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Court Admits CCTV Footage Of Baba Ijesha, After His Lawyers Says It Is Not Admissible

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It seems to be a minus one for Baba Ijesha and his defense counsel as the Lagos State High Court in charge of his case admits the closed-circuit television CCTV footage captured in comedienne Princess’ house where Baba Ijesha allegedly molested the teenager, 7 years after allegedly defiling her, as one of the evidences against him in the ongoing case.

Recall that the molestation and minor defilement allegation laid against the actor had had a court hearing today, a few weeks after his release. The CCTV footage had been leaked while the case was hot on social media by The PUNCH, with the claims that a Police source divulged it. Princess, the forster mother of the victim, however, said she has no hand in the release.\"Court

The State Director of Public Prosecution DPP, Olayinka Adeyemi presented three witnesses including Comedienne Princess against the actor who is being tried on a six-count charge which includes sexual assault by penetration, indecent treatment of a child, and sexual assault. Shortly after Princess gave an account of what transpired, Adeyemi presented a CD copy of the CCTV footage before the court as evidence before the Special Offences courts unit of the Lagos State High Court.

Read also: Princess Must Be Jailed Longer Than Baba Ijesha For Setting Him Up On CCTV – Actor Yomi Fabiyi

Baba Ijesha’s counsel, Babatunde Ogala however opposed this, arguing that the CCTV footage was not primary evidence. “Primary evidence is not secondary evidence. The maker of the CCTV footage is the primary evidence. The CD is secondary evidence which is not admissible”, he reportedly told the court.
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Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo however ruled that the footage can be admitted in the case as the witness and prosecution had laid enough foundation for its admission. She (Princess) has laid enough foundation, so it’s admissible. The witness has given enough information on it so I’ll allow it”, she said.\"CourtTRENDING VIDEO OF THE DAY: I Will Like To See Bobrisky Naked – Cossy Orjiakor Photos Credit: Getty

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AFRIMA President speaks on fostering collaboration within African music community as BridgeAfric launches in Malawi |

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The President/Executive Producer, All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, Mike Dada, would be sharing his thought at the BridgeAfric’s Southern Africa launch in Malawi on March 23, 2024.

It is in continuation of promoting and showcasing African artistes, providing them with platforms to reach a global audience beyond their home countries,

BridgeAfric is a revolutionary initiative aimed at connecting African artistes and industry professionals across the continent led by the dynamic Victoria Nkong.

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With the theme; importance of fostering collaboration within the African music community, Dada would be speaking on the significance of working together in promoting African music on a global scale.

In his statement, the AFRIMA President noted that there are potential for growth and success that come from uniting artistes, producers, and other stakeholders in the industry.

Dada, who lauded BridgAfric for its efforts in connecting Malawians artistes with industry professionals, helping them to build their careers and reach a wider audience, said he is committed to supporting initiatives like BridgAfric that empower African artists and promote the rich diversity of African music. He believes that by working together, they can create a more vibrant and inclusive music industry that celebrates the talent and creativity of artists from across the continent.

“This is very significant for the growth, development and promotion of the arts and music industry in Africa, especially when you look at it from the point of view of collaborations, the Malawi music industry and connecting to the center of the journey of the ongoing movements and the development of the African industry to the global audience,” Dada submitted.

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South African billionaire commits suicide

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A South African billionaire, Markus Jooste has committed suicide as he was found dead with a gunshot wound near Cape Town.

It was reported that the billionaire shot himself in the head while taking a walk just few minutes from his Stellenbosch home.

The former Steinhoff CEO had been involved in an accounting fraud scandal as he got a hefty fine on Wednesday.

Police are investigating, stating that no foul play is suspected.

“It is alleged that the victim sustained a gunshot wound at around 1520 (local time) at Kwaaiwater and succumbed to death on his way to hospital,” Western Cape police spokesperson Colonel Andre Traut said in a statement.

Jooste’s death comes after a fine from the Financial Sector Conduct Authority for false financial statements linked to Steinhoff’s near-collapse in 2017 due to accounting irregularities. 

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El-Rufai Speaks On Dumping APC For SDP

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A former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has denied rumours of his planned defection of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Social Democratic Party (SDP).

El-Rufai made an unexpected appearance at the SDP National Secretariat in Abuja on Wednesday.

The National Chairman of the SDP, Shehu Musa Gabam, and other chieftains of the party received the former Kaduna governor.

Reacting in a statement on Thursday issued by his spokesman, Muyiwa Adekeye, El-Rufai said he only visited the SDP headquarters to return a visit to the party’s chairman.

The former Minister said Gabam was among his friends who took part in the break of the Ramadan fast (Iftar) at his house in Abuja on Tuesday.

El-Rufai said he is known for being open and forthright, adding that his political decisions would not be subjected to speculation.

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