Update: Tuface Idibia React After His Wife’s Brother Called Her A Drug Addict

Legendary singer, Innocent Idibia, better known as Tuface has reacted to the latest beef between his wife, Annie and her elder brother, Wisdom.

Recall we earlier reported that the elder brother of Annie, Wisdom took to his Instagram account to call out his younger sister, Annie.

Wisdom claimed Annie is into drugs and that she introduced him to drugs.

He further alleged that actress is depriving him of his wages despite working for her and being used as slave.

However, Tuface has taken to the comment section of Wisdom’s post to react to his outburst.

He wrote:

I hope you will continue to stand by this post, no matter what, and I also hope you’re happy doing this.

It’s funny how some people react when you tell them the truth. Even I am guilty of it sometimes, but that is no excuse. I pray for Wisdom. LYTID Uwana.

“May Allah guide our path. One love from me and Annie. Respect to family but sometimes, some family is your worst enemy.”

This latest drama in the Idibia’s family is coming barely six months after Annie eldest brother, Sylvester publicly disowned her.

My Sister Annie Is A Drug Addict, She Introduced Me To Drugs – Annie Idibia Elder Calls Her Out

 

Elder brother of Nollywood actress and wife on iconic Nigerian singer, Tuface Idibia, Annie Idibia has called her out on social media.

Wisdom Macauley accused Annie of being a drug addict and also introduced him to drugs.

According to him, Annie turned him into a slave and refused to pay him all his dues during the period he worked for the actress.

He wrote:

“Hello Nigerians, my name is Wisdom Macaulay, I am the elder brother of Annie Macaulay Idibia. I’m crying out for help at this moment because my life is been threatened. I have been working with my sister for some time but she would never pay me my dues,” he said.

“She would rather send me N20,000 or N30,000…turn me to her slave and she can decide when she is angry to end it. Some weeks back, her husband sent me some money that I have begging him for years.”

“The money wasn’t so much but I used it to settle my home. I have a wife from Imo State and I am yet to pay her bride price because I don’t have money.”

“Annie introduced me to drugs, hard drugs, Annie takes drugs, she is a drug addict, she takes it every day, she is so violent, she doesn’t have peace with anyone, she fights everybody.”

However, Annie has reacted to the post, In her response, she accused her brother of being irresponsible. Apparently, their rift started after she refused to make him her manager, a position she wasn’t comfortable with. She also alleged that she has been responsible for the upkeep of his family for a very long time.

The actress said her brother had several times threatened to kill himself over petty reasons.

She finally advised him to stop acting like he is entitled to money and leave her family alone.

Former Anambra First Lady, Ebele Obiano Apologise Over Fight With Bianca Ojukwu, Declares Interest To Contest As Nigerian Senator

 

Wife of the immediate past governor of Anambra state, Willie Obiano, Ebelechukwu Obiano, has apologised to Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, Ndigbo and friends of Ndigbo over her fight with Bianca Ojukwu, a former ambassador and widow of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu.

She also used the opportunity to declared her intention to join the contest for the forthcoming Anambra North Senatorial District election.

Recall that, Ebelechukwu and Bianca had fought after a heated exchange during the inauguration of Soludo as Anambra governor.

During the heated conversation between the duo, Bianca slapped Obiano’s wife, an incident that caused a commotion at the event.

In a letter addressed to Soludo titled ‘A Public Apology’, Mrs Obiano said, “Permit me to use this medium to humbly convey to you my sincere, heartfelt and unreserved apology for the unfortunate incident between Mrs Bianca Ojukwu and myself on Thursday, March 17, 2022, the day of your inauguration as the new Executive Governor of Anambra State in which you took over from my husband, His Excellency, Chief Willie Obiano.

“The incident, to say the least, was most unnecessary, unfortunate and I regret my action. It was an unintended action as violence is never in my character.

“Your Excellency, Sir, I hold your person, your ideals, the records of your great accomplishments in public service in Nigeria and beyond, as well as their concomitant colossal impacts on public policies in the highest esteem.

“Without any equivocation, your achievements as a towering intellectual of national and international repute are enduring legacies and pride for the State and Ndigbo in general.

“I will therefore never deliberately engage in any activity or action to disrespect you and your government. All those who know me can testify that before and throughout my eight years as the First Lady of State, I pursued peace, promoted philanthropic gestures which empowered many of our less privileged people. No excuse can therefore be tenable as justification for such public embarrassment, no matter the height of provocation.

“Equally, I wish to extend the same apology to all the important dignitaries, the people of Anambra State, as well as the entire Ndigbo for that unintended embarrassment at the occasion.

“I want to use this opportunity to pledge that I will wholeheartedly support and pray for the Government of His Excellency, Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, to excel exceedingly better than the immediate past government, even as he builds on the legacy of his predecessor, my husband, His Excellency, Chief Willie Obiano, and take our dear State to a higher level.

“I consciously chose this medium to express my apology, goodwill, support and prayers publicly to His Excellency, Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, as a token of my full respect for him, his family and the entire Ndigbo.”

On her senatorial ambition, she said, “My interest to join the Senatorial race is in response to overwhelming pressure and calls from my people to represent them in the Senate at the National Assembly, Abuja.

“As it has been attested to by the good people of Anambra State, service to people, humanity and sharing love and putting smiles on sad faces are my priority in life, and I know that it is the will of God because the Bible says that God is Love.

“Therefore, having witnessed and been positively touched by my ever-willing disposition to care for people, empower the poor and needy, especially women and children, particularly widows, orphans and the destitute, my people decided that I should come and serve them better in a higher capacity.”

 

I Was Paid To Insult Davido For Not Marrying Chioma, Actor Uche Maduagwu Confesses

Nollywood actor, Uche Maduagwu, has apologised to singer Davido for the abuses he rained on him after he failed to marry Chioma Rowland.

Chioma is the mother of Davido’s son, Ifeanyi. They were once engaged.

In a post on his page, Maduagwu confessed, “I was paid to criticize Davido for not getting married to my Sis.”

He added, “Dear men, marriage no be by force. Biko, forgive me OBO(Davido’s nickname).”

Federal Government Approves N1 billion For Lie Detector, Goggles For NDLEA

President Muhammadu Buhari’s regime has approved N1.06 billion for the supply of eye-scanning lie detector and digital night vision goggles for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).

Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, disclosed this when he briefed State House correspondents on the outcome of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) chaired by Mr Buhari on Wednesday.

Mr Malami said that N498, 850,000 of the amount was approved for the supply of the eye scanning detector, while the remaining balance of N570,825,000 was earmarked for purchase of digital night vision goggles to check the activities of drug barons.

“The Federal Executive Council approved the award of contract for the supply of eye-scanning lie detector by the National Drugs Law Drugs Law Enforcement Agency in the sum of N498, 850,000 only, inclusive of 7.5% VAT with a completion period of 90 days.

“So, the contract too was presented for consideration of the council and the council has graciously approved the award of the contract with the supply of digital night vision goggles by the council in the sum of N570,825,000 only, inclusive of 7.5% Value Added Tax with completion period of 12 weeks.”

He said the funds were approved to enhance the capacity of the NDLEA in exterminating illegal drugs trafficking, sales and consumption.

“Our technology has improved to the extent that we have in place technological equipment that have the capacity to detect whether you are indeed speaking the truth or indeed you are lying in the course of investigation.”

On his part, the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Niyi Adebayo, told the correspondents that the Council approved N3.4billion to accelerate the establishment of an economic zone in the Lekki area of Lagos State.

He said the approval is for the development of a five megawatt power plant and an access road from the Lekki-Epe expressway to a textile and garment park in the same area.

Don’t Contest Presidency If You Can’t Solve Nigeria’s Problems – Ex-governor, Fayose’s Son Advises Him

 

Funsho, one of the sons of the former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has advised him to stay clear of the presidential race if he cannot solve Nigeria’s challenges.

The younger Fayose said this on his Instagram Story on Wednesday in reaction to the terror attack on the Abuja-Kaduna train.

Lamenting the level of violence in the country, he told his dad, “Dear Dad, if you have intentions of running for President without roadmap to get us out of this mess, please sir, DON’T.”

Residents Reject Resumption Of Tolling On Lekki Tollgate

 

The Residents of the Lekki area of Lagos under the aegis of Lekki Estates Residents and Stakeholders Association (LERSA) have said no to tolling and reopening of the Lekki Tollgate.

The decision of the residents was disclosed by the Nigerian comedian and activist, Debo Adedayo, popularly known as Mr Macaroni, in a tweet via his official Twitter account.

“We are live at the LCC and StakeHolders Meeting. The Lekki Estate Residents and Stakeholders Association Chairman has announced the decision of all Residents which is NO TO TOLLING!” the skit maker tweeted.

Meanwhile, Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotosho, recently disclosed the decision of the government to reopen the Lekki Tollgate by April 1, 2022.

The tollgate where soldiers opened fire on unarmed protesters sitting on the floor and waving Nigerian flag while singing the national anthem during the October 2020 #EndSARS protests have remained shut in the wake of devastation visited on it.

The thoroughfare is a cash cow to Lagos authorities who are eager to resume business at the plaza, albeit with increasing resistance from aggrieved residents.

Sterling One Woman, Partners With Society For Corporate Governance Nigeria For IWD Celebration

 

As part of activities to commemorate this year’s International Women’s Day (IWD) themed “Break the Bias,” Sterling Bank partnered with the Society for Corporate Governance, a non-governmental organization (NGO), to sensitize women professionals and other executives on how they can become active and effective board members as part of activities to commemorate this year’s International Women’s Day (IWD).

Speaking at the one-day event with the theme: “Boardroom Readiness: Enlightening and Equipping Women,” Mrs. Ifunaya Ugboko, Head of One Woman, said, “We supported the program because there is a need for women to be conscious of their potential, equip themselves for boardroom positions and change the mindset perspective that boardroom positions are meant for men alone.

“We also want women to be intentional about their capabilities and aspire to greatness. Helping women into leadership positions, especially at the boardroom level, where they can contribute to the growth of their organizations and live a fulfilling life”.

While urging women to be inspirational, Ugboko disclosed that women can have access to credit solutions such as asset financing loans, distributorship loans, discounted business loans, nanny solutions to support work-life balance, trusteeship solutions, and get the One Woman card, which enables them to shop at discounted prices in selected stores under the One Woman proposition.

She drew attention to the need for women to embrace trusteeship solutions as part of Breaking the Bias.

Also speaking, but virtually, the keynote speaker, Dr. (Mrs.) Ajoritsedere Awosika, Chairman of Access Bank Plc, dwelt on the need for gender diversity on boards of companies and commended the Society for Corporate Governance for being at the forefront of enforcing corporate governance and increasing the number of women in boardrooms in Nigeria.

Dr Awosika observed that bias against women in top leadership positions is a global issue as statistics show that only 6.7 per cent of positions on boards of directors are occupied by women globally. She, therefore, urged women to improve their skills by taking advantage of the outcome of the COVID-19 pandemic to register for online courses in that regard.

She listed some examples of women who had broken the glass ceiling in the boardroom, including Mrs. Mosun Belo-Olusoga, the first female Chairman of Access Bank in 2020; Mrs. Ibukun Awosika, former Chairman of First Bank Nigeria Limited; Chioma Mordi; Elohor Aiboni, MD, Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company; Mariam Olusanya, MD/CEO of Guaranty Holding Trust Company; Mrs. Bola Adesola, former Managing Director and CEO of Standard Chartered Bank; and Mrs. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, current Managing Director and CEO of Fidelity Bank Plc.

Egbert Imomoh, Chairman of Investment One Financial Services Limited, also advised prospective women in the boardroom to be very strong, competitive, work hard at the beginning of their careers, be highly ethical and have the strength of character to express their views on board meetings.

Imomoh, a former MD of Shell Nigeria, advised corporate organizations to expose women to leadership positions and identify viable ones that can bring value to their companies, adding that women should ensure that their voices are heard.

There was also a panel discussion moderated by Ese Nkadi, Head, Governance, Stanbic IBTC Holdings. Discussants include Nkedilim Uwaje-Begho, CEO of Future Software; Audrey Joe-Ezigbo, Co-founder, Falcon Corporation Limited; Bimbo Wright, Executive Director, Wright & Co. Limited; Mrs. Bola Tinubu, Board Chair, the Boardroom Africa; and Zelda Akindele, Partner with Templars.

The panel conversation was centred around women being confident, having a voice, being competent, growing their social network, keeping themselves abreast of local and global trends, and a lot more.

The discussants, nonetheless, agreed that appointments to boardroom positions for women should be based, on merit, accountability, and impact, among others.

Abuja-Kaduna Train Service suspended Indefinitely Following Bandits Attack

 

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has suspended train operations along the Abuja-Kaduna route indefinitely.

The NRC made this known in a tweet on Tuesday morning.

“Dear passengers, due to unforeseen circumstances, Train operations along the Abuja-Kaduna route has been temporarily suspended. Further communication would be given in due course,” the corporation said.

The suspension followed Monday night’s attack on a train plying the route. Suspected bandits bombed the rail tracks and shot at passengers before Nigerian troops were deployed to arrest the situation.

Why I Tried To Quickly Leave Nigeria After Handing Over To Soludo – Ex-Governor Obiano, Breaks Silence

 

The immediate former governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, has explained why he tried to leave Nigeria hours after he handed over to his successor, Chukwuma Soludo.

Obiano handed over power to Soludo on Thursday, March 17 and was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos a few hours later while trying to leave the country.

In an interview Obiano, through his lawyer, Patrick Ikwueto (a Senior Advocate of Nigeria), said he was not running away but was rather hurrying to keep a doctor’s appointment to treat a “semi fatal condition”.

“He was not running away. Why will he run away when his family is here and he has a lot to do here? The fact is that he (Obiano) has a medical condition for which he had a prior appointment to see his Specialist Doctor for treatment at Spring Creek Urology Specialists LLC, Houston, Texas, U.S.A.

“By the nature of his ailment, he has been undergoing treatment at the said Specialist Hospital since June 2021 and had an appointment earlier scheduled for the final stage of Specialist Radiography for eight (8) weeks – which will take place immediately upon his arrival at the Facility in Houston, Texas, U.S.A; and thereafter, after four days. Subsequent treatments are scheduled every day for a period of eight (8) weeks,” he said.

Ikwueto said the former governor had since mid-last year received treatment at the US medical facility every three months.

“The last time he was there was December 2021 and became due for another round of treatment this March shortly before he handed over to Soludo,” the lawyer said.

The lawyer refused to disclose the nature of the ailment.

“He (Obiano) was lucky that the disease was detected on time. It was still at an early stage when he was diagnosed last year,” said a source familiar with the former governor’s medical condition.

The lawyer also said the former governor was granted permission by the federal authorities to travel for urgent medical treatment and that the former governor was surprised that after he was given assurance that he could proceed on his trip, he was blocked at the airport.

“I can tell you that after the media reported that the EFCC placed him on its watchlist, he reached out to authorities at the federal level to seek permission to travel for his scheduled medical treatment,” the lawyer said.

“He also promised that he would thereafter return to face any probe the EFCC or any other agency had against him. So it was shocking that he was still treated the way he was despite the assurance he was given,” he said

Breaking: Presidential Aspirant, Tinubu Cancels 70th Birthday Colloquium To Honour Kaduna Train Victims

Presidential Aspirant for the 2023 general election and Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu has cancelled his 13th, Birthday Colloquium to honour the victims of Kaduna train attack.

He made the announcement at Eko Hotels in Lagos, the venue of the 13th Bola Ahmed Tinubu Colloquium with the theme, ‘Pivoting Nigeria Into The New Order’.

According to him, the attack was a “national tragedy” and over 60 persons lost their lives to the terror.

Update: Photos, Governor El-Rufai Visits Victims Of Abuja-Kaduna Train Attack

 

The governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, on Tuesday, visited some of the victims of the terror attack on the Abuja-Kaduna train.

He visited the victims who were receiving treatment at the 44 Military Hospital and St. Gerald Hospital.

Court Refuses To Grant Embattled Super Cop, Abba Kyari Bail

The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court on Monday, declined to grant the bail application of one time Nigerian celebrated super Cop, Abba Kyari.

Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling, held that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) had placed sufficient evidence before the court to refuse the bail request.

Mr Nwite also rejected the bail plea of Mr Kyari’s co-defendants.

The NDLEA, in its counter affidavit, held that it was inappropriate to grant bail to the applicant because of the facts and circumstances of the case.

The anti-narcotic agency described Mr Kyari as “a flight risk.”

It argued that if granted bail, the suspended DCP might jump bail.

The NDLEA, which said Mr Kyari might interfere with the evidence if granted bail, urged the court to dismiss his bail plea.

It argued that the medical challenges of the applicant were not beyond the capacity of the agency’s medical personnel.

The judge, in the ruling, aligned with NDLEA’s arguments and dismissed the request.

 

Stop Running Church Like A Shop -Oyedepo Outbursts

Bishop David Oyedepo has said that the Catholic Church has done a good job in terms of putting up a structure to run the church system.

Speaking to other men of God recently, the Senior Pastor of the Living Faith church opined that the Catholic church is the longest organized system on earth.

In his words, ”In my own view, the Catholic has done a good job in terms of structure. An extremely good job. Amazing good job. Where you can sit down and pull out materials of 50-60 years ago, in its original form. How many of us in ministry today can pull out materials from 10 years?

It (The catholic church) is known to be the longest, organised system on the earth. About 2000 years in existence.

And then came the major protestant, the Church of England. They made a good deal of organization.

“If we keep going like this, not one material will be traced to the Charismatic . If we keep going like we are going without reviewing our steps, without seeing the place or order, it will fizzle out because many are running it like a shop, you make sales on Sunday, spend it during the week and then come back the next market day.”

Photos: Traders At Apongbon Market Beg Lagos Government To Let Them Stay

 

Traders, who run their businesses at Apongbon, Lagos Island, which was recently affected by an inferno have pleaded with the Lagos State government to let them continue their businesses at the same location.

Fire had gutted a section of the market under the Eko Bridge on Friday and resulted in yet-to-be-quantified losses for the affected traders.

Nigeria Is Becoming Safer Every Day — Minister Of Information, Lai Mohammed Says

 

Nigeria is becoming a safer place with each passing day, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said.

The minister, who spoke in Abuja, on Monday, March 28, said this is as a result of the string of successes being recorded in the fight against Boko Haram, ISWAP, bandits and other criminal elements.

According to him, the security forces had taken the battle to the bandits and put them on the run and their ranks are being decimated by the day.

“I am proud of our security forces, our men and women in uniform. Despite a myriad of security challenges, they are living up to the billing.

As the terrorists and their camps are being decimated, thousands of terrorists and their families are surrendering in droves. The effectiveness of the security forces has been enhanced by the leadership provided by President Muhammadu Buhari and the unwavering commitment of the armed forces and its leadership,” he said.

However, few hours after the minister made this remarks, terrorists bombes Abuja-Kaduna train conveying over 900 passengers leaving many died and some injuried.

Bandits Bomb Kaduna-Abuja Train With Over 1,000 Passengers Aboard ( Photo)

Terrorists on Monday bombed a passenger train along Kaduna-Abuja track.

The incident came two days after armed gangs invaded Kaduna International Airport, killing aviation workers and leaving many others wounded.

Fidet Okhiria, MD of Nigerian Railway Corporation, confirmed the development, saying efforts are underway to obtain further information about it.

Why Tinubu Will Pick Me As His Vice For 2023 Election – Rochas Okorocha Says

Former Imo state governor and senator representing Imo West Senatorial District, Rochas Okorocha, said that if the possibility of a Tinubu and Rochas ticket emerges ahead of the 2023 presidential elections, he would clinch it.

Mr Okorocha stressed a possibility of being a running mate of Bola Tinubu, the national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC). This, he said, was because he represents the South-East, while Mr Tinubu is a South-Westerner.

“Uncle Tinubu and I are most likely to be.

“I know that at the appropriate time it may be because he is the one pushing up in the South-West and I am in the South-East.

“So let us see what happens between us, and if that is it, I will ask him to relax a bit so that we can move this section forward,” the senator said while fielding questions from journalists at the party’s national convention held in Abuja.

Mr Okorocha also noted that he was loved by people because he has sympathy for humanity and shuns tribalism.

“The people naturally love me and I think it is because they believe I care, they believe I love and have sympathy for humanity, they believe I am detribalised.

“They believe I do not know religion or tribe, Muslim Christian, Igbo or Hausa, Yoruba, all I see is a human being and that is what makes the difference on my side.’’

Nigeria Vs Ghana: NFF Buy 20,000 Tickets For Nigerian Fans Ahead Of Match

Nuella's News report that the Ministry of Sports and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) jointly bought 20,000 tickets for Abuja fans, ahead of Tuesday’s 2022 World Cup qualifying playoffs between the Super Eagles and the Black Stars of Ghana.

This online platform learnt that fans are to get the tickets in the designated bus closest to their locations while boarding the free bus that has also been made available.

Twenty-four locations have been set aside where fans are expected to pick up their ticket for the crucial game at the MKO Abiola in Abuja.

Among the pick-up locations are Keffi, Suleja, Area 3, Kuje, Lugbe, Eagles Square and Gwagwalada.

2023: Governor Wike Joins Presidential Race

River State Governor, Nyesome Wike says he has he capacity to win the 2023 presidential election for the people’s Democratic Party ( PDP).

Wike made the declaration during a consultative meeting with stakeholders of the Benue chapter of the PDP at the Government House in Makurdi on Sunday.

The governor, who intimated the stakeholders about his intention to run for the presidency, solicited for Benue PDP votes in the coming national delegates convention of the party, even as he stressed on zoning.“To remove APC from power, I’m the person who can tell them enough is enough. We must take this power and I’m ready to take it for PDP. God is with us that’s why APC keeps failing everyday.“I’m declaring it (presidential ambition) for the first time in Benue. I’m going to run for election,” Wike said.He warned stakeholders not to sell their votes, but give it to him, adding that some of the PDP presidential aspirants were only after the power in order for personal gains.Wike also accused those who once left the party and came back to seek power of being the reason the party lost election in 2015, noting that those founding fathers who ran away from the party and still wanted to be recognised have lost their shares.He said, “By the time you ran away, you sold your share as a founding father so you can no longer retain your position of founding fathers.“I stood for this party. I work for this party since 1998. I have nowhere to run to and that’s why anything that happens to this party I take it personally. I have never relented.“In 2015, those who ran away made us lose the election. Today, they are crying but some of us stood and said PDP will not die.“Some people want to use Nigeria to buy back their personal business. They talk about private sector – let them mention the private business that had survived. Is it banks that your father had? Everybody is an employer of labour even in my house  I have 50 people who feed from me. They should stop deceiving us.“I have performed as a governor and can carry my shoulders high anywhere. I have the capacity to face this evil government, give me the mandate. I will speak the truth to power and nothing but the truth. I have the capacity to move this country forward.”Earlier, Governor Samuel Ortom who hosted Wike prayed that God will grant him his desire to rule the country.Ortom recalled that his Rivers counterpart had never turned his back on Benue, especially in caring for the teeming displaced people occasioned by herders’ invasions in some parts of the state.“On southern presidency I stand,” Ortom said.

Dangote Sponsors Ogun and Enugu Trade Fairs

As part of effort to rev up commerce, industry and ecnomic activities, Dangote Industries Limited is sponsoring the ongoing international trade fairs in Abeokuta and Enugu, the capitals of Ogun and Enugu States respectively.

The trade fair in Abeokuta is been organized by the Ogun Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture while Enugu Trade Fair is powered by by Enugu Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture. Dangote Group also was the major sponsor of the recently concluded Kaduna Trade Fair.

Five companies from the Africa’s foremost indigenous conglomerate, Dangote Cement, Dangote Sugar, NASCON, Dangote Oil Refinery and Dangote Fertiliser are participating in the two fairs.

A statement from Corporate Communications Unit of Dangote Group, said trade fairs have become a veritable avenue for the subsidiaries to bond with their customers.

Officals from Dangote Fertiliser that was commissoned last week will be operating a special helpdesk for customers and farmers who want information on distribution and application of fertiliser. The desk is to be manned by well-trained officers who are groomed to answer all questions and inquiries regarding the use of fertiliser.

NASCON is offering its salt packs, seasonings, and stew mix to customers at the trade fair. The salt pack which is designed to endear the product to its teeming customers still comes in packs of 250g, 500g and 1kg. The design is to make the product more accessible and affordable for consumers and other end users.  NASCON would be giving its customers a good treat at the fair even as it has added to the richness of products like Danq seasoning and stew/soup mixes and also embarked on an expansion of its distribution network to make the product more readily accessible to consumers.

Dangote Sugar Refinery is bringing to the fair all its products ranges while its Sales/Marketing team will fully be on ground to attend customers and prospective new distributors. Customers are encouraged to visit the stand and buy products at Trade Fair prices.

Dangote Cement, a regular participant at both fairs, will operate an office at the Dangote Group Pavilion. Customers and users of its cement products are encouraged to visit the office during the period of the fair for consultations with the team.

Aside this, the statement said customers wanting to be distributor of any of the products from Dangote Group subsidiaries would have the opportunity to be well informed by staff of the companies who would be on hand to put the customers through on how to go about it.

Besides the products being sold at reasonable prices, lots of gifts have been packaged for potential visitors to Dangote Stand with opportunity from wet sampling of its products.

Nigeria Is Not The Only Country Facing Economic Hardship — Fashola Says

The minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, says the rising cost of living and economic hardship bedeviling Nigerians are not peculiar to the country.

Speaking in an interview with Channel Television, the minister said the raging crisis in Nigeria can be likened to situations in other countries like the United States and the United Kingdom

He said this after he was confronted with a chart showing indices such as a 220 percent increase in fertiliser prices between 2020 and 2022, decline of the naira’s value by 59.45 percent, and rise in the cost of cooking gas by 129 percent within the same time period.

According to him, “I think it is perhaps not helpful to publish that spreadsheet in isolation. What you should do is to compare it with the rest of the world. Tell me anywhere in the world where the cost of living is not rising, whether it is UK, US.

Just three days ago, CNN was showing a footage of Americans stealing fuel and they would not be stealing it if it was cheap; these are very challenging times globally for the entire world. So this is not an isolated occurrence that affects Nigeria only.

PuWhen Covid happened, we responded and put up an economic sustainability committee, and we cushioned the impact of the difficult times on Nigeria through a suite of measures. And the impact and result is now there for us to see.”

I Make More Money Than Wizkid, Davido, Others, Burna Boy Brags Again

Graming award winner, Burna Boy, has continued his bragging spree on social media on Saturday.

In an Instagram Live done inside a Private Jet, Odogwu as he’s fondly called claimed that he makes more money than Wizkid, Davido and other artistes.

Responding to a question about Wizkid earning more than him, he said, “He don’t. He’s my man though.”

On Davido making more money than him, he laughed and asked, “How?”

Speaking further, Burna Boy said, “I don’t know why you think I’m joking when I say I’m the highest paid African artiste, it’s not a joke. It’s a fact.

“I do know how much everyone is making, that’s why I’m talking like this. Anybody wey he pain, get more money than me.

“And if they do any disrespect, then I will expose them. Let’s get that clear. Combine, when I say combine, I mean everybody dey inside. I no beat round the bush.”

Catholic Church Has The Most Organized Structure On Earth – Oyedepo

Bishop David Oyedepo has said that the Catholic Church has done a good job in terms of putting up a structure to run the church system.

Speaking to other men of God recently, the Senior Pastor of the Living Faith church opined that the Catholic church is the longest organized system on earth.

In his words, ”In my own view, the Catholic has done a good job in terms of structure. An extremely good job. Amazing good job. Where you can sit down and pull out materials of 50-60 years ago, in its original form. How many of us in ministry today can pull out materials from 10 years?

It (The catholic church) is known to be the longest, organised system on the earth. About 2000 years in existence.

And then came the major protestant, the Church of England. They made a good deal of organization.

“If we keep going like this, not one material will be traced to the Charismatic . If we keep going like we are going without reviewing our steps, without seeing the place or order, it will fizzle out because many are running it like a shop, you make sales on Sunday, spend it during the week and then come back the next market day.”

Breaking: Popular Nigerian Gospel Artist, Chinedu Nwadike, Is Dead

 

Popular Nigerian Gospel singer, Chinedu Nwadike has died.

According to Darlington Chidera Ibekwe who shared the sad news on his Facebook post said the singer died few hours ago.

“He lost the blood cancer battle a few hours ago in Abuja.

When I spoke to him over the phone last week, he told me he had fully recovered from the kidney issue and would be proceeding to India by this coming week for treatment of the blood cancer – Leukemia.

This is a sad development, we just lost a golden voice.

Let us please remember his family in prayers.”

Chinedu Nwadike was popular with his hit song “Oku Gbajie Aka Ji Ngozim” amongst others.

The singer was married for nearly 10 years and blessed with beautiful kids.

Before the sad news of his death, Chinedu was reported to have said he has been healed of the kidney related issue.

May his soul rest in peace.

Many Injured As Security Agents Fire Teargas At APC Convention

 

There was chaos at the entrance of Eagle Square, Abuja, on Saturday as security agents fired several rounds of teargas at delegates as well as officials finding their way into the venue of the 2022 All Progressives Congress national convention.

Our correspondent who was on the ground observed that with over 1,000 security agents deployed to ensure decorum at the venue, the sights at the entrance of Eagle Square were far from organized.

Several security agents were seen wielding whips, teargas canisters and stun guns which they deployed as they deemed fit.

Amidst the tussle, some individuals reportedly got injured and lost their valuables such as mobile phones and cameras.

According to the schedule of events released on Thursday by the Chairman of the Media and Publicity Sub-Committee for the APC 2022 National Convention, Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State, accredited national delegates, Caretaker Committee members and Chairman, APC State Governors, lawmakers, the President and Vice President would arrive between 10:00 am until 03:30 pm, when the Convention begins proper.

I’m Highest Paid Artiste In History Of African Music, Burna Boy Boasts

Grammy winner, Burna Boy, has boasted about being the highest paid artiste in the history of African music.

He made this claim while revealing that money doesn’t satisfy him.

He tweeted, “I said money doesn’t satisfy me and it’s my Truth but it doesn’t change the fact that I’m the highest paid artist in the History of African music. Believe it or not.”

Breaking: One Killed As Bandits Storms Kaduna Airport, Open Fire On Passengers, Tries To Stop Aircraft From Taking Off

 

Armed men on Saturday afternoon breached the security at the international airport in Kaduna, leaving an aviation security guard killed after opening fire on workers and passengers.

It was reported that the incident occurred shortly after 12:00 noon when the attackers scaled the airport barriers and caused widespread panic across the facility.

“We’ve identified a security worker that was killed as Shehu Na’Allah,” our source said under anonymity because they didn’t have authority to do press interviews about the incident. “We have everything under control now but many people were wounded and some flights were unable to depart.”

Security forces have been deployed to further guarantee calm around the airport, which was used as the main international hub following closure of the airport in Abuja in 2016.

I’m Not Begging Anyone For Financial Assistance – Nollywood Actor, Mr Ibu Speaks From Sickbed

 

Nollywood comic actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, had denied begging members of the public for funds.

He made the clarification in an interview from his sickbed with Wakaati.

Okafor said, “I have never asked anyone to beg people for money on my behalf. It is not as critical as they are talking now. They should stop.

He added, “If I want to die, I will let you know, since you are interested.”

Breaking: Lagos Socialite Erelu Okin Jailed 2 Years For Sharing Petrol As Souvenir

A Lagos State Special Offences Court sitting in Oshodi has sentenced socialite Chidinma Ogbulu to two years in prison for sharing petrol as souvenir during a party.

Chief Magistrate Kehinde Ogundare convicted and sentenced the socialite following her guilty plea on Thursday and evidence by prosecution.

Mr Ogundare held that prosecution proved its case against the socialite beyond any reasonable doubt, says a statement from Lagos State Ministry of Justice on Friday.

The socialite was first arraigned on March 14 for distributing petrol as souvenir during her installation party on March 5, at the Havillah Event Centre in Lagos state.

She pleaded not guilty then, but changed her plea to guilty on Thursday when the case came up for hearing.

Mr Ogundare sentenced the socialite to three months’ imprisonment or fine N15, 000 fine on count one of the three-count charge, and one year imprisonment or N500,000 fine on the second count.

The chief magistrate sentenced the socialite to one year imprisonment or N500,000 fine on the third count.

The socialite was said to have violated Section 251(1), 168 (1), 244 of the Criminal Law of Lagos, 2015, and Section 195 (2)(b) of the Environmental Management Protection Law of the state, 2017.

Update: Prison Comptroller Redeployed After Suspected Murderer Of Super TV Boss, Chidinma, Emerged Winner

The Nigerian Correctional Service has redeployed the comptroller of the Kirikiri maximum prison in Lagos State, Lizzie Ekpendu, over a beauty pageant held in the facility to mark this year’s international women’s day.

Recall that 21-year-old Chidinma Ojukwu, who’s the alleged killer of Super TV CEO, Micheal Ataga, was crowned the winner of the pageant, tagged Miss Cell 2022.

The news had sparked outrage online as many Nigerians condomned the move.

According to report, although the prison authorities defended the action, the comptroller of the female prisons, Mrs Ekpendu, was redeployed last week as a result of the matter. She was redeployed to the Lagos Command Headquarters, Alagbon, Ikoyi.

“I can confirm to you that Mrs Ekpendu, the Comptroller of Kirikiri Female Prison has been redeployed to the Lagos Command Headquarters, Ikoyi. She has been replaced by another senior female officer,” the source said.

Former House Of Representatives Deputy Speaker, Lasun, Dumps APC

Former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Lasun Yusuf, on Friday dumped the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Lasun, a former governorship aspirant of the APC in 2018 tendered his resignation letter on Friday at the APC Secretariat in Osogbo, the Osun State capital.

Lasun came third behind Moshood Adeoti and the eventual winner and Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola in the recently held primary election to choose the APC candidate for the next governorship election in the state.

Lasun had in December 2021 declared that nobody “born of a woman” could stop him from contesting the 2022 governorship election in the state.

The former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives had also alleged that the APC did not win the 2018 governorship election which brought Adegboyega Oyetola into office.

“Nobody born of a woman can do to me what they did to me in 2018. My party, the APC did not win the Osun State governorship election,” Lasun had said.

Former APC Chieftain Picks PDP Governorship Nomination Form In Lagos

The leader of the Lagos4Lagos Movement, Abdul-Azeez Adediran, said the All Progressives Congress (APC) has reached its terminal point in Lagos and would be rooted out in 2023.

Mr Adediran popularly known as Jandor made this assertion in Lagos on Thursday when he formally declared to run for Lagos State governorship seat in 2023 general elections, under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

The governorship hopeful who defected from the ruling APC to PDP, enjoined the PDP family to unite and rise above every limitation capable of truncating the party’s chances in forthcoming elections.

“There is a terminal point for everything and the terminal point of APC in Lagos is 2023. We were the APC, we have created that implosion in APC and we are now in PDP,” he said.

Mr Adediran advised his new party, PDP to look at every aspirant running for office and see which one of them could truly win the election for the party.

“Let the party give the ticket to that person and let us see how we can work together.

“We have never been this hopeful, 2023 is the year for us to take Lagos and return it to the people of Lagos. We understood the state and ready to change the narrative if elected,” the aspirant said.

Mr Adediran said the coming in of the Lagos4Lagos Movement into PDP was a big opportunity for the PDP to win in Lagos.

He said that the fear from some quarters that Lagos4Lagos movement wanted to take over the party or would likely hijack the party was unfounded.

“Lagos is a wealthy state. If we have a leader that is compassionate with emotional intelligence, there is no how the resources of the state will not work for the state.

“For us, we will make primary education free and compulsory with free uniforms for pupils. The moment we come into office. We will provide everything children need to be in school,” he promised

APC, Bars Political Appointees From Voting At Party’s Convention

Following the controversy surrounding the section 84 (12) of the amended electoral act, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has barred political appointees in the party from voting at Saturday’s convention.

The party made this know on Thursday in a statement.

The statement reads, “the National Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee has declared that all political appointees who were elected has delegates to the National Convention slated for 26/3/2022 shall not vote.”

“The political appointees can however come as observers to the convention,” the statement added.

The restriction comes as a preventive measure as parties contend about the controversial section of the electoral act.

The National Assembly on Wednesday vowed to file an appeal to challenge and order of the Umuahia Division of the Federal High Court which directed the Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami to delete the controversial section from the electoral act.

The National Assembly subsequently directed a state of action on the matter pending when all appeal processes is over.

12 Suspected Terrorists Arrested, Recover 40 Rustled Cattle In Katsina

 

The Police in Katsina State have arrested at least 12 suspected terrorists, armed robbers, vandals and other criminals in the state.

A victim of kidnap was also rescued in the process while 40 of his rustled cattle were recovered.

The Police Spokesman, SP Gambo Isah, confirmed this to journalists on Thursday, while parading the suspects before the command headquarters in Katsina.

He told journalists that at about 01:00hrs on March 20, terrorists stormed the residence of one Sada Kotoko (70yrs) at Barkiya village in Kurfi LGA of the state, kidnapped him and rustled 40 of his cows.

On receiving the report, operatives from the command responded swiftly and engaged the bandits in a fierce gun duel, thereby rescuing the kidnapped victim and recovering all the rustled cattle.

Some of the terrorists, however, escaped into the forest with bullets wounds.

In another operation on March 7, 2022, the command said it arrested an informant to the bandits, identified as Salisu Halilu, who had been terrorising Kurfi, Safana and Dutsinma LGAs respectively.

In the course of investigation, the suspect confessed to committing the offence and further stated that he conspired with one (1) Yellow Auta Ring Leader (2) Babayye (3) Ado Tsoho (4) Sannu and other gang members now at large to rustle over 100 cows belonging to one (1) Malan Umme (2) Ali ‘m of Dagarawa village (3) Kabiru ‘m’ of Yar Barza village (4) Sule and others at Kudawa village of Kurfi LGA,” the statement read in part.

The suspect further confessed to being part of the terrorists that kidnapped one Alhaji Ibrahim Bello and receiving compensation of N100,000.

In yet another operation on March 12, SP Isah said the command succeeded in arresting a notorious thief, shop breaker and a vandal, Abubakar Saadu.

“Nemesis caught up with the suspect when he was arrested in Batsari town attempting to vandalise and steal away armoured cable wires from an MTN mobile telecommunication network mast located at Unguwar Dutsinma.

“In the course of the investigation, the suspect confessed to having conspired with one (1) Soja, now at large in carrying out this nefarious activity. He further confessed to have carried out series of other crimes of theft and vandalisation across the town,” the statement read

03 Media Promotions Strikes International Deal With Two Singers, Kelvyn Boy, Jaywillz. Set To Package Europe Tour For Them

 

International promoter and Showbiz guru, Nwuruku Ozor Alex has announces two major deals for his entertainment company, 03 Media Promotions.

Excited Alex, while making the announcement on his via his social media pages, express his readiness to market reigning Nigerian singer, Jaywillz and fast rising Ghanian entertainer, Kelvyn Boy.

In his words, "I’m excited for the deal with these young talented African rising super stars. I can’t wait to unleash them to the global Afrobeat markets. Dear friends join me as we welcome Jaywillz and Kelvyn Boy  to 03Media promotions brand".

Real names, Chinonso Emmanuel Ome breaks into the Nigeria music scene with the release of his smash single, "Medicine" in early 2021, ever since, the graduate of Anambra State University has gone to release other master piece, some of which includes his brand new song, "Wishlist" which is fast becoming another hit.

On the other hand, Ghanian sensation, Kelvin Brown popularly known as Kelvyn Boy is a talented singer, song writer and composer who has continue to wet the appetite of music lovers with his unique tunes. ''Mea'', "Loko", "Yawa No Dey" and "Momo" are some of his big singles that have taken over the continents, especially his country home, Ghana.

The music stars expressed delight at the new development in their career and looks forward to a rewarding business relationship with 03 Media Promotions. Widely regarded as the area father of Naija music industry, Ozone who exports top Nigerian music Stars to different part of the world. Some of the big names include, Terry G, Oritse Femi, Lil Kesh, Olamide, Skales, Patoranking Tekno, Timaya, kizz Daniel, Reekado Banks, Skiibii among others.

Just In: Expect Bigger Salaries Soon, IGP Tells Policemen

The Inspector General of  Police, Usman Alkali Baba, has appealed to the officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force to shelve their planned strike, saying there are better days ahead.

Baba said that any strike action embarked upon by policemen in the country would be viewed as a “mutiny” which would attract disciplinary action.

The IGP, who was represented by the Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), in charge of Southwest, Johnson Kokumo, stated this on Thursday while addressing the officers of Ondo State Police Command in Akure.

He explained that, although the Federal Government had announced the increment in the salary of the policemen, he said the process of its execution was still ongoing.

He said, “There is a need for us to reach out to you all. At times when certain things are working in your favour, one will not blame you because you are not informed. We need to let you know what the federal government and the President, Muhammadu Buhari, and the Inspector General of Police have in offing for the personnel of the Police force.

“President (Buhari) announced a salary increase from his benevolence. The salary increase is now being processed, and computations have already begun. There is a procedure and process that it must take and there are also numbers of departments that it must also pass through and these sections of the police are working hard to ensure that we have this salary increase effected any moment from now.

“We would have smiles on our faces soon but let me caution that you don’t allow disgruntled elements to lure you into anything criminal or inimical to your work or your profession. I know the arrangements on the ground. I want you to sit down and look at the percentage of salary increase. The computing of this salary increment has to do with enough time of diligence.

“We need to work diligently for the actualization of these prayers and not to engage in any strike. You all know the consequences of mutiny. You will never be found guilty of committing mutiny, that is just my prayer,” he said.

While asking police personnel to eschew unethical behaviours, the IGP charged them to discharge their duties in accordance with the law.

He said the police needed to respect the rights of the citizens, reminding them that their salaries were being paid from the taxpayers’ fund.

In his remarks, Commissioner of Police, Mr Oyediran Oyeyemi said the rank and file of the police in the state are fully in support of the IGP. 

Sad: Hours After Attending His Sister’s Wedding, Man Dies At The Hospital He Drove Himself To Over Stomach Ache

A new dad of twins, Engr Nafiu, has died barely 24 hours after attending his sister’s wedding in Ilorin, Kwara State.

Nafiu, who is the son of Engr Musa Yeteti, a former Commissioner for Education in Kwara State, died at a Lagos hospital where he was receiving treatment for stomach disorder.

According to DailyTrust, the 28-year-old Civil Engineer was buried according to Islamic rites at the Muslim cemetery in Ilorin on Tuesday March 22.

Announcing the sad news, Yeteti said, “He left Ilorin on Sunday after the wedding to resume office on Monday only for me to be called by his wife that he was restless in the morning.

He drove himself to the hospital when he was feeling discomfort. It was when the wife got to the hospital that he met him in that state of restlessness. He was just 28 years old and recently gave birth to twins.

I am pained but I have accepted Allah’s decree on this. This is the second of my sons that I would bury. But if this had happened before the wedding, it would have been a different story.”

Outrage As Oba Of Lagos Praises Army For Shooting #EndSARS Protesters

The Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, has praised the Nigerian army for its intervention during #EndSARS protests despite sweeping criticisms of the latter for opening fire on unarmed protesters at Lekki Tollgate.

In October 2020, thousands of youth demonstrated across the country for days in protest against decades of police brutality and other human rights abuses by defunct police department tagged Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).

Mr Akinolu who hosted the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Farouk Yahaya, at his palace on Tuesday, said although several Nigerians criticised the army for shooting protesters, he appreciated their efforts.

“I appreciate the efforts of the Nigerian Army during the #EndSARS’ protest.

“Many people criticised them for coming out during the protest but it was good they came out when the police could no longer handle the situation,” he said.

The monarch’s comment is despite a report by the state Judicial Panel of Inquiry to investigate cases of brutality, which described the October 20, 2020 incident as a massacre.

The panel also established that the Nigerian military shot live bullets, killed several protesters, and took corpses away in their vans.

But Mr Akinolu argued that the military’s intervention cushioned the situation.

“The army’s intervention calmed the situation, and I also thank the almighty Allah that nobody died in the palace during the incident,” he said.

The Lagos monarch’s palace was in 2020 invaded by irate youths who accused him of hoarding palliatives meant for poor citizens.

Foodstuffs, starched hard currencies, staff of office, among other valuables were carted away from Mr Akiolu’s palace as he was chased away from his domain for months.

Meanwhile, the Chief of Army Staff, who was on an operational visit to Lagos to inaugurate some projects, said that his visit to the palace was to get royal blessings from the traditional ruler.

“I came to this palace to pay my respect and homage to the king before inaugurating the project in Isale-Eko.” he said

I Am Scared Of Marriage,Comedian Mr Macaroni, Declares

Commedian Mr Macaroni, has expressed his fear of marriage and romantic relationships

He made his stance known during a question and answer session on his Twitter handle on Wednesday.

When a fan asked if he was considering marriage anytime soon, the comedian said, “Noooooo!!!! Marriage scares me. I haven’t been in a relationship since my time in HNAUB (Houdegbe North America University, Cotonou. That’s like 2011-2012.”

Denrele Confesses To Having Affair With Late Singer, Goldie While She Was Married

Eccentric entertainer Denrele Edun has confessed to having an affair with late singer Goldie while she was married

Denrele disclosed in an interview with NeeCee Bosslady that his relationship with Goldie was more than was people saw as they had intimate sessions despite the woman’s marital status.

“I have not shared this anywhere but I can as well say it here, my beautiful late friend Goldie, a lot of people just thought we were friends but we did have a few intimate moments,” revealed Denrele. “I knew she was married of course we kept that a secret.”

Explaining the depth of their relationship, Denrele revealed that “It was more than friendship you know, we entered the corner.”

Goldie was a Nigerian music artist, a former Big Brother Africa star and a media sensation. She suffered a hypertensive heart disease and passed away on February 14, 2013 in Reddington Hospital, Lagos.