A popular Fuji musician, Taye Akande Adebisi, also known as Taye Currency, has dismissed a report circulating on social media platforms that he fainted in London, the United Kingdom.

There were concerns about the musician’s health on Wednesday after a report emerged that he collapsed in London during his performance and was rushed to the hospital.

In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Tope Eluyefa, the fuji musician expressed surprise at the unfounded claims that had been spreading, asserting that he is in good spirits and robust health.

He emphasised that his recent performances were streamed live on various social media platforms, attesting to his well-being and negating any suggestion of collapsing or requiring hospitalization.

While dispelling the rumours, Taye Currency called for responsible journalism, emphasising the importance of verifying facts before dissemination.

The singer underscored the need for unity and prayer in Nigeria to address prevailing challenges, mentioning his observance of fasting even while in London.

He said: “I want to reassure my global audience, especially my fans in Nigeria, along with my family and friends, that I am fit, healthy, and actively engaged in my endeavours worldwide.

“The propagation of such rumours only serves the interests of my detractors. Thanks to the Almighty, I’ve been energetically fulfilling my commitments.”

Nigerian rapper, MI Abaga has opened up on why most talented artists seek solace in drugs.

The 'Bad Belle' crooner has brought attention to the widespread problem of mental health difficulties in the entertainment industry.

In an interview, MI Abaga voiced his worries, about how people in the creative field are prone to these kinds of problems.

According to MI Abaga, because they are constantly subjected to rejection, hopelessness, and negativity, creatives—including artists—are especially susceptible to mental health issues.

He underlined that for prosperous artists, the circumstances worsen, and many turn to drug addiction as a coping strategy.

“Creatives are generally more at risk of mental health challenges to the extent that even when we are in the middle of it, there is no support. We face a lot of rejection, hopelessness, and negativity. Yet, when one becomes successful, it gets even worse.

The problem is so big and many artists are turning to drug abuse. We need to tackle the issue collectively to find ways to help creatives in Nigeria and Africa when faced with rejection,” MI Abaga said.

A cleric, Rev. Canon Tony Mukoro, has been rescued from suspected kidnappers by the Edo State Police Command.

Spokesperson of the command, SP Chidi Nwabuzor, who confirmed the incident to newsmen on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, in Benin said one AK 47 rifle, one expended AK 47 shell, two pump action guns, 14 live cartridges, one cap, and a bag were recovered from the suspects.

The victim was reportedly abducted by suspected gunmen at Isihor community in Ovia North-East Local Government Area of the state while returning home in his car.

According to the PPRO, the Divisional Police Office in Ugbowo, Benin, received information that hoodlums accosted and kidnapped Mukoro in his Toyota Highlander car.

Operatives of the division immediately swung into action and intercepted the vehicle.

"They engaged the hoodlums in a gun duel. The hoodlums fled during the cross fire and the victim was rescued unhurt,” he said.

He said efforts were ongoing to arrest the fleeing suspects and bring them to justice.

Three persons alleged to have killed 17 officers and men of 181 Amphibious Battalion, Nigerian Army, Otuama, Delta State, last Thursday have been arrested.

This is according to a report by Vanguard.

The report stated that the suspects were arrested in Port Harcourt yesterday and moved to Army headquarters, Asaba, where they are currently being held.

However, the military yesterday moved in swamp buggies to the besieged Okuama community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State in continuation of the ongoing razing of the community.

The two swamp buggies, which were offloaded from trailer trucks onto barges at the Bomadi Police Division waterfront, were then transported to the creeks.

A source who spoke from a neighbouring community disclosed that the heavy vehicles were seen transported on barges through their community waterways towards Okuama.

“Yes, I saw them passing through our river towards Okuama. They’re heavy machines, but nobody can tell their mission there,” she said.

Meanwhile, the chairman of the Akugbene community in Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State has been released from detention by men of the military Joint Task Force, JTF, Bomadi Division.

It was gathered that the community chairman and others detained Monday over the harbouring of the fleeing chairman of Okuama and other suspects secured their release yesterday after producing the alleged perpetrators under the community’s custody.

The security situation at Bomadi and its environs is still tense, as armoured vehicles and men in uniform are seen strategically in the town.

Popular Canadian rapper, Drake has gifted a pregnant fan $25,000 after she appealed to him to be her baby daddy.

According to People Magazine, this happened at the Frost Bank Financial Center in San Antonio, Texas, as part of his “It’s All a Blur Tour with J. Cole”.

The 'One Dance' crooner saw the expectant mother in the front row with a sign pleading for him to be her rich baby daddy in a now-viral concert video.

His well-known song, Rich Baby Daddy, which includes Sexyy Red and SZA, was referenced in this course.

After spotting her, he said:

“She’s got a sign that says I’m five months pregnant, can you be my rich baby daddy?’.Well, first of all, I don’t wanna offend your real baby daddy, but I would love to.”

Drake stated that he wanted for the safety of the expectant fan to remove her from the packed mosh pit.

Then he proposed to give her $25,000 so she could start a profitable baby business.

He declared:

“First of all, get you out of the pit so we can put you somewhere safe like the VIP or some s,” he told the fan. “Cause you can’t be pregnant getting bounced around. When I start playing some of these slappers, we can’t have you getting pushed around. Second of all, I’d love to give you $25,000 so you can be a rich baby mama.”

The Tinubu-led federal government has commenced the nationwide distribution of 42,000 metric tonnes of grains.

The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari announced the development during an interactive session with the National Assembly joint committee on Agriculture Production Services and Rural Development, on Tuesday.

The committee chaired by Senator Saliu Mustapha (APC -Kwara Central), had asked the Minister to divulge how the federal government was planning to curb the high cost of food items in the country and make it affordable to the citizenry.

Replying, Kyari disclosed that they had received a directive and approval from President Bola Tinubu to distribute 42,000 metric tonnes of assorted grains.

According to him, “We have received directive and approval from Mr. President to distribute for immediate impact 42,000 metric tonnes of assorted grains free of charge to the Nigerian population.

“This was received in mid-February, as we are speaking we have a record of the distribution being carried out, but I will want to plead with the Honorable House Members and Distinguished Senators that some of the movements can’t be made public but a lot of states have started receiving their grains.

“We are distributing to State capitals in the first instance as you all are aware of the risk involved in the vandalisation of foodstuff, so we are working with the office of the National Security Adviser and other national security agencies.

“Furthermore, 58,500 metric tons of milled rice from mega rice millers will also be released into the market for stabilization.”

He said that the action of the Federal Government had become imperative to cushion the impacts of hardship on Nigerians which he said, will soon become a thing of the past.

Nollywood actor, Prince Emeka Ani has hailed skit maker Sabinus after they collaborated on a project.

Speaking about it, the veteran actor said his phone briefly froze when he received an enormous credit alert from Sabinus.

Ani praised the fellow actor and AMVCA-winning comedian for the wonderful manner he treated him during the project.


In a now-viral video, he revealed that Sabinus had driven a Prado Jeep to pick him up from Asaba, Delta state, for a project involving the creation of a skit in Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers state.

He revealed that the whole production process had lasted 15 mins but he was lounged in a very expensive hotel and given the best treatment.

He noted that the credit alert he had received was big enough to freeze his phone for some few seconds.

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“During my stay, he accommodated me in one of the finest hotels in Port Harcourt and arranged for a Prado Jeep to take me back to Asaba. Truly grateful for the royal treatment. Nobody has given me such respect and priority.

“After shooting a 15-minute skit with Sabinus, I was treated like royalty. He paid me before I even left Asaba, and the alert from him froze my phone for a few seconds.”

Ayodele Fayose, a former governor of Ekiti state has reacted to the statement made by Afe Babalola (SAN), who opined that previous governors of the state did not do well in office hence the reason for hardship in the state.

Recall that the founder of Afe Babalola University (ABUAD), on Monday, said all the past governors who managed the affairs of the state before the incumbent, Biodun Oyebanji, failed to develop it.

Speaking at the commissioning of the multi-system hospital annexe in Odo-Ado, Igirigiri road, Ado Ekiti, Babalola commended Oyebanji for doing a wonderful job so far.

The legal luminary added that the former governors abandoned the vision of those who laboured for the creation of the state.

However, in an interview with Premium Times on Tuesday, Fayose said that contrary to Babalola’s assertion, all past governors of the state did their best and contributed to Ekiti’s development.

However, the former governor said Babalola remained a leader he respects and would never want to join issues on any matter.

Fayose said Babalola himself is trying at everything he is doing, but that he would not finish every good thing he intends to achieve.

He also expressed the belief that Babalola must have been misquoted, adding that the senior lawyer had, in 2018, described him as a patriot not only to Ekiti State and the Yoruba race but also to Nigeria.

He said: “He is our leader, we owe everything to him, we cannot join issues with him, we will continue to respect him. In this case, he must have been misquoted.

“I want to believe he must have been misquoted, Governor Adebayo did his best. Governor Fayemi did his best. I did my best.

“In fact, what Baba said about me in 2018 does not correlate with what you are saying he said about me yesterday.”

Some parts of the nation's capital, Abuja and Kogi State are experiencig blackout due to the collapse of a power station.

The two areas earlier mentioned are under the coverage of the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC).

On Tuesday, the AEDC informed its customers in Zamani Estate, Abacha Road Mararaba, Ruga Juli and other parts of Abuja that a technical fault on 33kv feeder k6 from AT9 Karu Transmission Station was responsible for the power outage.

“The management of Abuja Electricity Distribution Plc wishes to notify its esteemed customers that there is currently a technical fault on 33kv feeder k6 from AT9 Karu Transmission Station, managed by the Transmission Company of Nigeria.

“The areas affected in Abuja are: Zamani Estate, Abacha Road Mararaba, Ruga Juli, Old Karu Road, Glory Estate and environs,” the Disco said in a statement.

The AEDC disclosed that the TCN maintenance crew was working to ensure the supply of electricity to these areas was restored soon, regretting any inconvenience caused.

Earlier, the TCN had announced its maintenance crew would carry out planned maintenance on its TR3 45MVA and TR2 60MVA power transformers in its 132/33kV Okene Transmission Substation.

The maintenance was scheduled to run from Tuesday to Wednesday, from 10 am to 03pm on each day.