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Author: Alpha Maidawa

Lami breaks silence on breakup with Jackye
Lami, the ex-boyfriend of former BBNaija reality TV star, Jackye, has broken silence on their break up.
Jackye who revealed a few hours ago that they are no longer together is said to have dumped Lami for a young tech entrepreneur he introduced her to
Reacting to her declaration, Lami stated that he has moved on and won’t do anything to destroy what he worked hard to build.
He wrote: “Let me address this matter once & for all; For those writing & tagging me with negativity, understand I am not pained, I have counted my losses & moved on but ur negative energy requires a check. See bad boys love too & I go all out & give everything such that I become vulnerable but in my vulnerability, I’ve found strength. I am not my past, I am my growing presence & we all have our flaws and mine is been discussed in the public because my ex exposed it & people who don’t know me just judge me wrongly.
“I will never discuss the ex in public because I will not use my hand to try to bring down what I invested in building passionately and with love but how can ya’ll tag me the villain not seeing or mentioning the great works I put in for the subject for years, even the subject no go talk true again as she don scatter my plans in Omahlays Voice and says a lot about how human beings can really be ungrateful. How come I am a bad person for seeing something that is obviously good on TV and mentioning it on my page. Ya’ll want me to be a hater, na am lover not a fighter & I always add value.
“I am an entrepreneur who goes hard for his team, customers and partners but the truth is some people ain’t loyal, break that into many reasoning. To all of you who have been saying things u don’t know, this narrative shouldn’t be coined one-sided because there were many good times & people who know me closely know how I carried my now ex for head like hair but na she call me cheat publicly wey make una dey tear my name apart unjustly without ya’ll asking her about my advantages for 6+ years.
“Wait o did you hear me say anything bad about her? So why say I am pained when actually am very happy & joyful today”.
June 18, 2020
Popular radio presenter, Dan Foster, reportedly dies of COVID-19
Popular OAP, Dan Foster has reportedly died.
Though the actual cause of his death is yet to be confirmed, viral reports have it that the Nigerian-American died of COVID-19.
Before hi death, Dan Foster was popular for his show on Cool FM.
June 18, 2020
D’banj got rape accuser, Seyitan Babatayo, arrested in Lagos
Reports has it that the Nigerian police have arrested Seyitan Babatayo, who accused singer, D’banj, of molesting her at Glee hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos, in 2018. Seyitan’s lawyer, Ojoge, Omileye, confirmed her arrest in an interview with Premium Times on Tuesday, June 16th, in Lagos.
In his words “They arrested Seyitan this morning in Lagos. They arrested our client but somebody is already there to facilitate her release on bail. This matter is coming to Abuja by tomorrow; we are petitioning. The Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) is taking up the petition tomorrow. That is all I can say about it for now,”
According to journalist, Kiki Mordi, Seyitan is has been detained in Sodipo police station, Ikeja, Lagos and hasn’t been granted access to friends, family or a lawyer.
Recall that Dbanj, through his lawyers, Mike Ozekhome Chambers, has asked Seyitan yo to pay N100 million as compensation for falsely accusing him of rape. In a letter signed by his lawyer, Mike Ozekhome, and addressed to Seyitan’s lawyers, the singer demanded that his accuser pays the sum within 48 hours or risk legal action. Seyitan was also asked to write a letter of apology and retraction of her statements be written and published in four national dailies
June 18, 2020
GoFundMe account created to help bail HushPuppi ignored
A GoFundMe account with target of 50 thousand dollars has been created to help save/bail alleged fraudster, Hushpuppi who was reportedly arrested by the FBI and Interpol.
The GoFundMe account was created five days ago and no one has donated any funds yet.
Although reports have it that the account was created by fraudsters who intend to swindle donors of their moneys, Hushpuppi’s associates/family members are yet to refute or debunk it.
see a photo of the page below…
Nigerians have however taken to social media to react to it. See some reactions below…
“People still dey scam with hush name. Mad”
How can hushpuppi be begging for bail money?….. Some Mumu Nigerians go don send in money already, another g boy is cashing out soon”.
Kemi Filani News recalls that Hushpuppi was arrested days ago after he was linked to a fraud on the unemployment insurance program if states in America.
Reacting to his arrest, his former best friend, Mompha took to his official Instagram page and wrote:
“Never mock anyone who is making a trial case cos you don’t know tomorrow, for those who are worried about me, i am safe and sound. No shaking, God never disappoints his own”
June 18, 2020
Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists succumb to military onslaught in NE –DHQ
The Defence Headquarters says more Boko Haram/Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists have continued to succumb to the superior tactics and fire power of the troops of Operation Lafiya Dole in the North East.
The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, in a statement on Wednesday, said that the troops had increased the tempo of clearance operations in the theatres of operations.
Enenche disclosed that the troops of Army Super Camp 11 Gamboru in Borno effectively cleared Kusumu and Warshele Villages which appeared to be the terrorists’ logistics base on June 14.
He added that the troops also neutralised 13 terrorists in an encounter at Kumo, Diime and Sabori where some marauding Boko Haram criminals were hibernating.
According to him, after the encounter, the troops captured 21 locally made guns, two Dane guns, one Sniper Rifle, one 36 Hand Grenade, one Improvised Explosive Device Bomb and two Boko Haram flags.
“Other captured items include five cutlasses, one digger, one spear, five bicycles, three motorcycles, five carts, two loud hailers and one Lister generator.
“The troops equally rescued 32 captives comprising 16 women and 16 children,” he said.
Enenche also disclosed that the troops made contact with a band of Boko Haram logistics couriers attempting to cross from the Mandara Mountains to Banki axis along Pulka – Bokko – Kirawa Road.
He added that two terrorists were neutralised while others escaped with gunshot wounds, adding troops recovered four bicycles and bags of grains from the fleeing insurgents.
According to Enenche, same troops in conjunction with elements of Civilian Joint Task Force on June 10, successfully ambushed and neutralised three terrorists dressed in foreign military camouflage uniform along Pulka – Firgi – Banki Junction – Sabsawa.
He said that the troops also captured two AK47 Rifles loaded with magazines, one Rocket Propelled Gun, one Rocket Propelled Grenade bomb, five extra magazines, 45 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition, one Hand Grenade, one Honda motorcycle, one cell phone and First Aid kits.
The coordinator further disclosed that troops of 151 Task Force Battalion neutralised one terrorist and one other captured alive at Miyanti in Bama Local Government Area.
He added that the troops of 117 Task Force Battalion in conjunction with Civilian Joint Task Force killed one terrorist in an ambush against elements of Boko Haram criminals’ logistics couriers at Gwagwamdi in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno.
According to him, the troops captured one AK 47 Rifle, two AK 47 Rifle magazines, 27 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition, 8 bicycles and bags of foodstuff and clothing materials.
“Additionally, a Toyota Starlet vehicle belonging to the insurgents was burnt during the fire fight.
“Also on the same day, the combined troops of 242 Battalion, Sector 3 Quick Response Force and elements of Strong Response Area Gajiram while on fighting patrol encountered Boko Haram criminals mounted on three Gun Trucks at Jilgata.
“In the process, the gallant troops eliminated five of the terrorists and recovered four AK 47 Rifles.
“One Malam Hassan Bukar earlier abducted by the Boko Haram criminals was rescued while one Toyota Land Cruiser jeep was also recovered by the troops.
“The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai commended the troops for their resilience and patriotism in crushing the remnants of Boko Haram/Islamic State’s West Africa Province criminals.
“He urged them to maintain the tempo as we approach the end of insurgency in the Country.
“Equally, the High Command of the Nigerian Military appreciates troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE for their unwavering commitment in the Theatre,” he said. (NAN)
June 17, 2020
Women want end to skirmishes in some parts of southern Kaduna
Worried by the recent violence that recently hit some parts of southern Kaduna, a women body, Concerned Fulbe Women Group of Nigeria, has urged youths in the area to embrace peace and work together to end the crisis.
President of the Group, Hajiya Halima Usman, made the appeal on Tuesday when she led her colleagues on a courtesy visit to the Commissioner of Police, Kaduna Command, Mr Umar Muri, as part of efforts to end the crisis between some Fulani and other tribal groups.
Usman described the communal crisis in Zongon Kataf Local Government as unfortunate and unacceptable, urging for measures to restore peace “as quickly as possible”.
She said the visit had become necessary so as to inform the police commissioner of the rising violence in the area, adding that they were being carried out by misguided youths who were acting “in a militia-like manner”.
The president said that the women group would embark on advocacy visits to their fellow Fulani people and the rival groups involved in criminal activities to enlighten them on the need for peaceful coexistence.
“We are going to carry out a house-to-house campaign to encourage parents to expose youths involved in criminal activities. Exposing them will help curb criminal menace experienced in the society,” she said.
In his response, the commissioner said that the command swung into action to stop the violence immediately it was informed of the crisis.
“We arrived Zangon-Kataf immediately we were told about the crisis. We still have about 500 policemen stationed at the community to ensure that there is no resurgence. The Police have also rescued more that 1,000 persons trapped in the violence,”he said.
He assured the women that government was doing its best to ensure the safety of all Nigerians.
“The Fulani people are like other Nigerians who are entitled to free movement and security. They can choose to live in any part of the country and also live normal lives,” he said.
The Police officer urged the women to speak to their husbands to help fish out criminals among the Fulani groups as there were bad eggs “in every tribe”.
Muri appreciated the group, especially its resolve to promote peace, and promised to deliver the letter it presented to the appropriate quarters.(NAN)
June 17, 2020
FG, resident doctors meeting stalled
The meeting between the Federal Government and the members of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has ended in deadlock.
NARD had embarked on nationwide strike on Monday to press home its demands for payment of hazard allowance, group life insurance, payment of minimum wage consequential adjustment, among others.
Sen. Chris Ngige, Minister of Labour and Employment during the meeting on Tuesday in Abuja noted that health workers are the essential frontline officers during the COVID-19 pandemic and have suffered great mishaps across the country.
According to him, it is important to let you know that we have reached an agreement in many areas and the government side have shown evidence on the payment of the hazard and inducements allowances.
“We have paid those allowances since last night and it was directly paid into the account of recipients. So, we are hopeful that between the IPPIS office and the Central Bank, that before 24 hours they would all be credited for April and May.
“The payment is not for only Resident Doctors, but also for consultants, nurses, pharmacists, physiologist, mortuary attendants, ICU centres, and all health care workers in COVID-19 designated hospitals and all Federal Medical Centres in designate states.
“We assumed that these issues have been solved because IPPIS have shown evidence.
“We have also agreed on matters that are in court, that we should stepped them down, so that we do not enter areas that are in the purviews of the court.
“Also, on the issue of group life insurance and the employee compensation, we have assured them that they have been paid and we told them they have no right to make claim for the resident doctors or any other health workers that must have had mishap in the cause of work resulting to in death.
” For those who do not die or have mishap or accidents in the cause of their work but became incapacitated, they can always make claims through the Employee Compensation Act, which the Federal Government have already activated,” he said.
Ngige, however, said that the major issues have been take care of while other minor issues such as the compliant about the Head Dention, Port Harcourt, the appropriation for residence programme, which have also been taken care of.
He also noted that the Federal Government have assured the striking doctors that the appropriation for residence programme have been captured in the 2021 budget and would roll over from 2020.
Also, the Minister of Health, Dr Ehanire Osagie, said that Nigeria was the first country in the world where doctors went on strike during a global pandemic.
“The health of Nigerians is very important at this crucial time. We are ready to protect the lives of Nigerians, we are not going to allow our hospitals to fallow.
“The health of Nigerians are very important at this crucial time and the health workforce are essential services, we have pleaded and we have done everything to meet the demands that they have placed on the table.
“We at the Ministry of Health are ready to protect the lives of Nigerians, we are not going to allow our hospitals to fallow. The government have an obligations to support and keep the health every Nigerians.
“The resident doctors have told us that they are not returning to work very soon until certain conditions are met and they cannot keep extending the goal post any time they like,” he said.
He, therefore, said that certain steps needed to be taken, which involves issuing a directive to all Chief Medical Directors, directors of all Federal hospitals and institutions in the country to open up a register of attendance.
He added that by Wednesday morning 7a.m, they should record all those that come to work and all those who do not come to work will be noted and further actions will be followed.
“Those who report to work will be taken as those who are still in service and the register will be closed at 12 noon and by then we will known who want to still be in service, ” he said.
Speaking via phone, Dr Aliyu Sokomba, NARD President said that the resident doctors would call of their strike only when government comes up with tangible evidence.
He added that this is the only way that the strike can be called of within 24 hours.(NAN)
June 17, 2020
EFCC recovers N400m in Sokoto in 6 months
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Zonal Office in Sokoto has recovered about N400 million stolen fund in its numerous operations between January and June 16, 2020.
Mr Abdullahi Lawal, the head of the office said this while speaking with newsmen in Sokoto.
Lawal said that the EFCC also secured seven convictions during the period under review.
He said that about 100 petitions were received by the agency, bordering on advanced fee fraud, money laundry, and land matters.
Lawal said that some leaders of Sokoto traders association were interrogated by the EFCC over alleged diversion of N1 billion loan facility granted by the State Government.
The zonal office is in charge of Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara.(NAN)
June 17, 2020
Nigeria records 31 COVID-19 deaths, record high daily fatality – NCDC
Nigeria on Tuesday recorded 31 COVID-19 related deaths, the highest number of fatalities since the pandemic broke out on Feb 27, the Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC) has said.
The centre also confirmed 490 new cases of the COVID-19, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 17,148.
The NCDC announced this on it’s official Twitter handle.
It said that, as at June 16, 2020, the new cases were recorded in 16 states while no new state reported a case in the last 24 hours.
The NCDC said that Lagos reported the highest number of cases with 142 new cases and FCT was second with 60 new infections.
”The 490 new cases are reported from 16 states- Lagos(142), FCT(60), Bayelsa(54), Rivers(39), Delta(37), Oyo(30), Kaduna(26), Imo(23), Enugu(19), Kwara(17), Gombe(11), Ondo(10), Bauchi(8), Ogun(7), Borno(6), Benue(1).
The NCDC said that till date,17,148 cases have been confirmed, 11,070 active cases 5,623 cases have been treated and discharged deaths, 96, 402 samples have been collected, and 455 deaths have been recorded in 35 states and the Federal Capital Territory.
Meanwhile, NCDC said that Lagos State recorded 25 deaths between June 12 and 15 ; and they were all announced on June, 16.
NAN reports that Investigators working on the United Kingdom-based recovery trial announced that Dexamethasone, a low-cost and widely available steroid that lowers inflammation, improved patients’ chances of surviving severe COVID-19.
During the study, about 2,100 COVID-19 patients were treated with dexamethasone for 10 days. Patients on mechanical ventilation who were given Dexamethasone were 35 percent less likely to die compared to patients on ventilators who did not get the treatment.
In patients on less invasive forms of breathing support, Dexamethasone decreased the risk of death by 20 per cent while patients who did not require any respiratory help saw no improvements after taking the steroid.
The NCDC said that it is aware of recent outcomes from a UK-Government funded clinical trial for COVID-19.
It said that the results support the use of Dexamethsaone as a possible treatment to reduce the risk of death among COVID-19 patients, who require oxygen or mechanical ventilation.
The health agency called on Nigerians to note that the Government of Nigeria has not validated or approved any treatment for COVID-19.
In addition, the NCDC said that the use of Dexamethasone for COVID-19 treatment has not been validated by World Health Organisation (WHO).
“We are aware of ongoing clinical trials conducted by scientists in the UK and will work with our sister agencies to evaluate this emerging data on the use of Dexamethasone.
“We will inform the general public on outcomes following scientific review and validation,” it said.(NAN)
June 17, 2020
This story of Emmanuel Somto, Mr Model International Africa 2019 will inspire you
Every industry has its own stars and people who flip all cards. In Nigerian modelling industry, Emmanuel somto is one of the A-list stars pushing the industry to a great level.
Hailing from Imo, Nigeria, Emmanuel somto, who won Mr teen Nigeria in 2016, has seen his career escalated quickly with major appearances on top-level fashion shows and Tv commercials .
After obtaining his West African examination certificate (WAEC) from Eziama Ikeduru commercial secondary school in 2013 , somto completed his National Diploma in Marketing from the Federal polytechnic Nekede, Imo state.
In a bid to further his education, somto Moved to Bangkok in 2019 to study International Business at Siam University, Bangkok Thailand.
The 23-year model gain wide recognition in the industry after competing in the Mister Model International Pageant with others models from the globe and winning the Mister Model Africa 2019. Few months later, he was signed into Apple Model Management in Thailand as the only native African model.
Recalling his experience into the industry;
“Growing up in Imo, I have always wanted to become a Tv personality and model. I had the chance to work with an agency for the first time in 2012 under House of Dhabry khency. There, I was prepared for Glo The Ultimate Nigerian model and Mr Tourism Nigeria. Never had the chance to place or win any of the title until 2016 when I went for Mr teen Nigeria and was declared the winner.
Speaking on his journey towards winning Mister model Africa he added,” It was really hard. It was my first experience going for an international contest. I was glad I made Nigeria proud and this will be remembered as one of achievements that shaped my entire career”
His incredible versatility is a great indicator that he’s in for a promising career. We can’t wait to see where he place in the nearest future.
June 17, 2020