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Man overjoyed as he regains freedom after years in Kirikiri prison

A young Nigerian man counts his blessings as he finally gets released from Kirikiri Maximum prison after being incarcerated for a crime. A video making the rounds on social media captured the moment a man tasted once again after spending years in a confined environment.

In the video, he was seen exiting the Kirikiri Maximum Security Prison in Lagos while his family waited outside to welcome him. With overwhelming joy in his heart, he bounced out with humility while his bags were brought out by unknown individuals. Sharing the video on TikTok, he captioned it, “After how many years in Custody..God still show me way.” The video has since generated a wave of reaction as many find his exit humourous while others simply welcomed him back. Reactions as man regains freedom after years in Kirikiri prison taiwo_junzi said: “This one doesn’t look repentant o!!! 😂.” perrysignature2 added: “Why he come dey waka like the owner of the prison.” obaksolo stated: “Welcome back BIG BOY❤️👏 Nigeria don hard pass when you go o😂😂😂😂.” tontolofabrics reacted: “This guy was definitely the BOSS in the pris0n😂.” officialjimmyovs noted: “This one na presido for prison,e no get wetin u wan tell me😂😂.” losgiddy wrote: “Who’s going to explain to him that phones don’t have keypads anymore and that 9ice is no longer the artist of our time 😭😭😭.” Watch the video below … @apocarlypto After how many years in Custody..God still show me way#Oghenedoh ♬ PRAY – Bnxn

Algerian defender Youcef Atal convicted of provoking racial hatred, bags eight-month suspended prison sentence

Algerian and OGC Nice player Youcef Atal – Getty image Youcef Atal has been found guilty of provoking racial hatred and received eight-month suspended prison sentence along with €45,000 fine. The 27-year-old Algerian international was implicated after sharing a video on Instagram from Palestinian preacher Mahmoud al-Hasanat, who prayed for a “dark day” for Jewish people. Although Atal quickly deleted the post, it drew criticism, including from Nice’s mayor, Christian Estrosi, who stated that Atal would not be welcome at OGC Nice unless he denounced Hamas terrorists. Following the incident, Atal was suspended by both the France FA and his club, OGC Nice, and has not played since then. Algerian and OGC Nice player Youcef Atal – Getty image Speculation suggests that he may have already played his last game for the club, with interest reportedly coming from Turkish clubs. During the December hearing, the Nice Public Prosecutor sought a 10-month suspended prison sentence, but the tribunal decided on an eight-month suspended sentence. As part of the verdict, Atal is also required to cover the costs of publishing the verdict in Nice-Matin and Le Monde. Atal, currently on international duty with Algeria for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), has ten days to appeal the decision.

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“My second is still in an underground prison in Cyprus

One of the content creators trio, Happie Boys urges Nigerians to let bygones be bygones as he pleads for help concerning his partner who is still in prison in Cyprus. It would be recalled that some months ago, two of the trio were deported from Cyprus over expired student visas in the country.

In a recent development, one of the Happie Boys begged for help in having his partner who is still locked up released after his passport was reportedly misplaced by the country’s immigration officers. According to him, his partner is stuck in an underground prison and the authorities have refused to deport him without having a passport. He captioned the video, “Old things has passed away, everything has become new!! We will make it up to everyone, Please Help us reach out to the Nigerian embassy to help us bring back our brother!!” However, in his statement on the video, he said, “Nigerians please come to our aide, I am back in Nigeria but my second is still stuck in an underground prison cell in Cyprus. We were all arrested because our student permit got expired. While in the immigration cell their officers lost his passport, now they have refused to deport him because he doesn’t have a passport.”

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Tems recounts her prison experience in Uganda

Nigerian singer, Tems recently opened up about her terrifying arrest and confinement to a tiny prison room in Uganda. She described her experience to Angie Martinez during an interview.

When she was picked up from her hotel, she thought it was a joke at first, but when she was given a smelly, dirty prison uniform, the reality set in. She was afraid she might not survive. The Grammy award winner said her tiny cell in prison consisted only of a floor, some blankets, and some tissues. She was isolated from the outside world for two exhausting days and was unaware of her whereabouts. The singer started crying as soon as she saw her uniform, which smelled awful. She hoped, but she had no idea if or when she would be freed.

Tems said she created bonds with other female inmates, many of whom were detained for insignificant offences, some of which were the result of prison guard corruption. Following a performance in Uganda on December 12, 2020, Tems and another artist were accused of breaking COVID-19 regulations, which led to this ordeal. In her words: “I thought I wasn’t gonna come out. I thought I was seeing it for a reason like maybe I was meant to help the people. I was settling in because I adapted real quick and as I was walking in I started to cry because they gave me my uniform and it stunk because they don’t wash it. It was a small room and there was nothing, there’s just the floor they give you blankets and tissues and you’re just on the floor, no bed and I did it for two days. I didn’t even know I was going to get out, I didn’t have any ears on the ground nobody told me anything. Outside everyone was like ‘free Tems, free Omah lay but inside I was just hopeful, waiting.”

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Why DSS, Prison Officials clashed over re-arrest of Emefiele

DSS, Prison Officials clash over re-arrest of Emefiele

There was pandemonium at the premises of the Federal High Court in Lagos on Tuesday, following an attempt by the Department of State Security Service to rearrest former governor of Central Bank Godwin Emefiele. Recall that Emefiele was charged by the office of the Attorney General of the Federation under the Ministry of Justice.

He is standing trial before Justice Nicholas Oweibo, on a two-counts charge of illegal possession of firearms. He had pleaded not guilty to charge and was granted bail in the sum of N20 million with one surety in like sum. The court had adjourned the case until Nov. 14 for trial and had ordered a remand of the defendant in the correctional service pending perfection of his bail. Meanwhile, after the case was adjourned, the defendant remained in the courtroom several hours after the case ended. It was gathered by newsmen who equally waited all the time in court ‘s premises, that the defendant may likely be re-arrested by the DSS. The environment of the court was filled with armed men of the DSS, who were seen waiting with guns at the entrance to the courtroom where the defendant was arraigned. Meanwhile, when a top official of the Nigerian Correctional centre made attempt to take the defendant into custodybof the correctional seevice as ordered by the court, officials of the DSS resisted the move. Officiala of the DSS were seen pushing him off and ordering all journalists to move out of the viccinity while brandishing their guns. All visitors to the court were seen running for safety. At press time, the defendant is still inside the courtroom and it is unclear what the situation will be going forward.

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U.S court sentences Woodberry to 8 years in prison; deports him to Nigeria

A judge in the United State court has sentenced Woodberry to eight years and three months in prison over a multimillion-dollar fraud. The judge who sat on the case at the District Court of the Northern District of Illinois in Chicago has been identifed as Judge Robert Gettleman.

Socialite, Woodberry. Photo credit: Woodberry. Source: Google “The defendant is hereby committed to the custody of the Federal Bureau of Prisons to be imprisoned for a total term of 100 months as to count,” Mr Gettleman said. Mr. Ponle was sentenced after being convicted on one count of fraud. Seven other counts were dismissed following a plea bargain in April. Mr. Ponle will also be “surrendered to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody for deportation immediately following his incarceration”, the judge said. Also, Woodberry has been ordered to pay seven victims an amount of $8 million in restitution after the court discovered he has the funds to pay off victims. Jacob Olalekan also known as Hushpuppi was arrested by the FBI over fraudulent activities in 2019. The court has finally sentenced Woodberry to prison a few months after jailing his ally Hushpuppi to 14 years imprisonment.

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Man emotional following release from prison after 14 years (Video)

A young Nigerian man expresses utmost gratitude as he reportedly regains freedom once again after spending 14 years in prison. A video making the rounds on social media captured the awe experience of a man who could not express enough the joy of tasting freedom after over a decade behind bars.

Man celebrating his freedom right after release from prison. Credit: Gossipmilltv / Instagram In the video, he could be heard gushing over the transformation of the Oshodi area of Lagos State where he claimed to be sleeping under the bridge at some point. According to him, his release was made possible by the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu who granted pardon to some inmates. “Everywhere don change, see Oshodi underbridge wey we dey sleep before. Dem con build one birdge like that; na iron dem take build am. 14 years inside prison no be small thing. “Thank God! Na Sanwo Olu come free me. Since 2009! I dey Oshodi like this, I can’t believe it. I thank god for my freedom. Glory be to God; if I no thank God, e be say I be ingrate somebody,” he said in the video. He, however, called for celebration from his fans as he finally got to taste free once again. He captioned the video, “Coming out from prison after 14year I can’t believe I am now a free man. Please celebrate me my fans.” Reactions trailing man’s release from prison @frantuba0175 stated: “You de inside prison for 14 years and you get fans?? Na blackberry we de use before you enter prison how the fans take fallout 😶” @naijabet said: “Awww Congratulations. There is nothing like freedom.” @soberdrunk8 said: “See as he fresh? Which particular prison he come out from??” @priscillia_oluchi_ penned: “Congratulations. We hereby commit people in the prisons suffering either for what they know nothing about or for mistaken identity, may God in his invite mercies facilitate their quick release in Jesus name.👏❤️” Watch the video below …

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Why Tunde Ednut wants me locked up in prison

Afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti, has explained why Tunde Ednut allegedly wanted his police assault case to end with him being imprisoned. He claimed during an Instagram live session that Tunde wanted him to go to jail because of the money he owed him from a past deal.

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Photo credit: @bigbirdkuti, mufasatundeednut/ Instagram The Afrobeat singer recounted that he paid the entertainer some money to do 10 promotional posts for him two years ago, but he did only one. According to him, the blogger still owes him nine posts since he was able do just one and didn’t refund him any money. He alleged that it was the reason Tunde was actively pushing for him to be sent to prison. Furthermore, Seun revealed that Tunde is the only entertainer in Nigeria that communicates with him directly as he has his number. He added that Tunde has been attacking him online through his recent posts so that he would be sent away and not be able to ask him to keep to the end of the deal. “Tunde Ednut wants me to go to Jail because he is owing me money. I paid him for 10 posts 2 years ago and he posted only one,” Seun said. Watch the video below:

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“I owe you my freedom and sanity” – Seun Kuti breaks silence after release from prison

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Embattled Afrobeats singer, Seun Kuti has broken his silence a few hours after he was released from prison on bail. In the late hours of yesterday, Seun Kuti was released from prison on bail by the Lagos State police command. While confirming the release of Seun Kuti, the lawyer Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika told journalists, “Yes, Ṣeun …

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Seun Kuti reportedly crowned ‘General Overseer’ in prison, leads prayer sessions

Embattled Afrobeats star, Seun Kuti is reportedly having a hard time in detention at the State Criminal, Investigations, and Intelligence Department, SCIID, Panti, Yaba, Lagos, where he’s been crowned “General Overseer” after being remanded by a Yaba Chief Magistrate Court. Vanguard reported that after the remand order was given, Seun was then taken to the cell to join other suspected criminals. His first shocker was being ordered to keep standing by the leader of the inmates who has a hoarse, deep baritone voice.

Trending:Another Nigerian lady set to break Guinness World Record as she begins counting of rice grains (Video) He was subsequently rejected by other inmates who began banging on their metal protective door, asking that he be taken out of the cell. Seeing that this attracted little or no attention from the police guards, the singer began negotiating with them. He reportedly called his wife to be N25,000 which he handed over to the inmates’ leader. After he handed over the money, the inmates accepted him and provided a space for him to sit down. The incident infuriated Seun Kuti who began a hunger strike and also rejected food brought by his wife. He began eating again after a day and a half.

The singer has now been reportedly crowned the General Overseer of the cell and a bible was handed over to him. The publication he leads the inmates in prayer sessions whenever the need arises after which they would all chorus: GO, GO. When a journalist visited Panti around 2:30 pm yesterday, May 19, Seun was seen clutching the Bible tightly with his left hand while climbing the stairs leading to the office of the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge, Waheed Ayilara. He was later led down the stairs, back into the cell.

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