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Mofe Duncan celebrates 40th birthday
Nollywood actor Mofe Duncan has been left overwhelmed with the massive love he received on his 40th birthday. Taking to his Instagram page to pen an appreciation post, he expressed how excited he was when the priest referenced him during his homily in front of the entire congregation.
The amount of love he received on social media from friends and fans to his 91+-year-old father making a speech at his birthday dinner, to his family and friends who showed up for him brought him to the verge of tears.
Apologizing to those whose birthday messages haven’t been acknowledged by him, Mofe Duncan stated that he hasn’t been able to get through all the tags and mentions of IG.
“Yesterday was overwhelming, to say the least. From my priest referencing me during his homily in front of the entire congregation, to the outpour of love in my social media from friends and fans to my 91+ yr old father making a speech at my 40th dinner, to my family & my friends who showed up for my dinner….every aspect of yesterday brought me on the verge of tears and TRULY I want to say THANK YOU!
I have not been able to get through all the tags and mentions on IG. Please don’t be offended, you’re NOT less important than those acknowledged. I’d do my best to acknowledge every birthday wish out there on my behalf. (Might finish next year on my 41st birthday and then I’d do it all over again Lol).
Thank you, guys. I absolutely LOVE being MOFE DUNCAN and I have you guys to thank for it. God bless you individually and may the love shown to me be paid forward to you in your lives.
Now WE 40, now WE LIVE”.
Kemi Filani reported on Sunday that Mofe Duncan had turned 40 in grand star. The movie star had taken time out to reflect on his last decade. Sharing photos of him cheering on to his new age while holding a glass of wine, Mofe described the last decade as amazing.
He noted how the past decade was filled with lots of ups and downs, hit he doesn’t bother about the downs as long as he’s up. Mofe Duncan expressed gratitude to his Maker for His mercies, as well as appreciated his family, friends, and fans.
“My journey has been amazing….lots of ups and lots of downs….but who cares about the downs when you’re UP? The last decade was a dress rehearsal….now, let’s start! Life truly begins at 40.
Happy Birthday to Me! 40 years on God’s green earth. Grateful for His mercies. Grateful to my family for constantly forging and supporting me. Grateful to my best friends for always ensuring my happiness is never too far. Grateful for my close friends who make sure I keep running the race and never give up. And grateful to my fans who make life all the more golden”.
In other news – Kidnapped Catholic priest freed
Rev Fr Mathias Opara, the Catholic priest kidnapped in Imo last Friday, has regained freedom. According to Daily Post, it was reported that the priest was released unhurt on Sunday night.
Recall that after attending the burial rituals for the father of one of his colleagues at Izombe Community in the Oguta LGA, the priest identified as Owu Ujo, was abducted along Ejemekwuru-Ogbaku Road in Oguta and Mbaitoli Local Government Areas of Imo State.Learn More
A civil society organisation, The Osun Masterminds, TOM, has urged President Bola Tinubu to end the floatation of the Naira and revert to a Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, guided pricing that will be devoid of corruption and the sharp practices that characterised the apex bank under Godwin Emefiele. TOM also demanded a return of subsidy on petrol until a time in the future, when proper structures have been put in place to manage the consequences of total deregulation.
These demands formed part of the address of TOM’s September State of the State address on Saturday.Delivering these demands, the Executive Director of TOM, Prof Wasiu Oyedokun-Alli added that the Federal Government should “put more resources into strategic subsidies for common Nigerians instead of sharing more money to the States, which end up financing the reckless lifestyle of many of the Governors”.
The group held that before the removal of fuel subsidy on May 29, 2023, the government was expected to follow up with several proactive measures that will keep the possible implications in check.
“Part of the implications that we foresaw, was rising costs of commodities, due to rising costs of transportation, occasioned by rising costs of petrol. We expected that policies that would counteract these fall-outs would hastily be implemented, to protect Nigerians from the hardship we experience today.
“To make matters worse, the Federal Government, through the Central Bank of Nigeria, also decided to float the Naira, leaving it to the whims and caprices of market manipulators, speculators, and hawks. While a market-driven pricing of the Naira would be ideal, the peculiarities of our character as Nigerians, soon negated whatever possible good outcomes we could get.
“The Foreign Exchange rate dealt a huge blow on the common man, because Nigeria has remained as export dependent as it always was before the floating of the Naira.
“In fact, we dare say that Nigeria’s export dependence has worsened when we compare a 2.4% annual population growth, with a meagre 1.8% Agriculture value growth. This would simply mean that our numbers are increasing faster than our capacity to feed ourselves. This is a reality we are sure the Federal Government is aware of.
“Another fact that underscores the direct effect of the Foreign Exchange rate on the average Nigerian, is our heavy dependence on the warring states of Russia and Ukraine, for two major agricultural value chain inputs, that is Fertilizer, and Wheat.
“So, while we continue to depend more on the rest of the world to feed us, foreign exchange rates spiraled out of control with currency depreciation increasing import costs, while transportation costs locally, completed the pummeling of Nigerians and our economy,” the group added.
Source: Dailypost
Famous Nollywood actor, Jim Iyke, has expressed comfort with public perceptions about him. The actor in a recent Instagram post on his page, noted that he will not compromise his principles, even if it means being misunderstood.
Jim Iyke explained that his decision to stand by his values has helped him shape his career. I have grown extremely comfortable being the villain in some people’s stories. Many times, the lines between wrong and right blur in these narratives. I am happy as always to dispense with my side of it. My recourse is to distance myself from the grandstanding and theatrics.
“Sometimes, I am quick to build a wall before compromising my ideologies and principles. It is what forged who I am. It’s what inspires what I am to become.
“One thing is certain: you must trust people to be who they are. The moon will turn red before I’m who I am not. I am light to many. Others, I am what their insecurities amplify. I’m hated for it. I’m loved for it.”
Source: Dailypost
In other news –
Nigerian singer, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has revealed the craziest rumour he has seen online about himself. The ‘Calm Down’ hitmaker said being tagged “a devil worshiper” was the craziest rumour ever peddled against him.
Rema featured in a recent episode of the ‘Kids Take Over’ podcast.The host asked: “What’s the most crazy, untrue thing that you’ve seen online about you. Read more
Nigerian singer, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has revealed the craziest rumour he has seen online about himself. The ‘Calm Down’ hitmaker said being tagged “a devil worshiper” was the craziest rumour ever peddled against him.
Rema featured in a recent episode of the ‘Kids Take Over’ podcast.The host asked: “What’s the most crazy, untrue thing that you’ve seen online about you?”
Rema replied: “They say worship the devil [laughs]. It’s crazy. I didn’t respond to it because it is not important. It’s a waste of time.”
The singer explained that the symbols he used in expressing his art were Edo culture and not satanic.
Rema also spoke about working with Canadian superstar, Drake in 2020 for his song ‘Mention Me’ which got leaked.
“I’m happy to work with a legend like Drake. I feel like we are going to make a very huge song if we take our time to build something very strong,” he said.
Source: dailypost
In other news – Traders blame high cost of food items in Nigeria on insecurity
Traders in Ose Okwodu Market in Onitsha, Anambra State, have blamed the rising cost of food items in Nigeria on the insecurity bedeviling the country.
The traders stated this through their market leaders on Thursday when the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Council (FCCPC) visited the market for a survey on the cause of the rising cost of food items in the country. Read more