I’ll resign from office if you mention one thing you have done for Rivers as minister- Governor Wike challenges Rotimi Amaechi

 

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state has challenged his predecessor now Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, to mention his contributions to the state in his capacity as a Minister.

 

Wike threw the challenge while reacting to Amaechi’s claim that he, Amaechi, is one of the best governors the state has ever had. While speaking at the funeral of Adolphus Karibi-Whyte, a former justice of the supreme court on Sunday, September 27, Amaechi complained of rising insecurity, bad roads, and intimidation of the judiciary in Rivers state.

 

“You have lost your voice. The sage (the late justice) has gone under and nobody is speaking. When I was governor, I gave people voices, but they have blocked those voices. Everyone is scared. We are going back to when Ateke held sway. We are going back to the period where we run away from our people. We are back to a period when nobody could speak. But from next year, I will begin to speak, if nobody wants to speak.'' Amaechi said

 

Speaking in an interview with AIT on Monday September 28, Governor Wike challenged the former governor to mention one developmental project he has brought to the state as a Minister.

 

“Rivers people will ask you, what will you tell us. You’re doing rail to Niger Republic, which one have you done in your state?

As minister of education, I brought faculty of law to Port Harcourt. I brought N500 million grant to Ken Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic, I built so many schools. As a minister, I’m proud.

You’re a minister, tell Rivers people I brought this, mention one. If you mention one, I’ll resign now. Mention what you’ve brought to Rivers people to convince them. We’re too educated for you to go to Kalamari to incite them.

He said judges lost their voice. He’s right, why won’t they? A man who shut down the court for two years, NBA didn’t say anything. So, if he is now saying that NBA lost their voice, he’s right. Today, nobody talks about it that’s why he has the audacity to tell NBA they’ve lost their voice.

You went to a supreme court justice house to tell him the president is not happy with him, why won’t judges lose their voice?

I also heard him say he’s the best governor. I have no problem about that, he’s very right. If a man can close the court for two years, why would he not be the best governor?” Governor Wike said

 

Governor Wike in the interview alleged that Amaechi spent N12 billion in fumigating the state while he was in office and yet mosquitoes still bite people in the state.

“One of the things that made him the best governor, for fumigation of a state like Rivers state, we paid over N12 billion naira so that there would be no more mosquitoe. Today, mosquito is still biting me.

He is not one of the best, he is the best. Who would have done all he did without being the best?” he said

NA WA........French primary school teacher who spent £35k covering his body in tattoos is banned from kindergarten because he gives children nightmares (photos)

 

A French primary school teacher, who spent £35,000 covering his body in tattoos was forced to stop teaching at a kindergarten because he gives children nightmares.

 

Mr. Sylvain Helaine was teaching at the Docteur Morere Elementary School in Palaiseau, a suburb of Paris, last year when the parents of a three-year-old complained to the school authorities about his appearance. 

 

His body, face, and tongue are covered in tattoos, and the whites of his eyes were surgically turned black. 

 

 

Mr. Helaine, who is considered to be France's most tattooed said he was teaching when the parents said their son was scared after seeing him last year. 

 

Months later, he said the school authorities informed him that he would no longer teach kindergarten children after the complaint.

 

 

'I think the decision they took was quite sad,' said Helaine. 'All of my students and their parents were always cool with me because basically they knew me,' he added. 

 

'It's only when people see me from far away that they can assume the worst.'

 

A spokesman for the local education authority said an agreement was reached with Helaine to move him away from teaching kindergarten. 

 

 

Pupils under six 'could be frightened by his appearance', the spokesman said. 

 

Despite the setback he faced, Helaine said he would stick with his career as an English teacher. 'I'm a primary school teacher... I love my job.' 

 

The 35-year-old who now teaches children from the age of six up also said that pupils can see past his appearance after the initial shock.

 

 

He said: ‘All of my students and their parents were always cool with me because basically, they knew me’.

 

 ‘It’s only when people see me from far away that they can assume the worst.’ 

 

He added he hoped to show his pupils they should accept people who are different from the norm. ‘Maybe when they are adults they will be less racist and less homophobic and more open-minded,’ he said.

 

Helaine, who has spent £35,000 on his body transformation, started getting tattoos at the age of 27 while teaching at a private school in London. 

 

SEE HIM........Former Delta state Governor Uduaghan dumps APC, returns to PDP

 

Former Governor of Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has formally defected from the All Progressives Congress to the Peoples Democratic Party.

 

Uduaghan who formally rejoined the PDP on Monday September 28, at his hometown, Abigborodo in Warri North Local Government Area of the State, defected to the APC where he contested and lost the Delta South Senatorial seat in 2019 to incumbent Senator James Manager.

 

Confirming his return to the PDP on Facebook, the former Governor wrote; 

 

“I AM BACK HOME. I am back to join forces with other party leaders to strengthen our party, the largest Party in Africa -PDP!

“Haven tasted the other side, it feels refreshing to be back home! Thank you all for receiving me back. It feels like I never left. God bless you!”

Present cracks may lead to Nigeria’s break-up - Vice President Yemi Osinbajo warns

 

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has warned that Nigeria may break up if efforts are not made to address the "existing cracks."

 

Osinbajo gave the warning while speaking at an interdenominational church service to commemorate Nigeria’s 60th Independence anniversary on Sunday, September 27.

 

The Vice-President who was represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, at the National Ecumenical Centre, where the anniversary service was held, said efforts to mend the crack might be opposed, but such opposition would be defeated with focus and consistent prayers.

 

Making reference to the biblical story of how Nehemiah championed the rebuilding of the broken walls of Jerusalem, Vice President Osinbajo said

 

“The story should be a challenge to every Christian in Nigeria. It’s only that kind of Nehemiah’s love that will make us, as Nigerians, to rebuild the cracks we have in our walls today.

For us in Nigeria, Nehemiah should be taken as a metaphor for those Nigerians who either reside in Nigeria or outside, to cry to God to use the abandoned opportunities in Nigeria to address our challenges of nation-building.

Fortunately for us, our walls are not yet broken, but there are apparent cracks that could lead to a break if not adequately addressed.

Nehemiah started with fervent prayers, seeking the face of God and pleaded with his king to allow him to return to Jerusalem to rebuild the broken walls because the wall signifies peace, security, contentment and prosperity. It represents the essence of the state of the nation.

There’s an urgent need for a Nehemiah in our country, Nigeria, today. And like Nehemiah faced opposition in his efforts to rebuild the walls, any Nigerian that desires to rebuild Nigeria must also be ready to face stiffer opposition which will come in torrents. It can only be diffused by consistent focus and prayers.”

EYAAA............."I've been depressed for a couple of days" Ini Edo says as she shares photo of her damaged skin (photo/video)

 

Ini Edo took to Instagram to share a candid photo and a video of the damage done to her skin after she changed her skincare product....watch

https://www.instagram.com/p/CFqfSNHjALW/?utm_source=ig_embed 

 

The actress explained that due to the Coronavirus pandemic, she couldn't access her regular skincare products and a friend recommended an alternative which she tried but it ended up damaging her skin.

 

She said the damage to her skin has made her depressed. She added that her face looks like she has eczema and she hasn't been able to use any products on her skin for days.

 

Sharing the photo and video, she wrote:

 

DISCLAIMER: I am not trying to bleach!!
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I really really love my #Brownsugar.
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This is skin care product gone bad! What can I do? I am currently on set and it’s quite embarrassing especially because it looks like eczema 
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I need to fix this. I will keep you posted

 

Watch the video below.

FG suspends new electricity tariff for two weeks following agreement with TUC and NLC

 

The federal government has suspended the new electricity tariff for two weeks, after the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress suspended its planned nationwide strike scheduled to begin today Monday, September 28. 

 

The suspension was announced following the agreement that the deregulation of the oil sector and increase in pump price was to remain as the government rolls out palliatives for labour. At the meeting, it was also agreed that Electricity tariffs should be suspended by the Federal government for 2 weeks with a joint Committee headed by the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyami, to examine the justification for the new policy.

 

The suspension was contained in a communique jointly signed by labour leaders and the Federal Government representatives, and read by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, after an extensive meeting that ended in the early hours of Monday September 28.

 

According to the communique, “The parties agreed to set up a Technical Committee comprising Ministries, Departments, Agencies, NLC and TUC, which will work for two weeks, effective Monday, September 28.

 

The committee will examine the justifications for the new policy, metering deployment, challenges and timeline for massive rollout.

 

The Technical Committee membership is as follows: Mr Festus Keyamo(SAN), Minister of State Labour & Employment, Chairman; Mr Godwin Jedy-Agba, Minister of State Power, member; Prof. James Momoh, Chairman, National Electricity Regulatory Commission, member; Engr. Ahmad Rufai Zakari, SA to Mr. President on Infrastructure  member/Secretary; Dr. OnohoOmhen Ebhohimhen, member (NLC); Comrade Joe Ajaero, member (NLC); Comrade Chris Okonkwo, member (TUC), and a representative of DISCOs, member.

 

The Terms of Reference (ToR) for the suspension with regards to the new electricity tariff are as follows:

 

-To examine the justification for the new policy on cost-reflective Electricity Tariff adjustments.

-To look at the different Electricity Distribution Company (DISCOs) and their different electricity tariff vis-à-vis NERC order and mandate. “

-Examine and advise the government on the issues that have hindered the deployment of the six million meters.

-To look into the NERC Act under review with a view to expanding its representation to include organized labour.

-The Technical sub-committee is to submit its report within two weeks. During the two weeks, the DISCOs shall suspend the application of the cost-reflective electricity tariff adjustments.

-The meeting also resolved that the following issues of concern to Labour should be treated as stand-alone items: “The 40% stake of government in the DISCO and the stake of workers to be reflected in the composition of the DISCOs Boards. An all-inclusive and independent review of the power sector operations as provided in the privatization MOU to be undertaken before the end of the year 2020, with Labour represented.

-That going forward, the moribund National Labour Advisory Council, NLAC, be inaugurated before the end of the year 2020 to institutionalize the process of tripartism and socio dialogue on socio-economic and major labour matters to forestall crisis.” 

 

Regarding the argument over the increase in pump price, the Federal government says it has made available some palliatives to the labour unions for all its members. The communique stated:

 

-To cushion the impacts of the downstream sector deregulation and tariffs adjustment in the power sector, the Federal Government will implement the following:

-A specific amount to be unveiled by the government in two weeks; time will be isolated from the Economic Sustainability Programme Intervention Fund and be accessed by Nigerian Workers with subsequent provision for 240,000 under the auspices of NLC and TUC for participation in agricultural ventures through the CBN and the Ministry of Agriculture.

-The timeline will be fixed at the next meeting.

-Federal Government will facilitate the removal of tax on minimum wage as a way of cushioning the impacts of the policy on the lowest vulnerable.

-Federal Government will make available to organized labour 133 CNG/LPG driven mass transit buses immediately and provide to the major cities across the Country on a scale up basis, thereafter to all state and local governments before December 2021.

-Housing: 10% be allocated to Nigerian workers under the ongoing Ministry of Housing and Finance initiative through the NLC and TUC.

 

Following these terms of references, the NLC and TUC agreed to suspend the planned industrial action.

 

See copies of the communique below

NA WA........IN ISSELE-AZAGBA........Gunmen abduct Catholic priest in Delta for the second time

 

Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen have abducted a Catholic priest in Delta state for the second time in four years

 

Rev. Fr. Jude Onyebadi, the Parish Priest of Saint’s Peters & Paul, Issele Asagba, was said to have been monitored and kidnapped in his farm, at the weekend, where he went to inspect his farm, workers and pay them for the work done.

 

Back in December 2016, he was kidnapped on his farm and released a few days after.

 

This time around, Fr. Onyebadi was taken into the bush alongside three workers in his farm. The three workers were later set free while the priest is being held incommunicado.

 

The search party organised by the family members of the priest in conjunction with locals in the area, including members of the local vigilance group, have not yielded the desired results.

 

Communication Director, Catholic Diocese of Issele Uku, Rev. Fr. Charles Uganwan, who confirmed the development, said that the matter had been reported to the security agencies and that members of the church had embarked on prayers for his release unhurt.

 

He said the kidnappers have not made any contact or demanded ransom.

 

He, therefore, pleaded with the kidnappers who may not know that he is a priest to release him unconditionally.

 

When contacted, the state’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Onome Onovwakpoyeya, confirmed the incident, saying: "The police have been dispatched to the bush to rescue the Catholic Priest."

Full text of FG and Labour agreement

 

JOINT COMMUNIQUE ON THE RESOLUTION OF TRADE DISPUTE BETWEEN THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA (FGN) AND THE ORGANIZED LABOUR REPRESENTED BY THE NIGERIA LABOUR CONGRESS (NLC) AND THE TRADE UNION CONGRESS (TUC) HELD AT THE STATE HOUSE BANQUET HALL ON SUNDAY, 27TH SEPTEMBER 2020

 

A Bipartite Meeting between the FGN and the two Labour Centres – Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC),

 

Having been convened at the Banquet Hall, State House, Abuja to discuss emerging labour issues arising from recent cost – reflective Electricity Tariff adjustments and deregulation of the downstream sector of the Petroleum Industry,

 

Recognizing the public outcry and protest over the recent Federal Government twin policies on Electricity Tariff Reform and full implementation of deregulation of the downstream sector of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry resulting in the planned nation-wide industrial action by Organised Labour, Bearing in mind the spiral and negative impact of COVID-19 pandemic on world economy,

 

Further bearing in mind that due to impact of COVID-19 pandemic the world is undergoing socio-economic transition which has affected price stability, sustainability of enterprises, employment, and other socio-economic indices,

 

Acknowledging that the spiral and negative impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the global economy has given rise to the need for a new socio-economic order,
Recognising the need to sustain enterprises for retention and creation of jobs as well as sustainable growth and development,

 

Acknowledging the need for social concertation between the Federal Government and workers’ representatives, namely the two Labour Centres – The NLC and TUC. 

 

To aid in the dialogue and communication, the Federal Government side made presentations to show the state of economy and the drive behind the recent cost – reflective Electricity Tariff adjustments and deregulation of the downstream sector of the Petroleum Industry,

 

Bipartite meeting to address and resolve the issues in dispute between the FG and Labour Centres were held on September 15, 24, and 27, 2020,

 

After exhaustive deliberations on the issues raised by Labour Centres, the FGN stated that it has fashioned out palliatives that would ameliorate the sufferings that Nigerian workers may experience as a result of the cost – reflective Electricity Tariff adjustments and deregulation of the downstream sector of the Petroleum Industry. The palliatives will be in the areas of transport, power, housing, agriculture and humanitarian support.

 

After thorough debates and negotiations on various issues raised by all parties, the following resolutions were reached and mutually adopted:

 

ELECTRICITY TARIFF REFORMS

The parties agreed to set up a Technical Committee comprising Ministries, Departments, Agencies, NLC and TUC, which will work for a duration of two (2) weeks effective Monday 28th September 2020, to examine: the justifications for the new policy in view of the need for the validation of the basis for the new cost reflective tariff as a result of the conflicting information from the fields which appeared different from the data presented to justify the new policy by NERC; metering deployment, challenges, timeline for massive roll – out.

 

The Technical Committee membership is as follows:

Mr Festus Keyamo, SAN – Hon. Minister of State Labour & Employment – Chairman

Mr Godwin Jedy-Agba – Hon. Minister of State Power – Member

Prof. James Momoh – Chairman National Electricity Regulatory Commission – Member

Engr. Ahmad Rufai Zakari – SA to Mr. President on Infrastructure – Member/Secretary

Dr. Onoho’Omhen Ebhohimhen – Member (NLC)

Comrade Joe Ajaero – Member (NLC)

Comrade Chris Okonkwo – Member (TUC)

1no. Representative of DISCOS – Member

 

The Terms of Reference (ToR) are as follows:

 

To examine the justification for the new policy on cost – reflective Electricity Tariff adjustments.

 

To look at the different Electricity Distribution Company (DISCOs) and their different electricity tariff vis-à-vis NERC order and mandate.

 

Examine and advise Government on the issues that have hindered the deployment of the six million meters.

 

To look into the NERC Act under review with a view to expanding its representation to include organized labour.

 

The Technical sub – committee is to submit its report within two (2) weeks. During the two weeks, the DISCOs shall suspend the application of the cost – reflective Electricity Tariff adjustments.

 

The meeting also resolved that the following issues of concern to Labour should be treated as “stand – alone” items:

 

The 40% stake of Government in the DISCO and the stake of workers to be reflected in the composition of the DISCO’s Boards.

 

An all-inclusive and independent review of the power sector operations as provided in the privatization MOU to be undertaken before the end of the year 2020, with Labour represented.

 

That going forward, the moribund National Labour Advisory Council (NLAC) be inaugurated before the end of the year 2020 to institutionalize the process of tripartism and socio dialogue on socio – economic and major labour matters to forestall crisis

 

DOWNSTREAM SECTOR DEREGULATION

 

Consequent upon the critical review of the various challenges of the downstream sector of the Nigeria oil and gas industry vis a vis the incalculable losses associated with a subsidy regime the Country has been incurring in terms of, stifled growth in the downstream sector, diminished human capital development and massive financial leakages and flight. This is in addition to the dire financial circumstances of the Federation that precludes any ability to sustain any subsidy on PMS and making deregulation of PMS inevitable. Consequently, the Parties agreed to the following:

 

All parties agreed on the urgency for increasing the local refining capacity of the nation to reduce the overdependency on importation of petroleum products to ensure energy security, reduce cost of finished products, increase employment and business opportunities for Nigerians.

 

To address (1) above, NNPC to expedite the rehabilitation of the nation’s four refineries located in Port Harcourt, Warri and Kaduna and to achieve 50% completion for Port Harcourt by December 2021, while timelines and delivery for Warri and Kaduna will be established by the inclusive Steering Committee.

 

To ensure Commitment and transparency to the processes and timelines of the rehabilitation exercise, the management of NNPC has offered to integrate the national leadership of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association (PENGASSAN) into the Steering Committee already established by the Corporation.

 

A Validation team comprising the representatives of the NNPC, Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), NUPENG and PENGASSAN will be established to monitor progress of the rehabilitation of the refineries and the pipelines/strategic depots network and advice the Steering Committee periodically.

 

Post rehabilitation, NNPC shall involve the PENGASSAN and NUPENG in the process of establishing the operational model of the Nation’s refineries.

 

The Federal Government will facilitate the delivery of licensed modular and regular refineries, involvement of upstream companies in petroleum refining and establishing framework for financing in the downstream sector.

 

NNPC to expedite work on the Build Operate and Transfer framework for the nation’s pipelines and strategic depots network for efficient transportation and distribution of Petroleum products to match the delivery timelines of the refineries as agreed.

 

The Federal Government and its agencies to ensure delivery of 1 million CNG/LPG AutoGas conversion kits, storage skids and dispensing units under the Nigeria Gas Expansion Programme by December 2021 to enable delivery of cheaper transportation and power fuel. A Governance Structure that will include representatives of organized Labour shall be established for timely delivery.

 

GENERAL INTERVENTION

 

To cushion the impacts of the downstream sector deregulation and tariffs adjustment in the power sector, the Federal Government will implement the following:

 

A specific amount to be unveiled by the FGN in two weeks’ time will be isolated from the Economic Sustainability Programme Intervention Fund and be accessed by Nigerian Workers with subsequent provision for 240,000 under the auspices of NLC and TUC for participation in agricultural ventures through the CBN and the Ministry of Agriculture. The timeline will be fixed at the next meeting.

 

Federal Government will facilitate the removal of tax on minimum wage as a way of cushioning the impacts of the policy on the lowest vulnerable.

 

Federal Government will make available to organized labour 133 CNG/LPG driven mass transit buses immediately and provide to the major cities across the Country on a scale up basis thereafter to all States and Local Governments before December 2021.

 

Housing: 10% be allocated to Nigerian workers under the ongoing Ministry of Housing and Finance initiative through the NLC and TUC.

 

Consequently, the NLC and TUC agreed to suspend the planned industrial action.

 

ORGANISED LABOUR;
___________________ __________________
Ayuba Wabba, mni Quadri Olalaye
NLC PRESIDENT TUC PRESIDENT

_________________ __________________
Emmanuel Ugboaja Musa Lawal Ozigi, mni Secretary General NLC Secretary General TUC

_________________ __________________
Williams E. Akporeha Festus Osifo
NUPENG President PENGASSAN President

___________________ __________________
Martin Uzoegwu Chris N. Okonkwo
President NUEE President, SSAEAC

FOR GOVERNMENT:

__________________ _______________________
Timipre Sylva Festus Keyamo, SAN
Hon. Min. of State Petroleum Hon. Min. of State Labour & Employment

__________________ _____________________
Alh Lai Mohammed Godwin Jedy-Agba
Hon. Min. of Information & Culture Hon. Min. of State Power

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Sen. (Dr.) Chris Nwabueze Ngige, OON, MD.
Honourable Minister of Labour & Employment

_______________________________
Boss Mustapha
Secretary to the Government of the Federation

Many men are stuck in bad marriages because of the heavy settlement payouts - Daddy Freeze writes on Dr Dre and Nicole's divorce saga

 

Media personality, Daddy Freeze has written on Dr Dre and Nicole Young's divorce saga which has taken several dramatic turns in the last few weeks. 

 

Daddy Freeze who noted that many women are suffering yet stuck in bad marriages here in Nigeria, added that many men are also stuck in bad marriages abroad because of the heavy settlement payouts and the costs of divorce.

 

The media personality also wondered why Nicole will be asking for $2 million a month, adding that the claim of her supporting Dre's career is "bullsh*t" because she didn't produce any hit song with him. 

 

Daddy Freeze wrote; 

 

Many women are suffering, yet stuck in bad marriages here in Nigeria.
Abroad, in many instances it’s the other way around; many men are stuck in bad marriages because of the heavy settlement payouts and the costs of divorce.
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Dr Dre’s wife asking for $2 million a month is a clear example.... What’s he going to be left with in 5 years?
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Cut the “she supported his career” bullshit! did she produce the damn hit songs with him?
This is why many men in America stay in dead marriages.
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I’m here to bring a balance to the narrative, not turn women into agents of oppression and men into victims, please let’s be guided. ~FRZ

 

 

 

Trauma of living in exile in US led me to Christ - Remi Tinubu

 

Oluremi Tinubu, wife of All Progressives Congress chieftain Bola Tinubu has revealed that the trauma of being alone in the US with little kids and without her husband led her to Christ.

 

The Lagos Central Senator disclosed this in an interview on Television Continental. Remi Tinubu who recently celebrated her 60th birthday, added that it was when she became the first lady of Lagos at a young age she knew she had to seek God’s guidance to handle the responsibilities that came with the position.

 

She said; 

 

“Like I said, if you get into a position you never envisage in your life time that you will ever occupy, you believe it is a privilege and God must have made you to become that. So you have to go back to God and ask ‘how do I do this. 

“Thank God before I became the first lady, we were in self exile for almost five years and when you have problem, the only person you run to is God. So while I was in the US, I went to church, that was when I became born again.

“I went into exile as an Anglican, came out as a Pentecostal. I remember I was looking for God from one church to another, it was very difficult. When I came back, l had amnesia, I lost my memory, it was traumatic for me and that’s why I don’t like attending social gatherings because people walk up to me and I don’t recognise them anymore.

“It was traumatic for me because I was around 34, first time of being separated from your husband, and then you are stuck with two children with a lot of responsibilities.

“My husband couldn’t come see us until 18 months after. They locked them up for a while during the Abacha period and to see us, they have to go through neighbouring borders and the only passport he had was a diplomatic passport that couldn’t get him to UK because there were sanctions on diplomats because of June 12.

“He had to get to a neighbouring country to get their passport to come see us. Through that passport, he came to see us once every six months. But for me to raise the children to go to school, they were very young, it was traumatic for me. So to come back and become a first lady, it was something else.”

 

The ordained minister of the Redeemed Christian Church of God also revealed what its been like, living in a home with a husband who is a Muslim. 

 

Remi Tinubu added; 

 

“When I met my husband, I didn’t know it was a big deal. We’re from the Anglican Church. Then, a lot of Christians married Muslims. It was my sister that introduced us. 

“One of the things that was profound for me, when we both went to see my dad, my dad asked him ‘are you a Muslim?, that was the first time I heard that. You’re a Muslim, I hope you won’t prevent my daughter from going to church and he promised not to.

“The point is he is quite respectful of my faith and if someone respects you it is quite right you show the same respect. He respects my faith, I respect his so there is no conflict.

“He doesn’t stop me from praying even if some pastors come around. He also has a lot of pastor friends that I met through him.

“My husband is very liberal when it comes to faith,  being married to a Muslim I never had any problem. But when it is time for me to put on hijab during his events, I’ll do that but that doesn’t change my faith.

“He didn’t impose his faith on our children, I raise my children as Christians despite they bear Muslim names.”

You've always hated Igbos - Mike Ezuruonye slams Kunle Afolayan for sharing DM screenshot in which he was tagged a fraudster

 

Nollywood actor Mike Ezuruonye has slammed filmmaker, Kunle Afolayan for sharing screenshot of a DM he got in which he (Mike) was tagged a fraudster. 

 

In the DM screenshot Kunle Afolayan shared, Mike Ezuruonye was accused of scamming women. The filmmaker also attached a caption which read "Help Me, He wants to kill me". 

 

However reacting to this, Mike Ezuruonye stated that people have been impersonating entertainers to defraud people all around the world. He also recalled how a fraudster who impersonated him was arrested months ago by the EFCC. 

 

The actor further accused Kunle Afolayan of hating Igbos and also recounted how the filmmaker said years ago that “Igbos are the ones spoiling the movie industry and he doesn't like casting them.”

 

He wrote; 

 

@kunleafo
The small respect I had for you is gone,yes I wrote u that in your sick DM.
U touched the wrong guy by posting this on your twitter and Instagram stories...
Guy,U buy wrong Market!!

U now acting like u don’t know impersonators are using Actors/Musicians/politicians /celebs fake profiles and videos to Defraud people world over????
Or haven’t u seen the ones caught in my respect and even jailed for impersonating me by @officialefcc ????.

Why am I surprised ,you’ve always HATED IGBOS..Are we going to forget in the Press ur statement years ago saying
“IGBOS are the ones spoiling the movie industry..U dont like casting them.”
Well this IGBO ain’t like u cos he was born in Lagos and speaks flawless Yoruba..And loves the Yoruba people
U Tribalistic human!!!!!

Guyyyyy I don come meet u for anything for this life???...OMO HOLD YOURSELF O,before we for inside Nollywood go talk your matter outside..Rubbishhh
Kunle U ARE TOO SMALL to bring me down with this stuuuuuupidddd unethical act...smh
If u were wise ,wouldn’t u as a colleague call me ,ask questions before posting this Rubbish on your Instagram and Twitter?...
WHO DOES THAT....Obviously u...Mtcheww

DUDE,,,if u want a problem ,boyyyyyyy BRING IT ON ...I’m so freaking READY!!!.
I’ve never called OUT any of my colleagues on social media but NIGGA u messed up this time ..smh
Good Riddance to Bad Rubbish

Question
Where were u when GOD CHOSE ME???

 

Filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has responded to actor Mike Ezuruonye's allegation of being anti-Igbo by sharing a DM screenshot in which he (Mike) was tagged a fraudster. 

 

Making a clarification on why he shared the post, Kunle Afolayan said he intended to "jocularly send a message to purveyors of fake news and unproven allegations that they should free him and by extension his other colleagues of such mindless allegations."

 

He added that he did not just share the message to subtly disprove such accusations but to send a signal that he frowns against such intrusive messages.

 

On being anti-Igbo, Kunle stated that the "array of star colleagues and subject matters treated in his films, in addition to the staff in his workforce and friends in and out of Nollywood will easily put a lie to the cheap anti-Igbo toga that Mike has pitiable tried to dress him with."

 

Kunle also shared his DM exchange with Mike Ezuruonye .

He wrote; 

 

"Mole, Mountain and My Brother Mike Ezuruonye

I'm compelled to publicly offer a response to Mike Ezuruonye's diatribe against my person.

On Thursday, I shared on my Instagram timeline a message posted on my comment section about an unfounded insinuation of his involvement in scams.

With a message in Yoruba, which I inscribed on the post: "E gba mi o. Ewo n temi?" (Spare me, what's my own) I had shared the post on my timeline with the intention to jocularly send a message to purveyors of fake news and unproven allegations that they should free me and by extension my other colleagues of such mindless allegations.

It was not just a message to subtly disprove such accusations but to send a signal that I frown against such intrusive messages.

Sadly, my colleague and brother took it badly even after exchange of private messages to explain the harmless intention behind my post.

Not only has he called me out openly and making a social media feast of his disavowal, he has also accused me of being anti-Igbo.

He is wrong!

While my apology to him subsists, because it's only fair; it is pathetic of him to bring needless ethnic sentiment into a mere molehill of an issue that can't be fancied as a mountain.

To me, it didn't matter that the sender of that message is apparently Igbo. What's important is that my post drew no negative comments until Mike decided to raise the roof.

To dissppoint Mike and other ethnic jingoists, this molehill issue isn't enough for me to climb the rooftop to shout my detribalised Nigerian nature. The array of star colleagues and subject matters treated in my films, in addition to the staff in my workforce and friends in and out of Nollywood that i associate with, will easily put a lie to the cheap anti-Igbo toga that Mike has pitiable tried to dress me with.

My utmost regard is always reserved for him as a man of honour and large heart that I knew him to be.

Ire
Kunle Afolayan

 

 

Here are also screenshots of his DM exchange with Mike Ezuruonye below; 

 

Actor Mike Ezuruonye has shared a clapback tweet to Filmmaker Kunle Afolayan's response to his call out post. 

 

Recall that Kunle Afolayan had responded Afolayan had responded to actor Mike Ezuruonye's allegation of being anti-Igbo after he shared a DM screenshot in which he (Mike) was tagged a fraudster. 

 

However in a clapback tweet after the response, Mike Ezuruonye wrote; 

 

Common sense is like deodorant, the people who need it most never use it 

 

 

 

SEE THEM......Suspected cultists arrested for allegedly shooting 16-year-old boy while mourning dead colleague in Ogun

 

Eight suspected members of a dreaded cult group, Black Axe (Aiye), were arrested in Ogun State for allegedly shooting a teenager during a procession in honour of their departed colleague.

 

Spokesperson of the State Police Command, Abimbola Oyeyemi, who confirmed the development on Sunday, September 27, said the cultists were arrested following a report lodged at Ogijo Police Station where a 16-year-old boy, Onome Iduru, was rushed to after being shot in the stomach by the cultists.

 

According to the PPRO, the cultists shot the teenager, dispossessed him of his phone and then went ahead to unleash terror on the community.

“Upon the report, the DPO Ogijo division CSP Muhammed Suleiman Baba led his men to the scene where eight members of the violent group namely: Olatunji Opeyemi m’ 26, Ayuba Oduola m’ 25, Sobowale Abiodun m’ 28, Sobowale Sunday m’ 25, Adelowo Olalekan m’ 32, Kareem Lanre m’ 21, Emmanuel Adebisi m’ 21 and Tobiloba Wasiu m’ 20 yrs were arrested after serious encounter with the policemen,” he said.

 

Oyeyemi said a banner designed with the group’s insignia to announce the death of their member was recovered from them while the injured victim was taken to Oladayo Hospital for medical attention.

 

 

Meanwhile, the State Commissioner of police, Edward Ajogun, has ordered the transfer of the suspects to the state criminal investigation and intelligence department for further investigation.

 

CHEI........Graphic: Photos of soldiers, policemen, CJTF operatives killed in Boko Haram attack on Borno governor's convoy

 

15 operatives died when Boko Haram ambushed the convoy of Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, on Friday, September 25.

 
The attacked which happened between Monguno and Baga areas of the state also left many injured including civilians.

 

Among the dead were security personnel comprising eight policemen, three soldiers, four Civilian Joint Task Force operatives.

 

A Commander of the Civilian JTF, Muazu Alhaji Misiya on Sunday, September 27, posted photos of the security operatives killed and wounded in the attack.

 

"Fallen heroes. Rest in peace." he wrote.

It was gathered that the governor had left Maiduguri for Baga that Friday, to prepare for the planned return of internally displaced persons from Maiduguri to the camps in Baga.

 

The attack is the second attack on the governor’s convoy in recent times around Baga.

 

See more photos of the dead and injured persons below...

 

 

EYAAA..........I have been wearing the same shoes for the last 12 weeks, there is just no point dressing to kill same souls Jesus told you to save - Leke Adeboye shares 'fashion nugget'

Leke Adeboye, son of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Pastor Adeboye, has shared some 'nugget' the lockdown experience made him realize. 

 

In an Instagram post he shared, Leke stated that he has been wearing the same shoes for the last 12 weeks. He added that there is no point dressing to kill the same souls Jesus told you to go save. 

 

Leke wrote; 

 

Lockdown made me realise, I really don't have anything to prove to anyone. I have been wearing the same shoes for the last 12 weeks (special occasions Sundays). I'm just grateful I have legs to wear shoes. If anyone is not happy about my same shoes. Wait until I'm wearing just the same outfits. There is just no point dressing to kill the same souls JESUS is told you to go save!

Remain Safe and most importantly remain Saved! Happy Sunday again.

 

 

Update: "My people will burn Nigeria to the ground if they look for me!" - Nigerian lesbian, Amara warns people tagging police to her posts

 

A Nigerian lesbian, Amara has threatened that "her people" will burn Nigeria down if anything happens to her.

 

Recall that Amara had earlier shared a photo of herself with other lesbians hanging out together...'lesbianing and loving' she captioned the post.

 

Apparently after her tweet went viral, some people started tagging the Twitter account of the Nigerian police to her posts, hence the warning.

"see bah!!!! if you ever look for me. My lovers. if you ever look for me! Do not be quiet. Do not be fucking quiet!" She wrote on Saturday.

 

"For everyone tagging Nigerian police to my posts.  my people will burn down Nigeria. to the fucking ground. Let them look for me first" she added.

 

 

 

Some of "her people" replied to her tweet, saying they won't stay quiet. 

 

"We will burn it down till there is nothing left1" one wrote.

 

 

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Some Nigerian Twitter users have reacted to a photo of a group of lesbians, shared on the platform.

 

One of the ladies, Amara, had shared the photo with the caption; 

 

This picture is important!!! two lesbian couples in Nigeria lesbianing and loving. #whenthegaysgather

 

 

Here's how Nigerians reacted to the photo below;