Posts

Inmates crown Seun Kuti ‘General Overseer’, as he leads prayer sessions

Image
  Seun Kuti, the embattled Afrobeat singer and son of Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti is being remanded at the State Criminal, Investigations and Intelligence Department, SCIID, Panti, Yaba, Lagos on the orders of Yaba Chief Magistrate Court for assaulting a police officer has been crowned the ‘General Overseer’ of his cell by the inmates.  A copy of the Holy Bible was said to have been handed over to him as an instrument of his office. His appointment as the GO was however not without some drama after the inmates initially rejected him. In a video that went viral, Seun was accused of slapping a police officer on the Third Mainland bridge on May 13 which prompted an order for his arrest by the Inspector-General of Police, Alkali Baba. Seun however submitted himself to the police accompanied by his lawyers on Monday and was arraigned at a Sabo, Yaba Chief Magistrate Court on Tuesday which ordered his remand. Saturday Vanguard gathered that after preliminary interrogations were conc

Forgery: Akwa Ibom rep-elect falsely accused, polytechnics tell tribunal

Image
  The Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State has faulted claims that its former student and a House of Representatives member-Elect for Eket/Onna/Esit Eket/Ibeno Federal Constituency, Hon. Okpolupm Etteh, presented forged certificates to the Independent National Electoral Commission for screening prior to the elections. Also, Temple Gate Polytechnic (formally School of Management and Technology), Aba, Abia State and the Examination Certification Division of the Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Education have faulted the claims. The PUNCH reported that the candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the February 25 National Assembly election in Akwa Ibom State, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, had dragged the member-elect before the tribunal challenging his declaration as the winner of the said election on the grounds that he was not qualified to have contested the poll, having presented forged certificates with inconsistency in his name as documents submitted to INEC. The petitioner is also asking the

Tems beats Rihanna, Beyoncé to new music chart record in US

Image
  Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Temz, has beaten American female music stars to a new record on the Billboard chart. The Nigerian achieved the rare feat after her song ‘Free Mind’ broke the record for longest running number one by a female artist in Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart history. The song maintained its position at number one on the chart this week, making it a total of 17 weeks at peak, which is a record by any female artiste. The song debuted on the main chart, Billboard Hot 100 last year, making Tems the first Nigerian female soloist to appear as a lead on the chart. Free  Mind,” which is off Tems’ debut Extended Play (EP) has earned millions of streams in the United States across major digital streaming platforms.

Davido Reveals the Nigerian Celebrity That Made Him Title His Album 'Timeless'

Image
  The award-winning Afrobeats superstar was inspired by an industry colleague to name his recent album "Timeless." Heavyweight Nigerian singer  David Adeleke , popularly known as  Davido , has revealed details of how a popular Nigerian celebrity inspired him to name his latest project "Timeless." Following the release of ' A Better Time ', ' A Good Time ', and ' Omo Baba Olowo (The Genesis) ', null the international superstar unlocked his most anticipated studio album, ' Timeless ," which had guest appearances from the likes o f Skepta, Angelique Kidjo, Asake, FAVE, The Cavemen, Dexta Daps,  and others.   Sponsored Ads! Attention Nigerian Youths! Do you dream of achieving great things but lack the financial resources to make it happen? Are you looking for an opportunity to unleash your full potential and achieve your goals? CLICK TO SIGN UP NOW!!! The album, which serves as the fourth in Davido's highly decorated catalogue, has c

Seun Kuti should have listened to his father

Image
  Fela Kuti’s 1976 album,  Ikoyi Blindness , featured a track documenting an encounter within Nigerian social context where violence is trite.  The song,  Gba mi leti ki n dolowo  (slap me make I get money), is an encounter between an “Oga,” the quintessential big man who personifies the impunity of power, and an unnamed person who represents the disempowered masses. In the song, Oga reaches out to slap the Unnamed’s face. Rather than quake before Oga’s almighty power, Unnamed stands up to him.  He taunts Oga to hit him saying the “systems of government in Africa” would arise on his behalf and he would ultimately become rich. Oga, stumped by the unusual rebuff, freezes in mid-action. Fela being the activist that he was, of course, spoke from the angle of the disempowered Nigerian. Yet, the exchange he described gave enough insight into the predicament of Oga petrified by the defiance of the Unnamed.  For Oga who must have been used to dehumanising the poor with such gratuitous violence

I charge $100k for feature – Davido reveals

Image
  Afrobeat singer Davido has revealed the amount of money he now charges for a feature. The Timeless musician made the revelation in a viral video of his recent interview on social media. Davido said instead of featuring foreign artists for free, he is now charging them $100k (N46m). “Nigga, I am charging now. Yeah, I am charging now. I am sending my lawyers. If I know you, $100k,” he affirmed. READ ALSO:   Bridge Linking Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Others Collapses Some Nigerians took to the comments section to react as follows: I_am_wizzpro: “Na to give Portable N2 million. no time.” africanoid_: “What if the song did not blow.” mcaboki_oap: “If I pay that kind of money for a feature, I won’t sing anything make Davido no go tell me say na me spoil the song, I go leave the song for am alone. I will just be shouting at the background shakpe.” donelsupreme: “Local artistes in the US charge above $200,000.” mr.nerooo: “I think he is talking about foreign artistes.”

Bridge Linking Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Others Collapses

Image
  The bridge linking Asaba, Delta State capital through Ughelli to Warri, Bayelsa and Rivers States, has collapsed.   The Ubuh bridge, which is located on the road linking Owashi-Uku, Aniocha South local government area to Kwale, Aboh, Ughelli, Sapele and Warri, all within Delta State, caved in on Monday. Road users travelling through the road on Monday night and Tuesday morning were all stranded, lamenting the stress they would pass through before they can get to their destinations. READ ALSO:   Akwa Ibom Agog as Gov-Elect Pastor Umo Eno Tees Up Happiness at the Kabad Palms Golf Resort “It is stressful. The journey of five hours may turn out to be nine hours. Personally, l must have missed a lot. Some are already late to work,” a passenger lamented.   The chairman of Aniocha South Local Government Area, Hon. Pastor Jude Chukwunwike, has appealed to commuters plying the ever-busy road to make use of other alternative roads pending the reconstruction of the bridge. During his visit to t

Akwa Ibom Agog as Gov-Elect Pastor Umo Eno Tees Up Happiness at the Kabad Palms Golf Resort

Image
  Akwa Ibom State is set to witness a momentous occasion as Kabad Palms Golf Resort prepares to host the highly anticipated golf tournament event in honor of Governor-elect Pastor Umo Eno, fondly known as the “Happy Hour Governor.” The prestigious gathering will take place at the exquisite Kabad Palms Golf Resort in Ikot Akpa-Afuk Ndiya, Nsit Ubium LGA, Akwa Ibom State. The event, aptly themed “Teeing Up Happiness,” captures the essence of Governor-elect Pastor Umo Eno’s vision for the future of Akwa Ibom State. With a strong commitment to fostering happiness, prosperity, and development in the region, this occasion aims to bring together the community in a joyous and engaging manner. The Kabad Palms Golf Resort, nestled in the heart of the picturesque Akwa Ibom State, provides the perfect backdrop for this remarkable event. Known for its lush green fairways, stunning vistas, and state-of-the-art facilities, the resort embodies the elegance and serenity that golf enthusiasts and specta

Another Chibok schoolgirl, Saratu escapes after 9 years in Boko Haram captivity

Image
  The Theatre Commander, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), Maj-Gen Ibrahim Ali, has said that another Chibok schoolgirl has been rescued. The 25-year Saratu Dauda; was rescued by the ground troops on May 6, 2023 at Ukuba terrorists’ hideouts in the Sambisa forest, Borno state. Related News Akwa Ibom begins $10m real estate project in Atlanta 27 years old Akwa ibomite sets to break World Cooking Record   Seun Kuti: Police reply Peter P-Square’s comment Handing over Saratu, to the State Commissioner of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Zuwaira Gambo, yesterday (Monday), in Maiduguri, General Ali, disclosed: “Prior to her rescue through escape, Saratu was married to Abu Yusuf, an Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) Boko Haram expert”. General Ali disclosed that, Saratu left behind her three children with her forced husband and find her way out of the Sambisa forest, adding that efforts are ongoing to rescue the remaining Children who are in custody of the husband, Abu Yusuf. He said

Akwa Ibom begins $10m real estate project in Atlanta

Image
  Udom Emmanuel, Akwa Ibom State Governor The Akwa Ibom State government has commenced investment in the real estate sector in Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America with a $10 million project. Governor Udom Emmanuel, who made this known while undertaking the ground-breaking ceremony of the project known as Akwa Ibom House in Atlanta, said the project was in partnership with the Akwa Ibom State Association of Nigeria (USA) Atlanta chapter. According to the governor, the money given by the state government is an investment (which has acquired 23 percent equity of the investment) and not a donation. He expressed optimism that the project would yield benefits and become a veritable source of external financial inflow to the state government. Ini Emembong, commissioner for information and strategy who disclosed on his Facebook also quoted Michael Asuquo, the national secretary of AKISAN and the project manager of the Akwa Ibom House Project, as saying, “It is a $10 million project, whi

27 years old Akwa ibomite sets to break World Cooking Record

Image
  BREAKING WORLD RECORD 2023 20 things to know about Hilda Baci and her Guinness World Record Marathon Cooking  1. Her real name is Hilda Bassey Effiong. She is a young Nigerian chef from Nsit Ubium LGA in Akwa Ibom State, She owes a food brand in Lagos called "My Food by Hilda" 2. She will be cooking for 4 days non-stop.  3. She must stand to cook, she is not permitted to sit while cooking. 4. She’s not allowed to take coffee, stimulants, or any energy drink to artificially boost her energy and bodily strength while cooking. 5. She's allowed to eat food, drink water or fruit juice, and take glucose. 6. The cooking is taking place at Amore Gardens, Lekki, Lagos State, Nigeria.  7. She cooks round the clock, no sleep (Morning, afternoon, evening, and night. So, for 4 nights, she won't sleep)  8. She has just 5 minutes rest per hour [meaning for every 1 hour, she is entitled to just 5 minutes rest or break,  that's an hour break in every 12 hours]. Other sources cla