A flamboyant city bishop who has been the talk among his flock and observers over his extravagant lifestyle is in panic mode. A new bill before Parliament targeting to regulate religious organisations is set to affect him and his operations drastically, if it becomes law. The man of God believes he is among those targeted in the new legislative proposal. Corridors of Power is told that the preacher, with a gift of the gab, is planning major street protests to demand withdrawal of the bill. He was overheard vowing that demos are the only language those in power understand, otherwise men of the cloth would "perish".
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Is there a plan to suspend the planned onslaught against a certain prominent official? Well, the grapevine has it that some church leaders and politicians allied to a former high-ranking individual are working behind the scenes, racing against time to try and broker a truce. We are told they held the first meeting at a resort on the city's outskirts to strategise on how to engage the masterminds of the scheme. Will it yield any fruit? Maybe not, but it is a matter of wait and see. Some have argued that their effort is like chasing a wild goose.
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A first-term MP who hardly contributes to parliamentary debates has enlisted influential bloggers to manage his social media accounts. He has told them he wants his presence felt more online, since he cannot compete with his colleagues in debates inside the House. The politician, who is in his sunset years, has been under immense pressure from the electorate regarding his dismal legislative engagement. However, he is yet to finalise payment terms as most bloggers are suggesting a one-off fee, fearing the man may renege on his pledges.
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Who is this former parastatal head wanted by detectives for alleged violence against his wife? The man, who once held an elective position, has been on the run before jetting out of the country purportedly to seek specialised treatment. He recently returned quietly after some weeks abroad and has since then maintained a low profile. Insider reports indicate he has changed all his phone numbers to avoid detection and has moved to a quieter suburb. His efforts to stop the investigation faced a setback after a senior officer he was associated with retired.