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Treated Like Criminals! Nigerian DJ Exposes Alleged Racist Abuse by Philippine Authorities”
Nigerian disc jockey Rachel Oluwabukola Martins, popularly known as DJ Dimple Nipple, has accused Philippine immigration officials of racism, harassment, and degrading treatment during her recent trip to Manila.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a lengthy Instagram statement titled “My Manila Immigration Nightmare” shared on Monday, Martins said she and her best friend were humiliated despite holding valid visas, return tickets, and support letters from the Nigerian Embassy.
According to her, what began as an exciting journey to perform in the Philippines quickly turned into a traumatic ordeal.
“I was so excited about my gig. I had prepared thoroughly, spent a lot of money, and made all the necessary arrangements. But the moment we got to immigration in Manila, everything changed,” she wrote.
Martins explained that after presenting their documents and sponsorship details, the officers became hostile. The two women were detained, interrogated for hours, and subjected to multiple invasive searches.
“They took our photos and told us to follow them to the supervisor’s office. We were left there for three hours without explanation. At one point, I needed to use the restroom, and a male officer followed me as though I was a criminal,” she recounted.
The DJ said over 30 officers searched their bags, filmed them, and even used sniffer dogs twice, examining their underwear, skincare, and personal items. Despite finding nothing, they were told they would not be allowed entry—with no official reason given.
“Some officers stopped recording, but others continued. A mounted camera was on us the entire time. When we tried to record for our safety, they told us it wasn’t allowed,” Martins stated.
She added that intervention by the event organizers CCMNL and the Nigerian Embassy in Manila made no difference. The women were eventually moved to a holding facility she described as “detention-like,” where they were forced to sleep on the floor until their outbound flight was rescheduled.
“My knees hurt so badly I could barely stand. When we asked why we were being denied entry, they said it was a personal decision and gave no reason,” Martins lamented.
Her account has sparked outrage online, with many Nigerians calling for a formal investigation and stronger diplomatic action.
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, says the state has mapped out 22,435 hectares of degraded land for restoration under the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project using modern geospatial mapping technology.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He said the initiative is part of efforts to strengthen climate resilience, tackle environmental degradation, and promote sustainable land use in the state.
Speaking at the ACReSAL mid-term review meeting in Kaduna through the Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Abubakar Buba, the governor explained that the use of geospatial tools has made it possible to accurately identify affected areas for targeted intervention.
He added that the project is not only focused on land recovery but also on boosting agricultural output and improving livelihoods in affected communities.
Sani also noted that the state is supporting the programme with empowerment initiatives, including training over 500 women, youths, and school feeding vendors in biomass briquette production.
According to him, the effort is already helping to reduce dependence on firewood while creating alternative sources of income for beneficiaries.
President Tinubu has given full backing for the implementation of the ₦68.32 trillion 2026 budget after signing the Appropriation Bill passed by the National Assembly into law.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He also approved an amendment extending the lifespan of the 2025 budget from March 31 to June 30, 2026, to ensure completion of ongoing capital projects nationwide.
Under the 2026 fiscal plan, ₦4.799 trillion is set aside for statutory transfers, ₦15.8 trillion for debt servicing, ₦15.4 trillion for recurrent spending, while ₦32.2 trillion goes to capital projects—about half of the total budget.
The focus, according to the administration, is on infrastructure development, security, and growth-driven investments aimed at improving living standards.
Speaking on the development, presidential aide Bayo Onanuga said the extension of the 2025 budget will help ensure full use of allocated funds, especially for major ongoing projects.
Tinubu directed all ministries, departments, and agencies to ensure transparency, discipline, and value-for-money in implementing the budget, while praising the National Assembly for its swift passage of the bill.
He also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to economic reforms, revenue growth, job creation, and social welfare improvements.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has described moves to prosecute former Senate President Bukola Saraki and former Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed over alleged culpable homicide as an attempt to reopen the 2018 Offa robbery tragedy for political purposes.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a statement on Friday, the party’s spokesperson, Olusegun Adewara, said the development is a disturbing and dangerous politicisation of a case they claim has already been addressed through judicial processes.
He warned against dragging the state into fresh tension, accusing the state government of attempting to revive old allegations for political advantage.
Adewara said the PDP would not remain silent while what he called “political narratives” are used to influence public perception around a tragic incident that claimed multiple lives in Offa in 2018.
He also urged residents, especially affected families, not to allow their pain to be used for political gains, insisting it is unjust to associate Saraki with the crime.
The party further alleged that the move is aimed at distracting attention from governance challenges in the state.
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