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‘In what capacity?’, Netizens Question Toke Makinwa’s Presence In COP28

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2 years ago

December 3, 2023

Netizens have reacted to the presence of On-Air Personality, Toke Makinwa at the ongoing COP28 Climate Summit in Dubai.

Reacting to the backlash on Twitter, the actress expressed delight on attending COP28 in Dubai.

She noted the the importance of global leaders, royalty, climate change advocates, and industry leaders coming together to discuss saving the planet.

She wrote, “When world leaders, Royalty, Climate change advocates and industry game changers gather to meet in Dubai to discuss how to save the planet, #Cop28 May your name be what the whole country decides to trend. (Amen). See you all at Cop30 in Rio Signed, Item number 7. #Cop28Dubai”

Meanwhile, criticisms have continued to throng the social media space, with many wondering in what capacity did she attend the event.

@kunmedrey said: “Toke Makinwa is attending Climate Change event…”

Can Toke give us the data on how her business has been employing Sustainability practices in their dealings?

Do they have data on their Carbon footprint?

How is a climate change event a High level party?

@masurge7 wrote, “What if it’s true that being on that COP28 list was paid for by most of the “delegates” as a way to spend Christmas in Dubai despite the Visa ban? If not what’s Toke Makinwa doing on that list?”

@JERakerele wrote, “The one wey burst my head pass… Toke Makinwa was among the contingents. As what??? In what capacity???”

@Jack_luv_2 asserted: “An event that Toke Makinwa attended too what does all these guys knows about Climatic or environmental issues, it’s just like saying wizkid or other popular musicians should attend a security meetings or seminars it looks absurd na.”

@kdngbale said: “Toke Makinwa began her post with an aspirational tone because that is what she aspires to be: world leader, Royalty. Unfortunately, she ended her invective talk with a self debasement that sacrifices aspiration for small talk. Why would you refer to yourself as item 7?”

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Indian Court Denies Bail To Nigerian Man Over Drug Charges

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May 28, 2026

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A court in India has denied bail to a 44-year-old Nigerian national, Cristian Soporuchukwu, who is currently facing drug trafficking charges in the country.

Cristian Soporuchukwu initially entered India on a business visa but was later arrested over allegations of involvement in the sale of hard drugs.

Reports indicated that after arriving in India, Soporuchukwu travelled through Goa, Delhi, and Mumbai, where he allegedly established links with suspected drug traffickers.

He was accused of purchasing MDMA crystals and distributing them to college students and information technology workers.

According to reports, operatives of the Beguru Police arrested Cristian Soporuchukwu in April 2025 for allegedly selling MDMA crystals around Begur Lake and the AECS Layout Road area.

The New Indian Express reported that the High Court of Karnataka subsequently dismissed the Nigerian’s bail application.

“The anti-narcotics wing seized about 1 kg of MDMA crystals, a pocket weighing machine, 10 zip-lock covers, a mobile phone and a scooter from him,” the report stated.

Justice V. Srishananda, while ruling on the bail application, reportedly held that errors relating to the grounds of arrest could not automatically justify bail in serious narcotics-related offences under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, NDPS, Act.

The court further noted that Cristian Soporuchukwu had allegedly overstayed his visa in India, according to the report.

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Strait Of Hormuz: US Announces Sanctions Against Iran

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May 28, 2026

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The United States Treasury has announced sanctions against Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority.

Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, said this in a statement on Wednesday.

The statement extended the threat of sanctions to anyone paying the fees, saying they may be providing support to and receiving services from Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, and therefore may be exposed to sanctions risk.

“The Iranian military’s latest attempt to extort global maritime trade is proof that Economic Fury has left the regime desperate for cash.

“Treasury has deprived the Iranian regime of revenue for their weapons programs, terrorist proxies, and nuclear ambitions,” Bessent said.

Bessent added that the US has succeeded in disrupting tens of billions of dollars’ worth of revenue from being accessible to Tehran.

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US Launches New Airstrikes On Iran

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May 28, 2026

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The United States has launched new airstrikes in southern Iran.

The strike shot down four one-way attack drones that posed a threat around the Strait of Hormuz and then a ground control site.

A US official revealed that American forces struck an Iranian ground control station in Bandar Abbas that was about to launch a fifth drone.

The official described the strikes as purely defensive, saying the US intended to maintain the ceasefire.

Report says this is the second time in three days that the US has carried out self-defense strikes against Iranian military targets in southern Iran.

Recall that on Monday the US carried out airstrikes against Iranian missile locations and boats that US Central Command said were preparing to launch mines in the Strait of Hormuz.