Assembly of Generals, Diplomats, Traditional Rulers and Politicians, as Fatima Buratai Weds Ismail

 

 

Interestingly, Gora Village, precisely Tukur and Tukur Farms in Keffi Emirate of Nasarawa State was on Saturday, July 29 2022 agog with Traditional regalia, Military Uniforms, and exotic Royal Rose captain of industries, Members of the Diplomatic corps, Philanthropist, legislatures, Ministers, Judicial officers, and members forth estate of the realm to witness the wedding fatiha of General Tukur Buratai's daughter Fatima.

 

The unprecedented crowds that witnessed the event explained the kind of person General Tukur Yusuf Buratai is among his family, relations, classmates, professional colleagues and general public as everyone was rushing to ensure he or she did not miss this great historic event of the Nigeria Ambassador to Benin Republic, former chief of Army staff, Garkuwan Keffi, an Jarman Maradun.

What was more fascinating in the event was the welcome delivered in a subtle, heart touching and eloquent Microphone voice with which General Buratai delivered this inspiring speech before the commencement of the grand organized in honour of the new brand bride and groom who were ushered in the reception venue in a simple but attractive Toyota Jeep.

 

More importantly was fatherly advised given to the bride and groom by the General that led Fatima broke in tears in appreciation of the lovely life saving advice. This in addition to the friendly football mach, cultural entertainment and hand shaking pleasantries among the important dignitaries that witnessed the occasion.

Some of the personalities that witnessed the event included, representative of His eminence the Sultan of Sokoto, the Emir's of Biu and Keffi, Olowu of Kuta, and host of other traditional rulers. Others are former chief of defence staff, former chief of army staff, the current chief of army staff, other heads of high security command and Ambassadors.

‘Money Miss Road’ Tickles Nigerians with Weekend Goodies at Cinemas

 

As the wave-making action-comedy, ‘Money Miss Road’ enters its second week in cinemas across the globe, the producers have unveiled some goodies for cinema lovers at designated cinemas in Nigeria, to enable more people indulge in the fun.

 

 

Themed: BOGOF ‘Buy-One-Get-One-Free’, the treat allows the audience a chance to enter as a pair from Friday 29 to Sunday 31 of July at designated cinemas like: Filmhouse Surulere, Lagos; Kada Cinema, Benin, Edo State; Silverbird Cinema, Ikeja, Lagos; Silverbird Cinema Jabi, Abuja and Viva Cinema, Ibadan. “Thanks to our sponosrs, we are able to offer you buy one get one free opportunity. It is the chance to grab a friend to see the film that has been described as a breath of fresh air”, says Obi Emelonye, the film director and writer.

 

 

‘Money Miss Road’ filmed at locations in Lagos and Abuja highlights the struggles of two friends, whose lives changed for good and bad after an encounter with a criminal kingpin, as they battled with too much money but little peace of mind.

 

 

The film, which opened on July 22, 2022, was produced by Joy Odiete (producer of ‘Gone’) and features Charly Boy Oputa, Josh Alfred (Josh2funny), Jide Kene Achufusi (Swanky JKA), Oma Iyasara, Anthony Monjaro and Kelvin Oduah. 

 

 

According to the producer: “We know that all societal issues cannot be corrected in one day, but ‘Money Miss Road’ succinctly covered all the salient points on what dynamics certain issues should take in terms of closure. Anyone who watched our first production, ‘Gone’, will like ‘Money Miss Road’.”

Foundation Donates Cash, Educational Items to Pupils In Ogun

 

 

As part of its core objectives, a prominent Non Governmental Organisation, The Omooba Obaruwa Foundation, Wednesday, awarded cash prizes and education items to the pupils of Community Primary School, Iperin and Ogbogbo Baptist Primary School, in Odogbolu and Ijebu North East local governments Area of Ogun state.

Founded by Omooba Adekunle Adebayo Ayoola, the Foundation had embarked on several humanitarian activities within and outside Ijebuland.

Handing over the items to the schools, the Chairman of the foundation, Babatunde Oresanya maintained that its activities are not for political purpose, but purely humanitarian services.

He added that founder of the Foundation never intended it for personal gratification, declaring that “all is for sincere passion developed by the founder himself, Omooba Adekunle Adebayo Ayoola”.

In their separate addresses, the Head teacher of Community Primary School, Iperin, Mrs E.A Hassan and that of Ogbogbo Baptist Primary School, Mr A.O Talabi thanked the foundation for the kind gesture and urged the pupils to emulate the good habit by remaining committed to their academic excellence.

The Headteachers also tasked the pupils to shun social vices that could detract their attention from their educational pursuit, stressing that the pupils should put more efforts in their studies adding that some former pupils of the school now in secondary schools had been awarded different kinds of scholarship.

The foundation aims and objectives include provision of educational services and suppor for girls educaion, social and economic develpmental supports, poverty alleviation and promotion of peaceful co-existence, support for ouths and students for skill acquisition, care for aged, orphan and less privileged as well as creating opportunities for youhs and students.

Those in attendance were Miss Temilade Adegbesan who represented the Chairman of the occassion, High Chief Abimbola Banjoko the Baale of Ogbogbo, ably represented by Chief Odutola Ogunleye, the Ekeji-Ilu of Ogbogbo, Rev Canon Ogundipe, Mr Dare Kazeem, Mr Olumide Ayoola, Chief Segun Onakoya (Bra) the Oloritun, Prince Ademola Adegbesan, the Kakanfo of Ijebu Mushin, Mr Funso Awonuga and Mr Sesan Odukoya.

Others include Mr G.A Odubanjo (Baba Rere) PTA Chairman, Revd (Dr) Akanji, Revd Canon Femi Odeyemi and Mrs Alice Odebunmi.

Lancelot Imasuen in Germany with 'Invasion 1897' Movie

 

Africa's most consistent fillmmaker, Chief Ambassador Okpioba, Dr. Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen, has landed in Hamburg, Germany, for the screening of his landmark movie, Invasion 1897.

Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen, also known as 'D Guvnor' who was recently awarded a honorary Doctorate Degree flew in to Germany after completing the principal photography on the set of 'SENIOR MAN', a production of Nosa Rex, shot on location in Asaba.

Dr. Imasuen is expected to be a special guest of The Markk Museum, to officially present and screen his all time blockbuster movie, 'Invasion 1897', as part of a special exhibition of "THE Looted History' a project put together by the museum in marking the decision of the German Government agreeing to send back to Nigeria a total of 1,300 pieces of Benin Artifacts in their collections.

It will be recalled that Amb. Dr. Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen has been in the forefront of advocating for the return of Nigerians stolen artifacts, reason he made the movie Invasion 1897, which was funded by Senator Daisy Danjuma.

The movie, 'Invasion 1897' which was screened inside the British Museum and released 9 years ago, have been receiving worldwide acclaim and tons of award both locally and internationally.

The Markk Museum presentation of the movie takes place on Tuesday July 26th Museum am Rothenbaum Rothenbaumchaussee 64 20148 Hamburg, Germany.

Chief (Dr) Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen is a multiple award winning filmmaker and culture activist with almost three decades of active practice and has directed tons of award winning movies to his credit.

Some of his landmark movies are; Issakabaa (parts 1-3), Last burial, August Meeting, Adesuwa and most recently GBEGE, 'The Omodion Saga', which is due for theatrical release on October 7th, with premieres billed for 28th September in Lagos, followed by a massive show in Benin tagged "GBEGE movie Premiere concert " on October 1st and another special premiere in Port Harcourt in honor of the lead actor Sam Dede.

Top Nigerian Firms, Stakeholders to Converge for 7th African Brand Congress

 

 

Distinguished business personalities and establishments are getting ready for this year’s annual African Brands Congress scheduled to hold on Friday the 12th of August 2022 at the Lagos Sheraton Hotels & Towers, Ikeja, Lagos.

 

The event which is in its 7th edition Congress is designed to educate, engage and inspire Brands Managers and professionals in the pursuit of Best Practice in Brands building and value creation. It is an appropriate platform. the African Brands Media Ltd, a Leading Brands Magazine providing opinions, Research and News for all Brands Owners and Industry players to discuss how Brands in Africa can increase their Global Competitiveness.

 

According to the organizers led by its Convener, Desmond Esorougwe ,the theme for this year is Digital Technology AI & IOT: A Catalyst for Brands Growth. The ABC is an annual fiesta of best Brains behind most successful and sought after African Brands. It is meant to stimulate, motivate and excite the creativity in individuals, seeking to enhance professional development skills in the area that are most relevant to the business community today; the Congress will provide hands-on skill building experience for Brands and the Brands Management community.

Expected at the Congress are participants from all over Africa to benefit from thought provoking, insightful and tangible ideas, from great Speakers.

 

The focus of this one-day African Brands Congress in Nigeria (the host country) will be to support establishments in the journey of excellence in Brands Building, discuss and influence the issues of sharing the African Brands future. The platform will provide an ideal opportunity for interactions among leading companies and keynote interactive discussion.

MSport Excites Players with Innovative Games, 'Superkick & Aviator'

 

Nigeria local top sports betting brand, MSport, has launched Superkick and Aviator, two brand new online games that are gaining so much popularity and traction that they are often pushed to the top of Twitter trends.

This brand-new offering is the latest in a suite of fresh online experiences launched by MSport as the company continues its commitment to quality entertainment and its promise to delight its customers with more rewards.

MSport’s promise has always been to offer best betting experiences, fast deposit and withdrawal, functions exclusive to the brand, 24/7 customer service and support, amongst others.

The Aviator game, an immensely popular game new on the MSport platform, encourages the gamer to remain alert as the pilot navigates the skies with increasing odds as he flies higher.

While in Superkick, players place their bets before every new round begins, and a multiplier jet will boost the odds once the game start.

The most unique gaming element of both Aviator and Superkick is that players have complete control over the game and instant cash out at any time before the round ends, which means the nature of these games are the most intense and thrilling any player can experience. In addition, MSport also offers plentiful rain bonuses for players, while players can also grab free vouchers to bet on these two games from time to time.

These revolutionary and engaging games are already touted as leading games in the industry and Superkick is exclusive only on the MSport platform in the entire African region.

Any new players who join MSport can also take advantage of the mouth-watering freebies promotions and at the same time be assured of being serviced with only the highest professional standards.

Player can easily enjoy a lot of fun time on these two evolutional innovative fun games and control the winning totally by themselves, of course as always gamers are advised to bet responsibly and practice maturity in the pursuit of these games. To play both games, kindly visit www.msport.com

Funmi Ayinke Appointed SDG Ambassador by Peace Corps of Nigeria *sets to drop new song

Funmi Ayinke

 

 

Maverick societal engineer and musician popularly hailed as FunmiAyinke, among friends and fans, has just been recently appointed an Ambassador of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) by the Peace Corps of  Nigeria.

 

A chronic goal-getter who has been driven right from her kid age to better the systemic structures, standards and styles of living in her society, Funmilayo Mary Waheed-Adekojo has never lost steam in her quest through her dynamic focus on the engineering profession, humanitarianism, music and philanthropy.

 

Born on the children's day May 27, 1983; she grew up always chasing and championing her dream of being a mechanical engineer and eventually she became that. Onwards she also became a fellow of the Nigeria Society of Engineers, a fellow of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers, a fellow of the Institute of Management Specialists, a fellow of the Institute of Management Consultants, a chartered management consultant, and a project management professional.

 

She then founded FunmiAyinke Nigeria Limited and took position as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the multi-faceted engineering outfit duly certified by COREN, the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria.

 

However, driven further by her vocation to improve the systemic structures of her society and the standards and lifestyles of the individuals therein, she next founded the FunmiAyinke Humanity Foundation (FHF) and FunmiAyinke Records Label (FRL) successively.

 

Her emergence as an Amazon who is devoted to re-engineer her society through her mechanical profession, her humanitarian movement and her metro music, all for mankind, has not been an easy ride and rise, considering that she was born in 1983, only 39 years ago.

 

FunmiAyinke attended St. Thomas’ Primary School, Ikare Akoko, from 1988 to 1993; the Mount Carmel Secondary School, Ikare and Omolore Secondary School, Ogbagi Akoko, between 1993 and 2000, where she obtained her Primary School Leaving Certificate and Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE), respectively.

 

A bundle of brains, beauty and courage, Funmilayo then attended the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, from 2001 to 2008 and graduated with Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech.) in Mechanical Engineering with Second Class (Hons,) Upper Division.

 

She thereafter started her National Youth Service course at the Ministry of Works and Housing, Gumel, Jigawa State. After nine months, she was redeployed to the Works and Services Department, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, after which she had a brief stint at Adefun Investment, Ibadan, Oyo Sate.

 

Funmi’s engineering prowess was brought to the fore when she joined the services of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). Here, she was made the Head of Mechanical Engineering Unit at the Works and Services Unit of the institution, where she handled numerous responsibilities covering diverse aspects of engineering.

 

Not someone to be glued to a regimented lifestyle and environment, and apparently in her insatiable drive to serve the society on a larger pedestal, Funmilayo floated the FunmiAyinke Nigeria Limited, now a fast growing engineering company that provides project management, consultancy services, supervision, design, processing and management of all organizational businesses on every aspect of mechanical, electrical and civil engineering works.

 

Under her able leadership, the company has distinguished itself in the area of construction of buildings, towers, roads and engineering surveying, facility management and public procurement training for all organizations, general supply of all goods, petroleum products and all types of vehicles.

 

Yet in her drive to contribute further societal change and positive developments to her environments; FunmiAyinke, as her adopted eponymous stage name, began her musical career in the early months of 2020, during the outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic.

 

As a motivational writer, speaker and public figure who is compassionate with her gifts and her unquenchable desire for positive changes in humanity, she believes so much in the possibility of national development of Nigeria and in the possible reformation of lives especially of the oppressed and depressed Nigerian youths.

 

Usually to pass her motivational messages across to people, FunmiAyinke always says, "If they can’t read your caption, just sing it; they will listen”.

 

She underscores music as a strong channel to pass good messages across to her target audience. So, in October 2020, she released her debut single titled "It’s Our Time" during the #EndSars protests in Nigeria.

 

Obviously the song was released at a time most precise when Nigerians were yearning for new sounds to help them channel their message and funnel the effects of their protests, amidst the pandemic, to the right ears. The song echoed to Nigerians both home and abroad uncountably.

 

Singing further, FunmiAyinke hit more resonant notes and tones early in 2021 with the release of some new singles in both audio and visuals, featuring some legendary and A-list music artistes in the songs. Eventually in same year, the songstress whose alibis include #GodPikin and #OmoIyaTeacher dropped her first album screwed tightly with all of sixteen sweetly seasoned songs in both audio and visuals.

 

Thereafter and quite quickly, FunmiAyinke bagged some notable awards in the music entertainment industry, all within her starter's one year only.

 

Among others, the awards include

 the Best Inspirational Song of The Year 2020/2021 at The West Africa Gospel Music Awards 2021;

the Best Song Writer of The Year 2020/2021 by The West Africa Gospel Music Awards; the

 Best Song Writer of The Year 2021 by City People Magazine 2020/2021; and the Best Inspirational Song of The Year also awarded by City People Magazine with her hit song, “I Can Make It”.

 

As a noteworthy mechanical engineer who is making remarkable professional impacts in her industry, FunmiAyinke has been factually recognized and honoured as the Ambassador to the NORD Automobile Company.

 

And for the remarkable humanitarian and philanthropical impacts she has been making in her society as a societal engineer, she has recently been honoured and appointed as an Ambassador of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) by the Peace Corps of  Nigeria.

 

With this new honour in her kitty, the emerging Amazon of mechanical and societal engineering has further gained attention – and earnest public expectations - in her quest for a better society with innovative systemic structures and improved standards and styles of livelihood.

 

Apostle Omotosho: God Gave Me Messages for Akanimo Udofia, Ademola Adeleke

  Apostle Omotosho

 

 

One prophet who accurately predicted the outcome of the Osun state gubernatorial election, Apostle Omotosho Tope Joseph has issues a prophetic alert on Mr Akanimo Udofia, the Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Akwa Ibom.

 

In a message made available to us, OTJ, as Apostle Omotosho is widely known claimed that God has a message for Akan Udofia which he is instructed to deliver to him alone. During his Prophetic service in June, 2022, he stated;

"If you know this Governorship aspirant, Mr Akon Udofia, tell him to get in touch because God has a Word for him".

 

Checks revealed that the Apostle has not delivered the message as the duo have not met till date. Meanwhile, the man of God too refused to divulge the message to anyone as he claimed the message is for his ears alone.

 

It would be recalled that prior to the Osun state gubernatorial election, OTJ gave a message that Sen. Ademola Adeleke will definitely emerged winner of the electioin.

"Mark this prophecy down, I see Senator Adeleke becoming the next Governor of Osun state but he needs more prayers"

 

Interestingly, the dancing senator from PDP won the election to defeat the incubent governor of osun state, Adegboyega Oyetola.

Apostle Omotosho Tope Joseph is the Shepherd in charge of word Diet International Gospel Church. His daily morning prayer programme tagged, Enter Your Glory is being viewed daily online on all social media between 7"30am - 8:30am from Monday till Friday.

Healthwise: What Sugar from Fruits Does to Your Body

The sugar in fruit is a natural sugar, which is harmless. Many health experts believe that eating more fruit is good for the body.



Fruit sugar is a mixture of fructose, glucose and sucrose, which is much lower in sugar than most sweet snacks.

Most importantly, The Body Metabolizes Fruit Sugars Differently Than Processed or Added Sugars.

The body breaks down processed or added sugars quickly, causing blood sugar levels to spike and excess sugar to be converted into fat and stored.

However, fruits contain not only sugar, but also high amounts of nutrients such as dietary fiber, vitamins, minerals, proteins, and fats, which slow down the digestion and absorption of sugar into the bloodstream.

A 75-year study of 500,000 people by British and Chinese scientists found that people who ate one serving of fruit a day had a much lower risk of developing various chronic diseases than those who rarely ate fruit.

Mental Illness Healed at Prophet Okafor's at 'Grace Nation PHD Crusade'

The importance of gate cannot be over emphasised, Gate in a physical world give you access to your home,  if the gate is close either by your Gateman to gain Access to your home becomes difficult

Also in the spiritual world Gate are mounted and controlled by the Spiritual Gatekeepers,  they determine your movement in Life,  Only with Prayers you are quaranttee to  control or Possess the Gate

Speaking on the Topic The Battle at the Gate,  the Led Pastor of Grace Nation International aka Liberation city Dr Chris Okafor explained that except with fervent prayers, there is a law that prohibit your movement at the gate, except your change the Law,  some law prohibits greatness,  breakthrough but for you not to be stopped you must understand the dynamism and the Principles of the Territories,  the Law that Govern the gate otherwise your breakthroughs might be deterred by the Gate keepers

Gatekeepers determined what comes in and go out of the gate,  you can change the law through prayers then your breakthrough shall be certain why because Prayers is what Gives God licence to act on your behalf

Meanwhile God uses his servant,  the Generational Prophet Of God Dr Chris Okafor to delivered a young man who is under the weakness of Mental illness,  According to his brother who brought him from sokoto, said  he because sick with mental problem since 2004 after visiting lagos.

He said they have taken him to different places without help not until they located and brought him to Grace Nation. The Man of God located the young man and unravelled the misery behind his illness and was prayed for,  immediately the man gain himself back and the spirit of insanity left him.

The realms of the Prophetic witness deverse miracles,  the Generational Prophet of God, go deeper to expose altars where many people were kept and set them free,  He also Releases over 86 Miracle Babies to mothers waiting for the Lord

The Prophetic, Healing and Deliverance service PHD was climax with prayers, more prayers for the economy of the nation and prayers for a successful election come 2023.

D'CEM Awards 2022 Honours 64 Top Personalities

 

 

Penultimate Saturday, July 16th 2022 precisely was indeed a remarkable day as top personalities from all walks of life gathered in Atlanta Georgia USA for D’CEM Awards 2022.

 

The event that had top business mogul, political gladiators and showbiz stars honoured  64 personalities and brands.

 

The red carpet was hosted by Mimi MALA who traveled all the way from Orlando to Atlanta. 

 

It was an amazing hosting opportunity for Mimi, a radio presenter at The Peace on the Street Radio in Orlando according to information gathered.

 

Some of the dignitaries that graced the event includes; Mr OLU Maintain, Javon Johnson of Tyler Perry, Mr Patrick, Dauda, Daniel K Daniel, Omalicha, Daniel Lloyd, Ambassador Dr. Amina of Nigerian Consulate, Florence ONUMA, Chief Tony Okpara, Prof & Mrs Lloyd Onyirinmba, Lillie Mae CEO of 104 radio Atlanta, Robert Peters. Wifey Baby, Erica Duchess, Mahogany, And many more.

 

When Dr. Debby Goodnews Silas was asked how she felt on the success of the event, she said "I want to thank all Americans and Africans for showing up and making D’cem awards 2022 an absolute outstanding classy event.  The award show was completely mind blowing."

 

While sharing the vision and mission of the award, she said that D'cem Awards nominated and awarded influential individual's making a change in their communities saying "This is based on bringing Africans and Americans together, recognizing the veterans in the entertainment industry, super stars, up and coming entertainers, humanitarian, philanthropist, entrepreneurs, business brands, and talent awards."

 

“This is my passion! Surrounded by greatness!! I had such an amazing time, the energy, the vibe, their outfits were absolutely phenomenal! Everyone was so humble, extremely down to earth and so eager to be together as we are all making a change in this. I have interviewed celebrities from Africa to Americans and it's a complete honor to have been a part of this amazing journey"  Mimi MALA D’cem red carpet host said this while commending the organisers. 

The founder and CEO of D’CEM Awards Dr DebbyGoodnews Silas also the CEO and publisher of Debby Classique Magazines, she is truly a great humanitarian, like they said it takes a beautiful soul to selflessly celebrate others in such a prestigious way as she does it.

Billionaire Industrialist, Abdulsamad Rabiu's ASR Africa Donates $3m to Niger Republic for Development Initiative

 

 

Billionaire industrialist and Africa’s foremost philanthropist, ABDUL Samad RABIU has donated 3million Dollars development grant to the Republic of Niger.

The presentation of the Grant was done personally by the Billionaire philanthropist himself at the Nigerien State House in the country’s capital, Niamey this weekend.

Speaking at the presentation, Abdul Samad Rabiu disclosed that himself and his conglomerate has a long standing relationship with the country. He also revealed that he was indeed very pleased to come and visit the Nigerien President who he described as his brother. He also added that the President has been a close family friend for many years and he was therefore gladdened by the warm reception he was given in the nation’s seat of government.

Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative was established by the Billionaire industrialist and Africa’s foremost philanthropist to ginger development across the continent.

The ASR AFRICA was established in 2021by the BUA Group Chairman and is dedicated to solving development issues in areas of Health, Education and Social Development on the African continent.

Over the years it has intervened largely and at various levels in Nigeria, Ghana and now Niger Republic.

Tinubu's Ally, Tayo Ayinde, Fingered in Land Grabbing Mess

 

The incessant issue of Lagos State officials meddling in the affairs of landowners and their wanton and indiscriminate destruction of properties among other vices was brought to the fore following an unauthorised demolition and sealing off of a property, belonging to Chief Adetunji Omisore and one Tajudeen Mohammed, at No. 4, Ladoke Akintola Street, GRA Ikeja, Lagos, on Tuesday July 19, 2022. #4Ladoke

Fingered in this allegation and alleged to be playing prominently in this saga is the Chief of Staff to the Lagos State governor, Tayo Ayinde, the owner of Watercrest Hotel and numerous choice properties around the Lagos metropolis, who lives opposite the above-mentioned address, precisely occupying No.5, Ladoke Akintola Street, GRA Ikeja.

According to an information available to the press, the Lagos State Building Control Agency, LSBCA, served the owner and developer of the said property a 7 day demolition notice on Friday, July 15, 2022.

On Monday, July 18, the developer approached the general manager of LSBCA, Gbolahan Oki, who was recently reinstated after he was suspended by the governor, for clarification on the illegal action. Note that the property in question is under the authorisation and jurisdiction of the Federal Government of Nigeria.

Oki was temporarily booted out when a high-rise block of luxury flats under construction in the neighbourhood of Ikoyi collapsed, killing at least 42 people in November 2021.

The owners' efforts to prove to the agency that they have the approved documents on the said land fell on deaf ears as the owner was kicked out of the office of the general manager and ordered to send the document through official channel channel the following day.

However, without waiting for the 7 day notice to lapse, on Tuesday, July 19, the agency moved caterpillar and black maria to the site to begin demolition of the over N500million investment as early as 6:00am in the morning, barricading the property while the workers were assaulted.

Not only were those who made attempts to record the illegal activities of the policemen attached to the governor's office beaten, their gadgets were also confiscated.

It took the intervention of the Presidential Committee on Lease in Abuja to put a stop to the demolition after frantic calls were made to them. By then, a new six-bedroom bungalow, a penthouse, the reception of the hotel building among other things had been leveled down on the 3800 square metres property.

An official at the Lagos State Building Control, who craved anonymity, informed the media that Tayo Ayinde gave Oki directive for the demolition of the structure.

It was also alleged that after the sealing of the property when demotion was halted by the federal government, the Chief of Staff, who is also a close ally of the leading presidential candidate of All Progressives Party, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, allocated a portion of the property to a construction company awarded the contract of reconstructing the road covering the whole stretch of Ladoke Akintola Street, as site office.

From all indications, it is becoming glaring that Tayo Ayinde's activities is allegedly adding to the long list of nefarious state-backed land-grabbing nightmares.

Wale Mogaji's Many Sins: How He Fell as Lagos Assembly Commission Chairman

Wale Mogaji; sacked

 

 

On Tuesday, July 14, 2022, the Lagos State House of Assembly, at its plenary for that day, made some appointments and elevations in accordance with the law guiding its operations. One of such appointments was that of the Clerk, Barr. Olalekan Onafeko. Mrs. Folashade Latona was elevated and named the new Secretary of the Lagos House of Assembly Commission (LAHASCOM). Three others were approved as Deputy Clerks.

 

Until that day, Onafeko had been carrying out the duties of the Clerk in acting capacity.

 

Then, the axe fell on Chief Wale Mogaji, Chairman of the Commission. With a unanimous voice by every lawmaker present at the sitting, the House removed Mogaji taking cognisance of the section of the LAHASCOM law which stipulates how he should be removed or cease to be recognised as Chairman.

 

Mogaji had been appointed for an initial four-year term. With the expiration of the term, the House leadership led by Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, had magnanimously secured him one extra year before renewing his appointment for a second term.

 

However, the House had decided to play down the actual reasons for the unanimous decision to send Mogaji packing, maybe to keep what remained of his integrity.

 

Findings have now shown that Mogaji was to face two panels over some infractions. He arrogantly dishonoured the first panel and instigated other commissioners in LAHASCOM not to honour same. A WhatsApp message he sent to the commissioners read: "Pls, not under any pretext must any commission member who knows his onion attend any committee set up by House of Assembly. We must not relegate ourselves to a group that is supposed to be our employee. Let us protect the dignity of the commission and also protect our own dignity."

 

Unfortunately, this position of his, gave him up as one who had no understanding of the very law setting up and regulating LAHASCOM and stipulating how the commission is under the Assembly (the lawmakers), which has the power to appoint the Chairman and members of the Commission as well as oversight and authority over its operations.

 

Realising his error, it was learnt that he tendered a written apology. Then he decided to honour a new committee headed by the Deputy Majority Leader of the House, Hon. Noheem Adams.

 

His Sins
The committee set up, was to consider the allegations against Mogaji following series of petitions by staff of LAHASCOM, some of whom threatened to resign if nothing was done.

 

Mogaji, according to some of the petitions, singlehandedly employed workers without recourse to the Assembly or in accordance to with the LAHASCOM law.

 

He had often made personal decisions without recourse to extant laws and against the collective decision of other Commission members. In a particular instance a staff was suspended for six months which is contrary to the maximum three months stipulated in the Public Service Rules. When confronted with this allegation, a video of one of the sessions by the committee saw him admitting and saying he was not aware that he had no such powers.

 

Mogaji was further alleged to have converted one of the official vehicles meant for senior officers to his son's personal use and still went ahead to use the resources of the Commission to maintain it against the rules. This, he also admitted to when he faced the panel.

 

Among other allegations, he was accused of sitting on the welfare and promotion of some staff.

 

On several occasions, other Commission members had lodged complaints that he ran the Commission like a personal estate and never involved them in any official matters and even when decisions are to be made, he overruled them at will and took vital decisions unilaterally.
Beyond these was his failure to hold meetings with the commissioners till the day he left office.

 

The Decision
Admitting to the allegations, the committee, which sat at least three times, was able to extract evidences from staff, commission members and others.

 

With the amount of evidence before the committee, Mogaji was found guilty and recommended for removal, a decision the House acted upon saying this was in the best interest of the Commission and the State.

IBEDC Rolls Out Mobile Map for Customers to Get Meters in 24 Hours

 

Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC), on Wednesday, rolled out a Mobile Map for its customers to get meters in 24 hours.

The event, flagged off by the company at its headquarters in Ibadan, was followed by road walk within the metropolis.

Business manager, IBEDC, Ojoo Business Hub, Mr Joel Orjiakor, said that IBEDC customers within Ibadan metropolis could now get pre-payment meters easily.

“This is a ground breaking achievement for the company, the contractor, the customers and the economy.

“We have enough meters that can go round every area covered by IBEDC. As customers buy, we restock.

“We have shortened the time to access pre-payment meters to 24 hours.

“Customers can now approach our offices with their bills. Our staffers will follow such customer to evaluate the house or office to ascertain the type of meter to be deployed and also ensure that there are no illegal connections.

“Once that is done, the customer will then be advised to pay and we will meter such customer within 24 hours,” he said.

A customer, Mr Solomon Oladeji, who resides at Apete area of Ibadan, commended the IBEDC initiative.

“We have been longing for such an initiative that will make customers get meters with no hassle and we are glad this is happening now.

“Getting meters used to be a major challenge in time past but now, we are relieved that within some days, one can get a pre-payment meter installed.

“Some anxious customers had fallen victims of some dubious elements who would promise to help them get meters without any result.

Mr Samuel Ojeabu, a businessman at Ojoo area, said that he was very happy to get a pre-payment meter, saying that it would enhance the smooth running of his business.

“This is good because I will only pay for the light I use; no more estimated billing. The process of getting the meter has been simplified; within two days, you can get it.

“If this can go round, people’s problems would be solved to some extent, because when they have, light they can work and make money and this will invariably make the economy of the country to grow.

Kehinde Aramide, who represented Prodigy Global Services Limited, a vendor of IBEDC, said that the new meter was made to be durable, as it had passed through quality assurance tests from the Federal Government, the manufacturers and the users

Big Brother Naija, 6 Other Reasons to Stay Connected to GOtv

Are you a lover of quality entertainment? Then you can’t afford your GOtv subscription running out at this time of the year. The home of entertainment is adding more fun for customers with exciting local and foreign contents. Here are some interesting picks from the pack for this week. 

BBN SEASON 7: The anticipated seventh season of the most watched reality TV show in Nigeria returns with a bang. The season comes with some of the excitement that we all missed during the last season, like the live audience and the Ninjas. The show will premiere with a double launch on Saturday July 23 and Sunday July 24 on Channel 29 at 7pm. 

I’M ON EDGE: There’s hardly a household without someone with the Zeeworld bug. I’m on edge follows the life of Devi, a young orphan who leaves the city to settle down in her hometown. On getting to her village, she has a terrible encounter with a wealthy man who retaliates by marrying and maltreating her. This show airs daily on Zeeworld (Channel 25) at 10pm.

 

DEAD MAN DOWN: If you are a big fan of crime/thriller movies, then this is for you. The plot is set in NYC and revolves around two strangers, Victor and Beatrice who are both seeking vengeance against a common enemy. The film stars Colin Ferrell, Dominic Cooper and Terrence Howard. It airs this Friday July 22 on M-net Movies 4 (Channel 3) at 9:45pm.

IFUNAYA: This local entertainment follows the story of a troubled teen who is adopted by a generous woman. However, it doesn’t take long before things take a turn for the worst. Find out what happens next this Saturday on ROK 2 (Channel 17) at 6:30pm. 

TEARS IN MY EYES: We all fondly remember this classic for the tears we shed while watching it. It's a good time to relive the tragic love story of Kate Henshaw and Ramsey Nouah, defying all odds, even their parent's warning. The movie airs July 24, at 2 PM on Africa Magic Urban (Channel 6).

Tribunal to Rule on MultiChoice Price Increase Monday

 

  

 

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) Tribunal sitting in Abuja, on Thursday, adjourned ruling in the matter between an Abuja-based lawyer, Festus Onifade, Coalition of Nigerian Consumers, and pay TV service provider,  MultiChoice Nigeria, Limited, till Monday.

 

 

 

This was the outcome at a sitting, which dragged till late on Thursday

 

 

 

At the hearing, MultiChoice asked the tribunal to decline to hear the suit challenging the increase of the subscription fees for its television services on grounds of jurisdiction. 

Onifade and the Coalition of Nigeria Consumers had dragged  MultiChoice, the operators of DStv and GOtv platforms, to the Tribunal following the announcement by the company in March 2022 that the subscription rates for the various bouquets on its platforms will go up on 1 April 2022.    

 

 

 

In the suit in which the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Council is the second defendant, Onifade prayed the tribunal for an order restraining MultiChoice from increasing the subscription rates for its services and other products pending the hearing and determination of the motion on notice dated and filed on March 30.

 

 

 

The claimant also asked the Tribunal to make an order directing MultiChoice to adopt pay -as- you -the view subscription model for its pay-TV services. 

 

 

 

The Tribunal had in its ruling on the ex-parte application on 30 March directed the parties to maintain the status quo pending the determination of the whole suit.

 

 

 

Onifade had during the hearing of the suit on  April 11, indicated that he had filed a written address and contempt proceedings against MultiChoice for allegedly disregarding the tribunal's order not to increase its subscription rates made on March 30. 

 

 

 

At the resumed hearing of the suit on Thursday, the tribunal took all pending applications.

 

 

 

Key was the application by MultiChoice challenging the jurisdiction of the Tribunal to hear the suit. 

 

 

 

Barrister Jamiu Agoro, counsel to the pay television service provider, argued that the Tribunal cannot hear the suit because, by Section 47 of its Act, it can only listen to appeals on matters that have been decided on by the FCCPC. 

 

 

 

Agoro argued that if the claimant feels aggrieved by the decision of MultiChoice, he should have approached the FCCPC with his grievance. He added that it is after the Commission has ruled on the matter that he can approach the Tribunal if he is not satisfied with the ruling. 

 

 

 

Agoro also argued that the application for contempt filed against it by Onifade is incompetent because it was not personally served on the company. 

 

 

 

The company also argued that while the preservative order was made on  30 March 2022 when the order it ought to preserve had already been perfected and completed. 

 

 

 

It, therefore, said "granting the application will set a dangerous precedent that a party could be penalized for an order already completed."

 

 

 

The company also argued that it cannot be held in contempt for an order which it has already asked the Tribunal to set aside." 

 

 

 

While disagreeing with the submissions of MultiChoice lawyer, Onifade urged the Tribunal to grant requests of the claimants to preserve its integrity and engender confidence in consumers across the country about its capability to protect them.  

 

 

 

However, the Tribunal was forced to adjourn as the MultiChoice lawyer said he is not ready to reply to the originating summons filed by the claimant. Agoro had told the Tribunal that he thought only the various applications were scheduled for hearing on Thursday.

 

 

 

But the three-member tribunal headed by Thomas Okosun said there was an order for counsels to the parties to argue on all the applications and the originating summons at Thursday's hearing.

 

 

Consequently, the Tribunal said its ruling/decision on the applications taken on Thursday, will be contained in the judgment to be delivered in the case after an argument on the originating summons that was adjourned to Monday, 25 July.

MTN Makes U-Turn, Admits Not Paying N757.7bn Tax To FIRS

 

Nigeria’s biggest network provider, MTN Nigeria has reversed itself on the claims that it remitted N757.5bn to the Federal Government in 2021.

The company said last week that the actual amount paid to the tax authority- the Federal Inland Revenue Service in 2021 was N291.67bn.

“Without prejudice but specific to the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), direct remittances by the company to FIRS in 2021 was N291.7bn. While the balance represents VAT, levies, fees and duties paid to other Federal Government agencies.,” MTN reversed earlier claims.

The telecom firm said VAT on revenue paid to the government was N98.99bn; Withholding tax N71.17bn and companies Income Tax N99.28bn.

It revealed that Stamp Duties remitted was N8.47bn, Tertiary Education Tax was N10.64bn, while Information Technology Levy paid was N3.1bn.

On April 2, 2022, MTN company’s secretary, Uto Ukpanah, had said N757.7bn was remitted to the FIRS making it the highest single contributor to Nigeria’s tax in 2021.

Ukpanah said MTN paid the amount in direct and indirect taxes to the FIRS in the 2021.

MTN specifically claimed it paid N618.7bn in direct and indirect taxes to the FIRS.
“In 2021, MTN Nigeria’s total tax contribution to all government agencies including the FIRS amounted to N757.6bn while FIRS collected a total of N6.4trn tax revenue in the year.

“Specifically, MTN Nigeria paid a total of N618.7bn in direct and indirect taxes to the FIRS in the 2021 tax year, representing approximately 13.5 per cent of the total FIRS collection for the year,” the telco had said.

At the National Tax Dialogue Event organised by FIRS in April, the company was applauded as the most tax compliant organisation among the top 20 taxpayers in Nigeria for the 2021 tax year.

MTN’s 2021 Audited Financial Statement, revealed a 22.90 per cent growth in revenue from N1.35tn to N1.65tn.

The company reported a 45.5 per cent surge in net profit of N298.65bn, up from N205.21bn in 2020.

APC Unveils Kashim Shettima as Tinubu’s Running Mate

Tinubu (right) and Shettima

 

 

Nigeria’s ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), has unveiled Kashim Shettima as the running mate to Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the party in the 2023 election.

 

Mr Shettima, a former governor of Borno State and serving senator, was unveiled at the Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja on Wednesday.

 

The unveiling comes despite fierce criticisms trailing his choice as the vice presidential candidate of the ruling party on July 10 in Daura in Katsina State.

 

Both Messrs Tinubu and Shettima are Muslims.

 

Some members of the party criticised the choice, tagging it as “Muslim/Muslim.”

 

Among those who fiercely opposed it were a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and Mr Tinubu’s ally, Babachir Lawal, and the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN).

 

However, the pair received approval from others.

 

Mr Tinubu had earlier announced Ibrahim Masari as his running mate in ‘placeholding’ capacity,

 

Despite the criticisms Mr Shettima’s pick, Mr Tinubu, at the event, said his recruitment and political decisions have always been on certain principles that are “non-negotiable”.

 

 

“All my life, my decisions regarding the team I am around and those I work with is guided by the principle of competence, innovation, compassion, integrity and adherence to excellence. In politics, those principles are non-negotiable. Without them, there cannot be victory, there can be no joy,” he said.

 

Speaking on the controversy over his faith, Mr Shettima said some persons also dispensed similar bigotry ahead of the APC primaries in June but the outcome showed that Nigerians are rational people.

 

“We all witnessed the decisive blows dealt the bigotry dispensed by a hopeless minority, ahead of the APC presidential primaries, last June. The futility of their propaganda, showed that Nigerians aren’t the unthinking robots some are quick to call them. Nigerians are rational beings with the capability to tell an invidious agenda apart, from sincere concern for them.

 

“They are not the uncritical consumers of clickbait and falsehoods, as some of us think they are. They see through the bigots, masquerading as patriots and, very importantly, they know those who represent their interests, even in the quietest and darkest of meeting rooms,” Mr Shettima said.

 

Also speaking, the National Chairman of the APC, Abdullahi Adamu, said even though the choice of running mate is an exclusive right of the presidential candidate, he consulted stakeholders and President Muhammadu Buhari.

 

He noted that the party will “wholly and unconditionally accepts his choice.”

 

Mr Adamu also appealed to those that contested the APC ticket with Mr Tinubu to ”purge themselves” of the loss at the recent APC convention.

 

“It is time to purge ourselves of the bitterness arising from our individual losses in the party primaries. It is time to submit ourselves to the will of God and the party and do nothing to sabotage its well-laid plans for victory.

 

“The other political parties want what we want, and that is, to win and form the next government. So, we must not by any acts of omission or commission give in to bitterness and pettiness or fail to see the larger picture." 

Buhari to Shettima: I Will Hand Over to You and Tinubu

 

 

President Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Wednesday, hailed the Vice Presidential candidate of the All Progressive Congress, Kashim Shettima, following hi unveiling by the party’s presidential flagbearer, Bola Tinubu.

According to a statement signed by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, the President spoke when he received Shettima at the Presidential Villa hours after he was unveiled by the leadership of the party as Tinubu’s running mate.

The statement is titled ‘President Buhari to Kashim Shettima: I will respond to you when I am handing over to you and your boss.’

Reacting humorously to a flowery speech by the new VP candidate, the President said “I will respond to your speech when I am handing over to you and your boss. God willing, you are going to win.”

“I wish you the best. Your consistency in the party is very respectful.  You served your two terms as Governor and finished well. You have kept touch with your base. At every important occasion or event, you are maintaining support for the one who succeeded you. This is commendable,” Buhari added.

In his remarks, the vice presidential candidate thanked the President for his “empathy, support and positive role,” leading to his emergence as running mate to the APC presidential candidate.

He praised the President for having “a special place in your heart for Borno and North-East,” adding, “I can cite 20-30 instances of support you have rendered, for which you will be remembered.”

Citing the establishment of the North-East Development Commission, and the Independent Power Plant for Maiduguri by the NNPC, Shettima said “after many years of darkness, words cannot describe our appreciation of your support. We will remain eternally grateful.”

The former Governor of Borno State also requested the President to appreciate his successor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, who was in his company, along with the Minister of State, Agriculture, Mustapha Shehuri, for spurning “recurring mention” of him and pressure from his Governor colleagues to bid for the vice presidential ticket.

He promised that his vice presidency would not be for the “troika of Hausa, Fulani and Kanuri,” but for all Nigeria, irrespective of ethnicity, religion or geographical place of origin.

Speaking shortly after the visit, Shettima told journalists that he “felt morally bound” to thank the president personally, before returning with a larger delegation on Friday.

Reacting to agitations over the Muslim-Muslim ticket floated by his party, he said the APC ticket is not designed to protect the interests of one faith as there are religious leaders to do that.

“In Borno, we spent over N1bn naira rebuilding churches destroyed by the Boko Haram insurgency. And this legacy has been continued by Governor Babagana Zulum. We have taken more Christian pilgrims to Jerusalem than some of the Northern states headed by Christians.

“So, we have that history of inclusivity, of togetherness. What we need is competent leadership. We are not coming into government to represent the Muslim or the Christian faith. The Sultan of Sokoto is eminently qualified to protect Muslim interests and the CAN president is eminently qualified to defend Christian interests as well,” he said.

God Directed Me to Bless Peter Obi for 2023 Elections, Says Pastor Okafor

 

As preparations for the forthcoming general elections gather momentum, prominent Nigerians have continued to make comments on who will lead Nigeria to a better destination and improve the economy come 2023.

Some say for Nigeria to reclaim its past glory, preparations for a better tomorrow starts now, with your PVC you can decide, how the next four years will look like.

A clergy and popular Global Prophet, Dr Chris Okafor of Grace Nation international aka Liberation City has also made his own pronouncements on the fourthcoming general election in 2023.

Speaking at a church service recently, the Generational Prophet of God as he is fondly called declared that for 2023 Presidential elections, All Progressive Congress Presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed is good.

According to Prophet Okafor, he said he has no problem with him; "The APC presidential candidate have really done well with human capacity building".

The Man of God also remarked that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar too is a very successful entrepreneur with his numerous companies that gave thousands of Nigerians employments. "He is good also but specifically God directed me to pray for Peter Obi against any form of conspiracy before and shortly after the presidential election".

"I saw flag being given to Peter Obi but immediately he wanted to receive the flag, many forces rise up against him, they want to stop him from receiving the flag, but the good news was that they all failed".

"The recent victory of am opposition party in a South West state affirmed the beginning of change many Nigerians are yearning for, there will be change of Power in Nigeria". Prophet Okafor declared.

Dr Chris Okafor stated further that Peter Obi possesses all the necessary requirements to move the nation forward but there will be forces that will want to rise against the mandate Elohim has given him to help restructure the country, this was the reason why God directed me and the entire church to pray for Mr Peter Obi

"Unapologetically, I will remain obidient to the instructions of the Almighty God, Every gathering that is not of God against Peter Obi will not stand, there will be attempt to conspire against Peter Obi, but the attempt will fail, whatever the Lord did not approve will not stand but the one God approves and whatever evil plans against such movement is dead on arrival, Dr Chris Okafor remarked.

Adron Launches Free Health Festival

 

 

Adron Homes and Properties, a leading player in real estate presents Adron Health Festival.

 

In commemoration of her tenth anniversary, the company has decided to embark on giving back to the general public in retrospect of the goodwill the company has continued to enjoy over the years.

 

In a Press release by the company’s Director-General of Sales and Marketing, Mrs Folashade Oloruntoba today at the company’s head office in Lagos she said, “Adron Homes and Properties is poised at extending her hands of gratitude to the general public for the support we have continued to enjoy over the years, and the confidence the public has bestowed in us as their first choice in housing solution”.

 

She continued “Adron Homes thought it wise to extend health care to the nooks and crannies of the country, understanding the importance of health, because as the great wise saying goes, Health is wealth. We have decided to host a mega health outreach tagged ADRON HEALTH FESTIVAL’’.

 

The general public will have access to basic health checks and services at the event since we firmly believe that investing in one's health means investing in one's future.

 

Oloruntoba further added "We are urging the general public to take advantage of this opportunity to obtain free health care, as we will be easily accessible in numerous sites around the country, including the well-known Brent Mall, Apata Ibadan, and Jericho Mall, Oyo State" Oloruntoba continued.

 

 

Other locations include Ifo Market Sagamu in Ogun State will host the Adron Health Festival.

The Sabo Market Sagamu will serve as the location in Osun State.

 

 

Lagos locations include Agege Market, Idumota Market, and Ojodu Berger at the Oando gas station, and Ketu roundabout.

 

 

UTC Market, Area 10, and Maraba Market are the locations in Abuja, respectively.

Quincy Ayodele's Son, Temi, Weds Dec 17 *Ooni, Alake, Other VIPs to Attend

 

 

This year 2022 will be culminating on a very high pedestal in the society circle here in Lagos, as prominent Nigerians from different parts of the country will converge to honor the family of Chief & Chief [Mrs] John and Quincy Olasunmbo Ayodele at the wedding ceremony of their son, Temiloluwa to his beautiful sweetheart, Ashley Robert, who hails from Bonny Island in Rivers States,

 

The event which is poised to attract the crème-de-la-crèmes in the country has been slated to hold Saturday 17th of December 2022 at the

RCCG City of David, Church, Oniru, Victoria Island while the reception will be held at La Madison, Oniru, Victoria Island Lagos. With preparation already in top gear, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, the Alake of Egbaland , Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo have both accepted to be the Royal Fathers of the Day among other prominent Monarchs who will also grace the occasion .

According to information at our disposal, the wedding ceremony will be Chaired by distinguished Nigerians, Otunba Tunde Ayeni [CON] and Senator Daisy Danjuma. Also, the Convener of Arise Women, Dr Siju Iluyomade will be the Mother of the Day.

Quincy, a World Health Organization expert on development of Traditional Medicine in Africa is famously known for her natural slimming expertise which has now metamorphosed into full integrated health care outreach as Quincy Naturopathic &Wellness Centre, spearheaded by her daughter Dr Tobi Keeney.

Her popularity which has endeared her to many through her passion for good health is expected to reverberated with guests from social circle, Political, Business, Nollywood and other creative arts like Fuji-Lord King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal who will entertain guests. Beejay Sax is also expected to serenade the atmosphere on the day while Gbenga Adeyinka as usual takes center stage as Masters of Ceremony at the event that promises to be glamorous, show of panache and definitely talk of the town.

 

HOW THEY MET

Ashley Robert

Last year, I met my future husband at a surprise party on January 22nd, 2021. It was a surprise party for his best friend and now best man whose girlfriend had invited me. I had weekend classes and was reluctant but I went regardless. As the birthday boy walked in, behind him came Temi who I glanced at because of his smile. I stayed on the further end of the kitchen and soon enough he came and found a reason to speak to me. We spoke the whole night and when it was time for me to go, he walked me to my car and busted his famous Michael Jackson moves lol.

He took my number and texted me the very next day. He quickly told me he's not the texting type and called me immediately through Facetime. From the very beginning, he had been direct and detailed with every single thing and I think that focus, precision, and consistency encouraged me to give him all my attention. From our first date on February 6th to our conversations about the future, there was no ounce of confusion.

I remember making jest of his Instagram page where he posted a lot of jokes, I had even told my friend I couldn't take him seriously and before too long he showed me all he was about in plain sight and now here we are, getting ready to walk that aisle!

 

What's magical and definitely God divine is, that we wanted the same things, hated and loved the same things even down to the details of our lifestyle. I used to say I finally found someone funnier than me that would always make me laugh. Knowing what we both wanted as individuals before coming together is so key in this journey. Our coming together only allowed us to further develop each other and build the start of something special, strong and God-centered.

 

 

Temiloluwa Ayodele

Where do I begin…… So, I was asked to distract my best friend (now best man) for his surprise party on January 22, 2021. It had been a long day at work, so I was pretty upset I had to drive an hour n a half to pick him up, and then go to a hookah bar. The whole time we were at the bar, I just kept thinking “I hope there are correct babes at this place lol”. Sure enough, I walked in, they turned the lights on, and everyone screamed “surprise !!”; My eyes immediately gravitated toward a beautiful woman in the corner of the room. It was like heaven opened up and God shined his torchlight directly on her because she was damn near glowing that day. I immediately made sure I marked my territory for anyone else thinking the same thing. I waited a couple of minutes and went over to her and we started talking. It was history after that; We spoke the whole night, played games, and as a part of the game we played, she ordered an item from amazon from my phone which I may not be able to disclose at the moment lol. She had class early in the morning the next day but we were both reluctant to leave.

 

It didn’t take long before I knew she was the one, the missing piece, and the last part of the puzzle. From our conversations about God, the future, and the fact that she didn’t sell lashes lol, I was pretty much sold on her very early. Every single one of our thought processes aligned down to the type of flooring we would want in a kitchen. I always wanted a proverbs 31 Woman, so I gave her a little quiz on it. I asked her to go through the whole verse and tell me how it related to her as a Woman. Her answers blew me completely away. We went out on our first date, and everything seemed so natural like we had been dating for years. This feeling never departed from me as much as I tried to avoid it lol. Till today to the glory of God, she has been consistent, caring, loving, and above all God-fearing. I truly thank God for the day he brought her into my life and I pray He continues to bless and grow our union according to His will IJN.

Yoruba Actors, Fala, Oga Bello, Foluke Daramola, Others Release Song for Tinubu's Presidential Bid

Fala

Nollywood veteran actor and producer, Monsuru Obadina a k.a. Fala, has released a campaign song in support of APC national leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu's presidential bid .

 

The actor who shared the preview of the track titled 'League of Actors for 2023' on his Instagram handle, said he did the song with the support of his professional colleagues to boost the 2023 presidential chances of Asiwaju Tinubu.

"It is not only me that is involved in this. My other colleagues like Jide Kosoko, Adebayo Salami (Oga Bello), Yinka Quadri, Ajala Jalingo, Olaiya Igwe, Muka Ray, Taiwo Hassan Ogogo, Kunle Adegbite, Saheed Balogun, Foluke Daramola and others are also part of the song team," he said.

 

Fala noted that the Yoruba movie industry especially believes in Tinubu's vision and plans for a better Nigeria, adding that the former Lagos State governor deserves the support of movie practitioners considering what he has done and still doing in support of the film industry.

 

"So, we believe there is nothing too big to use to pay him back in his time of need. And with this album, we are making a statement in that regard and we know it will go far," he declared.

 

Fala is a foremost Nigerian actor who has put in well over forty years in the make believe profession and still going strong.

The Darker The Night… Apostle Suleman Shares Personal Breakthrough

 

 

This story told by Apostle Johnson Suleman about an amazing breakthrough he encountered in the beginning of his life with Christ, really sums up the essence of Christianity. The account suggests that, indeed, first it was night. Then there was light. According to him, the light of Christ broke through the darkness for him in want, and the glory of the Lord shone round him thereafter.

 

The servant of God who is the senior pastor of the Omega Fire Ministries (OFM) worldwide, shared the encounter that was centered around his beautiful wife, Reverend Lizzy Suleman’s taste for original things. It was about having the courage to demand of God for one’s needs. “Let no one discourage you or pull you away from asking for your needs,” Suleman counsels, adding that, “Christians always win in the end, no matter how long and how hard the path may be.”

 

He tells his story;

“When I got married, my wife liked new things. If my wife should want anything, it has to be brand new. She doesn’t like anything that is already used. I used to like tokunbo (second hand) cars.

My first and second cars were second hand. Of course, my wife agreed that they were okay but she said she would rather we had new cars.”

 

“When she became persistent about her desire for a new car, it got me annoyed and I told her ‘car is car, so long it can carry us about’. One time, we were driving around and my wife spotted a new Corolla car and said ‘that car is fine and new’. I was embarrassed. I did not have money for a brand new car, still I went to ask for the cost of that particular car and I was told it cost four million naira.  I thought it was something I could afford so that I could surprise her with it. I was wrong. I said God  forbid, what am I doing with a four million naira car.

 

“A year later, I went to ask for the cost of that same car, I was told it was now six million. I was down but I had hope that it wasn’t beyond what God could do. I was praying and hoping for God. One day, I was sitting alone and somebody walked up to me. He said he was from Port Harcourt. He brought out a car key and handed it to me. I followed him outside and it was that particular type of car, a brand new Corolla! I called my wife when I got home and gave her the car key. She was shocked. Then she asked if I bought it? I said no, I got it.”

 

In essence, Apostle Suleman said, he is asking true Christians who seem hopeless, merely trudging on and whose ways may seem dark, to know that the darker the night, the greater the light. “When it goes hard for the world, it goes soft for true believers. The darker the night, the brighter the light. For the path of the just is like a shining light,” he reassures.