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Why killers of Kwara monarch released me

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An 83-year-old man, Pa Adeyemi Simon Aremu, has narrated how the kidnappers who gunned down the Olukoro of Koro in Ekiti Local Government of Kwara State, General Segun Aremu (rtd), released him.

The monarch was shot dead during the invasion of his palace two days ago.

After killing the monarch, the kidnappers abducted his wife and two others.

Aremu, who was among those abducted, said they were whisked into the forest amid sporadic shooting.

Speaking on the issue, Pa Aremu, a retired pastor, said, “I was having my dinner when suddenly six armed men entered my house and ordered me to follow them. It was while they were taking me away that they saw Olori under an Orange tree where she hid alongside a girl called Feranmi. They dragged the three of us inside the forest, shooting heavily in the process.

“It was a terrible and frightening situation for us. When I lost the energy to run, they began to drag me on the ground until we got to a spot where they ordered all of us to lie down facing the ground. Then, one of them told me to stand up and go back home. But I was afraid and my heart was literally in my mouth because I thought they would shoot me from behind while going.

“I think they saw that I was weak and my health status may cause them a setback on the way which made them release me. “It was when I got home that I saw the crowd at the palace that they had killed the monarch who was met in the pool of his blood.”

Chairman of the Transition Implementation Committee (TIC) of the council, Mr Kayode Bayode, said the bandits were demanding N100m for the release of remaining captives.

In a chat with journalists, he said, “They have contacted the family to demand N100m ransom. But we are still on the issue; that’s all I can can say for now.

“Though there is still panic in the community, the heavy presence of security has helped to calm the situation”, he submitted.

The kidnappers gave the family of the late monarch 48 hours to raise the money.

Koro community in the southern part of Kwara shares a border with Ekiti State and the community where two monarchs were ambushed and killed.

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Stephanie Linus and husband celebrate 13th wedding anniversary – Lifestyle Nigeria

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Stephanie Linus and husband celebrate 13th wedding anniversary

Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Stephanie Okereke Linus and her husband, Linus Idahosa celebrate their 13th wedding anniversary today.

Taking to her Instagram page, Stephanie shared stunning pictures of herself and her husband as she cheered to 13 years of incredible experiences and the creation of beautiful memories and dreams together.

Stephanie Okereke Linus and her husband, Linus Idahosa

The mother of two stated that each year with her husband always gets better than the last.

“Cheers to Thirteen years of amazingness and building beautiful memories and dreams together. Each year, always better than the last.
Happy 13th Anniversary, to us”.

Her colleagues and fans took to the comments sections to congratulate her happy union.

One Eserad Juliet wrote: “Happy anniversary to you both”

One Official Yetunde Bakare wrote: “Happy wedding Anniversary”

One Philomena Izuapa wrote: “Happy anniversary. More grace and blessings in Jesus name. Congratulations”

One Mo Onyinye wrote: “And cheers to more more years ahead ma’am”

One The Ream Queen Zaza wrote: “Yes oo. Thank you Jesus!! Happy anniversary Amazon Queen and King”

Chizzy Alichi wrote: “Happy anniversary my lady. Many greater years of love, leave and understanding”

Mimi Orjiekwe wrote: “HWA”

One Theodora Igboaruk wrote: “13 is a symbol of positive transformation and growth. May love, happiness and transformative growth continue to happen in secs in your marriage. Happy anniversary super woman”

One Miss Chimuanya wrote: “Congratulations to you both. Happy anniversary my day one crush”

One Jikedara Couture wrote: “Awwnnn God will continue strengthen untimely death will not ruin the bond”.

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Tinubu reveals source of terrorism financing in Nigeria

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President Bola Tinubu has stated that illegal mining is the major source of terrorism funding in Nigeria and Africa at large.

The president disclosed this on Monday, April 22, at the opening ceremony of a two-day African High-Level Meeting on Counter-terrorism, hosted by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) in Abuja.

He emphasized that it is money from other places that have been fuelling illegal mining in Africa, which has in turn been funding terrorism.

According to him, illegal mining, which has robbed countries on the continent of the natural resources that the government ought to have been deployed to meet their national needs is now being hijacked by terrorist groups in exchange for foreign cash, which is in turn used to buy more arms and ammunition.

“While we seek to address the root causes of terrorism, we must also attack the roots that feed this evil branch. Evolving from the tactics of yesterday, terrorism is becoming a greater threat as it perfects ways to continuously finance, re-equip, and re-supply itself for its sinister mission.

“Not only does it kidnap people, it kidnaps precious resources. Billions upon billions of dollars that legitimate governments should be using to sculpt better societies by providing education, health care, and food for its people now go to pay for weapons and mayhem.

“Look at the illegal mining that plagues so many of our nations today. Those who think illegal mining has no connection with financing terrorism are sorely mistaken. The international community has both the moral and legal obligation to help in this cause because it is outside money not African money that fuels the illegal operations.

“We shall be knocking on this door of the international community to answer this call for justice, peace, and fair play”, he said.

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Nigerian DJ attempts Guinness World Record for longest non-stop play, targets 250 hours

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Annabella Anuoluwa Sani, who goes by the alias DJ Bella, has set her sights on history by attempting to break the Guinness World Record for the longest live-stream concert by a DJ, aiming for 250 hours of continued DJing.

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The record for the longest marathon DJ concert live stream is 51 hours, and was achieved by Mark Ursa, a Belgian DJ in Salvador, Brazil who played from June 19 to 21, 2020.

Obinna Ajuonuma aka DJ Obi attempted and completed a 240-hour marathon at a Lagos cafe and is said to currently hold the record. However, Guinness World Records archives do not show that they have confirmed the record.

With over 16 years of experience behind the turntables, DJ Bella’s journey towards this monumental feat has been driven by passion, determination, and a desire to pave the way for female DJs in the industry.

In an exclusive interview with Skabash, DJ Bella’s sister, Vivian revealed that this ambitious undertaking had been in the works long before the recent surge in record-breaking attempts.

Vivian shed light on DJ Bella’s deep-rooted motivation, emphasizing her sister’s aspiration to make meaningful impact in the male-dominated realm of DJing. With a fervent belief in the power of representation, DJ Bella has made it her mission to shatter stereotypes and inspire other aspiring female DJs to pursue their dreams relentlessly.

While the financial investment required for such an ambitious endeavor was substantial, Vivian chose not to disclose the exact amount, underscoring the magnitude of the commitment involved. However, it’s evident that DJ Bella’s dedication to her craft knows no bounds, as she continues to push the boundaries of what is achievable in the music world.

As of the time of filing this report, DJ Bella has already surpassed the 95-hour mark.

SEE the Update of her performance below:

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