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ANAMBRA LAW REVISION COMMITTEE SUBMITS REPORT TO ATTORNEY GENERAL. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 *Anambra Law Revision Committee submits report to Attorney General* By Chinelo Okeke  Anambra State Law Revision Committee has submitted 'the Reviewed Laws of Anambra State' to the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of the state, Prof. Sylvia Ifemeje. The submission was done at the Attorney General's Chambers at the Ministry of Justice, Jerome Udoji Secretariat, Awka. Prof. Ifemeje on receiving the draft copy of the laws said, "it will be submitted to Mr. governor after which it will be transmitted to the House of Assembly. "This law will help in achieving the governor's promise of correct dispensation of justice and will remove clogs in the wheel of justice delivery which will help in achieving the governor's mandate." She maintained that it would also help in academic setting for the academia, Judges, law students, lecturers even policy makers. Speaking, Barr. Ifeanyi Obiakor (SAN), member of the committee representing the Chairman of th...

INSECURITY: FOREIGN TERRORISTS HAVE TAKEN OVER NIGERIA- NATIONAL CHRISTIAN ELDERS FORUM. (PHOTO).

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 Insecurity: Foreign terrorists have taken over Nigeria ā€“ National Christian Elders Forum ā€¦says indigenous ethnic nationalities should define their friends, enemies . Seeks ban on nomadic cattle rearing . Demands new constitution, ask Tinubu to appoint special  investigator to probe killings ā€¦says indigenous ethnic nationalities should sit to renegotiate Nigeria A coalition of statesmen in Nigeria under the aegis of National Christian Elders Forum (NCEF) on Thursday blamed foreign invaders masquerading as religious extremists for the spate of killings and blooshed in the country.   The organisation which membership comprises renowned technocrats and cuts across VIPs from different sectors said indigenous ethnic nationalities have the same and common enemy in the foreign invaders. NCEF also told President Bola Tinubu to implement the report of the 2014 National Conference without any further delay, while there should be an immediate ban on nomadic cattle rearing and abolis...

WHO ADVISED YOU TO PLEAD GUILTY- AISHA YESUFU QUERIES BOBRISKY. (PHOTO).

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 Who advised you to plead guilty ā€“ Aisha Yesufu queries Bobrisky Aisha Yesufu, a popular social activist has blamed popular crossdresser, Bobrisky for pleading guilty to the count of naira mutilation. On Friday, Justice Abimbola Awogboro handed down a six-month sentence without the option of a fine. The controversial celebrity has been in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, since his arrest last week. EFCC had arrested and prosecuted Bobrisky for naira mutilation. Bobrisky had, earlier on April 5, pleaded guilty to a four-count charge of naira abuse brought against him by the anti-graft agency. ā€œWho advised him to plead guilty?ā€ Aisha queries in a write up on X. ā€œHow does spraying of money equate to mutilating money? If it is and a crime why is it selectively used? ā€˜Yes, I would have. Worse case scenario I would ask him to plead ā€œNo Contest.ā€ Anything else Oga lawyer? ā€œIf spraying money is mutilation, what is politicians throwing money at people? ā€œMut...

UN CALLS FOR CREDIBLE PROBE INTO ISRAELI ATTACK ON TRT TEAM. (PHOTO).

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 Live Updates: UN calls for credible probe into Israeli attack on TRT team Israel's war on besieged Palestinians of Gaza ā€” now in its 189th day ā€” has killed at least 33,545 Palestinians and wounded 76,094 others as UNSC fails to reach consensus on Palestine's bid for full membership.

A TEEN LOSES BOTH HER LEGS AFTER BEING STRUCK BY A TRAIN. (PHOTO).

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 Granite City, Illinois teen loses both legs after being struck by a train. 13-year-old Serenity McMillan was crossing the tracks near the 2900 block of Missouri Avenue on April 5th when tragedy struck. In an instant, this happy and bubbly Coolidge Junior High cheerleader's life was inexorably changed. Serenity attempted to cross the tracks but was either unaware of the impending danger or miscalculated the train's speed. Sadly this young lady was struck by the train. When first responders arrived on scene, Serenity was deemed as having life threatening injuries.  She was rushed to a nearby hospital where she unfortunately and ultimately lost both of her legs.  In light of this horrible accident the town of Granite City pulled together in an amazing display of community and has raised nearly $10,000 for the family. However with such life altering injuries there is no limit to the expenses this family will face and a GoFundMe is still active if anyone wishes to donate. May...

GRANDMOTHER OF 12 GRANDCHILDREN BREAKS THE WORLD RECORD FOR LONGEST TIME HOLDING PLANK POSITION. (PHOTO).

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 Grandmother of 12 grandchildren breaks the world record for longest time holding plank position!   58-year-old Donna Jean Wilde has broken the world planking record. Donna held the plank position for 4 hours 30 minutes and 11 seconds! This time beat the previous record held by Dana Glowacka by 10 minutes.  Donna says the fact that all 12 of her grandchildren were there cheering her on was all the motivation she needed during her record breaking ordeal. Great job, Donna! That's planking awesome!

POLICE ARRESTS 1,346 SUSPECTS FOR VARIOUS VIOLENT CRIMES IN 5 WEEKS. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 PRESS RELEASE POLICE ARRESTS 1,346 SUSPECTS FOR VARIOUS VIOLENT CRIMES IN 5 WEEKS As NPF Begins Profiling of Individuals for Employment, Tenancy; Reiterates Zeal for Improved Welfare for all Officers, Men As part of the ongoing drive to safeguard the country from the activities of criminal elements under the visionary leadership of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun Ph.D., NPM, the Nigeria Police Force has made salient achievements in combating crimes across the country over the past five (5) weeks in its bid to make crime less attractive and ensuring the safety of all citizens leading to the arrest of 385 armed robbery suspects, 238 kidnapping suspects, 341 murder/homicide suspects, 87 suspects connected with unlawful possession of prohibited firearms, 143 rape suspects, 151 cultism suspects. Also, the police have recovered 143 firearms of various calibres, 741 ammunitions, and 72 stolen vehicles, as well as the rescue of 461 kidnapped victims across the...

PRESIDENT TINUBU TO GOVERNORS AND NATIONAL ASSEMBLY LEADERSHIP: LET US UNITE TO MAKE NIGERIA GREATER . (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE

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 STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE  PRESIDENT TINUBU TO GOVERNORS AND NATIONAL ASSEMBLY LEADERSHIP: LET US UNITE TO MAKE NIGERIA GREATER  President Bola Tinubu has called for unity of purpose and more collaboration between the federal government, state governors, and members of the National Assembly to achieve national development goals. The President made the appeal while receiving state governors and the leadership of the National Assembly in Lagos on Friday. Led by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, the delegation included Senate President Godswill Akpabio; the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas; Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum, among others.  Speaking on behalf of the President, Vice-President Shettima expressed optimism about Nigeria's economic resurgence and called for collective efforts to propel the nation forward.  He urged unity and collaboration among all stakeholders to achieve shar...

BOBRISKY WILL BE KEPT IN A MALE PRISON SECTION- CORRECTIONAL SERVICE OFFICIAL. (PHOTO).

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Bobrisky will be held, kept in male Prison sectionā€” Correctional Service official Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky will be kept in the male section of the prison facility throughout his six-month imprisonment, officials of the Nigerian Correctional Service have said. Bobrisky told Awogboro that he was a man when asked to clarify his gender status before the court. ā€œSince he admitted to being a male in court, then we have to abide by what was submitted in court,ā€ the correctional spokesperson said on Friday. Prison officials also said Bobrisky will be offered adequate protection from other inmates who might want to sexually violate him. ā€œHe shouldnā€™t be afraid of sexual assault from other male inmates because our men can give him protection.ā€ Bobrisky, posting a video of him clutching what appeared to be bosoms and posing half-naked in a bathrobe, has given his five million Instagram followers the impression that he has transitioned to a female. In one of his photos on Instagr...

SUMO WRESTLING ICON 'AKEBONO TARO' DIED OF HEART FAILURE AT THE AGE OF 54.(PHOTOS).#RIP.

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STAR GONE Akebono death updates ā€” Wrestling legend leads tributes as Hawaiian-born WWE and sumo icon dies age 54 SUMO wrestling icon Akebono Taro has died at the age of 54. 11-time grand tournament winner Akebono was the first person born outside of Japan to earn the title of grand champion or "yokozuna." Confirming the star's passing and cause of death, his family wrote: "It is with sadness that we announce Akebono Taro died of heart failure earlier this month while receiving care at a hospital in the Tokyo area." At the peak of his wrestling career, Taro weighed 500lbs and towered over opponents at 6ft8ins - with his fighting style relying on his huge size to thrust opponents out of the ring. Following huge success in Japan, Akebono made his WWE debut where he faced off against the Big Show. Paying tribute to Taro, wrestler Samoa Joe wrote: "RIP to the Mighty Akebono. The epitome of a Yokozuna, both a warrior and a gentlemen. A hui hou." The Big Show...

ISRAEL BOMBS GAZA CAMP, RAIDS WEST BANK TOWNS. (PHOTO).

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 Israelā€™s war on Gaza live: Israel bombs Gaza camp, raids West Bank towns Israeli attacks on both the Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank continue. In Gaza, Israeli forces bombed the Nuseirat refugee camp while in the West Bank, a raid in Tubas governorate has killed at least two Palestinians. The World Health Organization (WHO) has said destruction in Khan Younis and damage to the medical sector was ā€œdisproportionate to anything one can imagineā€ after the Israeli army withdrawal.

SEVEN DIE IN ITALY PLANT BLAST. (PHOTO).

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 Seven die in Italy plant blast Rescuers on Friday found the body of the last worker missing after a blast at a hydroelectric plant in Italy, bringing the final death toll to seven. Fire spokesman Luca Cari confirmed to AFP that all the workers missing after Tuesdayā€™s explosion had now been found. Three bodies had been recovered on Thursday. The cause of the blast at Enel Green Powerā€™s Bargi plant on Lake Suviana near Bologna remains unclear. EGPā€™s chief executive, Salvatore Bernabei, said in an interview published Friday that any speculation was ā€œprematureā€, saying it would take time to understand a ā€œvery complexā€ situation.

NIGERIAN COUPLE ARRESTED FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING IN INDIA. (PHOTO).

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 Nigerian couple arrested for drug trafficking in India The Narcotics Control Bureau in Goa, India said it has busted a drug syndicate allegedly run by a Nigerian identified as Stanley and his wife, Usha C. Assets worth Rs 1.06 crore linked to the couple have also been frozen as part of the operation. According to Press Trust of India on Thursday, Amit Ghawate, the Additional Director of NCB Goa, revealed these developments in a statement released on Thursday, April 11, 2024. According to Ghawate, Stanley was apprehended on Wednesday following a thorough investigation

MAN KILLED DURING MORNING PRAYER IN ANAMBRA STATE. (PHOTO).

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 Man killed during morning prayer in Anambra Some gunmen on Thursday killed a former President-General, Amansea Development Union in Anambra State, Cajetan Nwokike, Daily Post reports Friday. The assailants reportedly entered Nwokikeā€™s residence while he was performing a ā€œtraditional morning prayer of breaking of kola nutā€ and ā€œshot him point blank on the head,ā€ resulting in his instant death. This was disclosed by the National President, Association of Past Presidents-General of Anambra State, Omife I. The statement read, ā€œThe Association of Past Presidents-General of Anambra State has.  received the shocking news of the brutal death of one of her members, Chief Cajetan Nwokike, former PG Amansea, who was allegedly shot dead by unknown gunmen yesterday morning in his house at Amansea. According to another source: Anambra: Ex-President-General Of Amansea, Nwokike, Killed By Unknown Gun Men In His Home Early Thursday morning, unidentified assailants murdered Chief Cajetan Nwoki...

KENYA FLOODS: THOUSANDS DISPLACED AS MORE RAIN EXPECTED. (PHOTO).

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 Kenya floods: Thousands displaced as more rain expected The floods have killed at least 13 people and displaced some 15,000 people, the UN says. Heavy rains pounding different parts of Kenya have led to the deaths of at least 13 people and displaced some 15,000 people, the United Nations said, as forecasters warn that more rains can be expected until June. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, citing the Kenya Red Cross Society, said Thursday that nearly 20,000 people were affected, including an estimated 15,000 people displaced by heavy rains and flash floods across the country since the start of the wet season in mid-March. The East African country has seen thousands of people killed by flooding in previous rainy seasons, mostly in the lake regions and downstream of major rivers. 

FG SETS TO MAKE JUSTICE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL NIGERIANS - FAGBEMI. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 FG SETS TO MAKE JUSTICE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL NIGERIANS - FAGBEMI The Honourable Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice (HAGF), Lateef Fagbemi SAN, has revealed that the Federal Government, under the leadership of the President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR was set to address significantly the challenges plaguing Nigeria's justice sector and paved the way for the much-needed reforms that will make justice more accessible to all Nigerians. Fagbemi stressed that the Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Justice under his watch, would lead efforts to collectively tackle the pressing issues hindering the efficient, fair, and people-centred delivery of justice in the nation.ļ»æ The HAGF made the statement today, 11th April 2024, at the Olusegun Obasanjo Conference Hall in the Ministryā€™s Headquarters, Abuja, when he addressed the media on the upcoming National Summit on Justice, 2024.ļ»æ The Federal Ministry of Justice (FMOJ) is organising the summit in collaboratio...

EX-CBN GOV. EMEFIELE GETS N50M BAIL. (PHOTO).

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 Ex-CBN Gov Emefiele gets N50m bail Justice Rahman Oshodi of an Ikeja Special Offences Court on Friday granted embattled former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele N50m bail.  Emefiele is facing a 26-count charge bordering on alleged abuse of office and fraud  to the tune of $4.5 billion and N2.8 billion. Justice Oshodi, in his ruling, admitted Emefiele to N50 million bail with two sureties in like sum. Oshodi ordered the sureties must be gainfully employed and must have made three years tax payment with the Lagos State Government. He also said that the sureties must show proper identification and that they must be registered in the Lagos State Bail Management System. The judge said  he was satisfied  with the bail conditions of N1 million, earlier given  to  Emefieleā€™s co-defendant, Henry Isioma-Omoil, who is facing another charge before Justice Olufunke Sule-Hamzat  of Yaba High Court. Oshodi, however, said the  bail docu...

DON'T BUY FRAUDULENT PROPERTIES FROM MY WIFE- NIGERIAN FOOTBALLER, KAYODE WARNS. (PHOTO).

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 Don't buy fraudulent properties from my wife - Nigerian footballer, Kayode warns ā€¦says wife currently under investigation for fraud. Nigerian footballer, Olanrewaju Kayode has urged the public to exercise extreme caution when considering property purchases, particularly those involving his embattled wife, Mrs Ezinne Dora Okoro, Ziloc Construction Ltd, and Ugochukwu Igboanugo, also known as Havydon. Recall that Mrs Ezinne Dora, in a shocking revelation by Mr Olanrewaju, was before now accused of fraud, abduction and adultery, involving a popular Nigerian Uk-based Pastor, Tobi Adegboyega. According to a statement released by DEJ-S Concept Limited and Mr Olanrewaju, law enforcement is currently investigating these individuals for alleged fraudulent activity related to the sale of several properties. The statement detailed seven specific properties allegedly involved in the scam, including luxury vehicles and multiple plots of land in prestigious Lagos estates like Tulip Heaven and Ro...

BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS SLAUGHTER 27 FISHERMEN IN CAMEROON. (PHOTO).

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 Boko Haram terrorists slaughter 27 fishermen in Cameroon No fewer than 27 fishermen were slaughtered  while three others  were abducted by the Jamāā€™at Ahl as-Sunnah lid-Daā€™wah waā€™l-Jihād, (Boko Haram terrorist group) in the fringes of Lake Chad in the border between Cameroon and Nigeria. It was gathered that terrorists suspected to be from the Buduma faction of Abou Ummaymah, attacked a local fishing community harbouring most fishermen from Nigeria at Island Kofiya near Darak in the Republic of Cameroon. Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that they asked them to lie down, tie their hands behind their backs before they started slaughtering them. The sources said the terrorists also abducted four other fishermen after accusing them of spying for the ISWAP faction The bodies of the fishermen were later recovered during a search and rescue operation by troops and their colleagues who received the news from victims who fled the attack scene.

SCORES KILLED AS ISWAP, BOKO HARAM FIGHTERS CLASH IN LAKE CHAD. (PHOTO).

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 Scores killed as ISWAP, Boko Haram fighters clash in Lake Chad Scores of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters have been killed in another clash with the Bakoura Buduma also known as Abou Umaymahā€™s Boko Haram elements. The clash occurred on the islands of Kukiri and Lelewa on the Lake Chad shores in Niger Republic. Impeccable sources told Zagazola Makama,  a counter insurgency expert and security analyst in the Lake Chad region that that the clash began late afternoon on Thursday. It was gathered that Abu Umaima Ari Kau led fighters of the Buduma who dispatched from Lelewa and Gadira in Bosso, Diffa region in the Republic of Niger and launched a fresh assault in the camp, killing several ISWAP fighters. More clashes are expected in the coming weeks.

MANU GARBA APPOINTED GOLDEN EAGLETS COACH. (PHOTO).

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 Manu Garba appointed Golden Eaglets coach The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, on Friday announced the appointment of Manu Garba as head coach of the countryā€™s U-17 side, Golden Eaglets. Garba is making a return to the position having guided the Golden Eaglets to win the FIFA U-17 World Cup in 2013. The former Nigeria international will immediately resume the role and take charge of the teamā€™s preparations for the WAFU B U-17 Championship, taking place in Ghana. The competition will take place next month. The WAFU tourney will serve as qualifier for the Africa U-17 Cup of Nations. The Golden Eaglets were knocked out at the quarter-final stage of the last edition of the competition hosted by Algeria.

ADANMA LUKE ORDERED MY ARREST AFTER BOAT MISHAP, SURVIVOR ALLEGES. (PHOTO).

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 Adanma Luke ordered my arrest after boat mishap, survivor alleges Actor Tochukwu also known as TC Virus, who escaped the boat mishap that claimed Junior Pope and three crew members, has alleged the film director, Adanma Luke, attempted to arrest him after the incident. Tochukwu claimed Luke ordered his arrest following claims by the boat operator that he caused the mishap that led to Popeā€™s death. The Nation reported that Pope and three crew members died  in a boat accident in Anambra while returning from a filming location. TC Virus, who was also in the boat, escaped after reportedly leaning on a rope after the incident. However, TC Virus said the boat operator told Luke that he stood up and blocked his view during the trip. In an Instagram Live, he said: ā€œAdanma Luke asked the Marine police to arrest me because the boat operator was lying that I stood up during the trip so he could not see the oncoming boat. ā€œAs slim as I am, I stood in front of the boat and you canā€™t see, ...

POLICE CONFIRM KIDNAP OF CHANNELS REPORTER IN RIVERS. (PHOTO).

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 Police confirm kidnap of channels reporter in Rivers The Rivers state police commissioner Olatunji Disu has confirmed the abduction of the Channels TV reporter in Rivers state Joshua Rogers. According to the Rivers CP in a conversation with our correspondent, Josh was abducted Thursday night at about 9pm in front of his gate at Rumuosi, in Obio/Akpor local government area of Rivers state. His black GAC GS4 SUV was also taken by his abductors, while the DSS. Navy, Army, NSCDC have all been alerted as well as the governor whom he worked directly with. The CP assured that efforts are on to rescue him.

LAGOS COURT JAILS BOBRISKY SIX MONTHS FOR NAIRA ABUSE. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 Lagos Court Jails Bobrisky Six Months for Naira Abuse   Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court, sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Friday, April 12, 2024, sentenced Idris Okuneye, a.k.a Bobrisky, to six months imprisonment over mutilation of the Naira notes.   He was arraigned on Friday, April 5, 2024 on a four-count charge bordering on mutilation of the Naira notes to the tune of N490, 000, 00 (Four Hundred and Ninety Thousand Naira).   Count one reads: ā€œThat you, OKUNEYE IDRIS OLANREWAJU, on the 24th day of March, 2024, at Imax Circle Mal, Jakande, Lekki, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, whilst dancing during a social event, tampered with the total sum of N400,000.00 (Four Hundred Thousand Naira) notes issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria by spraying same and you thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under section 21(1) of the Central Bank Act, 2007.ā€   Another count reads: ā€œThat you, OKUNEYE IDRIS OLANREWAJU, between...

KINGMAKERS NOMINATE NEXT OLUBADAN OF IBADANLAND. (PHOTO).

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 Kingmakers nominate next Olubadan of Ibadanland Oba Owolabi Olakulehin has on Friday been appointed as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland. Olubadan in Council which is the Traditional Kingmakers of Ibadanland agreed to name Oba Olakulehin as the next Olubadan, being the Most Senior High Chief in the Balogun line of Olubadan Chieftaincy Ascension. He was nominated by the Osi Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Gbadamosi Adebimpe. Recall that the late Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Dr. Moshood Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II died on evening hour of Thursday, March 14 at the University College Hospital (UCH) after a brief illness. Born on the 18th of October 1942, Oba Olalekan is the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland. He became Olubadan on March 11, 2022.

I AM A MAN, MY LORD- BOBRISKY CONFESSES TO JUDGE IN COURT DURING HIS SENTENCING. (PHOTO).

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 I am a man, my Lord ā€” Bobrisky confesses to judge in court during his sentencing  There was drama in court on Friday, April 12 when Idris Okuneye, popular crossdresser known as Bobrisky, confessed being a man.  The crossdresser has ignited controversy over his gender status. Known for dressing as a woman, Bobrisky had claimed to have undergone different surgeries to make change his gender. At some point, the social media influencer even said he was ready to bear a child. But occasionally the socialite dresses as a man. Last year when he lost his father, Bobrisky attended the funeral in Ijebu Igbo area of Ogun State as a man. In a viral video, the obviously embarrassed crossdresser was seen dodging the camera. Spotted in a black attire and a black scarf, he used a dark shade to conceal a portion of his face. In the video clip, Bobrisky from time to time felt uncomfortable whenever the camera was tilted towards him. However, before he was handed a 6-month jail term on Frid...

LATE MOHBAD'S SON 'LIAM ALOBA' CELEBRATES FIRST BIRTHDAY WITH STUNNING PICTURES. (PHOTOS).

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 Late Mohbad's son, LIAM ALOBA, celebrates first birthday with stunning pictures. Mohbadā€™s son Liam recently turned one and his birthday photos left many fans gushing over his resemblance with his late dad.  We wishes the little cute baby wisdom and healthy life. šŸ’œ Someone said: ā€œIs it just my eyes or what? Who else can see the resemblance with Moh?ā€ Indeed Mohbad left a duplicate of him ā™„ļø Birthday Blessings Young King! šŸ‘‘ā¤ļø  --- #mohbadson #liamaloba More photos below.