Reno Omokri

Former Presidential aide, Reno Omokri has stated that it makes no sense for a lady who comes from a poor background to say she cannot marry a poor man.

According to him, she came from poverty and has no right to dictate wealth.

He stated that if a woman can endure the poverty of her father, she should also be able to endure the same of her husband.

Omokri stated that a poor woman is not a scarce commodity.

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Responding, a Nigerian man, Omera Ugbede Opaluwa, disagreed with Reno Omokri, stating that his daughters will never marry poor men.

According to Opaluwa, no woman deserves a poor man.

He wrote;
 
“Sir Reno Omokri, I disagree with this respectfully. There was a time I posted on this space that my daughter(s) will never marry a poor man, if others like let them teach their own children to marry a poor man,” he wrote.
     
“People came up with series of disagreements about my own opinion which is not theirs like I don’t have the right to make my choice anymore.
     
“This post reminds me of that my old post and I still stand by it that our wish as parents is for our children to be better than us, why then will I wish my own daughter the type of man her mother married again?
     
“Even in the Bible, after Jesus died the sins of the parents were no longer transfered to the offsprings, why should my own daughter not marry a better and richer man than me the father?
     
“If me and her mother made a mistake in getting married, she should learn from the mistakes not repeating same.
     
“No one woman deserves a poor man just like even a poor man does not deserve poverty.”

In what will come across as a really heartbreaking development, a 12-year-old schoolgirl, has been killed by a crocodile.

She was killed when she went for a swim in a river in Australia.

The tragic schoolgirl was dragged to her death in Palumpa, northern Australia after she vanished when she went for a swim.

The alarm was raised when she went missing after she was last seen swimming in Mango Creek.

Police tragically confirmed her remains had been found today, Thursday, July 4, despite a frantic 36-hour search.

Authorities described the scene as “particularly gruesome.”

Northern Territory Police Senior Sergeant Erica Gibson said: “This morning, as a result of searching intensively overnight, the remains of the missing child were located in the riverway.

“It was particularly gruesome and a sad, devastating outcome. It was extremely difficult for the first responders involved in the search.

“As awful as the outcome is, it’s been an incredible effort from the people involved. I certainly would commend the actions of everyone involved.

“They were diligent and worked relentlessly. However, for the family, it’s the most devastating outcome possible for them.

“They are in a state of extreme shock and disbelief. “

Northern Territory police minister Brent Potter said officers had been authorised to “remove” the killer crocodile as he warned locals to be vigilant.

He said: “We live in a place where crocodiles occupy our water places… it’s just a reminder to stay out of the water as best we can.”

Sgt Gibson said a black crocodile was seen in the sea close to where the schoolgirl had been swimming as police used boats, helicopters and officers on foot to no avail.

Afrobeats singer, Anthony Victor, aka Victony has opened up that veteran singer Olamide inspired his debut album.

He stated this during a recent interview.

The ‘Soweto’ crooner explained that he wanted to release an Extended Play, EP, because he felt he wasn’t ready to drop an album yet but the YBNL boss encouraged him to release a full-length project.

Speaking in a recent interview with Channels TV, Victony said he gave a shoutout to Olamide on his debut album ‘Stubborn’s’ cover because he inspired the album.

He said, “Shout out to Olamide again. Olamide is basically the reason why I have an album. He encouraged me to go for it. I wanted to put out a smaller body of work like an EP because I didn’t think I was ready for an album but after meeting Olamide and the words of encouragement he gave to me..

“Someone at that level making out time for people in my generation to make sure that we are making the right moves and doing what is necessary for our careers, I had to give him a shout out to let people know he was part of everything that has to do with my album.”

Popular Nigerian content creator, Flowerboy, has gifted his beloved mother a fully furnished 6-bedroom mansion.

He posted photos of the new house and his mother in a joyous mood on his Instagram page.

In the caption, he congratulated his mother, noting that he had fulfilled his promise.

He recounted a day when he returned from school to find his parents had been evicted, which was the moment he vowed to himself and to God to change their circumstances.

His words: “Congratulations to my mum the latest landlady i kept my promise. I remember coming back from school feeling sad I couldn’t play that day in school I don’t know why but I could feel something was wrong when I got home running under that heavy rain. Rushing to enter inside my uncle’s house then I look beside my uncles house to the building opposite and saw my dad and mom standing with their backs all in front of them and my mom was crying and when she saw me my junior brother she busted into more tears

“I was confused at Dan but I understood what was happening. This is not our house. My dad has called me to decide of an uncompleted building two weeks back and told me look at this house. This is not our house told me a story of how he gave his life into smoking and doing up different things and he ended up staying at my uncle‘s place with his wife, which is not right I was still very little, but I was , listening to him so particular I knew what was happening. My father and my mother had been chased away from that house. I met my mom crying and I made a promise to God and I made a promise to myself.”

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American pop star Taylor Swift has made history as the most followed singer on Spotify.

She became the most followed artist after overtaking British singer, Ed Sheeran.

The ‘Cruel Summer’ hit 114.6 million followers to break Sheeran’s record.

Swift also holds the record for the most expensive tour for the highest-grossing music tour in history.

Her ‘Eras’ tour which grossed over $1 billion broke British legend, Elton John’s five-year farewell tour which generated $939 million (£749 million) over 328 shows.

In December 2023, Swift set a new Guinness World Record as the first musician to become a billionaire solely on music earnings.

The expulsion of Martin Amaewhule and 24 others from the Rivers State House of Assembly by the Rivers State High Court has been nullified.

The nullification order was given on Thursday by the Appeal Court in Abuja.

A 3 member panel of the appellate court unanimously held that the lower court lacked the jurisdiction to grant the exparte order.

Section 272(3) of the Constitution gives the federal high court powers to determine whether the seat of a House of Assembly member has become vacant.

The federal high court has the exclusive jurisdiction to determine if the seats have become vacant.

The express mention of the federal high court in section 272 (3) of the constitution automatically excludes all state high courts from having the jurisdiction.

The exparte order having been made without jurisdiction is null and void

Afrobeats star, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid has penned a tribute to his late mother, Mrs. Morayo, on her posthumous birthday.

He stated that he misses her so much while urging her to watch over him.

The ”Essence” crooner said that nothing makes sense without her as his heart has been forever broken over her demise.

With a tweet that expressed his deep sadness, he wrote:

“Happy birthday love of my life! Miss you every day. First one without you here feels unreal. Nothing makes sense without you, mama! Life is empty without you. Continue to watch over us! My heart is broken forever!

“Your smile is all a memory I will never forget. Your laugh! Your hugs and kisses. I miss you dearly!”

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President William Ruto of Kenya has ordered the withdrawal of salary increment for his ministers and lawmakers following weeks of protest.

The order for the withdrawal was given on Tuesday.

Mr Ruto conveyed this directive through Hussein Mohammed, spokesperson for the Kenya State House, on Wednesday, amidst criticisms following reports of the pay rise for ministers and lawmakers.

“The President has emphasised that now more than ever, the Executive and all arms of government must live within their means,” Mr Mohammed said, adding that Mr Ruto has instructed a review of salaries for his ministers and lawmakers.

It was reported on Tuesday that Mr Ruto’s ministers and Kenyan members of parliament received a pay rise effective July 1.

According to local media, the pay rise for Mr Ruto’s cabinet members and lawmakers coincided with nationwide protests that have resulted in over 39 deaths and hundreds of injuries.

Previously, each cabinet secretary who earned Ksh. 957,000 will now earn Ksh. 990,000 plus allowances, and each of the 51 principal secretaries who earned Ksh. 792,519 will now earn Ksh. 819,844.

The salaries of the speakers of the National Assembly and Senate increased from Ksh. 1,185,327 to Ksh. 1,208,362, while salaries of members of parliament increased from Ksh. 725,502 to Ksh. 739,600.

Although deliberations on salary increments for Mr Ruto’s cabinet members and lawmakers occurred months ago, their implementation coincided with deadly protests against a tax hike.

However, Mr Ruto later announced the suspension of the pay rise for his ministers and lawmakers for the time being.

Human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong has lodged a petition with Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, the Chief of Army Staff, regarding the alleged torture of a former Super Eagles player by Nigerian Army personnel.

Mr. Uche Nwofor was reportedly assaulted on May 20, 2024 at Modebe Memorial Primary School in Onitsha.

In a petition dated June 7, 2024 and obtained by SaharaReporters, Inibehe Effiong described the attack on the Nigerian footballer as barbaric, absurd, condescending and embarrassing.

He said the action of the soldiers was a flagrant violation of the fundamental right to dignity which is criminal, illegal, unjust, unlawful, and unconstitutional.

The lawyer therefore urged the Chief of Army Staff to set up a disciplinary panel to investigate the case, and sanction the erring officers in line with the Armed Forces Act, 2004.

He also demanded monetary compensation for the victim for unjustifiable violation of his fundamental human rights.

The petition read in part, “We act as Solicitors to Mr. Uche Nwofor, a professional footballer and ex-Nigerian Super Eagles International (hereinafter referred to as “our Client”) and it is in line with his instructions that we write you this petition. A brief profile of our client as reported by the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Updates is herewith attached as “Annexure A” for your perusal.

“Our client briefed us and we verily believe him as follows: On the 20th day of May, 2024 at about 5:30 pm, after his daily football training with his club – “All Stars Football Club” at Modebe Memonal Primary School, Onitsha, our client together with two of his friends and teammates (Mr. Ozor Philips Ex-Enugu Rangers International and Mr. Uzoma Charles (based in Turkey) entered the Onitsha Army Barracks in their usual manner, to relax and see some old friends, since they could safely be regarded as ‘barracks boys’ having spent most of their formative years in football playing for the Barracks Football Team – Vulcans FC Barracks.

“Shortly after our client and his friends got to a restaurant at the Onitsha Barracks, the CO of the barracks whom our client immediately recognized as Mr. Nandang together with two other soldiers, in the most condescending, embarrassing, and intimidating manner, ordered our client’s friend Mr. Uzoma Charles to come out from the restaurant and sit on the bare main road.

“Every explanation of our client and Mr. Uzoma Charles to the soldiers that they are footballers whose identities can easily be confirmed by a simple search on Google fell on deaf ears and being aware of the possible outcome of any resistance, Mr. Uzoma Charles succumbed to their order. His dreadlocks which he has had for many years were consequently shaved off with a very unhygienic pair of scissors by CO Nandang and two other soldiers.

“Thereafter, they commanded and forced our client to also sit on the tarred road in the public glare. Our client initially resisted and tried all he could to explain who he was to them (a fact our client reasonably believes to be well known to them, especially to CO- Nandang; our client and his friends having presented a signed and customized All Star Football Club jersey to him sometime in January 2024, when they paid him a courtesy visit after hearing of the wanton, illegal, wrongful, unsanitary and arbitrary shaving of head being carried out by officers of the Nigerian Army, especially within the Onitsha Barracks), but all efforts proved abortive.

“Our client whilst being brutally forced to sit on untarred road, reminded CO- Nandang that he had assured them during that courtesy visit that professional footballers or other “stars” were safe from the rampant shaving of heads by the military but they remained adamant. We have attached as “Annexure B” a copy of the photograph of CO- Nandang and our client (with the same Mr. Uzoma Charles and Mr. Ozor Philips) during the said courtesy visit for your perusal.

“The ill-treatment of our client and Mr. Charles Uzoma shortly became the fate of Mr. Ozor Philips. Throughout this ungodly, embarrassing, and humiliating exercise, these officers made mockery and fun of our client and his friends. Our client was called all sorts of unprintable names and was even referred to as “Yahoo boy”, “bad boy” and “guy man” by both the officers and some passersby alike.

“In light of the above, it is abundantly clear that the actions of these soldiers constitute a flagrant violation of the fundamental right to dignity of our client’s person, and are criminal, illegal, unjust, unlawful, and unconstitutional.

“Our client is not just a well-respected member of the society, but is also one that has brought so much joy to millions of football-loving Nigerians in the past. There cannot, therefore, be any justification whatsoever for the dehumanizing treatment he faced in the hands of these soldiers.

“Our client by keeping clean and well-maintained dreadlocks, did not commit any crime known to Nigerian law nor has he done or omitted to do any act that would warrant the degrading treatment which he suffered in the hands of the soldiers.

“Our client was wrongly and unjustly profiled and treated as a common criminal and we dare say, that even criminals do have and enjoy fundamental rights recognized and protected by the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) except where such fundamental rights have been taken away from them by a Court of competent jurisdiction.”

The lawyer said in view of the foregoing, “demand is hereby made upon your good office to immediately set up a disciplinary panel to investigate this case, and award appropriate punishment to the erring officers in line with the Armed Forces Act, 2004”.

“In addition, we strongly demand appropriate monetary compensation to be paid to our client for the unjustifiable violation of his fundamental human rights,” he added.

Phillip Shaibu, the immediate past Deputy Governor of Edo State, has said he has been vindicated by the Federal High Court judgment which invalidated the governorship primary election of Edo State.

In a reaction on Thursday to the judgment delivered by Justice Inyang Edem Ekwo, Shuaib claimed that what PDP tagged as a primary election on February 22, 2024, was nothing but a tea party with no force of law.

He said he had consistently and persistently cried out loud and clear that the PDP killed internal democracy with the fraudulent ways its purported primary election was conducted at the Samuel Ogbemudia stadium in Benin.

The former Deputy Governor maintained that those who voted for him at his parallel primary election were the authentic delegates lawfully chosen by the people to nominate the governorship candidate for PDP.

On the move by the All Progressives Congress, APC, for him to defect to the party, Shaibu claimed that there was nothing wrong as long as democracy remains a game for the vast majority of people.

“When you see a political party wooing people to its group, that party wants to win but when you see a party chasing people away as in the case of the PDP, that party is planning nothing but rigging of election.

Justice Inyang Edem Ekwo had in his judgment invalidated the February 22 PDP primary election on the ground that 378 delegates who were supposed to vote in the election were unlawfully excluded.

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