Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets were held to a goalless draw at the Accra University stadium by the young Stallions of Burkina Faso in the opening Group B game of the ongoing WAFU Zone B U-17 Boys Championship and AFCON qualifiers.
Grammy nominated Nigerian Afrobeat sensation, Adeleke David with the stage name, Davido, has revealed three artists he loves to collaborate with. The three artists are those, he’s worked with in the past, hence, Grammy winner, Wizkid, wasn’t listed.
Few days ago, the artist manager, Asa Asika, stated a number of artists the DMW Boss has worked with whilst trying to defend Davido’s inability to work with Burna Boy and Wizkid yet.
Speaking in an interview with Business Untitled, the ‘Unavailable’ crooner underscored his admiration for working alongside some of the industry’s finest talents while shedding light on his fruitful collaborations with such artists, which include Chris Brown, Kizz Daniel, And Zlatan Ibile.
When asked, what’s the favourite collabo you’ve done?
Davido said, “I can give you a couple of artists I love working with, Chris Brown, number one, then Kizz Daniel, a Nigerian, as well as Zlatan, a Nigerian rapper.”
Davido had a successful ventures with international superstar, Chris Brown, as the pair’s collaborative efforts yielded smash hits such as “Blow My Mind” and “Sensational.”
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The singer also lauded his collaborative synergy with Kizz Daniel, a fellow Nigerian artist, both artists delivered chart-topping hits such as “One Ticket”, and the more recent “Twe Twe” remix, captivating audiences with their rhythms and lyrics.
Finally, he expressed deep appreciation for the creative partnership he had with Zlatan, another Nigerian artist on the tracks such as “Osanle” and “Money.”
Davido confidently proclaimed himself as “Big Me” throughout the interview.”
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Davido On Who He Loves Collaborating With
Hamma Bello, a prosecution witness in the trial of a former Head of Service of the Federation, Winifred Oyo-Ita, and her assistants, Ugbong Efiok, Garba Umar, has narrated before Justice Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, how the defendants diverted public funds into their private companies.
Oyo-Ita (the first defendant), alongside her special assistants, Ugbong Effiok (seventh defendant), and Garba Umar (fourth defendant) are facing criminal prosecution by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on 18 counts charges bordering on misappropriation, official corruption, money laundering, and criminal diversion of funds to the tune of over three billion naira (N3 billion).
Other defendants in the case include: Frontline Ace Global Services Limited, Asanaya Projects Limited, Slopes International Limited, U and U Global Services Ltd, Prince Mega Logistics Ltd, and Good Deal Investments.
The witness told the court that the former Head of Service, Winifred, used Slopes International Limited and Good Deal Investments Limited-fifth and sixth defendants respectively, to fraudulently award government contracts to herself through the fourth defendant, Garba Umar.
Hamma Bello, highlighted the deals as follows:
The first entry transaction of Good Deal Investment Limited, (the company which according to the witness was incorporated by Garba Umar with the full knowledge Oyo-Ita) was in February 2019 and it shows that fourty two million, seven hundred and fourty-eight thousand, two hundred and one Naira, fourty-seven kobo (N42,748, 201.47) was paid into the company’s Zenith Bank account.
Bello said, “We called for the account statements of these two companies, and upon analysing them, we realised that Garba Umar, the fourth defendant, was paid several sums of money from the Ministry of Power, Works and Housing, where he is an employees.
The witness continues, “Upon interviewing the fourth defendant (Umar), he admitted that he was also a contractor and had paid the first defendant (Winifred Oyo-Ita) on several occasions from the proceeds of the transactions.
A transfer of Twenty million, two hundred and two thousand, one hundred and fourty-two naira (N20, 202, 142) was made in the name of Ibrahim Madu to the Zenith Bank account of Asanaya Projects Limited, another company registered with the knowledge of the first defendant, Oyo-Ita.
The witness stated that the mandate card of the account bears the signature and photo of the seventh defendant, Effiok, and upon investigation, approvals were granted and payments made to the seventh defendant either through his personal account or to the account of the company.
“The seventh defendant confirmed that the first defendant was aware of, and benefitted on several occasions from the funds received”, the witness added.
Based on the witness accounts, the account of U and U Global Services Limited was also opened by Ugbong Effiok, the seventh defendant.
Hamma Bello asserted that several payments were made into U and U Global Limited account between 2015 and 2018 in form of Duty Tour Allowances, Esta codes, and payments from the federal government were also made directly to the U and U Global Limited account
The witness cited an instance where the account received N40, 313, 453. 58, On March 24, 2016, the payment according to Bello was from the federal government.
Hamma Bello also tenders “Exhibit O” which contains details of Fidelity Bank account of Prince Mega Logistics Ltd.
According to the the exhibit, On March 27, 2018, and April 6, 2018, there were four financial entries which include: N4, 950 000; N3,946,000, N4,676,000 and N1,478,000, from Thomson Titus Okure.
Titus Okure used to be a colleague of the seventh defendant in the Account Department.
He (the witness) also revealed that there were outward payments to beneficiaries named as follows: Ignom, Minaro Blessing, Winifred Oyo-Ita, Olarenwaju Godman Olushola and the seventh defendant is the sole signatory of this account.
After the hearing, Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, adjourned the case till April 30, 2024.
The Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress on Wednesday walk out from the minimum wage negotiation meeting after the Federal Government offered to pay N48,000, a figure far below the N615,00 the unions were demanding as the new national minimum wage.
After abandoning the session, the furious labour leaders summoned an emergency press conference where they vented their displeasure with the offer, describing it as ‘an insult to the sensibilities of Nigerian workers.’
This was the second time in two weeks that the negotiation had run into trouble. The last session, held on April 29, deadlocked after organised labour insisted on N615,000 minimum wage.
The Federal Government disagreed with labour’s demand, which it deemed unreasonable.
NLC-TUC MINIMUM WAGE BREAKDOWN
However, the National President of the NLC, Joe Ajaero, explained that the amount was arrived at after analysing the current economic situation and the needs of an average Nigerian family of six.
Rationalising the N615,000 demand, the labour leader stated, “Living wage is such that will, at least, keep you alive. It is not a wage that will make you poorer and poorer. It is not a wage that will make you borrow to go to work. It is not a wage that will lead you to be in the hospital every day because of malnutrition. For that living wage, we have tried to look at N615,000.
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“Let me give you a breakdown of how we arrived at that figure. We have housing and accommodation of N40,000. We asked for electricity of N20,000 — of course, that was before the current tariff increase. Nobody can spend this amount currently. We have a utility that is about N10,000. We looked at kerosene and gas, that is about N25,000 to N35,000.
“We looked at food for a family of six. That is about N9,000 in a day. For 30 days, that is about N270,000. Look at medical. With the N50,000 provided, there will be no surgery or whatever.
“For clothing, we looked at N20,000. For education, N50,000. I don’t know about those who tried to put their children in private schools, they will not be able to cope with this amount. We also have sanitation of N10,000.
“I think where we have another bulk of the money is transportation. This is because the workers stay on the fringes and because of the cost of petrol, which amounted to N110,000.
“That brought the whole living wage to N615,000, and I want anyone to subject this to further investigation and find out whether there will be any savings when you pay somebody at this rate,’’ the NLC president explained.
But speaking at the press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, hours after the stalemate, Ajaero disclosed that, in contrast to the N48,000 offer made by the Federal Government, the organised private sector proposed an initial offer of N54,000.
He blamed the government and the OPS for the breakdown in negotiation, saying, “Despite earnest efforts to reach an equitable agreement, the less than reasonable action of the government and the organised private sector has led to a breakdown in negotiations.”
He further said, “The Government’s proposal of a paltry N48,000 as the minimum wage not only insults the sensibilities of Nigerian workers but also falls significantly short of meeting our needs and aspirations.
“Though it is worth noting that even the least paid workers in the private sector receive N78,000 as clearly stated by the OPS, highlighting the stark disparity between the proposed minimum wage and prevailing standards further demonstrating the unwillingness of employers and the government to faithfully negotiate a fair national minimum wage for workers in Nigeria.’’
He accused the government of failing to provide data to support its offer, noting that this undermined the credibility of the negotiation.
“Furthermore, the government’s failure to provide substantiated data to support their offer exacerbates the situation. This lack of transparency and good faith undermines the credibility of the negotiation process and erodes trust between the parties involved.
“As representatives of Nigerian workers, we cannot in good conscience accept a wage proposal that would result in a reduction in income for federal-level workers who are already receiving N30,000 as mandated by law, augmented by Buhari’s (former President Muhammadu Buhari) 40 per cent peculiar allowance (N12,000) and the N35,000 wage award, totalling N77,000 only.
“Such a regressive step would undermine the economic well-being of workers and their families and is unacceptable in a national minimum wage fixing process.”
Labour justifies action
In conclusion, Ajaero noted that Labour had to walk out of the negotiation, but noted that the unions remained committed to fighting for the rights and interests of Nigerian workers.
“In the light of these developments, and to prevent the negotiation of a wage deduction, the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress have decided to walk out of the negotiation process.
“We remain committed to advocating for the rights and interests of Nigerian workers and will continue to engage in reasonable dialogue with the government if they show serious commitment to find a fair and sustainable resolution to this impasse,” he said.
He also called on the government to reconsider its position and come to the negotiation table with ‘clear hands that reflect the true value of the contributions made by Nigerian workers to the nation’s development and the objective socioeconomic realities that confront not just Nigerian workers but Nigerians today as a result of the policies of the Federal Government.’
He urged the government to work alongside Labour to finalise the proposed N615,000 minimum wage.
“Together, in a reasonable dialogue, we can work to give Nigerian workers a N615,000 National Minimum Wage as we proposed based on evidence and data.
“This will be in keeping with the pledge of the President, His Excellency, Senator Bola Tinubu’s pledge to ensure a living wage for Nigerian workers,” he submitted.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday arraigned former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Godwin Emefiele on charges of illegal printing of naira notes.
He was arraigned on four counts before the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court at Maitama in Abuja.
The EFCC accused him of printing N684 million notes at the cost N18.96 billion without the then President Muhammadu Buhari’s approval.
Also, the agency accused the former CBN governor of illegally approving the withdrawal of about N124.8 billion from the consolidated revenue fund.
But he pleaded not guilty when the charges were read to him before the trial judge, Maryann Anenih.
Thereafter, the prosecuting lawyer, Rotimi Oyedepo, asked for a date for trial.
However, the defence lawyer urged the court to grant Mr Emefiele bail pending the determination of the case.
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Mr Emefiele has faced multiple corruption charges in Lagos and Abuja since his sack by President Bola Tinubu last June.
He was incarcerated for several months by the State Security Service (SSS) which subsequently transferred him to EFCC in Abuja
In the latest case,the prosecution said “Godwin Ifeanyi Emefiele, between the 19 October 2022 and 5 March 2023 in Abuja, knowingly disobeyed the direction of Section 19 of the CBN Act, 2007; by approving the printing of N375,520,000.00 pieces of colour swapped N1,000, at the total cost of N11,052, 068,062 without the recommendation of the Board of Central Bank and the strict approval of the President, Federal Republic of Nigeria which conduct of yours caused injury to the public and you thereby committed an offence.”
In another count, the EFCC said “Godwin Ifeanyi Emefiele, between the 19 October 2022 and 5 March 2023 in Abuja, knowingly disobeyed the direction of Section 19 of the Central Bank of Nigeria Act, 2007, by approving the printing of 172,000,000 pieces of colour swapped N500 (Five Hundred Naira) Notes; at the total cost of N4, 471,066,040 without the recommendation of the Board of Central Bank and the strict approval of the President, Federal Republic of Nigeria which conduct of yours caused injury to the public and you thereby committed an offence.”
The other counts read: “That you Godwin Ifeanyi Emefiele, between the 19th day of October 2022 and 5th March 2023 in Abuja, knowingly disobeyed the direction of Section 19 of the CBN Act, 2007, by approving the printing of 137,070,000 pieces of colour swapped N200 (Two Hundred Naira) Note…at the total cost of N3, 441, 005, 280 without the recommendation of the Board of Central Bank and the strict approval of the President, Federal Republic of Nigeria which conduct of yours caused injury to the public and you thereby committed an offence.
“That you, Godwin Ifeanyi Emefiele, on or about the 7th day of October 2020, in Abuja, within the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court, knowingly disobeyed the direction of Section 80 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (As Amended);…by approving the withdrawal of the total sum of N124, 860, 227, 865.16 from the Consolidated Revenue Fund of the Federation in a manner not prescribed by the National Assembly, which conduct of yours caused injury to the public and you thereby committed an offence.”
The Coroner looking into the death of late Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, known also as MohBad has finally discussed the long-awaited autopsy result conducted to determine the cause of death of the late singer.
The Autopsy result was interpreted by a Pathologist who conducted the autopsy.
According to a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Wahab Shittu, the pathologist in charge told the coroner that the deceased’s body had decomposed by the time the test was conducted.
The pathologist revealed that due to the advanced decomposition of Mohbad’s body at the time of autopsy, determining the exact cause of death was not possible.
Addressing claims circulating about fresh blood found on Mohbad’s coffin, the pathologist clarified that the appearance of redness was due to a mixture of rainwater and soil during the exhumation process, rather than actual blood, adding that it rained a day before MohBad was exhumed.
He also dismissed speculations of MohBad being buried alive, affirming that he died before burial, whilst also refuting claims of possible strangulation through the examination of removed neck tissues.
The neck tissues would have revealed it, if the late singer was strangulated, but no appearance of such trauma occurred in the examined neck tissues.
To exonerate the Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency ( NDLEA) of any wrongdoings, the pathologist had samples of late Ilerioluwa Aloba’s liver and kidney displayed via a projector in the courtroom, confirming the absence of poisoning.
The NDLEA had been accused of poisoning the singer when it was alleged that he was arrested alongside a fellow singer during a night raid.
Naira Marley and Lagos socialite, Sam Larry were also allegedly accused of contributing to the untimely death of the 24-year-old pop singer.
The Black Starlets of Ghana began their WAFU Zone B U-17 Boys Championship, and the qualifier for CAF African Cup of Nations qualifier campaign with an emphatic victory over rivals, Baby Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire.
The opening match played at Accra Sports Stadium, saw Joseph Narbi who emerged man of the match, scoring twice in the first half to give the Starlets two goals advantage going into the break and that set the tone for what turned a demolition exercise for the Black Starlets.
Upon resumption of the second half, the visitors put a goal back in what looked like they might restore parity, but it wasn’t to be as Ghana responded with three goals.
Both teams met at the last competition’s third place playoff with Ghana triumphed 3-2.
This is the eighth times Ghana and Ivory Coast will meet at this level the Black Starlets have emerged winners four times, drawing three and losing just one.
Ghana’s U-17 Boys next math comes up on Tuesday against Benin Republic.
Meanwhile, in the other group, the Flying Eagles of Nigeria will tackle Burkina Faso in the first game of group B, while Togo will host Niger Republic.
With the victory, Ghana have boosted their chances of securing a spot in the knockout stage and have enhance their chances of qualifying for AFCON.
Watch the full match below
Godfred Srapong, Harve Gbafa and Mark Kagawa each registered a goal in the second half to crown a magnificent afternoon for Ghana.
Laryea Kingston’s side did not only amaze the fans with excitement but also set the stadium ablaze with blistering display and incredible goals.
After twenty-seven minutes of exhilarating exchanges, Joseph Narbi shot Ghana in front with a beautiful volley after connecting nicely to a pass from Mark Kagawa.
Narbi doubled Ghana’s lead with a personal brace firing home a blistering finish from a rebound with three minutes to the break.
Ghana went into the break with heads high expecting to press on in the second half to crown a perfect start to the tournament.
The Black Starlets continued from where they left off with Godfred Sarpong adding to Ghana’s goal tally with a perfect volley moments after the break.
Ivory Coast fought back to reduce the tally few moments after Ghana’s third but that was not to last as Harve Gbafa headed home Ghana’s 4th goal from a Benjamin Tsevanyo corner kick to maintain the three-goal lead.
Mark Kagawa sealed off a wonderful day for Ghana after driving home a magnificent curler to wrap up a perfect start for Ghana.
Ghana’s chances of qualifying to the next stage of the competition look brighter with the 5-1 win over Ivory Coast in the opener.
Prior to being banned from Football Samson Siasia was one of Nigeria’s fine coaches in history, having guided the Flying Eagles (U-20) and the Olympic Eagles (U-23) nationals to silver at the 2005 World Cup and the men’s football event of the 2008 Olympic Games, also an applicant for the vacant Cameroon national team’s coaching job a few months before he was hammered by FIFA over allegation of bribery.
The former Super Eagles coach in a recent interview with Athlist has refuted the allegation of bribery stating that what transpired between him and his contact, who was identified as a match-fixer was an agreement to take up a coaching job in Australia.
According to Siasia, he never knew the man he was talking to is a match-fixer.
FIFA slammed Siasia for his alleged involvement in match-fixing in August 2019 but the 56-year-old, whose ban ends in a few months, whilst speaking to Athlist, narrated what really transpired between him and the match-fixer.
In his words, “I spoke with someone who was trying to hire me as a coach in Australia, that’s someone I didn’t know was a match-fixer.
“FIFA knew this guy, yet allow him to be around a FIFA tournament”, Siasia added.
The 1994 AFCON winner questioned the basis for his punishment saying, “It’s an allegation; they said bribery but shouldn’t bribery involve when money changes hands, are there any proof of money changing hands?” Siasia asked rhetorically and responded, “No, there were none.”
The Olympics silver medalist coach explained further that all he discussed with the guy was the terms of his proposed Australia coaching job and nothing else.
“We talked about how much salaries, transfers, bonuses, and sign-on fees were, and tha was all,” Siasia told Athlist sports during the interview.
Samson Siasia also accused the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) of abandonment.
He said, “Nigeria abandoned me at that time of need; that’s my own take on how this thing played out,”
Due to lack of adequate finance, It took Siasia about 2-years to appeal the ban, and after doing so in June 2021 at the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS), he was able to secure a reduction of the suspension to five years and the cancellation of the additional fine of 50,000 Swiss francs ($54,000).
Nigeria’s Senior women’s national team first choice goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, has emerged the best female goalkeeper in the French league (D1 Arkema).
Chiamaka has now won three prestigious awards in one season confirming her that she’s had a scintillating football season for both country and club.
Nnadozie wins the 3rd award, emerging as the best goalkeeper in the French league at the UNFP Awards which was held on Monday night at Paris’ Pavillon d’Armenonville to celebrate the achievements of France’s very best football players.
Below is the full nominees and winners list
UNFP Awards | Full winners list
Ligue 1 Young Player of the Year:
Eliesse Ben Seghir (Monaco), Rayan Cherki (Lyon), Désiré Doué (Rennes), Leny Yoro (Lille), Warren Zaïre-Emery (PSG)
Best Ligue 2 referees:
Nicolas Rainville, Florian Goncalves
Best Ligue 1 referees:
François Letexier, Nicolas Danos
D1 Arkema Young Player of the Year:
Korbin Albert (PSG), Vicki Becho (Lyon), Melchie Dumornay (Lyon), Louna Ribadeira (Paris FC), Thiniba Samoura (PSG)
D1 Arkema Goalkeeper of the Year:
Christiane Endler (Lyon), Katarzyna Kiedrzynek (PSG), Chloé N’Gazi (Fleury), Kinga Szemik (Reims), Chiamaka Nnadozie (Paris FC)
D1 Arkema Player of the Year:
Lindsay Horan (Lyon), Tabitha Chawinga (PSG), Grace Geyoro (PSG), Ada Hegerberg (Lyon), Sakina Karchaoui (PSG)
Ligue 1 Goalkeeper of the Year:
Marco Bizot (Brest), Marcin Bulka (Nice), Lucas Chevalier (Lille), Gianluigi Donnarumma (PSG), Brice Samba (Lens)
Ligue 2 Goalkeeper of the Year:
Yahia Fofana (Angers), Gautier Larsonneur (Saint-Etienne), Donovan Léon (Auxerre), Brice Maubleu (Grenoble), Mamadou Samassa (Laval)
Ligue 2 Manager of the Year:
Olivier Dall’Oglio (Saint-Etienne), Alexandre Dujeux (Angers), Olivier Frapolli (Laval), Christophe Pelissier (Auxerre), Didier Santini (Rodez)
Ligue 2 Player of the Year:
Himad Abdelli (Angers), Gauthier Hein (Auxerre), Ilan Kebbal (Paris FC), Alexandre Mendy (Caen), Gaëtan Perrin (Auxerre)
Ligue 1 Manager of the Year:
Luka Elsner (Le Havre), Luis Enrique (PSG), Paulo Fonseca (Lille), Franck Haise (Lens), Eric Roy (Brest)
Best French Player abroad:
Eduardo Camavinga (Real Madrid), Antoine Griezmann (Atlético de Madrid), Mike Maignan (Milan AC), William Saliba (Arsenal), Aurélien Tchouaméni (Real Madrid)
Ligue 2 XI of the Year:
Gautier Larsonneur – Paul Joly, Jubal, Anthony Briançon, Ali Abdi – Gautien Hein, Ilan Kebbal, Himad Abdelli – Gaëtan Perrin, Loïs Diony, Alexandre Mendy
Ligue 1 XI of the Year:
Gianluigi Donnarumma – Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Leny Yoro, Bradley Locko – Vitinha, Pierre Lees-Melou, Warren Zaïre-Emery – Ousmane Dembélé, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Kylian Mbappé
Ligue 2 Goal of the Season
20h52. Irvin Cardona. Le Chaudron.
Stella Udeze, the Nollywood actress, is of the opinion that the act of tagging actresses as prostitutes is the reason behind many failed relationships and unhappy homes for female thespians.
Ms Stella said the issue of failed relationships isn’t the fault of the actresses but the prevalent perception of often unfairly labelling women in Nollywood as prostitutes.
Stella in a chat with Potpourri, stated that eighty percent of men in Nigeria hold the belief that being an actress equates to being a prostitute.
She said, “Eighty percent of men in Nigeria feel that being an actress makes you a Prostitute, this is the reason that some actresses don’t seem to have a happy relationship or a lasting marriage.”
Stella however urge men to understand that, though there are actresses with bad characters but not all. She advised me to learn to differentiate the good from the bad and not to generalize.
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Lagos State Unearth Eighty-Six Rooms Where Tenants Pay N250k Per Annum Under The Bridge
Lagos State’s Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, on Wednesday said the government discovered 86 partitioned rooms, sized 10×10 and 12×10, under the Dolphin Estate Bridge, Ikoyi, on Lagos Island.
Tenants are said to be paying N250,000 per annum for the makeshift apartment under the bridge.
Wahab shared this information via a post on his X handle last Wednesday, along with videos.
He added that the enforcement team of Lagos State’s Ministry of Environment and Water Resources had successfully removed all structures, including a container utilised for various illegal activities, from beneath the Dolphin Estate bridge.
Sharing videos he wrote, “A total number of 86 rooms, partitioned into 10×10 and 12×10, and a container used for different illegal activities were discovered under the Dolphin Estate Bridge.
“They have all been removed by the enforcement team of the Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources”
A Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Kunle Rotimi-Akodu, further confirmed the eviction of squatters from beneath the bridge towards Dolphin Estate in Ikoyi over illegal settlement and environmental violations.
He wrote, “Squatters dwelling under the bridge leading from inward Dolphin Estate, Ikoyi were evicted today Tuesday, 30th of April, 2024 by officials of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps LAGESC (aka KAI).
“These people created their illegal settlement under the bridge, thereby exposing the critical infrastructure to impending destruction. 23 persons have so far been arrested and MoE/KAI will continue to monitor the place. The law will take its course.”
He also confirmed that the bridge has hitherto housed 86 rooms, partitioned into 10×10 and 12×10 with squatters paying an average rent of N250,000 per annum.
“Continuation of the removal of abode under Dolphin bridge. 11 more persons were arrested. It is important to note that wood materials were used to construct the shelters, some occupants used gas cylinders, and some had stored fuel for their generators, these are recipes for disaster,” he added.
VIDEO: 86 rooms where tenants paid N250,000 a year found under Lagos bridge
Lagos State’s Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, on Wednesday said the government discovered 86 partitioned rooms, sized 10×10 and 12×10, under the Dolphin Estate Bridge.
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Leicester City have made their way into the Premier League winning automatic promotion from the Championship after Leeds United’s 4-0 loss to QPR.
Leicester City have made their way back to the top tier of English football after just a year in the Championship thanks to Leeds’ loss that gave the Foxes a four-point lead over Leeds with two match days left until the end of the regular season.
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Leicester had looked nearly certain to return to the top level when they opened up a 14-point lead over third place in February. Leicester’s nine-year Premier League stint was halted by relegation last season. However, they had a bad run of play that made them need to gain some crucial points towards the end of the season, and they watched that lead fast evaporate.
The University of East Anglia, located in Norwich, UK, has announced scholarships worth £33,150 (N44.3 million) and transportation cost of £4000 (N5.3 million) to Nigerians seeking masters programmes.
According to the information on the school website, the funding opportunity is the David Sainsbury Scholarships in Global Plant Health, which is fully funded for students planning to travel to the UK for study.
The offer by the University of East Anglia is hugely available for Nigerians and other foreign students willing to do their masters programmes under scholarships, covering travel expenses.
The applications from its David Sainsbury Scholarships in Global Plant Health is for candidates wishing to undertake an MSc in Plant Health at the University of East Anglia in the 2024/2025 academic year.
Among other benefits catered for in the scholarship at the University of East Anglia are tuition fee, living stipends and transportation allowance.
The scholarship offers funding to the tune of £33,150 (N44.3 million) and transportation costs of £4000 (N5.3 million).
Interested candidates must first apply and be accepted into the University of East Anglia before being considered for the scholarships, the school website said.
The information on UEA website reads, “Provided you meet the eligibility criteria, you will automatically be considered for the scholarship, on a competitive basis – no separate application is required.
“You will be evaluated for the scholarship based on the same criteria used to evaluate your application to enrol o n the course.
“The criteria are: academic achievement and academic awards together with knowledge/experience/potential of molecular biology, genetics, molecular interactions, data science such as bioinformatics and statistics, laboratory skills, and independent study.”
Addressing interested Nigerian applicants, it says, “All self-funded Nigerian students applying to a Master’s course at UEA starting in September 2024 will automatically be awarded the UEA Nigeria Award scholarship.
“The scholarship is worth £4,000 – if you meet UEA entry requirements, £5,000 – if your final undergraduate grade is a CGPA 4.1 and above. Amounts will be deducted from your tuition fees, in line with terms and conditions.”
The applications for the scholarship are currently open and expected to close on May 31, 2024.
The University of East Anglia (UEA) was founded in 1963 and is located in Norwich, a historic city in the east of England.
Stella Udeze, the Nollywood actress, is of the opinion that the act of tagging actresses as prostitutes is the reason behind many failed relationships and unhappy homes for female thespians.
Ms Stella said the issue of failed relationships isn’t the fault of the actresses but the prevalent perception of often unfairly labelling women in Nollywood as prostitutes.
Stella in a chat with Potpourri, stated that eighty percent of men in Nigeria hold the belief that being an actress equates to being a prostitute.
She said, “80 percent of men in Nigeria feel that being an actress makes you a Prostitute, this is the reason that some actresses don’t seem to have a happy relationship.”
She however urge men to understand that, though there might be actresses with vad character but not all. She advised me to learn to differentiate the good from the bad.
John Enoh, the Sports Minister, has held talks with the immediate past Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro, over a possible return to the team.
According to a reliable source in the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) revealed that the sports minister has established contact with Peseiro’s representatives with both parties opened to the idea of the former Saudi Arabia and Venezuela coach returning as Nigeria men’s national team head coach.
Jose Peseiro quit his position in February following the expiration of his contract after leading Super Eagles to second position at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire.
The NFF technical committee have shortlisted Emmanuel Amuneke, Domenec Torrent and Antonio Conceicao as the final three candidates for the vacant Eagles coaching job.
The Super Eagles will take on the Bafana Bafana of South Africa and Squirrels of Benin Republic in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in June.
The report of the comprehensive toxicology tests aimed at unraveling the mystery behind the untimely death of Ilerioluwa Aloba, known also as MohBad, has been sent to the Police.
The comprehensive tests was completed ahead of the ten weeks projected with the results now forwarded to the Lagos State Police Command.
A Lagos state government official who spoke anonymously because he was not permitted to talk about the subject, told PUNCH that the test results were delivered to the state DNA and Forensic Centre last week.
In his words, “The toxicology test is ready and given to the police. Though, we had projected ten weeks from the outset before the test could be completed, but the result came in earlier.”
Ilerioluwa Aloba died controversially on September 12, 2023, spurring the Lagos State Police Command to inaugurating a 13-man special investigation team to probe the singer’s death.
Few people were also invited for questioning following the death of the singer. Naira Marley and a controversial Lagos socialite, Balogun Eletu, also known as Sam Larry, among others were questioned by the Police Command.
Hamma Bello, a prosecution witness in the trial of a former Head of Service of the Federation, Winifred Oyo-Ita, and her assistants, Ugbong Efiok, Garba Umar, has narrated before Justice Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, how the defendants diverted public funds into their private companies.
Fans and followers of two young Nigerian movie stars, Bimbo Ademoye and Timini Egbuson, were treated to glimpses of sweet, intimate moments following recent online posts from both actors depicting affectionate expressions.
The images and the video shared by the actors stirred up a storm of chatter among netizens.
Ms Bimbo Ademoye tantalized her fans with sweet intimate moments she shared with the Shuga series star.
Timini Egbuson could be seen affectionately resting his head on Bimbo’s chest In the captivating picture, while multiple snapshots captured their array of facial expressions.
Bimbo captioned the image thus: “We find love in unexpected places, right.”
Egbuson and ‘Iya Barakat’ character also shared a playful videos showcasing himself and Bimbo exchanging jovial banter and gentle touches, including Timini playfully tousling her hair.
Timini had on a day earlier posted a now viral video depicting his flirtatious exchanges with Bimbo while on set.
The snippet showcased their captivating chemistry on the movie set, with Timini capturing the playful moment of himself and Bimbo with his phone.
The sweet moment reaches its peak as Bimbo enveloped Egbuson in a warm hug from behind, prompting Timini to playfully lean in for a kiss, which Bimbo swiftly halted, exclaiming, “Will you get out” with a burst of laughter, diffusing the tension and turning the moment into a lighthearted exchange.
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Bimbo Ademoye, Timini Egbuson Shared Awesome Moments
Grammy nominated Nigerian Afrobeat sensation, Adeleke David with the stage name, Davido, has revealed three artists he loves to collaborate with. The three artists are those, he’s worked with in the past, hence, Grammy winner, Wizkid, wasn’t listed.
Few days ago, the artist manager, Asa Asika, stated a number of artists the DMW Boss has worked with whilst trying to defend Davido’s inability to work with Burna Boy and Wizkid yet.
Speaking in a recent interview, the ‘Unavailable’ crooner underscored his admiration for working alongside some of the industry’s finest talents while shedding light on his fruitful collaborations with such artists, which include Chris Brown, Kizz Daniel, And Zlatan Ibile.
When asked, what’s the favourite collabo you’ve done?
Davido said, “I can give you a couple of artists I love working with, Chris Brown, number one, then Kizz Daniel, a Nigerian, as well as Zlatan, a Nigerian rapper.”
Davido had a successful ventures with international superstar, Chris Brown, as the pair’s collaborative efforts yielded smash hits such as “Blow My Mind” and “Sensational.”
The singer also lauded his collaborative synergy with Kizz Daniel, a fellow Nigerian artist, both artists delivered chart-topping hits such as “One Ticket”, and the more recent “Twe Twe” remix, captivating audiences with their rhythms and lyrics.
Finally, he expressed deep appreciation for the creative partnership he had with Zlatan, another Nigerian artist on the tracks such as “Osanle” and “Money.”
Davido confidently proclaimed himself as “Big Me” throughout the interview.”
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Davido On Who He Loves Collaborating With
Veteran Nollywood actor, Zulu Adigwe, has been confirmed dead after his death rumour surfaced on social media on Tuesday.
Adigwe’s death was announced by a movie producer, Stanley Nwoko, in a post on his Instagram page.
The passing away of Adigwe has thrown the Nigerian movie industry into mourning after the news was confirmed.
The actor cum singer whom during his days was best known for his paternal roles in movies was first mourn by his colleague, Stanley Nwoko, who wrote in his social media handle, “Rest in peace, good actor.”
Adigwe’s death has a accumulated the numbers of Nollywood actors lost in a short space.
The ‘Basi and Company’ star actor died just two weeks after Junior Pope and three other Nollywood actors drowned in a boat accident at Anam River.
Adigwe was popular for portraying fatherly role in movies but his breakthrough role playing ‘Mr. B’ in a popular sitcom titled “Basi and Company.”
Zulu Adigwe also appeared in the 2019 movie titled “Living in Bondage: Breaking Free.”
Liu Bei, the owner of the Abuja-based Chinese supermarket that was sealed by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) for not allowing Nigerians to shop at the facility, has denied the report that her store located in Abuja, applies discriminatory policy.
Liu Bei appeared before a tribunal at the FCCPC on Wednesday in the company of her family and estate officials, who arrived at the commission headquarters at 11 am.
Liu Bei in a statement sent to the newspaper, denied implementing any discriminatory policy as alleged.
She stated that her store doesn’t catered exclusively to a particular group, adding that she served residents, workers, and visitors from the office building, irrespective of nationality.
Confirming the reopening of the store, the estate assistant facility manager, Sanusi Shuaibu, told the Punch that the issue has been resolved and officials of the commission have unsealed the grocery store.
Sanusi said, “Yes, we went to the commission today and all the issues have been resolved and after the meeting, we left the commission and they came to unseal the supermarket.
Sanusi also confirm that Liu Bei has also returned to her shop. In his words, “The store is now open and the woman has returned to her shop.”
Prior to being banned from Football Samson Siasia was one of Nigeria’s fine coaches in history, having guided the Flying Eagles (U-20) and the Olympic Eagles (U-23) nationals to silver at the 2005 World Cup and the men’s football event of the 2008 Olympic Games, also an applicant for the vacant Cameroon national team’s coaching job a few months before he was hammered by FIFA over allegation of bribery.
The former Super Eagles coach in a recent interview with Athlist has refuted the allegation of bribery stating that what transpired between him and his contact, who was identified as a match-fixer was an agreement to take up a coaching job in Australia.
According to Siasia, he never knew the man he was talking to is a match-fixer.
FIFA slammed Siasia for his alleged involvement in match-fixing in August 2019 but the 56-year-old, whose ban ends in a few months, whilst speaking to Athlist, narrated what really transpired between him and the match-fixer.
In his words, “I spoke with someone who was trying to hire me as a coach in Australia, that’s someone I didn’t know was a match-fixer.
“FIFA knew this guy, yet allow him to be around a FIFA tournament”, Siasia added.
The 1994 AFCON winner questioned the basis for his punishment saying, “It’s an allegation; they said bribery but shouldn’t bribery involve when money changes hands, are there any proof of money changing hands?” Siasia asked rhetorically and responded, “No, there were none.”
The Olympics silver medalist coach explained further that all he discussed with the guy was the terms of his proposed Australia coaching job and nothing else.
“We talked about how much salaries, transfers, bonuses, and sign-on fees were, and tha was all,” Siasia told Athlist sports during the interview.
Samson Siasia also accused the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) of abandonment.
He said, “Nigeria abandoned me at that time of need; that’s my own take on how this thing played out,”
Due to lack of adequate finance, It took Siasia about 2-years to appeal the ban, and after doing so in June 2021 at the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS), he was able to secure a reduction of the suspension to five years and the cancellation of the additional fine of 50,000 Swiss francs ($54,000).
Barbadian singer and songwriter, Robyn Rihanna Fenty, while expressing regret over her past choice of wears which often showcase her feminine body parts, has stated that Motherhood has changed her fashion taste, and never will she wear revealing dresses as a mother and a mature woman.
The actress cum businesswoman stated this in an interview with Vague Magazine where she noted that since becoming a mother, her sense of style has been influenced in a new direction.
Rihanna, 36, admitted her wild past, acknowledging that in her younger days she was more willing to reveal her body.
In her words, “It is going to sound hypocritic but… I did so much sh*t in my life. I had my nipples out, my panties out.”
Reflecting on those younger age fashion senses, she was astounded by some of her choices, but have now realized such weren’t befitting of a mother and a more mature woman.
She said, “I’m just like, ‘Oh! My God, I really did that? Now those are the things that I guess as a mum and an evolved young lady, I would never do”.
Rihanna’s real portrayal of motherhood has had an overwhelming response from many who could relate to the changes motherhood could have on someone and how Rihanna has adapted wonderfully.
Barbadian singer and songwriter, Robyn Rihanna Fenty, while expressing regret over her past choice of wears which often showcase her feminine body parts, has stated that Motherhood has changed her fashion taste, and never will she wear revealing dresses as a mother and a mature woman.
The actress cum businesswoman stated this in an interview with Vague Magazine where she noted that since becoming a mother, her sense of style has been influenced in a new direction.
Rihanna, 36, admitted her wild past, acknowledging that in her younger days she was more willing to reveal her body.
In her words, “It is going to sound hypocritic but… I did so much sh*t in my life. I had my nipples out, my panties out.”
Reflecting on those younger age fashion senses, she was astounded by some of her choices, but have now realized such weren’t befitting of a mother and a more mature woman.
She said, “I’m just like, ‘Oh! My God, I really did that? Now those are the things that I guess as a mum and an evolved young lady, I would never do”.
Rihanna’s real portrayal of motherhood has had an overwhelming response from many who could relate to the changes motherhood could have on someone and how Rihanna has adapted wonderfully.
Convicted Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju James, known popularly as Baba Ijesha, has asked the Court of Appeal in Lagos to set aside the judgement by the State High Court that sentenced him to five years imprisonment over sexual assault of a minor.
Baba Ijesha was committed to five years imprisonment over the sexual assault of a minor by Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo (retd.) at the Ikeja Domestic Violence and Sexual Offences Court, on July 14, 2022.
However, the actor who is currently serving his jail term has approached the appeal court to challenge his conviction and five-year jail term.
His counsel, Kayode Olabiran on Tuesday, April 23, told the appeal court that his client was set up by a colleague (PW1), Damilola Adekoya, who had invited him to act according to the script provided by him.
Meanwhile, the Director of Public Prosecution, Dr Babajide Martins, says the appeal lacks merit, hence, urged the court to dismiss the appeal and affirm the judgment of the lower court.
Convicted Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju James, known popularly as Baba Ijesha, has asked the Court of Appeal in Lagos to set aside the judgement by the State High Court that sentenced him to five years imprisonment over the sexual assault of a minor.
It’s no longer news that Nollywood actor, I.K Ogbonna and his female colleague, Ini Edo have been rumoured to be an item after Ini Edo celebrated Ogbonna in a birthday post and called him her King, using many other sweet words to express herself.
Responding, Ogbonna also called her his love, further fueling the speculation.
To further fuel the speculation that both Nollywood actors might be in a relationship, I. K Ogbonna took to Instagram to celebrate Ini Edo’s 42nd birthday with a post he dedicated to her.
The video collage contains memorable and fun moments they’ve had together, from dancing with each other to visiting restaurants, going on boat and all the sweet memories they had.
The actor who was once married with a son captioned his post thus; “Happy birthday, queen. the unparalleled brown sugar. HAPPY BIRTHDAY @iniedo”
I. K Ogbonna continued with his birthday message to Ini Edo with prayers and accolades.
He wrote, “May the divine power of God shower you with tranquility and may your name resonate unexpectedly in prestigious circles for all the right reasons.”
The actor continues, “You are an extraordinary individual, and I beseech the heavens to perpetually bestow blessings upon you and your endeavors.”
‘Shanty Town’ producer, Ini Edo, was married to a US-based businessman named Philip. in 2008 but the marriage ended in 2014. She had a daughter through surrogate whilst I. K Ogbonna has a son with Sonia Morales.
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One of the collaborations that many fans and lovers of Afrobeat have long for, which may never happen is to see Davido and Wizkid on a song.
Though the duo of Davido and Wizkid have performed on a stage together, but are yet to produce a track together.
Meanwhile, Asa Asika, the manager of Davido in a recent interview has offered an intriguing insights into the dynamics behind collaborations among top musicians in Nigeria, noting that it may not be possible to have Davido, Burna Boy And Wizkid on a song.
Asika during his recent appearance on the Ventes Rap show, where the interviewer asked about Davido’s apparent lack of musical collaborations with industry giants like Wizkid and Burna Boy stated that, though, Davido is yet to collaborate with Wizkid or Burna Boy but there has been a number of collaborations, citing Davido featuring Asake, Burna Boy featuring Wizkid.
Asika said, “There have been collaborations, Burna Boy and Wizkid have a song, Asake is on Davido’s album, and so his Davido on Kizz Daniel’s song.
He then deduced from above that the big artistes in Nigeria work, stating that though they might not collaborate as often but they definitely do.”
According to Asika, Collaboration is one of the major things that have pushed Afrobeats to where it is.
He concluded by saying, “You probably will never get a song that has Davido, Burna Boy, Wizkid, Asake, all on one song, that’s not really Afrobeat’s style.”
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Nollywood controversial actress, Nkechi Blessing, was over the moon about her man and couldn’t but shower accolades on him publicly whilst revealing that they had a thing in the rain that God Himself is pleased with.
She said, “EGUONO ME we did a thing under the rain and God himself is pleased with us I love you Daddy.”
The ‘Omoge Lekki’ star actress via her social media handle describe her partner as a “Special gift from God”.
Nkechi wrote, “Taking time out to appreciate my Special gift from God, ESEOGHENE.
The thespian also narrated how her partner has played an important role in her personal growth, adding that she has become a better version of herself.
The actress said, “Ever since you came into my life I have become a better person, your teachings and guidance are things I will hold dear to my heart forever,
Ms Blessing highlighted her boyfriend’s strong support and dedication to her success, noting how he always goes above and beyond to ensure her happiness.
In her words, ”Thank you for being my biggest support system, coming up with ideas on how to move my brand forward, sincerely, I need to celebrate you openly, just the way you have carried my matter on your head openly
The owner of an Abuja-based Chinese supermarket, Cindy Liu Bei, has reportedly fled with her family leading to the sealing of the supermarket by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC).
The Abuja-based Chinese supermarket located within the China General Chamber of Commerce in Abuja was sealed on Monday by FCCPC following allegations of discriminatory practices against Nigerians.
The FCCPC’s officials sealed up the place after interrogating Nigerian workers at the supermarket.
The workers who are mostly Nigerians said that the owner of the supermarket, a Chinese lady, Cindy Liu Bei, fled on Monday at 8:26 am with her family as confirmed on the Closed-Circuit Television camera.
According to reports in PUNCH, the supermarket had implemented a controversial policy that permits only Chinese nationals into the Supermarket, thereby preventing Nigerians from patronising the establishment.
After visiting the premises on Monday, the commission (FCCPC) officials led by the Director for Surveillance and Investigation, Boladale Adeyinka, said the mission of the commission is in response to the viral video when Nigerians were allegedly being discriminated against and denied access into a supermarket located in Abuja.
Speaking at the end of the enforcement exercise, Adeyinka said, “The essence of the surveillance and investigation that we conducted today is to verify the allegations and the content of that viral video.
“Adeyinka continues by stating that the supermarket had opened for business and CCTV footage also shows that in the morning, two vehicles departed from these very premises allegedly containing the owner of the supermarket, whom we have been able to identify by name and we have her contact details.”
Mrs Adeyinka advised the owner in absentia to appear before the commission tribunal or the compound will remain sealed if she fails to attend to the summon which is a lawful inquiry.
Nigerian actress, Motunde Sogunle, who is popular for her portrayal of Motunde, the fictional daughter of a social media comedian, Mr Macaroni, has stated that infidelity is not enough a reason for her to quit a relationship.
The content creator stated this in an interview with Saturday Beats, adding that she would forgive her partner irrespective of the offence but might not when done in excess.
She said, “I don’t think catching my partner cheating on me will be a reason to leave the relationship.”
When quizzed if she can forgive an infidel partner, Motunde said, “Who am I not to forgive?”
“I have a tattoo on my left wrist that says ‘forgiveness, so, It’s when things are done in excess that I may not forgive and probably walk away from a relationship,” Ms Sogunle added.
She however hinted that the tiniest thing such as being taken for granted can make her leave a relationship.
The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has shortlisted an ex-international, Emmanuel Amuneke, among the final three candidates to be considered for Super Eagles head coach job.
Amuneke once coached the Nigeria U-17 that won FIFA World Cup in 2015, and he was also in charge of the Tanzania national team, qualifying the Taifa Stars qualify for Afcon for the first time in 39 years..
According to Daily Post, a source in the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) confirm that that the names of the three coaches have been sent to the executive committee by the technical committee who will seat to decide on the final man to give the job.
Domenec Torrent and Antonio Conceicao are other two coaches who made the final three-man shortlist for the Super Eagles coaching job.
The source said, “Torrent is the number one candidate among the foreign coaches with Conceicao being the second choice, while Amuneke is only local coach with the best CV, hence has been named among the final three candidates.”
DFMedia learnt that majority of the board members are in support of a foreign coach, while others prefers a local gaffer.
Domenec Torrent had been Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola’s assistant before launching his own coaching career.
Antonio Conceicao was sacked after taking charge of the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.
Discussing abortion in a conservative environment like Nigeria is usually a sensitive topic, however, a Nollywood actress, Etinosa Idemudia has suggested that bearing a child into a family that can’t afford to cater for such a child should be considered a crime.
The actress said abortion should be an option for people to consider as the world is filled with hungry innocent children.
Speaking via her social media page, Etinosa asked rhetorically, is it not better for a woman to get rid of a pregnancy than to give birth to a child that will be subjected to long suffering?
She Said, “With all the hungry Innocent children who are suffering all around, are we still against abortion?”
Isn’t abortion better than life long suffering?, Idemudia added rhetorically.
Etinosa opines that individuals or couples who bore a child without a definite future aren’t disciplined.
In her words,”Why bring an innocent person to life, If your own future is not sure, the children never asked to be born into all this hardship.”
The ‘Washerman’ star actress continues, “You are not discipline enough to use condom, so in your selfishness you get your wife pregnant with the 5th child no house no tangible source of income.”
The Warri born actress concluded that any couple who gave birth to a child under such conditions should be penalized, adding that if she is such a child, her parents won’t be forgiven.
In her words,” Bringing that child into the world should be a crime and If I’m that child I’ll never forgive my parents.”
Omowunmi, the wife of late Nigerian singer, MohBad, whose real name is Ilerioluwa Aloba, has denied receiving any court order requesting that a DNA test on be conducted on Liam, her son.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) declared a former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, wanted on Thursday, April 18, 2024.
The declaration which was posted on the the commission’s official Facebook page on Thursday stated that the former governor is wanted for offences relating to economic and financial crimes.
The notice posted on the commission’s official Facebook reads, “The public is hereby notified that Yahaya Adoza Bello (former Governor of Kogi State), whose photograph appears above is wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in connection with alleged case of Money Laundering to the tune of N80,246,470,088.88.”
EFCC had stated that it would arraign before a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja after the anti-graft agency was granted a warrant of arrest to apprehend the former governor.
Yahaya Bello, a 48-year-old Ebira man, is a native of Okenne Local Government of Kogi State, whose last known address is: 9, Benghazi Street, Wuse Zone 4, Abuja, according to EFCC statement.
The commission request useful information about the former governor’s whereabouts from any member of the public with such valuable information to contact any of the commission’s offices across the country.
Popular Nigerian songstress, Tiwatope Savage known also as Tiwa has openly expressed her admiration for the captivating love between fellow musicians Adekunle Gold and Simi.
Tiwa confesses that witnessing their [Adekunle Gold and Simi] affectionate relationship makes her long for her own romantic partner.
Tiwa Savage and Simi recently worked together on their new song titled “Men are Cr@zy.”
In the course of working together, Tiwa Savage was captivated by the evident affection between Adekunle Gold and Simi.
In her words, “While on set of ‘Men Are Crazy’ with Simi, I had to ask her, where and when did she met Adekunle Gold again.”
“I asked because AG kept calling and checking on her every now and then. He calls like 10 times in 10 minutes hahaha!”, Tiwa Savage added.
She continues, “Their [Adekunle Gold and Simi] love is still burning fresh like they started just yesterday.”
And the multi-award winning singer concluded, “Omo, na that day single life pain me.”
Nigeria’s iconic sprinter, Mary Onyali, while recounting her days as Africa’s best athlete and responding to a question that seeks how she feels being the overall gold medals record holder in the African Games, has stated that, she was only enjoying herself as a young sprinter while winning gold medals for Nigeria.
Onyali was speaking in a recent interview where she highlighted her joy and what the Athletics Federation Of Nigeria (AFN) should consider going forward based on the results of the 2023 African Games held in Accra, Ghana, last month.
When asked about how she feels being the most decorated athlete in the Africa Games, Mary said, “I never kept counting, it was fun, I was young, stupid and fearless (you can put it that way), I was just having a good time.”
“Being in the midst of my country men and women and the rest of African nations, it was just a thing of joy,” Mary added.
The Nigerian track and field legend also stated that being an athlete is her calling, what she’s passionate about and according to her that’s her office where she would do everything to succeed.
In her words, “This is what I love to do, I call the track and field facilities my oval office. So, whenever I get in there, I will feel like, I am in my office, and I am in charge.”
Speaking about her observations at the 13th African Games in Accra, Mary said she’s happy seeing home-based athletes competing for Nigeria and she urged the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) to give the home-based athletes more opportunities to compete at such games instead of bringing in foreign-based athletes.
She said, “My joy seeing Nigeria compete at the African Games this year is the fact that home-based athletes were given the opportunity to compete and have finally arrived. They have been given the opportunity to make an impact, to show their talents, and the coaches as well, kudos to them. Both the coaches and the athletes, they’ve done extremely well.
“And I also want to appreciate the US-Based athletes, their Schools and officials for not releasing them, because they [Foreign-based athletes] would have been the one representing us in Ghana. A lot of the first-timers that came here would never forget this opportunity in a while. They will always remember that they were able to showcase their talents.”
She concluded by asking coaches, AFN and all concerned people in the team Nigeria to always give the home-based chance.
The comparison between Nigeria’s trio of Burna Boy, Davido, and Wizkid has been on for a number of years, but the Head-To-Head may not end anytime soon as recent interview involving the ‘Ọmọ Baba Olowo’ crooner has seemingly triggered the debate once again.
In his swift response, Davido waved off any notions of being compared against his fellow musicians, noting that he is unique on his own.”
The host asked, “You are the African big three alongside Wizkid and Burna Boy. Does that place you guys as the big three Afrobeats artists on the planet?”
In his swift response, Davido waved off any notions of being compared against his fellow musicians, noting that he is unique on his own.”
He simply responded,” I am Big Me”.
Prior to recent comparisons involving Burna Boy, Davido and Wizkid have been compared in many areas including who among the duo has won the most award.
Hours before the DMW’s Interview Sway’s Universe surfaced online, a US-Based model known as NativePink had shared a cossy image of herself and Davido together in a room where the ‘Aiye’ Crooner could be seen hugging the curvy woman from behind and kissing her forehead.
A few seconds after that, a friend of Nativepink released a bedroom video of the Timeless hitmaker kneeling, begging the model for some moment.
Following the release of the group fixtures for the Women’s football competition of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the head coach of the Super Falcons of Nigeria, Randy Waldrum, has appealed to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), and the Sports Ministry to facilitate good preparations for his team.
The Super Falcons will square off against Brazil Women”s national team in their opening game at the Games on Thursday, July 25 at Stade Matmut-Atlantique, Bordeaux, France.
The Randy Waldrum’s led team will be against world champions, Spain, three days later at the Stade de la Beujoire, Nantes.
While the nine-time African champions will round off their group stage campaign against Japan on Wednesday, July 31.
Randy said the Olympics Football Competition is not different from the world cup because of the caliber of teams that are participating in the Olympics Women’s Football competition.
Nigeria’s Super Falcons will be appearing at their first Olympics, after sixteen years in Paris later this year.
Below is Randy Waldrum’s appeal video is as below:
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed Manu Garba, the 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup winning coach, as the new Head Coach of the Nigeria U-17 men’s team.
Garba will lead the Golden Eaglets to WAFU Zone B Championship billed to hold in Accra from 15 to 29 May, matches will be live streamed on our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/@citysportng.
He led the team to victory at the FIFA U17 World Cup for Nigeria in the United Arab Emirates in 2013 – Nigeria’s fourth triumph at that stage.
That group included Kelechi Iheanacho, Taiwo Awoniyi, Isaac Success, Musa Mohammed, Chidiebere Nwakali, and goalkeeper Dele Alampasu.
The squad, which finished as runners-up at the African U-17 Championship in Morocco after a penalty shootout defeat by Cote d’Ivoire, defeated Mexico 6-1 in their opening game, drew 3-3 with Sweden and hammered Iraq 5-0. In the Round of 16, they ran Iran ragged 4-1, dispatched Uruguay 2-0 in the quarter-finals, and trounced Sweden 3-0 in the semi-finals, before they dislodged Mexico by the same margin in the final to lift the trophy,” the statement read.
“The former Nigeria international will now immediately resume the role and take charge of the team’s preparations for next month’s WAFU B U17 Championship, taking place in Ghana.”
Paul Okoye’s Girlfriend, Ivy Ifeoma, has debunked pregnancy speculations, stating that people have been speculating for so long.
Online trolls had expressed diverse opinions about Ivy’s protruding belly and bigger breasts after a viral video. Many opined that she is pregnant, while others credited the protruding belly to overfeeding.
“Speculating since 1960. Una well-done oh”.
This isn’t the first time, Ivy would addressed womb-watchers in 2023, when she shared her thoughts on how people are often quick to make assumptions about whether someone is pregnant or not based on their appearance and actions.
Paul Okoye aka Rudeboy after separating from his wife, Anita, moved on with the influencer, stating that he was already single for 4-years before his divorce and as at when he met Ivy, his girlfriend.
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