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October 7, 2024 Bobrisky Claims He Paid N5 Million Upfront to SAN for Pardon
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Bobrisky Claims He Paid N5 Million Upfront to SAN for Pardon

In a recently released voice note, controversial cross-dresser Idris Olanrewaju Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, revealed that he paid N5 million upfront to a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) to secure a Federal Government pardon for money laundering charges filed against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Bobrisky mentioned that the SAN initially requested N10 million, but he couldn't raise the full amount due to his account being frozen by the EFCC.

This information was shared in a video posted by social media influencer Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, on October 7, 2024. The call recording reportedly dates back to May 16, 2024.

According to Bobrisky, his godfather helped him by providing the initial N5 million. However, he refrained from seeking additional funds since his godfather had already arranged for him to stay in a well-furnished apartment near the prison. He clarified that he is not currently in prison, despite public perception, stating, “Let the world think that, but you will never.” He added that his godfather had negotiated with the Deputy Controller of the Nigerian Correctional Service to allow him to remain close to the facility so he could receive visitors and welcome family members without drawing attention.

Bobrisky elaborated that they were working on securing a pardon to expedite his release, explaining, “I’m supposed to finish my sentence by July, but if we get the amnesty, I could leave by the first week of next month.” He noted that the SAN had received the N5 million, which was sent two weeks prior, and the pardon request had already been submitted.

Additionally, Bobrisky mentioned that his godfather coordinated his living arrangements with the Deputy Controller, as there were concerns about potential harassment if he were placed in a male facility. “They were worried about putting me in a male facility due to the risk of harassment, so they arranged for me to stay nearby, as long as I don’t post or say anything,” he explained.

READ ALSO: Bobrisky Files ₦1bn Defamation Lawsuit Against Verydarkman

This latest revelation comes on the heels of Bobrisky's previous claim that EFCC operatives demanded and accepted N15 million to drop the money laundering charges against him. He alleged that his godfather, along with the Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service, facilitated arrangements for him to serve his six-month sentence in a private apartment rather than in prison.

 

October 7, 2024 Fame is Like a Hard Drug – Reminisce
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Fame is Like a Hard Drug – Reminisce

Nigerian rapper Remilekun Abdulkhalid Safaru, popularly known as Reminisce, has likened fame to a hard drug, describing it as highly intoxicating. Speaking in a recent interview, the 'Alaga Ibile' hitmaker explained, “Fame is a hard drug. It’s very intoxicating.”

When asked how he manages the pressures of fame, Reminisce shared that he operates with the mindset that nobody is his friend. He emphasized that he views people as colleagues rather than friends, which helps him manage expectations and avoid disappointment.

October 7, 2024 Fire Razes Section of Eleme Local Government Secretariat in Rivers State
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Fire Razes Section of Eleme Local Government Secretariat in Rivers State

A section of the Eleme Local Government Council secretariat was set ablaze. According to former Ambassador Oji Ngofa, a native of Eleme, the newly elected chairman, Brain Gokpa, arrived at the secretariat with his councilors and supporters only to find part of the council buildings engulfed in flames.

Despite the fire, Gokpa and his team have vowed to assume control of the secretariat. Tensions also flared in Emohua, where unknown individuals barricaded the secretariat entrance, preventing the new chairman, David Omereju, from resuming office. In a circulating social media video, protesters chanted, “No Wike, No Rivers State!!”

No arrests have been made yet, and the police have not issued a statement, raising fears of potential violence in several councils across the state. The arson incident follows the recent Rivers Local Government Elections, dominated by the Action Peoples Party (APP).

Meanwhile, a disagreement erupted in Ahoada Local Government Area on Monday after the police unsealed the council secretariats under orders from the Inspector-General of Police (IGP). Reports indicate that police officers fired shots into the air to disperse individuals attempting to prevent the new chairman of Ahoada East LGA from taking office.

This unrest comes just days after the APP won 22 out of 23 LGAs in the election, with the Action Alliance (AA) securing only one.

October 7, 2024 Mexican Mayor Assassinated Just Days After Taking Office
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Mexican Mayor Assassinated Just Days After Taking Office

The mayor of a city in southern Mexico has been murdered just days after taking office, authorities confirmed on Sunday, adding to the troubling trend of violence against politicians in the country. Alejandro Arcos, the newly-elected mayor of Chilpancingo, was killed less than a week after assuming office. Guerrero State governor, Evelyn Salgado, expressed her outrage on social media, though no further details were provided regarding the circumstances of his death.

Local media reports suggest that Arcos was killed, although there has been no official confirmation. Arcos, who was elected in June as part of an opposition coalition, represented the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI). The PRI condemned his murder as a "cowardly crime" and called for swift justice, stating, "Enough of violence and impunity! The people of Guerrero do not deserve to live in fear."

Arcos’ death follows the assassination of another city official, Francisco Tapia, just days earlier. According to PRI president Alejandro Moreno, both officials had been in office for less than a week. "They were young and honest leaders who aimed to bring progress to their community," Moreno shared on social media.

Guerrero, one of Mexico's most violence-stricken and impoverished states, has been ravaged by years of cartel-related violence, as rival groups battle for control of drug production and trafficking routes. The state, home to the once-glamorous Acapulco, saw 1,890 murders in 2023 alone.

Nationwide, Mexico has witnessed more than 450,000 murders and tens of thousands of disappearances since the government launched its military crackdown on drug trafficking in 2006. Politicians, especially those at the local level, have often been caught in the crossfire of this ongoing conflict.

Addressing the escalating violence remains a critical challenge for Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico's first female president, who took office on October 1st. Sheinbaum, former mayor of Mexico City, has vowed to continue her predecessor Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador’s "hugs, not bullets" policy, focusing on social reform to address the root causes of crime. She is expected to reveal her security strategy on Tuesday.

In the lead-up to the June elections, violence targeted politicians across the country, with official records showing at least 24 political figures were murdered during the campaign season.

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