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- First look at the bride: Simi Osomo weds Dr Sid
- Bomb blast in Kano Catholic church kills 5
- Pics from Femi Otedola's fairytale dinner for daughter's birthday and graduation
- Boko Haram kidnaps wife of Cameroon's Vice Prime Minister
- Exercise, eat well, comb your hair, you'll get better sex - Funmi Iyanda's #advicefortheyoung
- Susan Chanel Skin care Line
- Photos: Supermodel Oluchi shows off hot bod in sweet pink lingerie
- Actress Taiwo Aromokun Lawal's twins clock 1 (birthday photos)
- Photo: Police avert another bomb blast in Kano
- New Music: CyndyO - Love Me Plenty
- Pics: Davido, Iyanya, Kaffy, Flavour win big at AFRIMMA Awards
- "I'm disappointed no secular artiste came for Kefee's burial' - Daddy Showkey
- Pics: Akon and Wale perform with Wizkid at his concert in New York
- Photos: Lipton Tea treats fans to VIP breakfast with Bovi
- "I don't have step kids, they are all my kids' Annie Idibia opens up in new interview
- Brothers who forced five friends to have sex with each other before shooting and burying them escape death penalty
- Pics: Two AK-47 rifles, live ammunition recovered from civil defence officer
- Who Is Hunk Brownie?
- Ex-MBGN Anna Banner's stunning new photos
- Check out actress Juliet Ibrahim's stunning outfit to Afrimma Awards
- Happy Sallah to all our Muslim brothers and sisters + GEJ's Sallah message
- Man spends 23years in prison for allegedly failing to bribe policeman
- Xovar Ramadan Blast
- Photos from Nollywood actor Jnr Pope's white wedding
- 16 church members suffocate, one dies at service
| First look at the bride: Simi Osomo weds Dr Sid Posted: 27 Jul 2014 09:10 AM PDT |
| Bomb blast in Kano Catholic church kills 5 Posted: 27 Jul 2014 09:16 AM PDT  5 people have been confirmed dead after a bomb was tossed into the premises of St. Charles Catholic Church in the Sabon Gari area of Kano City shortly after church service around 1pm today July 27th Confirming the incident, Mr Frank Mba, the Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Police said that five persons including two women, two men and a soldier guarding the premises of the church were killed in the attack as worshipers were leaving the church premises after service. Many others were injured |
| Pics from Femi Otedola's fairytale dinner for daughter's birthday and graduation Posted: 27 Jul 2014 07:25 AM PDT            Photo credit: Ovation International Magazine |
| Boko Haram kidnaps wife of Cameroon's Vice Prime Minister Posted: 27 Jul 2014 06:27 AM PDT  Mrs Ali was kidnapped alongside her domestic staff and one other person. The insurgents also killed 3 people in the attack on Kolofata, a town in Cameroon's Far North Region near Nigeria Colonel Felix Nji Formekong, the second commander of Cameroon's third inter-army military region (RMIA3) based in the regional headquarters of Maroua, said the sect members are believed to still be in the town fiercely engaging military officers "The situation is very critical here now, and as I am talking to you the Boko Haram elements are still in Kolofata town in a clash with our soldiers. Some of them have already taken away the wife of Vice Prime Minister Ahmadou Ali and her house help while the bodyguards of the Vice Prime Minister have succeeded in taking him out of the town to Mora," Formekong said, adding that there could be more casualties" he said |
| Exercise, eat well, comb your hair, you'll get better sex - Funmi Iyanda's #advicefortheyoung Posted: 27 Jul 2014 05:58 AM PDT |
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| Photos: Supermodel Oluchi shows off hot bod in sweet pink lingerie Posted: 27 Jul 2014 05:30 AM PDT   |
| Actress Taiwo Aromokun Lawal's twins clock 1 (birthday photos) Posted: 27 Jul 2014 05:18 AM PDT              |
| Photo: Police avert another bomb blast in Kano Posted: 27 Jul 2014 06:33 AM PDT   The Kano state commissioner of police, Mr. Aderenle Shinaba has confirmed the reports |
| New Music: CyndyO - Love Me Plenty Posted: 27 Jul 2014 04:58 AM PDT  Gorgeous and sultry singer, CyndyO has finally released the much-anticipated single "Love Me Plenty". As expected, the Eastern born act didn't disappoint but mesmerized with her unique melodic style laced with indigenous lyrics and an embracing delivery on the banging tune. Enjoy below.  CyndyO (real names Cynthia Onuoha) hails from the eastern part of Nigeria and she is in fact going to make a huge impact with this song if promoted well. I bet that she will be around for a long time to come. |
| Pics: Davido, Iyanya, Kaffy, Flavour win big at AFRIMMA Awards Posted: 27 Jul 2014 04:40 AM PDT   The highly anticipated African Muzik Magazine Awards, AFRIMMA held last night in Dallas and had big African Stars like Flavour, Kcee, Iyanya, Diamond Platnumz and international star T-pain dazzle on the stage with electrifying performances. Davido carted home the Best Male Artist and Artiste of the Year award with Flavour, Tiwa Savage, Iyanya, Kaffy Dance Queen also winning big. Find the full list of winners after the cut....  AFRIMMA 2014 WINNERS Best DJ Africa 2014- Dj Black (Ghana) Best African DJ USA 2014 - Dj Josh (Kenya) Best Video of the Year 2014- Flavour (Nigeria) Best Male East Africa 2014- Diamond (Tanzania) Best Male West Africa 2014- Davido (Nigeria) Best Female East Africa 2014- Lady Jaydee (Tanzania) Best Female West Africa 2014 - Tiwa Savage (Nigeria) Best Male Central Africa 2014 - Fally Pupa (Congo) Best Female Central Africa 2014- Gasha ( Cameroon) Best Male Southern Africa 2014- Khuli Chana (South Africa) Best African Group 2014- P-square (Nigeria) Best Male Diaspora 2014- Fuse ODG (Ghana) Best Female Diaspora 2014- Les Nubians (Cameroon) Best Female Southern Africa 2014- Zahara (South Africa) Best Dancehall Artist 2014 - Timaya (Nigeria) Best Dance in a Video 2014- Iyanya (Lekwa Ukwu) (Nigeria) Best Gospel Artiste 2014- Bahati (Kenya) Best Traditional Artist 2014- Flavour (Nigeria) Best Newcomer 2014- Stanley Enow (Cameroon) Best Video Director 2014- Ogopa Dj's (Kenya) Music Producer of the year 2014- Dj Oskido (South Africa) Best Dance Group 2014- Imagneto (Nigeria) Best Rap Act 2014- Sarkodie (Ghana) Best Collaboration 2014- Mafikizolo ft Uhuru (Khona) (South Africa) Song of the Year 2014- Kcee (Nigeria) Artist of the Year 2014- Davido (Nigeria) Leadership in Music Award 2014- 2face Idibia Legendary Award 2014- Yvonne Chaka Chaka Transformational Leadership Award 2014- Chief Dr. Godswill Akpabio It's all about crossing boundaries with music. Davido, Flavour, Diamond Win Big At African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA) k |
| "I'm disappointed no secular artiste came for Kefee's burial' - Daddy Showkey Posted: 27 Jul 2014 04:31 AM PDT  "I was disappointed that artistes did not come to show love to their own. It is not a good thing. The lady died and it is sad for her family. Musicians ought to have showed up and rallied round her people, to show that they care. It was only the gospel musicians that showed up, meaning there is no love in this industry. Nobody cares about you if you drop dead tomorrow. I told you I was away for 3 years because of my spinal cord injury. Nobody came to visit me during that time. No one from my generation of singers came to identify with me and that is bad for a man who has given much to the industry. This makes me think that we don't care about ourselves in this industry. As the Yoruba people say, Oju aaye ni a nse o meaning, na eye service we dey do to oursefu!"he said. Continue He said that in the industry, he doesn't have any friend "I don't have a friend oh. This life wetin my eyes don see, no be small thing oh! That experience is enough to make you cut-off, because when they see me with money they associate with Showkey; but when Showkey had a challenge, an accident- no one could call or say we feel your pain. So me, I no get friend. My friends are those in Ajegunle that we can say the truth to ourselves. It is only Pasuma that I can call my friend- he comes to my house anytime and we chat about things" he said. |
| Pics: Akon and Wale perform with Wizkid at his concert in New York Posted: 27 Jul 2014 03:56 AM PDT   Wale with Wizkid Akon |
| Photos: Lipton Tea treats fans to VIP breakfast with Bovi Posted: 27 Jul 2014 04:02 AM PDT  26 lucky fans of Bovi from "The Wake Up to Lipton Radio Show" were recently treated to a VIP Breakfast session with the comedian at the Sheraton Hotel & Suites Ikeja. These fans, some of whom came in from Ogun, Ondo, Kogi, Owerri, Lagos, and Abuja, Port-Harcourt and Kwara states, got to spend 2 hours interacting and getting to know the comedian one-on-one. They all had an exciting and wonderful time at the event and went home with other Lipton giveaways. Continue...  The Wake Up to Lipton Radio Show is a 5 minute recorded radio show anchored by Bovi which allows consumers and listeners to the show to start their day right by listening to funny twists on popular phrases. Airing commenced on different radio stations pan Nigeria, while also engaging listeners via the Lipton Nigeria Facebook page www.facebook.com/Liptonnigeria According to Vivian Ihaza, Category Manager, Tea & Spreads, Unilever Nig Plc, "Lipton wakes you up mentally; it is what people take before leaving the house in the morning, or when they get to work. That is why Lipton is not just the number one tea brand in Nigeria but is also certified by Euro monitor as the number one hot tea beverage in the world". "The radio show was conceived from a strong desire to help the Lipton Tea consumers and all listeners to the show kick-start their day in a lighter happier mood and ultimately, have a positive effect the rest of the day". One of the winners, Mr Egede Gift Collins, who came in from Port-Harcourt spoke about how "excited" he was to have breakfast with a celebrity like Bovi, and was grateful to Lipton for the opportunity. Also speaking at the event, Bovi stated that having breakfast with the fans "was like a homecoming, and very satisfying", as he finally got to put faces to some of his listeners on radio and those who interacted with the Lipton Facebook page. Aside from the Wake up To Lipton Radio show anchored by Bovi, Lipton has embarked on number of activities to give back to their consumers, between March and May 2014, there was the Lipton and Blue Band consumer promotion where loyal consumers were rewarded with gift items upon purchase of either Lipton tea or Blue Band margarine. There was also a Lipton tea party which was held for a select group of loyal consumers and partners. At the moment, Lipton is also being sampled freely to Muslim consumers across several mosques pan Nigeria to celebrate with them. Ihaza stated that "there would be even more activities geared towards celebrating and rewarding loyal consumers".                   |
| "I don't have step kids, they are all my kids' Annie Idibia opens up in new interview Posted: 27 Jul 2014 03:28 AM PDT   Ordinarily, people would expect to see the pompous wife of a big star like Tuface but that does not seem to be the case with you. You're so humble? Your parents separated 20 years ago. How did it affect you? My mother bred us from childhood to adulthood because of the divorce. I was almost a tom boy growing up with my brothers. It's heartbreaking when you live with your parents happily and suddenly, they part ways. Sincerely, we were terribly affected emotionally. It was especially tough where it was only our mother that was attending functions in school and taking care of our needs. It was emotionally sapping and my brothers have their own fair share of memories. It affected me so much while in secondary school because I was always sad going home after school hours to see my mother living without my father. But mum tried her best to make life meaningful for us; she is my hero. And I appreciate God for being there for us. How old were you when your parents divorced? Maybe, nine or 10. I was in primary school when it all happened and I remember everything but it is irrelevant talking about it now because we have moved on. Could you talk about the sacrifices you made as a kid to support your mother financially? I was always running home during lunch break to prepare lunch for my younger brother but unfortunately, we lost him at 15 years of age. It was really tough! I had to assist my mother in her shop which was very close to our house after school. She was also working to make ends meet. How did your brother die? We don't like talking about it in the family because we miss him dearly. He was an intelligent and brave boy; he died of tuberculosis. Where did you grow up? We lived in Ibadan with our parents when my father was working with Mobil and my mother was a house wife. She remained a house wife until they separated. I was born with a silver spoon but I didn't grow up with it. After their divorce, my mother got a job with Mobil working as a cook to support us. Thereafter, we moved to Jakande Estate, Lekki, Lagos. From there we moved to Thomas Estate, also on the Island. After the entire struggle, God has blessed us tremendously. I am the last child. My eldest brother is married and my elder brother lives in Atlanta; he is also married. How did that experience shape you? It made me stronger and independent as a woman. As the only girl, my mother taught me to do domestic chores. Today as a married woman, I have domestic staff but I still cook and do house chores. I started working immediately after I graduated from secondary school at age 15. I worked as a sales girl in a boutique and two other places before I got admission to study, leading up to my diploma. I also worked part time as an undergraduate of Computer Science at the Lagos State University when I was 18-years-old. Thereafter, I got admission into the University of Lagos where I bagged a degree in Theatre Arts. Growing up wasn't easy, my sister. I have never shared this before in the media but I think God wants His name to be exalted in my life. What is your advice to couples on divorce? Honestly, divorce is the worst punishment any parent could subject children to because it's the children that will face the consequences of their actions. Divorce shouldn't be considered as an option when couples face-off. It is advisable to settle rather than divorce. Why did you get married if you cannot forgive and reconcile with your partner? I don't wish my kids to pass through my experience regarding divorce. I always use my parents-in-laws as an example and I try to emulate them in my marriage. After all these years, they are still deeply in love with each other. Even at their age, they still enjoy each other's company and that is amazing. Have you reconciled with your father? I have reconciled with him. I did seven years ago. Our mother always encouraged us to forgive our father and love him regardless of the past. I have a very good relationship with my father now. Let's talk about the industry that brought you to limelight. How did you come into Nollywood? I attended so many auditions after my secondary education and I also did some modelling jobs for a while earning as little as N2000. The highest fee I ever earned was N5000 but I wasn't discouraged. I worked with Dakova and KC Jabari and I also did ushering jobs at events. I was an usher at Queen Onokala's first album launch. I was also second runner-up of Queen of All Nations Beauty Pageant. It was after the beauty pageant that I made my Nollywood debut. How long have you been in the industry? I have spent over four years as a professional. I came into Nollywood in 2009. Before then I had featured in minor roles while in the University. After graduation and the birth of my first baby, I got deeply involved in acting. What do you enjoy most about being an actress? I love stepping into other people lives, living it and depicting it to the best of my abilities and it's always been a delight. Have you ever played a role you later regretted? I wouldn't play it if it's not acceptable to me. Are you saying that even if you are paid a huge amount of money, you wouldn't play if it's not acceptable? Sometimes I actually accept scripts because of the character and not the amount involved. I also consider the energy and intellectual ability that the character demands because I love playing roles that challenge my ability and skills. Basically, I act for the passion and not just for the monetary gains. Have you ever been embarrassed by a fan? I learned a lot from my husband who became a superstar before my foray into Nollywood. So, mine is a piece of cake. I don't tag them embarrassing because it's a price you have to pay for fame. How has motherhood been so far? I enjoy being a mum. God has blessed me with two wonderful kids. It's wonderful though, tasking, stressful and sometimes depressing, especially when you are a working mum. But I try to create time to be with my kids no matter my busy schedule. I make sure I am always involved in my daughter's school activities. It would interest you to know that I am my daughter's lesson teacher. And I must appreciate my lovely mother for making life meaningful for me by teaching me so much; she has been a wonderful mother and grandmother. What do you enjoy most about being a mother? I admire watching my little baby bubble with life. Watching my first daughter grow is nothing short of a blessing from God. They give me joy and I celebrate motherhood whenever my daughter calls me mama. It's a wonderful feeling looking at this creatures God has blessed me with; in fact, they are the best things in my life. You are presently on set, could you tell us about the movie you are working on? We are working on a movie entitled Perfect Snake. I am actually playing female lead. I love the role because it is one of my most challenging roles. In fact, the character is my direct opposite. She is a girl that doesn't smile and is mean. She is a rich kid who does all her father's dirty deals and is sexually involved with her brother. It's been fun coming on set in the morning and driving home in the middle of the night. Who is the perfect snake in the movie? You will find out after watching the movie when it is released; I wouldn't let the cat out of the bag. There is this popular saying 'no pain, no gain'. Have you had any experience in life that actually made you cry? I actually cried the day I gave birth to my first child, Isabella. They were tears of joy. I held her and kissed her to appreciate the mercy and grace of God upon my life. And I also cried the day I lost my younger brother. And of course, I cried on my wedding day. Why did you cry on your wedding day which should be your happiest? Indeed it was a long journey. We dated for years before we got married on that fateful day, which was my happiest moment in life. My mother was filled with joy seeing her only daughter getting married to her soul mate. In fact, both families were elated. When did you meet Tuface and how long have you been married? I met my husband in 1999 and we started dating in 2002. We dated till we got married. Though, there were times we had differences during courtship but the bond we shared and our love for each other took us to the altar. We have been married for over two years and I feel like it's been forever. Your husband has been linked with rumours concerning women. How do you handle those moments, especially the recent one about him impregnating a banker? I really don't pay attention since I am married to a man that understands me. In fact, most times we laugh over these rumours. Any time such rumours come up in the media, my husband calls me immediately on the phone asking if I have seen what was written. And I reply that I have and we laugh over it and move on because we know that those rumours will not tear us apart. On the recent rumour about him impregnating a banker, I don't know what they stand to gain with idle gossip. I had just delivered my baby, Olivia. She was barely two months old but we overcame it. Could you share some of your labour room experiences? The coming of my first baby was easier but my second baby was not easy. I was screaming and calling on God. I had my babies through caesarean section. I appreciate God but I wish it was through normal delivery. I always remember the pains I had after their delivery because it's not the normal way of giving birth but the major pains that go with CS. However, regardless of the process, I give God all the glory. Have you ever felt like having your husband present in the labour room? He was around during the delivery of my first baby though, he was not allowed into the theatre. He was 24 hours late for the delivery of my second baby. I was so angry with him but he apologised and I forgave him. Which of the rumours published about your husband hit you hardest? None, I just want gossips to leave us alone to enjoy our blissful lives together. We don't disturb them, why are they disturbing our peace? And I also want to appreciate our fans for being there for us. Most celebrities' marriages break up. How are you able to enjoy a stable marriage? I married my friend and we trust, love and respect each other so much. And that has remained the bed rock of our marriage. Your husband has admitted that you are his African Queen. What actually attracted you to him? I was very young when we started dating. Honestly, I can't explain what it is but I just want to be around him always and it just grew into what it is today. Was he your first love? I wouldn't answer this question but I think so. Tell me what I want to hear, is he? (smiles) He is my love. How does your husband react after watching some of the romantic roles you acted including those where you had to kiss another man? They are two different things but my husband has asked me not to act in bad movies. I am g lad to express my ability as a professional. And concerning playing romantic roles, my husband always say to me, 'if you have to act a romance scene, you have to do it well or you don't do it at all.' Are you saying he is not a jealous guy? (laughter) No. He is actually a very jealous husband. How are you coping living with your step children? I don't have step children; they are my kids. They are innocent, smart and adorable kids. We have a good family relationship with our kids in America and Nigeria. Zion has a great sense of humour, he is always attached to his sister, Isabel; they are age mates and they always disagree to agree in love. It's fun watching them stay together whenever they come to their family home. Honestly, we want our children to enjoy their childhood by the grace of God in unity and love. And I really appreciate their mothers for their great understanding and their father, for making our children his priority in life. Your husband stated in an interview that he is done making kids. Do you still wish to have more kids? (Smiles) That's funny. God has blessed us with seven children so I think we have enough. But if God blesses us with one more child, who am I to say no. Are you planning to produce a movie like your colleagues? I am working towards producing a movie soon but aside that, my NGO would soon be lunched. I am working presently with a colleague and friend, Tana Adelana. Our first project will be in Jakande Estate schools, located in Lekki. The objective is to assist pupils to have a comfortable environment for learning. Do you also consider acting beyond Nollywood? I will if the opportunity comes but I don't have American accent and I don't like pretending. If I am given an African woman's role to play, why not? After all, Rita Dominic is now in Hollywood, which is a commendation for Nollywood. |
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| Pics: Two AK-47 rifles, live ammunition recovered from civil defence officer Posted: 27 Jul 2014 01:35 AM PDT 
 In his statement to the Police, ASC Idris Saidu stated that he bought the arms and ammunition as part of his personal contribution to his maternal community who are presently engaged in communal crisis with the Fulanis in Taraba State – an action clearly intended to fuel communal tension and strife within the state. The suspect, who has given useful information to the Police that will lead to the arrest of his accomplices, will be arraigned in court as soon as investigation into the case is completed. Meanwhile, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP MD Abubakar, CFR, NPM, mni, psc while commending the member of the public whose information led to the arrest of the suspect, enjoins other citizens to emulate this patriotic act and support the security Forces with credible information in their effort at making Nigeria safer for all. ACP FRANK MBA FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER, FORCE HEADQUARTERS, ABUJA. |
| Posted: 27 Jul 2014 01:40 AM PDT  Swedish music star and multi Instrumentalist, Hunk Brownie, is a Sweden-based Nigerian who has achieved a lot in his music career. Brownie who is a pianist on blues and jazz music was a contestant in Swedish Idol (2010). Real name Chima Okpe gained nationwide recognition on the TV program haven aired before millions of viewers in Sweden. Among the 3-man jury sits were Andreas Carlsson a renowned music producer with credits to Britney Spears, Kiss and others, who among other comments, called Hunk Brownie a star in the making. Continue... The super singer Hunk Brownie with knowledge of various genres of music and to execute them is set to launch his music band into African market. He is double as the founder & CEO "Brownie Music" a music production company based in Sweden. Watch out, as Brownie brings it all back home! Download and Listen to Sari Sari and PartyManu feat. DJ Arafat HulkShare Link: Sari Sari - http://www.hulkshare.com/ PartyManu feat. DJ Arafat - http://www.hulkshare.com/ Watch "In My Bed" his Swedish Idol Auditions 2010 https://www.youtube.com/watch? |
| Ex-MBGN Anna Banner's stunning new photos Posted: 27 Jul 2014 07:14 AM PDT |
| Check out actress Juliet Ibrahim's stunning outfit to Afrimma Awards Posted: 27 Jul 2014 01:09 AM PDT |
| Happy Sallah to all our Muslim brothers and sisters + GEJ's Sallah message Posted: 27 Jul 2014 04:22 AM PDT  I felicitate with all Nigerians, especially our Muslim brothers and sisters on the auspicious occasion of this year's Eid-el-Fitri celebrations .I congratulate all of our countrymen and women who have successfully undertaken the purifying Ramadan fast. As we celebrate Eid-el-Fitri, it is my hope and prayer that Ramadan's spiritual lessons and the Holy Prophet's teachings of piety, love, justice, fairness, equity, peaceful co-existence with others, tolerance, honesty and dedication to duty will remain with us all for the benefit and greater glory of our dear nationMay the lessons and blessings of the Holy Month also permeate into us all, and positively influence our attitudes towards our fellow countrymen and women, irrespective of their religion or places of origin; and promote greater commitment to the peace, unity and stability of the nation. Although the observance of the Holy Month was sadly tainted in parts of the country with the continuing atrocities of extremists and terrorists in our midst, I urge all patriotic Nigerians to remain strong and resolute in defence of freedom, unity, law and order, peace, security and progress of the nation. I feel the pains and anguish of all our compatriots who have experienced the harrowing impact of terrorism unleashed on them by brainwashed and misguided agents of evil and disunity, but we must never throw up our hands in helplessness and despair as the terrorists and purveyors of anarchy want. Going forward, let us all remain unwaveringly committed to showing solidarity with our Armed Forces and security agencies and giving them the full support they require to prosecute the war against terrorism to a successful conclusion. I assure all Nigerians, once again, that we are totally committed to winning that war, putting the scourge of terrorism and insecurity rapidly behind us and giving the fullest possible attention to the urgent task of improving the living conditions of our people in all parts of the country. We cannot and will not be deterred from our goal of positively transforming our nation into a strong, united, progressive, stable, secure and prosperous nation in which all citizens will live in peace in spite of our immense diversities. May Almighty Allah continue to bless our nation and all who have successfully undertaken this year's Ramadan Fast. I wish you all happy and peaceful Eid-el-Fitri celebrations. GOODLUCK EBELE JONATHAN, GCFR |
| Man spends 23years in prison for allegedly failing to bribe policeman Posted: 26 Jul 2014 02:20 PM PDT 
Prior to 1989, Calistus Ike had dreamt of becoming a very successful business man. Little did he know that he was going to spend seven years as an awaiting trial inmate and another 16 years on the death row. As the first son and bread winner of his family at that time, Ike, had all his dreams quashed after he was sentenced to death following his refusal to pay N200 bribe to the policeman that investigated an allegation against him. Luck however shone on him when through the intervention of a France- based human right group, Avocats Sans Frontieres, ASFF, also known as 'Lawyers Without Borders France', the Edo state government, pardoned him and approved his release from prison in 2012. Reliving the harrowing times he had in jail and circumstances that led to his conviction with Saturday Vanguard, this disconsolate erstwhile death row inmate, insisted that he was innocent of the allegation that left him at the mercy of the hang-man, even as he called for a total overhaul of the criminal justice system in Nigeria. Describing himself as a "lucky-survivor", Ike, who is now in his early fifties, stressed that so many innocent Nigerians are currently languishing in various prison facilities across the federation. "The unfortunate thing is that some of the people I left in prison did not even have a case-file. Some of them had stayed as 'awaiting-trial' inmates for more than 10 years", he lamented. Narrating the story of his life, Ike said: "It happened to me in the year 1989. I was resident in Benin, the Edo state capital. There was a man that lived in the same compound with me. His wife had stomach problem and he asked me to lead him to somewhere to collect a root (herbal medicine) for his wife. We went there about 5pm. After escorting him to the place where he collected the medicine, I returned to my house. The next day, I went to do my business. I did not know that the same man had engaged police to look for me and the other man that gave him the root, a man I didn't even know. When I heard that police came to look for me, I inquired about the station they came from and went there myself. "I reported myself and asked why they came to look for me. They told me that there was an allegation that I conspired with the man we collected medicine from his house and broke into my neighbour's house- who was the same man I accompanied to get the roots for his wife- and stole his properties. I never knew that they had equally arrested the man that gave us the root. Thereafter, the policeman handling the case insisted that I must write a confessional statement otherwise he would deal with me. I refused to write anything. I told him that I would only narrate the exact thing that happened''. "It was at that juncture that he started beating me with 'Koboko'. He flogged me mercilessly that day. I was tortured until the D.P.O in charge of the station asked him to stop and just take my statement. After I gave them my statement, the same policeman that flogged me, came back and said that he could not find any evidence to pin the alleged crime on me. He said that he had concluded all the investigations and found nothing against me. "However, he said I should give him N200 so that he would drop the case and allow me to go home. Remember, we are talking about 1989. As at that time, that amount was big money to me. So, I told him I had no such money to give out. I stood my ground that I was innocent of the charge and even asked them to take me to court if indeed they thought that I had a case to answer. Within two days, the policeman took the matter to court. We went to court, at the Magistrate court, the policeman freed the other man I was accused with and pinned the whole charge on me. "From the Magistrate court, he took me to the Military Tribunal where the case changed overnight. From the original allegation of 'burglary and theft', I was charged with armed robbery.Whereas the Policeman and that my compound man whose properties were allegedly stolen, as well as his wife, testified before Tribunal, I had no one to testify for me. I was left with only God and no one else. "After a long run of the trial, I was convicted and sentenced to death for a crime I never committed or even imagined. I never for once had such dream for my life, but I was condemned to death.Nonetheless, my faith in God never wavered, I kept asking him to vindicate me. I was in death sentence cell in Edo state for over 14 years. After then, I was transferred to Enugu prison. "One day, I was there, inside the prison with other inmates when information got to me that there were some people from France that were helping inmates in Benin prison. I quickly called my brother and asked him to take my plight to those people, maybe they could help me to regain my freedom. "By the special grace of God, within three months, I was let loose from the grip of the wicked of this world and I thank God for it. What I however want Nigerians to know is that there is great level of injustice in our judiciary and because of that, many innocent people have died for crimes they never committed.'' "Some of our lawyers are not helping matters. All they are interested in is money. Some cases they know they don't have the capacity to handle they will just force themselves into them and their clients will be condemned and killed. Before my very eyes, I witnessed executions that took the lives of over 48 young and energetic men and women . It is a painful thing to experience. I was released in 2012. After I was arrested in 1989, I stayed as awaiting trial inmate for seven years, and stayed on death row for 16 years. My case did not go up to the Supreme Court. It was tried by the military tribunal so I didn't even have the opportunity to go on appeal. "My experience in the prison was very traumatic. That place is hell on earth! Some of the prison warders are very wicked- even though there are some good ones too. The bad ones are tormentors. They torment inmates at will. The food inside there is nothing to write home about. Roofs of some of the cells leak badly when it rains. Getting good medication is rather a luxury too big to imagine, except in critical cases or upon an order of the court. In the prison, every inmate is left to his own fate. Inmates are suffering badly even the awaiting trial inmates too. "It hurts me when I see them on TV claiming that they are reforming the prisons. I am telling you today that they are doing nothing. Anyone that is so convinced that our prisons are better now should volunteer and spend a weekend inside any of our prisons. The hardship inside there is better imagined than experienced.I saw hell! If the government gets up now and say they are reforming prisons, they are doing nothing! I am saying this because I experienced it for 16 years on the death row". |
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