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I was scared for my life – Skales recounts night EFCC broke into his home

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Nigerian singer Skales has narrated what went down the frightful night Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) operatives broke into his home.

Speaking as a guest on the latest Terms and Conditions podcast episode, he noted that the break-in traumatised him so much that he changed the locks and keys in his home and became more security conscious.

On the night of the raid, he had just returned from a performance and was asleep with his daughter, he was then suddenly woken up by the armed EFCC operatives who had broken in. According to his narrations, the officers woke him with a baton and had no identification on their vests and he was scared.

He began, “What happened was I went to perform at Felabration and I came back at night, usually my daughter comes to hang out with me and stuff so I just spend time with my daughter. So my daughter slept off and I slept off, and next thing I knew a stick just tapped me you know those kinds of sticks that police have. They tapped me and then I woke up and was wondering ‘Who the hell are you?’ When I looked up, I saw three or four guys with Ak-47’s in my bedroom, they already got in. Three or four hefty men like club bouncers wearing armoured jackets, they had no EFCC badges on them so I was like ‘what’s going on?’ and they were like ‘We’re EFCC’ and I was wondering how.”

Going on, Skales stated that the operatives took his phone from him and went through it without stating what they were looking for. The officers even snooped through his transaction history. After asking them numerous times why they came, they eventually told him that they were working based on a tip that they received. After this, they arrested one of his artists who was in his residence. Skales then disclosed that he was not called in for questioning after his friend was taken and his artiste is still in custody without being charged.

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‘Thank you for keeping me since 1942’ — Mama Rainbow writes God

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November 26, 2024 12:42 pm

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Idowu Phillips, the ace Nigerian actress better known as Mama Rainbow, has penned an open letter of gratitude to God.

The veteran recently took to her Instagram page to share the heartfelt letter alongside footage from her 82nd birthday photoshoot in October.

In the letter, Mama Rainbow appreciated God for her life, acknowledging His guidance and protection since her birth in 1942.

“Dear Heavenly Father, I come before You with a heart full of gratitude and humility. Thank You for saving my life and guiding me through every moment since 1942 until this very day,” she wrote.

Mama Rainbow also expressed gratitude to God for His unwavering presence, love, and mercy, which have sustained her through every trial and triumph.

“Your grace, love, and mercy have sustained me through every trial and triumph. Thank You, Father, for Your unwavering presence, for lifting me when I was weak, and for blessing me with the strength to keep moving forward. I am forever grateful for Your protection and faithfulness,” she added.

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Tacha announces relocation to UK

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November 26, 2024 12:35 pm

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Tacha Akide, the former Big Brother Naija (BBN) housemate, has announced that she is relocating to the United Kingdom.

In a post via X on Monday, the reality TV star sought divine guidance as she embarks on the new journey, saying: “Relocating to the UK. So help me God”.

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Although the reason behind her relocation remains undisclosed, Tacha will join the growing list of Nigerian celebrities who have made the move abroad.

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Tope Adebayo speaks on his ‘best director’ win at BON Awards

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November 26, 2024 9:29 am

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Tope Adebayo, the Nigerian filmmaker and actor, has expressed excitement about winning the ‘best director’ category at the 2024 Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards.

The annual award ceremony was held on Sunday, November 24, at the Sugar Factory Film Studios in Ilorin, Kwara.

Tope was awarded for his outstanding work on Femi Adebayo’s epic film, ‘Jagun Jagun: The Warrior’.

His win was part of a successful night for ‘Jagun Jagun: The Warrior’ which clinched six categories.

Speaking with TheCable Lifestyle at the event, Tope, Femi’s younger brother, described the win as a “big surprise”.

The movie director revealed he was not too hopeful about receiving the award. He said despite having high expectations for a long time, he was thrilled that his hard work finally paid off.

“I feel so excited because I’ve been expecting this for a very long time. I do not know why it was this delayed but thank God finally that I did it,” he said.

“Not really because you know I was hoping I could not get it. So today I was just in between, I was not really sure of it. When my name was called, I did not even know what to say. It came as a surprise, big surprise.”

‘Jagun Jagun: The Warrior’ won awards for ‘Best Actor’, ‘Best Costume’, ‘Best Indigenous Film’, ‘Best Production Design’, ‘Best Director’, and ‘Best Special Effect’.

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