Friday, 4 April 2014

I Relocated To Ghana So I Can Get Closer To God- Hanks Anuku

I Relocated To Ghana So I Can Get Closer To God- Hanks Anuku

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Well-loved Nollywood actor, Hanks Anuku says he has finally relocated to Ghana so he could get closer to God. The actor said a lot of things happened to him in Nigeria which made him leave. Aside being an actor, he was also a Special Adviser to Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta state before leaving the country. He was rumoured to have been addicted to drugs and alcohol. His words;

“Yea, as you can see, I am in Ghana now. It was a decision I made to get a few things for myself and to get closer to God because so many things happened to me in Nigeria that I was not happy about. Everything depends on God. He is my provider. If God wants me to go to Nigeria, no problem][.”

I Relocated To Ghana So I Can Get Closer To God- Hanks Anuku

I Relocated To Ghana So I Can Get Closer To God- Hanks Anuku

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Well-loved Nollywood actor, Hanks Anuku says he has finally relocated to Ghana so he could get closer to God. The actor said a lot of things happened to him in Nigeria which made him leave. Aside being an actor, he was also a Special Adviser to Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta state before leaving the country. He was rumoured to have been addicted to drugs and alcohol. His words;

“Yea, as you can see, I am in Ghana now. It was a decision I made to get a few things for myself and to get closer to God because so many things happened to me in Nigeria that I was not happy about. Everything depends on God. He is my provider. If God wants me to go to Nigeria, no problem][.”

Sanusi Deserves The Suspension He Got- Dr. Fredrick Fasheun

Sanusi Deserves The Suspension He Got- Dr. Fredrick Fasheun

President and founder of Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC), Dr. Fredrick Fasheun, has said that the suspended Governor of (CBN), Sanusi Lamido Sanusi deserved his suspension by President Goodluck Jonathan. Fasehun also described him as an arrogant person and said he built a wall around himself and had no respect for anyone while in power. Below is what he told Daily Sun
 “Sanusi has no respect for the office of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and carried on as if he is a law unto himself. The fact that he is a prince does not confer a special statue on him; he is not above the president. Even monarchs are still under the head of state.”
On Sanusi’s challenge of his removal in court, Fasheun said:
“President Goodluck Jonathan is an executive president; he can hire and fire. Sanusi deserved what he got, he deserved his sack by the president. How can you be so arrogant to an executive president of a country like Nigeria?”
He also faulted Sanusi’s claim that his removal from office was not in order:
“He (Sanusi) claimed that President Jonathan does not have the right to remove him; from which book did he read that? He who hires has the right to fire.
“The President has the right to suspend or remove him. If he (Sanusi) has the power to fight back, he can as well suspend the President.”

Fasheun described as mind-blowing, the report of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN), which indicted Sanusi and urged the government to thoroughly investigate him and if found culpable, prosecute and jail him to serve as deterrent to others.

Sanusi Deserves The Suspension He Got- Dr. Fredrick Fasheun

Sanusi Deserves The Suspension He Got- Dr. Fredrick Fasheun

President and founder of Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC), Dr. Fredrick Fasheun, has said that the suspended Governor of (CBN), Sanusi Lamido Sanusi deserved his suspension by President Goodluck Jonathan. Fasehun also described him as an arrogant person and said he built a wall around himself and had no respect for anyone while in power. Below is what he told Daily Sun
 “Sanusi has no respect for the office of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and carried on as if he is a law unto himself. The fact that he is a prince does not confer a special statue on him; he is not above the president. Even monarchs are still under the head of state.”
On Sanusi’s challenge of his removal in court, Fasheun said:
“President Goodluck Jonathan is an executive president; he can hire and fire. Sanusi deserved what he got, he deserved his sack by the president. How can you be so arrogant to an executive president of a country like Nigeria?”
He also faulted Sanusi’s claim that his removal from office was not in order:
“He (Sanusi) claimed that President Jonathan does not have the right to remove him; from which book did he read that? He who hires has the right to fire.
“The President has the right to suspend or remove him. If he (Sanusi) has the power to fight back, he can as well suspend the President.”

Fasheun described as mind-blowing, the report of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN), which indicted Sanusi and urged the government to thoroughly investigate him and if found culpable, prosecute and jail him to serve as deterrent to others.

Every successful person has a painful story and a beautiful ending. No one can go back and change a bad beginning, but anyone can start and create a wonderful ending. Life may be tough and difficult, but the value we gain from hardships make it all worth the journey.

“I can’t imagine how Beyoncé feels knowing she has a homeless brother” – Beyonce’s Fathers’ Baby Mama

“I can’t imagine how Beyoncé feels knowing she has a homeless brother” – Beyonce’s Fathers’ Baby Mama

A month ago Matthew Knowles(Beyoncé’s Father) baby mama’s child support payment was slashed by a judge from $12,000 to $2,400. This means that Matthew won’t have to pay child support to her for the next two years because she was overpaid for three years. Now she has gone very broke and she’s reaching out to Beyonce for help. Here’s what she told Intouch weekly:
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““I can’t imagine how Beyoncé feels knowing she has a homeless brother.I know if I were in the same position, I would reach out. Maybe she is too busy.”
This lady slept with Beyoncé’s dad and took in, while he was still married to her mom. Infact, she is the cause of her parents divorce.
Do you think Beyoncé has any obligation to help her in her time of need??After all the woman’s child is her baby brother!

“Money Makes Me Wet, Bank Alert Is My Best Friend, No Poor Man Should Even Think Of Admiring Me”- Lizzy Gold

“Money Makes Me Wet, Bank Alert Is My Best Friend, No Poor Man Should Even Think Of Admiring Me”- Lizzy Gold

Upcoming Nollywood actress, Lizzy Gold, in a recent bare it all interview expressed her love for money. She says money makes her wet, and a bank alert is her best friend. Infact if you’re just comfortable don’t even think of wooing her, because she wants to relate with only billionaires. Hear her:
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“A poor man shouldn’t  even think of admiring my picture, not to talk of wooing me. I love  money so much so I can’t marry a poor man. I don’t even want a man who  is merely comfortable. My interest and affection are for millionaires,  if possible billionaires. Money means so much to me, in fact money makes  me wet. Sometimes when I imagine so much money in my account, I could  just get wet. Bank alert is like my best friend. I just need to imagine  so much money in my account and I am turned on. When I get a credit  alert on my account, Oh my God, I get turned on immediately.”
Another very important thing Lizzy looks out for in a man is that he must be well ‘endowed’.

Chika Ike Explains Why Shows Off Her Achievements On The Social Media

Chika Ike Explains Why Shows Off Her Achievements On The Social Media

Nollywood actress, Chika Ike, is always in the news for one thing or the other. From her recent divorce, which she announced on social media, to her lucrative endorsement deals, expensive clothes & bags, frequent holiday trips abroad e.t.c, wherever she goes, she always attracts attention. She has finally given reasons for always posting photos of her numerous abroad trips online. Read excerpts of her recent interview with Punch:
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“I have stopped searching for my name on the Internet. In fact, I don’t bother myself with gossips and negative comments about me any longer. I have a management team that deals with all that. When my aides want me to see or read whatever has been written or said about me, they simply draw my attention to it. Celebrities must learn to ignore what people say about them so they can live long and be happy. That is my principle.
The truth is that I love to travel around the world. If anyone feels hurt by this, that is their business. I love to take pictures during my trips abroad and share them with my fans. I do this so as to educate them. Many of them have never been to these countries. So, whenever I post these images, I have no bad intentions.
When Punch asked her about her divorce and if she will get married again, Chika replied:
“I don’t want to talk about the divorce because it is already in the past and I have since moved on. I am still open to marriage and I might give it a second shot because I believe in love. For now, I am most concerned with my own happiness.
Asked why celebrity marriages don’t last, she said:
“Celebrities also make mistakes. I don’t think they have a bad time combining their  successful careers and managing the home front or their marriages on the side”.
When asked of her view of  men being intimidated by single celebrity women, Chika said:
“All the talk about some men being afraid to walk up to a female celebrity  and ask her out does not make sense to me. Any man that cannot walk up  to me and toast me is not man enough. I don’t have a long list or  criteria for my ideal man. All I want is that he must make me happy.”  Chika said

Oluchi Orlandi Shows Of Hot Bikini Body In Vacation Photo

Oluchi Orlandi Shows Of Hot Bikini Body In Vacation Photo

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Nigerian supermodel, Oluchi Orlandi, is currently vacationing with her two boys and she flaunted her sexy body for all to see. Just take a look at that flat belly, after two kids!!
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Jonathan daughter’s wedding: Bayelsa residents lament roads closure

Jonathan daughter’s wedding: Bayelsa residents lament roads closure


Residents of Yenagoa metropolis in Bayelsa State are groaning over the closure of some roads and attendant heavy traffic ahead of President Goodluck Jonathan’s adopted daughter’s traditional marriage on Saturday.
Already, security has been beefed up by soldiers, police and other security personnel in the state.
Wife of the President, Dame Patience Jonathan, arrived the state about two days ago, while Jonathan is expected to step into the state today, Friday.
Dignitaries from all walks of life, including top government functionaries and politicians, have been arriving the state for the ceremony.
Some roads leading to Jonathan’s private residence along Kpansia in the state capital have been closed to traffic, forcing motorists to make a detour and follow longer routes to access their destinations.
Checks by our correspondent revealed that the closure of some roads had resulted in gridlock in some parts of the city as motorists groan.
It was learnt that the state government had already ordered the temporary closure of the popular Saturday market at Kpansia.
Traders from neighbouring states who usually convey their goods to the market through the Sani Abacha road have been compelled to take obscure roads.
Some traders decried the closures as ill-advised.
A trader, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said it was unthinkable to put activities in the communit at a standstill, because of wedding of one person.
“Closing some strategic roads because of the wedding is ill-advised. They should have devised a much better approach to managing the situation. The situation is not good enough,” she said.

Jonathan daughter’s wedding: Bayelsa residents lament roads closure

Jonathan daughter’s wedding: Bayelsa residents lament roads closure


Residents of Yenagoa metropolis in Bayelsa State are groaning over the closure of some roads and attendant heavy traffic ahead of President Goodluck Jonathan’s adopted daughter’s traditional marriage on Saturday.
Already, security has been beefed up by soldiers, police and other security personnel in the state.
Wife of the President, Dame Patience Jonathan, arrived the state about two days ago, while Jonathan is expected to step into the state today, Friday.
Dignitaries from all walks of life, including top government functionaries and politicians, have been arriving the state for the ceremony.
Some roads leading to Jonathan’s private residence along Kpansia in the state capital have been closed to traffic, forcing motorists to make a detour and follow longer routes to access their destinations.
Checks by our correspondent revealed that the closure of some roads had resulted in gridlock in some parts of the city as motorists groan.
It was learnt that the state government had already ordered the temporary closure of the popular Saturday market at Kpansia.
Traders from neighbouring states who usually convey their goods to the market through the Sani Abacha road have been compelled to take obscure roads.
Some traders decried the closures as ill-advised.
A trader, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said it was unthinkable to put activities in the communit at a standstill, because of wedding of one person.
“Closing some strategic roads because of the wedding is ill-advised. They should have devised a much better approach to managing the situation. The situation is not good enough,” she said.

I avoid trouble – Timi Dakolo

I avoid trouble – Timi Dakolo

 

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Timi Dakolo has come a long way since emerging winner in the maiden edition of Idols West Africa. In this interview, he details the progress that has been associated with his career
 Was a music career something you envisaged or it happened by chance?
I had always loved music growing up, always listened to music and enjoyed it. I joined singing in groups and sang in our church choir but honestly, music as a career, happened by chance because I didn’t see this one coming. It was not something I envisaged.
 Asides music, what other dreams did you have growing up?
Like every other child, I dreamt of doing great things. I dreamt of touching lives and wowing people without necessarily knowing how I was going to achieve these aspirations but somehow it has come to be. I necessarily didn’t know what it was but I knew I wanted to be great.
 How would you classify your music since some people don’t know whether to call you a gospel or inspirational musician?
I am neither a gospel artiste nor an inspirational artiste. I just do music and my kind of music is not tied to any genre. I do music, whichever way I am inspired to and that has always been my style.
 Save for IdolsWest Africa, do you think you would have come this far?
I really can’t tell. Maybe I probably would not have gotten into music. I guess it was a well orchestrated plan by God, set in motion by Him, realised by Him and for which I am grateful.
 What’s the difference between Timi Dakolo of  Idols West Africa  and Timi Dakolo of today?
I have grown a lot in every sense of the word. I have learnt my trade and believe I am still learning. As you can testify to, in life, you never quit learning. I know much more now than I did before, hence, I have learnt to avoid certain mistakes.
 How has the journey been so far?
They say the beautiful part of life is not the destination but the journey. I have enjoyed and picked up lessons while on it. It’s been awesome and it’s still awesome.
 What were some of the obstacles you encountered on your way up?
Explaining to people why I am devoted to the kind of music I do. A lot of people did not understand and I hope they do now.
 Are you where you want to be?
Not at all! I don’t see success as a destination, I have only just started.
 How do you manage your celebrity status?
I am just me and I remain me. I try very hard to stay out of trouble as well. Being a celebrity is not an excuse for misdemeanour. A lot of people constantly look up to you as a role model. You can’t be letting your fans down.
 Your sophomore album has been a long time coming. What is the reason for its delay?
It’s being worked on and nearing its finishing stages actually. I put in a lot of work into my music and I always want it to be a collector’s item. I want it to be something you will cherish years after you first bought it. I’ve been taking my time, working with the best but it would be out sooner than soon!
 What inspires your compositions?
Life generally. There is so much about life to talk and sing about. Look around you and you will find them.
 Do you write and produce your music?
Most of the time I write. The   tunes come to me randomly and I put it down as it comes. There are times it wakes me up in the middle of the night. I also write with friends too; I don’t produce but I know exactly how I want my song to sound. Having a foreknowledge helps when I am putting the song together.
 What’s the story behind your newly released single Iyawo Mi?
Like the title aptly describes it, it’s about my love for my wife and all that she has made me accomplish, how she makes me feel. An awesome woman she is. She has been the wind beneath my sail and that is what I sang about in that song. If you have an awesome woman as a wife, appreciate her.
 How did you meet your wife and what qualities attracted you to her?
I met her in church, walked up to her and asked for her number, which began the journey we are still on, a great journey. Her qualities are simplicity and an ability to give me awesome advice.
 You bought your wife a house as Valentine’s Day gift. What motivated that choice of a gift?
This thing don cause wahala oh! (sic) I’d rather not comment about it.
 Why did you get married when you did? Some people thought you would have tarried a bit  
I knew it was time, and it has turned out to be my best decision.
 In what ways has marriage and fatherhood changed you?
It has made me more focused and I have more responsibilities.
 How do you combine your career with being a father and a husband?
Everything has its place, I try my best to give my time to both…its hard sometimes but to me, family comes first always.
 Who are your greatest musical influences?
Where do I begin from?  I love and I’m influenced by absolutely good music.
 Your image is clean-cut and sexy, is this you or a ploy to appeal to your fan base?
That is me. Clean-cut always. If you say sexy, I would not argue. Thank you.
 You have not caught been caught in the endorsement fever. Are you bothered?
No, I am not.
 What would you consider your greatest career breakthrough?
Great moments – I have a list! But the most recent was performing at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
 Some people like to describe you as a late bloomer. Do you agree?
I don’t think I am a late bloomer, I may be a perfectionist in a way but I think I’m more a careful traveller on the journey.
 Your style has evolved. How do you like to dress?
   I love suits – everyone knows that. If suits were allowed to the pool or the beach I would be dressed to the nines in my suit.

Dad would have supported my music — Waliyah Abiola

Dad would have supported my music — Waliyah Abiola

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Waliyah Abiola, one of the daughters of the late MKO Abiola, is a music artiste. In her late 20s, she talks about her career
You studied sciences, how come you ended up in music?
I studied sciences, then Chemical Engineering in which I have a master’s degree in Engineering from Imperial College, London. But I’ve always been good at writing, literature and music. As I got older, I didn’t feel my life was complete if I didn’t explore my musical/creative side and that was how it all began. I am an artiste but I still play at banking.
How did the journey to music start?
Since I was a teenager, I have had a flair for music. But I never thought anything of it.  It didn’t occur to me that Nigerian girls could be singers. I thought it was something only African American girls did. I only started looking into music seriously about five years ago. I just felt a need to be up all night writing songs and decided it was time to go to a studio and record something. The progress was slow. I did it on odd weekends when things weren’t too hectic at the investment bank where I worked. It’s been my favourite companion, hobby and pastime ever since. I am already successful in another career (banking) and I am only doing this because I love it.
Did your family accept this?
They were not very receptive. It’s something a lot of creative people go through if you come from a conservative family. In Africa, we value education and parents want the best for us. They want us to be in stable, low-risk professional careers. Ultimately, you would be allowed to live your life on your own terms if you make a good life for yourself. Any concerns will be baseless if backed up with success.
Were your father to be alive, would he have supported this?
I think my father, the late MKO Abiola, would have supported me and would have been quite tickled by the whole thing. He loved proverbs and music; therefore, what I am doing is not strange. He loved to sing and was in a band. He often sang at weddings and as a school boy in Abeokuta. I have fond memories of him singing, “The Beatles” songs in the kitchen. This must have been a relic from the time when he  was studying to become an accountant in Scotland. I am not relying on my family name to gain acceptance. Many people have known me on the music circuit for a year now and don’t even know my family background. It is something I never bring up and this is the first time I’m discussing it in an interview. I am proud of whom I am but as I don’t want to trade on it, I simply never mention it. I’m not very comfortable discussing it, even now.
You don’t want to use an alias?
There is always the temptation to use an alias. It keeps the person and the artiste as two separate entities and it’s easier to step into character. For me, a specific alias didn’t come to mind and if something doesn’t come to me naturally, I just leave it. I am happy to use my real name.
Why did you decide to relocate to Nigeria?
I started coming home a bit more on holidays and on mentioning to the odd family friend or person that I did music, I got such a positive reception. People were interested in hearing what I had written and I wondered why I didn’t look into doing music in Nigeria sooner than I did. I’m bonding more with home, meeting so many talented people here and I believe I have something unique to offer.
How will you describe your genre of music?
I don’t have a specific genre of music. I just do whatever comes to   mind. The tempo or instrumental may be different but it’s the same Waliyah applying herself to a song. These things are just labels used by myself and others as a way of letting you know what to expect from a specific recording.
The competition is stiff here…
We will see how it goes. Hopefully, as we go along, the music audience will take to me. You can only do your best and then it becomes a case of supply and demand.
How do you view the Nigerian music scene?
It is a mixed bag. Our actual content and music execution is world class but the process that supports the distribution and exploitation of that content is understandably not as sophisticated as it should be. We are still early in the journey and that evolution will hopefully happen.  Lots of music executives are doing excellent jobs bearing in mind that many corporate organisations are reluctant to invest in the music industry.
Have you faced challenges?
There are few opportunities to launch yourself, since you are not known, but the catch is, how can you then prove yourself? That’s just the way life works and I guess it’s about paying your dues and staying diligent. If you keep pushing and you are good enough and it’s your destiny, then it will come together. If not, then you will remain one of the millions of up and coming artistes out there. It is the boulevard of broken dreams for millions of people. In all things, the toughest part is starting out and trying to gain a foothold. It’s a bit like launching a rocket, almost all the fuel is expended in launching into orbit and from then it’s free fall and maintenance of your course.
Already, you have your label?
Having my own label was an obvious thing to do. I have a brain, some business and entrepreneurship knowledge. I’m not just a chic singer hopping around, I have substance. It made sense to do my own thing first and then see where it will take me to. I am on the lookout for finding collaborators or another label that can take care of me and my needs as well as I can.
How far have you gone with your debut album?
It will be released within the next year. I already have half an album’s worth of material as well as an album of my UK-based work. My new single, Siwaju, was produced by Sarz.
Are there musical influences?
I like contemporary music – Afro pop, American music, UK music of any genre; soul, pop, country, rock, Indie pop, you name it. I also like world music, for example, Arab, Asian, Turkish music and hope to apply some of these in my music as I go along.  My compositions are inspired by anything and everything. Often, I try to make the music I want to hear and perhaps that which no one else has made.
How do you unwind?
I like to catch up on current affairs, news, politics and movies as well as spend time with friends. I also love to travel and I am blessed to have been to a lot of places. It’s mentally stimulating and gives you a fresh perspective each time you come back. I’ve ticked a lot of places off the list but Turkey, Greece, Egypt and Japan will be good sometime in the future.
What does style means to you?
Style is ideally a reflection of our personality and mindset. It can be such a joy and means of artistic expression especially for women.  I like to be comfortable but elegant. It varies but depends on mood and phase. I’m currently heading towards a “less is more” style. I feel less of a need to always wear bright colours or sequins all the time. I think it’s about confidence and letting your real self come through. Whatever outfit serves as a good frame, wins my vote.

Sanusi files suit to stop FRC investigation

Sanusi files suit to stop FRC investigation

A Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday fixed April 11 to hear a suit filed by Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, seeking to halt investigation into his tenure by the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria.
Sanusi, the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, had filed the suit through his counsel, Mr Kola Awodehin (SAN).
He is seeking a declaration that the FRC constituting itself into an investigating body in a manner contained in some newspaper publications of March 24 is ultra vires in its powers.
Sanusi joined the FRC and the Executive Secretary of the FRC as the first and second defendants.
Sanusi is seeking a declaration that the conduct, actions and decision of the defendant were ultra vires.
He averred that the FRC’s declaration in a briefing note dated June 7, 2013 and submitted to the President were ultra vires in their powers as contained in the FRC Act, 2011.
He also wants a declaration that the defendant, having reached a conclusion as to his culpability as CBN governor, indicated in the briefing note can no longer conduct any investigation on the same matter.
A declaration that the defendant’s recommendation regarding the plaintiff in briefing note date June 7, 2013 that he having been removed from office as CBN governor, were ultra vires under the FRC Act 2011.
Sanusi, therefore, sought an order restraining the defendants or any person, body, agent, or privies, under its authority, or pursuant to the FRC Act, from conducting and continuing with investigation or inquiry as advertised.
The defence filed a preliminary objection, challenging the jurisdiction of the court to hear the suit.
In a short ruling, Justice James Tsoho, said that he would hear the defendant’s objection and the plaintiff’s motion together.
Tsoho, however, ordered that the status quo should be maintained until the suit was determined.
“It is hereby ordered that status quo as at the time of instituting this suit should be maintained until it is determined,” he said.
He adjourned the case to April 11 for hearing.

Dancehall Act, Vybz Kartel Sentenced To Life In Prison For Murder


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We may have heard the last of the legendary singer Vybz Kartel. Today (April 3rd), Kartel was sentence to life in prison for the murder of his former associate Clive “Lizard” Williams.
This was the longest murder trial in Jamaica’s history and prosecutors say Williams was murdered after a failed business deal. Vybz Kartel, who was convicted of the murder last month was also prevented from having parole for 35 years as apart of his life sentence handed down by Supreme Court Justice Lennox Campbell.
Shawn “Shawn Storm” Campbell, Kahira Jones and Andre St John were also given life sentences in connection to Williams’ murder. Williams body was never found and the jury voted 10-1 to convict the four people. The one juror who voted against the decision has since been charged with attempting to bribe other jurors into changing their decisions.
Clive Williams was murdered in August of 2011, the same month Vybz Kartel released Kingston Story.

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