Five persons have been confirmed dead as a three storey building collapses in Obingwu Asa in Ukwa West Local Government Area of Abia State.
The 3 storey uncompleted building which has gotten to roofing level sank and collapsed on Friday night.
Seven people were said to be working on the site when the building collapsed.
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Two workers were able to escape when they heard the sound of the building.
Evacuation is still ongoing as at the time of filing this report.
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Aside from his growing success in the music industry, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has earned a reputation for his affairs with multiple women and his prowess in attracting the opposite gender.
The controversial singer already has five children from different baby mamas, with more seemingly on the way. The 30-year-old singer once stated on social media that he aims to marry 12 wives before he turns 40.
He had said, “I am not up to 30 years old, and I already have six wives with many children. Before I reach 40 (sic), my housewives would be up to a dozen. I want to inform you so you would be aware.”
He also claimed to have slept with 10 out of the 30 women who advised his first wife, Ewatomi, to leave him due to his unfaithfulness.
The singer currently has one wife, and two baby mamas. Saturday Beats takes a look at his women below
Omobewaji Okikiola
Omobewaji Oluwaferanmi, fondly called Queen Portable or Queen Bewaji, is Portable’s first wife, but the second woman to bear him children. Aside from being the mother of Portable’s two sons—Iyanuoluwa and Opeyemi— Omobewaji has continued to show her husband love, respect, and unwavering support despite his history of infidelities and escapades with other women.
The beautiful fair-skinned mother of two attracted attention in 2022 when she took to social media to congratulate Honey Berry, one of Portable’s baby mamas, on the birth of her baby boy.
Honey Berry
Honey Berry is Portable’s second baby mama, and she has a son with him. In December 2022, Portable celebrated the birth of his fourth son with Honey Berry.
Announcing the birth on Instagram, he wrote, “Thank you lord for the gift of life, Akorede Omolalomi Badmus. It is a new bouncing baby boy. Congrats to myself and the mother @honey_berry25, Iyawo IKA. December 10th is the day real fame came, and the same December 10th, I welcomed a new baby boy. God does not disappoint.”
However, a year later, Portable sent Honey Berry packing after accusing her of cheating on him.
Surprisingly, earlier this month, Honey Berry publicly announced her reconciliation with Portable, suggesting a renewed commitment to their relationship. This was after she had earlier stated that she would not give peace amid their ongoing differences.
Ashabi Simple
The fast-rising street-hop artiste also has a baby with actress, Akinyanju Omobolarinde, aka Ashabi Simple. In June 2023, Portable welcomed his fifth child, a baby boy, with the Nollywood actress.
To celebrate their son, Fitilamihan’s birth, Portable declared that she was now his wife during the christening. In a video shared from the ceremony, Portable proudly said in Yoruba, “A stubborn child has eventually become a housewife. She is now a housewife. Praise Allah.”
However, Ashabi later debunked the news that she was married to the singer, though she stated her desire to get hitched to him.
In an interview with Saturday Beats, she had said, “We have introduced our families and hope to get married soon. I am an entertainer, and I have thought about getting married to him properly. I did not get pregnant by mistake. It was planned, and I do not expect to have issues with any of his wives or other baby mamas.”
Recently, there were rumours that Ashabi was expecting the singer’s sixth child. Confirming the rumour, Portable criticised her for travelling abroad without his permission. This came weeks after Portable lambasted Ashabi for not visiting him while he was in detention over a N14m car debt. He also accused of her of competing with him.
He said, “You called my wife and told her you wanted to move on from me, but you are pregnant with our second child. You are very ungrateful. Why are you signing ambassador deals behind me when I already feed you and take care of you? Deals that I’m supposed to be getting and charging higher, you are collecting the jobs. You shouldn’t be doing the same thing I’m doing. This is what I do to bring money home. Brands are signing you as an Ambassador so you can leave your husband’s house. Nobody knows you if not for me…you are not loyal. Even my housewife does not sign ambassador deals. You travelled with your second pregnancy and now you are sucking in your stomach to snap pictures.”
Other women in the picture
Aside from the woman stated above, there are also other ladies in the singer’s life.
In August 2023, Portable had dismissed claims that he slept with or had a relationship with to Queen Dami, one of the wives of the late revered monarch, Alafin of Oyo, Lamidi Adeyemi. There were even rumours that he had fathered a child by her while she was still married to the late monarch.
But, while confirming his romantic relationship with Dami, the singer had said in an interview, “After the king is a king. You wouldn’t have seen me with her if the king was still alive. I do not chase people’s wives.”
Meanwhile, Dami, a fan-turned-lover, celebrated Portable’s birthday with loving words. Her post read, “Happy birthday to my amazing man, you bring so much love, laughter, and happiness into my life. Thank you for being my rock and best friend. Cheers to another year of adventures together.”
In his response, Portable wrote, “Thank you, my queen.”
Another woman in the singer’s life is the mother of his first child, Ogooluwa, who is four years old. However, unlike the other women, she has remained in the shadows since Portable gained popularity.
Nigeria’s head coach, Finidi George, has shed light on his decision not to field Victor Boniface in Friday night’s encounter against South Africa.
Despite the promising striker’s potential inclusion from the bench, Finidi explained that the circumstances on the field of play prompted a change in plans.
“We thought about bringing him in, he was supposed to come in, but when we had Ajayi complain that he couldn’t continue, we had to reverse that,” Finidi acknowledged in a post-match interview on Friday.
The coach noted a tactical shift, ultimately leading to Boniface’s exclusion from the match.
However, Finidi was quick to reassure fans that the talented forward’s opportunity may still come. “We have another game definitely if he’s up and doing he’s going to play,” he stated.
Addressing the criticism and demands from some quarters regarding player selections, Finidi emphasised the importance of on-field performance over external pressures.
“For me, it’s what you can give to me on the field of play. Everybody wants this player or that player to play, but at the end of the day, if the player is not performing, you guys will still be shouting take him off, so let us do our job. We know who is good to go,” Finidi declared.
On Friday, the Super Eagles played a 1-1 draw against Bafana Bafana of South Africa in the third round of the 2026 World Cup qualifier.
Themba Zwane of South Africa opened the scoresheet in the 29th minute of the match played at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
Equalising after a superb turn, Nigeria’s Fisayo Dele-Bashiru slotted in a low shot to the edge of the post in the 46th minute.
The match ended at a stalemate, however.
The results mean that Nigeria is placed fifth in a table of six teams after three matches in the 10-match competition.
Nigeria, in three matches, has drawn all three.
The group winners will qualify for 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and United States; four best-ranked runners-up go into play-offs and winners enter an inter-continental tournament where six nations will compete for two places.
Meanwhile, the game marked Finidi’s first game as Super Eagles coach.
Super Eagles will travel to Abidjan to face third-placed Benin on June 10.
The leadership of Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministries has debunked claims that it framed up ex-members of the church identified as Femi Jimoh and Caleb Oloruntele over an alleged planned attack against the church.
This was as the three individuals who testified against the former members in court over the alleged act narrated how the duo approached them to solicit their assistance on how to hire a gun to rob the “first fruits” offering of the church in the year 2008.
The individuals identified as Akeem Omojomolo, Tajudeen Usein, and Fatai Adebayo revealed how they played along in the plot, leading to their arrest.
Jimoh had in an interview accused the church of being behind his imprisonment for nine years without trial, over alleged armed robbery.
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He claimed to have been framed by the church, adding that his trial started when he met the chief security officer of MFM founder, Pastor Daniel Olukoya, at a native doctor’s house.
On his part, Caleb, during an interview, said Olukoya wanted him dead because he refused to give false testimony against a pastor he identified as Femi Agboola.
The former MFM usher added that he was prosecuted in 2008 without any concrete evidence to prove the allegation against him.
Addressing journalists on Friday, the Chief Legal Adviser of the church, Davidson Adejuwon, said the duo had created some misconceptions among a section of the public.
He added that their claims of being locked up in jail for nine years for an offence they did not commit was false, mischievous and cruel.
He said, “Let me quickly and briefly address some of the lies being told to the public on this issue which has created some misconceptions among a section of the public.
“One of them is that MFM as a church and its General Overseer, Dr Daniel Olukoya, have no forgiving spirit. Mr Femi Jimoh is a perfect case study to prove that MFM as a church and its General Overseer are unrepentant forgivers.”
Adejuwon further explained that the General Overseer did not keep the duo in jail for nine years despite the plea from Jimoh’s mother.
He added that they were granted bail but failed to perfect their bail conditions.
He said, “Is it not curious to push a narrative that Dr Olukoya, the General Overseer, locked them up when all members of their family refused to get two individuals for nine years to stand as their sureties for them to be released? Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries is a responsible church that takes the welfare, safety and security of all its members very seriously.
“As such a case of planned armed attack on credible intelligence against the church which could have led to the death of any member cannot be treated and handled internally by the church.
“We must report such to the law enforcement agency saddled with the responsibilities to investigate and deal with such issues. And that was exactly what we did as a responsible church.”
Adejuwon remarked that all other events that transpired thereafter at the police station and during the trial were completely out of the control of the church because being a criminal matter, it became a case between the state and the defendants.
Reacting to claims that the arrest followed Jimoh’s contact with the then Chief Security Officer of the church, Olawale Gbadamosi, at a herbalist’s place at Ogbomosho in Oyo State, Adejuwon said, “It is absurd to imagine that a church a big as MFM will go so low to frame up two of its pastors just because of claim (which is false) that a CSO of the church was seen in a herbalist house.”
Gbadamosi, who was present at the briefing described the claim as untrue, adding, “I want to say before man and God that I have never set foot there to see any herbalist.”
Narrating how Jimoh and Caleb allegedly approached him for the operation, one of the three individuals, Akeem Omojomolo, said they planned to execute it in February.
Omojomolo also explained how they allegedly planned to trail the offering from the campground to the headquarters before striking.
He said, “He approached me and said he had a job he wanted me to be part of. He thereafter took me to a bar where he told me that it was MFM’s job and it had to do with their offering money. I asked if he had told anyone, and he did not except someone called Aboki.
“Since I know the Aboki, I later called him and asked how he knew Femi and he said he approached and said they wanted to rob the mountain of fire and that the operation will be carried out in February when the offering will be brought from the camp to the headquarters. I and Aboki decided to inform the police and we were advised to play along.
“When we got there, we said a lot of things. We asked him who was going to finance, and he said Pastor Caleb. He said he had someone called Henry who was also a cultist. He said Pastor Caleb was in Mowe Ibafo.
“We went to meet Pastor Caleb and I asked when he would be available to come to Iwaya so that we could meet but they did not know we were with the police. When he came to Iwaya, I called Aboki and involved another colleague Orji to explain to them.”
On his part, Fatai Adebayo, otherwise known as Aboki, narrated how they played along and facilitated how police arrested them.
He said, “He approached and informed me about the deal and that it involved millions of naira, including dollars and cheques. When Akeem returned from Mowe where Caleb lives, we told the police again that we had met another accomplice. It was after then that we met a member of the church popularly known as Omo IyaNiyi who took us to the father of the GO’s wife in Surulere.
“The elderly man gave us a recording device and during our next meeting, Pastor Caleb and one Henry were also introduced to us as the ones who will sketch the plan were present. That day they gave me 16,400 to rent bullets. The next meeting was scheduled to be held in the morning and we planned with the police to arrest all of us once it is 9 am. On the day of the meeting, Jimoh was present but we were waiting for Caleb. Caleb did not arrive until the police came in, rounded us up and took us to the station. That was where he confessed.”
The Ogun State Community, Social Orientation and Safety Corps otherwise called So-Safe Corps has arrested Ibrahim Ogunrinde, a 46-year-old resident of Adu Town, Ajebo Road, Mile 6, Abeokuta, for attempted murder.
According to a statement on Friday by the Corps through its Director of Information and Public Relations, Moruf Yusuf, the suspect was said to have been arrested at Ijaye Garage, Abeokuta on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at about 2.40 pm
The statement partly read, “Ibrahim Ogunrinde, a butcher and farmer, had pretended to be a passenger and asked the victim, Kosu Daniel (aka “Jeje”), to take him to Olubo Town on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at noon.
“He then allegedly stabbed Kosu Daniel in the neck and arm, leaving him in a pool of blood, and escaped with the victim’s motorbike. The suspect confessed that he was motivated by a desire to eliminate the victim, who he believed had an affair with his wife two months prior.
“He believed he had succeeded in killing the victim, not knowing that Kosu Daniel was rushed to the hospital and is currently receiving treatment at the Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta.”
Yusuf added that the suspect and the recovered motorcycle had been transferred to Magbon, adding that the investigation is ongoing.
The final report of the Kaduna State House of Assembly Adhoc Committee set up to investigate the tenure of ex-Governor Nasir El-Rufai has accused the former governor of several corrupt practices.
In the 175-page report submitted to Governor Uba Sani on Thursday, the lawmakers accuse the ex-governor of syphoning billions of Naira through proxy companies and individuals.
Under “general findings on all MDAs” the lawmakers said the sum of N11.8 billion was paid to the account of two individuals under the guise of a joint venture for the proposed Kaduna light Rail project said to be a public-private partnership arrangement.
The report says the transaction was authorised by the office of the governor and the commissioner for finance in a move described as “possible diversion of funds through individual bank accounts.”
“Per the committee review of Indo Kaduna MRTS JV a joint venture for the proposed Kaduna light Rail project in public-private partnership with Skipper Nig. ltd.
“Funds were transferred to two (2) individual account as follows: Nuren Mumeen Damola; 10,899,300,000 and Uzosike Chinedu 188,380,906.76 11,087,680,906.76,” the report reads.
The report also accused El-Rufai of further diversion of N18 billion of state funds through the registration of SPV, Indo Kaduna.
“The committee noted that the whole idea of registering an SPV was unclear and misnomer and out of sync with the industry practice. A further significant concern is that KDSG was not represented in the company by way of share allotment and directorship.
“The lead company allotted 99.99% of the company’s shareholding to an unknown entity i.e Indo Kaduna MRT Private Ltd. Additionally, KDSG is not represented in the JV company i.e Indo Kaduna MRTS JV Ltd.,” it stated.
The report also accused El-Rufai of “gross violation of governance” by giving authority to individuals who were not government officials.
The committee noted that “during the previous administration that certain individuals dominated the state affairs such as Mr. Jimmy Lawal who served as senior counsellor to the Governor. He gives approvals and all other government officials report to him for approvals despite the fact he was not holding any constitutionally recognised position.
“He also brought in several companies/contractors to the State, amongst which include Skippers Nigeria limited. These companies were fronts of the Senior Adviser-Counsellor which he used to defraud the State. “
El-Rufai was also accused of using Jimmy Lawal to procure “Unethical and unjustified loan facility resulting to additional debt burden to the state.”
“It was noted, that the council approved a loan facility of 7.5 billion to judiciously finance the KSPL JV Project.
“The facility was initially agreed to be obtained from Zenith bank but there was a change decision to rather take the loan from United bank of Africa whose interest rate was higher than that of Zenith by 2% which resulted to over 600 million interest rates. Additionally, it was gathered that the decision to obtained the loan was solely influence and negotiated by the Senior councillor to the Governor (Mr. Jimi Lawal).”
In the realm of global travel, the power of a passport is measured by the number of countries its holder can visit without the need for a visa or with visa-on-arrival access.
While citizens of countries like Japan, Germany, and Singapore enjoy extensive travel freedom, others face significant restrictions.
Here’s a look at the top 10 weakest passports in the world in 2024, according to Best Diplomat, highlighting the countries where citizens face the most travel limitations.
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Weakest Passports in the World
1. Afghanistan
Afghanistan has the world’s weakest passport, offering visa-free access to only nine countries: the Cook Islands, Dominica, Egypt, Haiti, Kenya, Micronesia, Niue, Samoa, and Seychelles. This limitation results from historical conflicts and geopolitical issues. Enhancing diplomatic relations and stability may improve Afghan citizens’ global mobility.
2. Iraq
Iraq’s passport is the second weakest globally due to past conflicts and ongoing instability. Iraqi citizens can enter 13 countries visa-free, including the Cook Islands, Dominica, Haiti, Iran, Kenya, Malaysia, Micronesia, Niue, Samoa, Seychelles, Suriname, Syria, and Zambia. Rebuilding diplomatic ties and stability are essential for improving travel opportunities for Iraqis.
3. Syria
Syria’s passport ranks third weakest due to ongoing conflicts and limited diplomatic relations. Syrian citizens can travel visa-free to nine destinations, including the Cook Islands, Dominica, Iran, Kenya, Malaysia, Micronesia, Niue, Samoa, and Seychelles. Enhancing diplomatic efforts and stability could improve travel prospects for Syrians.
4. Pakistan
Pakistan’s passport is the fourth weakest, affected by political and security issues. Pakistani citizens can travel visa-free to 14 countries, including Barbados, Bermuda, the Cook Islands, Dominica, Haiti, Micronesia, Montserrat, Niue, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Gambia, Trinidad and Tobago, and Vanuatu. Improving diplomatic and economic conditions could enhance travel freedom for Pakistanis.
5. Yemen
Yemen’s passport is the fifth weakest, with limited visa-free access to 10 countries: the Cook Islands, Dominica, Egypt, Malaysia, Micronesia, Niue, Samoa, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Sudan, and Syria. Political unrest and lack of diplomatic relations contribute to these restrictions. Enhancing diplomatic efforts and stability could improve travel opportunities for Yemenis.
6. Somalia
Somalia’s passport ranks sixth weakest due to geopolitical instability and limited diplomatic ties. Somali citizens can travel visa-free to 11 countries: Benin, Cook Islands, Dominica, Haiti, Kenya, Malaysia, Micronesia, Niue, Samoa, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Gambia. Strengthening diplomatic relations and stability could enhance global mobility for Somalis.
7. Palestinian Territories
The Palestinian passport ranks seventh weakest due to political status and lack of international recognition. Palestinians can travel visa-free to 13 countries, including Bolivia, Cook Islands, Dominica, Ecuador, Jordan, Malaysia, Micronesia, Nicaragua, Niue, South Africa, Suriname, Venezuela, and Eswatini. Diplomatic solutions are needed to improve travel freedom for Palestinians.
8. Nepal
Nepal’s passport is the eighth weakest, with limited visa-free access. Nepalese citizens can travel to 13 countries without a visa, including the Cook Islands, Dominica, Haiti, India, Kenya, Micronesia, Niue, Pakistan, Philippines, Samoa, Seychelles, Singapore, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Enhancing diplomatic relations could boost travel opportunities for Nepalese citizens.
9. North Korea
North Korea’s passport is the ninth weakest due to diplomatic isolation. North Korean citizens have visa-free access to 12 countries: Cook Islands, Dominica, Guyana, Haiti, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Micronesia, Niue, Samoa, Seychelles, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Suriname. Improving diplomatic relations is essential for enhancing travel opportunities for North Koreans.
10. Libya
Libya’s passport ranks tenth weakest, with restricted global mobility due to political instability. Libyan citizens can travel visa-free to 14 countries, including Algeria, Benin, Cook Islands, Dominica, Egypt, Malaysia, Mauritania, Micronesia, Niue, Samoa, Sri Lanka, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Tunisia, and Türkiye. Strengthening diplomatic relations could improve travel opportunities for Libyans.
Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), a global higher education network, has unveiled its World University Rankings for 2025, highlighting over 1,500 universities across 105 higher education systems worldwide.
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the United States has been named the best university in the world.
The United States dominates the rankings with 197 institutions, followed by the United Kingdom with 90, and mainland China with 71.
In Africa, the University of Cape Town stands out as the top performer, achieving a global ranking of 171.
These rankings reflect the continued excellence and competitiveness of global higher education institutions:
Top universities in the world
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), US
- Imperial College London, UK
- University of Oxford, UK
- Harvard University, US
- University of Cambridge, UK
- Stanford University, US
- ETH Zürich – Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Switzerland
- National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore
- University College London, UK
- California Institute of Technology (Caltech), US
Multichoice Nigeria says it will appeal Friday’s ruling of the Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal, CCPT, which slammed a N150 million fine against it for challenging the court’s jurisdiction.
The CCPT had also ordered the company to provide Nigerians with a one-month free subscription on DStv and GOtv.
The tribunal had previously stopped Multichoice from increasing subscription fees without adequate notice, following a suit by Festus Onifade who argued that the 8-day notice given by Multichoice for a price hike was insufficient.
Reacting to the development, Multichoice differed with the ruling, saying it will appeal the decision.
The statement reads: “MultiChoice Nigeria is aware of the recent ruling by the Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal, CCPT, regarding its jurisdiction to entertain a price regulation matter.
“We disagree with the ruling, and will therefore file an appeal against said ruling.
“As the matter is currently sub judice, we are restrained from making further comments.”
Onifade, who sued Multi-Choice Nigeria Ltd and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC, accused the pay-TV of unjustly increasing subscription fees without one-month notice to customers and leveraging on it to seek interim orders against Pay TV.
A three-member tribunal chaired by Saratu Shafii had ruled in favour of Onifade by restraining Multichoice in the interim, in the suit marked CCPT/OP/2/2024.
It restrained the pay TV from going ahead with the impending price increase scheduled to take effect from 1st May 2024, pending the hearing and determination of the Motion on Notice.
A former President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Dr. Samson Ayokunle, has expressed his concerns regarding the issue of multiple taxations imposed on struggling Nigerians by the incumbent government.
During his appearance on the socio-political program Inside Sources with Laolu Akande, which aired on Channels Television on Friday, the former president of the Nigerian Baptist Convention appealed to President Bola Tinubu to explore other rich sides of the country instead of taxing the citizens. on every side.
In his plea, Ayokunle emphasized the importance of revitalizing the country’s economy and encouraging investments in the agriculture and mining sectors.
He highlighted the untapped potential and valuable resources within these sectors, waiting to be harnessed for the nation’s benefit.
By focusing on these areas, Ayokunle noted that President Tinubu has the opportunity to unlock the goldmines that can contribute to Nigeria’s growth and development.
“Let’s delve into other aspects of our economy. Nigeria is rich, let’s explore, not just taxing, taxing. If you tax people, people will die,” Ayokunle said on the show.
Naija News reports that Ayokunle’s response comes after Tinubu’s administration drew the ire of a large section of Nigerians by introducing new taxes as citizens continue to grapple with the worst cost-of-living crisis in decades.
It could be recalled that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) issued a memorandum last month, instructing all commercial banks to enforce a 0.5% levy on specific electronic transactions.
This levy allocates funds to the Office of the National Security Adviser, specifically to enhance cyber security measures.
It is important to note that the levy is imposed on the individual initiating the transaction, rather than the recipient.
“The levy shall be applied at the point of electronic transfer origination, then deducted and remitted by the financial institution. The deducted amount shall be reflected in the customer’s account with the narration, Cybersecurity Levy,” the memo read, adding that it was in line with the new cybercrime law signed by the president in February.
The levy was, however, later suspended after the outcry that greeted its introduction.
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Nigerian ace singer, Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo, popularly known as D’banj, has declared himself ‘a new cat’ (up-and-coming artiste).
Naija News reports that the ‘Koko’ master, who will celebrate his 20th anniversary in the music industry on June 7, 2024, made the declaration in a recent interview with Hip TV.
The 43-year-old singer spoke about his role in the global acceptance of Nigerian music through international collaboration.
D’banj noted that the music industry has evolved over the years, and despite the number of years he has spent in it, he still feels like he is scratching the surface again.
The singer also disclosed that he would be working with some new-generation artistes on his upcoming album, ‘Entertainer,’ which he said was a sequel to his critically acclaimed 2008 album, ‘The Entertainer.’
He said, “I am not the first [Nigerian artist] to have done an international collaboration. We were just the first to have done it the way we did it. Usually, when you want to do a collaboration with an international artist, it seemed before ours, like they were doing you a favour. But with the kind of grace that God gave us and the kind of team that we had, we were able to deliver one of the biggest [‘Mr Endowed’].
“I think that actually gave hope and visibility to the kids [new artists] to know that they can do it. So, I feel like a very proud father if I may say. That’s why I am a cat again [up-and-coming artiste]. Now, I want to feature not even international artistes but local artists. I want to feature Ayra Starr, Rema, Ruger and Don Jazzy. Collaboration is the new competition.”
Leicester City have announced the departure of Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho.
Iheanacho is leaving the Foxes after seven years.
The 27-year-old’s contract will expire at the end of this month.
The Nigerian joined Leicester City from Manchester City in 2017.
Iheanacho scored 61 goals in Leicester’s colours, including the winner against his former club in the FA Community Shield final at Wembley in August 2021.
The Foxes also announced they are in talks with his compatriot, Wilfred Ndidi, over a new contract.
Ndidi’s current contract will end at the end of the month.
The report of an autopsy conducted on 4-year-old Miguel Ovoke, a pupil of Brickhall School, Abuja, who died on April 24, 2024, has been revealed.
The report, which was released by the management of the school on Friday, revealed that the pupil died after choking on a piece of meat in his homemade lunch.
DAILY POST recalls that the incident occurred during the school’s lunch break. The incident triggered controversy on social media.
According to the school’s statement, Miguel started choking on the meat in his lunch, which consisted of rice, stew, plantain and assorted meat.
“When the emergency manoeuvres to free his throat proved futile, he was rushed to the sick bay where our certified nurse also carried out the appropriate emergency medical responses to dislodge the piece of meat, but to no avail,” the school said.
Miguel was then rushed to Excel Specialist Hospital, where he was unfortunately confirmed dead.
Subsequently, the hospital issued a medical report saying that the cause of death was asphyxiation.
The school said it immediately notified Miguel’s parents of the incident.
The autopsy was conducted at the National Hospital, Abuja, with representatives from all interested parties, including members of the victim’s family.
“The autopsy result showed that Miguel choked on a piece of meat in his homemade lunch,” the school said in its statement.
Following the release of the autopsy report, Miguel’s parents have “accepted the incident as ‘an act of God’,” the school said.
Super Eagles of Nigeria mount more pressure on themselves in the race to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup by failing to defeat South Africa in Uyo.
Ahead of the World Cup qualification match which went down at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium earlier today, June 7, it was clear that the South African side had the aim of beating or drawing with the Super Eagles in Uyo.
Unfortunately for the Nigerian side, the Super Eagles played into their hands as they failed to stamp their authority in the game during the first half.
The Nigerian side looked completely uncoordinated in the first 45 minutes as they struggled to put passes together, especially in the final third.
As for the Bafana Bafana, they maintained their game plan which was to wait and launch counter-attacks. The tactics paid off for them in the 29th minute when Themba Zwane opened the scoring for the visitors.
The Bafana Bafana side ended the first half with the slim lead which didn’t last up to one minute in the second half of the encounter. Turkish-based Nigerian midfielder, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru of Hatayspor scored the equalizer for Nigeria in the 46th minute.
After that, the Super Eagles continued with their uncoordinated display, especially in the opposition’s penalty box as the game ended in a 1-1 draw.
The draw leaves the Super Eagles in the 5th spot in Group C, a point below 4th placed South Africa and two points below first-placed Lesotho.
As it stands, every game in the qualification series matters for the Super Eagles starting with their next game which is against third-placed Benin Republic in Abidjan on June 10.