I am with Etisalat and I will not leave-Simi

                           
This is obviously great times for Simi as she has added another feather to her cap when Etisalat signed her as a brand ambassador, recently.

Smiling from ear to ear, the obviously elated singer told Saturday Beats in a chat, that this achievement was a big deal for her.

“I am very elated that such is happening to me right now. This will give me a bigger platform than I had before.

The limelight is now bigger than it used to me.


When you work hard and have good work ethics and you continue to improve yourself, the sky is the beginning of the limit. I am not surprised at my success, I am just grateful to God.

 My record label, Xtreme Music, is very important to my career. They allow me to have creative expression. They don’t dictate the kind of music I do. They support me and push me.”

And even as some of her colleagues who are telecoms brand ambassadors ‘port’ to a rival company after the expiration of their contract, Simi said she would not do that.

“I am with Etisalat and I will not leave,” she said.
                           

Couple gets divorced after HIV positive wife insists on sex without condom

                           
Justice Everyman Eleanya, of Jikwoyi Customary Court in Abuja, dissolved the marriage between Joseph Danjuma, a farmer, and his HIV positive wife yesterday.

The Judge ordered Joseph's ex-wife's family to 
return the bride price paid, as everything the court did to reconcile the couple failed.

Testifying in court, Joseph said he still loves his wife, despite her HIV status.

“My wife got pregnant and put to bed in 2012; the child got terribly ill and died.

“Due to the ailment and death of the child, I insisted that my wife be tested of HIV, which the doctor did and she tested positive.

“Because I still loved my wife, we used condom as a means of protection during sexual intercourse. But as time went on, she refused me using condom on her, and insisted on intercourse without condom."

Joseph's wife, who never countered the testimony of her HIV status, agreed willingly to the divorce, saying she was tire

How Mimiko’s Pregnancy Disappeared From My Womb After Five Months – Mom Reveals

*His father threatened not to accept himMadam Muyinat, mother of outgoing Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, has said that her son (Gov Mimiko) disappeared from her womb when his pregnancy was five months old.

The mother disclosed that it was amazing that her son’s pregnancy suddenly disappeared while her hitherto protruded stomach became flat.

She added that the baby inside her womb was also not kicking anymore.

The governor’s mother stated this in her son’s new book titled “Mimiko’s Odyssey: A Biography of Revelations.”

The book was presented to the public in Akure, the Ondo State capital on Wednesday.

Madam Muyinat said, “His birth? I had a child before him. The governor is my second child. When his pregnancy was about five and a half months, it suddenly disappeared.

“It didn’t kick, not any sign of pregnancy in my womb again. The stomach that was protruded suddenly went flat.”

Apart from the alleged disappearance of the governor’s pregnancy, the book also revealed that his father, Pa. Atiku Famimikomi, took seriously ill when his (the governor’s) mother was carrying the pregnancy.

The ailing father was said to have insisted that if his wife was not delivered of the baby on October 3, 1954, then he was not responsible for the pregnancy.

However, the book said that the father did not divulge the reason why he picked the date to anyone before he died.

The book said, “Aside the pregnancy seemingly disappearing, as narrated by Mama Muyinat Mimiko, it is also on record that the conception of Olusegun Mimiko coincided with when his father, Pa Atiku Mimiko, took seriously ill.

“The father, even on his sick bed, kept reiterating to whoever cared to listen that if the child was not delivered on October 3, then it would mean that he was not responsible for the pregnancy.

“Why he was so emphatic about the date is unknown to anyone, and may never be known, as the father did not divulge it before his demise.

According to Mama Mimiko, Pa Atiku was used to guessing the time for her deliveries but had never been so insistent on the exact date as he did in the governor’s case. As fate would have it, on the morning of October 3, 1954, Mama Mimiko started feeling the pangs of childbirth and was taken to the hospital by her mother.

“She had moved to the mother’s house when the pressure from her in-laws was becoming unbearable. According to her, the family members were uncomfortable about her husband’s illness and blamed her for it. This was compounded by her husband’s insistence on the exact date on which the child had to be born for him to accept it.

“At noon on October 3, the child was born and the news got to the family. The father was filled with joy and he exclaimed, ‘That is alright. Alhamdulilai, Oluwasegun!’ This was to become one of the names of the newborn.

“As is customary in most cultures, including the Islamic and Yoruba, a child is formally named on the eighth day. Eight days after his birth, therefore, Islamic clerics gathered and the child was first named Abdulrahman, then his father named him Oluwasegun (meaning, God has given us victory) and his mother named him Abayomi (Ota i ba yomi Oluwa ni oje), meaning “but for God, my enemies would have derided me”.

The book also explained how Mimiko is now popularly known as “Iroko”.

It said, “The versatility and complexities of the personality of Iroko are invoked in the socio-political character of Olusegun Mimiko, who had named his farm Iroko Farm because the Iroko is generally perceived as the King of the forest.

“Following his numerous political battles and triumphs, his political calculations and strategies, strength of character, courage in the face of adversity, and daring political manoeuvres, Mimiko has been transformed in the eyes of his followers into that feared and revered Iroko man in Yoruba mythology with his superhuman capacities.

“The name Iroko, by spontaneous popular concession, buoyed by Mimiko’s political exploits, has been foisted on him to emphasise his indomitable political adventures and politicking, especially after facing internal and external opponents in his re-election bid and triumphing gallantly.”

Mimiko, whose tenure would expire as the governor of Ondo State on February 23, also explained how he became a politician.

He said his first political party was the defunct Unity Party of Nigeria, but explained that he joined the faction under the leadership of the late former Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Chief Akin Omoboriowo.

During this time, the UPN was then factionalised between the former governor of the state, Chief Adekunle Ajasin and his deputy, Akin Omoboriowo.

Both of them are now late.

Mimiko said, “That time, there was no question as to what party I was going to join. UPN was already my party. The first day, I just wanted to register with a political party. I went to the UPN Secretariat; I said I wanted to register.

“Then they asked, ‘Which faction?’ Then I said, ‘Faction?’ That was 1982. I had my NYSC in 1981. They said which faction because there was Ajasin faction and Omoboriowo faction. Then I remembered that Ogunye, my lecturer, was also a UPN activist.

“ I then said there was a lecturer called Dr. Ogunye. I asked which faction he was. They said that was the frontline man in Omoboriowo’s camp. Then I said that was where they should put my name. “

He explained that there was no other reason why he joined the faction other than his lecturer’s radicalism, especially how he said he (Ogunye) slapped a contractor at Ife, which he said was still fresh in his mind.

“There was no other reason other than his radicalism, especially how he slapped a contractor at Ife was still fresh in my mind. And when I was to be disciplined, he stood and defended me.” he added

Chocolate city boss, Audu Maikori has been released after being arrested

Chocolate city boss, Audu Maikori, has been released   after being arrested by a team of police officers attached to Inspector-general monitoring and intelligence team for tweeting about a fatal attack on his relatives in Southern Kaduna, that turned out to be false.

His release came
after Bring back our girls convener, Oby Ezekwesili stepped in pleading with the Kaduna Government not to press Charge

 

See Why Pastor chases worshippers, threatens to burn down church

 A 56-year-old pastor, Jones Nwaeze, of the Minister of Gospel of God Church, located in Ojodu area of Lagos, has been accused of chasing out worshipers of the church and threatening to set the house of worship ablaze.

It was learnt that trouble started on February 12, 2017 at the church located on Tina Street, Ojodu, when Pastor Nwaeze allegedly invaded the church and assaulted worshipers with a stick over claims of ownership of the church.

NAN reports that Nwaeze was dragged before an Ikeja Magistrate’s Court, Lagos on charges of breach of the peace and assault on Friday.

Prosecutor, Clement Okuoimose said Nwaeze allegedly gained access into the church auditorium while a service was ongoing.

He told the court that as a security man tried to prevent him from gaining access into the church, Pastor Nwaeze hit him with a stick in the head and dragged him on the ground.

The accused allegedly claimed ownership of the church saying he had invested heavily in it by bringing converts and wanted a share of the proceeds of the church.

“One of the worshipers alerted the police who rushed to the scene,” the prosecutor said.

The prosecutor said the offences contravened sections 166 and 171 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011, but the accused pleaded not guilty to the offences.

Pastor Nwaeze was granted bail in the sum of N20,000.

Primary school pupils arrested in Enugu State for not doing their homework

The Enugu Government in conjuction with Early Dews Montessori Primary School, located at GRA Enugu, arrested primary school pupils who didn'tdo their assignments.

The arrested pupil were put behind a hilux, alleged to be the same place where dead bodies are kept. 

this is too bad

Speeding Petrol Tanker Involved In Accident With Danfo Bus

A loaded tanker lost control around Egan, LASU-Iba road this Saturday morning, rammed a Danfo, crushed one and spilled its content. Hopefully emergency personnel will get there fast...

Cultists Behead Five People In Rivers State

                   
No fewer than five persons were feared dead during a battle for supremacy that ensued between rival cult groups in Egbeda community, Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State.

A source in the community disclosed that the Icelanders cult and the Greenlanders cult groups were locked in war over who takes charge of the community.

The source described how the cultists went on rampage, killing and beheading people.

He told Punch that the head of one of their victims was pinned on a stick at the market square.

“Several people have been killed now in the community. I saw about five people. The boys are killing and cutting off people’s heads. There is fear in the community, so people are moving out,” the source said.

A resident of the area, identified as Uche, said he was going to stay with relatives in Port Harcourt.

Uche said the shooting started on Wednesday night, adding that the rival cultists moved freely in the community, in the absence of security operatives.

He also said that residents who had fled their homes were wondering “aimlessly” in neighbouring communities, calling on the government for swift intervention.

Uche said, “There is panic in the community. I don’t know the actual number of people killed, but they have killed more than five people since the incident started.

“We are calling on the government and security operatives to intervene. Our people are suffering; right now, they are in other communities.”

Many senior officers of Rivers State Police Command had gone out of the state due to the burial of the late Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr. Francis Odesanya

Police Explains Why Audu Maikori Was Arrested

                       
Nigerian Police authorities today (Saturday) confirmed that the owner of Chocolate City entertainment, Audu Maikori has been arrested noting that he is being investigated for false information capable of causing religious and communal crisis.
Though the officer declined to disclose the exact department that made the arrest, he however said the Police has a duty to ensure investigation of allegations and petitions made by Nigerians especially one that is capable to threatening peace and stability in any part of the country.

A senior officer who spoke to Vanguard on condition of anonymity Saturday, wondered why the hue and cry about the arrest of the entertainer saying since there was petition and evidence of committing 
an offence against him, it was the duty of the police to carry out investigation.

Recall that the social media was awash on Friday night with reports that the Chocolate City owner was arrested in Lagos and moved to Abuja by the Police authorities.

The officer while confiding in Vanguard, asked,

“Do you know the number of persons, particularly the youths that follow the social media. Imagine sending fake information about killings of one group in a situation of crisis which did not exist. 

Are you trying to ignite more killings or bloodshed among people who have lived together for years or what? Any way there is no cause for worry. Investigations will clear the air about the allegations against him. The police will not just arrest people without a reason”.

A senior police officer who was deployed to Southern Kaduna for security duties to checkmate the violence in Kafanchan and other towns in Southern Kaduna last week told Vanguard that contrary to the wild allegations being peddled by people fanning the crisis, 800 people were not killed in Southern Kaduna.

“Between my God and I that is talking to you, the number of deaths since this crisis started has not been more than 20. Nobody is happy about it but we are doing everything possible to contain it. These people causing the crisis should not make things worse for security agencies” he said.

Young Billionaire E-Money Celebrate His Birthday Today

                             

Young millionaire Emeka Okonkwo [E-Money] is plus one today. He took to his page to appreciate baba God for his blessings:

"Thanks be to the God Almighty for all the great things he has done in my life. God is wonderful.

Nigerian woman accidentally kills son after giving him kerosene instead of water

  

                                           
A 18-month-old baby boy has died after his own mother ‘accidentally’ served him kerosene as water in Benin City.

The tragedy occurred at Iguma Street, Off Orewere Street, Off Medical Stores Road, Benin City, about 10am, last Tuesday.

It was leant that the victim, Isreal Buhari had complained to his mother, a hired kerosene seller, that he was thirsty when the woman ‘inadventedly’ gave him kerosene stored in a beverage can, to drink.

The child, the only boy of four children, was said to have on first gulp immediately spat out the 
remaining content in his mouth before his mother realized the unforgettable ‘mistake’.

Few minutes after ingesting the substance, the little child’s eyes were said to have turned pure white as he screamed uncontrollably.

His mother Mrs Ata Buhari, said with the help of neighbors some volume of palm oil was immediately given to the baby before he was rushed to a hospital in the area where he died few hours later.

Narrating how she ‘mistakenly’ served her only son kerosene instead of water ,Mrs Ata Buhari, from Kogi State stated that one of her children had filled an empty can of beverage with water which they took to store that fateful morning.

She added that a similar container of beverage which she stored kerosene was kept in her shop as when her child complained of thirstiness she ‘mistakenly’ picked the one filled with kerosene.

Father of the child Mr Buhari Hassan, 36, also from Kogi State, a bricklayer, said he was called to the hospital where he met the corpse of his only son.

He appealed to the State Government and kindhearted individuals to empower him and his wife as his family is living from hand to mouth.

Excited Ali Modu Sherrif After His Court Victory

Court of Appeal sitting in Port Harcourt on Friday confirmed Senator Ali Modu Sheriff as national chairman of the PDP. People like Governor Ayo Fayose, Femi Fani-Kayode have expressed their displeasure at the development, Legally, the authentic chairman of PDP is Ali Modu Sherrif.

“To be honest, I don’t know what could have made him want to kill me" Yung 6ix

                                  
Nigerian rap artiste, Yung6ix, has alleged a close friend attempted to take his life late last year.

In a chat with Saturday Beats, Yung6ix says till date, he doesn't know why his friend, who is also a rap artiste, wanted to murder him.Excerpts: 

“I don’t know why my friend would want to kill me but that was one of the most shocking moments of my life. It happened at the studio in my house; I just came downstairs and the next thing I saw was my friend with a gun. I called him but he did not
reply. Then I saw the look on his face. He came with some other people. The guy by his side just took the gun from my friend’s hand because he noticed that my friend was already having a change of heart and he did not want to shoot me. When the guy took the gun, he tried to shoot me but I was lucky the gun jammed, so everybody ran away.

“To be honest, I don’t know what could have made him want to kill me. The only issue I think we had was not enough to cause any issue. I was shooting the video of one of my songs in Abuja the same day he was shooting the video of one of his songs that he featured me. I told him that I couldn’t  be there for his video because I was working on my own video. I told him that once I returned to Lagos, I would make sure I shoot my part of his video and I would take care of the cost. It was when I got back that he came to my house with a gun.” 

The rapper said he had to report the matter to the police and his friend was arrested.

“They moved him out of our estate because he lived near my house. The police later told us that estate residents had been complaining about him and that they did not want someone who walked around with a gun living in their estate. That was how he was evicted from the estate and I felt bad about it.”

“All that is behind me now and I am thinking of my new projects. I have my record label and a sponsor because immediately I left Storm Records, I decided to be on my own without relying on anyone. Along the line, somebody came to support me financially in the person of Prince Mefe. 

I decided not to be like other conventional artistes who would rather be very established before signing new acts. Every step I take, I want someone to grow with me the way Olamide also brought some guys up as he was becoming big as a star. Already, I have four artistes signed to my record label, KKTBM, and they are LK Kuddy, S.H.E, Percy, and Sean Dennis.”

Hoodlum Attack NYSC Camp In Delta State

Some rampaging armed hoodlums in Asaba and its environs in Delta State in the early hoursof yesterday attacked corps members in their private residence behind Mao Mau Hostels, off Ibori Gold Course road, Awai Asaba Quarters.

The notorious hoodlums allegedly r*ped two of the female corps members before carting away their valuables, including money.

A neighbour in the compound, Kate Okafor said the armed guys jumped into the premises through the fence and made straight to the corps members’ apartment who unsuspectingly were operating their small generating set during the period.

It was gathered that the guys intercepted the generator’s power supply and the corps members wanted to know what wen were responsible; unfortunatet wrong.

Adachukwu (surname withheld) who opened the door was at gun point pushed to the ground and in a “Commando-like style” was ordered into the room where the bad guys ransacked their property and allegedly pummeled them.

The two victims, Adachukwu and Chioma (surname withheld) are graduates of Abia State Polytechnic, posted to Asaba for their youth service.

While the operation lasted, other occupants of the compound including three other corps members were allegedly subjected to facing the ground at gun point and were also ordered to surrender their valuables to the hoodlums.

One of the male occupants, Simon (surname withheld) said he escaped and invited the police through his phone, adding that it was the first ever attack on them in the compound since he moved to the house about a year ago.

The ladies, Adachukwu and Chioma, said: “we were r*ped by the hoodlums after they gained entrance to our room when I tried to know what was wrong with our generating set, they took away our phones, TV Plasma, and Cash of N12, 000”.

Police say they are on top of the situation, promising the get the fleeing armed hoodlums.