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Comedian I Go Dye dedicates Global Peace Advocate Award to “Endsars” victims
Top comedian and social commentator, Francis Agoda better known as I Go Dye who recently received United Nations Eminent Global Peace Advocate Appointment and Award has dedicated it to the victims of #EndSars protests and the #EndSars judicial panel, advising the government to look into the judicial panel’s recommendations to placate Nigerians.
In a letter made available to newsmen he said, “I wholeheartedly dedicate this United Nations Eminent Global Peace Advocate Appointment And Award bestowed on me to the victims of the Endsars protest and the judiciary panel that gave some insights and recommendations on how to curb future occurrence of such actions. Our pains are widened by the gap of poverty, unemployment and injustice.
I appeal to the government to look into the judicial panel’s recommendation and seek a better means to reward Nigerians with economic policies that will cushion the effect of poverty that’s motivating the criminal tendency across the nation.
He continues, “Declaring any group as terrorists, is not enough to stop crime, the government must create a secured environment especially with special attention on power generation for investors, so that our youths can get employment.
No matter how much is spent on war, or purchasing military equipment, none can stop the frustrated man from embracing violence, as a means of survival. When we fail to promote peace, by our simple failure to care for the less-privileged and reduce the poverty index in our country, crime will certainly increase.”
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Gospel singer Testimony Jaga gives Portable 3 days to apologise for slapping preacher
Testimony Jaga, the Nigerian gospel singer, has given Portable a three-day ultimatum to apologise to the preacher he slapped.
The ‘Zazoo Zeh’ hitmaker was heavily criticised on social media on Monday for slapping the man who he claimed was preaching close to his bar.
Jaga, while joining the chorus of condemnation against Portable, said he should have reported to the right authorities if the preacher’s actions were wrong.
In a video shared on his Instagram page, the gospel artiste claimed to have received divine instruction to advocate for the preacher.
He also warned Portable to issue a public apology within three days or face consequences.
“I’m giving you three days to apologise to that man,” he wrote.
“If that man Portable slapped is doing something wrong, can’t he call the law enforcement agencies to arrest him?
“Even if he does not like what the man was doing, he could have easily chased him away not slap him. That is somebody’s father, husband and uncle.
“If the pastor was a famous person who uses security guards, would he have slapped him? It is because the man has no one.
“I’m not against Portable, he might have done it out of pride but if he realises what he did, he should go and apologize to the man and make a video.
“That’s a mockery of someone’s God. Telling the man to go and call his God, is mockery. He has called his God and that’s why someone like me is talking now.
“God has told me to fight for the man. Who are we to judge anyone?”
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Dammy Krane petitions police over rift with Davido, demands $500k payment
Dammy Krane has petitioned Kayode Egbetokun, the inspector general of police, over his lingering dispute with Davido.
The feud between the pair started in October 2023 after Krane called out Davido on social media, claiming he owed him for songwriting contributions.
Krane also accused the ‘Assurance’ hitmaker of sabotaging his record deal with Sony Music.
In response to the allegations, Davido labeled Krane “ungrateful” and claimed he received no payment for their collaborations. Davido also mentioned that he provided shelter and support for Krane when he was homeless.
Since then, Krane has continued to attack Davido on social media; even accusing him of being involved in the death of his friend Tagbo Umeike. Tagbo died from alleged alcohol poisoning in October 2017.
Davido dismissed claims and threatened to sue Krane for “defamation of character and cyberbullying”.
In a letter posted on his social media pages, Krane accused Davido of several wrongdoings while addressing five key concerns.
The singer alleged that Davido and his allies are threatening his life. He also called for the re-opening of Tagbo’s death case.
Krane pleaded with the inspector-general to help lift the restrictions on his bank accounts, which he claimed made it difficult for him to access his funds.
The singer also appealed to Egbetokun to get Davido to “pay me all the money he owed for the song ‘Pere’”.
He claimed Davido agreed to pay him $500,000 for their collaborative song but has refused to pay him.
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Gospel singer Dele Gold is dead
Dele Agbeyo, the Nigerian gospel singer better known as Dele Gold, has passed away.
Agbeyo’s death was confirmed by Alayo Melody, his colleague, via social media on Wednesday.
Melody wrote, “Dele Gold died kee?? Ahhh This is getting too much ooo!!!! May God help us stop this untimely death. Dele Agbeyo May your soul rest well🙏🥲🥲”.
Wonder Doyin Kujore, another gospel singer, also expressed his grief on Instagram.
“Nothing in this world… let us live today and leave tomorrow for God. It saddens my heart to post about those who die prematurely, but I have to pay my last respects. Rest in peace Dele Agbotikuyo, Dele Gold,” he wrote.
Dele reportedly died after a brief illness.
Known as The Miliki Gospel King, the singer was a native of Usi, Ekiti state, but grew up in Faforiji, Osun state.
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