Some Nigerian celebrities have reacted to the latest rape allegation against the founder of Commonwealth of Zion Assembly, COZA, Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo.

Wife of popular musician, Timi Dakaolo, Busola had accused Fatoyinbo of raping her when she was still very young.

Busola, a mother of 3, explained how Pastor Fatoyinbo allegedly forced his way on her when she was just 18 years.

However, artists including Don Jazzy, Banky W. Mercy Johnson and others have taken to their social media pages in solidarity with Busola Dakola and condemn Pastor Biodiun Fatoyinbo’s actions.

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@BankyWellington “This was so hard to watch. I am so sorry you went through this nightmare. But I am so proud of you for sharing your truth. You didn’t speak up for yourself alone, but for all the voiceless victims who have suffered similar horrors at the hands of predators like him. Sending love, light and support your way. We are standing by you and @timidakolo. God bless, protect and strengthen you. Stay strong. You are incredible.”

@Don Jazzy “Thank you for being a voice for the many women that don’t have the courage to speak out yet. It is important we let our mothers, sisters, daughters know that you cannot be bullied for speaking the truth. #iStandWithBusola

@Annie Idibia “You are a woman, you are a queen and I love you. A woman like Busola.”

@Toke Makinwa “This is our sister, let us lift her up in the light. All I see is a strong, black woman who beat the odds to survive the horror and nightmare of abuse. I am so sorry you had to go through this, I am so sorry babe. Thank you for speaking out, thank you for unlocking the door for others to do the same. Your Pain is not in vain, your pain will break the chains for other people who are in the dark. Well done. You are beautiful, I applaud your courage, I salute you for doing this. Guys pls let us come together and love on her, let us lift her up in love and stand by her. Let us stand in her shoes and speak out against injustice. Let the perpetrator face the law. Lawyers in the building let’s do this right. To watch your abuser daily go on unrepentant is the worst thing that anyone can imagine and @busoladakolo needs justice. Let the system work this time.

“God will mend your broken heart, God will heal your soul and protect you. Dear @timidakolo God bless you for standing and speaking out even when you faced heavy criticism, thank you for being strong for your other half, this hurts so much, so so much and I pray we get justice. We cannot let this slide, let’s not stop at talking on Social media, let us use our network to get every victim the justice they deserve. If we don’t fight now, we have failed all the victims, we have silenced the voices that need to be heard too.”

@Mercy Johnson “This is victory; There are so many scars but this is a victory to defeat the voice and the hand that tried to silence you. And this is marriage, to share a love so deep that it becomes a source of strength in the deepest pain. God bless you both! @timidakolo and @busoladakolo I stand with you at this time and always, you are such an example to every relationship.”

@Kate Henshaw “Courage is not the absence of fear, it is facing your truth, standing tall and speaking out in spite of it!!
Love ya, sweetie, Busola Dakolo You don’t know how many you have given strength to.”

@Mocheddah “I admire your strength Busola Dakolo, thank you for being brave, for telling your truth and shaming the shame culture. Every day I hear stories from women that have been abused and the emotion and psychological trauma is indescribable.. living with the burden without speaking out is worse.I hope this inspires more women and men to come out and shame this sick act. I stand by you Busola Dakolo.”

@Simi “Furious. See how shaken she is reliving it. I pray sharing this truth relieves you of this burden Busola Dakolo.To this man’s supporters – serve God, but don’t follow any man blindly. Ask questions! If it feels wrong, don’t ignore it. If you see something, talk!

@Beverly Naya “In a society that shames and castigates women for being raped causing them to believe that they are unworthy and dirty, I just want to celebrate Timi Dakolo for standing by his strong and beautiful wife. You are a real man, a man willing to risk it all just so your wife can have a voice. I also want to take a moment to admire Busola Dakolo’s courage, I can’t begin to imagine how much it took for you to be this vulnerable but I’m happy God gave you the strength to allow yourself to be free from this burden, thank you for being an inspiration to so many!

“Dear survivors of rape, I pray this encourages you to realize just how incredible you are. You have absolutely nothing to be ashamed of, none of this was/is your fault. You deserve happiness and all the wonderful things that life has to offer. Lastly, the right person will love you, support you and cherish you just the way you deserve. Like Aunty Elvina Ibru said, ‘Refuse to be ashamed, refuse to be castigated because it’s not your fault’ Dear rapists, SHAME ON YOU!

@Akah “I woke up to several missed calls, and text messages. My friends know my relationship with Coza
Let me say this. COZA is my church. I love my pastor. But rape is a serious issue. My stomach churns as I write this. I spoke with @timidakolo a week ago and tried to understand why he had taken a stance against my pastor. I had just come back from honeymoon when all my friends sent me his attacks to my pastor a few weeks ago. I sought to understand, not to attack. I was under so much turmoil too because this is my church, my pastor, and I cannot go around like nothing is happening and the church isn’t addressing anything or re-assuring the members.

“We must not see evil and cover it. We must not see evil and turn the other way. You all know me. I attack and speak out against corrupt political leaders every time. Well, this has hit home. Our leaders and our fathers must be held accountable. And they must deem us worthy to be answerable to. If we cannot clean the church, forget it. We cannot clean the country. I am tired of hearing so much, so much rubbish about my church and leadership over the years especially cos of the industry I belong to, nothing passes our ears behind the scene.




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The Deputy Speaker, House of Representative, Idris Ahmed Wase, has approved the appointment of Dr Aminu Malle as his Chief of Staff.
A statement from his office on Thursday, also announced the appointment of Mohammed Umar-Puma as his press secretary.
Malle, who hails from Taraba, holds a Ph.D in Animal Production and Management from the Federal University of Technology Yola.

He was a Lecturer at the Taraba State College of Agriculture from 1998 until his appointment as Sole Administrator, Jalingo Local Government Area (LGA) of the state in 2004.

In 2005, he was appointed the state’s Commissioner, Ministry of Transport and Aviation.
He was later appointed Special Assistant to the state Governor on Local Government Affairs in September 2007.
Malle was elected member of the House of Representatives in 2011 representing Jalingo/Yorro/Zing Federal Constituency, a position he held until June 19, 2019.
Also, Umar-Puma, until his appointment, was Peoples Daily Newspaper’s reporter in the House of Representatives and chaired the House of Representatives Press Corps.
In addition to the above appointments, the deputy speaker also approved the appointment of Special Advisers and Assistants to work in his office.

They are Nanven Nimfel (Special Adviser, Political Affairs), Mohammed Abdu (Special Adviser, Budget and Financial Matters), Lumumba Adeh (Special Assistant, Former Members Liaison) and Sama’ila Mohammed (Special Assistant, Economic Matters).

Others are Suleiman Tanimu (Special Assistant, Investment), Godfrey Gaiya (Special Assistant, International Affairs and Diplomacy), Alancha Ichukwu (Special Assistant, Youth Mobilisation CSOs), Ibrahim Ibrahim (Personal Photographer and Special Assistant, New Media) and Dr Adebukola Ajaja (Special Assistant, Women in Parliament).

All appointments take immediate effect



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The crisis rocking the Yoruba Council of Elders (YCE) took another dimension on Thursday, when members of the council announced the suspension of Secretary-General of the group, Dr. Kunle Olajide indefinitely.

This suspension was part of the decisions taken at the YCE joint meeting of Senior Elders’ Forum and Chairmen of State Chapters, held at the council’s National Secretariat, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

Present at the meeting included, Chiefs Mike Omoleye, Jibade Oyekan, Adegboye Onigbinde, Anthony Meraiyebu, Dr. Rasaki Shiyanbola, Prof. Adetoun Ogunsheye, Barr. Akin Akinremi and Com. Sam Agbetuyi.

We gathered that there has been a cold war between the duo of President of the body, Col. Ade Agbede (rtd.) and the embattled scribe, Mr. Olajide over the control of the leadership of the association.

In the communique signed by the President of the Council, Ade Agbede after the meeting, Olajide was suspended for “reasons of gross misconduct and insubordination”, urging him “to surrender all the Council’s properties and documents in his custody to the President immediately.”
The group also resolved that Sam Agbetuyi should with immediate effect, take up the position of Assistant Secretary-General 1 for the Council in an acting capacity.

The meeting also resolved and passed a vote of confidence on Agbede as the President of the Council.

But, the embattled scribe while reacting, described his suspension as jokes taken too far.
Olajide in a telephone conversation with our correspondent maintained those at the meeting had no locus standi to take such decision, which he described, was at variance with YCE constitution.
He said, “YCE has no senior elders’ forum in our constitution and Agbede is just using them to perpetuate himself in office as the president of YCE.

“What we bestow on him was an interim president, he was picked to act in that capacity.
“And as the Secretary General, I am still in charge of the YCE secretariat.

“Very soon, the state chairmen in eight states would address the issue and put Agbede where he belongs.”




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President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has urged United States (US) to strengthen ties with Nigeria, especially in the fight against insurgency in the North-East.
He made the call on Thursday in Abuja during the 243rd independence anniversary of the USA, organised by the U.S Embassy in Abuja, NAN reports.
Lawan said that there were several areas for both countries to build on their collaborations and partnerships, adding that Nigerians should learn from the successes of the United States post 243 years of independence.

He urged Nigerians to learn to live together in spite of their differences, ethnicity and religion just like the U.S.

The President of the Senate noted that Nigeria is a great country with all the potentials to be among the greatest in the world, stating that the diversity of the country is supposed to be the nation’s source of strength.

“How the Americans were able to live for 243 years, using their power of diversity, every part of Nigeria has something to contribute to national development.

“Nigerians, both within the country outside, are people of determination, very patriotic and loyal.

“I pray and hope that those of us in leadership positions will continue to give the right leadership, we should bring our people together.
“We should ensure that this country remains united and focused, and that rule of law prevails”, he said.



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