The sentencing of popular cross-dresser Idris Okunye, also known as Bob Risky, to six months in prison without the option of paying a fine for defiling the Naira newspaper has sparked a reaction on social media, especially among prominent Nigerians. caused controversy after several videos were released showing him performing the act. The act included Niger State Governor Mohammed Umar Bago, who was seen online throwing wads of Naira notes at residents while driving through the streets of Niger State's capital, Minna. .
The question on the lips of many Nigerians since this video was released is that to stop government officials and politicians from corrupting the Naira, the EFCC will show the same zeal it used to arrest and prosecute Bobrisky. I wondered if it was true. Although the governor enjoys immunity from prosecution during his term in office.
The arrest and sentencing of Mr. Bobrisky, the EFCC, and the court have come under severe criticism, especially considering that Mr. Bobrisky pled guilty to his first offense. Some Nigerians describe the anti-corruption agency's actions as an abuse of power.
Now, the EFCC sought to clear the air in a statement issued on Sunday. The Yoruba National Self-Determination Group, led by historian Professor Banji Akintoye and Sunday Adeyemo (also known as Sunday Igboho), over the weekend attacked a group led by Modupe Onitiri Abiola whose members and supporters allegedly invaded Oyo State. Ominira Yoruba”. Official residence.
On Saturday, April 13, security agencies arrested 16 gunmen suspected to be members of the group for allegedly infiltrating the state government secretariat in Agodi, Ibadan. Gunmen wearing military camouflage uniforms reportedly engaged in a gun battle with security personnel.
Mr. Sunday Igboho and Prof. Akintoye said in a statement that they are not affiliated with the “Omini Rayoruba” group as their agenda is completely different from the actual Yoruba national movement.
A video of the self-styled president of the Yoruba nation, Modupe Onitiri Abiola, declaring his withdrawal from Nigeria has gone viral on social media. Biafra agitator Simon on Saturday night and Sunday morning, after Iran used an unprecedented use of hundreds of drones and missiles to directly target Israel, eliciting a response around the world with retaliatory strikes. In a now-viral tweet, Ekpa declared that the Biafra government is ready. We will support Israel with 15,000 well-trained ground troops if necessary and will also provide maximum protection to Israelis in Nigeria within 4 hours of notification! The Iranian drone strike was the largest single drone attack ever carried out by any country, and the first time Iran had directly attacked Israel in nearly half a century since they became archenemies. .
Controversial Onitsha-based pastor, Chukwuemeka Ohanaemele, also known as Odumeje, released his much-awaited song “Powers” featuring Afrobeat star Flavor over the weekend. The minister was in London, England, hosting a show at the Lighthouse Theatre, and tickets for the event are said to have sold for at least £700 for a table of six. In this new song that caused a stir online, Odumeje claimed to solve the challenges plaguing Nigeria and revealed his intention to unleash his own power.
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