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Deborah’s Killing: Jatau Released After 18 months In Detention

Rhoda Jatau, the Bauchi state resident who condemned the heinous killing of Samuel Deborah in Sokoto State, has regained freedom after 18 months in detention.

Sources indicate that her release, which occurred late Friday, was facilitated by the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council, NIREC, and the Christian Solidarity Worldwide Nigeria, CSWN.

Jatau, a mother of five, was remanded since May 2022 on blasphemy charges for sharing a video condemning the brutal lynching of Deborah, a 200-level student at Shehu Shagari College of Education in Sokoto.

Although her bail conditions were not disclosed, it was gathered that the Inter-Religious Council played a vital role in securing Jatau’s release.

The prolonged detention of Jatau sparked an outcry from the Christian community in Nigeria, prompting swift action by CAN, NIREC, and CSWN.

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How Radio Station Rejected Me, 9ice For Singing In Yoruba – Reminisce

Nigerian rapper, Remilekun Abdulkalid Safaru, popularly known as Reminisce, has opened up about how he was rejected at a radio station because he raps in his indigenous language.

According to the ‘Ponmile’ crooner,  his first major rejection was when a radio station rejected him and singer, 9ice’s CDs because they performed their music mostly in Yoruba.

He disclosed this in a recent interview with Zikoko.

He stated that they abused them, stating that 9ice sings like a native doctor while he raps like a buffon.

Reminisce said, “My first major rejection was with 9ice on the Island at a radio station where we went to submit our music CDs for airplay, and the feedback we got was that we would never make it.

“They said 9ice was singing like Babalawo [native doctor] cos he sings in Yoruba.

“The other guy told me: ‘why am I rapping like a buffoon, can’t I see Ruggedman? He said that we should both go back and look for something to do with our lives and be better.

“That was my first major rejection. I will never forget it, even 9ice I’m sure he hasn’t forgotten it.”

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How I Almost Quit Nollywood Over S3xual Harrassment – Mercy Aigbe

Popular Nigerian actress and filmmaker, Mercy Aigbe Adeoti has opened up on how she almost left the movie industry over s3xual harassment.

The movie star, in a recent interview with ‘Your View’, a talk show on TVC, said a producer made passes at her after a movie audition despite earning the role for the upcoming film.

Mercy added that though she had other challenges in the industry, she made her way to the top through consistency.

She said, “I once met a producer in Surulere, and I expressed to him how much I would love to act. He told me he had an upcoming film, and invited me to his office for an audition. I passed three stages of the audition. After the last audition, I was given a minor role. I told him that was not the character I was auditioning for, and he replied that the director said he did not know me, and that was why he said I should be close to him (the producer).

“He had been making passes at me before then, but he did not come out clean to me until that day. He then stood up and tried to touch me. I was very upset, and I told him he could not do that to me, because I had earned the role.

That was a huge insult to my person, and I thought if that was what it took to be an actress, I did not want to be an actress anymore. I tore the script and eventually left. On my way home, I cried because I had left a well-paying job to join Nollywood, and I was already a single mother at the time.”

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Gov Adeleke Offsets Salary Debt Owed To Osun Civil Servants

Osun State Governor, Sen Ademola Adeleke has reportedly paid off the half-salary debt owed to civil servants in the state by the previous administration.

Adeleke noted that the debt was accumulated during the administration of Rauf Aregbesola, but that no action was taken to resolve the issue during the tenure of the immediate past governor, Adegboyega Oyetola.

In a statement released by the governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, it was revealed that this is the fourth payment made since Adeleke assumed office.

The statement also highlighted that the governor had previously approved a phased payment approach to address the 30-month half salaries debt.

Additionally, a similar agreement has been reached with pensioners to settle a significant outstanding pension and gratuity amounting to N75 billion.

However, Governor Adeleke has emphasised proactive measures taken upon assuming office, including the issuance of a circular on phased payment by the Head of Service under his directive

“I revealed in several rallies last year that our administration would swing to action and activate the payment process once elected.

“I acted when we assumed office and we came up with a circular on the phased payment issued by the Head of Service on my instruction.

“I want to assure workers that we will stick to the circular. The implementation will continue unabated alongside other welfare packages for both active workers and retirees.

“I am committed to the implementation of the payment of palliative allowances recently approved by me for both workers and pensioners across the state, including local government workers,” Adeleke said.

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CAF Awards 2023: Oshoala Makes Final Shortlist For Women’s Player Of The Year

Asisat Oshoala is on track to secure her record-extending sixth CAF Women’s Player of the Year award, according to Daily Post.

Oshoala was among the three players who made the final shortlist for the Women’s Player of the Year award, as announced by the Confederation of African Football on Thursday.

The Barcelona Femeni star became the first woman to claim the award for a record fifth time in 2022.

The 27-year-old played a key role in Barcelona Femeni’s UEFA Women’s Champions League success last season.

South Africa’s Thembi Klagtlana and Zambia’s Barbara Banda are the other players in contention for the award.

Klagtlana, who plays for the American side Racing Louisville Football Club, won the award in 2018.

The winner will be revealed at the CAF Awards Gala on Monday, December 11, 2023, at the Palais des Congrès, Movenpick, Marrakech, Morocco

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Nigerians Should Have No Business With Poverty – Catholic Bishop

The Catholic Bishop of Ekiti Diocese, Most Rev. Felix Ajakaye has tackled Nigerian political leaders.
According to him, with the abundance resources the country is blessed with, Nigerians should not have any business with poverty.
Ajakaye noted that governments at the state and federal levels should put in place measures to ensure that Nigerians live dignified lives.
The bishop made the remarks in his welcome address at the graduation ceremony of vocational skills trainees and distribution of Start-Up Kits for 400 persons trained by Caritas Nigeria in Ekiti State.
“Nigerians have no reason to be poor, but sadly enough, we are still far away from good governance.
 
“If we want to eradicate poverty in Nigeria we can do it, but our government and citizens must mean it. It is not about the government alone, let everybody be involved in the process.
 
“Government should be able to provide an enabling environment, where people can be able to help themselves, and create an environment where people can learn skills.
 
“Citizens on their own should be willing to take up their responsibilities. Government cannot cater for all, but if you show your skills and develop interest, it will be better for society,” the bishop said.
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Things To Know About Kokori, The Nigerian Labour Leader Who Died On His Birthday

A former General Secretary of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), Chief Frank Kokori, recently died at the age of 80.

Chief Frank Kokori died on Thursday the same day he clocked up 80.

Below are things to know about he former labour leader.

Birth

Chief Frank Kokori was born on December 7, 1944, in Kokori, Warri, Delta State.

Education

Frank Kokori attended Urhobo College, Warri, 1959-62; Eko Boys High School, Lagos, from 1963-64; University of badan, 1974; Institute of Social Studies. He also attended the Hague, Netherlands, 1984.

June 123 Struggle

Chief Frank Kokori played a significant role during the June 12 struggle. He mobilzed young men and women to protest against the annulment of the election of Abiola and against the junta of the day.

The Struggle for June 12

Frank Kokori’s book: “Kokori: The Struggle for June 12” is the candid account of Chief Frank Kokori, former General Secretary of The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG).

It details the roles he and other individuals played in the quest to re-validate the June 12, 1993 presidential election, which was annulled by Gen. Ibrahim Babangida.

The book details the events before, during and after the election, up until the incarceration of Chief Kokori as well as the political fall-out which followed.

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Source: Daily Trust

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BREAKING: Anyone Culpable Of Kaduna Village Bombing Will Be Punished – Tinubu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has provided assurance to the nation that individuals found responsible for the bombardment of Tudun Biri village, resulting in the death of over 90 villagers, will face appropriate punishment.

The president has also assured that All the  victims will be taken well care of under the Folako Initiative which will commenced by this month.

According to him, the community will be the first community to be rebuilt under the new intiative.

Represented by the Vice President Kashim Shattima made the statement on Thursday shortly after visiting the victims at Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital to condole them over the unfortunate incident.

He explained that the federal government remain committed to the fight against banditry accross the region.

“The President Bola Ahmed Tinubu sent us to commensurate with the people of Kaduna Over the tragic incident .The calibre of people that are here with me is a testimony on how deeply touched the president was by the incident .

“The President was deeply touched by what happened we will like to assure the people and government of Kaduna State that the government will take measures to protect and preserved the interest of our nation.

“The victims will be taken well care of under the Fulako Initiative which will commenced by this month and  this community will be the first to be rebuilt in north west zone.

“All measured will be taken to ensure that future occurance  are averted . Government will go to the root of the issue and anyone found culpable will be punished accordingly,” he said

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I Wished For Death After Failed Cosmetic Surgery – Transgender Jay Boogie

Daniel Anthony Nsikan, the popular Nigerian transgender, who is better known as Jay Boogie, has said he wished for death after suffering complications following a botched cosmetic surgery.

He said his health condition worsened to the point that he had to undergo dialysis every day to be able to pass out urine.

Speaking in a recent chat with media personality, Chude Jideonwo, Jay Boogie said he was also receiving death threats via social media because some of his friends took pictures of him in his hospital bed and lied that he needed public assistance to fund a kidney transplant.

He said, “People that I thought were my friends came into the hospital and took pictures of me and sent to the bloggers. It was becoming so annoying that the bullying online was even too much. I was receiving death threats. People will come to my DM and be like, ‘You never still die?’ So, I decided to stay off the media for a while.

“I wasn’t the one that sent out my pictures on social media. It was my friends. I’m a discreet person. I don’t like flaunting things. I love living a low-key life. Because nobody cares about you. You should care about yourself.

“So, I mean, with the dramas going online, people bullying me saying, ‘How man go go do nyansh.’ Can you even imagine the mentality? Do you even see me as a man? This is something I want for myself. And I’m sure that if I were to be any of their siblings they won’t tell me that they won’t feel the pains I’m going through. I started going to dialysis every day just so I can pass out urine. My legs were swollen. The urine was very high. At that point, I was measuring my intake of water. Before I go for dialysis they will check my weight and I will be weighing 100 and something. Every day, I would be going for dialysis, they will be taking out my blood and all that. It was hurting that I sat down and said, ‘God abeg, I am just tired. I just want to go [die]. What am I even doing? Who send me to come do this nyansh sef?”

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That Man Was Obviously Paid – Social Media Users React To New Video Of Bobrisky And His Alleged Lover

Social media users are reacting to a loved-up video of controversial crossdresser, Bobrisky and his alleged lover.

In the video, the duo publicly showcased their affection for each which left many in shock.

The Lagos socialite didn’t make known the name of the guy, but while netizens are speculating, they have continued to press the hearts of singles as they shared a video of themselves treating each other with affection.

The crossdresser and his man shared a glass of orange juice, and then briefly shared what appeared to be a kiss.

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