Basket Mouth Welcomes His Second Daughter

Basket Mouth and his wife Elsie welcome their second daughter Maya to the family of Okpocha.

Read the testimony of Mrs Elsie Okpocha on social media............

So let me share my testimony with you.

So on the day I put to birth, I was rejected by 2 hospitals(I had registered in one of them ) even though labour had started and my contractions were happening every 2minutes, their reason was that I hadn’t done my antenatal with them so they didn’t want to take me in case there was an emergency.

So after 40mins of driving back and forth, I was eventually admitted to Reddington Hospital in VI, I can only thank God it was midnight so there was no traffic, so while in the labour room, my water broke and I had a cord Prolapse…. (Never heard of it until that day)

So a Cord Prolapse is when the cord comes out of the uterus before the baby, when this happens, it can result in a loss of oxygen to the baby, and may even result in a stillbirth.

But God was gracious, he was kind, he didn’t let the Devil win…. When I saw the Doctor and Nurses Panic, I knew Something was wrong, in that moment of fear, I started to declare life for myself and my baby, thankfully God came through as always.

Fortunately the Doctor knew the emergency steps to take to keep my baby alive while they prepared me for an emergency CS, the CS doctor arrived in good time and I had my baby who is well and alive.Thank you Lord.

congratulations to the family of Okpcha.

I Need To Shine My Eyes Because My Eyes Have Been Closed Since I Entered The House.....Liquorose

“Last Sunday eviction made me sad, it got me to a moment of realization that you can never predict Big Brother, no matter how you try to analyze it from your point of view, it’s always different.” Liquorose

Liquorose, one of the Big Brother Naija housemate, said she is yet to recover from the last Sunday eviction because two of her besties Maria and Sammie were evicted from the house, I need to shine my eyes because my eyes have been closed since I entered the house, she added.

She said she realized that nobody can predict Big brother especially becauseb of Maria's eviction which was still a rude shock to her during her dairy session with Big Brother on Monday.

UBA’s RedTV Series, Assistant Madams Season 2 Premieres, New Cast Unveiled At Launch In Lagos

All the stars came out this weekend for the exclusive premiere ofREDTV’s latest web series, Assistant Madams, Dark Hearts. REDTV,the online network supported by the United Bank for Africa continues to make impact in the creative industry on the African Continent, with a focus on job creation and growth.

The second season of the series revealed new cast members fromAcross Africa including Dilish Mathews, winner of the 2013 Big Brother Africa, from Namibia; award winning actresses Salma Mumim and Jocelyn Dumass from Ghana as well as Mauwuli Gavor aTV presenter turned actor, also from Ghana.

The series has a star studded cast with Singer and song writer, Sheyi Shay; Timini Egbuson; Big Brother star, Cee-C Nwadiora; Osas Ighodaro who played the infamous Chioma in the first season ofAssistant Madams; Femi Branch; Ademola Adedoyin, RED Hot Topics Star, Temilola Young and Eso Dike.

The excitement over the return of REDTV’s blockbuster seriesAssistant Madams 2 was palpable as the show premiered at Cilantroin Lagos on Saturday night.

The Executive Producer of REDTV, Bola Atta welcomed the Chairman, United Bank for Africa Plc, Mr. Tony Elumelu, to the premiere as well as the cast and crew and top celebrities from the entertainment industry, including the stars of The Men’s Club,  Efa Iwara, Sharon Ooja, Enado Odigie, Nengi Adoki; Segilola Ogidan. Also present wereKunle Oshodi-Glover; Tobi Osoba; Obi Asika; Debola Williams and his wife Kehinde; Chude Jidenonwo; Fresh L, amongst others.

Atta who is also the Group Director for Communications at UBAspoke about the passion and drive behind UBA’s continuous support of the creative industry and said that the bank is always on the look-out for innovative ways to enable more youths build upon their talents and embrace their creative side.

Culled: Naijanewsdirect

another Side Chick saga

Imagine what the world has turned to. Some ladies are just too lazy to work.

Please, what do you suggest should be solution or advise for all these vultures? Drop your advise, you could save someone
 

ICE-Ghana (GOLDEN EXPERIENCE 2016) By His Majesty Royal Panford

STREET OF GOLD FOUNDATION is committed providing the world's best event for everyone involved in the meetings, incentives,  conferences, exhibitions, work camp, workshops programmes, volunteerism, management and delivery of content for the volunteering organizations.

Uniquely, the key executives and committees who control the meetings, conferences, incentives, and exhibitor camps and workshops are drawn from these organizations, bringing with them experience and expertise in all aspects of our foundation.

STREET OF GOLD FOUNDATION organizational overview. The following groups continuously shape the foundation of STREETOFGOLD:

Council

The STREET OF GOLD FOUNDATION council members are specially invited senior figures from a board spectrum of foundation and organizations from a wide spread of countries. The council was created to help STREET OF GOLD FOUNDATION meet the needs of the workers and volunteers by addressing the issues of growth, globalization and convergence.

Partnership

STREET OF GOLD FOUNDATION is a partnership. The partners are the six sponsor bodies. Each partner has a board member to perform the loyal and contractual obligation of STREETOFGOLD. The board overseas the policy, budget and general direction of STREET OF GOLD FOUNDATION. 

Committees

Specialist committees carry out the detailed planning of the various strands of STREET OF GOLD FOUNDATION. Expert workers and volunteers from organizations serve on committees responsible for the meetings, conferences, Incentives, Exhibiting camps, workshops and technical resource and events.

The STREET OF GOLD FOUNDATION(SOG) takes all measures to ensure that travelers setting foot in the country are provided with all required assistance. HIS Royal Panford, The Founder / CEO of the SOG tells MICE – Ghana about how the G. Guide is working towards increasing MICE movement to Ghana. 

The mission of MICE GHANA is to contribute to Accra, Ghana economic, intellectual and cultural wealth by hosting business events on a commercial basis. 

Special program to highlight the new products, innovate technologies, companies and organizations at global uses. 

The MICE GHANA Operations and everyday decision making is guided by the five essential corporate goals, which are;

• Maximize economic benefit to the state 

• Remain viable, sharing best practices and experiences.

• Provide an innovative and diverse range of services that clients want to use.

• Be a leader in terms of corporate social responsibility and opening business up to the idea of sponsoring the MICE. 

• Experiences, achievements, learning and innovative approach in the entrepreneurship that revolutionize the global economy; 

• Global branding and network opportunities. Media inter-nations exploring partners for sustain projects and funding and global expansion global partners.

According to His Majesty Royal Panford, the foundation is betting big on personalized services that will aid the country receive repeat travellers. When it comes to attracting travellers, the Street of Gold Foundation is betting big on personalized services that will help the country receive repeat travelers. Apart from the warmth of the people in Ghana, His Majesty Royal Panford feels that it is important to give travellers what they desire and that too at a reasonable price, so that they visit the country again.

“Right from when a person or group sets foot in the country, the MICE Ghana starts assisting them with their queries. We have our staff at the airport to assist travellers all round the clock. And if need be, we also arrange for a musical AKWAABA at all night. This begins the traveller's journey within Ghana in a very warm manner” he says.

As far as making lodging, boarding and transportation bookings in Ghana is concerned, the MICE Ghana assists travellers by getting them in contact with suppliers from Ghana. His Majesty Royal Panford informs, “When travellers approach us, we provide them with assistance and get them in contact with the concerned suppliers such as the Tour Operators Union of Ghana (TOUGHA), Tour Guides Association of Ghana (TORGAG) and GHATOF who make all arrangements for the travellers, whether group, FIT, honeymooners or family travellers.”

The Street of Gold Foundation ensures that the travellers and agents from Europe, making corporate bookings, are provided complete assistance from the local Ghanaian suppliers. “As far as making group or corporate bookings are concerned, we ensure that the group or the company making the bookings contacts a supplier of repute. Also, we are holding road shows in various countries including Europe, so that the suppliers get in direct contact with Europian agents and learn everything about products and dos and don'ts. This way the person making the bookings can be assured that the product booked is good.”

The Street Of Gold Foundation is working closely with those handling MICE Ghana movement in Ghana to increase group arrivals into Ghana. “Unlike some destinations, the MICE Ghana-Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions is ready to work for Ghana and the rest of the Africa.However, we  also assist  people for organizing  events. For example, we will get the group travelling to Ghana in contact with the authorities to host an event at, say Accra Conference Centre. This is something very unique, plus all arrangements will be made at affordable rates,” said the Founder.

Lastly he said that Ghana is one of the few destinations in Africa that can be the best buy for Europian, American ,Asian travellers, as it provides value for money that Indian travellers look forward to and added that there is ample for children, the young and the old to do when in Ghana.

20 More States To Be Created in Nigeria, See The List

Senate Committee on Constitution Review has recommended the creation of 20 new states.

They also proposed that referendum be conducted for the 20 new states by the Independent National Electoral Commission.

Some of the proposed states are:

– ITAI State (from Akwa Ibom State)

– State status for the FCT

-Katagum State from Bauchi State

– Okura State from Kogi East

– Adada State from Enugu State

– Gurara State from Kaduna South

– Ijebu State from Ogun State

-Ibadan State from Oyo State

– Tiga State from Kano State

-Ghari State from Kano State

– Amana State from Adamawa

– Gongola State from Adamawa

– Mambilla State from Taraba State

– Savannah State from Borno State

-Okun state from Kogi State.

– Etiti State from the South East Zone

– Orashi State from Imo and Anambra states

-Njaba from the present Imo State

-Excision of Aba State from Abia State;

-Anioma State from Delta State

– Torogbene and Oil River States, from Bayelsa Delta and Rivers states

-Bayajida State from parts of Katsina, Jigawa, and Zamfara states.

Earlier, The House of Representatives has passed for second reading, a bill seeking to amend the 1999 Constitution to allow creation of state police and legalise regional security outfits. The current police system will be decentralised by moving police from the Exclusive Legislative List to the Concurrent List.

The bill especially proposes an amendment to Section 197(1) by inserting new Paragraphs ‘e’ and ‘f’ to provide for ‘State Police Council’ and ‘State Police Service Commission,’ respectively.

The Second Schedule to the Constitution will also be altered in Part I by deleting Item 45 from the Exclusive Legislative List; and in Part II by inserting after Item 30 on the Concurrent Legislative List, new Items 31 and 32.

Igbo people want sixth state, says Uzodinma

The Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma, has advocated for an additional state for the South-East region.

He said that Ndigbo would be proud of the country if a sixth state was created in the region. States in the region at the moment include Imo, Enugu, Ebonyi, Abia and Anambra while other geopolitical zones have at at least six states.

Side Chic Allegedly Murdered Sugar Daddy, Steals 4Matic Benz

Few weeks after Chindinma Ojukwu murdered Usifo Ataga in Lekki, Lagos, another side chic is at it again. This time around the incident happened in Uyo, Akwa Ibom. 

The lady was arrested after she allegedly killed her lover and made away with his newly acquired Mercedes Benz jeep.Meanwhile, there have not been an official statement from the Police on the incident yet.According to social media post which read below…

“The girl in the picture visited the deceased in Uyo, butchered him to death and made away with his brand new Mercedes Benz 4matic and the original documents.“The victim, Chukwuemeka, is the only son of his parent and was an importer. All efforts to reach him by his friend to come clear his consignments failed. He was found in his pool of blood inside his bed room. “Using the vehicle tracker, the daughter of Jezebel was traced to a nearby hotel enjoying. Currently, she is singing like a parrot at Ewet Housing Police Station, Akwa Ibom State

DCP Abba Kyari, Will Retain Its Honouree Until He Is Found Guilty.

The House of Representatives has confirmed that the former Commander of the Inspector-General of Police Intelligence Response Team, DCP Abba Kyari, will retain its honouree until he is found guilty. The House, on June 11, 2020, honoured Kyari for his exceptional service to the Nigeria Police Force and Nigeria.

However, Kyari, popularly known as ‘super cop,’ has been under fire since the FBI, linked him to fraudulent activities involving Hushpuppi, who had pleaded guilty to fraud.The allegation led to the suspension of Kyari by the Police Service Commission but the House of Representatives maintained that the “super cop” will retain his honours till the allegations are proven.

The Chairman of the House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Benjamin Kalu, when contacted by Punch, said;“The position of our law is that you are innocent until you are proved guilty. It is not the only award that he has. We cannot begin to strip him of his award; he is a suspect at the moment. Lawmakers are not lawbreakers.

“The constitution says you are innocent until proved guilty. But if at the end of the day, he is convicted, then the House would have a reason to review its position. But at the moment, he is still under investigation.”

The FBI criminal complaint lodged at the United States District Court in California had listed Hushpuppi and Kyari among six suspects indicted in a $1.1m international fraud conspiracy.

The other suspects include Abdulrahman Juma (Abdul); Vincent Kelly Chibuzo (Kelly); Rukayat Motunrayo Fashola (Morayo); and Bolatito Tawakalitu Agbabiaka (Bolamide).

Lionel Merci Finally Leaves FC Barcelona

The impossible has happened. FC Barcelona officially announced this afternoon that Lionel Messi would not be returning to the club.

After a summer of negotiations that were seemingly going well, they’ve reached a point wherein the financial situation La Liga and Barcelona are in means we won’t be seeing a deal finalized. This is wild news.

Here’s the official statement:

Despite FC Barcelona and Lionel Messi having reached an agreement and the clear intention of both parties to sign a new contract today, this cannot happen because of financial and structural obstacles (Spanish Liga regulations).

As a result of this situation, Messi shall not be staying on at FC Barcelona. Both parties deeply regret that the wishes of the player and the club will ultimately not be fulfilled.

FC Barcelona wholeheartedly expresses its gratitude to the player for his contribution to the aggrandisement of the club and wishes him all the very best for the future in his personal and professional life.

 

Racheal Oniga Would be Buried This Month.

The family of late Nollywood Actress, Rachel Oniga, has said her body will be laid to rest on August 26 and 27, 2021.

The deceased son, Tunji Oniga, made this known in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Lagos.

Mr Oniga said the wake would be held on August 26 at her residence in Magodo, Lagos State, while her remains will be buried on August 27 at a cemetery yet to be disclosed by the family.

He said he was yet to come to terms with his mum’s death as it was shocking to many including him because she cared about people’s well-being.

‘‘My mother’s death is shocking to me, in fact, I don’t believe she is dead. When I see her phone ring and she is not there to take the call, the reality will dawn on me.

”She was a philanthropist, who was always bothered about the needs of others,” he said.

Lagos Assembly Adopts Report To Stop Houses For Ex-governors, Others

The Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday approved the report of its committee on establishment which recommended the reduction of pensions to former governors and other affected officials by 50 percent.

The committee also expunged the provision of houses in Abuja and Lagos for former governors as stipulated in an earlier law operated by the state.

The report further showed a reduction in the number of vehicles to be made available to former governors and their deputies.

The Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. (Dr) Mudashiru Obasa, suggested that former governors should get two vehicles (a car and a van) instead of three as recommended by the committee.

He also suggested that the amended bill should provide that the cars be changed every four years instead of the three years recommended by the report.

While some of the lawmakers, at plenary, had suggested for an upward review of the pension for the affected public office holders by 75 percent, others urged that the pension remain as stipulated in the old law.

However, Obasa argued that it should be left at 50 percent, especially as the report had recommended the removal of houses and reduced other benefits.

While recalling the recent murder of the president of Haiti, Obasa said it was necessary to also secure the lives of the former office holders.

“By virtue of my office, I have seen former Speakers who we just had to intervene in their lives because of the situations they found themselves outside office. We have also seen former governors in a very bad situation,” he said.

Obasa noted the argument of his colleagues that the projected downward review of the pension for the former governors and others could also be affected by inflation and other economic considerations, but reminded that the House must meet the wishes of the people one of which is a cut in the cost of governance.

“There is no argument, we must realise that this is democracy and it is all about the people. We are here because of the people. When we represent people, it is good for us to listen to them as well.

“We must realise that we would always go back to the people for support. So when we hearken to their agitations and reduce what existed, it shows that we listen,” Obasa told his colleagues adding that his suggestion for further reduction of the number of cars was because “as you age, your needs continue to decrease.”

Earlier some of the lawmakers had supported the report of the committee saying it would have a positive impact on the internally generated revenue of the state.

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Yeye Agbaje Joins the Saints at 61

The world mourns while the heaven rejoices when an earthly angel joined the heavenly hosts in the early hours of Monday, June 21st 2021. Yes, Queen Esther Oluwemimo Agbaje (nee Imoojie) MSc., wife of Dr David Olusegun Agbaje, retired Assistant Comptroller - Nigeria Customs Services, breathed her last, to exit this sinful world. 

Born on a Tuesday, April 26th 1960, a day before Togo declared independence from French administration, Esther was a blessing to the Imoojie's family in Edo State Nigeria. Paragon of beauty, vitues, honesty and charisma, among others, Oluwemimo was a versatile businesswoman certificated in Etiquettes and Communication skills. 

Born a queen, lived a fulfilled life was given a royal send off on a bright sunny Friday, when her remains was committed to mother earth after a triumphant fanfare and spirit - filled commendation service at the Winners' Chapel, Akure. Like a candle in the wind, she came, she conquered and now, she is no more. 

On behalf of all Pacesetters - Ibadan Boys High School 1971 / 75 set at  home and Diaspora, Omoba T 'Bisi Odukoya commiserate with the Widower and Chief Mourner, Dr Segun Agbaje (omo Baba Olopa) who happened to be the Set's Chapel Prefect during their school days. May the Lord Almighty grant him and the family and relatives left behind, the fortitude to bear the sudden loss. Amen

The chief mourner and widower, Dr David Oluwasegun Agbaje, flanked by his secondary school mates - Ibadan Boys High School 1971 / 75 Set (The PaceSetters)