she knew this wasn’t a standard check—this was something far uglier.

“I’ve been here for days,” Lauren said, keeping her voice steady. “My name is Lauren Mitchell. I’m staying in room 512.”

“We’ll need to verify that,” Officer William said, looking over at David. “Get on the radio.”

As David reached for his radio, Katie whispered, “Mom, are we in trouble?”

Lauren squeezed her daughter’s hand. “No, sweetie, everything’s fine.” But inside, Lauren knew things weren’t fine at all.

As Officer David called for verification, a small crowd began to gather around the pool. People watched curiously, unsure of what was going on but sensing that something wasn’t right. Lauren could feel the weight of their stares on her back, and she wasn’t sure whether it was sympathy or judgment in their eyes. Either way, she hated being the center of attention like this.

Max, always the more outspoken of her children, looked up at Officer William and asked, “Why are you asking us these questions? We didn’t do anything wrong.”

Officer William’s expression remained hard. “Just following procedure, son.”

“Procedure for what?” Max shot back. “We’re just swimming.”

Lauren’s heart swelled with pride at Max’s bravery, but she didn’t want him to get caught up in this. “Max, it’s okay,” she said softly, though she knew it wasn’t.

Minutes passed, and David returned with a satisfied smirk. “Room 512, huh?” he said, looking at Lauren. “Well, we’re not getting any record of you in that room. Care to explain?”

Lauren was taken aback. “That’s impossible. I checked in just yesterday. You must be mistaken.”

“No mistake, ma’am,” David said with a mocking tone. “I suggest you and your kids pack your things and leave the premises immediately.”

Lauren stood up, anger bubbling beneath her calm exterior. “I’m not going anywhere. I paid for this room, and I’m not about to be bullied out of here because you don’t like the way I look.” READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

The crowd murmured, sensing the tension between the officers and Lauren. Some even pulled out their phones, recording the scene.

“You have no right to treat us like this,” Lauren said. “Is this how you treat all your guests, or just the ones who look like me?”

Officer William’s face twisted in anger. “Watch your tone, lady. We’re the law here.”

Katie clung to Lauren’s side, looking up at her mother with wide eyes. Max stood defiantly beside her, not saying a word but refusing to be intimidated.

Before Lauren could respond, Officer William reached out and grabbed her arm. “That’s it. You’re coming with us.”

As William’s hand closed around her arm, Lauren remained calm. She knew she had done nothing wrong, and she wasn’t going to be dragged away like a criminal. But before things could escalate further, a voice interrupted the chaos.

“What on Earth is going on here?”

The hotel manager, Mr. Daniels, rushed over, pushing through the crowd. He looked at Lauren, then at the officers, clearly confused by the situation.

“These people don’t belong here,” David said quickly. “We’ve confirmed they aren’t guests.”

“That’s not true,” Lauren said, locking eyes with the manager. “I’ve been staying here since yesterday, and I demand you check your records again.”

Daniels hesitated, glancing between Lauren and the officers. “I… I’ll check right now.”

Officer William scoffed. “No need. We’ve already—”

But Daniels cut him off. “No, I’ll check.”

Moments later, Daniels returned, looking flustered. “There’s been a mistake. Mrs. Mitchell is indeed a guest here. I apologize for any misunderstanding.”

David’s smug expression faltered, and William’s grip loosened.

“Wait… Mitchell?” William asked, as if the name had suddenly clicked in his mind.

“Yes,” Lauren said, stepping forward. “Senator Lauren Mitchell.”

The realization hit the officers like a ton of bricks. They had just harassed a sitting senator, and judging by the expressions on their faces, they knew they were in trouble.

“I’ll be filing a formal complaint,” Lauren said. “You’ll both be hearing from my lawyer.”

The crowd erupted in whispers, and the two officers, suddenly pale and nervous, quickly muttered apologies before retreating.

Lauren turned to her kids and smiled. “Let’s go, sweethearts. Our vacation isn’t over yet.”

As they walked away, Lauren knew justice had been served.

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I Just Met This Guy, He Took Me To a Hotel When We Got There, What He Did Left Me Outraged

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I walked into an eatery one afternoon to order takeout. While I waited for my food I kept busy with my phone. A man walked up to me with determination on his face. He smiled and said “Hello my name is Victor. I have been trying to get your attention from my table over there (he points to a far-off table). READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

You didn’t even blink in my direction.” I looked at him and said “Sorry I’ve been engrossed with my phone.” He said “I can see that. I suppose that’s how to get your attention, through your phone. Can you give me your number then?” I didn’t mind giving…Read Full Story Here……..

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1999 Toronto Saga: How Former Speaker, Salisu Buhari, Declared False Age and Forged University Certificate

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On the 3rd of June, 1999, Salisu Buhari, a 29-year-old Nigerian businessman who made his fortune dealing in computers, was elected as the speaker of the House of Representatives in Nigeria, a position which constitutionally made him the fourth most important person in Nigeria.

Unknowing to his colleagues, the government and the whole of Nigeria, Salisu Buhari was not qualified for the office he occupied. Few weeks after he was elected, findings revealed that Salisu Buhari, the sixth Speaker of the House of Rep. forged his way to power…Click Here To Continue Reading>> …Click Here To Continue Reading>>

 

The News Magazine released an article on the 19th of July, 1999 claiming that Salisu Buhari is seven years younger than the 36 years he claimed to be and that he didn’t attend the University of Toronto in Canada not to talk of graduating from the institution. The News Magazine had more than enough proofs to back their claims thus suppressing all threats made by Salisu Buhari and his lawyers to sue them for libel.

Salisu Buhari
Salisu Buhari

It was made known to the world that Salisu Buhari, the self-acclaimed Toronto University graduate, was actually born in 1970 and not in 1963 which he claimed. This rendered him unqualified to be the Speaker as section 65 subsection 1 of the 1999 constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria disqualified anybody under 30 years from contesting membership of the House of Representatives.

Also, it was made known that Salisu Buhari didn’t attend the University of Toronto in Canada not to talk of graduating with a degree in Business Administration in 1990. The University of Toronto, when asked, denied knowing Salisu Buhari. The management said they couldn’t find any record relating to the his name. Carlo Villanueva, an official of the Institution said,

Regarding your request for confirmation of degree for Mr. Ibrahim Salisu Buhari. We have searched our records and could not find anybody with the name you are inquiring with”.

Letter from University of Toronto
Letter from University of Toronto

Also, Salisu claimed that he did his national youth service at Standard Construction in Kano. This was proven false as records at the NYSC secretariat in Abuja could not produce his name among the 1991 corps members who served in the scheme. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

Blocked in every way, he had no means of escape. After several open denial of the allegations and threats to sue The News Magazine, Salisu Buhari, on Thursday, July 23, 1999, eventually faced Nigerians and admitted declaring false age and forging certificate. In tears, he said,

“I apologize to you. I apologize to the nation. I apologize to my family and friends for all the distress I have caused them. I was misled in error by the zeal to serve the nation, I hope the nation will forgive me and give me the opportunity to serve again.”

He then resigned and walked into the shadows. In 2013, he made his return to the news and the public space when he was appointed as a member of the governing council of the University of Nigeria by President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration.

Normally, the move garnered a lot of criticism. In a feeble attempt to justify the appointment, the Nigerian government explained that Buhari’s apology had earned him a presidential pardon from President Olusegun Obasanjo.

 

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The Man Called Adegoke Adelabu ‘Penkelemesi’

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Joseph Gbadamosi Adegoke Adelabu alias Adelabu Penkelemesi was a colossal in the political arena of Ibadan and the then Western Region before the independence of Nigeria in 1960.

He was born in Oke-Oluokun, Ibadan, on September 3, 1915 to Mr. Sanusi Ashiyanbi Adelabu and Mrs. Awujola Adelabu. At the tender age of five, Adegoke Adelabu lost his mother and then lived with his paternal aunt. Adegoke Adelabu attended St. David’s C.M.S School in Kudeti, Ibadan from 1925 to 1929; CMS Central School, Mapo, Ibadan in 1930 and Government College, where he was a head boy, from 1931 to 1936…Click Here To Continue Reading>> …Click Here To Continue Reading>>

 

In 1936, Adegoke won a U.A.C scholarship to study commerce in Yaba Higher College but eventually left the college six months later to work as an assistant to the UAC Ibadan district manager. After working with UAC for sometime, he was promoted to an Assistant Manager due to his hard and clever work. However, he left UAC in 1937 to start a business of his own which was unsuccessful. He later took up a civil service job, then returned to UAC in 1945 only to leave after a short period to start a textile trading business which was successful.

After acquiring little wealth from his textile business, Adegoke Adelabu got involved in politics. The starting point of his political career was traced to the period when Ibadan lineage chiefs (Mogajis) rose against Salami Agbaje, the then Otun Balogun of Ibadan, from becoming the Olubadan of Ibadan. In 1951, during the local elections, Adelabu and some other political elements formed a new party called the Ibadan People’s Party to challenge the already established Ibadan Progressive Union and fortunately for Adelabu, the new party won all six seats to the Western Regional Assembly. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

However, the Ibadan People’s Party broke apart after an informal alliance with NCNC was proposed by Adelabu. Adegoke Adelabu stayed with NCNC and became the secretary of the party’s Western Province Working Committee. In 1954, Adelabu became the chairman of Ibadan District Council. Also, in the Federal elections of 1954, Adegoke Adelabu won a seat to the House of Representatives and later became the First National Vice President of NCNC and appointed Minister of Social Services. He held this post along with his chairmanship of the Ibadan district council.

He later resigned from both positions after allegations of corruption by the opposition party, Action Group.
In 1956, Adelabu ran for a seat in the regional assembly as the leader of NCNC in the Western Region but his party lost majority seats to Action Group thus making Adelabu the leader of opposition in the Western House of Assembly.
Adegoke Adelabu alias Adelabu Penkelemesi was a strong politician, leader and had his ground, a firm ground, in Ibadan. He was found of using the phrase “Peculiar mess” whenever he address the public. The non-literate segment of his followers who had never heard of the words peculiar and mess and never knew its meaning Yorubanized the phrase into “Penkelemesi” and then added it to his name- Adegoke Adelabu Penkelemesi. The people so much loved Adelabu. He was indeed a ‘man of the people’. OldNaija gathered that when he became the Minister of Labour, he was given an official limousine car which he drove to Ibadan to show his friends and followers and declared that the car belonged to them, not him. Also, when Adelabu was given an official residence in Ikoyi, the most exquisite part of Lagos inhabited mostly by the British and French, he called drummers from his hometown to celebrate the success which the British and French residents found disturbing. Adegoke Adelabu simply said, “If they do not like noise and drumming, they are free to go back to their own country.” Adegoke Adelabu admitted being an egoist in a book he wrote in 1952 titled ‘Africa In Ebullition: Being a handbook of freedom for Nigerian nationalists’.

Adegoke Adelabu and Obafemi Awolowo
Adegoke Adelabu and Obafemi Awolowo

On March 25, 1958, at the age of 43, Adegoke Adelabu met his untimely death in a fatal car accident on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. His death sparked protest and chaos in Ibadan as many of his supporters claimed he was assassinated by his opponents with juju. Several properties were destroyed and people also lost their lives. The police arrested over 500 persons of whom 102 was charged with murder and others discharged and some, jailed. It was indeed a big loss, a “peculiar miss” for the people of Ibadan.

 

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