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Busola Dakolo shares update on Rape case against Pastor Fatoyinbo

Celebrity Photographer, Busola Dakolo has shared an important update concerning her rape allegation against the Senior Pastor of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly, Biodun Fatoyinbo. The case which had been…

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Chude Jideonwo’s 5 lessons at 35: Saying yes to Life

Last year I did an interview that was consequential, to put it lightly. The photographer, Busola Dakolo shared a powerful story with me about alleged rape by a prominent Nigerian…

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Tolu Ogunlesi profiles Busola Dakolo: A picture of bravery (Y!/YNaija.com Person of the Year 2019 Nominee)

Written by: Tolu Ogunlesi In 2017, TIME Magazine’s Person of the Year recognition went to “the Silence Breakers” – a diverse array of “voices” (mostly Americans, naturally; and many of…

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Banky Wellington profiles Dr. Tony Rapu: A true grassroots leader | Y!/YNaija.com Person of the Year 2019 Nominee

By Banky Wellington Fairly recently, while delivering a TedX speech in Lagos Nigeria, I said something along the lines of…"In Nigeria, it feels like we have mastered the scripture that…

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Y! TV’s Busola Dakolo interview makes YouTube list of most-watched videos in 2019

Y! TV’s viral interview with celebrity photographer, Busola Dakolo, has been listed as one of the most watched video in Nigeria for 2019 by YouTube. The top trending videos on…

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5 Things that Should Matter Today: ”Awareness is victory”- Busola Dakolo reacts to Court’s decision to dismiss rape case against Fatoyinbo

Busola Dakolo has reacted to the decision of the High Court of the Federal Capital in Abuja to dismiss her rape case against the Senior Pastor of COZA, Biodun Fatoyinbo.…

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5 Things that Should Matter Today: Busola Dakolo has dared Pastor Fatoyinbo to submit himself to court

According to a report from NAN, Biodun Dakolo has dared Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo, Founder and Senior Pastor, Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA) to submit himself to court. She filed a counter…

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5 Things that Should Matter Today: COZA’s official statement says Pastor Fatoyinbo never raped Busola Dakolo

The rape allegation Busola Dakolo made against Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo of the Commonwealth Zion Assembly (COZA) has taken several interesting turns since she gave a tell-all interview back in June.…

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5 Things that Should Matter Today: Ayomide Bello has become Nigeria’s first female canoeist to qualify for the Olympics

At just 17-year-old, Ayomide Bello will become the first female Nigerian canoeist to compete at the Olympic games when they head to Tokyo in 2020. She just won the C1…

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We See You: @your_stepdad, @adeyanjudeji, @is_salsu, others

Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues,…

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Just In: COZA Board member resigns

Barely three weeks after Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo, stepped down as Senior Pastor of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA) over allegations of rape brought against him by wife of popular…

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The Late 5: IGP probes siege at the Dakolos’ residence, re-assigns petition to DIG; Deputy commissioner of police killed in Shiite, police clash | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: IGP probes siege at the Dakolos' residence, re-assigns petition to DIG Following the invasion of armed men storming the residence of the…

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#CozaGate: Here’s what happened at the Timi and Busola Dakolo’s press conference over police oppression and victimization

Timi Dakolo, on Sunday lamented that his life, as well as the lives of his wife, Busola, and his three children, have been at risk since a rape scandal broke…

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UPDATE: Daddy Freeze responds to reports on ‘proposed interview’ with Fatoyinbo

Sequel to our earlier report that social critic, Ifedayo ‘DaddyFreeze’ Olarinde has allegedly been listed by Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo to be granted an interview as part of a series of plans…

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Reuben Abati: Rape and the Senior Pastor of COZA

COZA is the acronym of a church in Abuja, Nigeria, known as the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly. It is one of those Pentecostal churches that dot every street of Nigeria…

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Olamide and Maria Okan pregnancy saga, Senator Elisa Abbo the woman-beater, Ruga suspended – Here’s everything that happened this week

This week was a rollercoaster of buzzy stories, from politics to pop culture and while we routinely reported each of these stories from our YNaija desk, here’s a roundup of…

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‘Flee from all youthful lusts!’ | Adeboye reacts to increasing scandals involving Pastor(s)

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye has reacted to the increasing spate of scandals involving Pastors in the country, latest of which bothers on two respective…

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The Big 5: Ben Nwabueze leads Atiku’s legal team as lead counsel; Detained Madonna University students, lecturer released from prison | Other top stories

Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Detained Madonna University students, lecturer released from prison A day after a court granted them freedom, six students and a…

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Busola Dakolo finally files petition against #PastorFatoyinbo with the police

Since celebrity photographer Busola Dakolo came forward with the revelation that she was allegedly raped by Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo of Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), her story has enabled a…

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The YNaija Cover – the 3rd of July

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‘If i wasn’t the Pastor of COZA, I’ll still be a member’ – Pastor Fatoyinbo tells members

Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo, Senior Pastor of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA) accused by Busola Dakolo, wife to popular singer, Timi Dakolo, of sexually abusing her during her teenage years on…

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How Pro-Fatoyinbo protesters bearing placards emerged at COZA Headquarters

The drama from the protest at the Abuja Headquarters of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA); where Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo, Founder of the church accused by Busola Dakolo of sexually abusing her…

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Protesters to storm COZA headquarters on Sunday following Pastor Fatoyinbo’s latest rape case

Rightfully so, Nigerians on Twitter have been mobilising to protest the latest rape case against COZA pastor Fatoyinbo, which was revealed when celebrity photographer was interviewed on Y!TV, detailing how…

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The Wole Soyinka ”airplane seat” saga, Mama Burna, fresh rape allegation against Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo – Here’s everything that happened this week

This week was a rollercoaster of buzzy stories, from politics to pop culture and while we routinely reported each of these stories from our YNaija desk, here’s a roundup of…

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Today’s Noisemakers: Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Funmi Iyanda, Audu Maikori and others react to rape allegation against #COZA pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo

The internet is still buzzing with the Y!TV exclusive interview with Busola Dakolo, wherein she revealed how she was raped by COZA pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo. The reactions are polarised, ranging…

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BREAKING: COZA Senior Pastor, Biodun Fatoyinbo reacts to rape accusation by Busola Dakolo

Following the revelation by wife to popular singer and celebrity photographer, Busola Dakolo in an interview published by Y!TV on Friday, accusing the Founder and Senior Pastor of the Commonwealth of…

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The YNaija Exclusive Cover – the 28th of June

Follow the link below to read and watch our exclusive story on how Busola Dakolo reveals her heart-wrenching experience about rape accusations involving COZA Pastor, Biodun Fatoyinbo.   ;

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