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Court Jails 10 Fraudsters In Uyo

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Court Jails 10 Fraudsters In Uyo

Court Jails 10 Fraudsters In Uyo

Justices Toyin Bolaji Adegoke and Agatha Okeke of the Federal High Court sitting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State have convicted and sentenced ten(10) fraudsters to different jail terms for different offences.

Court Jails 10 Fraudsters In Uyo

They were convicted on Friday, June 24, 2022 after pleading guilty to one-count separate charges upon their arraignment by the Uyo Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Wilson Uwujaren Head, Media & Publicity of the commission says in a statement.

While eight of the convicts: Amos Richard Perekime, Ben Goodluck, Solomon Oghenefejiro Daniel, Ugbabe Ogah Nelson, Prosper Oweifah, Christopher Samuel Akpan, Ojei Ekene Franklin and Uzobo Lucky Divine pleaded guilty to one-count charge bordering on criminal impersonation and obtaining by false pretense, the other two convicts : Ekere Ekong and Obot Eshiet pleaded guilty to a charge bordering on obtaining by false pretences.

The lone count reads: “That you, Prosper Oweifah sometime in 2022 in Nigeria within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court with intent to obtain property and gain advantage for yourself, fraudulently presented yourself as David Fumero, a medical doctor from Turkey to one Leslie Akers and obtained the sum of $500 from her and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 22 (2) (b) (i) and (ii) of the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc) Act 2015 and punishable under Section 22 (b) (iv) of the same Act”.

Prosecution counsel, E. Ubokudom and Adebayo Soares prayed the court to convict and sentence the defendants accordingly. However, defence counsel, Ndifreke Inyang-Ette pleaded for leniency and lighter sentence.

Justice Adegoke convicted and sentenced Perekime, Goodluck, Daniel, Nelson and Oweifah to one year imprisonment each, without an option of a fine and sentenced Ekong and Eshiet to two years imprisonment each, without an option of fine. The other three defendants: Akpan, Franklin and Divine were convicted and sentenced by Justice Okeke to three months, one month and six months jail terms respectively, without any option of fine.

The convicts’ journey to the Correctional Centre started when they were arrested on different dates, and at different locations within Uyo, Akwa Ibom State and Calabar, Cross River State for different offences. Perekime, Goodluck, Daniel, Nelson and Oweifah, Akpan, Franklin and Divine were prosecuted and convicted for impersonating foreigners and defrauding their victims, mostly foreigners of various sums of money, while Ekong and Eshiet sold a plot of land to a petitioner in the Shelter Afrique area of Uyo for N9,000, 000( Nine Million Naira only) only for the petitioner to discover that the land belonged to someone else entirely. They neither returned the money to the petitioner nor offered him an alternative plot of land.

Court Sentences Two Persons To Prison In Abuja Over Internet Fraud

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Court Sentences Two Persons To Prison In Abuja Over Internet Fraud

Court Sentences Two Persons To Prison In Abuja Over Internet Fraud

Justice S.B Belgore of the High Court of the FCT sitting in Bwari, Abuja on Monday June 27, 2022, convicted and sentenced one Augustine Ogar and Eze Samuel to one year imprisonment for internet fraud.

They were prosecuted on a one count charge each by the Abuja Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Wilson Uwujaren, Head, Media & Publicity of the commission said in a statement.

Ogar’s charge reads: “that you, Augustine Ogar sometime in 2020 within the jurisdiction of the Honourable Court by deceiving while pretending to be a medical doctor, Thomas White from USA through the means of Facebook and Hangout account created with [email protected] cheated by inducing one Karen Gilbert from America to deliver to you the sum of N515,000 (Five Hundred and Fifteen Thousand Naira only)in the guise of assisting her in getting drugs for her ailment, a fact which you knew to be false and that you thereby committed an offense contrary to Section 320 (b) and punishable under Section 322 of the Penal Code Act, Laws of the Federation (Abuja),1990”.

Eze on his part, was arraigned for attempting to cheat unsuspecting victims while pretending to be in romantic relationships with them.

They both pleaded guilty to the charges

Following their guilty pleas, Justice Belgore convicted and sentenced both to one year jail term. The court however gave Ogar the option of a fine of N150,000(One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira only), and Eze, N50,000(Fifty Thousand Naira only).

Ogar will in addition forfeit his laptop and mobile phone to the Federal Government of Nigeria.

Edo Comedian Arrested By DSS Regains Freedom

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Broda Mike and lawyer
Broda Mike and lawyer

A High Court of justice, sitting in Benin, the Edo State capital has granted bail to the comedian and vlogger, Chukwu Emeka, arrested by the Department of State Services.

The mother of the comedian, Mrs. Magaret Chukwu, confirmed the release to our correspondent, Tuesday afternoon, a PUNCH report says.

The lawyer, who later took over the case, identified as Matthew Osa-Oghogho, also announced the release of the comedian, popular known as Broda Mike on his Facebook account.

“Today, the High Court of justice sitting in Benin released Comedian Emeka Chukwu Aka #BrotherMike to bail. He was arrested by the Department of State Services and accused of inciting the Public. The court agreed with our submission that the application for the remand of Mr. Chukwu is unmeritorious and therefore admitted him to bail. We stand for justice always and at all times!” He posted, sharing a picture of himself and Broda Mike.

It was gathered that the comedian was arrested by the DSS on June 14 for allegedly inciting the public.

The DSS was going to detain the comedian till July 7, according to a report from the lawyer earlier handling the case, Mr Obo. This would have made him spend 23 days at the detention.

Reacting to his release, the human rights activist and presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, who had been at the forefront campaigning for his release, said he was glad to hear of Broda Mike’s freedom the DSS detention.

Sowore, in a chat with our correspondent, said, “I am glad that #BrodaMike is out of unjust detention by lawless DSS. We will not allow any agency of the Nigerian govt particularly of the intolerant Buhari regime to toy with freedoms naturally guaranteed to Nigerians, we’ll continue to stand firmly and relentlessly against any unjust violation of these freedoms.

“They would have kept him there had we not brought this to the attention of the public.”

If INEC Has Functional Server, Tinubu Will Not Need To Resubmit Certificates — Gov. Uzodinma

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Tinubu Doesn’t Need To Resubmit Certificates When INEC Has Functional Server – Governor Uzodinma

Tinubu Doesn’t Need To Resubmit Certificates When INEC Has Functional Server – Governor Uzodinma

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma has chided Nigerians for raising what he termed unnecessary controversy over the basic school certificates of the presidential flagbearer of the All Progressive Congress, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

In his reaction to the controversy, he said if INEC boasts of a functional server, that information should be domiciled in the server which could be reproduced for all to verify.

Buttressing his claims, he said for a person who served as governor of Lagos State for two terms and ran as a Senator and won, issues surrounding his primary or secondary school certificates shouldn’t even arise.

The Imo State Governor, however, said given the timeline available for their candidate, INEC would be furnished with the necessary documents before the time elapses.

Uzodinma gave his views after a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa Abuja on Tuesday, shortly before the President departed for Portugal for a state visit.

Recall that the APC Presidential flagbearer, Bola Tinubu has been facing backlash from the public over his failure to submit details of his basic school education.

Recall that while the controversies continue, Tinubu is faced with the dilemma of producing a substantive running mate, rather than a placeholder.

But reacting to the development, Uzodimna said, “Well, all the things so mentioned are entire party challenges that will be resolved. But for my presidential candidate, the issue of certificates shouldn’t even arise.

“In 1999 he contested elections and became the governor of Lagos, in 2003 he contested election second-term governor of Lagos. He ran and won as a senator in the country, where record keeping is efficient, and the INEC server is functional, he doesn’t need to do a fresh submission. However, if whatever he is supposed to submit is not handy, it is not late yet. I’m sure before the time he will submit whatever is required of him”.

Asked by State House Correspondents while it is proving difficult for Tinubu to produce a running mate, even with INEC’s deadline running out, he responded saying, “What do you mean by difficulty? Who told you? The deadline is not yet here until the period of submission is over and we are not able to put a running mate, that is the only way you can ask this kind of question.

“However, I know because of the strength of character in our party, being the ruling party and how important the party is to us including you here, I appreciate your concern but be rest assured that we will fill a complete ticket for the presidential contest”.

‘Criminal Court 2’ In Edo Gave Order For Comedian Broda Mike’s Remand Till July 7 — Lawyer

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'Criminal Court 2' In Edo Gave Order For Comedian Broda Mike's Remand Till July 7 — Lawyer
Broda Mike
'Criminal Court 2' In Edo Gave Order For Comedian Broda Mike's Remand Till July 7 — Lawyer
Broda Mike

The comedian and vlogger, Chukwu Emeka, popularly known on social media as Broda Mike, who was arrested by the Department of State Services on June 14, in Benin City, Edo State, is to be detained till July 7, 2022.

The lawyer to the comedian identified simply as Mr. Obo, confirmed this on Tuesday, that the DSS had a court order to detain Chukwu till July 7. This would make it 23 days from the day he was arrested.

“There is a court order remanding the guy. Until that time expires, there’s no way they can release him. لعبه القمار روليت He’s in custody based on the court order,” he said, adding that his remand till July 7 was an order from the Criminal Court two, Edo State.

The lawyer, upon his visit to him, also noted that the comedian was fine.

The comedian, Broda Mike, had been posting videos on his social media page, most of which were recently addressing poor governance, and insecurity, among others.

Efforts to reach the Edo State Spokesperson for the DSS proved abortive. Meanwhile the DSS Spokesperson at its headquarters in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, Peter Afunanya, who had not spoken in detail on the arrest of the comedian, only shared a video of Broda Mike with The PUNCH.

In the video, Broda Mike was seen reporting on a communal clash that had reportedly taken place in Benin market.

On June 11, there was panic as traders clashed in Benin market. It was gathered that at the New Benin Market area of Benin City, the Edo State capital, angry youths, mainly traders, went on a rampage after an Igbo trader was allegedly attacked with a machete by another trader of northern extraction during a fracas. استراتيجيات الروليت

The trouble was said to have started after a brief argument between the two traders. The Igbo trader was said to have ordered the Hausa trader to leave the front of his stall. The Hausa trader, who felt slighted, allegedly drew his machete and inflicted several cuts on the Igbo trader.

While fingers point to the fact that this video report could be the basis for the DSS arresting the comedian, others on social media were of the opinion that Broda Mike was arrested for using his skits to campaign against bad governance in the country.

Meanwhile, human rights activist and presidential aspirant of the African Action Congress has continued to call for the release of the comedian.

In a Facebook post, Sowore, reacting to the recent development, said, “the DSS has granted access to a family lawyer and #BrodaMike’s sister to see him. The good news is that he’s in high spirits.

“They’ve now claimed that a “Court Order” was obtained from an Edo State High Court to detain him till July 7, this is unacceptable.

“If he committed any offence (s), they’ve had enough time since June 14 to complete investigations and charge him to court, and so that we can get him out on bail. This is classic DSS arbitrary detention method/strategy. موقع مراهنات المباريات ”

“DSS must release #BrodaMike immediately since there are no valid charges against him,” he said.

Buhari’s Comments Responsible For Dismissal Of Nnamdi Kanu’s Bail Application — HURIWA

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Buhari’s Comments Responsible For Dismissal Of Nnamdi Kanu’s Bail Application — HURIWA

Buhari’s Comments Responsible For Dismissal Of Nnamdi Kanu’s Bail Application — HURIWA
Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has expressed disappointment and utter dissatisfaction with the refusal of the presiding judge of the Federal High Court, Abuja division, Justice Binta Murtallah-Nyako to grant bail to the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

Of more concern for HURIWA is that President Muhammadu Buhari had, a few days ago, said Kanu would not be granted bail and HURIWA said it is now looking like the Executive versus Judicial gang-up against the defendant.

HURIWA said as a civil rights body, it is dismayed that the Honourable Judge of the Federal High Court did not even make reference to that extrajudicial comment by Buhari that the first defendant in a suit between the Federal Government and a citizen would not be granted bail.

The group said the court has proceeded to do exactly as stated by President Buhari as if to say that the judiciary is subservient to the executive arm of government.

HURIWA is appealing to the judiciary to safeguard her independence to avoid encouraging Nigerians to resort to self help measure if they perceive that the judiciary does the bidding and execute the scripts authored by politicians in the office of President Muhammadu Buhari.

HURIWA, in a media statement signed by Emmanuel Onwubiko, its National Coordinator, said it was disturbing that President Buhari, who instituted the matter against Kanu and his organisation, seems to be adopting underhand tactics to cajole the judiciary to do her bidding as against the clear provisions of the Constitution on separation of powers as provided for in Sections 4, 5 and 6 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria of 1999 as amended.

Besides, HURIWA said it is unclear why a citizen would spend a year in prison whilst undergoing trial for charges that the Federal Government has not adduced irrefutable proofs but there are top government officials who looted public treasury to the tune of nearly N200 billion and are on bail.

HURIWA recalled that the detained Nnamdi Kanu, currently facing a seven-count charge, had in the application he filed through his team of lawyers led by Chief Mike Ozekhome, SAN, equally challenge the revocation of the bail the court earlier granted to him.

HURIWA said although it is not in her place to determine for the presiding judge how to discharge her constitutional obligations but the rights group said the unfair treatment of Nnamdi Kanu because of where he comes from is against Section 42(1) of the Constitution which absolutely makes discrimination unacceptable and unlawful.

The rights group bemoaned the fact that four days ago in far away Rwanda, President Muhammadu Buhari was quoted as ruling out the bail option for Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).

The President said Kanu’s continued detention is an opportunity for him “to justify all the uncomplimentary things said against Nigeria while he was in Britain.”

Buhari said this at a bilateral meeting with the British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, on the margins of the 26th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Kigali, Rwanda.

The president said, the Federal Government may not grant the IPOB leader such a privilege anymore considering the fact that he had jumped bail earlier.

HURIWA said the extra-legal attempts by Buhari to coerce the judiciary to do the bidding of his whims and caprices shows that indeed Nigeria is not just a Banana Republic but a full dictatorship.

HURIWA said the Judiciary under Section 6 enjoins the judicial powers of the state just as the Rights group said under Section 36(5) that every accused person is deemed to be innocent in the eyes of the law.

HURIWA urged Justice Binta Nyako to issue a gag order banning Buhari and his aides from interfering in a matter pending before her Court unless what we are being told is that President Muhammadu Buhari is now the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court.

2023: NASS Will Amend Electoral Act – SP, Lawan

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2023 Election: Senate President Cautions Against Vote-Trading
Senate President Ahmad Lawan
2023: NASS Will Amend Electoral Act – SP, Lawan
Ahmad Lawan

Senate President Ahmad Lawan has said that efforts will be made by the National Assembly to amend the electoral act to serve as a safeguard against weaknesses identified in the law.

Lawan made this known on Tuesday at plenary, following a matter of National importance brought by Sen. Yahaya Abdullahi (PDP-Kebbi), ABN TV reports.

The Senate President described the judgment by the Supreme Court on Section 84(12) of the Electoral Act as a landmark judgment that vindicates the National Assembly.

He said further amendments to the Act would strengthen it ahead of the 2023 general elections.

“Let me say that this is one major landmark judgment by the Supreme Court, that the National Assembly had done their job and the court upheld it.

“The idea of what method of primaries should be adopted at the moment is entirely left for the political parties to decide.

“But as we implement the electoral act 2022, we are supposed to be very observant of the strengths and weaknesses of the law.

“This law is supposed to improve on the electoral processes and procedures in our country.

“So, it is for us to ensure that where there are weaknesses, we try to come up with measures, and amendments to deal with the issues of weaknesses in the law.

“And, I’m sure it will come full circle when the 2023 elections are held.

“I have no doubt in my mind that all of us in the National Assembly, not only in the Senate, but in the House as well, feel that we must do everything and everything possible to make this electoral act serve the purpose for which it was passed and assented to.

“Therefore, I believe that we should work tirelessly to take note of those areas that we feel are not strong enough – that are weak points in the law – with a view to strengthening them before we finally take our exit in 2023,” he said.

Rising under Order 42 of the Senate Standing Orders, Abdullahi in his presentation lauded the Ninth Assembly for resisting the pressure from the executive to amend section 84(12) of the Electoral Act 2022.

He applauded the Supreme Court for the clarity, decisiveness, and unanimity of its verdict in upholding the separation of powers principle enshrined in our 1999 constitution.

He said the Supreme Court verdict was a major victory toward true democratic governance anchored on the rule of law.

“In my view, the Supreme Court verdict should be celebrated for the following reasons.

“It restored and anchors the power of making laws to the National Assembly, and establishes a principle that once the President accents to a Bill he/she can’t approbate and reprobate, i.e. he/she cannot go to the courts to amend/reject the Bill in part or in whole”, he said.

Abdullahi, however, emphasised the need to amend the electoral act to revert to the Direct mode of primaries.

“One issue still remains outstanding, and that is amending the Act (after the 2023 elections) to revert to our earlier stance on Direct primaries.

“Our recent nasty experience of the misuse of consensus and delegate system has vindicated our earlier position on the merit of direct primaries provided that a verifiable membership register of political parties kept simultaneously at the Ward level and with INEC with all the necessary safeguards against corruption and data manipulation, is put in place.

“As the political process towards 2023 unfolds, the National Assembly needs to be observant of the loopholes and weaknesses of the 2022 Electoral Act.

“So that a comprehensive assessment is undertaken to provide adequate grounds for making amendments to the Act before the end of the term of office of the ninth Assembly in May 2023”, he said.

Police Nab Three Suspects, Recover Plucked Eye Of Teenage Bauchi Boy

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Suspect
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The Bauchi State Police Command has revealed the identities of the three suspects that removed the eyes of a 16-year-old boy, Uzairu Salisu, in Bauchi State.

The command also announced the recovery of the plugged eyes. العاب ماكينات القمار مجانا

The state police spokesman, DSP Mohammed Ahmed Wakil, in a statement on Monday, listed the suspects as Isaac Ezekiel (32) of Rafin Zurfi, Yelwa, Bauchi Metropolis; Nensok Bawa (38) of Kabwir District, Kanke LGA, Plateau State; and Yohana Luka alias Doctor Samu (52) of Golbong, Amper District in Kanke LGA of Plateau State.”

Wakil said the prime suspect, Isaac Ezekiel, voluntarily confessed to the crime.

He said, “A prompt search of his house by the police led to the recovery of the victim’s eyeballs and more exhibits.

“The two human eyeballs in a calabash, a cable wire used in perpetrating the heinous act and a travelling bag containing some native medicine were found in the house.

“Findings revealed that sometime in April 2022, the principal suspect, Isaac Ezekiel, conspired with the two other suspects to conceive the idea to commit the atrocity of getting the eyeballs of a human being. العاب تكسب المال

“On June 24, 2022, at about nine o’clock in the morning, the principal suspect, Isaac Ezekiel, lured one Uzairu Salisu (16) of Jahun, Bauchi Metropolis, into a bush for a casual job on his farm. قواعد لعبة بلاك جاك He then used a cable wire to strangulate him into a coma and used a knife to remove his eyes for a ritual purpose.”

I Have No Plans To Join Another Party – Professor Moghalu

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I Have No Plans To Join Another Party - Professor Moghalu

Professor Kingsley Moghalu, former Presidential aspirant of the African Democratic Congress has stated that he has no plans to join another party to contest political position ahead of the 2023 general elections.

This was contained in a statement signed on Monday by the former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria.

Moghalu was responding to calls from his supporters to seek another platform to serve the country and rejoin the 2023 presidential contest.

Moghalu’s determination to lead the country hit the rock in Abeokuta during ADC’s primary recently where Kachikwu Dumebi Kachikwu scored 977 leaving the former candidate of the Young Progressives Party in the 2019 election with 589.

Following his defeat, Moghalu resigned from the party.

Amid calls to contest again, Moghalu said, “Many political associates, supporters, and other Nigerians have wondered over the past couple of weeks what my next steps will be since I resigned from my membership of the African Democratic Congress on grounds of principle after the party’s recent presidential primaries.

“I have reflected carefully on this question, considering the emerging dynamics of the presidential contest, the larger picture beyond my individual aspiration, and family considerations. My conclusions and guidance for my teeming supporters across the country.”

He revealed that the calls transcend beyond his supporters within the ADC fold to the major political parties.

Moghalu added, “Invitations extended to me by a number of other political parties to still be presented as a presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections on their party platforms notwithstanding, I have opted not to be a candidate in this electoral cycle. My campaign was always based on a vision for our country as set out in my manifesto book Build, Innovate and Grow (BIG), and a desire to serve, not on any inordinate personal ambition. Nevertheless, I am humbled by the recognition of the strength and impact of my political brand in our country today by the parties that invited me to take their ticket.

“At this time, I have no plans to become a member of any other political party for the purpose of the 2023 general elections. However, I intend to remain keenly engaged in our country’s immediate future, including the elections, with contributions that are appropriate and could be helpful to nation-building.”

He further revealed the kind of candidate his supporters should vote for, saying, “To my supporters who already have tickets from party primaries to contest for down-ballot electoral offices under the ADC, you have my full support for your electoral races and my prayers for your victory. To those who held tickets but resigned from the party in solidarity with me, and who still wish to contest elections, there are alternative avenues that can be explored.

“For those supporters and the general public who had intended to vote for me as a presidential candidate in the general elections had I emerged as one, I ask you to cast your support and ballot in the 2023 election to the candidate that comes closest to our shared vision of a Nigeria that is secured, united, and prosperous. The best chance to achieve this vision is under transformative leadership that represents a break from the old political order.

“A better Nigeria is possible. The journey to bring this vision into reality is a most urgent and essential one. Our children must experience a tomorrow that is much better than our today.”

BBNaija’s Angel Reveals What Female Housemates Of Season 7 Should Avoid

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BBNaija’s Angel Reveals What Female Housemates Of Season 7 Should Avoid

BBNaija’s Angel Reveals What Female Housemates Of Season 7 Should Avoid

In a message on her Instagram page, reality star Angel JB Smith wished the girls of the upcoming season well and advised them to stay away from any love relationships or entanglements.

Even though there were challenging times, Angel claimed that all of her recollections are bittersweet because she thoroughly enjoyed the program.

Angel Smith continued by saying she would always cherish the nostalgia of knowing she had a home in the Big Brother clan.

In her words:

“Reunion in two days, I think? Good luck to the next set and to the ladies, avoid ships if you can and have the time of your life. Bittersweet, you know all these memories are bittersweet? Bitter because you wish you’d cherish that final moment more?

Sweet because even though it got hard sometimes, you enjoyed every moment? That’s how I’d describe the reunion and the show in its entirety. Bittersweet. I will forever cling to the nostalgia, knowing that I found a safe place in the Big Brother family”

About a week ago, Angel Smith recalled her life with her late partner, who died three years ago.

The brand influencer took to Instagram to express how much she missed having her beloved around, writing from a place of anguish.

In a long post via Instagram, she penned;

“It’s been three years without you, I’m 22 now, remember you used to call me small madam, guess I’m a big madam now. I will love you forever and I will tell everyone about what a phenomenal human being you were, so much so that I couldn’t believe you ended up with me.

I truly believe that you came into my life to show me that I could be loved; flawed and everything and your mere existence was fact that good people do exist, and I’ve never stopped believing.

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