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‘We aren’t bullies’ — EFCC warns skit makers against misuse of its identity
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has warned skit makers and other social workers against unauthorised use of its operational identities.
The warning came on the back of a viral video, code-named: ‘EFCC and Army Wahala,’ which is gaining traction across social media.
In a statement on Wednesday, the anti-graft agency said the viral skit is a caricature of the operational etiquette of the EFCC.
The commission said the depiction of its “operatives in the video unleashing terror on suspects is not only embarrassing but also indicates a deliberate attempt to tarnish the image of the agency”.
The agency clarified that its operatives are “not bullies but trained as modern law enforcement officers, characterised by decency, civility, and respect for the public, including suspects”.
The EFCC also warned that it would take appropriate measures against such infringements, and “will not hesitate to bring to book anyone caught displaying its operational identities for any engagement”.
“‘EFCC and Army Wahala’ gaining traction across social media, once again, compels the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to reiterate its warning to skit makers and other social workers to desist from using the operational identities of the Commission illegally and irresponsibly, ” the statement reads.
“‘EFCC and Army Wahala’ is a caricature of the operational etiquette of the EFCC. The shameful characterization of supposed operatives of the Commission in the video unleashing terror on “suspects”, is not only embarrassing but indicative of a deliberate attempt to cast shadows on the image of the EFCC.
“Operatives of the EFCC are not bullies. They are trained as refined modern law enforcement officers rich in decency, civility, and respect for members of the public, including suspects of economic and financial crimes.
“Skit makers are warned again to desist from unauthorized use of the identities of the EFCC to ply their trade. The Commission will not hesitate to bring to book anyone caught displaying its operational identities for any engagement.”
The agency had previously warned skits and filmmakers against the unauthorised use of its branded jackets and symbols.
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‘If you had powers, your two wives would still be alive’ — VeryDarkMan replies Lazarus Muoka
VeryDarkMan, the controversial activist, has hit back at Lazarus Muoka, the general overseer of The Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Ministries, for calling him out.
The church has been under scrutiny since clips of the members sharing their strange testimonies went viral on social media.
In a recent video, Muoka called out VeryDarkMan, saying he was told the activist “made negative comments about my church”.
The cleric alleged that the social media influencer said “Chosen members will learn the hard way”.
Mouka said he told the person “VeryDarkMan is learning something today in a hard way” — implying that the activist is in a difficult situation due to his remarks about Chosen.
Reacting via his Instagram page, VeryDarkMan questioned Muoka’s powers, citing his “wives’ mysterious deaths”.
The social media influencer also criticised the church testimonies, referring to them as “exaggerated and ridiculous”.
“If you had this power, your two wives would still be alive. In 2010 you lost your first wife, Joy Muoka and then again you lost your second wife, ‘Pastor Ngozi Muoka. You should have worn ‘They are chosen’ clothes on their body so they would not have died,” he said.
“… miracle happens but not in the way your church members explain. They are exaggerating it.”
It was gathered that Mouka’s first wife died in 2010. His second wife was said to have passed away in July last year. She was buried buried last month.
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Mama No Network reveals how ex-husband, Baba Lanko ruined her acting career after divorce
Atinuke Kazeem, the Nigerian actress better known as Mama No Network, has opened up about her broken marriage to Baba Lanko, her colleague.
In an interview with actress Biola Bayo, Mama No Network revealed how she and Baba Lanko initially worked together to produce films.
She said their relationship, however, began to crumble after he found success and sought to marry another woman.
She claimed that after the dissolution of their marriage, Lanko blocked her from appearing in the same films as him. She added that but now, he hires her for roles.
“My ex-husband, Lanko, and I worked hard to produce many films. But when money and fame came, he told me he wanted to marry a new wife,” she said.
“After we parted ways, he told producers not to feature me in the same projects as him. Today, however, he now uses his money to call me for movie roles, and I give glory to God.”
The actress also recounted the struggles she faced with infertility during their marriage, including undergoing extreme measures like drinking kerosene, which made her bloated.
She added that God eventually “answered her prayers” by making her conceive naturally.
“I wasn’t the one who left the marriage; he simply stopped coming home. During our time together, I faced immense difficulties while trying to have a child. I went through hell,” she added.
“At one point, I was given kerosene to drink. All those desperate measures affected me, leading to my bloated stomach. When I finally gave up hope, God answered my prayers, and the pregnancy came naturally.”
In May 2023, Mama No Network remarried. She tied the knot to a younger partner.
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Karen Igho seeks reconciliation with husband after accusing him of abuse
Karen Igho, the winner of the 2011 Big Brother Africa reality show, has called for reconciliation with Yaroslav Rakos, her husband, after accusing him of abuse.
On Tuesday, the reality TV star took to social media to accuse Rakos of physical and sexual abuse. She alleged that he was attempting to gain custody of their children by falsely claiming she was mentally unstable.
She also urged the public to hold him accountable should any harm come to her.
Her outcry sparked concern among her followers and the public. Rakos has yet to respond to the allegations.
But in a new post via X on Wednesday, Igho expressed her desire for reconciliation, stating that she and her husband should put their differences aside for the sake of their children.
She also extended her gratitude to the public for their support.
“I want to thank my husband and father of my children for the wonderful years we had, and I pray we can focus on our children and shower them with love and care,” she wrote.
“Thank you, Nigeria, my home, and thank you, Africa, my heartbeat. I’m a true daughter of the soil. If God is for me, who can be against me? Nobody!!!”
Igho and Rakos tied the knot in Jos, Plateau in 2014 after a nine-year relationship. They have two children together.
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