Corp Member Apologizes for Calling Lagos a Smelling State

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‎Lagos-based National Youth Service Corps member Ushie Uguamaye, aka Raye, who went viral on Saturday after posting a video on TikTok kickstarting her 30-day challenge to speak on issues affecting Nigeria, has come out to apologize.
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‎Raye’s video started trending on the first day of her challenge as she criticized the economic hardship in the country and the very high inflation affecting everyone.
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‎The NYSC corps member accused President Bola Tinubu of being a terrible leader, asking him how the struggles faced by citizens are just looked down upon and not addressed. She further called Lagos a “smelling state,” with some people agreeing while others faulted her.
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‎As a visitor in Lagos State, Raye apologized on Instagram to Lagos residents for her choice of words, stating that it was not meant to downgrade those who call the state home.
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‎She urged Nigerians to continue demanding better living conditions rather than getting distracted by fleeting controversies.
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‎Earlier on Monday night, appearing on Arise TV, human rights activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, said Uguamaye was under pressure to apologize to the presidency.