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The Police Command in Abia State has confirmed the arrest of one of its operatives who allegedly killed a businessman in Aba for failing to give some officers on patrol duty a bribe.
It was gathered that the businessman, identified as Emmanuel Okocha, was shot dead on Friday for allegedly refusing to give a bribe to some police operatives from the Rapid Response Squad of the state who demanded a bribe despite having his vehicle particulars and driver’s license up to date.
The victim is said to have hailed from the Abiriba community in Ohafia Local Government Area of the state.
Reacting to the incident, the Abia State Police spokesperson, ASP Maureen Chinaka, in a statement on Saturday, said the officer who allegedly killed the businessman has been arrested and would face necessary punishment upon conclusion of investigations.
She also identified the suspect as Corporal Obagi Njok, who is attached to the Abayi Police Division in the state.
The statement added that the incident is regrettable and the Police authorities have commiserated with the victim’s family and his loved ones.
“The officer has been apprehended, and necessary disciplinary procedures have been initiated. Appropriate disciplinary actions and sanctions will be effected soonest, and he will face the full course of appropriate administrative and legal consequences,” Ms Chinaka stated.
“The Abia State Police Command states without prevarication that the incident is unfortunate, and regrettable.
“Abia State Police Command remains steadfast in upholding professionalism and the rule of law. We unequivocally condemn any act of misconduct, unprofessionalism, and indiscipline among our officers,” she added.
Nigerian music star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has partnered with a US distribution company, UnitedMasters, to launch a new label, Nine+ Records.
The ‘Unavailable’ crooner, in an interview with Billboard, said he aims to expand the label beyond Afrobeats to reach global audiences.
Davido also cited his passion for nurturing emerging talent and addressing the challenges of young artistes in the music industry as motivations for the partnership.
“Oh yeah, everything. R&B, trap, etc. Obviously, I am going to start in Africa, but I can see us going all the way,” he said.
“There is one thing that I will always love, which is nurturing new talent…Sometimes, you do not have anybody to advise you on how to move and get good paperwork done.
“I just felt like that was one thing Steve Stoute represents, and that is helping the artistes and making sure they know the best option when it comes to business.”
The news of the partnership was also shared by United Masters via their official Instagram page in what they termed a “groundbreaking collaboration with Davido”.
In the press release, United Masters called the partnership transformative for the African music industry that will see one of the continent’s most influential figures propel the careers of emerging artists to unprecedented heights.
Although Nine+ Records has not yet unveiled any artistes, Steve Stoute, chief executive of UnitedMasters, disclosed that his inspiration for the label emerged during the 2023 UnitedMasters SelectCon, where he and Davido forged a connection.
The music executive also emphasised his commitment to empowering Davido and the label’s future endeavors.
“We are here to bring that structure and funding so he can do what he has to do,” he said.
“If I can get him in the room with the producers and the artistes, and I can get it out the room, that is my job. To get in the room and to get out.”
Davido established DMW, his music label, in April 2016.
The label has served as home to music talents such as Mayorkun, Peruzzi, and Dremo.
In March, Davido rebranded his label to DMW 2.0 and unveiled two new artistes — Morravey and Logos Olori.
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Manchester City midfielder, Bernardo Silva, has admitted he “didn’t sleep” after his penalty miss against Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final.
Silva was one of the City players that missed their kick as Madrid won 4-3 at the Etihad in midweek.
He, however, bounced back by scoring the winner in the 1-0 win over Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final on Saturday.
“It was a frustrating night for me [on Wednesday],” Silva said.
“[And a] frustrating week for me personally, for the whole team, because we wanted to go after another historic season and we can still go for it, but it was a big disappointment to get knocked out of the Champions League.
“First night, I didn’t sleep much, second night, you sleep a bit better, the third night you sleep almost the whole night, but it is what it is.”
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it is doing everything possible to achieve a stable foreign exchange (FX) rate.
Yemi Cardoso, CBN governor, spoke on April 20 during a press conference held at the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group.
He said the financial regulator is also working to ensure that the exchange rate finds its adequate price discovery level.
“Again, to be honest, I think we should expect that there will be increases here and there, ups and downs and even from what you’ve reported yesterday, from what I gather, the naira has begun strengthening overnight,” he said.
“So I think the most important thing to say here is that we are doing everything possible to ensure that we have a stable exchange rate and an exchange rate that finds its adequate price discovery level.”
He said the local currency will continue to appreciate against foreign currencies.
On diaspora remittances, Cardoso said the bank’s target is to double the present flows.
According to the CBN governor, the target may appear ambitious, but he expressed confidence that the country will be able to accomplish it.
Also, Cardoso said the country will continue to engage investors in discussions centred on the state of the reforms implemented so far.
He also said there has been positive response from foreign portfolio investors (FPI).
“They’re part of a process of continuous engagement. And it is so critical that we use any opportunity we can to dialogue with investors and to update them on the state of the reforms that have taken place,” he said.
“The response from the foreign portfolio investors has been very positive and it shows in the numbers and we expect from what the reactions that we got during the course of the past few days, that positive sentiment will continue to improve.”
Meanwhile, on April 20, the federal government had said it is considering the issuance of a diaspora bond to boost remittances.
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Imagine missing school or work every month because you can’t afford sanitary pads. This is the reality for over 37 million Nigerian women and girls, according to a former Minister of Women’s Affairs, Pauline Tallen.
Sadly, the current high cost of sanitary pads has pushed many more into period poverty, restricting their ability to work, study and participate in daily life.
In the face of this challenge, Sunday Vanguard probes how Nigerian women and girls navigate menstrual hygiene.
As a mother of three teenage girls, ages 14, 16 and 18, Mrs Joy Anyanwu has been bearing the burden of providing her girls with sanitary pads and other items they may require.
Joy, a teacher in one of the private schools in Ikotun area of Lagos, who lost her husband some years ago, said she is disturbed watching her girls use rags for their monthly period due to her inability to afford sanitary pads.
This development is no thanks to the high cost of sanitary pads.
The mother of three girls and two boys told Sunday Vanguard that due to her inability to afford these menstrual hygiene products, her children usually stay away from school and church services for four days in order not to be embarrassed.
With tears in her eyes, she said with a monthly salary of N30, 000, the family can barely feed three times a day.
“To support myself, I have been able to cut some of my unused wrappers in small sizes. I supervise the washing and anytime I have money I buy a pack and keep it in case any of them have tests or exams”, Joy told Sunday Vanguard.
“For instance, before now, a Lady Care pad of 10 pieces in a pack was sold between N300 and N450 last year. “Today, some go as high as N850, N1, 550, and N2, 980, depending on the area of purchase.
In supermarkets visited by Sunday Vanguard, the prices of popular brands like Always start from N985.
Some of the different types of Always pads like Ultra-normal with wings go for as high as N2, 785.
Some of the cheapest pads, like Lilypad Ultra-soft, a pack of 7, sell now for N510.
A Molped pad (Super Value Pack) is sold for N1, 810, a value pack of 10 goes for N965, Super Value Pack of 32 goes for N3, 270 and a Molped Ultra-soft of 10 is sold at N1, 145.
Also, Kotex Pad Ultra goes for N585, depending on the area of purchase.
“I tried going back to using toilet tissues, but their prices have also skyrocketed. Some of the cheap brands that go for N50 are now sold for N250,” Joy said.
Like Joy, many parents are facing a lot of trouble following the skyrocketing prices of sanitary products.
Investigations by Sunday Vanguard show that the cost of all brands of sanitary pads has gone out of the reach of the poor by over 400 per cent.
The prices of other popular economy brands like Virony sold at N1, 200 last year have gone up to N3, 000.
Angel pads of 10 are now sold for N700 while 10 pieces of Dry Love sanitary pad go for N900.
“My daughter almost missed her mock exams. She was supposed to go to school that morning when the period came out”, Joy said.
“I was not at home and there was no money to buy a pad. Thanks to my neighbour who volunteered to give her two pieces from her house.
“She got to school late. Government must put policies in place to check the high cost of essential products that can put the lives of people in danger; it is no longer easy for parents like me”.
Missing classes
For an undergraduate student at Imo State University, Celestina, many students are avoiding classes due to their inability to afford these sanitary pads.
“Girls are missing classes not because they are sick but because they cannot afford to spend their feeding money on expensive sanitary pads, especially some of them that experience heavy flow”, Celestina stated.
“Some use toilet tissue which is not good but they have no choice. Some even use newspapers. It is pathetic. Some also tear their clothes for their menstrual period.
“Last week I did not go to church because I ran out of sanitary pads. I cannot go to church with rags or toilet tissue. I had to stay in my hostel”.
Meanwhile, Sunday Vanguard finds that if nothing is done urgently, the period of poverty may persist or become a bigger burden.
Nigeria, over the years, has continued to face challenges in menstrual hygiene management.
For instance, a study published by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) based on a survey conducted in the north-western state of Kaduna shows that only 37 per cent of women aged 15–49 have everything they need such as clean materials, a facility, pain medication, and places to dispose of used products for proper menstrual hygiene.
In a UNFPA-supported Lagos State-wide assessment on Menstrual Hygiene Management, MHM, across its secondary schools, it was found that over 77 per cent reported re-using their menstrual materials that are not reusable pads.
Although studies have shown that menstrual hygiene management is an essential aspect of hygiene among women and girls in the menstruating age group, it is often overlooked and doesn’t attract much attention in some countries, like Nigeria.
Infections
Medical experts are, in the meantime, warning that poor menstrual hygiene can severely impact a woman’s sexual and reproductive health.
Poor menstrual hygiene, according to them, increases the risk of reproductive and urinary tract infections, which can lead to future infertility and complications during childbirth.
Again, resorting to unhygienic sanitary products, they said, not only puts girls at physical risk but also subjects them to a cycle of fear as they approach their period, dreading leaks and odour.
According to a Consultant Gynaecologist at Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, LASUTH, Modupe Olatokunbo-Adedeji, the use of unhygienic rags in place of sanitary pads could lead to genital tract infections.
Olatokunbo-Adedeji said such infections occur due to alternative materials like used clothes, and tissue rolls, which break into particles when moist and are left behind even far into the vagina for microbes to thrive on and others.
She listed such infections that can be contracted to include genital tract infections, vulvovaginitis, cervicitis, endometritis, salpingitis, oophoritis and then pelvic inflammatory disease.
Olatokunbo-Adedeji said: “Government basically should look into ensuring that essential products are accessible to people by some subsidy or encouraging local production.
“The use of clothing materials is supposed to be extinct and is looking like we are recalling these materials. “Just like childhood immunisation is free, why can’t the distribution of sanitary towels be likewise? The definitive option is to make them affordable.”
For the Executive Director of Yeye Modupe Alakija Foundation, YMAAF, Omobola Olaribigbe, limited access to menstrual hygiene in Nigeria is a key concern and this lack of access is why her organisation works to improve menstrual hygiene supplies for disadvantaged girls in schools across communities. Olaribigbe decried that the price of menstrual products has skyrocketed by over 300 per cent in just a year, making them scarce and forcing people to resort to unsafe alternatives.
“This has severe consequences. It leads to health risks, keeps women from work and forces schoolgirls to miss classes, further hindering their education and future job prospects”, the expert said. On health, she noted that, depending on the menstrual flow, a person may need an average of three pads a day but some are using one. For those using tampons, for example, she explained, there’s something called Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS), a serious illness caused by bacterial growth. “Long (over 8 hours) and even using sanitary pads for too long could lead to discomfort or leaks”, Olaribigbe added.
The expert stressed the need to promote proper menstrual hygiene and encourage women to change pads and tampons regularly based on their needs. “Apart from the health implications, there is also the economic impact on adults and children because they will begin to miss work and school”, she said. Olaribigbe explained that, on average, women with regular periods need 3–4 pads changed every three hours. This translates to roughly 15- 20 pads used per 5-day cycle, requiring about 2–2.5 packs of pads.
Experience in the field
Sharing her experience, she said for three years, her NGO provided pads to a young woman who has moved to university now every month and that lifted a burden for her and her family.
“However, we met some girls who resorted to washing and reusing pads, which is a health risk”, Olaribigbe said. “It is a health disaster. Disposable pads are meant for single use, and washing them reduces their effectiveness. These are the two realities I’ve encountered.
Way forward
”Some people sew their reusable pads, which can be cost-effective in the long run. “However, proper hygiene is crucial when reusing pads to prevent infections.
“This requires access to clean water and proper drying methods. For those struggling with access to hygiene resources, other menstrual products like menstrual cups (if culturally appropriate) might be a better option. “Another solution is for government to come to the aid of young girls. Some parts of the world are already giving away free sanitary products to girls in their countries.
“I will give it out to Cortex because sometime last year, they gave out a thousand sanitary pads to different NGOs that are working on menstrual hygiene. “I believe that government can come to the aid of young girls by making policies whereby we can get free sanitary pads access to girls. Especially the girls in the public schools, it will go a very long way.” She further stressed the need to raise awareness of hygiene conditions for reusable pads.
According to World Bank Statistics, though Menstrual Health and Hygiene, MHH, is essential to the well-being and empowerment of women and adolescent girls, on any given day, more than 300 million women worldwide are menstruating. In total, an estimated 500 million people lack access to menstrual products and adequate facilities for Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM), the report shows. The report, therefore, recommends that to effectively manage their menstruation, girls and women require access to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, WASH, facilities, affordable and appropriate menstrual hygiene materials, information on good practices, and a supportive environment where they can manage menstruation without embarrassment or stigma.
A 65-year-old suspect, Lukman Odejoju has narrated how alcohol packaged in nylon influenced the killing of his mother.
Vanguard has reported that the suspect killed his mother over palm oil proceed in Kajola village via Apomu, Isokan local government area of Osun state.
Fielding questions from journalists while he was being paraded at the State Police Command headquarters in Osogbo, he said the alcohol popularly referred to as ‘pelebe’ led him to an argument with his mother.
“We were both arguing inside the farm over handing over of her palm plantation to me but she refused. Amid the argument I pushed and strangled her, but I didn’t know she would die.
“Before I went to the farm, I had taken a sachets of alcohol. It was after the incident it dawned on me that I had committed a grave mistake.
“I adjusted her body and went to the village to bring people back to the scene. It was at the scene I told them what happened.
“I love my mother, I am her eldest surviving child out of five children and I urge the government to forgive because it was not intentional”, he pleaded.
The United States (US) government has different visa for potential immigrants to apply for which will enable them to relocate to, work, and study.
A US visa is a permit issued by the US government that grants non-citizens entry into the country for certain purposes, such as work, study, or travel.
To apply for a visa, you should carry out some complex but important tasks like filling out the correct forms, providing relevant documents, and paying a fee.
In some cases, you may also need to attend an interview at a US embassy or consulate.
Below are application requirements:
To apply for a US visa, you must meet certain requirements. Applicants should have valid passports and documents demonstrating their purpose of travel, such as employment contracts or educational records.
Depending on the type of visa you are applying for, additional documentation may be required.
You should also be prepared to provide proof of your funds and any medical or other relevant information requested by the American embassy or consulate.
In addition, you must have evidence of your intention to return home after your authorised stay, if you’re applying for a temporary or nonimmigrant visa.
It’s also important to remember that all documents must be in English or translated into English and that all original documents must be presented with copies at the visa interview.
Types Of US visa
The US offers two types of visas: immigrant and non-immigrant.
An immigrant visa is for those who intend to stay in the US permanently, while a non-immigrant visa is for those who are only in the US temporarily.
Non-immigrant visas generally allow people to work or study in the US for up to 180 days, while an immigrant visa allows you to stay indefinitely and work without restrictions.
Non-Immigrant Visas
There are a number of types of non-immigrant visas, and these include:
Work Visa
A work visa allows you to legally work in the US, and all require you to have a firm, concrete job offer in the North American country. Your work visa will be tied to your company- you are not permitted to work for anyone else while you are in the US on a work visa.
The main visas in this category include:
1.C-1/D Visa (Combined Transit and Crewman) – crew members of international flights or ships.
2. E-1 Visa (Treaty Trader) – managers/executives/specialists/supervisors of companies driving trade to the US.
3. E-2 Visa (Treaty Investor) – managers/executives/specialists/supervisors of companies investing in the US.
4. H-1B Visa (Speciality Occupation Worker) – For highly qualified professionals and people with an academic degree.
5. I Visa (Foreign News Media) – journalists and media representatives.
6. L-1 Visa (Intracompany Transferee) – internal transfer of employees of all nationalities.
7. L-1 Blanket Visa/Registration – internal transfer of employees with a simplified application process.
8. O- 1 Visa (Extraordinary Ability) – people with extraordinary skills and abilities.
9. TN Visa – skilled workers from Canada and Mexico.
US Visitor Visa (Business Visa USA and US Tourist Visa)
In many cases, tourists and visitors will qualify for the Visa Waiver Program (ESTA). However, as a Nigerian citizen, you will need to apply for a specific visa in order to visit. In this case, you will need one of two visas:
i. B-1 Visa (Business Visitor) – business travellers who stay in America for up to 180 days
ii. B-1 Visa (Tourist) – tourists looking to stay in America for up to 180 days
Internship and student visas
If you are studying in there, taking part in an exchange program, or undertaking an internship, you will need one of two visas:
a. F-1 Visa (Student) – for studying at an American university or college.
b. J -1 Visa (Exchange) – for people who participate in an exchange program in the US (e.g. an internship or training).
Immigrant visa for US (Green Card)
If you have an immigrant visa, you will be permitted to stay in the US on a permanent basis and undertake paid work. The categories of immigrant visas are Employment-based immigration, Family-based immigration, and the Diversity Visa Program.
Employment-based immigration visas are:
EB-1 (Priority Workers)
EB-2 (Advanced Degree/Exceptional Ability
EB-3 (Skilled Workers, Professionals and Other Workers)
EB-4 (Special Immigrants – this includes religious workers)
EB-5 (Immigration Investor Program)
Family-based visas include:
Spouses and relatives of US citizens, or ofpermanent residents
The Diversity Visa program requires participation in the yearly Green Card Lottery – this is open to citizens of eligible countries, and allows a certain number of people to gain permanent resident status.
Popular chess master, Tunde Onakoya, has joined the league of Nigerians who recently won the Guinness World Record.
The 29-year-old Onakoya broke the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon in New York’s Times Square, when he reached the 57-hour mark, surpassing the previous record of 56 hours and 9 minutes.
The previous record of 56 hours, 9 minutes, was held by Norwegian players Hallvard Haug Flatebø and Sjur Ferkingstad in 2018.
Nigerian gourmet chef, Hilda Baci entered the Guinness World Record for longest cooking hours by an individual lat year.
The Guinness Book of Records is a reference book that chronicles human and natural world records.
It was first published in 1955 by the Guinness Brewery in Ireland and has since become one of the world’s most well-known and frequently read reference books.
Individuals or groups must submit proof to the Guinness World Records team and go through a verification process to qualify for a world record listing.
Below are a brief information about a list of Nigerians that have broken the Guinness World Records in recent times:
1. Hilda Baci in May 2023
Hilda Effiong Bassey, popularly known as Hilda Baci, entered the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon by an individual. Hilda Baci made Nigerians proud on May 15, 2023, in the cook-a-thon held in Lagos, which was set to last for 93 hours and eleven minutes.
2. Divine Ikubor (Rema) in May 2023
Nigerian music star, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, made it to the Guinness World Book of Records. Rema’s hit song, ‘Calm Down’ made history as the first No. 1 Hit on The Official MENA Chart (the world’s first regional streaming chart).
3. Gbenga Ezekiel in October 2022
Ezekiel achieved the most skips in one minute on one leg (278), breaking his own record of 265, and the most double under skips in one minute on one leg (144), beating the previous record of 132, set by India’s Himanshu Prajapati in 2021.
4. Folashade Oluwafemiayo in August 2022
In 2021, Folashade Oluwafemiayo won the gold medal in her event at the 2021 World Para Powerlifting Championships held in Tbilisi, Georgia. At this event, she also set a new world record of 152.5 kg. She competed at the 2022 Commonwealth Games where she won a gold medal in the heavyweight event.
5. Chukwuebuka Ezugha and Victor Richard Kipo in March 2022
The most consecutive passes of a football (soccer ball) between the head and soles (team of two) is 252, achieved by Chukwuebuka Ezugha and Victor Richard Kipo (both Nigeria), in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria, on 11 March 2022.
6. Vincent Okezie in March 2022
Vincent Okezie, on 3 March 2023, Master Okezie won his fifth GWR to become the current holder of the most football (soccer) ‘around the world’ tricks (71) with arms linked.
7. Bose Omolayo in December 2021
Bose Omolayo became the new Guinness World Record holder in 2021 when she made the heaviest para power lift by a female in the -79 kg category at 144 kg.
8. Chinonso Miracle Eche in October 2021
Chinonso Miracle Eze achieved the fastest time to 1,000 touches while balancing another ball on the head, and broke the Guinness World Records Holder for “Most Consecutive Football Touches In One Minute While Balancing a Ball On His Head.
9. Peter Aho in October 2021
Peter Aho became one of the bowlers from Nigeria to break the Guinness World Record after taking five wickets and a hat-trick in a T20i game and also holds the record for best bowling figures in T20is, claiming six wickets for five runs against Sierra Leone in 2021.
10. Bayo Omoboriowo in September 2021
Bayo Omoboriowo broke the Guinness World Record for creating The Largest Photo Book in 2021. The photo book, done in collaboration with The JT Agency and with the federal government’s support, is 60.84 square metres (654 square feet and 87 square inches) and was a recreation of a photo collection titled Discover Nigeria.
11. Tunde Onakoye in April 2024
Tunde Onakoya is the latest Nigerian to break the Guinness World Record after an unprecedented and uninterrupted 58-hour chess session, and reaching the 57-hour mark.
One of the most intelligent Nigerian scholars contributing to the tech inventions in the world is Prof Ndubuisi Ekekwe, for his credit with the development of microchips used in minimally invasive surgical robots.
Ndubuisi Ekekwe is the founder of First Atlantic Semiconductors & Microelectronics Ltd. He holds a United States Patent on a microchip used in minimally invasive surgical robots and was part of the team that created the XL sensor inside the iPhone and iPad.
According to Wikipedia, Ndubuisi Ekekwe invented and patented a robotic system which the United States Government acquired assignee rights.
He holds two doctoral and four master’s degrees including a PhD in engineering from Johns Hopkins University, USA. He earned an undergraduate degree from FUT Owerri where he graduated as his class best student.
While in Analog Devices Corp, he co-designed an accelerometer for the iPhone. A recipient of IGI Global “Book of the Year” award, a TED Fellow, IBM Global Entrepreneur and World Economic Forum Young Global Leader, Prof. Ekekwe has held professorships in Carnegie Mellon University and Babcock University, and served in the United States National Science Foundation Committee.
The South African press called him “a doctor of innovation” for helping organizations on the mechanics of business innovation, strategy, and growth. Since 2009, the Chairman of Fasmicro Group which controls many startups and entities has been writing in the Harvard Business Review.
He was recognised by The Guardian as one of 60 Nigerians Making “Nigerian Lives Matter” on Nigeria’s 60th Independence Day.
Born in 1975, Ndubuisi Ekekwe co-designed a generation accelerometer for the iPhone and created the company’s first wafer level chip scale package for inertial sensor.
He is a player in the US semiconductor industry where he develops innovative microchip and invented a micro-controller for medical robots.
Ekekwe was born in Ovim, Isuikwuato in Abia State. He attended the Secondary Technical School where he set a record by obtaining eight distinctions.
He then proceeded to the Federal University of Technology, Owerri where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in Electrical engineering and graduated as his class’ best student.
The tech icon obtained two Doctorates in Management from St. Clements University and Electrical & Computer Engineering where he specialised in Microelectronics & Medical Robotics Engineering from the Johns Hopkins University, USA.
Some of his research work involved manufacturing of integrated circuits with the application of alternative energies, biomedical engineering, medical robotics and neuromorphic engineering.
Ekekwe is a US semiconductor industry veteran and has served in the United States National Science Foundation Engineering Research Center E&D Committee. Ekekwe is a Co-Chairman of JPL Financial Group, a California-based financial advisory firm which syndicates capital for projects in Africa
Renowned philanthropist and General Overseer of Christ Mercy Land church, Billionaire Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin, has generously donated N10 million to the family of late Engr. Precious Ofurum, a sound engineer who lost his life in a boat mishap alongside Nollywood star, Junior Pope.
Fufeyin’s act of kindness has drawn widespread praise from Nigerians, who commended his compassion and generosity as a true embodiment of humanity.
Recall that the Akwa Ibom state governor Pastor Umo Eno had on 13th April visited late Nollywood make-up Artist, Ms Abigail Edith Frederick’s family to console them over the demise of the 24-year-old girl.
Eno promised to assist her two undergraduate sisters in school. He equally approved the remodeling of the deceased family house in Eket.
Eno during the condolence visit offered automatic employment to the deceased elder sister in the state civil service and directed that their home be renovated.
However, the tragic boat accident claimed the lives of Engr. Precious Ofurum, Ms Abigail Edith Frederick and Junior Pope, leaving the nation in mourning for the loss of these talented individuals.
Reacting on X, @Doris_Nkiruka tweeted “Prophet Jeremiah is a shining example of sympathy and compassion. I’m truly inspired by this gesture. May the soul of Engr. Precious rest in peace.”
@EmekaJohnson__ wrote, “Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin has gained another fan in me. This is true Christianity—showing love and support to those in need. I admire his good work. Instead of criticizing, let’s each do our part. God bless PapaJ!”
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Former Barcelona winger Emmanuel Amunike have won the race for the head coach position of the Super Eagles.
According to reports, the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has decided to go with Amunike as the substantive head coach of the national team.
The Super Eagles head coach role will be the biggest challenge Amunike has had to handle.
The former Zamalek and Sporting Lisbon winger excelled as coach of the Golden Eaglets, leading the Nigeria U17 national team to win the FIFA U17 World Cup.
Amunike also impressed as head coach of the Tanzanian national team, guiding the Taifa Stars to qualify for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations – their first in nearly forty years.
However, Amunike’s record with Egypt’s Misr Lel Makkasa and Zambia’s Zanaco left much to be desired.
The 53-year-old coach also fumbled when placed in charge of the Flying Eagles, failing to help the Nigeria U20 team qualify for the AFCON in 2017.
Aside from Amunike, USA U20 national team coach Michael Nsien, former Manchester City assistant manager Domenec Torrent, and Fortuna Sittard coach Danny Bruijs were all running to become the Super Eagles head coach.
Instagram influencer Pascal Okechukwu, known as Cubana Chief Priest, was seen at a wedding party in Abuja on Saturday transferring cash to a hype man, days after his arraignment for naira abuse.
In an Instagram story shared by Davido’s logistics manager, Israel Afeare, Cubana Chief Priest, dressed in white native attire, was spotted transferring cash to a hype man as he danced.
The video, which also saw the socialite asking the hype man to confirm receipt of the transfer, was captioned “strictly on transfer.”
As of 8:30 p.m., Cubana Chief Priest was still at the party. The wedding between Maureen and Samuel Adekunle was held at JD Leisure Park.
Cubana’s Chief Priest’s choice of transferring instead of spraying the naira notes comes days after he was arraigned on three count charges by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for naira abuse and subsequent release on a N10 million bail.
Following his release on bail, the court adjourned the case until May 2 for the hearing of the preliminary objection, signifying a pause in the legal proceedings surrounding his situation.
The president of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, said the Dangote Refinery crashed the diesel price to N1,000 per litre to make the product affordable and reduce the cost of commodities for the average consumer across the country.
He disclosed this in an interview with newsmen yesterday in Gombe after attending a wedding fatiha of his business associate’s daughter, Alhaji Umaru Kwairanga, the Sarkin Fulanin Gombe.
Dangote added that it is very imperative to ensure that the prices of essential resources like diesel are accessible and affordable to alleviate financial burdens individuals and businesses face when it comes to production and transportation.
According to him, affordable diesel prices will play a key role in driving economic the growth of the country.
He explained that by reducing the cost of diesel, businesses would be able to operate more efficiently, which would ultimately lead to increased productivity, job creation and reduction of the prices of commodities.
“If you look at it, diesel actually affects the life of everybody. The cost of products like tomatoes today for us in Lagos is due to the cost of transportation; and even for us to produce anything, the major cost is diesel. When we looked at it, we decided to try and see how we could bring down the cost,” he said.
He further said there were people that had held on to the business for a very long time and were profiteering, so they decided that diesel should not cost more than N1,000, which is about a 60 per cent drop.
“In places like Borno and Bauchi states, it was selling between N1,700 and N1,800, but I am sure that in the next few days you will not buy diesel at more than N1,000 anywhere in Nigeria,” Dangote assured.
[DailyTrust]
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has expressed his delight at his side bouncing back from recent bad results against Wolves.
Leandro Trossard and Martin Odegaard scored for the Gunners as they won 2-0 at the Molineux.
The victory came in the week they lost 2-0 in the league to Aston Villa and 1-0 to Bayern Munich in the Champions League.
Arsenal are now one point clear of Manchester City at the top and could make it four points when they host Chelsea on Tuesday.
“This is where we want to be [at the top of the table]. We lost it last week at home to Aston Villa.
“We didn’t deserve to lose it, but we’re top now at least for a day so let’s see what happens.
“We’re going to have to earn the win on Tuesday against Chelsea. We’ll give it a real go,” Arteta said.
[DailyPost]