It is no more news that the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye lost his son, Pastor Dare Adeboye, to the cold hands of death over the last couple of days. However, it was a thing of surprise when it came out that popular activist Sunday Igboho, mocked the respected cleric fondly referred to as “Daddy G.O” in the family’s moment of pain.
A statement attributed to the Yoruba activist had claimed that since Adeboye did not represent the interest of the Yoruba nation in his dealings, he (Igboho) does not and will not sympathize or reach out to the family of Adeboye in their moment of grief. Clarifying the lack of support on the part of Daddy G.O, it was revealed that Adeboye’s refusal to join the clamor for the secession of the Yoruba nation from the Federal Republic of Nigeria to form their Oduduwa Republic was the actual bone of contention.
When asked on a Facebook live chat to commiserate with the Adeboyes on the loss of their son and brother, an irate Sunday Igboho said he would not do that but rather went ahead to say God will kill the wives and children of those who do not support the secession of the Yoruba nation from Nigeria. He said live on the social media platform:
“Has Baba supported Yoruba nation that we will now be greeting him? We don’t need to greet Adeboye. What is my own with that? We are not doing church here. This is not religion. Pastor Adeboye didn’t speak about Yoruba nation. Look at the number of crowd in Baba Adeboy’s church. Is he not supposed to tell all of them to join Yoruba nation? We don’t need to greet him.
“God himself will start asking questions from all the enemies of the Yoruba race. By the grace of God, anybody who says Yoruba will not get to the promised land, God will kill their children and wives and their entire family.”
“Anybody who does not support Yoruba nation, those who have powers, be it pastors or anybody that has the followers, but does not support Yoruba nation, God I call on you; you’re the one who owns me and the creator of everything. Those elders who see our sufferings, who see that the Fulanis are kidnapping us and collecting ransom, but choose not to support us, as you kill their children, kill their wives. So shall it be!”
However, following the backlash that followed his unguarded utterances, he has quickly recanted his statements and even prayed for the soul of the departed Dare Adeboye to rest in peace. On Monday, 10 May 2021, the outspoken activist also insisted that his initial statements were taken out of context that he only referred to the enemies of the Yoruba race. See what he said while retracting his initial statements:
“They said I mocked Pastor Adeboye, I didn’t mock that man. He is our father. I wasn’t talking to him. I don’t know him and he does not know me. I am a Christian. Had it been that I am a Muslim, they would have said I’m trying to be religious intolerant. I was only saying the Yoruba nation is not a religious matter. We accommodate Muslims, Christians and traditionalists. I didn’t insult that man. People just misquoted me by cutting that part of the video. Did I mock him? I didn’t say anything concerning him.
“I was asked a question about the death of his son, how will I mock him over his son’s death. I can’t pray that his son should die. I didn’t say anything negative about him. I said all elders who have the power to assist the Yoruba race but choose not to, I rained curses on them.
“God who created us knows when we will go back. Whoever mocks the dead will also die one day. We all will die. How will I mock the dead? I didn’t insult the deceased son. May God forgive the dead and may his soul rest in peace. May our father live long.”
Nigeria’s image isn’t worth protecting when school children are being kidnapped – Davido
In a new interview on the BBC, multi-award-winning superstar Davido explained why he chose to use his platform to bring global attention to the kidnapping of school children around the country.
During his performance on one of the side events at the ongoing FIFA World Cup hosted in Mexico, the United States of America, and Canada, Davido wore a jacket with the names of the school kids from the Oyo Kidnapping pinned all over the black leather jacket
Davido’s choice of outfit and activism generated both criticism and praise, with some commending him for using his platform to amplify the plight of Nigerians confronting record levels of insecurity. Other critics, including popular Hausa praise singer Dauda Adamu Kahutu, popularly known as Rarara, accused Davido of a lack of patriotism for airing the country’s dirty laundry on the global stage.
The award-winning star, however, doesn’t agree with the idea of protecting the country’s image. According to him, there’s no image to protect when school kids are being kidnapped.
A lot of people don’t really want to talk about what goes on in my country (Nigeria) simply because they want to protect the image, but there’s no image to protect if the little kids are being kidnapped,” Davido said, strongly communicating his stance.
As much as I was happy to do the World Cup, we also have to understand that things are going on back home in our country, which we have the power to let the world know through our own means. My own means is music and performances, so I used my platform to project what is going on.”
Davido’s decision to use the World Cup stage for his activism continues his trend of joining his voice to echo Nigeria’s sociopolitical crisis. During the famous ENDSARS protest against police brutality and corruption in 2020, he took part in the protest, and his smash hit record ‘FEM’ became the unofficial anthem.
As Nigerians at home and in the diaspora continue to await the return of the school children and teachers of the Orile kidnapping in Oyo, Davido and other celebrities are speaking up on the rising insecurity and economic hardship across the country.
67-year-old Nigerian grandma arrested with 13kg cocaine hidden in plantain peels
NDLEA has arrested 67-year-old Nigerian grandmother Mary Yetunde Barek after allegedly discovering 13kg of cocaine concealed inside fake plantain peels in her luggage at Lagos airport. Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) arrested her after allegedly discovering 13 kilograms of cocaine concealed inside fake plantain peels packed among food items in her luggage at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos.
According to the NDLEA, Barek, who works as a caregiver in the United Kingdom, was arrested at the departure hall of Terminal 2 on Sunday, June 28, while attempting to board a Virgin Atlantic flight to London.
The agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, said a detailed search of the suspect’s luggage uncovered 31 large wraps of cocaine ingeniously packaged to resemble hands of plantain.
The drug, weighing a total of 13 kilograms, had been carefully concealed among other food items in what investigators described as one of the more sophisticated concealment methods recently uncovered at the airport.
Babafemi said the fake plantain peels were designed to closely resemble real plantains in an apparent attempt to evade airport screening and security checks.
According to him, the suspect admitted ownership of the cocaine during interrogation.
“A thorough search of her bags resulted in the discovery of 31 big wraps of cocaine which were packaged to appear like plantain hands, weighing a total of 13 kilograms,” Babafemi said.
“In her statement, the elderly woman admitted full ownership of the recovered cocaine exhibits.”
The arrest formed part of a series of nationwide anti-narcotics operations announced by the NDLEA on Sunday.
In a related operation, the agency arrested 45-year-old Nwabueze Felix Onyeka, a PhD student at the University of Putra Malaysia, over an attempt to export 5.8 kilograms of cocaine hidden inside the walls of nine cartons of Orijin Bitters destined for Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Nollywood Veteran Hanks Anuku captured roaming the streets of Abuja
A viral video showing veteran Nollywood actor Hanks Anuku on a roadside in Abuja has sparked concern among Nigerians on social media. The footage, believed to have been recorded recently, shows the 64-year-old actor appearing distressed, holding a disposable cup and seemingly talking to himself. Some social media users speculated that he may have been under the influence of alcohol, though this remains unconfirmed.
Sharing the clip online, eyewitnesses appealed for support, writing:
“Please Nigerians, Nollywood actor Hanks Anuku needs our help. Please repost and share so he can get help.” The video has generated mixed reactions, with some expressing concern for the actor’s well-being, while others urged the public not to jump to conclusions.
One user said, “He made his choice. Donate for him and he will still visit his drugs and drinks. Best advice na the one wey person advice himself.”
Several fans called on his fellow actors and the Nigerian Actors Guild to provide the actor with the necessary medical and financial support.\
Anuku previously made headlines in November 2022 after a viral video showed him dressed in worn-out clothing while wandering the streets, prompting widespread speculation about his mental health. The actor later dismissed claims that he was battling mental illness. However, this latest video shows concerns over the state of his mental health and well-being.
During his time in Nollywood, Hanks Anuku was known for playing the archetypal bad-boy role, which earned him fame through his performances in movies like ‘The Senator.’ The actor’s current situation sheds light on the issues confronting movie stars and other celebrities who often battle with depression and financial crisis after leaving the limelight.
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