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Two Suspected Cultists Arrested In Ogun

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Two suspected members of the Eiye confraternity, Sodiq Idowu, and Yusuf Wahab have been arrested by the Ogun State Police Command.

Spokesperson of the command, SP Omolola Odutola, who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, September 7, 2023, said the suspects were arrested following a tip-off about cult-related activities in the Fadahunsi area of the state.

”On the 4th of September, there was an operation led by CSP Adekunle Awoniyi, the Divisional Police Officer of AGBADO DIVISION, in response to a tip-off about cultist activities in the Fadahunsi area of Ogun State,” the statement read.

“The prompt response of the police quelled the disturbances caused by the cultists, leading to the arrest of two individuals at the scene: Sodiq Idowu, a 27-year-old male, and Yusuf Wahab, a 25-year-old male

“Both suspects have confessed to being members of the EIYE confraternity and have provided valuable information that will aid the police in apprehending other fleeing suspects involved in cultist activities

“They have also provided information about the syndicate, the location of their armourer, and the whereabouts of weapons that may have been used in their criminal activities

“Currently, preliminary investigations are underway at the Divisional Police Office.

However, the suspects will soon be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for a more discreet and thorough investigation of their involvement in the EIYE confraternity and other related crimes

“The Nigeria Police Force, Ogun State Police Command Headquarters Eleweran under the Commissioner of Police CP ALAMUTU ABIODUN MUSTAPHA psc remain vibrant and is committed to curbing menaces of Cultism and cult related activities, assuring further that both material equipment and human services are deployed daily to ensure safety in Ogun State.”

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BBNaija’s Queen Mercy Confirms crash of Her One-year Marriage

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Big Brother Naija reality show star, Queen Mercy Atang, has finally confirmed the crash of her one-year marriage.

The single mother of one got married to David Oyekanmi in March 2024 amid a public dispute with her baby daddy, skit maker Lord Lamba.

A few months after their marriage, Mercy sparked marital crisis rumours after she unfollowed her husband on Instagram and deleted their wedding pictures.

Debunking the speculation, the BBNaija Shine Ya Eye housemate explained, “I was trying to take my marriage off social media and reduce some of the things I put out there.

However, in a new development on Wednesday, she finally confirmed her separation from David while addressing her marital status in an Instagram comment.

Queen Mercy had shared a new picture of herself from actress Mercy Aigbe’s mother’s burial last week.

Commenting on the photo, a fan, @makachrist, asked, “Queen, hope you are still married because asa, you are too beautiful to be single.”

The reality star replied, “Single and unavailable.”

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It’s Chaotic, Fireboy on Relationship, Dating

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Nigerian Afrobeats singer Adedamola Adefolahan, popularly known as Fireboy DML, has opened up about his dating life, revealing that it is chaotic.

Speaking in a recent episode of the Reprezent podcast, the movie star said the messy nature of Lagos dating scene inspired his hit song, ‘Ashawo.

“In my song ‘Ashawo’ I was trying to paint a picture of what the dating scene is like in Lagos where I live.

It’s a mess,” he explained.

On his relationship experience, Fireboy said, “It is chaotic. But I thrive with girls. When I’m under pressure, I usually find balance in girls.”

Fireboy has previously revealed that he was looking forward to suffering a heartbreak in a bid to get inspiration to make more genuine music.

The singer has not publicly confirmed a girlfriend or any romantic relationship

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Dagrin Influenced Me, Other Rappers – Olamide

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Ace rapper Olamide has revealed the role that late Indigenous rapper, Dagrin, played in his career.

Speaking on the impacts of Dagrin in a recent video broadcast, the YBNL boss admitted that the late rapper influenced him and a lot of other rappers.

Olamide revealed that he listens to Dagrin’s critically acclaimed album, ‘C.

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O’ for inspiration whenever he is experiencing “writer’s block”.

He said, “Dagrin’s ‘C.E.O’ album is a timeless project. That’s the only rap album almost everybody in the south west can sing word for word. Dagrin influenced a lot of rappers, whenever we need motivation, we would go and listen to his album.”

Dagrin died in an auto crash in April 2010.

His music became more popular after his death.

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