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Mompha debunks report of re-arrest by EFCC (Video)

Popular businessman, Ismaila Mustapha, widely known as Mompha, debunks reports of his re-arrest and subsequent arraignment by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on charges of money laundering amounting to N6 billion. In a live video streamed on his verified Instagram account on Friday, Mompha clarified that he had not been arrested contrary to reports.

He further substantiated his statement by engaging in playful activities and dancing to Timaya‘s song “Sweet Us,” aiming to demonstrate his freedom and refute the inaccurate reports of being in the EFCC’s custody.Trending:Another Nigerian lady set to break Guinness World Record as she begins counting of rice grains (Video) Additionally, Mompha released a statement titled “Idan was not arrested by EFCC; 33BG is not in EFCC custody,” calling on the EFCC to refrain from conducting a trial by media. He clarified that he is not under the EFCC’s custody and will appear in court on July 3, 2023. Mompha’s statement on alleged re-arrest “IDAN WAS NOT REARRESTED BY EFCC; 33BG IS NOT IN EFCC CUSTODY Contrary to the recent publication in most media platforms in Nigeria that I, Mompha was rearrested by the EFCC. I want to use this medium to expose the corrupt and mischievous commission again that I was neither rearrested nor am I in the custody of the EFCC. This assertion by the EFCC is laughable because I am currently not in Nigeria more or less rearrested either in Nigeria. I hereby urge the commission to desist from this insensible media trial and stop misleading people through the press/media that I am in your custody and would produce me before the Court on the 3rd of July. It has now become very clear that the only motive of the EFCC is to witch-hunt me and use my name MOMPHA to trend anytime they are looking for cheap media relevance. One would think Mompha would be the least of their worries during this period of change in government, and occupy themselves with task of going after the corrupt politicians who are impoverishing the ordinary Nigerians. I want to thank my teeming fans and well wishers, who are concerned about my wellbeing and safety and I want to assure you all that I and my family are fine and currently enjoying ourselves in Dubai, away from the intimidation and harassment of the EFCC and the corrupt Nigeria judicial system.” Watch the video below …

“I’m not married” – BBTitans Lukay debunks rumors

Big Brother Titan’s former housemate Lukay has come out to debunk rumors of being married and having children.

Recall that some Nigerians dug up some old photos of reality star Lukay having fun with his wife and two children. He was bashed for not revealing that he is married with children. In the picture that went viral a few days ago saw a woman purporting to be his wife, wishing him a happy birthday and describing him as the father to her kids. However, in a video that has been shared online, Lukay was seen debunking the rumors that he does not have a wife and children. Watch the video below.

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IPOB debunks sit-at-home order in Lagos, separates self from Simon Ekpa

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) dissociates itself from Simon Ekpa’s call for an Igbo sit-at-home in Lagos, stating that it is a ploy to demonize their leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

On Tuesday, Simon Ekpa announced that there would be a forthcoming sit-at-home for Igbo traders in Lagos after some shops at Balogun market were burned down. However, IPOB, via its media and publicity secretary, Emma Powerful, declared on Thursday that it had no association with the proposed sit-at-home. The statement also indicated that Ekpa is not a member of the group and warned that legal action would be taken against media organizations that link him to the self-determination movement. IPOB Statement on Lagos Sit-At-Home “The attention of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) under the leadership of Mazi Nnamdi Okwuchukwu Kanu has been drawn to the laughable and disgraceful statement making rounds that IPOB issued a sit-at-home order in Lagos State,” the statement said. “The statement is false, laughable, and coming from the quarters of blackmailers to disparage IPOB and Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. “IPOB has never issued any sit-at-home order outside Biafra Land. Anyone issuing any sit-at-home orders in Biafra or in Lagos is on his or her own and not doing so on behalf of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu or of IPOB. “Therefore, IPOB publicly disassociate ourselves from any purported sit-at-home call in Lagos or anywhere in Nigeria, including Biafra Land at this time.” It said further, “IPOB has no faction, let alone have a factional leader. The chief infiltrator in Finland has been ignored by Biafrans in his mindless sit at homes in the East; perhaps he thinks Ndigbo in Lagos will be so daft to obey his sit-at-home order in Lagos. We know our people are wise. “From today onwards any media outfit in Nigeria whether print media, online news, or others anywhere in the world, that makes the mistake of tagging Simon Ekpa and ‘autopilot’ as IPOB members or Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s disciple again must be ready to meet us in the law courts; Enough is enough!” “Simon Ekpa or autopilot group are on their own. We are not the same people. We are a peaceful movement seeking the freedom of Biafra through an UN-supervised referendum,” IPOB added.

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Tallest corper debunks claims of relationship with ex-colleague

Phillip Ayobami, a former corper alias tallest, refutes claims made by Ruth Innocent, an ex-colleague a.k.a shortest corper on their romantic relationship following their viral photos on social media. Ruth had stated in a Facebook post alleging that they fell in love during the orientation camp and had been together ever since. However, in an unexpected turn of events, Phillip Ayobami denied a relationship with Ruth. He accused her of being a clout chaser for the sake of attention on social media.

His statement reads in part; “In view of the above, I want to categorically state that I and Innocent Ruth met in the year 2021 at Kayama NYSC orientation camp (Bayelsa State) where we were brought together as the tallest and shortest corps members as part of activities by the NYSC to create fun in camp. “We never had any relationship during and after the orientation camp. It been two years those photos were taken and I haven’t set my eyes on her for over two years now (sic). “I hereby advice Innocent Ruth to take down the post from all her social media platforms else face legal action”, he wrote.

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Ivy Ifeoma debunks rumours of engagement to boyfriend, Paul Okoye

Ivy Ifeoma, the girlfriend of veteran musician, Paul Okoye has refuted the widespread assumption that she’s engaged.

The 22-year-old had engendered the notion that she’s engaged after she showed off a ring in her ring finger which led many to believe she’s engaged to the singer. Following this, the fashionista and lifestyle influencer took to her Instagram page to put a check on the rumors being spread on social media platforms. She revealed that the ring is not a wedding ring but simply a fashion ring. In her words, Ivy Ifeoma wrote: “It’s a fashion ring 😫🌚” See her Instagram post below:

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Police commissioner debunks widespread violence

Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Idowu Owohunwa, refuted claims of widespread violence and voter suppression during the governorship and House of Assembly elections held on March 18.

Idowu Owohunwa, Lagos Commissioner of Police. During an interview with Channels TV on Saturday, Owohunwa acknowledged some attacks on the electorate and electoral officers at specific polling units. He stated that they were not widespread violence during the elections as claimed and that the police responded promptly to most of them. “It is true that we’ve recorded instances of violence in some areas within the state. The incidents were not as widespread as to affect the general dynamics of the process. “Most of the instances were properly responded to by the police because we anticipated them,” he said. Speaking on anticipating violence in some regions, he added, “Yes, in some instances. We anticipated and then we integrated that into our general operational plan and we activated that protocol effectively in this instance. Most of those breaches, the police were able to respond promptly.” The Police Commissioner also confirmed that a young man who allegedly snatched a ballot box was rescued by the police and other security agencies and was receiving medical attention. Owohunwa revealed that many arrests were made and that almost all the ballot boxes were recovered in cases of ballot box snatching.

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Lagos Govt debunks claim of train victims left unattended, calls rumour peddlers wicked

Lagos State Govt debunks claim of train victims left unattended

Lagos State government debunks reports about the victims of Thursday’s train accident left unattended at the hospital.

The Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) received a number of accident victims following a train and BRT crash in the Ikeja area of the state which left six people dead. In a statement, the state government condemned reports that suggested that the victims were left unattended in LASUTH. It released images of victims who have been treated and stabilized while stating that they’ve undergone a series of checkups.

It, however, termed false news peddlers as wicked and mischievous for ridiculing the effort of the Lagos State government and the hospital. “The falsehood peddled on social media that victims of the train accident at Ikeja were left unattended to is wicked and mischievous. Pure ignorance. Victims were speedily evacuated to LASUTH. They were attended to outside the emergency Centre to classify their injuries. Normal medical procedure in an emergency.

Survivors have since undergone various stages of treatment and admitted into wards. LASUTH has displayed excellence and commitment to ensure all patients are stable and discharged promptly. It is inhuman for anyone to go on social media to peddle rumours when families grieve over the loss of their loved ones.”

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Rashford debunks claim of Manchester United giving up after 7-0 defeat to Liverpool

Marcus Rashford has shut down claim of Manchester United ‘giving up’ in their 7-0 defeat to Liverpool on Sunday, March 5. Speaking ahead of their Europa League clash with Real Betis tomorrow, March 9, Rashford admitted that their communication during the match was bad. He said; “We didn’t give up, that’s nonsense. We were unorganised, yes, communication was bad, yes, that’s why we conceded the goals. But it comes down to the fact that I believe everyone was trying to get back into the game that much, we came away from the team’s principles in and out of possession. “I felt like the forwards were just trying to press as a unit but we weren’t connected with the midfield. And then the same with the midfield and the defence. We were trying to get a grip of the game at 2-0 and 3-0, we were talking but I don’t think we were really in agreement of what to do.”

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We did not raid Tinubu’s home — EFCC debunks N400bn recovery

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) debunks the allegations of conducting a raid and recovering N400bn at the residence of Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, EFCC spokesperson Wilson Uwujaren declared that the commission did not raid the home of the former Lagos State governor while dismissing the claims as false. “The attention of the EFCC has been drawn to a report circulating on the social media, claiming that operatives of the commission raided the home of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, standard-bearer of APC, in the forthcoming presidential election and recovered a humongous sum of N400 billion. “The Commission wishes to state that no such operation was carried out by the EFCC. The public is enjoined to disregard the report as fake news,” he said.

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“No criminal leaves what he can steal” – Peter Obi says as he debunks claims of investing state funds into his family business (Video)

Presidential aspirant, Peter Obi has debunked claims that he invested state funds into his private business while he was governor of Anambra state.
While in a radio interview with popular Arise, TV host Rufai Oseni the presidential hopeful addressed claims of allegedly enriching himself with the state fund.

According to him, he had the opportunity to take much money if he had wanted to; he submitted that ‘no criminal leaves what he can steal’.
Rather than stealing to enrich himself, he stated that he had left behind 100 billion naira in Anambra state’s coffers and were it the UK, he would have won the Queen’s award for it.
Watch him speak:

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