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African Countries Will Remain In Chains Until They Break Free From Drug Barons – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has kicked against drug barons.
He said Africa will not move forward until they break free from drug barons.
Tinubu went ahead to task the national drug law enforcement agencies in Africa to consolidate the fight against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in their respective countries.
The President warned vehemently that the African continent would remain in chains till it breaks free from the shackles of the criminal enterprises of drug barons and syndicates of illicit drugs.
He sounded the warning in Abuja on Tuesday while declaring open the 31st meeting of the Heads of National Drug Law Enforcement Agencies, Africa (HONLAF) at the Abuja Continental Hotel.
“If we don’t dismantle the criminal enterprises that threaten our future and build a brighter tomorrow for all Africans, we will likely remain in chains in a diseased and amoral world, as will our children and their children,” Tinubu warned.

In his keynote address titled, ‘Rising Above the Drug Threat’, the President who was represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the event, observed that Africa was “at the mercy of a threat that knows neither race nor geography, neither gender nor social class”.
 
To this effect, he enjoined the heads of drug law enforcement agencies to consider the conference in Abuja as a ray of hope and a catalyst for positive change across the continent.
Tinubu thanked the officials for their sacrifices in ensuring a world that is free of illicit drugs.
He said, “This threat has crossed borders and destroyed societies and dreams. Without the moral commitment of the men and women in this room, this threat would have left cities, countries, and even civilizations erased. So, I must commend you for your sacrifices in the bids to keep our world drug-free, sane and safe.
 
“This conference emphasizes your investment across borders to protect us from the devastations of drugs, a threat that only submits to the enforcement of the law.
 
“Therefore, we are grateful to HONLAF and its partners, notably the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, for creating this avenue, for offering intelligence and drug law enforcement officials a grand opportunity to compare notes, collaborate, and build networks that would be several steps ahead of the criminal network of drug transnational organizations.”
 
The President expressed regrets that in the last couple of decades, criminal organisations had made frantic efforts to breach security measures in African countries, all in a bid to pollute the minds of their citizens, adding however that the anti-narcotics agencies have proven to be a thorn in their flesh.
Tinubu, who doubles as the chairman of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), stated: “But while it’s a compliment that drug-law enforcement organizations are a threat to their criminal empires, their desperation must never be taken for granted.”
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Oct 1: FG Releases Programmes For 63rd Independence Day Anniversary

As Nigerians prepare to celebrate its 63rd Independence Day Anniversary on October 1, 2023, the Federal Government has unveiled the programme of events for the day.

Unveiling the programme of events in Abuja on Monday, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, said the theme of this year’s celebration is “Nigeria @ 63, Renewed Hope for Unity and Prosperity.”

He said President Bola Tinubu has sanctioned a modest celebration this year due to the current economic realities in the country, saying that the government is working with organised Labour and other stakeholders to bring succour to all citizens.

Speaking on the programme lined out for the Anniversary, Akume said the events started with the World Press Conference on Monday, September 26, at the National Press Center, Radio House in Abuja.

He said an anniversary lecture will be held on Friday, 29th September 2023, at the National Mosque Conference Center in Abuja, and Juma’at Prayer to be held at the National Mosque.

The SGF stated that a national broadcast by President Tinubu on Sunday, October 1, will be held, and an Inter-Denominational Church Service will also held at the National Christian Centre in Abuja.

He said: “As you are aware, the president has given his approval for this 63rd anniversary to be low-key in line with the present economic realities. The theme of the anniversary is “Nigeria @ 63, Renewed Hope for Unity and Prosperity”.

“In view of the above, the following programmes have been lined up to mark the celebration: World Press Conference on Monday, 26th September at the National Press Center, Radio House Abuja at 11:00 am. Anniversary Symposium/Public Lecture, Thursday, 28th September 2023 at State House Conference Center @ 10 am

“Lecture on Friday, 29th September 2023, National Mosque Conference Center at 10:00 am and Juma’at Prayer at the National Mosque at 1:00 pm. Presidential Broadcast, Sunday, 1st October, 2023 at 7:00 am. Inter-Denominational Church Service on Sunday, 1st October 2023, at the National Christian Center at 10:00 a.m. Military Parade on Monday, 2nd October, 2023 at the Presidential Villa, at 9:00 am.”

The SGF also highlighted the importance of this year’s celebration, having witnessed the seamless, successful, and peaceful Presidential Transition programme from one government to another.

Akume said: “It is particularly important at this time, having witnessed an unbroken democratic record since 1999 as well as the seamless, successful, and peaceful Presidential Transition programme from one government to another. Therefore, this calls for celebration, and we are thankful to God and Nigerians for making this possible.

“Despite political tremors and a wave of coups in some parts of the ECOWAS sub-region, Nigerians have fully embraced democracy with its core values and practices as the best form of governance.

“Democracy affords the citizens the opportunity, through elective structures and processes, to effectively participate in the affairs of their country.

“The relationship between the people and government in a representative democracy is symbiotic: while the citizens support the government, the government provides security, protects, and enhances their interests.”

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Burna Boy Honours Late Indian Friend, Sidhu Moose Wala With Customized Pendant

Burna Boy and Sidhu

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Burna Boy has paid tribute to his late friend and rapper, Sidhu Moose.

The rapper shared a photo of him rocking a pendant that bears the face of the Punjabi rapper who died in 2022.

The Punjabi rapper, who is credited with popularising rap in rural areas, was shot dead on 29 May when his car was ambushed by unidentified gunmen.

Burna Boy and Sidhu Moose Wala shared a close relationship other than just being colleagues in the entertainment industry.

In his hit track, ‘Big 7’, Burna Boy also paid tribute to the late rapper and Virgil Abloh, the late American fashion designer and entrepreneur

The self-acclaimed African Giant featured on Sidhu’s posthumous single titled, ‘Mera Na’ alongside an Indian singer, Steel Banglez.

Honouring the memory they shared, Burna Boy who is known with a Jesus-piece pendant has since replaced it with one that shows the face of Sidhu.

The Police in the Indian capital, Delhi, have made three new arrests in connection with the killing of the singer who was shot 24 times.

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BBNaija All Stars: I Knew I’d Marry My Fiancee First Day I Met Her – Omashola

Evicted Big Brother Naija All Stars houseguest Omashola Oburoh, aka Sholzy has spoken about the love of his life.
He described his romance with his South African fiancée, Britnee, as love at first sight.
The 41-year-old said he knew he would marry Britnee the very moment he set his eyes on her.
Sholzy disclosed this in a recent interview with popular media personality Hero Daniels.
He said, “The very day I met my woman [fiancée], I told her I was gonna marry her. The first day I set my eyes on her, I said you’re gonna be my wife, you’re gonna have my kids, we’re gonna get married.
 
“I’m one person who believes in faith. I told God, ‘Please it’s time. I want to settle down. I have lived this life so much. It’s too fun now. I need to dilute it a little bit. I need a family.’
 
“I told God when you see the person just point it for me and he did. So that’s just it. When I saw her [my fiancée], I knew that we were going to get married.”
Recall that Omashola and his fiancée welcomed their first child together, a boy named Daniel, in February 2022.
The couple will have their wedding in Nigeria this December.
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My Children Brought Out The Human In Me – Kizz Daniel

Star musician, Oluwatobi Daniel Anidugbe aka Kizz Daniel has revealed how the birth of his children changed his life.
He spoke when he featured as a guest on the latest episode of the Afrobeats Podcast hosted by Adesope Olajide.
Speaking on the show, the entertainer noted that his children changed him.
He stated that having children brought out a different sort of humanness in him, making him more social and understanding.
The ‘Shuperu’ crooner stated that being a father makes him want to be a good person, adding that he appreciates the person he has become because of his children.
He said: “Having my kids just made me more human and I appreciate it so much. I can relate with people and connect with people more and I always want to be a good person.”
Speaking of the training he is imbibing in his children, he said he is more of a strict father and a jovial one.
 
“I’m training them to be militants, I have a strong hand, I no dey form Kizz Daniel with them. It’s even their uncle that is spoiling them,” he continued.
In 2021, the singer welcomed his twin boys Jelani and Jalil, who were born on his birthday May 1.
The news was welcomed with great joy by his fans and fellow celebrities with congratulatory messages overflowing.
Following that, Daniel then revealed that his partner birthed triplet boys but they unfortunately, lost the third four days after birth.
He vowed to be a great father to his boys and bought the infant boys’ penthouse apartments in Lekki to that effect.
The singer has mostly kept his children out of the spotlight but continues to train them like a militant as he said.
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I Was Told To Join Cult, Engage In Ritual To ‘Blow’ – Phyno

Popular rapper Chibuzor Nelson Azubuike aka Phyno  has opened up on what he passed through before achieving fame.
According to him, during his wee days as a struggling artiste he was advised to join a cult or engage in ritual if he wished to succeed in his career.
He stated this while counselling up-and-coming artistes on ditch desperation and the so-called ‘easy’ road to success but to rather strive genuinely to attain it.
Following the death of MohBad and the controversies surrounding the unfortunate event, the discourse about artistes desperation for success, being signed to record labels that exploits and subjects them all forms of maltreatment when they attempt leaving has continued to gain waves online.
Ezege, as the rap star is also fondly called, advised young artistes to checkmate their thirst for quick success, be weary of signing with just any record label out of desperation regardless of their the terms and conditions which most times are unfavourable to the artistes.
He explained when some of these label bosses sense desperation in these young talents, they capitalise on it and take undue advantage of them; making them sign contracts that’ll be to their detriment one way or another.
“Some people look at us today and think we got it easy, Not at all”, said the Igbo rap act.
 
“Infact I’ve never loved easy things. Before many people heard of Phyno, I’ve had songs that no one knew exist.
 
“A couple of friends told me to blow, I must join a cult or sacrifice something or someone, I told him the price is too much. I’ll never do such.
 
“I believed in myself and the power of hard work, I started little and today I thank God.
 
“Young talents need to relax, do not be desperate about record deals or being on the spotlight. Keep working, when it’s time you’ll shine.
 
“Imagine begging a label to sign you, what kind of terms will they give you? They already know you are desperate and they will use you. 
 
“At the beginning you might not see it but give it time, you’ll regret it. Nothing pays more than hard work and consistency.”
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Nigeria Doesn’t Have World’s Best Women, Our Girls Lie – Ruger

Popular singer, Michael Adebayo Olayinka, aka Ruger has thrown a shade at Nigerian women.
He claimed that Nigerian women lie a lot and they are far from the best in the world.
According to him, any man who is well-travelled can attest to the fact.
He said this in a recent interview with The Beat 99.9 FM, Lagos.
 
“I can say for sure, we [Nigerians] don’t have the best women in the world. Yes, that’s a fact. No man that has been around [the world] would just say that [Nigeria has the best women].
 
“We have good women but we don’t have the best. You think there are white women that don’t have ‘booties’? They lied to us actually that white girls don’t have booty. Hmm, you need to see. I have seen first hand,” he said.
The ‘Asiwaju’ crooner also said he would never perform with female fans on stage in Nigeria as he does abroad because “Nigerian girls are liars.”
He said, “Personally, I don’t think I would get any girl on stage in Nigeria. Because most people that were criticising me for dancing with female fans on stage at that time were Nigerians. I don’t want no problems man. I will just do my time and leave.
 
“Actually, I don’t want problems with Nigerians. My people are toxic. And most of the girls in Nigeria they are in relationships so I don’t want someone to come for me. Nigerian girls are liars actually.
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Ondo Deputy Gov, Aiyedatiwa Seeks Court Order To Halt Impeachment Plans

Ondo State Deputy Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has requested a court order to halt the impeachment proceedings against him by the State House of Assembly

Aiyedatiwa, in suit No. AK/348/2023, filed at the High Court in Akure on Monday, is requesting the court to, among other things, stop the House of Assembly from impeaching him because it is not competent.

In a letter dated September 25, 2023, from the Chambers of Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa (SAN) and Co. and delivered to the office of the Chief Judge of Ondo State, copies of the court processes were duly attached for the information of the Chief Judge.

Aiyedatiwa also sought orders of injunction to stop the House of Assembly from initiating, continuing, or proceeding with the process of his removal from office as the Deputy Governor of Ondo State.

He is also praying the court stop the Chief Judge of Ondo State from accepting or acting upon any request from the House of Assembly of Ondo State to set up any panel to investigate any acts of gross misconduct against the Deputy Governor.

According to him, the impeachment move is in breach of his constitutional and fundamental rights to fair hearing and that the sacking of his media aides and subjecting him to the Ministry of Information headed by a Commissioner amounts to a breach of his rights and privileges as a Deputy Governor.

The Ondo deputy governor is also seeking a declaration that his office, tenure, status, rights and privileges are protected, guaranteed and secured by the Constitution, and the declaration that in the determination of his civil rights and obligations as a Deputy Governor of Ondo State by the House of Assembly, he is entitled to a fair hearing and that given the utterances and conduct of the House of Assembly so far, there is likelihood of bias against him in the impeachment process.

Aiyedatiwa accused the House Assembly of constituting itself into accuser, investigator, prosecutor and judge while berating them for conducting media trials against him without serving him with any notice of gross misconduct.

In the affidavit in support of the originating summons, it was stated that the House of Assembly embarked upon a media trial of the Deputy Governor purely to scandalize him and incite public opinion against him when indeed, no notice of acts of alleged gross misconduct was served on him.

Named as defendants in the suit filed by Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, SAN, are the Ondo State Government, the Governor of Ondo State, Ondo State House of Assembly, the Speaker of Ondo State House of Assembly, the Clerk of Ondo State House of Assembly and Chief Judge of Ondo State.

See the complete document below.

In the Originating Summons, the Deputy Governor is seeking the following reliefs:

“A. A DECLARATION that the office, tenure and status of the Claimant as the Deputy Governor of Ondo State are creations and establishment of the Constitution by virtue of Sections 186 and 187 of the Constitution, Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as Amended) and the same cannot be tampered with, altered, shortened, withdrawn or jeopardized by the Defendants except and in a manner permitted by law.

”B. A DECLARATION as the Deputy Governor of Ondo State, the office, tenure, status, rights and privileges of the Claimant are protected, secured, guaranteed, governed and regulated under and by the relevant provisions such as sections, 188, 189, 190 and 191 of the Constitution, Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as Amended) and they are to be enjoyed by the Claimant without let or hindrance from the Defendants except and in a manner permitted by law.

”C. A DECLARATION that as the Deputy Governor of Ondo State, the Claimant is entitled to the rights and privileges attached to his office, including but not limited to his media details and other aides attached to his office.

”D. A DECLARATION that in the determination of his civil rights and obligations as the Deputy Governor of Ondo State, the Claimant is entitled fair hearing from the Defendants, and the Defendants are not entitled to take any step or decision in violation of the Claimant’s right to fair hearing.

”E. A DECLARATION that the dismissal of all the media aides and press crew attached to the office of the Claimant as the Deputy Governor of Ondo State by the 1st and 2nd Defendants without prior notice to the Claimant is unreasonable, vindictive, malicious, unconstitutional, illegal and null and void.

”F. A DECLARATION that the Defendants are not entitled to arbitrarily, forcefully, illegally, unduly or in any other manner howsoever interfere with, encroach upon and/or infringe on the constitutional rights and functions of the of the Claimant as the Deputy Governor of Ondo State without due process of law as contained in the relevant provisions of the Constitution, Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (As Amended).

”G. A DECLARATION that as a democratically elected Deputy Governor of Ondo State in a joint ticket with the 2nd Defendant, State, the Claimant is entitled to remain in office as such, freely exercise his rights and discharge his constitutional duties as Deputy Governor of Ondo State within the full time allocated to the office by the Constitution, Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (As Amended).

”H. A DECLARATION that the Defendants are not entitled to take any steps in pursuit of the removal of the Claimant from his office as the Deputy Governor of Ondo State in flagrant violation of his constitutional and fundamental rights.

”I. A DECLARATION that the 3rd-5th Defendants are not entitled to constitute themselves into investigators, prosecutors and judge over trumped-up allegations against the Claimant in relation to his office, tenure and status as the Deputy Governor of Ondo State.

”J. A DECLARATION that the 6th Defendant, the Honourable Chief Judge of Ondo State, is not entitled to receive, act upon and/or consider any request from the 3rd – 5th Defendants for the purpose of constituting a panel to investigate any purported allegation and/or for the removal of the Claimant from office as Deputy Governor of Ondo State in violation of the constitutional and fundamental rights of the Claimant.

”K. INJUNCTION restraining the Defendants and their agents, privies and representatives from interfering with, restricting, disempowering and/or preventing the Claimant from discharging his constitutional duties and functions as the duly elected Deputy Governor of Ondo State in a joint and equal ticket with the Governor of the Ondo State.

”L. AN ORDER forthwith reinstating/restoring the full and total rights and privileges attached or accruing to the office of the Claimant as duly elected Deputy Governor of Ondo State which include, but not limited to the restoration of all media aides and press crew attached to the office of the Claimant as Deputy Governor of Ondo State.

”M. AN ORDER setting aside any purported process or notice of any allegation of Gross Misconduct against the Claimant on the ground that such process or notice is a violation of Section 188 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

”N. SUCH FURTHER OR OTHER ORDER (S) as this Honourable Court may deem fit to make in the circumstances.”

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Preach Your Gospel And Leave Mohbad’s Name Out of Your Ministration – Tonto Dikeh Slam Pastor Tunde Bakare Over His Comment on Late Mohbad

Actress Tonto Dikeh has lashed out at Pastor Tunde Bakare.
This followed the comment the pastor made about late Singer Mohbad, while delivering a sermon on Sunday, September 24.
The clergyman insinuated that the 27-year-old singer who died on September 12, associated with evil men when he was alive.
 
“’How many of you know MohBad? The Nigerian artiste who died at 27? MohBad. When he was drinking and smoking and associating with evil men, he does not know that the harvest will come so soon and that he will soon be cut down at the prime of youth. I am not blaming him, I am just telling you. Is MohBad a good name? Moh Bad”  Bakare said

Reacting to his comment, Tonto asked the clergyman to preach the gospel and leave Mohbad’s name out of his message.
Expressing her disapproval, Tonto wrote
‘’Dear pastor Tunde,
 
@thetbakareiknow
 
When your colleagues are caught with their pants down in unholy sexual activities.
 
We never hear your voice, you never speak nor preach about them..
 
It comes to the death of a boy who is old enough to be your last born and you say “HE REAPED THE REWARD OF HIS ACTIONS.
 
What Actions?
 
Please please please KEEP THE SAME ENERGY with your corrupted Colleagues as you just did today.
 
It’s the anointing of God upon your head that’s making me not go off on this LOSSE COMMENT OF YOURS.
 
I have learnt over the years that if you have nothing nice to say, Keep mute(DONT TALK AT ALL)
 
Preach your gospel and leave mohbads name out of your ministration..
 
I don’t respect old age , I respect the wisdom your exhibit at old age..
 
#ZERODISTRACTION
 
#JUSTICEFORMOHBAD
 
#IMOLE #SAYNOTOBULLYING
 
#STOPBULLYING ‘’
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Strip Obasanjo of All Traditional Titles – Yoruba Group Tells Monarchs

Yoruba World Congress, a socio-cultural and pressure group of Yoruba descent has asked monarchs to strip former President Olusegun Obasanjo of all chieftaincy titles bestowed on him with immediate effect.
The group also mandated the traditional rulers to walk out of any event where he (Obasanjo) is present or has the power to use the microphone henceforth.
Recall that Obasanjo had on Friday, 15th September 2023 at an event in Iseyin, Oyo State commanded some traditional rulers to stand up and sit down.
Following public outcry, the former president was asked to publicly apologise to the traditional rulers.
YWC, has however advised the traditional rulers to strip the elder statesman of all the traditional titles bestowed on him without delay, over his failure to tender an apology.
The group in a statement signed by its Secretary General, Stephen Ajayi enjoined the traditional rulers not to honour any invitation not noble for the position they occupy and speak with one voice concerning the prestigious cultural heritage and the respect it deserves.
The group in the statement made available to DAILY POST on Monday, called on the National Assembly to enact a law for the creation of ministry for the traditional rulers.
“We in Yoruba World Congress Worldwide (YWC) established in the UK is by this open letter, reject and dissociate ourselves from the actions of Obasanjo and call for a revisit of the constitution as regards the traditional councils.
 
“We hereby call on the Federal House of Representatives and the Senate to as a matter of urgency create a Federal Ministry for the Traditional Rulers attached to the Presidency, to manage, secure and sustain our cultural values and heritage. This should have nothing to do with the State or ministries in the state so that our Royal Fathers can get back the respect they truly deserve.
 
“We have waited patiently for Olusegun Obasanjo’s sincere and remorseful public apology to the traditional rulers (our Obas/Kings) present at the event and to the Yoruba race as a whole for defying our cultural heritage in an embarrassing and inhuman manner publicly, which was never tendered. YWC hereby advice our Kabiyesis’ to:
 
“Walk out of any event that he (Obasanjo) is present or have the power to use the microphone. Not honour any invitation that is not noble for the position they occupy going forward.
 
“Speak with one voice concerning our prestigious cultural heritage and the respect it deserves.Strip Obasanjo off all Yoruba Chieftaincy titles bestowed on him with immediate effect”.

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