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Not friends, not enemies, Elsa Majimbo speaks on strained relationship with Naomi Campbell

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By Francesca Hangeior

Kenyan comedian Elsa Majimbo has raised eyebrows after making allegations against British model and actress Naomi Campbell, with whom she previously had a close friendship.

Elsa turned to social media to release an eight-minute video in which she claimed Campbell pushed her into drinking and sadness after being disappointed in her (Elsa’s) actions.

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Elsa and Naomi Campbell first met in 2020, when the supermodel went on vacation to Kenya. Elsa texted her, and the two decided to go on holiday together.

The comedian claimed she was once in a strong relationship with the supermodel and had plans for projects together when Naomi unexpectedly called and threatened her with a lawsuit for filming a documentary without her consent.

Elsa stated that while on vacation with Naomi, they discussed filming a documentary on her (Elsa), with Naomi serving as the financier and counselor.

But evidently, Elsa had done one about herself, and when it aired, Naomi was outraged, and that was the start of their feud.

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Elsa also alleged Naomi Campbell told her friends that she made her, something she (Elsa) is not willing to agree with, but acknowledged the affiliation with the supermodel provided her enormous prestige and catapulted her higher up in the entertainment.

Expressing her reasons for speaking out, Majimbo stated, “Talking about the Naomi Campbell situation is very hard and scary for me. But I don’t want to be owned by someone else, and I want to acknowledge a lot of big hits and blows in my career came from another black woman and not my own incompetence.”

She further stated, “I will say that Naomi did give me a lot of credibility, especially when I first came into Hollywood, She made me feel special, she did a lot of things for me, so I wouldn’t say she made me. But she did play a big role in a lot of the things. We’re not friends, we’re not enemies, we’re not anything.”

Recall that the supermodel British model, Naomi Campbell in June 2023 announced the arrival of her second child – a baby boy – at the age of 53.

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Army arrests suspected kidnapper linked to Kaduna abduction

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Troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE, OPEP, in collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force, CJTF, have arrested a suspected kidnapper linked to the abduction of a resident in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

This was contained in a statement posted on X by the Nigerian Army.

The post identified the suspect as Buba Ali, 30, adding that he was arrested at about 12:45 pm on Sunday, August 9, at Binawa village in Kauru Local Government Area.

According to post, the suspect was arrested during a joint operation conducted by troops of Sector 7 OPEP and members of the CJTF.

It said the suspect was reportedly linked to the kidnapping of Alhaji Tasi, who was abducted in the village.

“Following his arrest, Ali was taken into custody and is currently being interrogated by security personnel.

“The ongoing investigation is focused on obtaining information that could lead to the identification and arrest of other members of the suspected kidnapping gang,” the Army said.

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FFK fumes as Islamic scholar says those against Muslim-Muslim ticket should leave Nigeria

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Nigerian ambassador to South Africa, Femi Fani-Kayode, has rejected claims by an Islamic scholar, Sheikh Yahaya Jingir, that Nigeria is a Muslim country.

In a viral video, Sheikh Jingir, who was preaching to Muslims at an event, said “if you don’t want to accept a Muslim-Muslim ticket, you should leave Nigeria because it belongs to us”.

The comment has continued to generate backlash online as Christians rejected the claim.

Reacting, Fani-kayode in a statement posted on his official X handle on Sunday night, said the cleric’s remark is unhelpful and untrue.

“Worse of all is the fact that it is highly provocative,” the former aviation minister said.

“Kindly take note that it is a very slippery and dangerous slope to take and is best avoided. Nigeria is NOT a Muslim country and neither is she a Christian country.

“She is a SECULAR and MULTI-RELIGIOUS state comprising BOTH Christians and Muslims in equal numbers and that is our strength,” FFK added.

He further stated that President Bola Tinubu’s Muslim/Muslim ticket for 2027 is gaining acceptance “only because of the calibre, ability, sincerity of purpose, character, utility and electoral strength of our Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates and their ability to deliver and not because they are Muslims”.

“One day we may have a Christian/Christian ticket too because with God all things are possible,” he added.

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Osun Commissioner released on bail after Ilesa APC rally shooting

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The Osun State Police Command has confirmed the release of the state Commissioner for Environment and Sanitation, Moyowa Adejoorin, who was arrested in connection with a shooting incident at an All Progressives Congress, APC, rally in Ilesa.

The incident occurred on Saturday and reportedly left four people injured, including a teenager identified as Tobi Ilesanmi.

The command’s spokesperson, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, said Adejoorin was taken into custody after police officers arrived at the scene, secured the area and began collecting evidence.

According to Ojelabi, the commissioner’s vehicle was stopped at the location, where an Amotekun operative allegedly linked to the shooting was also found.

“Immediately the incident was reported, our personnel moved to the scene and cordoned off the area before some exhibits were recovered, which included expended cartridges and Amotekun personnel caps.

“Also, Mr Adejoorin was arrested at the scene and taken to the command for questioning as part of the investigation process,” Ojelabi said.

The development came amid heightened attention to the incident after a video circulated on social media on Sunday showing Adejoorin leaving the police command.

Confirming the development, Ojelabi told Vanguard that the commissioner had been released on bail but said he was still awaiting clarification on the status of the Amotekun operative who was arrested alongside him.

“It is true that the commissioner has been released on bail today, but I am yet to clear the situation with the Amotekun personnel arrested with him,” he said.

Police investigations into the circumstances surrounding the shooting are ongoing.

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