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Nollywood Actress Floors FG In ECOWAS Court
Nollywood actress, Dorothy Njemanze has won the case against the Federal Government at the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Court in Abuja. The actress and two other ladies, Justina Etim and Amarachi Jessyford were arrested and detained by the Abuja Environmental Protection Board and some force men as they were declared as prostitutes and for being outside in late hours.
The regional court ruled that “there is no law prohibiting women from staying out late in the night. The ECOWAS Court agreed with the counsel to the plaintiffs, Bolaji Gabari that there was no law in Nigerian statute book prohibiting women from being outside in late hours.
Justice Chjioke Nwoke who delivered the lead judgement said the ECOWAS Court was satisfied that the plaintiffs were humiliated and dehumanised after they were arrested in an operation that was carried out by a joint force that comprises the military men, police and officials of Abuja Environmental Protection Board, who claimed to have acted on the Federal Government’s directive.
The court declared their arrest as arbitrary and unconstitutional, noting that the security operatives failed to prove that the plaintiffs were commercial sex workers. The court therefore said that the Federal Government’s action by declaring the three ladies as prostitutes, amounted to gross violation of their rights to dignity, since they were only arrested for being outside in late hours.
The court ordered the Federal Government to pay the plaintiffs the sum of six million naira each for their unlawful arrests and detention after they were declared prostitutes in Abuja.
Meanwhile, the Nollywood actress in her reaction after the court judgement wept uncontrollably and expressed appreciation to the court for giving her justice. She expressed optimism that with the judgement, the government would reconsider some laws and policies that are discriminating to women. She also took to her instagram handle to share the cheering news while sharing photos of her and the other ladies in the court room during the hearing.
Popular businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, aka Cubana Chief Priest, has said that his relationship with singer Davido is beyond money and gossip.
He stated this in a recent interview with BBC Igbo.
“Davido is my friend. He is my in-law; he married Chioma who is from Imo State where I hail from.
“So the relationship I have with Davido is beyond money and gossip,” he said.
DAILY POST reports that Chief Priest disclosed via his Instagram page that his outfit for the wedding of the singer, Davido and his wife, Chioma, in Lagos on Tuesday cost seven million Naira.
The socialite recently appreciated Davido for not “discarding” Chioma.
He stated that the DMW boss has made Imo State proud by choosing to marry from the state.
Nigerian singer Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has lent her voice to the ongoing anti-tax hike protests in Kenya.
The Tide’s source reports that Kenyan youths are marching against tax hike in widespread demonstrations tagged ‘RejectFinanceBill2024.’
Five people were shot dead and dozens wounded after police clashed with protesters who stormed the parliament building in Nairobi on Tuesday, according to Amnesty Kenya.
Reacting via her X handle on Tuesday night, Simi declared her support for the demonstrators.
She stated that “it is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights.”
The singer wrote, “I stand with the people of Kenya. It is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights. Godspeed and Strength. [Hash tag] RejectFinanceBill2024.”
In a series of other posts, she wrote: “Wow. When you’ve had enough, the fight is almost inevitable.
“African leaders- have not you done enough?
“I can’t wait for the day Africa is not a weapon fashioned against Africans. All of this amazing Black power and human resource, but the majority are not likely to thrive unless they run.”
Famous Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Davido was spotted among other top artistes at Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour concert in Atlanta, Georgia.
Asake’s performance at his sold-out show at the 17,000-capacity State Farm Arena in Atlanta began on August 16, 2024, and is set to run for 10 days.
In a trending video on social media, Davido appeared backstage with American rapper Quavo to support Asake during the live performance.
Other musicians in attendance included Nigerian hitmaker Zlatan and American rapper Russ Millions.
The Tide’s source reports that Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour is set to cover six U.S. cities, where he will headline notable venues including Madison Square Garden in New York, the Toyota Center in Houston, and the State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
Asake’s tour comes just days after the release of his latest hit, ‘Lungu Boy,’ which features several superstars, including Wizkid, British rappers Central Cee and Stormzy, Travis Scott and Brazilian singer Ludmilla.
‘Lungu Boy’ set a new record for the biggest opening week on Spotify Nigeria, garnering 18.9 million streams in its opening week and breaking the previous record of 14.4 million streams held by Davido’s ‘Timeless.’