Entertainment
MURIC Condemns Portable’s Song, Calls For Ban
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has issued a statement condemning a new song by singer Portable “Kuku do ritual” that glorifies ritual killings and calls for it to be investigated and banned.
The group has notified the police, traditional rulers, National Broadcasting Commission, and other national agencies about the song, describing it as “disgusting, detestable, and egregious” and an assault on Nigerian and African values.
MURIC also called on the Performing Musicians’ Association of Nigeria, the National Film and Video Censors Board, and the Nigerian Copyright Commission to take action and for the artist to be held accountable.
The MURIC statement partly reads: “Popular pop singer, Habeeb Okikiola, has released a new album under the title ‘Kuku Do Ritual’ in which part of the lyrics say, ‘Kuku do ritual. If you do ritual you go die. If you no do ritual you go die. Kuku do ritual’.
‘We find this song disgusting, detestable and egregious. It is a brazen assault on Nigerian and African values. Portable’s latest song has reduced human life to the level of ordinary ants that can be stamped out under human feet without qualms and without consequences. It is an open invitation to criminality. It makes mockery of law and order. It is an open disrespect for human life.
“This song has the capacity to influence our young ones in a negative manner. It is also capable of destroying the future of the youth. Something must be done urgently. Already, there are several reports of young ones engaging in the shameful act for the purpose of getting rich in their tender ages.
They also urged traditional rulers, mothers, and religious leaders to speak out against the song and its promotion of criminal behavior.
Following an old video, code-named: “EFCC and Army Wahala” regaining traction across the social media, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has cautioned skit makers against unauthorised use of its accoutrements.
ALSO READ: Accountants, Key Players In All Forms Of Fraud – EFCC Chairman
This was detailed in a statement on its verified handle on micro-blogging site, X on Monday, which compels the EFCC to reiterate its warning to skit makers and other social workers to desist from using the operational accoutrements of the Commission illegally and irresponsibly.
The anti graft agency noted that the “EFCC and Army Wahala” is a caricature of the operational etiquette of the EFCC. The shameful characterization of supposed operatives of the Commission in the video unleashing terror on “suspects”, is not only embarrassing but indicative of deliberate attempt to cast shadows on the image of the EFCC.
Operatives of the EFCC are not bullies. They are trained as refined modern law enforcement officers rich in decency, civility and respect for members of the public, including suspects of economic and financial crimes.
Skit makers are warned again to desist from unauthorized use of the accoutrements of the Commission.
Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ housemate, Wanni, has disclosed that she had a dream about her boyfriend, Shaun, being evicted from the show.
BIZTELLERS reported that TJay, Handi, and Shaun were evicted on Sunday.
In an emotional monologue later that night, Wanni expressed her inability to celebrate making it to Week 9 due to the eviction of her twin sister, Handi, and her boyfriend, Shaun, both of whom were her closest companions in the house.
READ MORE: #EdoDecides2024: Shaibu, Oshiomhole Deliver LG For APC
She regretted not telling Shaun about her dream that she and him were evicted.
Wanni said, “Big H, I miss you. I can’t even celebrate making it to the 9th week because my best friends are not here.
“I dreamed that I and Shaun were evicted. I should’ve told you about my dream.
“It hurts. It hurts so bad. I miss you guys.”
Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ housemate, Victoria, has expressed surprise at the eviction of her former partner, Shaun.
BIZTELLERS reports that Shaun was evicted on Sunday alongside Handi and TJay.
Reacting to the eviction, Victoria admitted she was shocked, stating that she expected to be evicted before Shaun, as he was “more active” in the house.
In a candid chat with Kassia on Sunday night, Victoria said, “I was not expecting Shaun to leave at all. I always thought that if they wanted to evict between the two of us, it would be me because he is more active.
READ MORE: ‘Stop Checking Your Partner’s Phone’ – Yhemolee Urges Couples
“Today, I was still telling Shaun that he’s not going anywhere. Even if we don’t talk every day, I know that the person I came with is still here. And sometimes, when I have something bothering me, I can still go to him to talk about it.”
Shaun and Victoria entered the Big Brother Naija house as the Shatoria pair, playing the game together as a dynamic duo until Biggie decided to unpair the housemates.
Recall that during their time as a pair, Shaun claimed he was the one “carrying” their team, stating that Victoria wasn’t active in the game.
EFCC Cautions Skit Makers On Unauthorized Use Of Operational Accoutrements
BBNaija S9: Wanni Reveals Dream About Shaun’s Eviction
JUST IN: Court Dismisses Suit Seeking Ganduje’s Removal As APC Chairman
#EdoDecides2024: Shaibu Congratulates Okpebholo, Idahosa
BBNaija S9: I Thought I’d Be Evicted Before Shaun – Victoria
Why I Stopped Clubbing In My Mid 20s’ – Rihanna
Sahara’s Tonye Cole resigns from GPHCDA
Oando opens ultra-modern petrol station in Lagos
Niger Delta Avengers: President Buhari Reads riot Act …considers the carrot and stick option
Adeosun: We are investing in infrastructure to grow the private sector
Shell launches Nigeria campaign on energy efficiency
