Popular singer, Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe, aka Kizz Daniel, has hailed the legendary 2Baba for his impact on his musical career.
According to him, his success story won’t be complete without working with the ‘African Queen’ crooner.
Referring to 2Baba as his mentor, Kizz Daniel expressed strong desire to collaborate with the legend.
On his X handle on Friday night, he wrote: “The Journey no fit complete without a 2baba Collabo @official2baba.
Funeral arrangements for the burial of the late Nollywood actor John Paul Odonwodo have been released by his family.
Junior Pope and four other actors drowned after their boat capsized in the Anam River in Anambra State on April 10 while returning from a movie shoot.
Of the 12 individuals who boarded the ill-fated boat, only seven were rescued alive, while five died, including Junior Pope.
The details of funeral arrangements for the late actor, signed by Divine Odonwodo on behalf of the family, indicated that besides the April 23 requiem mass at Saint John-Mary Vianney Parish in Asaba, Delta State, another requiem mass is scheduled to be held at Christ the King Catholic Parish, G.R.A., Enugu, on May 13.
Liverpool are set to pay Feyernoord a compensation fee around €13-15m to land Arne Slot as their next manager.
This was revealed by football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, on Friday night.
Both clubs have been in negotiations over the week over Slot, who has expressed his desire to join the Premier League side.
Romano wrote: “Arne Slot will be the most expensive Dutch coach ever as Liverpool will pay compensation fee around €13-15m.
The British monarch, King Charles III, will resume his public duties next week following a three-month break to focus on his treatment and recuperation.
A few months ago, the British monarch was diagnosed with an undisclosed type of cancer and has been receiving treatment.
However, Buckingham Palace on Friday said the monarch would be visiting a cancer treatment centre on Tuesday, the first of several public appearances he will make in the coming weeks.
According to the palace, one of his first major engagements will be to host a state visit by the emperor and empress of Japan in June.
The Nigerian government has said the N50,000 Conditional Grant Scheme to Nigerians is ongoing as 150,000 of one million targeted citizens have received disbursement.
The Minister of Trade and Investment, Doris Uzoka-Anite, disclosed this in a recent statement through her official X handle.
“Grant disbursements are ongoing; 150,000 of the 1 million targeted payments have been issued as of this week.
“If you’re verified and awaiting funds, we appreciate your patience. For full transparency, a list of all beneficiaries will be released upon completion,” she said.
Former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, has denied paying the sum of $720,000 school fees for his children using the state government’s funds.
Bello was reacting to the claim by the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede that he withdrew $720,000 from the state’s coffer to pay for his children’s school fees before leaving office.
The governor described the remark as misleading, stressing that the receipts in public domain were released by his lawyers.
In a statement signed by his Media Officer, Ohiare Michael, the former governor said his children have been attending the American International School, Abuja, before he became governor and he has been paying their fees as at when due.
Ajuri Ngelale, presidential spokesperson, announced the
appointment of Ovia, chairman of Zenith Bank, in a statement on Friday.
Ngelale said Tinubu believes that Ovia will bring his
immense wealth of experience to ensure that no Nigerian student suffers a
paucity of funds in the quest for tertiary education.
On April 3, Tinubu signed the student loans amendment bill into law to provide Nigerians with quality and accessible education.
The Nigerian movie industry has again been thrown into mourning after the news of the death of another veteran Yoruba Actor Ganiyu Oyeyemi popularly known as Ogunjimi, surfaced on social media on Friday.
Ogunjimi’s death was announced by a Yoruba actor, Kunle
Afod, in a post on his Instagram page.
Mourning the actor, Afod wrote, “We tried our best but God
loves you more.
“May his soul rest in
peace. Baba Ogunjinmi, RIP, Sun re oooo.”
Femi Falana, human rights lawyer, says the army has no right to declare suspects wanted over the murder of 17 officers in Okuama community of Delta state.
The army had declared eight suspects wanted, including
Clement Ikolo, a traditional ruler in the state.
Citing a previous lawsuit in a letter addressed to Lateef
Fagbemi, attorney-general of the federation (AGF) and minister of justice,
Falana said the duty of the troops is to send a formal report to the police
which is legally tasked with investigating alleged murder.
The senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN) faulted the army for
not observing due process, saying obtaining a court order precedes declaring
suspects wanted.
Chairman of the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission, PCACC, Muhyi Magaji Rimin Gado has described the withdrawal of policemen attached to the agency as corruption fighting back.
Addressing newsmen in his office, he said policemen working
in the Commission exhibit professionalism and do not compromise especially when
investigating high profile cases.
“If you are fighting corruption you step on toes and you
would not be forgiven. So corruption is fighting back.
“From the look of things there are people trying to stop the
commission from its work,” Rimin Gado stated.
The federal government has announced plans to set up a $10 billion diaspora fund to attract investment from citizens living abroad.
In a post on X on Thursday, Doris Uzoka-Anite, minister of
industry, trade and investment, said the federal government is seeking bids
from asset managers to set up the fund.
The initiative, the minister said, is expected to support
critical sectors including infrastructure, health care and education to grow
the economy.
Uzoka-Anite said the fund will be guided by an advisory
board comprising limited partners, calling on eligible firms to express their
interest in its management.
President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria is well positioned to power the clean energy future of the world, including Europe, with its high-grade lithium deposits.
Tinubu spoke on Thursday during a meeting with Prime
Minister Mark Rutte of the Netherlands, at his official residence in The Hague,
according to a statement by Ngelale Ajuri, the presidential aide.
Tinubu said Nigeria offers immense opportunities across a
pool of sectors, adding that his administration is deepening reforms to enhance
the investment climate.
He said Nigeria seeks robust, balanced, and mutually
beneficial partnerships that will spur value-addition in areas like solid
minerals.
“Taking a holistic
view of the world order, there is a tremendous opportunity between us across
trade spheres but especially in solid minerals, where we have high-grade
lithium deposits that we know can power the clean energy future of the world,”
Tinubu said.
“There is excellent value-additive opportunity in Nigeria.
The world knows us for oil. They will soon know us for greater innovative
exploits in other areas.
“We have an extremely dynamic youth population in Nigeria.
It is a young country. 70% of our people are under the age of 30, and when we
are referring to 200 million plus citizens, it represents both a massive
workforce and a massive market for Dutch and other international investors.
“If our young people
know they can achieve a good future in Nigeria, they will stay home and build
our nation to greatness.
“Lawful migration of trained Nigerian minds and hands will
be a benefit to Europe, and irregular migration will no longer be a source of
fear in Europe if we partner effectively.
“This is what we want and it is why we are adamant about
providing student loans and new credit opportunities to not only enhance the
skills of our people but also to ensure that they can access a higher quality
of life within their legitimate incomes.
“We will transform our economy, and our young people will be
the reason why.”
Responding, Rutte said Tinubu’s economic reforms have
engendered greater confidence in the Nigerian economy by international
investors.
He said Dutch investors have recently activated another set
of $250 million worth of new investments over the next few months, including a
$100 million investment in a waste-to-wealth industrial facility in Lagos
state.
“You are promoting democratic governance and the solutions
it can bring in dealing with problems of development,” the prime minister said.
“I saw you take the courageous decision to deal with fuel
subsidies and other reforms, and we are interested in what allowed you to take
the decisions that many before you could not take.
“And you took those
decisions early in your term. It shows rare determination and your stand in
ECOWAS, all of these point to your commitment in leadership.”
Tinubu also assured of his commitment to develop the
partnership between the European Union (EU) and Nigeria, adding that symbiotic
economic ties remain the best long-term path to sustainable and mutual
prosperity.
Agboola Ajayi, the winner of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial primary poll in Ondo, has described his election as a ”victory for democracy”.
Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, the deputy governor of Bayelsa, who
chaired the electoral committee that supervised the poll, announced Ajayi as
the winner of the election in Akure, the state capital, on Thursday.
Ewhrudjakpo said Ajayi scored 264 votes to defeat other
aspirants.
In his acceptance speech after winning the party’s ticket,
Ajayi said the election was transparent, free, fair and devoid of rancour.
Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has again reiterated his administration’s commitment to weed criminal elements out of Kogi State.
Ododo disclosed this on Friday during the unveiling of new operational vehicles for the Kogi State Vigilante Service in Lokoja.
He said, “These operational security vehicles which is the first installment of several hundreds to be provided over the next few weeks will advance the safety and security of lives and property in all parts of the state as it stands as one of our most significant operational response yet to recent upsurge in criminal activities in some parts of the state.
“The recent launch of the Metropolitan Quick Response in Lokoja and other major towns in the state and this unveiling of operational vehicles are among series of evolving security measures geared towards ensuring that we keep our environment safe and to build on the solid foundation of the security architecture laid by the immediate past administration in the state.
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS) has confirmed the abduction of Assistant Controller Abdulraman Ibrahim Gelele in Niger State.
Gelele, who was attached to the Niger State command of the service, was reportedly kidnapped along Minna-Ilorin Road on April 17, 2024.
According to reports, the abductors initially made contact with both Gelele’s family and the NCS Command in Minna but subsequently cut off communications.
In a statement issued on Friday, Niger State NCS Comptroller Mohammed Isa confirmed Gelele’s abduction.
