Teddy A who just released a new song after his eviction some days back have just been called out by an online troll.
He was mocked by the troll for having in his words only artistes of “shaku shaku” standard at his event.
“You no see super stars, na this shaku shaku boys you call, look up bro.”
His reply:
“Carry your struggling dreads comot from my page.”
Genevieve Nnaji has taken to her Instagram page to gush over a painting that portrays her as a ‘Queen.’
She received the rare gift from a fan and was so excited, she had to share on her social media.
She showed off her beautiful welcome gift to her fans today, as she loves the way she was portrayed as a Queen in the painting
The international multiple award winning actress penned down a note upon sharing the photos
“Everyday I feel blessed and grateful and this day is no different. I’m humbled and honored by this gift guys
.
“It means a lot, thank you so much!!
#genelovers #genearmy #genevites #genelanders #generals ..etc 
I love you all dearly. God bless you 
“
Nigerian singer cum actor, Banky W, is presently in Bauchi state shooting a new movie.
The actor who got married to Adesua Etomi last year is playing the role of a serving youth Corper.
He shared the pictures on social media with the below caption.
“..shoot more movies”, they said. “It’ll be fun”, they said. It’s like the enemies from my village wrote this sufferhead script.
#actor #executiveproducer #filmmaker #UpNorth #Bauchi #upnorththefilm #nobodyshouldtellmejackaboutdoingNYSCafterTHIS
Just days ago, Banky W (real name Olubankole Wellington) took to social media to thank God for keeping him alive as he recounts his battle with cancer prior to his wedding.
Just days ago, Banky W (real name Olubankole Wellington) took to social media to thank God for keeping him alive as he recounts his battle with cancer prior to his wedding.
“Many people know about my own battles with cancer. I’m forever grateful to God that I am alive and well, and that I was able to fund the treatment I needed.
Unfortunately, over 90,000 Nigerians die every year due to cancer. This is simply because they can’t afford to fight it. Treatment is expensive and so many people die because they’re just unable to pay for surgery, pills, chemo etc.
That has to change, and the more of us that contribute, the better. It would be great if one person donated N100 million. But it would be just as great, and even more powerful, if one million people gave N100 each.”
A Nigerian man identified as Emeka Okafor aka Oracle, has committed suicide by drinking battery acid, after allegedly going broke in South Africa.
The sad incident happened yesterday, in Johannesburg. The deceased, who attended Command Day Secondary School in Lagos, left behind a daughter and fiancée.
Source: Instablog9ja
Ex-BBNaija housemate, Tope Adenibuyan, a.k.a Teddy A traveled to his hometown, Ondo state with his mum.
The U.S returnee and father of one who celebrated his 30th birthday shared photos with her at the airport and wrote;
A 28-year-old suspected fraudster, James Nwagalezi, was yesterday, arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate’s Court.
He was arrested for allegedly conniving with Okoli Nmesoma, who is already facing trial, to hack into the mobile app account of Eko Bank Plc and unlawfully withdrew N207 million.
Nwagalezi is facing a four-count charge bordering on felony to wit unlawfully hacking into bank account and stealing, preferred against him by the Police. .
Police prosecutor, Inspector Jimoh Joseph, told the court that the defendant and others still at large committed the offence on April 27 at Igboelerin, Okokomaiko, Ojo, Lagos. .
He said that “Nwagalezi was arrested after several months of manhunt. His arrest brings the number of suspects arrested and charged to court to six. The Police are still hunting for more suspects involved in the alleged fraud.”
However, Nwagalezi pleaded not guilty to the charge. Magistrate B. I. Bakare granted him N1 million bail. He adjourned the case till July 4 and ordered that the defendant be remanded at the Ikoyi Prison, pending when he is able to perfect his bail conditions.
Tekno took to his IG page earlier today to share a video and revealed in the caption he dropped out of school and found it unfair he has millions despite that.
The ‘Pana’ Crooner shared a video of himself in a bath tub living the ‘good life’ and declaring that it is quite unfair that he has hundreds of millions in his bank account even though he did not really finish school while graduates have nothing, he went further to say that things have to change in the country.
Mercy Aigbe is far from done with her colleague, Toyin Aimakhu as she has again thrown major shades at the latter.
Recall that Toyin and Eniola Badmus got into a bit of a row a few weeks ago following Eniola’s post on IG which saw her promoting her movie ‘Ghetto Bred and making it known there is just one ghetto movie.
Many assumed Eniola was shading Toyin Aimakhu as the latter has a movie she has been promoting for a while ‘The Ghost and the tout’
Mercy who had an issue with Toyin a few days ago, in an issue which saw Toyin accusing Mercy of destroying her first marriage, is letting everyone know her stance on the issue.
She shared Eniola’s movie’s poster on her IG handle with the caption;
・・・
#GhettoBred out in cinemas Nationwide from 15th June……TeamEniolaBadmus let’s blow it up
Chidiogo Akunyili the daughter of Late Professor Dora Akunyili has shared a post on social media to commemorate the 4th anniversary of her death.
In honour of her mum, Chidiogo wrote;
It’s been four years since your body left this world. It’s been everyday that your spirit remains strong. Thank you for inspiring me to write your story. Thank you for all the ways you guide and love us, your children that are so many more than your biological ones.
For me, this past weekend and the many miracles of the day fills me with the continued knowing that you are with us.
Your life is a story of strength arising from the ashes of struggles — the deeper your scars, the stauncher was your fight and spirit of justice and truth. I look forward to sharing with the world the power of conviction and the courage needed to follow through.
Iceberg Slim who hasn’t been seen with his heartthrob, Juliet Ibrahim for months amid rumours of a break-up has shared suggestive photos online.
Iceberg was seen posing with a dark-skinned scantily-clad woman in what looks like a promotional photo-shoot.
The pictures seem to have been wrongly perceived by social media users who believe the U.S returnee may be getting romantic with the strange woman regarded as a model.
“He is done with a yellow hanty ok now is black sister is alight” one top commenter King Pepper said.
Juliet earlier declared on social media that men are very good at telling lies.
She revealed via Twitter that it is quite possible Eve in the bible, wasn’t the first to eat the forbidden fruit.
Big Brother Naija finalist Cee-C once again showed off her classy style as she stepped out in an Ankara jumpsuit.
23-year old girlfriend of Davido is a true beauty to behold. The Babcock University student, Chioma who hails from Imo State appears to have won the heart of the father of two completely with her looks and cooking skills.
Chioma looks appealing to the eyes even without her make-up which has become an addiction plaguing most ladies who derive self-confidence from it.
23-year old girlfriend of Davido is a true beauty to behold. The Babcock University student, Chioma who hails from Imo State appears to have won the heart of the father of two completely with her looks and cooking skills.
Chioma looks appealing to the eyes even without her make-up which has become an addiction plaguing most ladies who derive self-confidence from it.
Laura Ikeji shared a video on her Instagram page that showed her twerking for her ex-footballer husband, Ogbonna Kanu.
The ex-footballer was seen looking very shy as his wife continued to twerk for him. When he couldn’t take it any longer, he was seen running for his dear life as his pretty wife chased after him as they shared some romantic moments together.
Watch the video below:
Following the announcement by President Muhammadu Buhari on the immediate conferment of GCFR on late Abiola, the national leader of APC has reacted.
“President Muhammadu Buhari by declaring June 12 as Democracy Day and awarding Grand Commander of the Federal Republic (GCFR) to late MKO Abiola has confirmed that Abiola won the 1993 election”, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu said on Thursday night.
Tinubu, a former senator and governor of Lagos and one of the pro-democracy activists who spent years in exile, made the assertion in a message entitled “The Immortalisation of Chief MKO Abiola”. The message was made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Lagos by Tinubu’s Media Officer, Mr Tunde Rahman.
He said that the award of the GCFR was also an acknowledgement that Abiola should have been allowed to serve as president after winning the free and fair expression of the popular will of the people.
Buhari had on Wednesday declared June 12 as new National Democracy Day with effect from 2019.
Buhari also said that the presumed winner of the June 12, 1993 election, Chief MKO Abiola, would be posthumously awarded the highest award of GCFR.
He added that Abiola’s running mate in the election, Amb. Babagana Kingibe, and late human rights lawyer, Gani Fawehinmi (SAN) would be vested with Grand Commander of the Niger (GCON).
Tinubu said that the declaration was a good news for democracy and a proud moment for Nigeria.
According to him, Buhari ‘s decision has corrected the wrongs of the past.
“Along with all democratic and fair-minded Nigerians, I welcome the news that June 12 will replace May 29 as Democracy Day. I too applaud Buhari for making this courageous and rightful decision.
“He has shown all Nigerians and the world that we have the moral fortitude to objectively face our history, learn from it and improve our society by virtue of this learning.
“June 12, more than any other day, symbolises the struggles and sacrifices made by countless Nigerians to establish democracy as our way of national governance.
“Chief MKO Abiola and others gave their lives that we might have democracy, that the will of the people will be sovereign and not suppressed by the will of the few.
“This proclamation by Buhari will forever immortalise the sacrifices made by these patriots who gave off themselves in service of such a noble and rightful purpose,” he said.
Tinubu also commended the award to MKO Abiola’s running mate, Amb. Babagana Kingibe and Chief Gani Fawehinmi.
He said that Chief Fawehinmi was a fearless advocate for democracy and the human rights of the common man.
According to him, whenever and wherever late Fawehinmi spoke, he spoke the language of truth to power.
Tinubu said that the designation of June 12 as Democracy Day was the fulfilment of the dream and efforts of many of the progressives.
“This fulfilment comes with a civic responsibility. We must consecrate this new holiday and ourselves so that we make it a living holiday.
“More so than ever before, the spirit of June 12 must live within us. It must guide our politics and how we govern ourselves.
“We must continuously dedicate ourselves to the freedoms and rights as well as the duties that democracy bestows on us all, political friend and foe alike,” he said
Tinubu said that the presidential proclamation should forever bury ill-conceived notion that President Buhari was ambivalent about democracy.
According to him, President Buhari has shown that he not only respects democracy but duly honours it.
“Democracy may be rough and untidy at times but it remains the form of government best suited for a society as diverse and multifaceted as ours.
“Today, the sun shines a bit more brightly. The sound of democracy peals more resolutely across the land. The sacrifices of Chief Abiola and others have been affirmed by the Federal Government he once should have led.
“Democracy has been given its proper seat. History has been corrected to the extent humanly possible. Nigeria continues to define its better self.
“Of this new Democracy Day and what it symbolises, we all should be equally proud,” he said.
-NAN
Wife of Portugese goalkeeper, Rul Patricio has urged Portugal’s Coach to allow players masturbate during the World Cup.
She said the National Team will have a better chance of success if the Coach, Fernando Santos urges his players to masturbate.
Vera Ribeiro is a psychologist who specializes in sexual matters, has published a book in which she examines the love lives of footballers.
In the book titled “Manual of Seduction”, Dr Ribeiro argues that players will be able to cope with anxiety and stress much better during the tournament if they indulge themselves regularly.
She insists that “nothing positive comes from sexual abstinence” and that forbidding players to make love before games also has a negative impact.
Dr Ribeiro, appearing on a Portuguese TV programme to promote her book, added: “The football player should not abstain from having sex before games, but we also know that in terms of routine they are not in contact with families either.
“We can not associate sports performance with the occurrence of sex.”
Rui Patricio will be Portugal’s No.1 in Russia and is a target for Premier League-bound Wolves.
The Molineux club have had a £16million bid rejected by Sporting Lisbon for the 30-year-old, who is one of a number of players demanding to be released from their contracts following a row with the club’s owner Bruno de Carvalho after fans attacked the squad at the training ground.
The Lagos State Government has directed all Local Government Officers to comply with the constitutional provisions of the Code of Conduct of Public Officers on Assets declaration.
Babatunde Rotinwa, the Chairman of the Local Government Service Commission said it is mandatory for all Public Officers to declare their assets to the Code of Conduct Bureau.
He urged the Council Managers and Human Resources Officers to disseminate the information to other Local Government Staff and ensure that Public Officers in the Unified Local Government Service in the State obtain the Assets Declaration Form, complete it and submit to the Code of Conduct Bureau within the stipulated period.
Rotinwa implored the Code of Conduct Bureau to send representatives to the Local Government Areas/ Local Council Development Areas in the State in order to further educate and enlighten the officials on the modalities for completing the forms.
The Permanent Secretary, Local Government Service Commission, Mrs. Omobolanle Ogunmola, while commending the Bureau for enlightening the Public Servants at the grassroots on assets declaration, promised that the Commission would do its best to ensure that Local Government Officers obtain the Assets Declaration Form, fill and submit to the Bureau.
She said that the Bureau should feel free to seek the assistance of the Commission whenever it encounters any challenge with the Local Government Officials.
In his remarks, the State Director of Code of Conduct Bureau, Olasoji Ola, while making reference to relevant sections of the 1999 Constitution, stated that “every Public Officer shall within three months after the coming into force of this Code of Conduct or immediately after taking office and thereafter a) at the end of every four years and b) at the end of his term of office, submit to the Code of Conduct Bureau a written declaration of all his properties, assets and liabilities and those of his unmarried children under the age of eighteen years”.
He stated that any Public Officer who acts contrary to the provision of the Code of Conduct for Public Officers, if found guilty, may be penalised by the Code of Conduct Tribunal in accordance with paragraph (18) Sub-paragraph (2) of the Fifth Schedule (Part 1) of the Constitution.
According to him, penalties for non-compliance include vacation of office or seat, disqualification from the holding of any public office for a period not exceeding 10 years as well as seizure and forfeiture of any property acquired in abuse or corruption of office.
Tonto Dikeh suffered some backlash yesterday after she commented on a prayer post by Ghanaian actor and evangelist, Majid Michel.
Tonto Dikeh ‘typed in tongues’ on the comment section and this brought her massive heat as people could not understand how anyone can type in tongues.
She was slammed for “abusing the Holy Spirit” and also being “hypocritical”, as social media influencer Tunde Ednut also wrote:
“So people now type in tongues… Na wa o! #ThisIsNigeria”
Reacting to this, Tonto Dikeh who claimed she is a radical for Jesus, said if people can sing the ‘skrrrr pa’ from the Man’s not hot single, she can also speak and type in tongues.
This evening, President Buhari broke his Ramadan fast with some entertainers and Youth Ambassadors at the state house, Abuja.
Among those invited were BBNaija’s Tobi Bakre, Sound Sultan, Kunle Afolayan, Tania Omotayo and others.
Recall Tobi spoke to Pulse recently, about why reality stars fade away after shows like BBNaija come to an end.
On why reality stars fade away
“Some people are not out there for the social media life. Like naturally, they are not out there for that kind of life.
“So they go into the reality show for whatever reason and after the show, they sink back into their private life.
“But for some others, they want showbiz, they want to act, they want to host, they want to be out there.
“I think that’s the clear divide. They are some people that have things they want to do that need them to be out there, they need to be seen, they need to remain famous.
“But for some people, it’s more like, ‘yea, I have gotten this level of buzz and it’s okay.
“It was fun while it lasted but I’d rather have my private life.’ So I think it’s a decision thing.
“And then for some people, maybe they tried somethings to be in the showbiz world and it doesn’t go as planned.
“Because when you come out, people have like very high expectations, and if you don’t deliver, you just crawl back in.”
On what makes the Double Wahala season different from the Gobe edition
“I think the difference is that last year, everybody had a clear favourite.
“I mean they had people they loved, but then everybody kind of had a clear favourite.
“But this time around, the finalists had their own “pushers.” They had people that were like, ‘we die for these people.’
“So even when they left the house, they [fans]] take your matter so personal.
“Like people in my camp, my Tobination family, the way they take [my] matter, even [I’m] like, “it’s not that serious.’ But it’s all love. They love and believe in the housemates, so they follow through.
“It’s no more about the reality show, it’s now about, ‘mehn, we are invested in you.’
“Everyone supporting me is like friends and family. Because I know how it is.
“Last year did I vote? I didn’t vote. For you to take out your phone to vote for someone, that means you want good for the person.
“So I really appreciate everyone who is pushing and supporting.”
Nigerian singing sensations, Yemi Alade and Davido both met at an event recently and the duo posed for a photo together…
The songstress then took to her IG page to share the photo, writing… ??? @iamsmade – King David @davidoofficial & Queen Yemi @yemialade ? #ForTheCulture
… and then a troll felt the both of them look like the a version of alleged romantic singing duo, Wizkid and Tiwa Savage. The troll took to the comment section of her page insinuating that she might just have a thing with Davido,
See tiwa and wizzy version 2
And Yemi Alade had just the response for the troll… See below:
The fight against indecent dressing by the management of Imo State University (IMSU), has taken its full course on campus with the warning that improperly dressed students will henceforth not allowed into the campus.
According to Elijah, all personnel of the school security at the main Gate, Extension and Back gate have stepped-up their operations by monitoring students closely even to the extent of going to classes to check if there is any student who is dressed against the rule of the school and has succeeded in sneaking into the lecture halls.
It was observed that the school management has considered indecent dressing as a capital offense in the campus and has decided to go tough on students putting on crazy jeans, crazy hairstyles, and those who put on slippers to campus.
Hence, students who are caught in the act have their crazy and seductive wears torn into pieces and after wards prevented from entering the campus.
The school deputy Vice-Chancellor Academics, Prof. Nkwam Uwaoma have taken the lead as he was spotted recently enforcing the regulation at different points, from the school Front gate to the Extension.
In light of the recent report that head of states, President Buhari declared June 12 as the new Democracy day as well as honouring Late Moshood Abiola, Nollywood actor, Yomi Fabiyi has lauded the President’s action.
Politics or no politics, the honour done to Late Chief MKO Abiola, KINJIGBE and Late Chief Gani Fawehinmi is in order and melts my heart. For the first time I will commend General Buhari. We do not have to politicize everything. For the sake of democracy and those that paid the ultimate prize we all enjoy today, it is a welcome development and deserving. Better late than never. This is NOT politics, this is the RIGHT thing – Yomi Fabiyi.
Meghan Markle has only been married for only 2 weeks and foreign blogs are already predicting a divorce for her – there’s been claims that this would be her third divorce and not second as everyone’s been led to believe.
It’s in high hopes that these are all speculations but multiple publications have been making the same claim.
According to Radar Online, Meghan is fed up with her new life and wants out – they claim she misses her old life, especially her life as an actress, and finds royal life a bit extreme.
Quoting a palace insider, Radar wrote:
Meghan hasn’t really adjusted well to her new role.
She misses acting and she misses Los Angeles. She misses her family, and her friends.
Meghan gave up everything for Prince Harry and although she’s madly in love with him, the Queen’s rules are a bit too extreme for her.
The source also claims that Meghan is finding it difficult to get along with her sister-in-law, Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge.
The source added:
Kate is supposed to be Meghan’s tutor, but the two are very different. She will never live up to Kate’s standards.
The National Enquirer claims Trevor Engelson isn’t Meghan Markle’s first husband – they claim Meghan was married for the first time to a man she met at Northwestern University who now resides on the East Coast.
According to People Magazine, thee Queen is trying to help Megan adjust to her new role. The two are scheduled to go on a solo trip 200 miles north of England later this month.
The report said:
“The Queen knows the potential pitfalls of not giving [new members] a guiding hand,” Ingrid Seward, author of the recent biography of the Queen and Prince Philip, My Husband & I, tells PEOPLE in this week’s issue.
“It’s all about the monarchy. She can’t expect Meghan to know everything without being shown.”
“She doesn’t want 70 years of hard work to be for nothing,” adds Seward. “I’m sure she feels Meghan needs a steadying hand in these early days.”
Jaywon’s management team has finally reacted to the viral video of SARS Operatives allegedly disrupting his birthday party last night at his home in Lagos.
According to LIB, one of his managers, Derek said the video making the rounds on social media is actually not the true picture.
According to Derek, a guest at the party got drunk and was misbehaving outside the singer’s premises.
Members of the estate who were uncomfortable with the noise the drunk guest was making alerted the estate security who in turn alerted SARS officers to take the drunk guest out of their estate.
Jaywon came out and was able to mediate in the matter. He took his drunk guest back into his compound. Derek says this is what transpired last night.
The videos were actually shared by rapper, Ruggedman and MC Makopolo.
Nina has shown off a lovely black jumpsuit given to her by SlimGirl shape wear.
She recently launched her ‘Nina Empire‘ and was seen rocking a hair from her brand in the picture she shared.
She shared the photos advertising her product as she wrote;
“Jumpsuit by @slimgirlshapewear . Hair by @nina_empire_”
Renowned author and strong feminist, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has gotten lots of Nigerians talking with a comment she made when she appeared on Trevor Noah’s show.
The celebrated author said chivalry, for example opening doors for people, shouldn’t be gender-based and women should also open the door for men.
I thing gestures like holding the door shouldn’t be gender-based. I think it’s a lovely thing to hold the door but we should hold the door for everyone.
Like, I hold the door for men and for women. And so I think the idea of someone holding the door for a woman because she’s a woman… I have trouble with it.
I’m quite happy for people to hold the door for me. But I’m like, hope they’re not doing it because of this sort of idea of chivalry. Because chivalry is really about the idea that women are somehow weak and need protecting. But we know that really, there are many women who are stronger than men.
Speaking of women being thought of as weak and given preferential treatment in crisis situations, the writer said:
So really, what I think is that the people we should protect are people who need protecting, whether men or women. Which is also why I sort of have trouble with the idea of women and children. When women are classified in the same… I mean, when there’s a tragedy and we say, women and children should leave first. I think, actually, it’s the people who are weak, unwell, young… who should leave first.
Singer Banky W on reacting to the comment, wrote:
Nigerian comedienne, Helen Paul appears to be part of the league of celebrities using their platform to stand up for singer, Falz in his face off with some Muslim groups due his viral ‘This is Nigeria’ video.
The comedienne who blasted a non-fan who came at her her for rocking a pink hijab in a viral comedy skit recently, this morning shared another video of herself rocking a green Hijab.
”I am an actor that uses costumes to depict a character. Hijab is a head covering. Hijab is not a religion. Islam is a religion of peace not of war #oneGod #peace #love #cantfightforGod #justbehappy #hatenot #byefornow or let’s meet in court ??♀️??♀️??♀️??♀️???I mean tennis COURT ooooo . I am not feeling fine o..”
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie was a guest on Trevor Noah’s show where she touched on topics like chivalry.
The celebrated author said chivalry, for example opening doors for people, shouldn’t be gender-based and women should also open the door for men.
She said this shouldn’t be so because there are women who are stronger than men, and as such, priority should be placed on the weak and young not based on gender.
“I think gestures like holding the door shouldn’t be gender-based. I think it’s a lovely thing to hold the door but we should hold the door for everyone.
“Like, I hold the door for men and for women. And so I think the idea of someone holding the door for a woman because she’s a woman… I have trouble with it.
“I’m quite happy for people to hold the door for me. But I’m like, hope they’re not doing it because of this sort of idea of chivalry.
“Because chivalry is really about the idea that women are somehow weak and need protecting. But we know that really, there are many women who are stronger than men.”
Speaking of women being thought of as weak and given preferential treatment in crisis situations, the writer said:
“So really, what I think is that the people we should protect are people who need protecting, whether men or women.
“Which is also why I sort of have trouble with the idea of women and children. When women are classified in the same… I mean, when there’s a tragedy and we say, women and children should leave first.
“I think, actually, it’s the people who are weak, unwell, young… who should leave first.”
Yesterday, the video of a NYSC member, Jojo, being harassed in Lagos for allegedly stealing an iphone 6s became a trending topic after it emerged online.
Jojo has now released a statement, denying the allegation, saying she’s not a thief and her lawyers are involved,
My name is Jojo. My attention has been drawn to a video of me online which has been widely circulated by blogs. I am not a thief neither did I steal any iPhone. The matter is currently been investigated and my lawyers are involved. I will make a concise statement on this matter in due time. In the meantime, I implore the concerned blogs to take down the video. I am indeed grateful to everyone for the love, support and prayers. God bless you all.
Female HipHop rapper, Cardi B, who is expected to have her baby girl next month, has shared a lovely new photo of herself rocking her bump in style.
The rapper donned a short white dress that hugged her bulging belly. She also wore a rainbow-colored hair which matched her rainbow-colored shoes.
Cardi revealed in April that she was pregnant and it was later reported by TMZ that her baby is due in July 2018. This means she’s 8 months pregnant.
Wow! It looks as though Tonto Dikeh has somewhat upped the spiritual realm as she not only speak in tongues now but also ‘write’ in tongues.
Probably moved by the spirit, the thespian began to write in tongues while commenting on a post shared by Ghanaian actor Majid Michael.
The actor cum evangelist shared a photo of himself preaching to an audience with the caption: “God never said the weapons wouldn’t form … He said they wouldn’t prosper. #LEADERSHiP”
In reply, Tonto wrote something indecipherable which many have interpreted to be an attempt at writing in tongues.
In 1991, a Philadelphia man was sentenced to life in prison in the United States for killing his 77 year old neighbor, Louise Talley.
According to reports, Louise was raped and repeatedly stabbed at her home, and Anthony was indicted in the murder.
25 years later, Anthony has been released from jail, as he was found innocent of the crime, and will be paid $10 million as compensation.
Apparently, the conviction was reversed in 2014 after DNA evidence pointed to a former crack addict who died in a South Carolina prison.
Wright filed a federal lawsuit accusing police of writing a false confession and coercing him to sign it without reading it, and planting other evidence used to convict him. A statement from Wright said he will never get over the years spent in prison or missing time with his mother and growing son, but he was relieved he could get on with his life.
Wright has expressed satisfaction with the outcome of the case.
“Although I will never get over the 25 years I spent in prison for crimes I did not commit, or missing time with my mother before she died or with my son the whole time he was growing up, I am relieved that I can now get on with my life,” he said in a statement.
“For the sake of my young grandchildren, I am encouraged that the City of Philadelphia will continue to take steps to make sure that what happened to me never happens to my grandchildren or any other child.”
A spokesman for District Attorney Larry Krasner, who took office in January, said the DA believes the decision to retry Wright “was unacceptable.”
“It is not a case that the current office would have retried,” Ben Waxman said.
“The city’s decision to be accountable for law enforcement misconduct while protecting public funds is commendable.”
Peter Neufeld, one of Wright’s attorneys and a founder of the Innocence Project, said: “Tony Wright, an innocent man, wrongfully charged and convicted, narrowly escaped execution when a divided jury declined to impose the death penalty. Mr. Wright maintained his innocence for 25 years and fought in the courts … to win the right to DNA testing. His steadfastness, his grace under fire, inspire us all.”
The settlement does not include an admission of liability and will be paid over time: $4 million by June 30; $3 million by Aug. 30; and $2.85 million by Aug. 30, 2019.
After the 2016 retrial ended in a not guilty verdict, jurors said they were disappointed that city prosecutors had decided in 2014 to retry the case.
“I’m angry,” Grace Greco, the jury forewoman, said after leaving the courtroom then. “The evidence was there that he did not commit this crime. The city should never have brought this case.”
