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Author: Alpha Maidawa

I don’t believe Buhari is in charge in Aso Rock- Wole Soyinka
Nobel laureate, Wole Soyinka, says he does not believe that the President, Muhammadu Buhari, is in charge of affairs in the country.
Speaking on Thursday during an interview on PlusTv Africa, the renowned writer said the answer to the nation’s problem is decentralisation, adding that there’s a need for the people to be historically conscious.
Soyinka was reacting to an open letter written by Umar Dangiwa, retired colonel and former military administrator of Kaduna, to Buhari over the president’s knack for appointing people from his section of the country into office.
“First of all, I was appalled by the silence that followed this revelation. I think those who are responsible for this criminal lopsidedness should be punished. It is not sufficient just to discuss it. It’s criminal,” Soyinka said.
“I have said this before. I don’t believe there is really anybody in charge in Aso Rock. I’m sorry to say this. I’ve been studying the trend over the past year and a half and I believe this president is not in charge of this nation, in so many aspects and directions. I’m convinced he’s not really and totally with it.
“It’s so serious. It is not the fact alone, we know the history of this. We know what it has caused the nation and we know it isn’t over yet. And you say are launching an enquiry. That’s not enough. This man is not in charge.”
June 5, 2020
Buhari nominates Okonjo-Iweala for position of WTO DG
The President,Muhammadu Buhari, has approved the nomination of Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala for the position of director-general of the World Trade Organisation.
It was reported on Thursday that Buhari withdrew the candidacy of Yonov Agah, Nigeria’s permanent representative to WTO, for the same position.
The election is scheduled to hold in Geneva, Switzerland in 2021 for a four-year term that would run from 2021 to 2025 after former Director-General of the organisation, Roberto Azevedo, stepped down a year to the end of his second term.
“The embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and permanent mission to the African Union and United Nations Economic Commission for Africa present compliments to all embassies and permanent missions in Addis Ababa and has the honour to inform that the Federal Government of Nigeria has withdrawn the candidacy of Ambassador Yonov Frederick Agah for election to the position of director-general of the World Trade Organisation,” the letter read.
“Nigeria is therefore pleased to request the support of esteemed AU member states as well as permanent missions and embassies in Addis Ababa in favour of the candidacy of Okonjo-Iweala.”
Agah is Nigeria’s permanent representative to the WTO and the organisation’s deputy director-general.
Okonjo-Iweala currently chairs the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization, a public-private global health partnership with the goal of increasing access to immunisation in poor countries.
She also sits on the board of Twitter and is a former managing director (operations) at the World Bank.
June 5, 2020
Halima Abubakar threatens to call out billionaires who are guilty of rape
Actress Halima Abubakar has joined the campaign against rape by threatening to expose some billionaires who are allegedly guilty of rape.
Her threat comes amid the rape and murder of Uwaila Omozuwa and Barakat Bello.
Omozuwa, a student of the University of Benin, was raped and murdered inside a church where she had gone to read.
A few days later, Barakat was also found dead inside her house after she was raped.
This has led to outrage from Nigerians who took to social media to call for an end to rape in the country.
One of those who lent a voice is Halima Abubakar who fingers billionaires as guilty as well.
Halima Abubakar wrote: “STOP TELLING PEOPLE WHEN TO TELL THEIR EXPERIENCE. WE CALL IT TRAUMA!! DONT TELL ANYONE, THE TIME FRAME TO COMPLAIN ABOUT RAPE. IF WE ARE GOING TO REPORT RAPE OR HARASSMENT. HALF OF THE MEN ARE QUILTY. DONT SHAME PEOPLE AND YOU QUILTY. BUT HIDE AND INTIMIDATE AND EVEN BLOCK THEIR INCOME. DONT LET ME CALL, SOME OF YOUR FAVS AND BILLIONAIRES. EVERY ONE IS JUST INCONSIDERATE. FROM THE COMMON MAN TO THE HIGH AND MIGHTY. SHUT UP……….RAPE IS RAPE. DONT MAKE ME CALL YOU OUT……. ANYONE WHO DOES NOT SUPPORT THIS MESSAGE IS A RAPIST TOO”.
June 4, 2020
‘God of the disqualified’, Tacha praises God as she makes 7.5 million in 2 hours
Disqualified Big Brother Naija star, Natacha Ibinabo Akide, professionally known as Tacha has taken to social media platform, to praise God.
This is coming after the Rivers born serial entrepreneur launched a new product, “Power Tacha”, which is suction wireless power bank.
Tacha launched with 500 pieces and in less than two hours, it was already sold out.
Each of the power banks costs 15 thousand naira. This amounts to 7.5 million naira gross income in lee than two hours.
Celebrating it, she wrote;
“God of the DISQUALIFIED!!! I give THANKS!!”
“WE FUCKING SOLD OUT!!!!!!!! WE CONFIDENTLY BRAG DIFFERENTLY!!!! 500PCS SOLD OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SOLD OUT!!!!!!!! FUCKING SOLD OUT IN 2HRS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
Tacha of Big Brother Naija was disqualified on Friday night following physical violence she indulged into with a fellow housemate, Mercy on Friday morning, 27 September.
She was born on 23rd December, 1995
She is a graduate of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education in Rumuolumeni Port Harcourt, Rivers State. She would pick her phone over sleep, any day. She hails from River State. She is an Instagram Influencer and Video Blogger widely famous for putting a logo of Davido’s record label – DMW on her chest.
June 4, 2020
Artiste hosts maiden virtual drama festival to sensitise virtues of African culture
Anthony Oluwabiyi, Chief Executive Officer, Theatre Centrik, on Wednesday urged Nigerians to imbibe strong African moral values that are capable of making the continent great.
Oluwabiyi made the call during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos.
He said that the promotion of African culture and theatrical performances would spur hidden talents to display their creativity.
He told NAN that he would be presenting a virtual drama festival that would educate Nigerians, as part of his efforts to enlighten citizens on the essence of embracing African cultural values.
According to him, the maiden virtual drama festival would hold on June 17 in commemoration of the 2020 edition of Green African Arts Festival (GAAF2020).
He said that the festival tagged: “Dance from Dusk to Dawn” would bring to the public the fantasy of stage performance and the beauty of African Theatre.
” The play will centre on the theme of love; the intrigue and passion of love, the purpose and value of love and the true essence of love.
” It intends to re-enact in us the power of love as a veritable tool for self-discovery and fulfilment in Africa Arts and Culture.
” it will expise the strong hope that love brings and the unity it creates in the family, community, nation and the world at large.
” Theatre Centrik has the vision to nurture and utilise poetry lines along with dance and drums to entertain, educate and create awareness through stage performances on virtual screens,”he said.
Oluwabiyi said it was of paramount importance to still promote African culture even while the COVID-19 ravaged the would as culture had huge role to play in successfully combating the virus.
He said that Agnes Olayemi and Kingsley Bassey would be the supporting Directors while Halimath Alabi would be the Dance Director with other renowned actors and dancers .
He noted that the festival would be like the ancient exhibition of theatrical beauty of the Greco-Roman world.
” I believe that the stage in a drama itself is like the pulpit where the true message of unity and development can be spread abroad and my works are centered on positive change through theatre.
” I urge every art lover to link up with us on Theatre Centrik Facebook page on June 17, from 12 p.m. to 3p.m., it promises to be enlightening,” he said. (NAN)
June 4, 2020
PMAN mourns Majek Fashek; pioneering of ‘Kpangolo’ Beat
The Performing Musicians Employers’ Association of Nigeria (PMAN) has described the late Majekodunmi Fasheke, popularly knobwn as ‘Majek Fashek’ as a wonderful music maker/performer and the creator of the of ‘Kpangolo’ Beat.
Obi Casmir, the President of PMAN, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday that the death of Fashek, the ‘Rainmaker’ was a big loss to the Nigerian music industry.
NAN reports that Fashek died on June 1 at the age of 57 in New York, having battled a prolonged health issue.
“The PMAN family is in a state of mourning because a wonderful, talented music maker, performer and the creator of ‘Kpangolo’, a unique beat had reached his bus stop and disembarked.
“The health challenge did not allow him to live beyond 57 years but it is not the length of years one spends on earth, but the depth of life lived,” he said.
The PMAN boss popularly known as ‘Voombastic Uncle P’ added that Fashek’s album ‘Send Down the Rain’ has remained unique as he also died on June 1 which was a rainy day.
Also, Koffi ThaGuru, a commedian and a singe told NAN that Majek Fashek was a unique figure, irreplaceable and there were no two of his kind even in the Reggae music.
ThaGuru said that the death of Fashek came as a soothing relief as the image, pain and suffering of the rain maker in recent years had been very troubling.
“Fashek was one of a kind, but the stress of his health challenge was just too much, so it was better that he had gone home to rest.
“Personally, I think he is now at peace with his creator.
“He was one of the last laps of reggae musicians we have left; so a big void has been created with his exit, being a star who was cherished by both children and adults,” he said.
According to him, the present day music enthusiasts hardly follow his genre, but for those of us who came up with the sound and doctrine we will feel the impact of Fashek’s death a lot.
“May his spiritual spirit rest in peace and I am also extending my condolences to the family, fans, the music industry and the nation at large,” he added.
Majek Fashek started his music career in the 1980’s–he released the popular ‘Send Down the Rain’ 1987.
And in 1988, he released ‘Prisoner of Conscience’ which fetched him six PMAN awards including Album of the Year and Reggae Artist of the Year Awards. (NAN)
June 4, 2020
Ebenezer Obey describes late Majek Fashek as humble, creative musician
Legendary Juju Musician, Ebenezer Obey on Wednesday said that the late Reggae musical icon, Majekodunmi Fasheke popularly known as “Majek Fashek” was a humble and creative musician.
Obey told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos that the reggae maestro’s death was a painful one, leaving behind a huge vacuum to be filled in the entertainment industry.
Majek Fashek died in New York on June 1, at 57.
Obey said that Fashek was always fond of removing his cap and genuflecting to greet him, which exemplified a humble man.
” I commiserate with the family of Majek Fashek, and pray that the Lord will take care of the family he left behind.
” Nigeria has lost a very talented musician; the reggae musical world has lost one of its greatest musicians.
” I know him to be a very creative and humble man who always genuflect to greet me whenever he sees me, he is always calling me ‘Baba’.
” There is nothing we can do because death is inevitable, I pray that the Lord will be with the family and console them: may his soul rest in peace,” he said.
Obey urged the Federal Government to ensure Fashek’s works and times were properly documented in order to ensure he is recognised in the history of Nigeria.
He said the late reggae musician deserved to be honoured because he had contributed to the growth of the Nigerian entertainment industry.
Fashek, a Nigerian singer, songwriter and guitarist, was best known for his 1988 album ” Prisoner of Conscience” which includes the multiple award-winning single “Send Down the Rain”.
He was also known as ‘The Rainmaker’ and worked with various notable artistes worldwide. (NAN)
June 4, 2020
Uti Nwachukwu is bisexual and treats men with more respect”
A Nigerian lady, Kambili Korie, has taken to micro blogging platform, Twitter to accuse Big Brother Africa star, Uti Nwachukwu of rape.
The lady also revealed some can of warms about the model cum actor.
According to her, the Igbo born media personality is bisexual and treats men with more respect.
She made all these revelation in series of tweets. Read her posts below…
“I said to myself, “NOW IS THE TIME” I have lived in torment and self blame these past three years. It was five minutes for UTI NWACHUKWU but until justice is served,it’ll be a lifetime for me.I’ll be giving full details in this thread. #SayNoToRapist #whyididntreport”
“As at 2017, Uti and I were casual friend. I was an apprentice in a men’s cloth shop then and that was where we met. I knew from day one that Uti was very hot tempered and should never go close to sharp objects when angered. #SayNoToRapist #whydidntireport”
“What I didn’t know was that he was capable of sexual harassment and rape. The first time he saw me he told me I looked good and he had a soft spot for melanin skin girls. I blushed, and had to tell everyone that I got a complement from a “star””
“He had a girl back then, Angela. She was pretty and melanin too. He came around with her most times and my co workers and I really loved her cos she was nice. Such that when Uti made his first advance at me, I waved him off.”
“Uti asked if we can be friends, I agreed. Who wouldn’t want to be friends with a star? We hanged out a few times and I felt he was fun to be with. He even promised to connect me to a popular modeling agency.”
“The first time I went out with Uti, I told him we were just gonna be friends. I didn’t want any problem with his girl because she liked me a lot and we were on the verge of becoming friends. I wasn’t a virgin then.”
“But I had my reservations. He tried convincing me to visit him, but I told him”I don’t want your girl to break my head”. The common female slang then. He then asked to come to my house. I was sharing an apartment with one of my female friends.”
“We were actually comfortable but then I felt a little insecure aboutthe apartment. I felt someone like Uti should be welcomed in a glamorous apartment. I tried to wave the idea off and told him we should just keep hanging out,but he was insistent so I gave in”
“He finally came around and everything went fine. We talked, we laughed and that was it. We got closer after that day. When I realized I was beginning to develop feelings for Uti, I had to give him a little space.”
“He kept coming close,I kept keeping my distance. One fateful day,he came around without letting me know. My roommate wasn’t home then. I was a bit angry with him for the surprise visit but I didn’t consider it a big deal.”
“He made advances at me. Told me I was the prettiest girl he knew and that he was obsessed with me. I told him we could talk this out. He fled up. In his words “I always get what I want”. And that was when he forced himself on me.”
“When I told my roommate about it,she didn’t believe it. I told one of my coworkers, he never believed. That was when I decided I won’t mention it again. Uti went ahead to tell the guy I was dating, that I have been trying to seduce him.”
“I’ve been broken since then. He made me see all men as beasts. Worse more, I couldn’t speak out because nobody will believe me anyway. I see him smile on tv shows like he is an angel. He is none other but SirUTI”
However, another twitter user called her a liar, saying Uti likes guys not girls; “Uti likes guys you’re lying.”
She replied;
“Uti is a bisexual. He treats his guys with more respect but he’s more into women”
June 4, 2020
‘Soon you will be on a wheel chair’ – Kemi Olunloyo places huge curse on Davido
Following Davido’s leg injury that has restricted him to the use of crutches, Controversial journalist, Kemi Olunloyo has taken to twitter to reveal her wish for the 27 year old.
According to Madam Kemi, Davido will soon use a wheel chair instead of crutches.
Sharing pictures of Davido moving with the crutches, Kemi wrote;
“Walk the walk, talk the talk. Sorry is an easy word to say, soon it will be a wheelchair”
Recall that few days ago, the 55 year old accused Davido of lying about his newly acquired mansion in Banana Island. She added that the singer is a clout chaser and the house he claimed he bought in Banana Island is an audio house.
June 4, 2020
Actress Anita Joseph refers man who wants to ‘have her’ to his mother
Controversial Nollywood actress, Anita Joseph has issued a stern referral to a follower who wants to have her for few minutes.
The followers who’s handle is “Clark.timi” took to the comment section of the married script interpreter’s Instagram page to make his request.
He wrote;
“Can I have you for a few minutes, please. I think I will be the happiest man on planet Earth”
Anita Joseph who appears irritated by his comment blasted him. She replied;
“have your mother ist sir…”
Nollywood actress Anita Joseph is one of the actresses that have not only been around for long but have also proved their worth as movie stars. Anita Joseph has had her fair share of controversies, high and low moments in the Nigeria film industry since her incursion 16 years back.
Anita Joseph walked down the aisle on 14th February, 2020 with her Yoruba born boo, Michael Fisayo Olagunju, also known as MC Fish.
June 4, 2020