DOLLY PARTON RETURNS TO PUBLIC EYE TO CELEBRATE OPENING DAY AT DOLLYWOOD . (PHOTO).

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 Dolly Parton returns to public eye to celebrate opening day at Dollywood     Dolly Parton made her first public appearance in months to celebrate the opening day of Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, on Friday. The country music icon reflected on the past year, a year after the death of her husband of nearly 60 years, Carl Dean, saying she is “doing good” and has been working to rebuild herself spiritually, emotionally, and physically after grieving and dealing with health issues that kept her from touring. Joined on stage by Dollywood president Eugene Naughton, Parton brought her trademark humor to the crowd, joking about rumors of a new husband while reaffirming her devotion to Dean. She also shared updates on her ongoing projects, including a new Broadway musical and her Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum in Nashville. Parton previewed the park’s 41st season, highlighting the upcoming NightFlight Expedition ride, a new “Run Dollywood” race weekend, an updated ...

NIDCOM INVESTIGATES DEATH OF NIGERIAN MAN IN SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE CUSTODY. (PHOTO).


 NiDCOM Investigates Death of Nigerian Man in South African Police Custody


The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has initiated an investigation into the death of a 50-year-old Nigerian, Jeremiah Okoye, who reportedly died while in police custody in Limpopo, South Africa.

NiDCOM spokesperson Abdulrahman Balogun confirmed the probe on Saturday, following reports of Okoye’s death on January 13.


Okoye, a resident of Polokwane, Limpopo Province, had lived in South Africa for 22 years before his untimely death. Originally from Eziniffite Nnewi, Anambra State, his death has sparked concern among the Nigerian community in South Africa.


The President of the Nigerian Citizens Association in South Africa (NICASA), Frank Onyekwelu, condemned the incident, highlighting ongoing issues of police brutality against Nigerians. He called for justice and urged citizens to remain law-abiding while authorities investigate the circumstances.


Onyekwelu stated, “These recurring deaths of Nigerians in police custody are alarming and must stop. We demand justice for Okoye and an end to this dangerous pattern.”


NICASA has reportedly notified the Nigerian High Commission and Consulate in South Africa, as well as Okoye’s family and friends. The association reiterated its call for accountability, stating, “Our lives matter; nationality is not a crime.”


NiDCOM has acknowledged the incident, with Balogun confirming that the case is under active investigation.


The incident is reminiscent of another case in December 2024, when 37-year-old Julius Chukwunta from Enugu State was allegedly attacked and killed by four men in Midrand, South Africa. Chukwunta suffered a fatal head injury after being ambushed near his residence.


These cases have intensified calls for action against the continued violence and mistreatment of Nigerians in South Africa.

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