27years After, Suspected Killer Of American Rapper, Tupac Finally Arrested

 

Las Vegas police has arrested a man on suspicion of murder in the 1996 shooting of hip-hop star Tupac Shakur.

Duane “Keffe D” Davis was arrested early Friday morning, Sept. 29, although the exact charge or charges were not immediately clear.

An indictment was expected later on Friday, AP reports.

Shakur was wounded in a drive-by shooting near the Las Vegas Strip on Sept. 7, 1996. He died in a hospital six days later (Sept. 13) at the age of 25.

Davis has admitted in interviews and in his 2019 tell-all memoir, “Compton Street Legend,” that he was in the Cadillac from which the gunfire erupted during the shooting, the AP said.

In July this year, Las Vegas police served a search warrant at the Henderson, Nevada, home of Davis’ wife, Pamela Clemons, as part of Shakur’s homicide investigation.

Cops confiscated several computers, laptops and iPads from the home, as well as a .40-caliber cartridge — the same type as the many casings that were recovered from the scene where Shakur was shot, according to a search warrant obtained by The Post.

Greg Kading, a retired LAPD detective who had investigated Tupac’s death, told The Post Friday: “Davis provided the gun and he actively sought out Tupac with his nephew.

“Davis gave the gun to his nephew, who was in the car with them, and collectively, they went out and intended to shoot Tupac. He provided the gun, and his nephew did the shooting, so they are all equally guilty under solicitation for murder.”

Kading added, “I am super excited because this is huge! We knew this wasn’t an unsolved case, and now it looks like they have taken it to a point where they can officially close it. For the rest of history, Tupac’s murder will not be considered an unsolved crime.”

Tupac’s life was cut short when the rap star and friends were driving to a nightclub in a convoy after watching the Mike Tyson-Bruce Seldon world heavyweight title fight in Las Vegas.

When the black BMW Shakur was riding in stopped at a traffic light, a white Cadillac pulled up alongside and a gunman inside fired at least nine bullets, apparently aimed at the passenger seat where Shakur was.

Update: I Did Not Kill Mohbad, I Went To Kenya In Search Of Upcoming Stars To Perform For My Mum’s Burial – Sam Larry

Embattled Nigerian socialite Balogun Olamilekan Eletu, aka Sam Larry, has denied having a hand in the death of Promise “Mohbad” Aloba after videos showed him confronting the singer during a video shoot.

“I have been away since August 20th Till now, I don’t know anything other than what was written in the blogs and press,” said Sam Larry, who claimed to have been in Kenya before Mohbad’s death on September 12. He said he was away to search for a star to perform at his mother’s annual remembrance.

In a statement he shared on his Snapchat page, the socialite, an ally of Naira Marley, who was also accused of mistreating Mohbad, explained that the source of his dispute with the late singer was a N2 million owed to him by the “Peace” crooner.

In videos on social media, Sam Larry was spotted confronting Mohbad during a music video shoot with Zlatan, where he harassed the singer.

But despite facing allegations related to Mohbad’s passing, Sam Larry underscored that their disagreement was exclusively centred around the unsettled debt. He asserted that he paid Mohbad N2 million for a performance at his mother’s annual remembrance concert, but the late singer failed to attend.

According to Sam Larry, when asked about the N2 million, Mohbad claimed to have been ill and broke since he was leaving Naira Marley’s Marlian Records. He said Mohbad claimed to have lost his phone when operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) raided his apartment in early 2022.

“I then left, all for me to later hear that this same boy was having a musical video shoot the next door, practically next street to my house, so I went there to ask for my money again, we had an argument that lasted five minutes, even one of his friends insisted he was going to pay the money, up till today one kobo they have not paid me, this was early last year. I have since then moved on,” Sam Larry stated.

He further claimed, “ I don’t even know where he lives; I only know his former record label boss and their house. I don’t know any nurse or doctor or hospital; I don’t know anything about his movement; I don’t have that time; I have lost a lot of money than before; you win some, you lose some. This is my story. I came willingly and happily. I know nothing about the musician died.”

He was taken into police custody Thursday evening over the ongoing investigation of Mohbad’s death.

Meanwhile, Mohbad had, in June this year, petitioned the police, seeking protection against alleged threats to his life and properties by Sam Larry.

In the petition, Mohbad alleged that he was shooting a video when thugs numbering about 15 and led by Sam Larry attacked him with dangerous weapons and threatened him. He said Sam Larry claimed to be acting on the orders of Oba Elegushi.

Gunmen Ambush, Abduct Nigerian Major-General In Imo State Community

 

Gunmen have abducted a retired Major-General an Imo State community in Nigeria’s South-East.

The victim, identified simply as Maj Gen RC Duru (rtd), was abducted last weekend in Orji General area, Owerri North Local Government Area of Imo State.

It was learnt that the Major-General was driving himself in a black Mercedes Benz ML jeep when the gunmen ambushed him.

“He was kidnapped by 4 persons in a Toyota Sienna,” a signal obtained by SaharaReporters read.

“The kidnappers went with his vehicle and checkpoints were informed. His phone 08033567459 was tracked to Mba Itoli in Imo State before it was switched off.

“Efforts are ongoing to locate the kidnappers and rescue the rtd General. All are requested to make efforts using all contacts (though discretely) to hasten return of the kidnapped General.

“Maj Gen Duru is a member of 33rd Regular and NDC 18.”

Prophet Accused Of Using Live Lizard To Make Charms To Dodge Rent For Six Months

 

A Zimbabwean Prophet, Madzibaba Simbarashe Comrade Chinyanga has been accused of using unconventional tactics to evade paying six months’ worth of rent.

It was alleged that he resorted to charms and even used a live monitoring lizard to intimidate his landlord whenever rent was requested.

The landlord who became frustrated with the Prophet’s antics, sought assistance from a neighbour who was subsequently assaulted by Madzibaba Simbarashe. That proved to be the straw that broke the camel’s back as the assault backfired.

The landlord reported the matter to the police, prompting residents to take action. They confronted Madzibaba Chinyanga, demanding that the police uncover the tools of his mysterious trade. The determined residents collaborated to remove his belongings from the property and ultimately evicted him.

Madzibaba Chinyanga’s wife was also compelled to relocate their belongings and find alternative accommodation due to the situation.

Subsequently, he was detained at St Mary’s Police Station on charges of assault. A neighbour who spoke to H-Metro said;

“He wasn’t paying rent, taking advantage of having powers to cause misfortune to his landlord since he is young following the death of his parents. We do not want him anymore in our area because he has divided a number of families with falsehoods.”

Breaking: Police Arrest, Detain Sam Larry Over Mohbad’s Death

 

Lagos State Police Command has announced the arrest of controversial Lagos socialite, Balogun Eletu, aka Sam Larry.

He was arrested over an ongoing investigation into the death of singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad.

SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the Lagos State Police Command Public Relations Officer, who confirmed the development on his verified twitter page on Thursday also said Sam Larry is assisting with ongoing investigation.

He posted: “Balogun Olamilekan Eletu aka Sam Larry is now in our custody.

“He is currently assisting with ongoing investigation.”

It was learnt Sam Larry arrived from Nairobi Kenya around 10pm local time.

He was immediately picked by police officers of to the command headquarters.

Arriving at the headquarters at about 10:30pm, he was taken to see the commissioner of Police where he was questioned and handed over to DC Panti

Man Arrested For Beating Wife For Raising Alarm After Seeing Him Burying Newborn Baby

 

A middle-aged man identified as Ifeanyi Ezenwankwo from Nanka community in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State is currently in police custody for allegedly inflicting body injuries on his wife, Ekwutosi, and also burying a newborn baby in a shallow grave.

Ezenwankwo was said to have buried the newborn baby to conceal his illicit acts with a 16-year-old girl whom he impregnated and bore the child for him afterward.

The wife, Ekwutosi, a native of Agbiligba Nanka community, said she was inflicted with the injuries after she raised the alarm when she came back home and met her husband burying the newborn baby.

This was disclosed on Thursday in a press statement issued to journalists by Chidinmma Ikeanyionwu, the Media Aide to the Anambra State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Ify Obinabo.

Ikeanyionwu said the culprit was immediately arrested by security operatives and the wife was rescued after the ministry was alerted to the development.

The statement read, “One Ekwutosi Ezenwankwo, a woman from Agbiligba Nanka has been rescued from his alleged ritualist husband, Ifeanyi Ezenwankwo, for refusing to aid and abet his criminal activities.

“According to the woman, the husband who is also a native of Nanka is always in the habit of impregnating one 16-year-old girl and afterward, aborts the pregnancies, but he ran out of luck when the said 16-year-old became pregnant again and the pregnancy could not be aborted.

“The wife of the culprit said that trouble started when she came back home from where she went to and met her husband and the 16-year-old girl burying the newborn baby and when she raised the alarm, the husband brutally descended on her and wounded her together with her children.

“The woman noted that she had earlier observed what was going on between her husband and the young girl and had quickly warned that nothing should happen to the unborn child, a situation, she said made the husband hide the girl in his chambers.

“She also revealed that the husband also threatened to kill her, which according to her, has been a constant occurrence, citing instances where community members have rescued her from her husband anytime he embarks on the mission of silencing her.

“When she was asked what started the issue, Ekwutosi said that their problem started when the husband married another woman and ever since has not been contributing to the upkeep and welfare of the children.”

The statement added that the culprit has been arrested and is currently in police custody while investigations are ongoing. 

FG Declares Monday October 2 Public Holiday

 

The Federal Government has declared Monday, 2nd October, 2023 as a public holiday in commemoration of Nigeria’s 63rd independence anniversary.

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Oluwatoyin Akinlade I’m a statement on Thursday said the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo made the declaration in Abuja on behalf of the federal government.

“Dr Olubunmi assured Nigerians of Government’s continued commitment to tackling challenges facing the country. It is today a known fact that difficult Socio-Economic and Security challenges are global, and Nigeria is not isolated”, she stated.

According to her, the Minister however said that the Government is daily making efforts to confront these varied and numerous challenges with all the might available until respite comes our way. Dr. Tunji-Ojo reiterated that the eminent position of Nigeria in the comity of Nations and the greatness ahead of the country is achievable if we all work together in unity.

He also stated that; “our warm welcoming spirit and love as well as our unbounded human capital and the richness of our land makes Nigeria unarguably the leading black Nation in the World being Africa’s pride and beacon of hope for the Renewed Hope of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR”.

“While wishing the citizens a memorable independence celebration, the Minister recalled that our founding fathers, in spite of the differences in faith, tribe and tongue, came together for Nigeria’s freedom which we enjoy today. The Minister assured that this Administration through the Renew Hope Agenda will ensure a better Nigeria for all citizens, as a befitting tribute to our heroes past”, the statement added.

Leah Sharibu ‘Divorces’ First ISWAP Husband, Remarries Another

Leah Sharibu, the Christian girl abducted by members of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), has reportedly "remarried" another terrorist commander after securing a divorce from the first 'husband' she was forcefully given to 

The Publisher Nigeria recalls that ISWAP had abducted Leah alongside 100 of her schoolmates from Government Girls Technical College, Dapchi, Yobe State, on February 19, 2018.

Leah, after the purported divorce from one Abdulrahman, was remarried to another ISWAP commander in the Lake Chad area named Ali Abdallah.

One of the security sources told Daily Trust, “Leah was first married to Abdulrahman after she allegedly converted to Islam, and they have two children, all boys that were named after two Boko Haram commanders that were killed.

“We don’t know what transpired, but Leah secured the divorce and married another commander, Ali Abdallah.”

The source also disclosed that Leah was “trained” to administer some medical services to injured Boko Haram fighters and women after her captivity.

“She was ‘trained’ as a medical personnel and now leads the ISWAP medical team in the northern part of the Lake Chad area,” the source said.

Another source said, “Ten days ago, Leah, her supposed husband and other fighters were sighted at Dogon Chukwun kangarwa.

“Her husband is a commander under ISWAP, but they are facing persecution from a Boko Haram commander loyal to Shekau, Malam Bakura.

“As of today, we got a report that a large contingent of the ISWAP fighters has started migrating from the area through the Guzamala forest.

“They were sighted on the route of Cross – Mosquito camp- Garin-giwa (where the Zulum’s convoy was attacked) – Munguno – Gajiram with cache of dangerous arms.”

Reasons Governor Sanwo-olu Invites DSS To Join Probe Of Mohbad’s Death, Mourn Late Singer

 

The Lagos State Government has noted the developments that have followed the death of music star Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba (aka MohBad).

The Government commiserates with his family and fans. We feel the pains of losing such a talented and promising young man, who made a name for himself in a highly competitive industry. May The Almighty grant his soul rest and comfort his bereaved family and fans.

Following Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s directive, the Police in Lagos State have launched a major investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of the young star. A 19-man police panel has been asked to unravel the mystery of the musician’s death.

Further to this and to boost the investigation, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has invited the Department of State Services (DSS) to join the investigation and widen the dragnet with inter-agency collaboration and use of best in class technology to unearth the truth.

Mr. Sanwo-Olu has directed that all those who may have played any role whatsoever in any event leading to the death of MohBad be made to face the law after a thorough investigation.

Consequently, Department of State Services (DSS) has also joined the investigation so as to get justice for the youngster, his family and teeming fans.

The Government pleads with all those who may have vital information that may assist the investigation process to avail the investigating team with such.

Government also appeals to the investigating team to guarantee the confidentiality and protection of all witnesses who may come forward with vital information or indicative evidence that may assist the process.

The government appeals to all friends and fans of the deceased to stay calm and refrain from making inflammary utterances and reaching prejudicial conclusions on this matter. Staying calm and following the process keenly will be our most solemn tribute to the memory of the departed talent.

Besides, the grieving family should be allowed to mourn their loss in peace. It is, indeed, a difficult time for us all – the government, the family and MohBad’s fans. Any action that can aggravate the grief should be avoided.

The Police and the DSS have been admonished to brief the public on their efforts periodically.

Gbenga Omotoso

Honorable Commissioner for Information And Strategy

Mohbad: My Former Record Label Five Star Music Almost Killed Me – Singer Harrysong Reveals

 

Nigerian artiste, Harrison Okiri, popularly known as Harrysong has revealed that he was bullied and almost died when he was with his former label.

Harrysong, taking to his Instagram story on Monday, said, “If not for the grace of God, with the help of some very good men, I would’ve died in the hands of my former label.

“The torment, attacks, abuses and operations back to back, just because I’ve served and wanted to move out and grow a little for myself. It was hell for me.

“The general public believed everything they said about me then. Fans, supporters, show promoters bullying me everywhere. In fact one of my friends said he will buy drinks, celebrate, if I die of hunger and depression.

“I’m alive today just for the few that stood by me, cus they know the true story and refused to be influenced by lies just to kill an innocent man.

“Record labels should stop this do or die thing, killing and destroying young talents just because they want to prove label power and supremacy.”

Harrysong said this while reacting to the death of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, who died on September 12 at the age of 27.

Radio Stations Bans All Songs Under The Banner Of Naira Marley’s Marlian Records Over Mohbad’s Sudden Death

 

The management of a radio broadcast station, Splash FM 105.5 in Ibadan, Oyo State, has implemented a ban on broadcasting songs by Azeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, on the station, citing the ongoing investigation into the mysterious death of his former label signee, Mohbad.

This was disclosed in a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) by one of the presenters at the radio station, Aderonke Adesola.

In the internal memo, the management of Splash FM cited the ongoing police inquiry into Mohbad’s death as the reason behind the ban.

The memo urged staff members to exercise discretion due to the sensitive nature of Mohbad’s death and the criminal investigation. It stated that Naira Marley’s songs are now classified as “Not to be Broadcast” on their station until further notice, effective immediately.

The post read, “Good evening team. In view of the sensitive nature around the death of Mohbad and the criminal procedure, the police have commenced, I will urge us all to exercise discretion.

“To this effect, Naira Marley’s songs have become NTBB ( not to be broadcast) on our station till further notice. This is with immediate effect. Thank you.”

Naira Marley has been embroiled in controversy following Mohbad’s sudden death at 27.

The talented singer died a year after his controversial split from the record label owned by singer Naira Marley, due to an internal dispute and allegations of assaults.

Update: Mohbad’s Body To Be Exhumed In 24 Hours

 

According to reports, Popular Nigerian rapper, Promise Oladimeji Aloba, known professionally as MohBad’s body will be exhumed in next 24 hours.

This was made known by Iyabo Ojo in her latest video via her Instagram account.

Recall, the Lagos State Police Command earlier said the corpse of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, would be exhumed for an autopsy to aid investigation into the cause of his death, if it is necessary.

The Genius MediaNigeria reports that Mohbad, 27, died on Tuesday, however, the cause of his death has been a subject of controversy since the tragic incident.

His words: The Force PRO issued a statement this evening (Thursday) saying that an investigation would commence, and that is what we are going to do.

“If need be, the body would be exhumed. It’s not too late. The body can be exhumed. An autopsy can be performed, and the [Force PRO’s] statement also states that people should bring whatever information they have to the Commissioner of Police in Lagos State.

“That is because we don’t want to do hierarchy anymore. Take it to Force headquarters or bring it to Lagos State Command; it doesn’t matter. We are going to harmonise it within ourselves and ensure that justice is done.”

Giving the live update, the reporter said they have agreed that mohbad’s body should be exhumed this evening or tomorrow morning.

Governor Adeleke, Aide Reportedly Cheats Death As Private Jet Catches Fire

 

Tragedy was recently averted when a private jet owned by Nigerian billionaire businessman, Chief Adedeji Adeleke, caught fire while taking off at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos

Chief Adeleke is the father of Afrobeat star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido.

He is also the brother of Osun State governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke.

Chief Adeleke owns the Bombadier Global Express 6000 involved in the incident. The jet is used as a family plane by the Adelekes.

According to the report, the incident occurred at the domestic wing of the Airport at about 9 a.m. on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, when the jet was about to take off from Lagos to Abuja.

However, the incident wasn’t formally communicated to the concerned aviation regulatory authorities, a development that is against standard protocol.

According to the report, Governor Adeleke and his top aides were on board the aircraft when the incident occurred.

It was learnt that the aircraft had taxied to the end of the runway, shortly before departure, when a loud explosion was heard from the engine of the jet, causing it to abort take-off immediately.

“No deaths or injuries were reported, and other passengers in the plane as of the time of the incident could not be ascertained,” a source says

It was also gathered that the jet had been parked at the Executive Jet hanger of the airport before it was deployed on September 5.

However, according to the report, there were no injuries or deaths recorded from the incident.

It Will Cost Me N5billion To Renovate My Office – Cross River State Governor, Otu

 

The Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, has said that he will spend the sum of N5 billion to renovate the state governor’s office in Calabar, the state capital to befit his status.

Governor Otu made this known on Friday during an interaction session with journalists in the state, saying that governor’s office ought to be the signpost in the state.

The governor said he would also renovate all the state liaison offices in Abuja, Lagos and elsewhere to similarly carry the same signpost insignia, stressing that the governor’s office was not befitting when he took over power and that renovating it to a befitting standard would help to appeal to investors willing to do business with the state.

“I will not stop spending money to make the governor’s office very befitting. It ought to be the signpost of the state. I will do the same in all our liaison offices.

“It’s when you make your abode or office befitting that will add value and appeal to investors. Filthy environments and poor architectural outlook can discourage.

“The renovations will be done with transparency. It is estimated that the costs of the renovations will be between N3 to N5 billion. But for now the contractors are working pro bono,” PM News quoted the governor as saying.

Fountain of Life Church Announced Nollywood Actor, Jimmy Odukoya, As New Senior Pastor Of The Church

The Fountain of Life Church (TFOLC), has announced Jimmy Odukoya, the son of Taiwo and Bimbo Odukoya, as the senior pastor of the church following Pastor Taiwo Odukoya’s demis£.

This was made known on Sunday during the church service on Sunday, September 17, 2023.

Pastor Taiwo Odukoya, who was the former senior pastor of the church died in August 2023, in the United States. He was aged 67.

Making the announcement, Rotimi Okpaise, a pastor, said the late Odukoya confided in the Board of Trustees (BoT) members about the succession plan after his demise.

According to Okpaise, the BoT unanimously elected Jimmy as the senior pastor and chairperson of the board.

“The board has chosen Saturday, September 30, 2023, as the date of Jimmy’s installation,” he said.

Woman Kills Husband By Dragging His Manhood In Delta

 

Delta State Police Command has arrested a woman over the death of her husband, Jakpo Ekemini, in Mosogar Community, Ethiope West Local Government Area of the state.

Spokesperson of the command, DSP Bright Edafe, who disclosed this in a statement to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Warri on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, said the woman pulled the testicles of her 32-year-old husband during a quarrel between them.

“She did not cut the testicles; she drew it, and you know that part is delicate,” the PPRO said.

“The man died in the process and the suspect has been arrested,” he added.

A source, who was familiar with the incident, told newsmen that the elder brother of the deceased reported the matter on Tuesday to local police in Mosogar.

He disclosed that the incident occurred on Tuesday, September 12, at about 1:20 pm following a misunderstanding between the couple.

“My younger brother’s wife (name withheld) held and drew the testicles of her husband, Efemini, aged 32 while they were fighting in Mosogar. In the process, my brother slumped and was rushed to the hospital where he was later certified d£ad. The corpse has been deposited at a mortuary in Mosogar,” the source quoted the deceased’s brother as saying.

It was gathered that the suspect fled to an unknown destination after committing the crime. She was later arrested and is currently undergoing interrogation.

I Don’t Need Title To Serve In Tnubu’s Government – Fashola Boast

 

Former Minister of Works and Housing Babatunde Fashola (SAN) says he does not need a title to serve in the President Bola Tinubu-led administration, which, in his view, is birthing the next generation.

“I do not need a title to serve; the president can only appoint at least one minister, for example, from each state, which he has done that,”

Mr Fashola spoke in an interview at the Lagos State University, Ojo, on Tuesday. He was at the university to deliver a keynote address at the institution’s fifth research and innovation fair.

The former Lagos State governor, who also served as Mr Tinubu’s chief of staff when the president was governor, was responding to a question on his role in the present administration at the federal level and the possibility of an appointment.

He said, “There are just enough places in parastatals; they are doing that; we are estimated to be 200 million, so there are not enough offices to take everybody.

“All of us must play our roles as citizens, and a citizen does not need a title to serve.

“The biggest title you need is that of being a citizen and play our role; we are also talking about the next generation.

”If some do not move on, where is the place for the next batch?”

The former minister said there was a need to bring more outstanding public-spirited people to occupy spaces as they evolve.

Mr Fashola said he looked forward to many more youthful people being part of the administration.

(NAN)

Popular Nigerian Singer MohhBad Dies At 27

 

Nigerian artiste Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba aka MohBad is dead.

The former Marlian record signee reportedly died Tuesday at the age of 27.

Music executive Ovie shared the sad news on his X page #Ovieo on Tuesday evening.

“Confirmed. MohBad is dead. Sad, sad day,” he tweeted.

Rapper Olamide, who also confirmed the sad news on X tweeted, ” Damn! MohBad,” his tweet simply read.

Details later

Photos: Bauchi First Lady Forced To Walk Inside Flooded Water As Her Convoy Gets Trapped In The Mud

 

The first lady of Bauchi state was forced to walk inside a flooded water as her convoy gets trapped in the mud.

It was gathered that the First Lady was on her to commission a healthcare centre in the Jamdan area of the state when she became stranded in floodwaters.

The first lady was, however, forced to come out of her vehicle before she then proceeded to walk through the water to reach her destination.

See Photos Below.

I’ll Faint If I See N1billon – Ex-governor Of Adamawa State, Bala Says

 

Ex-governor Ngilari who governed the North-Eastern state briefly between October 2014 and May 2015, was convicted of corruption involving N166 million and sent to prison, after leaving the office.

Ngilari who reacted to the corruption case against him during an interview with Daily Trust, stated that there is no court case against him for diverting money.

When asked if he had “like N1bn of your own?”, he replied, “If I see N1bn now, I will faint.” He added;

“In fact, the good thing is that the greatest difficulty for a person who tries to be honest and righteous is that you gather so many enemies. Till tomorrow, I say it boldly without fear or favour, if you take the proceedings of the courts that arraigned me on a five-count charge, there is not one count of the five that said I took one naira or diverted one naira, not one.”

Ngilari further revealed that after losing the governorship seat, he wanted to contest as a senator in the following election year, but could not because the delegates in his party were asking for N1m each.

He said;

“In fact, I tried to contest for the Senate too under APC. I went round, toured and two, three days to the primary election, I called and reached out to the delegates through my director general and my coordinators.

“The delegates told me, ‘Look, sir, when it comes to the right person to go for this thing, you are the right person, but honestly we will be sincere and honest with you we cannot accept N100,000 which you want to offer us.’

“To help. My idea was that I could offer N100,000 for probably 200 people. That would come to about N20 million, so that they could go and start something at home.

“I mean N100,000 at that time was something. (But) they said, ‘No, sir, we will not collect your N100,000 because there are people who are willing to give us one N1 million each.’’

Breaking: UAE Lifts Visa Ban On Nigerians

 

UAE has lifted the Visa ban on Nigerians as President Tinibu secures a landmark deal with the Arabian empire.

Nuella's News reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the President of the United Arab Emirates, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on Monday in Abu Dhabi, have finalized a historic agreement, which has resulted in the immediate cessation of the visa ban placed on Nigerian travelers.

Furthermore, by this historic agreement, both Etihad Airlines and Emirates Airlines are to immediately resume flight schedules into and out of Nigeria, without any further delay.

  As negotiated between the two Heads of State, this immediate restoration of flight activity, through these two airlines and between the two countries, does not involve any immediate payment by the Nigerian government.

In recognition of President Tinubu’s economic development diplomacy drive and proposals today presented by President Tinubu to his counterpart, an agreed framework has been established, which will involve several billions of U.S. dollars worth of new investments into the Nigerian economy across multiple sectors, including defense, agriculture, and others, by the investment arms of the Government of the United Arab Emirates.

Additionally, President Tinubu is pleased to have successfully negotiated a joint, new foreign exchange liquidity programme between the two Governments, which will be announced in detail in the coming weeks.

In conclusion, the President wishes to commend the UAE President, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, for his unalloyed friendship and his determined effort to join hands with him to fully normalize and reset to excellence, the standard of relations between the two important countries.

Photos: Businessman Marries Seven Wives Same Day

 

A businessman, Ssaalongo Nsikonenne Habib Ssezzigu, has wedded seven wives on the same day in Uganda.

The wedding ceremony was held at Bugereka village, in Mukono district on Sunday, September 10, 2023.

 Two of the seven wives he married are biological sisters.

The function started at about 8 am in the morning, when the brides were taken to local salons for styling, before they were placed in waiting Super Custom vans, with specialized plates bearing the names of each of the brides.

After exchanging the marital vows, Nsikonnene and his seven wives held a big procession led by boda boda cyclists, through the towns of Kalagi, Kasana, and Nakifuma, before arriving at their home at 6 pm in the evening.

The wedding ceremony kicked off with a concert as the couples moved in a convoy amidst applause from people who had lined up on roadsides to witness the ceremony.

Some people could not believe that it was real, others said that it was the first time they would be witnessing such an event.

The wives include Mariam, Madinah, Aisha, Zainabu, Fatuma, Rashida, and Musanyusa, who is Habib’s first wife and has been with him for seven years.

Habib also bought the new brand cars as presents for each one of his wives.

 At the reception, the brides found their seats prepared, each labelled with their own names.

Nsikonnene in his speech at the reception, commended his wives for being loyal to him.

“My wives harbour no jealousy amongst themselves,” he declared with pride.

I introduced them separately and decided to wed them all at once to make one big happy family,”

He said that in the future he will be adding some more wives.

I am still a young man and in the near future, God willing, I cannot say this is the end of it,” he added.

The groom’s father, Hajj Abdul Ssemakula noted that polygamy has been the practice in this family adding that his grandfather had six wives who were separated by curtains in a single house.

My own late father had 5 wives and I myself have four wives who live in one house,” he said.

It is said that Habib broke the record of marrying many wives in Uganda at once.

I Was Security Guard And Now President – Tinubu To Nigerians In India

 

Nigerian President, Bola Tinubu, has said that he was once security guard, adding that good education was one reason why he became the country’s president.

A statement released by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President, Media and Publicity, Tinubu said this in an interaction with Nigerians on Thursday evening in India.

Tinubu who is presently in India for the G-20 Summit advised Nigerian students in the Asian country to consider their education as a priority.

According to the statement, he said, “Good education brought me here and I am happy to stand before you here as the President of Nigeria. I started small. I was a security guard. I was a tutor in school. I was a brilliant student. I joined Deloitte and was trained by one of the biggest accounting firms in the world, because of my education.

“When I joined them, I asked them, do you have branches in Nigeria and they said, ‘we have a lot of clients that will take you, if you want to go home.’ That’s how I got to Exxon Mobil and was a very successful accountant, auditor-general, and treasurer, until I joined politics with a can-do attitude.

“You can also do it; do not be despondent in any way. Nigeria is ready to accommodate all. It does not matter which part of Nigeria you are from.”

The President urged Nigerians to use the country’s rich variety to advance wealth and national development for the benefit of all citizens.

“We are here to present a new future to you. A future of a country that is so rich, endowed, and highly populated. Very dynamic, unique in its culture, tradition, and ethnicity. That is what will make our prosperity possible, if only we can make use of our diversity for prosperity,” he said.

We’ll Not Send You To Dubai; We’ll Buy You Goats, Broilers To Rear – VP Shettima Tells Atiku After Tribunal Judgment

 

The Vice-President, Mr Kashim Shettima, has said that following the judgment delivered by the Presidential Election Petition Court, the All Progressives Congress will retire the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, politically.

Shettima spoke on Wednesday night while addressing journalists shortly after the Tribunal judgment which he described as a testimony to the fate Nigerians have in President Bola Tinubu and his administration.

When asked if he would still retire ‘political tourists’ as he said during the campaign, Shettima said the APC had moved beyond the phase of politics.

He said, “Now we are in the phase of governance. Atiku Abubakar is an elder statesman that I hold in very high esteem.

“Anybody who knows the socio-cultural interactions between Fulanis and the Kanuris in the North will know that I have the liberty to hurl insults at him and he will stoically bear it. We are not going to retire him to Dubai or Morocco, I will retire him to Kombina. I will buy him goats, broilers and layers so that he can spend his days rearing goats and broilers.”

But that’s on the joking side, he added.

“On a more serious note, he is an elder statesman, the nation needs him. Experience is not something that you can buy in the marketplace. We’d tap into his wealth of experience and exposure to catapult the nation to a higher pedestal.

“Politics is over, governance is now important.”

On Wednesday the five-member panel of justices of the court led by Justice Haruna Tsammani affirmed the election of Tinubu and Shettima while delivering judgment on the petition filed by Atiku Abubakar and his party, the PDP.

The tribunal also dismissed the petitions filed by the Labour Party and its candidate in the election, Peter Obi and the Allied Peoples Movement.

However, Shettima also called on those he offended by his utterances in the course of the election to forgive him, insisting that he said those things because of politics.

He said, “It’s a great day for Nigeria. The Nigerian judiciary has proven itself to be the guardians for justice and fairness against the sirens of deception. It’s a battle between the will of the people and the forces of misinformation and disinformation. But democracy has finally triumphed. Like the bird phoenix, it rises from the ashes – resolute and unyielding.

“And in this age of information, discernment is our greatest armour and unity it’s our strongest force.

“Remember, ladies and gentlemen, in this battle for the survival of the nation, in this grand symphony of democracy, your voice, your vote is a note that cannot be silenced.”

Thanking Nigerians and the APC leadership, he said, “My principal, President Ahmed Tinubu is eternally indebted to the Nigerian people and to the leadership of the party who have been here since 9 am – our governors, our energetic chairman and national secretary of the party. Words cannot adequately convey our gratitude to the Nigerian people.”

Shettima called for unity in the country, saying what “binds us together supersedes whatever divides us”.

“Let’s unite as a people and face our common challenges,” he added.

Only Rugged Politicians Mostly Win Nigeria Elections — Davido

 

Nigerian afrobeat singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as  Davido, has publicly declared on social media that the Nigerian elections are won mostly by rugged politicians.

He made this his perspective known via his official page on X (formerly Twitter), @davido, on Wednesday, 6th of September, 2023.

He tweeted “Nigeria Election nah by who rugged pass.”

A curious fan asked if his uncle, Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, also won the governorship election by ruggedness, and Davido confirmed that rugged men were on his uncle’s side.

The fan with the X handle @chief_ochuko wrote via the comment section, “Na ruggedity ur uncle take win Abi?”

Davido replied, “Men mount.”

Labour Party Rejects Tribunal’s Judgment

 

The Labour Party has rejected the judgment of the five-man panel of the Presidential Election Petition Court led by Justice Haruna Tsammani which dismissed the petition of the party against the election of President Bola Tinubu.

In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, the party said that justice was not served and it did not reflect the law and the desire of the people.

The party said its next line of action would be made known after consulting with its lawyers and studying the certified true copy of the Judgment.

Jubilation As Portable Storms Filling Station, Pays For All Customers

 

Popular Street-hop artiste, Portable is making the headlines once again, this time for a remarkable act of generosity as he covers the expenses for all patrons at a local petrol station.

In a series of TikTok videos, the ‘Zazu’ crooner is captured in his usual ‘element’ volunteering to pay for everyone who came to buy fuel at a particular filling station in his community.

As he announced his intention to the attendants, an eruption of jubilant cheers and heartfelt praise ensued.

Portable’s name resounded throughout the area, with some individuals even requesting that he distribute cash, a request he graciously fulfilled.

The self-styled ‘Wahala’ singer could be heard saying in Yoruba language: “I want to buy fuel for everyone. I want to buy fuel for my people”, he said, holding a POS machine and inputting his pin.

“Sell fuel for all the vehicles, motorcycles (Okada), I’ll pay. I’ll also share money but you people should go and buy fuel first.

“Right now, I’m upset. Besides that, we will also splash money (reaches into his pocket, pulls out some N1,000 notes, and throws them in the air while the people scamper to pick them).

“I have paid the bills for fuel purchased by everybody and I’ve also given people money to buy food to eat.

“You, the elderly ones, there’s no need for you people to run after me.”

To accompany the clips on his Instagram page, Portable wrote: “IKA OF AFRICA ZAZUU The Street DonJazzy.” (The Nation)

Breaking: Fire Outbreak In Murtala Muhammed Airport In Lagos

 

A part of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos State, was on Tuesday night razed by fire, according to eyewitnesses.

It was learnt that the inferno was caused by a faulty cable on the Tarmac at the international wing of the airport – an incident which led to confusion as passengers and staff tried to escape from the facility.

It was reported that the fire destroyed a section of the administrative office of FAAN.

“All passengers and staff were asked to evacuate the building while the Lagos State Fire service was on hand to complement that of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN),” a source said.

In March 2021, SaharaReporters reported how the airport was gutted by fire around the departure hall of the Kenyan Airways.

“Part of the Lagos airport was earlier gutted by fire. The Kenyan airways office at departure, that was where the fire happened.

“The airport staff around quenched the fire alongside some fire fighters from FAAN (Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria),” a source had told SaharaReporters in 2021.

We Knew Fuel Subsidy Should Go But Played Politics With 2012 Occupy Nigeria Protest – Ex-Gov. Fayemi

 

Former Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi has said that the protest against the fuel subsidy removal during former President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration in 2012, by the defunct Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) and other opposition political parties, was basically premised on political interests.

The former governor said this on Tuesday in his keynote address delivered at a national dialogue organised to celebrate the 60th birthday of the founding National Secretary of Alliance for Democracy and Fellow, Abuja School of Social and Political Thought, Professor Udenta Udenta in Abuja.

Speaking at the event attended by former President Jonathan, former education minister, Oby Ezekwesili and former aviation minister, Osita Chidoka, among others, Fayemi said that all political parties in the country agreed and put in their manifesto that the subsidy must be removed but that the ACN played politics with it.

On January 1, 2012, then-President Jonathan announced the removal of fuel subsidy and adjusted the official fuel pump price from N65 per litre to N141, but the opposition political parties unleashed mass protests tagged, ‘Occupy Nigeria’ to kick against it.

The ‘Occupy Nigeria’ mass protests involving opposition political parties, especially the defunct ACN, of which Fayemi was a member, across major cities of the country compelled Jonathan to re-adjust the official fuel pump price to N97 and subsequently to N87 in 2015 at the eve of the 2015 general elections.

However, President Bola Tinubu, who was a prominent member of the ACN, which later merged with other parties to form the All Progressives Congress (APC), announced the removal of fuel subsidy in his inaugural speech on May 29.

According to report, Fayemi while condemning what he described as the “winners take all” style in Nigerian politics and democracy, said the challenges facing the country would not be solved unless the country embraced proportional representation.

He noted that the last time Nigeria experienced economic development was during Jonathan’s administration

The former governor was quoted as saying, “Today, I read former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s interview in The Cable saying our liberal democracy is not working and we need to revisit it, and I agree with him. We must move from the political alternatives. I think we are almost on a dead end of that.

“What we need is alternative politics and my own notion of alternative politics is that you can’t have 35 percent of the vote and take 100 percent. It won’t work!

“We must look at proportional representation so that the party that is said to have won 21 percent of the votes will have 21 percent of the government. Adversary politics bring division and enmity.

“All political parties in the country agreed and they even put in their manifesto that the subsidy must be removed. We all said the subsidy must be removed. But we in ACN at the time, in 2012, we know the truth, Sir, but it is all politics.

“That is why we must ensure that everybody is a crucial stakeholder by stopping all these. Let the manifesto of PDP, APC and Labour Party be put on the table and select all those who will pilot the programme from all parties.”

NNPP Expels Kwankwaso Over Alleged Anti-Party Activities

 

Crisis rocking the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) is festering like sore as a faction of the party  under the leadership of Major Agbo has expelled the presidential candidate of the party, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, over his alleged anti-party activities and misappropriation of party campaign funds.

The latest  development is coming barely three days after the factional leaders vowed to probe the former Kano governor and some of his loyalists over alleged misappropriation of over N1bn, generated from the sale of nomination forms.

The NNPP factional National Publicity Secretary, Abdulsalam Abdulrasaq, announced the expulsion of Kwankwaso in a statement issued in Abuja, the nation’s capital on Tuesday, 5 September, 2023.

According  to the statement, the decision to expel Kwankwaso with immediate effect was taken after he failed to appear before the disciplinary panel to defend himself over the allegations of “gross anti-party activities and mismanagement of party campaign funds within five days.”

Abdulrasaq, however, explained that his expulsion was done in line with the provisions of the party’s 2022 constitution as amended.

The NEC met in an emergency session on Friday, September 1, and resolved that following the refusal of Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso to appear before the disciplinary committee, which sat on Thursday, August 31, after being duly invited in writing, he is hereby, expelled from NNPP with immediate effect.

“That the erstwhile presidential candidate, Sen. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso will be reported to appropriate quarters to answer questions on financial impropriety relating to mismanagement of public funds,” the spokesperson of the party said in the statement.

Like Niger, Military Takes Over Power In Gabon, Seize Power, Cancel Election Results

Few days after President Ali Bongo Ondima own the presidential election in Gabon for the third time, a dozen of Gabonese soldiers appeared on television on Wednesday announcing they were “putting an end to the current regime” and the cancellation of an election.

During the announcement, AFP journalists heard gunfire ring out in the Gabonese capital, Libreville.

While announcing the cancellation of the results one of the soldiers said “all the institutions of the republic” had been dissolved.

“We have decided to defend peace by putting an end to the current regime”, one of the soldiers said on TV channel Gabon 24, adding that he was speaking on behalf of the “Committee for the Transition and Restoration of Institutions”.

“To this end, the general elections of 26 August 2023 and the truncated results are cancelled,” he added.

“All the institutions of the republic are dissolved: the government, the Senate, the National Assembly and the Constitutional Court,” he added, announcing the closure of the country’s borders “until further notice”.A

Amongt soldiers were members of the Republican Guard as well as soldiers of the regular army and police officers.

The statement was also broadcast on Gabon 1 public television.

AFP journalists heard gunfire in several districts of Libreville during the statement.

The announcement came shortly after the national election authority said Bongo, who has been in power for 14 years, had won a third term in Saturday’s election with 64.27 percent of the vote.