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Friday, October 1, 2021

Bandits Want Justice, Equity and a Sense of Belonging – Sheikh Gumi

Islamic Scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has said that drug barons and gun runners turned Fulani herders into bandits who are now terrorising Northern states.

The controversial cleric who made his views known at a peace conference organised by the Center For the Advancement of Human Dignity and Value held at Arewa House, Kaduna on Thursday, noted that the killings, kidnappings by bandits can only be stopped by hijacking them (bandits) from “these evil arms and drug dealers.”

“When they are hijacked by evil people, drug addicts, gunrunners, we should not allow people to hijack them. Let us hijack them back to the society, this is what we need to do. They have dignity too, they should be respected and given all the human right everybody has,” he said.

Gumi traced the problem of insecurity in the region to lack of religion, lack of knowledge and Enlightenment, saying, they herders were left alone without adequate funds even with the creation of Nomadic education.

The Islamic scholar said when he visited the bandits in the forest, they talked about justice, equity and a sense of belonging as enshrined in the constitution.

“For three years the government has spent $1 billion and now you need another $1billion, but I said one third of that $1billion will enlighten them and stop the killing. Have you tried it? Nobody tried it. They (bandits) have empathy like we have, they have families, children.

“I realized one thing, lack of religion, lack of knowledge, ignorance is the cause of insecurity. I also realised that enlightenment is the cure, when you enlighten them you can cure them.

“We have left a big section of Nigerians (herders) with nothing; we left them with animals, we don’t do anything for them. The nomadic education was left with no funding. How do you cure it? Some are suggesting kill them all because they are killing people

“When I visited the bandits in the forest, the first thing I did was to use psychology on them. I allowed them to state their grievances. They were ready to change. So, what were their conditions? They are talking about justice, equity and a sense of belonging as enshrined in the constitution

“When a herdsman comes before the court of law, his rights are violated because he is ignorant, they told me nobody gave them justice. What do they have? Nothing I came out of the forest to address the authority. When I came out I wanted to look for the authorities to sit down and explain to them the way out but I found out that going on that difficult journey to the forest of Niger State is easier than getting the attention of somebody in Aso Rock

“We think that we are educated, we are ignorant because we don’t understand the dignity of human lives. We don’t value human lives. These criminals can turn into saints one day. So, there is a way we can solve our problems

“Everybody by our constitution must be given fair hearing, justice and equity and everybody is free to choose his or her religion nobody should impose anything on anybody. There is no compulsion, there should be equity in whatever we do, no one should suppress or oppress others

“What we see today is lack of civilization. Too much blood is flowing in Nigeria unnecessarily and we have not yet understood the human dignity and value both the leading and the led. Man has value and dignity, you cannot force your religion on anybody. Why is blood flowing too much in the country?” he queried.

Earlier in his welcome address, the President CAHDV, Engr. Joseph John Ameh, called on Nigerians to live harmoniously and stop killings and kidnappings. “We are created by one God, let us value human lives and embrace unity,” he said.

The Director Arewa House Kaduna, Dr. Shuibu Shehu Aliyu said that selfish political elites are using religious leaders to cause insecurity in the society, adding that, “our values have collapsed and Nigeria is in a sinking ship. Therefore, we must return to the drawing board and salvage our dear country.”

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BBNaija: Whitemoney Explained Why He's Not Ready For Marriage Yet

Big Brother Naija Season 6 housemate, Whitemoney, has revealed that he is not ready for marriage.

Speaking during a discussion with Pere and Liquorose on Thursday, Whitemoney said he’s not ready to settle down because he wants to be financially stable.

He further noted that he plans to build his finances and be stable enough to cater to his family.

“Yes I want to get married but I’m not ready. This first year is to build my finances and stability.

“I’m not mind-ready yet. At all. I’m mind-ready for something that is important, not marriage now.

“My finances need to be strong and my background has to be solid so that when my wife is coming, she’s coming into a comfortable home. Just one or two years for now,” he said.

Pere, however, said he was mind-ready and once he sees a deserving woman, he’ll get married.

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Wife of Late Sound Sultan Celebrates Him on Their Wedding Anniversary

Farida Fasasi the widow of late Nigerian music star, Sound Sultan, has celebrated him on what would have been their twelfth anniversary.

The mother of three took to her Instagram page on Friday, October 1, 2021, where she celebrated the music star.

“Aboo 1st of October, our family and friends gathered to share our joy and celebrate with us as we sealed our beautiful love in marriage,” she wrote.

“The song “love language” is a testament of our decision to weather the storm together above our tribe, tongues and religion.”

“Death has separated us but in my heart you are irreplaceable. I love you always and forever. happy 12 years anniversary baby.”

The singer passed away on Sunday, July 11, at the age of 44, after battling throat cancer.

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Tuesday, September 28, 2021

BBNaija: Whitemoney Reveals How He Feels About Pere, Angel’s Return

Big Brother Naija Season 6 housemate, Whitemoney has said that he is happy that Pere and Angel are back on the show.

Whitemoney said this during his diary session with Biggie on Tuesday.

He also noted that he doesn’t feel threatened in any way about their return to the show adding that whoever God has destined to be the winner will win the show.

”I was so happy to see them like I was surprised when they showed up. The house was already scanty and a bit boring so their return was highly appreciated,” he said.

Speaking on whether he feels threatened by Pere and Angel’s return to the show, Whitemoney said he rather feels honoured to have made it to the finals.

”To think that I didn’t know that I will come this far and then I did for me It’s a great privilege. Also, I don’t feel threatened in any way because I’m sure God has written who the winner of this show will be. So everything will happen according to God’s plan,” he added.

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Tonto Dikeh Ignores Bobrisky‘s Apology

Nigerian crossdresser, Idris Okuneye who is known as Bobrisky has issued an apology to his former best friend, Tonto Dikeh.

According to Bobrisky, he has said many unpleasant things about Tonto on social media and he has realized that he did not do things right.

The post Bobrisky made reads;

“Tonto, I humiliated you here so is a must I come back here to apologize for calling you out !!! I honestly didn’t know what came over me, but I later realize I was wrong… pls find it in your heart to forgive me. Yes I might have be there for u as friends, the truth is you were also there for me at some point of my life. Pls find it in ur heart to forgive me once more. We necessarily shouldn’t be friends no more but let me apologize for calling you out.

To my fans, and to tonto fans I’m sorry many of you are disappointed at me, pls forgive me and I promise never to repeat dis no more.”

Many people thought by now Tonto Dikeh would have replied Bobrisky but that isn’t the case as she has ignored him, at least for now, as she drops some stunning photos of herself.

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Sunday, September 26, 2021

[Music] ERIC – PAY DAY Ft. Boldnex (Prod. By Freshsoundmix)

ERIC PAY DAY Ft Boldnex Prod By Freshsoundmix mp3 download.

Fast rising Nigerian artiste, Oluwaseun Eric Stephen well known by his stage name, Eric finally come through with a smash hit titled “PAY DAY” featuring his colleague, Boldnex.

The Delta State born, Eric has assured his lovers of the best tune. You all gonna love this tune.As production credit goes to Freshsoundmix.

Folllow Eric and Boldness on Ig;

@eric_let_dance and @mr.boldnex

Download and Enjoy ERIC – PAY DAY Ft. Boldnex below;

DOWNLOAD MP3: ERIC – PAY DAY Ft. Boldnex (Prod. By Freshsoundmix)

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Sunday, September 19, 2021

“No Album Till Further Notice” – Burna Boy says as He Addresses Tells His Fans

Grammy-winning Nigerian superstar, Burna Boy took to his Instagram stories to break many fans’ hearts. He announced that he will not release an album this year.

On his Instagram stories, he wrote that;

“I might decide not to drop an album for a long time. In fact, you know what, no album till further notice.”

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IGP Appeals to All Police Officers, Advice Them to Marry Each Other

The Inspector General of Police, IG Usman Baba Alkali has called on officers and men of the Force in the country to get married to themselves to strengthen the service.

Giving the advice during his one-day working visit to the Niger State Police Command in Minna, Alkali urged the personnel to put aside the idea of looking for good husbands and wives outside and start searching inwards.

The Police boss told his officers and men that among themselves, there are good men and women they could get married to in order to enhance the good working relationship existing between them.

“We have some handsome single men and beautiful ladies among us. I would like to advise us to start taking our wives and husbands from our colleagues to buttress our already existing working relationship to that of full family affairs.

By doing so, the good working relationship existing among the personnel will go just beyond the normal office relationship and will help in the improvement of confidence and harmonious relationship. It will also go a long way in providing courage and strength to our service.

“I think it will be a welcome idea if we start looking inwards to see how we can build a better family here than going outside looking for a good wife,” he said.

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SAD! Former CBN Deputy Governor, Obadiah Mailafia Died at 64

Former CBN deputy-governor, Dr Obadiah Mailafia, is dead.

The 64-year-old died at the National Hospital Abuja this morning, September 19. He was 64 years old.

Mailafia hailed from Randa in the Christian-dominated area of Southern Kaduna in Kaduna state.

He spent the latter part of his years advocating for a solution to the protracted killings in Southern Kaduna, which had been linked to armed herdsmen of Fulani origin.

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Abba Kyari Committed No Crime On US Soil, Shouldn’t Be Extradited – Panel

Embattled Super Cop, Abba Kyari may not be extradited as it could not be established that he committed a crime on US soil.

This is according to a report by a panel setup by the Inspector General of Police, Usman Baba Alkali to look into an indictment on Kyari by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI over his ties to disgraced fraudster, Ramon Olorunwa Abass, a.k.a Hushpuppi.

In response to the development, the IGP setup a special panel to investigate Kyari. The panel was headed by DIG Joseph Egbunike. The Panel in a report submitted in August, established that there was communication between Kyari and Hushpuppi as well as infractions on the part of the former IRT boss.

According to DailyTrust, the panel didn’t recommend the extradition of Kyari as it couldn’t be established that the decorated police officer committed any crime in the US.

“There is no proof that he committed any crime on the soil of the US to warrant his extradition.

He will be sanctioned by the appropriate authorities here. However, it is for the AGF to advise if there is a ground to extradite him to the US, which is very unlikely,”, a source told the paper.

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Friday, September 17, 2021

I’m Still Single Because I’m Way Too Sexy – DJ Cuppy claims

Nigerian entertainer, DJ Cuppy has explained why she is still single.

DJ Cuppy who twerked up a storm as Drake’s hit “Way 2 Sexy” played in the background, said she is still single because she is way too sexy.

She wrote;

I’ve come to the conclusion that the reason that I’m single is that I’m way TOO SEXY

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BBNaija: Saga Will Not See Me Coming – Pere says

Big Brother Naija, BBNaija season 6 housemate, Pere has reacted to Saga betraying him.

Recall that Biggie on Thursday gathered the housemates in the lounge and played a video clip of Saga and Nini gossiping about Pere in the bedroom.

Saga in the video said Pere is fond of triggering housemates.

He said that’s why Maria didn’t trust him before she got evicted.

He also mentioned that Pere is suicidal and lonely.

This got Saga and Nini a strike as they were found guilty of whispering which is against the rules of the house.

Pere who was shocked after the video was played, went into a sober mood.

Angel, consoling Pere, asked how he feels about what Saga said.

Pere said he is in a low state but would keep acting for Nini and Saga.

He noted that Saga will not see what he’s planning.

Pere said: “I’m an actor, Saga will never see me coming.

“Trust me, he wouldn’t see what I’ve planned.”

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‘A Thief Is Never Ashamed’ – FFK’s Estranged Wife Throws Shade At Him

Estranged wife to former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, Precious Chikwendu has dropped an heavy shade hours after he joined the All Progressive Congress Naija News reported that the former minister officially had dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling APC.

Fani-Kayode, whose move to the APC did not come as a surprise to many, met with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa on Thursday.

He was brought to the Villa by the Chairman, Caretaker Committee of the APC, and governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni.

According to the former minister, he was led by the Spirit of God in his decision and that he joined the APC to help for the unity of the country.

Fani-Kayode added that he was against anything that would cause the disintegration of Nigeria.

He revealed that he was instrumental in the exit of three PDP governors to the APC.

Hours after news of his defection made rounds, Precious took to her instastories to recall the advice her father gave her when she was just a little girl.

According to her, he told her that a “good name is better than riches.” and “a thief is never ashamed because his actions is always against his kinsmen”.

Read post; My father always told me the chi nwam “ezigbo afa ka ego” A good name is better than riches. Truly it is
Ifele adi ‘ghi eme onye ‘ori obu umu nna ya ka ona eme

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Samklef Shows off His First House in United States (See Video)

Music producer, Samklef has excitedly showed off his first house in the United States.

Sharing a video of his home tour on Instagram, Samklef said he has been working in silence and also stated that he is no longer fighting with those he had issues with.

Watch the video below;


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DSS Speaks on Court Judgment Ordering Payment of N20bn to Sunday Igboho

The Department of State Services (DSS) has reacted to court a judgement issued on Friday September 17, asking it to pay N20 billion to Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo also known as Sunday Igboho.

Justice Ladiran Akintola of Oyo State High Court gave the order in a suit filed by Igboho, through his lawyer, Yomi Aliu, SAN over the invasion of his home by the secret police at about 1:30am on July 1, 2021.

Spokesman of DSS, Peter Afunanya who reacted to the judgement told Daily Trust they are yet to be notified about it by the court.

He said;

 “The court possibly has not informed us. So, my official response is that I don’t have any comments.”

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