Looking Glass: Meet Tatah Emmanuel Bantar, The Visionary Poet of the Week

Tatah Emmanuel Bantar: The Teaching Teacher

Cameroon’s new Penal code went into effect after being promulgated into law by the Head of state, President Paul Biya. Although Common Law lawyers and Members of Parliament decried that it had numerous flaws, It is right because it’s right ( a Poem) by Tatah Emmanuel Bantar makes a spicy ode into the New Penal Code, exploring its multiple facets.  The title itself puts to test the rule of law and paints a bigger picture of it. The poem moves stealthily from equity to equality down to parity and neutrality, enduring the theme of a regular steam to control bad habits– then it moves towards a revolutionary tone and encourages good governance with recurring emphasis on Accountability, Responsibility, Integrity and Unity.  

Towards the end, It is right because It’s Right explodes into a moral weapon for the powerful and right.  

In this piece, Tatah Emmanuel anticipates that New Penal Code will not only resist possessions but will also create an atmosphere in which family lives will be reinforced, real estate businesses fortified leading to economic, political and social equality. He sees all these acts as the total sum of a progress towards sanctity.
 Where below is the Poem in its entirety:

It is right because it’s right!

It is right!

When states operate in the ambit of justice and equity,

So that courts impart justice and judgment on the bases of equality,

And in the name of the people of a democracy trimmed with parity,

And cases are decided on, in the sole interest of the citizens in neutrality,

It is right because it’s right!

It is right!

When budgets are executed with reasoned accountability,

So that justice and equality usher in desired responsibility,

In as much as reliability and answerability ensnare integrity,

And a credible, impartial and liable leadership fortifies unity,

It is right because it’s right!

It is right!

When human laws are voted and promulgated in objectivity,

Whilst staffing and appointments are completed with impartiality,

So that decisions taken to fund equal opportunities earn credibility,

And localized gender equality stimulates citizens to exert in honesty,

It is right because it’s right!

It is right!

Wherein lives are lived to satisfy and venerate God in His goodness,

Folks the world over maneuvers in the compass of love and fairness,

So that chairs are arranged in the banquet with classic classlessness,

And without discrimination, displaying characterized righteousness,

It is right because it’s right!

It is right!

Should plans be worthy enough and more is desire of sameness,

So that booties of endeavours are allotted with even handedness,

Hence couples enjoy monogamy as a function of time in faithfulness,

And the polygamies run in squadron of spouses with guilelessness,

It is right because it’s right!

It is right!

Proviso proprietors of firms operate with fair mindedness,

So much such that employees and the likes toil in faithfulness,

And by so doing, that which is right is done in openness,

And the sum total is a movement toward holiness,

It is right because it’s right!

By Tatah Emmanuel Bantar

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Looking Glass: Meet Tatah Emmanuel Bantar, The Visionary Poet of the Week

Cameroon’s new Penal code went into effect after being promulgated into law by the Head of state, President Paul Biya. Although Common Law lawyers and Members of Parliament decried that it had numerous flaws, It is right because it’s right ( a Poem) by Tatah Emmanuel Bantar makes a spicy ode into the New Penal Code, exploring its multiple facets.  The title itself puts to test the rule of law and paints a bigger picture of it. The poem moves stealthily from equity to equality down to parity and neutrality, enduring the theme of a regular steam to control bad habits– then it moves towards a revolutionary tone and encourages good governance with recurring emphasis on Accountability, Responsibility, Integrity and Unity.  

Towards the end, It is right because It’s Right explodes into a moral weapon for the powerful and right.  

In this piece, Tatah Emmanuel anticipates that New Penal Code will not only resist possessions but will also create an atmosphere in which family lives will be reinforced, real estate businesses fortified leading to economic, political and social equality. He sees all these acts as the total sum of a progress towards sanctity.

 Poem

It is right because it’s right!

It is right!

When states operate in the ambit of justice and equity,

So that courts impart justice and judgment on the bases of equality,

And in the name of the people of a democracy trimmed with parity,

And cases are decided on, in the sole interest of the citizens in neutrality,

It is right because it’s right!

It is right!

When budgets are executed with reasoned accountability,

So that justice and equality usher in desired responsibility,

In as much as reliability and answerability ensnare integrity,

And a credible, impartial and liable leadership fortifies unity,

It is right because it’s right!

It is right!

When human laws are voted and promulgated in objectivity,

Whilst staffing and appointments are completed with impartiality,

So that decisions taken to fund equal opportunities earn credibility,

And localized gender equality stimulates citizens to exert in honesty,

It is right because it’s right!

It is right!

Wherein lives are lived to satisfy and venerate God in His goodness,

Folks the world over maneuvers in the compass of love and fairness,

So that chairs are arranged in the banquet with classic classlessness,

And without discrimination, displaying characterized righteousness,

It is right because it’s right!

It is right!

Should plans be worthy enough and more is desire of sameness,

So that booties of endeavours are allotted with even handedness,

Hence couples enjoy monogamy as a function of time in faithfulness,

And the polygamies run in squadron of spouses with guilelessness,

It is right because it’s right!

It is right!

Proviso proprietors of firms operate with fair mindedness,

So much such that employees and the likes toil in faithfulness,

And by so doing, that which is right is done in openness,

And the sum total is a movement toward holiness,

It is right because it’s right!

By Tatah Emmanuel Bantar

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Prophet T.B. Joshua Releases Video Evidence on His Predicted About Terrorist Attack in France

Following the fresh terror attack in France which left over 80 persons dead, a video has surfaced on how Prophet T.B. Joshua, prophesied the terror attack.

The video  on YouTube shows how Prophet T.B. Joshua, the founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations, SCOAN, prophesied a terror attack which eventually happened  in France where over 80 persons were killed in Nice, France.

 The sad story goes that a gunman driving a lorry shot sporadically into a crowd of people in the southern French city of Nice during the celebration of the Bastille Day (French Independence day) national holiday on Thursday.

 The video clip released by Prophet T.B Joshua's church, disclosed that on July 10, the Prophet reportedly gave a televised prophetic message at the SCOAN in Lagos, regarding an attack on Thursday, July 14.

 “Since morning, God keeps saying we should pray and fast on Thursday to avert any attack in any nation. On Thursday, this coming Thursday, pray and fast.

“I said which nation? I can’t say which nation the attack they are talking about. But every nation just pray on Thursday an attack on any nation should be averted,” T.B Joshua said in the video clip.

 Below is the video as shared by T.B. Joshua’s broadcasting network, Emmanuel TV, six hours after the attack, as the church claimed the Prophet known for his prophecies, foresaw the attack.

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Nobel Lareaute, Wole Soyinka Speaks out on Biafra

 Prof. Wole Soyinka has finally spoken out over the continued marginalization of the Igbos as he gives his backing to Biafrans.

Prof. Wole Soyinka

 Nigeria's first Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka has given his support to Biafran agitators seeking for independence from Nigeria.

 The renowned poet revealed the reasons why he is backing Biafrans as he said the Igbo people have been so wronged that they have no choice than to consider opting out of Nigeria.

 According to a report by DailySun, Prof. Soyinka spoke on Al Jazeera, yesterday where he shed light on his support for Biafra agitators.

 “I am very much pro- Biafra because I recognise that the Igbo have been wronged desperately.

 “They have been brutalised in a way that justifies their feeling that they were not part of the nation.

 “Let me also say this, Biafrans are not entirely innocent in this affair. They were not, but the unleashing of such venom, such devastation on them as a people, was sufficient to justify their decision not to be part of the nation.

 “I was pro-Biafran in the sense that I felt that they needed justice.”

 Soyinka denied he was a troublemaker, especially in the Biafran crisis, but added, “I grew up in certain circumstances being very conscious politically, in this very Abeokuta; my mother was involved in the politics, my aunt, Mrs. Funmilayo Ransome Kuti was a leader…

 “I grew up among political arguments on issues that concern humanity and I find that basically gravitated towards recognising the basic worth of human beings.

 “Something I disagree when they call me a patriot because I don’t agitate on some certain entity called a nation; I agitate on humanity.”

 He criticised the removal of History and teaching of the Biafran crisis in schools.

 “Officials do not want to confront their own history, especially the history in the making of which they feel uncomfortable but, if you do not confront your past, you are going to mess up your future.”

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SDF Shadow Cabinet Minister Debunks Allegations that Osih is Presidential Candidate

Vanigasen Mochiggle: Shadow Cabinet Minister

SDF Shadow Cabinet Minister for Internal Affairs, Vanigansen Mochiggle has debunked allegations that Hon. Osih Joshua is the Presidential candidate for the upcoming elections in 2018. In a Facebook reaction posted by the North West Coalition of Civil Society Organizations, Vanigansen Mochiggle said that the story is an imagination, adding that "  the organs and the structures of the party are clearly spelt in the party's constitution. In no section of the Constitution do we have nomenclature as "wise men ". Furthermore any serious and authoritative member of the party cannot claim such title as he exposes himself / herself to disciplinary sanctions as provided for in section 15 (d)(v) and 16 of the party constitution read together. It is forbidden to use or assume names and titles not recognized by the party. Culprits expose themselves to disciplinary sanctions. Over and above, serious party policies or decisions are not articulated on the pages of news organs."

Complete Reaction below....

REBUTTAL PROBABLE ENDORSEMENT OF HON JOSHUA OSIH AS S.D.F PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE.

An online publication Cameroon Journal has asserted that an authoritative source within the S.D.F who requested anonymity hinted that there is negotiation between a so called group of wise men of the party to cause the National Chairman Ni John Fru Ndi to ordain the party's 1st Vice National Chairman Hon Joshua Osih as the S.D.F presumptive presidential candidate for 2018 presidential election. This story is the imagination of a news organ in search of notoriety. The organs and the structures of the party are clearly spelt in the party's constitution. In no section of the Constitution do we have nomenclature as "wise men ". Furthermore any serious and authoritative member of the party cannot claim such title as he exposes himself / herself to disciplinary sanctions as provided for in section 15 (d)(v) and 16 of the party constitution read together. It is forbidden to use or assume names and titles not recognized by the party. Culprits expose themselves to disciplinary sanctions. Over and above, serious party policies or decisions are not articulated on the pages of news organs.

Hon. Osih Joshua

The mechanism for choosing the party presidential candidate is stated in the party's constitution and has been applied since the creation of the party. The S.D.F Constitution has no provisions for natural candidates, presumptive candidates nor candidates through the "lifting" of hands. Candidates for presidential election is selected during an extra ordinary party convention convened for that purpose. Currently, National Executive Committee teams are carrying out a nationwide reorganization of the basic party structures. This in line with the declaration of the national Chairman during the Silver Jubilee Celebrations. I quote, "we therefore call on all party members to prepare themselves...... by getting engaged in the renewal exercise which will be launched after this anniversary celebrations...... " This regional commissions never had presidential candidates opinion survey as term of reference. As provided for in the party's constitution and officially declared by the National Chairman during the 26th anniversary of the party. The party will have an Ordinary Convention next year. Conventions offer occasion per excellence for the evaluation and codification of party policies. It also permits the renewal of leadership at NEC level. This issue of presumptive candidate is a serious distraction geared to distabilise the party and news organs have been solicited for that purpose. 

Vanigansen MoChiggle,
Senior Party Official,
Shadow Minister for Internal Affairs, Social Democratic Front (S.D.F )

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We Must Go Back to Farming, Livestock Rearing - Buhari Speaks in Full Military Regalia

 President Muhammadu Buhari has been pictured in full military regalia as he pays a day visit to Zamfara state where he urged Nigerians to go back to farming in bid to diversify the economy.

 While speaking during a one-day working visit in Zamfara State, President Muhammadu Buhari who was dressed in full military regalia, on Wednesday spoke on his detemination to diversify the economy and urged Nigerians to go back to farming and livestock rearing.

“We must go back to farming, livestock rearing so that we could develop the industries, we must put our hands on deck to ensure success of our mission in engineering Nigeria.‎

 

“If efforts were made in the past to diversify the economy from our absolute reliance on a single commodity, we would not have found ourselves in our current situation. I assure all Nigerians that the grim economic situations are passing phase which all societies go through.”

 The president also assured Nigerians that his government would 'deal decisively' with any threat posed to the nation and reiterated his confidence in the capability of Nigerian security agencies to deal with all forms of terrorism in any part of the country.

 

“Let me use this occasion to reiterate that government is determined to, more than ever before, deal decisively with any threat to security of this nation from any quarters.”

“Our security situation is improving, not only in the north east, but all over the country. We are confident that our macro economic policies as well as the monetary policies being implemented by the CBN will lead to the revitalization of the industries and steady growth in significant sectors of the economy.

 

“Our commitment to secure the country has already started yielding results as noted by the governor that for the first time since Boko Haram insurgency began in the northeast seven years ago, the people of Borno State celebrated the Eid-el-Fitri with ease, devoid of any security barricades," Buhari said

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Era of Free, Easy Money is Gone for Good - Buhari

President Buhari has emphasized his anti-corruption stand once more stating the era of politics being used as a gateway to wealth has ended.

 

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday, 13th of July, 2016 said that the era of free and easy money in the country had gone for good. This was revealed in the Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara during his visit to inaugurate some major projects.

 All Progressives Congress chieftain inaugurated a 20km township road and 40km drainage systems worth N2.1 billion. He affirmed his stand for good governance through a strong war against corruption and impunity, Vanguard reports.

 According to him, corruption has slowed down the growth of the Nigerian state over the years. He also reiterated that the ongoing crusade against corruption is not aimed at humiliating anyone but rather meant to recover all looted fund to be put to public use.
He, therefore, called on the people of the state and Nigerians in general to join his administration’s efforts in ensuring that the change desired was well delivered.
“As the people of the state are aware the change agenda was central issue of our 2015 electioneering campaign.
“Since this administration’s assumption of office in May 2015, the journey to fix the country and restore the hope of the common man in the Nigerian project has begun in earnest.
“You have all agreed to join me and work as agents of change, the challenge before all of us therefore is translating the change into reality.
“I,therefore, wish to call on every one to think closely about the Nigerian situation.
“There is no easy money to throw around, we must go back to farming, livestock rearing so that we could develop the industries.
“We must put our hands on deck to ensure success of our mission in engineering Nigeria.
“If efforts were made in the past to diversify the economy from our absolute reliance on a single commodity, we would not have found ourselves in our current situation.
“I assure all Nigerians that the grim economic situations are passing phase which all societies go through,’’ he added.

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Football Legend, Pele Marries for the 3rd Time

He's scored a hat-trick! Football icon Pele, 75, marries for the third time as he ties the knot with businesswoman Marcia Cibele Aoki, 50, in Sao Paulo.

75-year-old Brazilian football legend, Pele, who is widely regarded as the greatest player of all time, has married for a third time, in a private ceremony on Saturday in the resort of Guaruja, near Sao Paulo.

 The football great who in 2013, received the FIFA Ballon d'Or Prix d'Honneur in recognition of his career and achievements as a global icon of football, married 50-year-old businesswoman, Marcia Cibele Aoki, who he has been in a relationship with for six years.

 

 

The wedding news was released on Pele's social media channels and Brazilian television showed parts of the ceremony.

 According to Dailymail UK: Pele and Marcia were due to marry two years ago, but they were forced to postpone the ceremony after he suffered a series of health problems.

 

'The Brazil all-time leading goalscorer met him at a party in New York in the 1980s. They only began dating when they pair bumped into each other in a lift in a Sao Paulo apartment block that they both lived in.'

 Pele was married to first wife Rosimeri Cholbi for 12 years - they share three children together. His second union to singer, Assiria Nascimento lasted for 14 years and they have two children. 

 

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Nigerian Lawmakers Lament Current Economic Squeeze

 The current economic hardship in Nigeria has been extended to the two arms of the National Assembly as the lawmakers have complained bitterly about the delay in the payment of salaries as well as other entitlements.

 

Following the dwindling oil prices and other internal crises, Nigerian's monocultural economy has taken a nosedive in recent times with the masses as the major casualties.

 Meanwhile, a recent report by New Telegraph has revealed the lawmakers who are privileged citizens in the Nigerian state are currently feeling the excruciating heat of the economic squeeze as their financial entitlements have been arriving untimely. The massive salaries of the lawmakers in the senate and the House of Reps members haven't been forthcoming and their oversight functions badly affected.
It was learnt that the National Assembly members and their legislative aides are still owed June salaries and allowances. Some Special Assistants (SAs) to principal officers of the Senate were paid last in February.
A cross section of senators and members of the House of Representatives lamented that the cash crunch had prevented them from carrying out their legislative functions effectively as well as fulfilling their campaign promises to their constituents since their inauguration on June 9, 2015.
“We are not shielded from the economic reality in the country. As at today , my June salary has not been paid and I don't have an idea as to when it will be paid . Really, the economy of the country is really affecting legislative functions, ” a principal of the Senate told a reporter last night. It was further learnt that the management and staff of the bureaucracy were not affected by the non - payment of salaries and allowances, as they were all paid before the end of June. Since the inauguration of the National Assembly on June 9, 2015 , it has been observed that both the lawmakers and their aides had hardly received their entitlements in good time.

The situation got bad such that legislative aides were owed January, February and March salaries up till April, when they were paid backlog of their monthly emoluments. One of the serving legislative aides, who spoke to a correspondent on the condition of anonymity, said that the management of the National Assembly had not even paid the aides their duty tour allowances (DTA) from June last year when they resumed duty till date.
The management of the apex assembly also had issues with the legislative aides who served in the immediate last assembly , leading to the ex - aides staging a protest in September last year at the National Assembly complex over non - payment of their severance gratuity and DTA totalling N 7billion.
The legislative aides affected were those who worked with members of the Seventh National Assembly. Some of the aides, according to inquiries made by New Telegraph , were those who served as senior legislative aides (SLA ), legislative aides (LA), personal assistants (PA ) and personal secretaries to Senators and House members.
The management partly paid the ex -legislative aides by the end of January, while no specific date has been announced for the payment of the outstanding. Senator Sam Egwu (PDP, Ebonyi North), in an interview with a correspondent, lamented that the Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, had negated the first line charge status of the National Assembly, resulting in the institution being treated as ministries in terms of accessing its funds

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Secret on How to Live Long - World's Oldest Catholic Priest Reveals

A 107-year-old Belgian priest, Jacques Clemens who is the world's oldest priest has revealed the recipe for a long life.

Father Jacques Clemens holds a mass

 

According to a report by Reuters which was published on Yahoo! News, the world's oldest priest, Jacques Clemens, who will celebrate his 107th birthday on Monday, 11th July, has revealed that strict daily routine is the recipe for a long life.

 The Belgian who has also celebrated his 80th anniversary as a Catholic priest, gets up every morning at 5.30a.m. and goes to bed at 9.00p.m.

 

Father Jacques Clemens (C) attends a mass at St. Benoit church in Nalinnes, Belgium, July 10, 2016

 When Clemens was about to retire at 75, his bishop asked him to remain in service until they found a successor - he only stopped holding regular church services at his parish in the southern Belgian village of Nalinnes last year.

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British Prime Minister, David Cameron to Officially Resign on Wednesday?

The British Prime Minister, David Cameron has announced that he will officially resign this week.

British Prime Minister, David Cameron and Theresa May poised to become the next Prime Minister on Wednesday

 Theresa May is set to become the UK's next prime minister after Andrea Leadsom pulled out of the contest to become Conservative Party leader. The timing of the handover of power from David Cameron looks set to be after PM's questions on Wednesday.

 Mrs May, 59, who backed staying in the EU, has been home secretary since 2010. Mrs Leadsom, who campaigned to leave the EU, said the UK needed "strong and stable government" and that Mrs May was "ideally placed" to implement Brexit.

 A statement is expected from its chairman, Graham Brady, at about 17:00 BST.

 Mrs May is also expected to make a public statement, at about 18:00 BST, according to BBC assistant political editor Norman Smith.

In a speech earlier on Monday setting out her leadership campaign platform, Mrs May - who rejected the argument that the next leader and prime minister had to have been someone on the winning side of the EU referendum - said: "Brexit means Brexit and we're going to make a success of it."

BBC

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Shey Jones Ends Political Wrangling within CPDM in Nwa

Shey Jones Yembe

Shey Jones Yembe, Divisional Coordinator of the CPDM enjoined the newly elected section Executive to make sure that the spirit of mutual coexistence strives. Before performing the installation, Shey Jones reminded CPDM militants that they have always made Donga Mantung Division proud. “In the last elections Nwa won the Parliamentary seat and the council for the CPDM”, this he continued is a mark of seriousness that should be solidified. Harping on how Nwa has always made Donga Mantung people proud in all the spheres of life, he recounted how the first PHD holder, degree holder, first senator for Donga Mantung as well as the first ever personality from Division to be appointed a full minister (all came from Nwa). He also told militants that the Divisional coordination doesn’t replace the Section. “Section Presidents remain the bosses of the party at the grassroots” he added. He called on the elected officials to make sure that their ambitions coincide with party “let the party not be a victim. Lead and let others live”. He urged militants to adopt the principle of sharing, as well as learn how to forgive and forget.

Welcoming the team led by Shey Jones, the Section President Elect for Donga Mantung V (Nwa), Hon. Genesis Mbucksek expressed thanks to the chairman of the CPDM for putting in place the coordination. Hon.Genesis Mbucksek used the opportunity to plead on President Biya to upgrade Nwa Sub Division into a full-flesh Division by creating the Mantung Division. He reiterated that if this is done, it will go a long way to disenclave Nwa Sub Division. He lauded the CPDM militants in Nwa for their loyalty in the CPDM party.

Reconciliation

Hon. Genesis Mbucksek/Dr. Ngomfe Loma David

Focusing on internal reconciliation to win next elections and improve the party’s declining image was one of the successes of the mission by the coordination to Nwa, though boosting the party’s image looks to be a tough task considering the wrangling that erupted after the elections which Hon. Genesis Mbucksek trashed Dr. Ngomfe Loma David. “My other priority is to start reconciliation efforts at the grass roots level. I will visit all sub sections to consolidate the efforts so far deployed by the coordination,” Hon. Genesis Mbucksek said. The hope is that the party will be more stable he said, adding that the new political development is that of late the SDF has staged a spectacular comeback.

It should be recalled that this is not the first time that two elected officials have staged a public reconciliation since 2007. But during the last CPDM party reogranisation, Hon. Genesis Mbucksek proved to be more powerful than the mayor as he crushed him to emerge the winner. "He seems to be in a very strong position. Obviously we support him strongly because of what he stands for," says John Kihchie. What we do not need right now is constant wrangling because it is this kind of behaviour that may lead to election chaos.

However, if not of Shey Jones, some CPDM politicians have done little to reconcile the two elected officials since 2007, and “we continue to live as if nothing is wrong” he continued. “We want to see leaders travel together to preach unity”. Shey Jones has started this initiative for the CPDM in Nwa and I wish that the two main persons forgive one another though its difficult to forget. 

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Lionel Messi Sentenced to 21 Months in Prison

 Argentina and Barcelona footballer Lionel Messi sentenced to 21 months in prison for tax fraud, Spanish media say

 Barcelona superstar, Lionel Messi has been sentenced to 21 months in prison after a court in Barcelona found him guilty of three counts of tax fraud, a statement from the court said on Wednesday.

 The court also sentenced the Argentine football player's father, Jorge, to 21 months in prison for the same three crimes. The sentence can be appealed through the Spanish supreme court, the statement said.

 However, under Spanish law a prison sentence under two years can be served under probation, meaning Messi and his father are unlikely to go to jail.

 The court ordered Messi to pay a fine of around 2 million euros ($2.21 million) and his father to pay 1.5 million euros for the crimes.

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Nollywood Mourns Bukky Ajayi

 The Nigerian entertainment industry has been thrown into a state of mourning after veteran Nollywood actress, Bukky Ajayi, died today.

Bukky Ajayi

 

Veteran Nollywood actress, Bukky Ajayi has passed away at the age of 82 today, July 6th. 

 Recall that she made her last public appearance at the 2016 AMVCA in March where she won the AMVCA Merit Award and cried bitterly on stage. 

 Standing ovation had greeted the announcement of the actress as she was wheeled to the stage to receive her priceless award. With tears rolling her cheeks, the octogenarian actress pleaded with anyone she has offended to forgive her just as she has forgiven anyone that has offended her.

 Her speech was emotional as silence enveloped the hall while it lasted.

 

 

Below are 15 facts about the veteran Nollywood actress you must know

 

1. She was born a christian but converted to Islam in the early eighties and chose the name Zainab.

 

2. Her love for the theatre started as a young girl when her father used to take her to the cinemas.

 

3. She used to tell her dad that one day she’s going to be like one of those actresses, but unfortunately he never lived to see her become an actress.

 

4. When she was a very young girl, her interest for acting was so much that she used to do a cardboard sort of cinema for children, and used to charge them half a penny to come and watch.

 

5. Later, the opportunity came for her to study in England. She was abroad for six years, as a Federal government scholar.

 

6. She left England and came back to Nigeria after her education in 1965 and started out working in Nigeria Television Authority (NTA) as a presentation assistant in 1966.

 

7. Afterwards, she became a presenter and then a news reader.

 

8. She presented a couple of children’s programmes and ‘Nigerian’s Sketches,’ a programme which was all about Nigerian culture, and Diran Ajijedidun of blessed memory was her producer.

 

9. She was later transferred to Port Harcourt and later back to Lagos, and it was at that time she started her acting career.

 

10. She started with the ‘Village Headmaster’ in the 70s, and she later got a role in Amaka Igwe’s ‘Checkmate.’

 

11. She has featured in so many home videos that she has lost count.

 

12. Shooting of international film ‘Critical Assignment’ in South Africa, is one of the events of her life that she will never forget. It gave her an opportunity to see how it is done elsewhere, other than Nigeria, where a movie is shot in five days.

 

13. Bukky Ajayi’s popular movies include Mother of George, Indecent Girl, Diamond Ring, Witches, Thunderbolt among others.

 

14. She’s Jazzman Olofin’s grandmother-In-law.

 

15. One of her sons is Abounce (Olakunle Fawole), a veteran rapper

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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Set to Re-marry

 Pastor Chris Oyakhilome who allegedly gave up on his former wife when it became clear to him that there was no way that they could resolve their differences and save their marriage, is reportedly set to re-marry.

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome

 

An exclusive report by ThisDay, has revealed that influential cleric, Chris Oyakhilome, who is the founding president of Believers' Loveworld Incorporated a.k.a Christ Embassy, is considering taking another wife, years after his marriage to his lovely wife, Anita Chris Oyakhilome (who has since reverted to her maiden name) collapsed.

 Although the dandy pastor hasn’t made this known to his congregation, close sources and findings, revealed that a large segment of his congregation are already aware of his plans to take another wife, and rather than urge him to reconcile with his wife, they are reportedly cheering him on. 

 Shockingly, it has also been learnt that the ladies have started positioning themselves to fill up the void created by Anita’s departure from his life, as a lot of fair-skinned ladies in the church’s branches at home and abroad have started jostling to become the next Mrs. Oyakhilome. But Pastor Chris is reportedly not interested in any of them.

 Sources revealed that by the time he names his new bride, every member of his congregation will gape in surprise. 

 The billionaire pastor allegedly gave up on his former wife when it became clear to him that there was no way that they could resolve their differences and save their marriage. Previous attempts to reconcile the couple by church elders, friends and family had proved futile. 

 While Pastor Chris prepares to take a new bride as widely speculated, his estranged wife, Anita has since reverted to her maiden name. She is now to be addressed as Anita Ebhodaghe.

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