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Enitan and his convoluted poster boy story-story By Bodunrin Awosanmi

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Enitan Olukotun’s feeble attempt to whitewash the image of his Principal Mr. Babatunde Fashola appears to only compound his problem. If the former Lagos State Governor seeks forgiveness for his several misdeeds, he should come out frontally to plead for mercy instead of attempting to sneak in through the back door.

Enitan seeks to portray Fashola’s alleged snub at the recent Bola Tinubu colloquium as one snub too many and blames Vice-President Osibajo, Asiwaju Tinubu himself and Akinwunmi Ambode for his recent travails and diminishing reputation as a former poster boy for the All People’s Congress. The so- called article which was obviously concocted by a misguided and misinformed “palace scout” underscores the reasons why the janus nature of Enitan’s principal has unravelled in recent years.

Enitan chose to ignore the failures of his Principal at the federal level in handling his super portfolio but instead chose to allude to him as a star player who has been benched for a less skillful payer. A skillful player indeed who has been unable to score any significant goals in the there years of playing the federal match he has chosen to play in.

The fictional 100 day in office celebration mentioned in the “article” apparently never happened as the present Lagos Governor is known to use quarterly town hall meetings to give account of his stewardship. Furthermore, the same delusion appears to seize Enitan when he says his principal completed the LASEMA Emergency Centre in Cappa Oshodi. If he had bothered to check his facts he would have known that the location previously housed a moribund bus manufacturing joint venture for Marcopolo buses during his principal’s tenure.

The hatchet writer also alludes to the Fashola magic wand of governance and his failure to dismodge Asiwaju Tinubu when he had the chance to do so, as deserving of him being named a hero/messiah. The jury is still out on the so- called magic wand of governance especially with what is now known of the eight years of unbridled smoke and mirrors. The fact that his true story has not been told does not mean it does not exist. As for Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, if Enitan revels in the fact that Fashola could have castrated and indeed almost castrated a man who blew away a crowded field of seasoned politicians for him – a political neophyte, then it is not surprising he is being snubbed and diminished today.

Enitan again delves into the mystery of self imposed amnesia when he attempts to make us forget that it was the same Fashola who sought to install Supo Shasore and Obafemi Hamzat as candidates of the APC but failed woefully. It was only then he reluctantly signed up to the Ambode project in a last-minute attempt to curry favor and return to a state of grace. His spirited campaigns were self serving and designed to only ensure that a rampaging PDP with their looted funds did not get a beach head in Lagos and unravel his 8 years.

Enitan further posits that Ambode is at the root of an insidious plot to diminish his principal by seeking to erase his legacies and give him land to build a housing estate. However, the misguided writer has forgotten that it was his Principal who was roundly honored like other governors during the Lagos at 50 celebrations but yet he still refused to be present at the State banquet where all former governors who had ever governed Lagos State and other state Governors were present, including Ayo Fayose of the PDP and his former opponent Jimi Agbaje. But it was this same Governor that story-teller Enitan seeks to demonise that received Fashola with pomp at his residence and visited him in his office to conclude the hand-over of the presidential lodge in Marina. That the word “KAI” with the throw-back to a military era is not relevant today should not be rocket science to even the likes of Enitan. A legacy of barracks -like low-income apartments on prime Ilubirin waterfront speaks volumes of the so- called vision and acumen of his principal, lionized by Olukotun in his hack piece of writing. In a city with the smallest land mass, space is usually in short supply and a State Government’s needs have preference over Federal needs; surely Enitan’s pay madters can understand this having exercised similar preferences during his own tenure.

Anyway, Enitan Olukotun or whatever his real name is must be reminded that just being loquacious does not automatically translate to performance. The ability to mesmerize is usually temporary and the true performance index of the 3–in-1 is ultimately unraveling itself. Enu o she (it’s not by mouth), as the Lagosians would say!
Bodunrin Awosanmi is a citizen journalist based in Lagos.

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Dammy Krane Drags Cubana Chief Priest Over Alleged Abandoned Child in Kenya Amid Burna Boy Feud

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Dammy Krane Drags Cubana Chief Priest Over Alleged Abandoned Child in Kenya Amid Burna Boy Feud

Dammy Krane Drags Cubana Chief Priest Over Alleged Abandoned Child in Kenya Amid Burna Boy Feud

 

The escalating online feud between Nigerian businessman Cubana Chief Priest and Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy has taken an unexpected twist, as singer Dammy Krane entered the fray with a sensational claim. Dammy Krane has accused Cubana Chief Priest of abandoning a child allegedly fathered in Kenya.

 

Dammy Krane Drags Cubana Chief Priest Over Alleged Abandoned Child in Kenya Amid Burna Boy Feud

 

The controversy began when Burna Boy referred to Cubana Chief Priest as the “Owerri Rick Ross,” a remark that many saw as a jab at the socialite’s persona. Not one to back down, Cubana Chief Priest responded by throwing shade at Burna Boy’s Grammy win, suggesting it was tied to music mogul Diddy’s influence.

The exchange of words quickly gained traction online, with fans and netizens picking sides and weighing in on the drama.

Amid the heated brawl, Dammy Krane stirred the pot further by sharing a photo of a child he claimed is Cubana Chief Priest’s son, allegedly abandoned in Kenya. Taking to social media, Dammy Krane implored the businessman to redirect his energy from the feud to addressing the alleged situation.

In his post, he wrote:

“Make Burna help me tell fraudpriest make e go collect PIKIN wey e abandoned for Kaenya o’.”

The post has since sparked a wave of reactions, with some calling for Cubana Chief Priest to respond to the accusation, while others dismissed it as an attempt to fan the flames of the ongoing feud.

Reactions and Silence
Neither Cubana Chief Priest nor his representatives have responded to the allegation at the time of this report. Burna Boy has also remained silent on Dammy Krane’s involvement in the controversy.

Online Buzz
As the drama unfolds, social media continues to be abuzz with opinions, memes, and debates surrounding the feud. Many have called on the parties involved to resolve their differences amicably, while others are watching keenly for further developments.

What’s Next?
While the validity of Dammy Krane’s claims remains unverified, the accusation has added a new layer of intrigue to the ongoing feud. It remains to be seen how Cubana Chief Priest will address the allegations or whether the online battle will escalate further.

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Burna Boy Fulfills $30,000 Pledge to Cubana Chief Priest’s Alleged Brother, Igniting Social Media Buzz

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Burna Boy Fulfills $30,000 Pledge to Cubana Chief Priest’s Alleged Brother, Igniting Social Media Buzz

 

Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy has made headlines once again, this time for an act of generosity that has captured widespread attention. The Grammy-winning artist fulfilled a $30,000 promise to a man claiming to be the brother of popular Nigerian socialite Cubana Chief Priest.

Burna Boy Fulfills $30,000 Pledge to Cubana Chief Priest’s Alleged Brother, Igniting Social Media Buzz

 

This development follows a recent social media clash between Burna Boy and Cubana Chief Priest, which stirred significant buzz online. The disagreement began after Burna Boy allegedly shared a post perceived to be targeted at the socialite, leading to heated exchanges between their supporters.

Amid the controversy, a video emerged featuring a man claiming to be Cubana Chief Priest’s brother. In the clip, the man revealed he works as a phone repairer and shared Burna Boy’s pledge to gift him $30,000.

In a heartwarming twist, Burna Boy has now fulfilled his promise, as confirmed by an Instagram post from the man. The post included a video of him expressing gratitude to Burna Boy in a club setting. Overwhelmed with emotion, the man is seen kneeling as he thanks the artist.

The accompanying caption reads:

“God is real. Odogwu @burnaboygram, God has used you to pull me out of poverty. I will be forever grateful. Please, please, please thank him for me 🙌🙌.”

The gesture has sparked widespread reactions on social media, with fans and netizens alike praising Burna Boy for his kindness. Comments lauded the singer for using his influence to change lives, with many calling it an inspiring act of compassion.

Burna Boy, known for his philanthropic efforts, has once again reinforced his reputation as a global superstar with a big heart.

As the story continues to trend, it highlights the positive impact celebrities can have when they leverage their platform to uplift others.

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RCCG General Overseer, Pastor Adeboye reacts to controversial photo portraying him as Alhaji

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RCCG General Overseer, Pastor Adeboye reacts to controversial photo portraying him as Alhaji

 

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has responded to an AI-generated image that recently went viral on social media, portraying him as an alhaji.

Speaking during the first Holy Ghost Night of the Year today, January 4, 2025, Adeboye addressed the matter within his teeming congregation with a beaming smile.

The controversial image, which surfaced in late December, depicted the holiness preaching man of God dressed in Islamic attire and seemingly in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, sparking widespread reactions online.

This image initially circulated on X (formerly twitter) was accompanied by the caption, “Pastor Adeboye may Allah guide you to the right path,” garnered significant attention, with over 3.8 million views, 1,500 reposts, 1,800 comments, and 4,000 likes as of December 22, 2024.

While he was addressing the growing presence of mockers, he predicted that many would not survive the year.

In his characteristics humble nature, he acknowledged the AI-generated image of him as an alhaji, remarking, “I’m sure many of you saw that picture showing me as an alhaji.”

Daddy Adeboye or Daddy G.O as he’s fondly called had prophesied in his annual crossover night programme of 2024 that mockers will be on the rise and will intensified their mocking business but, unfortunately, many of them won’t be able to survive the year 2025.

He has equally prophesied that uear 2025 will be a landmark year; a year that heaven, divine will help us all more. Daddy G.O also prayed that the mockers would have a change of heart because God has no delight in the death of a sinner. He therefore irged them to repent so that all can be well with them.

Preaching from the topic ‘Glory Ahead part 1’ and quoting Isaiah 3 verse, Daddy G.O said; Glory Ahead is saying no more shame to us, while emphasizing that there is a link between glory and holiness as itvis seen in the Book of Exodus 15 verse 11.

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