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JUNIOR POPE: PRECIOUS OFURUM WAS A JOLLY GOOD FELLOW THAT WAS LOVED BY ALL. HE IS SEEN HERE WITH THE SENSATIONAL REGINA ...
20/04/2024

JUNIOR POPE: PRECIOUS OFURUM WAS A JOLLY GOOD FELLOW THAT WAS LOVED BY ALL. HE IS SEEN HERE WITH THE SENSATIONAL REGINA DANIELS, A BILLIONAIRE WIFE AND NOLLYWOOD ACTRESS OF REPUTE

Precious Ofurum was an easy going young man grinding it legitimately and praying to make it to the top until death unexpectedly took him away from his family and friends.

THE BODY OF ABIGAIL FREDRICK HAS BEEN EXHUMED FROM THE RIVER BANK AND TAKEN TO HER HOME TOWN IKOT UDOMA IN EKET LOCAL GO...
20/04/2024

THE BODY OF ABIGAIL FREDRICK HAS BEEN EXHUMED FROM THE RIVER BANK AND TAKEN TO HER HOME TOWN IKOT UDOMA IN EKET LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA FOR FAMILY BURIAL AFTER THE RIVER RITES

The Government of Akwa Ibom State as expected has stepped into the matter by fulfilling the river rites requirements needed to ensure Abigail is buried in her home town in Akwa Ibom State.

Abigail has today been buried in her home town Ikot Udoma in Akwa Ibom State in a funeral conducted by Church of Christ with well wishers and family present.

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A GROUP OF ARMED YOURUBA NATION AGITATORS STORMED OYO STATE SECRETARIAT WITH THE INTENTION OF FORCEFULLY DECLARING THE D...
20/04/2024

A GROUP OF ARMED YOURUBA NATION AGITATORS STORMED OYO STATE SECRETARIAT WITH THE INTENTION OF FORCEFULLY DECLARING THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF YORUBA BUT WERE SUBDUED

Yoruba Nation agitators "who were in military camouflage, came heavily armed in an unregistered Silver-coloured Nissan Urban Caravan Bus containing cutlasses, pump action rifles, cartridges, assorted charms, and an O'odua Nation agitation flag."

"Meanwhile, the leader of the Yoruba Nation agitators, Chief Sunday Adeyemo who is popularly known as Sunday Igboho has dissociated himself from the invasion of the Oyo State Government secretariat.

The agitators "were found in possession of three pump action guns; 291 life cartridges; two expended cartridges; 67 cutlasses; five bullet-proof vests; six pair of boots; 10 megaphone public address system; three O’odua Styles beret caps; seven belts; 11 O'odua Nation Army camouflage uniforms; one unregistered Nissan Urban Caravan bus and three TVS motorcycles.

"It was gathered that the security operatives on duty at the Secretariat were overwhelmed and unable to disperse the agitators until the arrival of policemen from the state command and other agencies, including the 2 Division of the Nigerian Army.

"No fewer than three people suspected to be part of the Yoruba Nation agitators, who invaded the Oyo State Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, were feared killed yesterday in a clash with security operatives.It was also learnt that 20 of the agitators were also arrested. Some suspected Yoruba Nation
agitators who were masked yesterday invaded the state government secretariat, stationing themselves at different locations within the area."

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JUNIOR POPE: ABIGAIL FREDRICK IS SEEN HERE ON MAKEUP DUTY WITH NOLLYWOOD ACTOR LATE SAM OBIAGO. ABIGAIL WAS SO GOOD IN H...
20/04/2024

JUNIOR POPE: ABIGAIL FREDRICK IS SEEN HERE ON MAKEUP DUTY WITH NOLLYWOOD ACTOR LATE SAM OBIAGO. ABIGAIL WAS SO GOOD IN HER JOB THAT HER SERVICES WERE WIDELY SOUGHT BY PRODUCERS

JUNIOR POPE: HERE IS ABIGAIL FREDRICK ON HER MAKEUP DUTY IN A FILM SET. SHE IS GIVING FINISHING TOUCH TO THE FACE OF A Y...
20/04/2024

JUNIOR POPE: HERE IS ABIGAIL FREDRICK ON HER MAKEUP DUTY IN A FILM SET. SHE IS GIVING FINISHING TOUCH TO THE FACE OF A YORUBA NOLLYWOOD LEGENDARY ACTOR THE GREAT JIDE KOSOKO

JUNIOR POPE HAD A PERSONAL ASSISTANT WHOSE NAME IS FRIDAY. FRIDAY WAS ON THE BOAT WITH HIS BOSS ON THE ILL-FATED DAY AND...
20/04/2024

JUNIOR POPE HAD A PERSONAL ASSISTANT WHOSE NAME IS FRIDAY. FRIDAY WAS ON THE BOAT WITH HIS BOSS ON THE ILL-FATED DAY AND ALSO GOT DROWNED. HE WAS SAID TO BE A VERY DEDICATED FELLOW.

Junior Pope's Personal Assistant named Friday was on the boat on the I'll-fated day and also didn't make it out alive.

Friday was said to be very loyal, hardworking and dedicated to his assignments, it's unfortunate it ended this way.

JUNIOR POPE: THIS IS TOCHUKWU OKAFOR A SURVIVOR OF THE BOAT MISHAP THAT KILLED JUNIOR POPE. HE WAS SEEN IN A VIDEO SITTI...
20/04/2024

JUNIOR POPE: THIS IS TOCHUKWU OKAFOR A SURVIVOR OF THE BOAT MISHAP THAT KILLED JUNIOR POPE. HE WAS SEEN IN A VIDEO SITTING ON THE FRONT TAIL OF THE BOAT RIGGING A BELL PRIOR TO THE MISHAP

Tochukwu Okafor was among the crew members that went for the movie shoot and was in the boat when the boat capsized. According to him he offered Fanta to the river and also threw some money into the river to appease the river spirits.

He was also seen in the video sitting at the front tail of the boat and rigging a bell as the boat was conveying all of them. He said he survived because he held on to the rope used in fastening the boat onshore.

Yul Edochie in a surprise post, ignored the dead Junior Pope and hailed Tochukwu for surviving the boat mishap; he wrote:

"I celebrate your survival, bro TC Okafor.
I celebrate your life.
You will record countless victories in Nollywood and in life.
May God lead you always & may your ancestors stand by you."

Latest Breaking News Updates Trending Today in Nigeria and the World. Delta State News. Junior Pope. Tochukwu Okafor

JUNIOR POPE: PRECIOUS OFURUM ONE OF THE LIGHT/CAMERAMAN WHO DROWNED WITH JUNIOR POPE HAD A HINT HE WAS GOING TO DIE BUT ...
20/04/2024

JUNIOR POPE: PRECIOUS OFURUM ONE OF THE LIGHT/CAMERAMAN WHO DROWNED WITH JUNIOR POPE HAD A HINT HE WAS GOING TO DIE BUT HE WASN'T SURE. READ HIS POST ON SOCIAL MEDIA HERE

On February 15, 2024 Precious Ofurum posted this on his page: "I don't know why this message was sent to me yesterday night' please my people if you no how to pray start now what I see with my eyes is very powerful image' this is no joke' in this life to be spiritual is Good' this year God will not allow bad things to happen' but it looks like those things that will come to pass in the world very powerful image' I don't know how to explain it' No matter what it is God will protects us in all ways Amen"

Precious Ofurum was a sound/cameraman assistant who drowned with Junior Pope and was among the missing three but his body was found the next day.

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THE PRODUCER OF "THE OTHER SIDE OF LIFE" ADAMMA LUKE NARRATES THE DROWNING INCIDENCE, SAID JUNIOR POPE REFUSED TO WEAR A...
20/04/2024

THE PRODUCER OF "THE OTHER SIDE OF LIFE" ADAMMA LUKE NARRATES THE DROWNING INCIDENCE, SAID JUNIOR POPE REFUSED TO WEAR A LIFE JACKET BECAUSE HE COMPLAINED IT WAS DIRTY

Adamma Luke on how the drowning incidence that took the lives of Junior Pope, Friday, Precious, Abigail and Olanti happened:

“My director was saying that he didn’t know what happened. He was on a life jacket. Emeka, the D.O.P. was on a life jacket. There was still one life jacket available, I don’t know who had it."

“But my PM said that day they saw life jackets there and took them. He even told the late Friday to send one to Junior Pope, but Junior Pope said it was dirty, so he didn’t take it.

“These people with the life jackets survived. They also told me that when they were in the water trying to survive, Junior Pope was also there, asking if everybody was okay. They even threw a gallon to him to hold himself, which he was holding, but all of a sudden, they didn’t see him again.

“It was when they came out that they noticed that he was no longer there because they said divers came and rescued some of them while other divers were still there trying to rescue others,” Culled from Punch.

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JUNIOR POPE: THIS IS OLANTI ICE ONE OF THE SOUND AND CAMERAMAN ON THE MOVIE SET WITH JUNIOR POPE. HE ALSO GOT DROWNED AN...
20/04/2024

JUNIOR POPE: THIS IS OLANTI ICE ONE OF THE SOUND AND CAMERAMAN ON THE MOVIE SET WITH JUNIOR POPE. HE ALSO GOT DROWNED AND WAS AMONG THE MISSING THREE BUT HIS BODY WAS LATER FOUND AND BURIED IN THE RIVER BANK

Olanti Ice was a young man who believe in legitimate hardwork and who have passion for his job as a sound/cameraman. It was unfortunate that he was part of the crew that got drowned with Junior Pope when going to shoot the movie titled "The Other Side of Life".

Olanti Ice was also buried in the River bank; this has to happen for the safety and protection of the community and relatives of deceased if not consequences are dire.

JUNIOR POPE: BODY OF MAKEUP ARTIST ABIGAIL FREDERICK FOUND, BURIED AT THE RIVER BANK BECAUSE HER PARENTS COULD NOT RAISE...
20/04/2024

JUNIOR POPE: BODY OF MAKEUP ARTIST ABIGAIL FREDERICK FOUND, BURIED AT THE RIVER BANK BECAUSE HER PARENTS COULD NOT RAISE ENOUGH MONEY TO PERFORM THE TRADITIONAL RITES TO TAKE HER HOME

Makeup Artist Abigail Fredrick was very good at her job and had worked in movies featuring so many big names in the movie industry. She hails from Akwa Ibom State in Nigeria and was a graduate of Theatre Arts from the University of Uyo.

It is very unfortunate that Nollywood as a body could not shoulder the cost of the traditional rites to enable the parents take her home to Akwa Ibom for home burial. She has since been buried by the bank of the river with the consent of her parents as tradition demands.

WHAT KIND OF BACKGROUND  GAVE ADAMMA LUKE PRODUCTION THE MINDSET TO NAME A MOVIE "THE OTHER SIDE OF LIFE". A MOVIE THAT ...
20/04/2024

WHAT KIND OF BACKGROUND GAVE ADAMMA LUKE PRODUCTION THE MINDSET TO NAME A MOVIE "THE OTHER SIDE OF LIFE". A MOVIE THAT REQUIRED ACTORS, ACTRESSES AND CREW GOING TO A FOREST AND CROSSING RIVER NIGER.

Apart from having questioning the background that gave Adamma Luke the courage to name her film "The Other Side of Life", the boat was caused by careless of the driver and the actor that was making selfie videos while on the boat.

According to a survival, an actor was making selfie video as they were on the middle of the river and the young boat driver who was enjoying music with an ear piece on his ear was then trying to make sure he is seen on the video the actor was filming with his phone.

The young boat driver wasn't then paying attention as they drifted towards a conoe that was approaching and when his attention was drawn, he couldn't do enough to divert the boat completely off the way of the canoe, he hit the tail of the canoe and his boat capsized.

"THE OTHER SIDE OF LIFE" IS THE TITLE OF THE MOVIE THAT LED TO THE DEATH OF JUNIOR POPE AND OTHERS. THE PRODUCER, ADAMMA...
20/04/2024

"THE OTHER SIDE OF LIFE" IS THE TITLE OF THE MOVIE THAT LED TO THE DEATH OF JUNIOR POPE AND OTHERS. THE PRODUCER, ADAMMA LUKE HAS BEEN BANNED BY ACTORS GUILD OF NIGERIA

What an irony, "The Other Side of Life" is the title of the movie that led to the death of Junior Pope and others who drowned in the River Niger.

The Producer of the movie Adamma Luke has been consequently suspended by the Actors Guild of Nigeria pending investigation.

About four persons are still missing, not found yet; divers are waiting for 24 hours for the dead bodies to come afloat to enable them pick the remains.

FOLKS EXPRESS SADNESS AND FRUSTRATION AS NEWS OF JUNIOR POPE'S DEATH CONTINUES TO RAISE QUESTIONS ABOUT FIRST AID PRACTI...
20/04/2024

FOLKS EXPRESS SADNESS AND FRUSTRATION AS NEWS OF JUNIOR POPE'S DEATH CONTINUES TO RAISE QUESTIONS ABOUT FIRST AID PRACTICE AND SAFETY IN NIGERIA WATER WAYS

Nigerians have continue to discuss instances surrounding the death of Junior Pope the Nigeria Nollywood Actor who died from drowning in the River Niger while reportedly going for a movie shoot.

Some traditionalist have questioned the motive behind his recording while on the boat as he was seen recording a video of himself urging the boat driver to slow down the speed. Traditionalists said he shouldn't have made statements about his family as he did while on the river and that that could have irked the gods.

Some persons were also questioning why he was taken to the morgue first without getting to an hospital to officially confirm him dead. Interestingly, while at the morgue, he was confirmed still fresh with a chance of survival if the river was appeased and from there they took him to a shrine to appease the river to revive him.

Unfortunately, he couldn't make it back to life and he was eventually taken to a hospital where confirmations were made that he was dead. In all of these no CPR was administered on him. All these are rumours going round and round at the moment without official confirmation.

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POPULAR NOLLYWOOD ACTOR JUNIOR POPE OBUMNEME ODONWODO IS REPORTED DEAD. HE GOT DROWNED IN A BOAT MISHAP ON HIS WAY TO A ...
20/04/2024

POPULAR NOLLYWOOD ACTOR JUNIOR POPE OBUMNEME ODONWODO IS REPORTED DEAD. HE GOT DROWNED IN A BOAT MISHAP ON HIS WAY TO A MOVIE SET. HE IS SURVIVED BY WIFE AND 3 BOYS

A Nollywood actor Pope Obumneme Odonwodo popularly known as Junior Pope has been confirmed dead after initial news of him surviving the boat mishap was later found to be false.

Junior Pope made a video while on the boat cautioning the young boat driver to take it easy that he is speeding too fast and that he was an only child and also has three boys that he is grooming.

He is survived by a wife and three young sons.

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TRIBALISTIC AND BIAS NORTHERN ELDERS FORUM BLAMES TINUBU FOR INSECURITY IN THE NORTH. EXPECTED TINUBU TO END INSECURITY ...
14/04/2024

TRIBALISTIC AND BIAS NORTHERN ELDERS FORUM BLAMES TINUBU FOR INSECURITY IN THE NORTH. EXPECTED TINUBU TO END INSECURITY IN 8 MONTHS THAT BUHARI COULDN'T END IN 8 YEARS

The Northern Elders Forum in what could best be described as a bias and tribalistic stand has declared the administration of President Tinubu a failure, a failure in the sense that it could not end insecurity barely 8 months in office.

The spokesman of the forum Abdul-Azeez Suleiman said "The North made a mistake of in voting Bola Tinubu into the presidency in 2023, and it's unlikely they will repeat the same error in 2027."

Former President Mohammed Buhari was of Northern extraction and he was in power for complete 8 years, insecurity worsened under his watch and killer Fulani herdsmen came up and thrive under his protection; funny enough the North never saw anything wrong as at then.

We always hear of calls by the elites almost every now and then for the need to regulate social media whereas what mostly needs to be regulated is the proliferation of registered tribal and political groups and associations that has continued to spill bias and unguarded statements.

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SHEHU GAZALI SADIQ LAMBAST FEMI FANI KAYODE FOR DORNING PALESTINIAN OUTFIT, SAYS HE IS DESPERATE TO BE APPOINTED AS NIGE...
14/04/2024

SHEHU GAZALI SADIQ LAMBAST FEMI FANI KAYODE FOR DORNING PALESTINIAN OUTFIT, SAYS HE IS DESPERATE TO BE APPOINTED AS NIGERIA ENVOY TO PALESTINE BY PRESIDENT TINUBU

"When will Tinubu appoint this clown as Ambassador to Palestine? He’s so desperate to be appointed as Palestine envoy that he’s now wearing their mantle. I don’t know why this clown was appointed as minister of the federal republic twice. This is why Naija fails."

Latest Breaking News Updates Trending Today in Nigeria and the World. Abuja FCT News

ERISCO BROUHAHA: PLANS FOR CHIOMA OKOLI TO LEAVE NIGERIA PUNCTURED, IGP WRITES IMMIGRATION CHIEF TO PLACE HER ON WATCHLI...
14/04/2024

ERISCO BROUHAHA: PLANS FOR CHIOMA OKOLI TO LEAVE NIGERIA PUNCTURED, IGP WRITES IMMIGRATION CHIEF TO PLACE HER ON WATCHLIST AND ARREST HER IF SEEN ATTEMPTING TO LEAVE NIGERIA

The Inspection General of Police has notify the Nigerian Immigration Services to deter Chioma Okoli from leaving the country and arrest her following speculations that she is planning to travel out of the country to evade investigation.

IGP wrote: "This office is investigating a Case of Criminal Conspiracy, De Marketing, Blackmail, attempted Extortion, and Cyber Bullying reported to the Inspector-General of Police against the above-mentioned person whose photographs are attached herewith and the need to request for your agency's cooperation has become imperative."

"In view of this, you are kindly requested to watch list and deny her exit out of the Country, and if seen arrest and inform the IGP Monitoring Unit, Force Headquarters, Abuja through phone numbers or the nearest Police Station."

This Erisco and Chioma Okoli case is a clear reflection of the culture of the people of Eastern Nigeria. It has deteriorated this far because of lack of traditional respect for age and communal hierarchy. This issue wouldn't have taken this dimension if it were an issue involving the Yorubas and Hausas or even the minority.

The Igbo elites should not allow social media outrage to continue the feed on the issue, they should wade in and traditionally get Chioma to submit and apologize for her excesses why appealing to Erisco to forgive and pardon any wrong his organisation has been done.

This is like a case of the United States and Russia using Ukraine as battle field and destroying Ukraine.

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EFCC DENOUNCE RUMOURS THAT ₦30BN AND 50 BANK ACCOUNTS WERE TRACED TO FORMER MINISTER DR. BETTA EDU, SAYS INFORMATION GOI...
14/04/2024

EFCC DENOUNCE RUMOURS THAT ₦30BN AND 50 BANK ACCOUNTS WERE TRACED TO FORMER MINISTER DR. BETTA EDU, SAYS INFORMATION GOING ROUND THE SOCIAL SPACE ARE FALSE AND MISLEADING

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC has made a statement to clarify that no ₦50Billion was never traced to Betta Edu and that the rumour that 50 bank accounts were linked to her was also false and misleading.

The Commission said money traced to Betta Edu was ₦587Million and not the said ₦50Billion. Her case was being confused with a case involving one Halima Shehu who is being probed for misappropriating ₦44.7Billion without approval.

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TARABA VILLAGE WELCOMED AND WILDLY CELEBRATED THE RELEASE OF WADUME A NOTORIOUS KIDNAP KINGPIN WHO WAS JAILED IN 2019. H...
14/04/2024

TARABA VILLAGE WELCOMED AND WILDLY CELEBRATED THE RELEASE OF WADUME A NOTORIOUS KIDNAP KINGPIN WHO WAS JAILED IN 2019. HIS RELEASE HAS SENT SHOCKWAVES ACROSS NIGERIA

Hamisu Bala aka Wadume was fingered as the head of a Kidnapping syndicate in 2019 following which a Police Special IGP Team was sent to effect his arrest. After Wadume's arrest the Policemen who were transporting him to Abuja were ambushed due to misinformation and killed by soldiers who then freed Wadume.

The Policemen who were killed were said to have been reported to an Army checkpoint as kidnappers trying to take away Wadume for ransom necessitating the Army to open fire on them; a couple of policemen who didn't die on the spot were left to die of their wounds even after identifying themselves.

Wadume was later arrested by another IGP Team headed by Abba Kyari, prosecuted and sent to Kuje Prison. He is now reported to have served his jail term prompting his release from custody. This Wadume case is one of many cases that questions how justice is applied in Nigeria between the North and the South.

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GUNMEN AMBUSHED AND KILLED A LIEUTENANT AND FIVE SOLDIERS WHILE TRAVELLING IN A VEHICLE IN YOBE. FOLKS ALSO WANTS THE OK...
14/04/2024

GUNMEN AMBUSHED AND KILLED A LIEUTENANT AND FIVE SOLDIERS WHILE TRAVELLING IN A VEHICLE IN YOBE. FOLKS ALSO WANTS THE OKUAMA TEMPLATE TO ALSO APPLY TO NEARBY VILLAGE

An Army Lieutenant and five soldiers have been ambushed and killed by gunmen along Biu-Buratai-Buni Yadi road since Thursday on their way to buy fuel according to the reports.

A military source confirmed the incident saying "soldiers of 135 Special Force BN FOB in Buratai were ambushed by terrorists on their way to Damaturu, the Yobe State capital to buy fuel."

The defence headquarters have not officially released the names of the officers and soldiers killed by the gunmen and no one knows if the Okuama template will be applied to the nearby village.

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GOVERNOR OBOREVWORI RECEIVE BOARD OF ENQUIRY SET UP BY DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS TO REVIEW THE OKUAMA CRISIS, TOLD THE BOARD ...
14/04/2024

GOVERNOR OBOREVWORI RECEIVE BOARD OF ENQUIRY SET UP BY DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS TO REVIEW THE OKUAMA CRISIS, TOLD THE BOARD CHAIRMAN THAT ALL STORIES IN PUBLIC DOMAIN ARE FALSE

According to the Governor: "Most people who spoke about the issue did so out of ignorance because they lacked the true knowledge of the facts of what happened. Setting up this Board of Enquiry is a good one."

He said the communal crisis between Okuama and Okoloba was resolved amicably on February 7, 2024 by the state government and there was no rancour of any sort between the two communities before the Army personnel reportedly went there for their peace mission.

The Chairman of the Board of Enquiry Air Vice Marshall David Ajayi assured the Governor that the committee came to objectively unearth everything that happened before and after the crisis in order to enhance civil-military relations and that they are not there to blame the state government or the community.

The Governor maintained "that a transparent
investigation should be conducted to fish out the real culprits of the heinous crime and that innocent citizens should not be made to suffer any further."

Meanwhile all members of the Board of Enquiry were drawn from either the Nigerian Army, Navy or Air Force; no civilian or even a retired force personnel made it to the board of enquiry charged with the responsibilities to investigate a crisis between civilians and the army.

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THE 'GANDOLLAR' SAGA HAS RESURFACED, FORMER KANO GOVERNOR GANDUJE IS BEING CHARGED FOR BRIBERY OF $413,000 AND ₦1.4BILLI...
14/04/2024

THE 'GANDOLLAR' SAGA HAS RESURFACED, FORMER KANO GOVERNOR GANDUJE IS BEING CHARGED FOR BRIBERY OF $413,000 AND ₦1.4BILLION FOLLOWING THE VIDEO OF HIM STUFFING DOLLARS IN BABARIGA

The Governor of Kano State, Abba
Yusuf has filed criminal charges against the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje
alleged bribery of $413,000, and
N1.38 billion when he was Kano State Governor.

In defence Gadunje has this to say: "They failed to take judicial notice of the recent pronouncement of the Federal High Court in Kano which ruled that the so-called offence I am being accused of is a federal offence that can only be prosecuted by the Attorney General of the Federation and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

It is a new development saying an offence of bribery that took place in a state involving the state governor cannot be prosecuted by same state.

GALLANT TROOPS INVADE KIDNAPPERS DEN IN TARABA, NAB THREE HUNGRY LOOKING SUSPECTS, RESCUE KIDNAPPED VICTIM. WHO SPENDS T...
08/04/2024

GALLANT TROOPS INVADE KIDNAPPERS DEN IN TARABA, NAB THREE HUNGRY LOOKING SUSPECTS, RESCUE KIDNAPPED VICTIM. WHO SPENDS THE MILLIONS THESE SUSPECT COLLECTS AS RANSOM

"In a swift and successful operation, the Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army have demolished a kidnappers' den, rescued a victim, and apprehended three suspected kidnappers in Taraba State. The operation, which took place in Kofa Adamu village of Takum Local Government Area, resulted in the safe release of a victim held captive by the criminals."

"Acting on credible intelligence regarding the activities and hideout of suspected kidnappers who abducted Mr. Hussein Adamu on March 26, 2024, in Kofa Adamu village and demanded a ransom of 2 million Naira, troops from the 93 Battalion/Sub-Sect 3A OPWS swiftly moved in and cordoned off the area and eventually rescued the victim. Furthermore, three suspected kidnappers involved in the abduction were arrested during the operation."

Kidnappers nabbed in the South looks the millions they collect as ransom but most kidnappers in the North always look haggard; what then are they doing with the millions they collect as ransom.

EFCC KICKS AS CHIDI ODINKALU SAY ARREST OF BOBRISKY A SIGN OF "IDLENESS OR ABUSE OF POWER" THREATENS TO SUE THE HUMAN RI...
08/04/2024

EFCC KICKS AS CHIDI ODINKALU SAY ARREST OF BOBRISKY A SIGN OF "IDLENESS OR ABUSE OF POWER" THREATENS TO SUE THE HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVISTS, SAYS BOBRISKY ALREADY PLEASED GUILTY

"The attention of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has been drawn to some reckless commentaries made by a former Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, Chidi Odinkalu on the arrest of Idris Okuneye(a.k.a Bobrisky) by the Commission, describing it as evidence of idleness or an abuse of power."

"The Commission views such commentaries from Odinkalu as unbecoming of a former head of a major government agency. Okuneye was arrested and arraigned by the Commission on the basis of clear cases of abuse of the Naira to which he has pleaded guilty.

"Odinkalu has a right to free speech as a Nigerian but such a right should be exercised with decorum and responsibility. The Commission would not hesitate to take appropriate legal actions against such uncouth commentaries against its lawful mandate by anyone.

"Odinkalu is warned and advised to ventilate his rascally opinions more responsibly in future situations."

The EFCC should learn to take some criticism with a pinch of salt, focus and look at the bigger picture.

ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL CRIMES COMMISSION COMPOUNDS BOBRISKY'S CASE, SLAM HIM WITH FOUR HEAVY CHARGES BORDERING ON TEMPER...
08/04/2024

ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL CRIMES COMMISSION COMPOUNDS BOBRISKY'S CASE, SLAM HIM WITH FOUR HEAVY CHARGES BORDERING ON TEMPERING WITH NAIRA NOTES AND MONEY LAUNDERING

"The anti-graft agency had on Thursday filed a six-count charge against Bobrisky and will be arraigned before Justice Abimbola Awogboro. The first four counts of the charge border on abuse of the Naira, while the last two counts bordered on alleged money laundering."

"In the charge sheet marked FHC/L/244c/2024 filed by EFCC Prosecutor, Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN), Bobrisky in the first count is alleged to have tampered with the sum of ₦400,000 by spraying same while dancing at a social event at the IMAX Circle Mall, Lekki, Lagos. The offence was committed on March 24, 2024, and is contrary to and punishable under Section 21(1) of the Central Bank Act 2007.

"In count two, Bobrisky was said to have between July and August 2023 at Aja Junction, Ikorodu also tampered with another sum of ₦50,000 by spraying the same at a social event while dancing.

"In count three, Bobrisky in December 2023 at White Steve Event Hall, Ikeja allegedly sprayed and tampered with another sum of ₦20,000 while dancing.

"Count four also accused Bobrisky of spraying and tampering with another sum of ₦20,000 while dancing at another event in Oniru, Victoria Island.

"In count five, Bobrisky while trading under the name and style of Bob Express between September 1, 2021, and April 4, 2024, in Lagos, failed to submit to the Special Control Unit Against Money Laundering, a declaration of the activities of the said company, (Bob Express), within which period the total sum of ₦127.7 million was paid into the company account domiciled with Ecobank.

"Also, in count six, Bobrisky is also accused of failing to submit a declaration of the activities of the company within the same period when another ₦5 million was paid into the company’s account, thereby committing an offence contrary to Section 6(1)(a), and Section 19(1) (f) of the Money Laundering (Prevention And Prohibition) Act and punishable under Section 19 (2) (b) of the same Act."

Bobrisky must be in for a long ride, meanwhile he hasn't even been able to meet his bail conditions.

MERCY CHINWO'S HUBBY, PASTOR BLESSED TAKES VENGEANCE FROM GOD, SUES FIVE PERSONS FOR ALLEGING THAT HIS BABY WITH CHINWO ...
08/04/2024

MERCY CHINWO'S HUBBY, PASTOR BLESSED TAKES VENGEANCE FROM GOD, SUES FIVE PERSONS FOR ALLEGING THAT HIS BABY WITH CHINWO WAS LIKELY FATHERED BY NATHANIEL BASSEY

Pastor Blessed Uzochikwa the husband to popular gospel musician Mercy Chinwo has decided to take vengeance by himself instead of leaving it for God as the scriptures prescribed.

He has sue Okoronkwo Ejike, Kingsley Ibeh, Terrence Ekot, Samuel Agozie and DJ Spoiltkid who were involved in making a daring allegation that the baby he had with Mercy Chinwo has a striking resemblance with a male gospel singer named Nathaniel Bassey who they claim is possibly the father.

While Pastor Blessed Uzochikwa filed a criminal defamation suit against the five persons, Nathaniel Bassey on the other hand has petitioned the Inspector General of Police over the same matter.

BOBRISKY FALLS FOR A SETUP AT THE MOVIE PREMIER OF AJAKAJU, MUGGED BY THE ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL CRIMES COMMISSION FOR S...
08/04/2024

BOBRISKY FALLS FOR A SETUP AT THE MOVIE PREMIER OF AJAKAJU, MUGGED BY THE ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL CRIMES COMMISSION FOR SPRAYING NAIRA NOTES AT THE MOVIE PREMIERE.

"Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have commenced investigation of Idris Okuneye, a.k.a Bobrisky, for allegedly spraying Naira notes."

"The EFCC had invited the 31-year-old following a video report of spraying and flaunting wads of new Naira notes at the premiere of a movie, Ajakaju, produced by Eniola Ajao, a Nollywood actress and producer, at Film One Circle Mall, Lekki, Lagos on March 24, 2024.

"The investigation also revealed that he had also committed the alleged offence at some other event centres and parties at different times.

"Following the invitation by the Commission, he arrived at the Lagos Zonal Command of the EFCC on the morning of Wednesday, April 4, 2024, for interrogation and volunteered his statements. He will soon be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations."

The law criminalising spraying of Naira notes is now like an awaiting list by the security agencies that can used at will and selectively against anyone with the slightest opportunity. Spraying Naira notes is a culture in many Nigerian societies and this happens almost every weekends across the country in the presence of security agencies without any objection.

If we go by video evidence, almost all the elites will be reined in because there are parties that has been broadcast on national television where elites are seen spraying Naira notes lavishly. Bobrisky must have been a victim of political and religious pressure.

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SENEGALESE YOUNG PRESIDENT BASSIROU DIOMAYE FAYE 44 HAS APPOINTED HIS MENTOR OUSMANE SONKO 49 AS PRIME MINISTER. SONKO S...
08/04/2024

SENEGALESE YOUNG PRESIDENT BASSIROU DIOMAYE FAYE 44 HAS APPOINTED HIS MENTOR OUSMANE SONKO 49 AS PRIME MINISTER. SONKO STEPPED DOWN FOR HIM TO CONTEST AS PRESIDENT

The political story in Senegal keeps getting interesting and hopeful as the young Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye turns to his mentor Ousmane Sonko to take the role of the Prime Minister of Senegal.

Following strategic complications of imprisonment and detention, Ousmane Sonko who was the front runner to become president felt he won't possibly make it out to contest for president, prompting him to annoint Bassirou to contest in his place.

Good enough and because of Ousmane selflessness, Bassirou won the Presidential Elections against all odds, scoring 57 percent of the votes to defeat 8 other rivals including the incumbent President.

Ousmane Sonko has now been appointed as Prime Minister of Senegal by Bassirou Diomaye Faye as a mark of loyalty and reward.

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NIGERIAN MAN FATHERED 4 KIDS FOR 16 YEARS BEFORE REALISING HE IS NOT THE BIOLOGICAL FATHER OF THE CHILDREN AGED 5, 8, 12...
08/04/2024

NIGERIAN MAN FATHERED 4 KIDS FOR 16 YEARS BEFORE REALISING HE IS NOT THE BIOLOGICAL FATHER OF THE CHILDREN AGED 5, 8, 12, 16 YEARS. KOLA OLANREWAJU IS HEARTBROKEN

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