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Fr. Mbaka Reappears, Accuses Bishop Calistus Onaga Of Being Responsible For His Disappearance

Following the reported disappearance of Enugu based fiery Catholic priest, Reverend Fr. Ejike Mbaka of the Adoration Ministry Enugu Nigeria (AMEN), it has been reported that he has reappeared and has given insights into the circumstances surrounding his disappearance.

His disappearance followed his altercations with the Presidency since he called for the resignation of President Muhamadu Buhari over the alarming rate of insecurity in the country. He was then invited by the Bishop of Enugu Diocese, Most Rev. Callistus Onaga on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, to the Bishop court as the latter sought to weld into the matter. However, nothing was heard for the Rev. Fr. after he informed his people that he had arrived at the Bishops’ court as his phones were switched off.

When Enugu Adoration faithful gathered for the usual Wednesday prayer which is usually led by Mbaka himself and he was nowhere to be found, they marched to the Bishops’ court in protest, demanding that Fr. Mbaka be produced. As the protest which eventually turned destructive took place, Fr. Mbaka appeared among the protesters’ and rode with them to his parish in a motocade.

Addressing what happened, the Spiritual Director of the Adoration Ministry Enugu Nigeria (AMEN) said he was detained by the Bishop on his arrival at the Bishops’ court on Tuesday and was told he would be held for a month. He claimed that asides from his back and forth with the Presidency, another reason for his detention was his support for the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

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Meanwhile, as tension mounted over the disappearance of the radical priest, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, fingers were also pointed at the Federal government as being responsible for his disappearance following his loggerheads with the presidency at the time of his disappearance. The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide (OYC) had on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, issued a statement through the office of the President-General of OYC, Mazi Okwu Nnabuike.  The statement read:

We have it on good authority that his aides have neither seen nor heard from him since Tuesday. Calls put to his mobile line have also remained unanswered; this has now prompted us to issue this alarm as we would not take it lightly should anything untoward happen to him.

We are giving the Federal Government 48 hours to produce the priest, else they should be ready to face Igbo youths. They were dining and wining with him all along and now that he told the truth, they are no longer comfortable with him.

Let nothing happen to Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka. It will not be in anybody’s interest.”

However, the Department for State Security, DSS, denied that they had anything to do with the “missing” Catholic priest when reached by journalists. The spokesman of the DSS, Peter Afunaya, was quick to allay fears that Fr. Mbaka was being held by operatives of the DSS.

When asked, he said:  “Rev Fr Mbaka is not with the DSS. The DSS did not pick him up, please.”

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Davido pays N2 million per haircut – Singer’s Barber Reveals

Nigerian afrobeats superstar Davido Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, pays as much as N2 million every time he gets a haircut, according to his long-term barber, Kufre Nnah.

Kufre made the revelation in a social media post, in which he shared a picture of himself working on Davido’s hair.

The Barber, who runs his business as Kayz Place, also revealed that he’s been Davido’s Barber since he was 12, when he used to pay only N200 to get a haircut.

Disclosing that Davido now pays him N2 million per haircut, Kufre admired the singer and appreciated him for being a part of his journey over the years.

Kufre’s post, which also had pictures showing Davido’s haircut up close, was captioned:

“I started cutting Davido’s hair when he was just 12 years old, when he used to pay me 200 Naira. Today, he’s paying 2 million for a haircut…what a journey! So proud to have been part of his story from the beginning. Big thanks to you, brothe,r for trusting me all these years. Your success is truly inspiring.”

Recall that earlier this weekend, on Saturday, Davido was out showing up for another long-term associate, his manager Asa Asika, at his traditional wedding where he was on groomsmen duties.

In his heartfelt speech at the ceremony held in Lagos, Davido recounted how he and Asa worked hard together to build their music empire from absolutely nothing.

Davido hailed Asa for being more than just his manager, saying he’s his ‘shield,’ his sanity, and his brother in every battle.

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PDP Crisis Worsen as NEC set to decide fate of Rebel Members

Party elder Chief Bode George has warned that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) may expel some prominent members at its upcoming National Executive Council (NEC) meeting on May 27. In an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, George said the NEC was prepared to take decisive action against members who no longer adhere to party rules or its founding principles.

“Those who cannot abide by the rules and regulations of the party, we can throw them out,” he said.

George criticised some party members for placing personal interests above public service.

What is democracy? It’s all about the management of the resources of the land for the benefit of the people. That is not what they have done now,” he lamented.He stressed that the NEC would hold a closed-door session to confront internal issues head-on.

“We should tell ourselves some serious home truths and come back to the position as laid down by the founding fathers of our party,” George said.

Since the 2023 elections, the PDP has been grappling with deep internal divisions.

Instead of consolidating as a viable opposition to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), the party has struggled with disloyalty and factionalism.

A flashpoint in the crisis is the conduct of some high-profile PDP members who have openly backed APC President Bola Tinubu.

Chief among them is the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, who recently declared his support for Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid, despite remaining in the PDP.

This stance has drawn sharp criticism from the party, with some members accusing the leadership of overlooking blatant acts of disloyalty

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Ex-US President Biden diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer

Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has metastasized to his bones, according to a statement released by his personal office on Sunday, May 18.

The 82-year-old was evaluated last week after experiencing increasing urinary symptoms, leading to the discovery of a prostate nodule.

A biopsy confirmed a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5), indicating a highly aggressive form of the disease.

“While this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive, which allows for effective management,” the statement noted.

According to CNN, Biden and his family are reviewing treatment options with his medical team. A source familiar with his schedule confirmed that he is spending the weekend at his home in Wilmington, Delaware.

The announcement comes just days after Biden’s team acknowledged that he had undergone evaluation for a small prostate nodule. Medical experts not involved in his care offered context on the seriousness of the diagnosis.

“Prostate cancer is very common. As we get older, most men are going to have little cancer cells in them,” said Dr Jamin Brahmbhatt, a urologist and robotic surgeon with Orlando Health.

However, Biden’s Gleason score signals a more severe prognosis.

“A Gleason score of 9 means it’s the most aggressive form of prostate cancer,” explained Dr Benjamin Davies, a professor of urologic oncology at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Centre.

It remains unclear where the former president is receiving treatment at present. However, efforts to request further details are underway.

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