We Had A Phone Conversation Shortly Before His Death

 

Reports reaching us this evening after the burial of the popular actor, Adekola Tijani also known as Kamilu has expressed his grief over the death of his colleaque, Veteran actor, Murphy Afolabi who died yesterday said Murphy Afolabi was someone who doesn’t take life too serious. 

 He revealed that they had a conversation just thirty minutes before his sudden death was announced.

Tijani explained that the deceased made some statements about death during their last conversation but he didn’t take cognizance of them because the deceased was still in his jovial mood when they spoke.

He is still young and we started together. I shot his first movie and he was the first person that discovered my acting skills. 

We have done a lot together, we have fought and settled. I know everything about him.

‘’We still spoke yesterday, we spoke around 9:30 and he fell around 10 am. I was called immediately and we drove him to the hospital but he died before we got to the hospital.’’

‘’He called me after his birthday that I should come and take some of the clothes he used for his birthday shoot. I told him not to worry but I didn’t know he was passing a message across to me’’.

Yesterday, he sent money for a contribution we always do on Sundays, he sent it early than before which i questioned, his response was *we don’t know what will happen the next day or in the next minute*, I didn’t know he was bidding me farewell’’.

May his soul rest in peace.

Seun Kuti Paid N12,000 To Police To Repair Vehicle

 

Following the incident that led to the arrest and detention of Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti on Monday,  it was exclusively gathered that the suspect had apologised and given the sum of ₦‎12,000 to the assaulted officer to repair his damaged vehicle on Saturday.

Accorsing to a  source,  “Seun Kuti was the one that bashed the officer’s vehicle, and the policeman followed him to call his attention to it, but the musician alighted from his car and slapped the policeman as seen in the trending video. However, the officer reported the incident at the Police Command in Ikeja.”

It was  reported that Seun Kuti is currently being held at the State Criminal Investigation Department, popularly known as Panti, in Yaba, Lagos State, following a visit to the FCID over the alleged assault.

The musician was accompanied by a lawyer representing Falana and Falana Chambers, the law firm of popular human rights activist, Femi Falana, SAN.

Hilda Baci Set The Guineas Book Of Record

 

Hilda Baci who  poised to break the Guinness World Record for the “longest cooking marathon by an individual” after hitting the 87 hours 50 minutes mark.

The restaurateur began the competition on Thursday after she turned on her cooker at 4pm and surpassed the current world record holder on Monday morning.

If certified by the Guinness World Record, she will be displacing the current world record holder, Lata Tondon, an Indian chef who achieved the feat in 2019 with 87 hours 45 minutes record uninterrupted cooking.

Baci’s cooking marathon is currently ongoing at Amore Gardens in Lekki, Lagos State.

In her ongoing record-breaking attempt, Nigerians, including several celebrities defied the rain to physically cheer up the visibly tired chef.

The chef won the maiden edition of the Jollof Face-off Competition in 2021, pocketing a grand prize of $5000.

The Guinness Book of Records is a reference book that contains 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.

Seun Kuti In Police Custody

 

Credited: Sylvester Kwentua 

Social media users were kept busy early Monday morning, after a picture of Nigeria musician, Seun Kuti flooded their various timelines.

Seun Kuti, who had trended last weekend after he was seen in a video assaulting a police officer on the popular third mainland bridge in Lagos, was pictorially seen in handcuffs, indicating that he was currently a guest of the Nigeria police.

Surprisingly, while monitoring various social media networks, it was revealed that a lot of people seemed not enraged by the picture, as many felt being in the police custody, was actually the right way to go.

@tompounds on Twitter wrote”I actually like Seun, but slapping a police officer in public, is a no. Thank God he is with the police now. He can clear his name if he feels he did nothing wrong.”

@tunde_Osho on Twitter wrote” Nice one! Let him clear his name, if the police actually threatened to kill him, as he claimed.”

@obi Aloze on Facebook wrote “New Nigeria is possible with new behavior. #prosecuteSeunNow for a better Nigeria.”

@queen Ozegbe Obasi on Facebook wrote” I’m beginning to like Nigerian police mode of discipline these days , when their officers do anyhow they punish them and when you do anyhow to the men on uniform because of your popularity , I’m sorry for you. Anyway seun has a smart way of escaping punishment he will tell them that he acted under the influence of eegbo. it’s legal for their family members to smoke eegbo.”

@Olatunde Olalekan on Facebook wrote” Police are bad, but Seun should have listened to his wife and children. It’s criminal beating a man in uniform.

@Segunbones on Instagram wrote “Chai! Seun fuvk up gan ni ooo.”

@Danielokwuta on Instagram wrote “God help you from here, Seun omo Fela”.

Nevertheless, it will be worth knowing that Seun Kuti actually surrendered himself to the Nigeria police, by visiting the commissioner of police, Lagos state, Idowu Owohunwa, in his office.

This visit was a follow up to a tweet over the weekend by Seun’s friend, Omoyele Sowore, a presidential candidate in the last election.

Sowore in his tweet had stated that Seun had agreed to cooperate with the police in their investigations, to find out what really transpired on the third mainland bridge.

It will be recalled that Seun Kuti, who is a son to famous music legend, Fela Kuti, was seen and heard physically and verbally assaulting a police officer on the third mainland bridge in Lagos.

In the video, he was heard yelling “U dey mad” to the officer, while caressing his cheeks with some rounds of slaps.

The video brought out a reaction from the Inspector General of the Nigeria police, Usman Baba, who ordered his arrest.

In a video post on the internet after the assault video went viral, Seun explained that what he did was in self defence, as he claimed the officer threatened to kill him and his family.

Interestingly, in a latest twist to the saga, another video on Monday, started circulating on the internet.

In the video, Seun Kuti was seen boasting to have slapped several police officers in the past.

Murphy Afolabi To Be Laid Rest In Lagos

 

The family of the late Nollywood actor, Murphy Olawale Afolabi, who tragically passed shortly after his 49th birthday, has changed their initial plans for his burial.

It was Initially scheduled to transport his remains to his hometown in Osogbo, Osun State for the final rites, but the family has now decided to bury him in Lagos.

According to a source of Tvmnoline, the family made the decision to lay Murphy Afolabi to rest at his land located at Mopelufa Town, Aleke Bus Stop, along Adamo Road in Ikorodu, Lagos.

The burial ceremony is set to take place today Monday 15th, 2023. Sympathizers are advised to gather at the specified location by 4pm.

The family has prepared  to ensure a dignified farewell for the beloved actor, brother and son.

As the minutes to his burial approaches, friends, colleagues, and fans of the late actor are expected to gather to pay their final respects and bid farewell to a talented individual who brought joy and entertainment to the screens. The shift in the burial venue to Lagos offers an opportunity for those in the city and its environs to join in honoring Murphy Afolabi’s memory.

  May his soul rest in peace

Another Nollywood Passed On. Chikezie Uwazie

 

The actor Chikezie Uwazie reportedly passed after undergoing brain surgery in the United States. His death was announced by colleague, Obey Etok, via her Instagram page on Sunday.

She wrote, “I can’t imagine I’m posting this. Chikezie Uwazie goneeeee. After a 2nd brain surgery. Gini na emezi. I’m so shocked to get this news this evening. Just got this from our IMSU alumni platform.

“I thought you told me you were going to the States for greener pastures. You promised to come back some years back but I didn’t see you.

I can’t believe you are gone but God knows best. Rest on Chyko.

This sad news comes days after two other ace actors Murphy Afolabi and Saint Obi, were also reported dead.

May their souls rest in peace.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo Commissions Transcorp’s Afam 240MW Three Fast Power Turbines

Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo and Group Chairman, Transcorp Plc, Mr. Tony Elumelu; during the commissioning of Transcorp Afam 3 Fast Power 240MW turbines in Afam, Rivers State on Tuesday

9th May 2023 – Afam, Rivers State; The Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday commissioned Transafam Power - a subsidiary of Transnational Corporation Plc’s 240MW Afam Three Fast Power plant in Afam, Rivers State.  With an already existing power plant residing in Afam, this brings the cumulative generating capacity of the plant to 1,000MW. 

The Commissioning of Afam Three Fast Power plant came on the heel of the presentation of the Discharge Certificate to Transcorp Power Limited by the Vice President and Chairman of the National Council on privatization (NCP) in a ceremony held at the presidential Villa Abuja on Monday, following the fulfilment of all privatisation conditions set by the Bureau for Public Enterprise (BPE).

l-r: Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo; Group Chairman, Transcorp Plc, Mr. Tony Elumelu; President/GCEO, Transnational Corporation Plc, Dr(Mrs) Owen Omogiafo; and, Director General, Bureau of Public Enterprises(BPE), Alexander Okoh,  during the commissioning of Transcorp Afam 3 Fast Power 240MW turbines in Afam, Rivers State on Tuesday

Speaking during the commissioning, the Vice President lauded the Chairman of Transcorp Group, Tony Elumelu and the entire Transcorp team for yet another power sector investment.

“Afam Three Fast Power is an important part of the evolving story of Nigeria's aspirations to bring electricity to millions in their homes, factories and businesses that provide their livelihoods. It brings into view the importance of private capital in building up capacity along the power value chain.” The Vice President said.

Speaking further, Prof. Osinbajo said: “A major weakness of our privatisation process has been inadequacy of private investments and new cash injections. But the tide is turning with indigenous power and private investors such as Transcorp Power and Heirs Holdings, making significant investments such as the 100% acquisition of the 966MW installed capacity in Afam Plc and Afam III fast power Limited jointly referred to as Afam Genco”

In his remark, The Minister of Power, Engr. Abubakar Aliyu applauded Transcorp Group for its positive contributions to improving electricity generation in Nigeria. 

“What we are celebrating today is an exemplar of the best of Public-Private partnerships. This collaboration has ensured that we are commissioning Afam Three Fast Power today, with a capacity to inject an additional 240MW of electricity into the National grid.”

“At full capacity, it will no doubt provide about 40% of our generated energy today. This is commendable and will certainly improve electricity supply to the nation along with growth of our economy and Gross Domestic Product (GDP)”, Engr. Abubakar said.

The Chairman of Transcorp Group, Mr. Tony O. Elumelu, during the ceremony said that “We all know the importance of power in Nigeria.  We all experience the consequences of our power deficit – the implications for our people, our businesses, our schools, hospitals, and institutions – our national destiny. Transcorp Group is a key player in the power sector.  We recognise power is the single most critical factor to lifting our people out of poverty and enabling job creation.

Therefore, I am so proud today, that we have been able to bring together so many key stakeholders. He concluded his speech with the commitment to continue to do well and do good. “We will not rest until we know every Nigerian has access to the power and the fruits of that power, which we know can transform our country.

We are fulfilling our promises to the Government and demonstrating Transcorp’s purpose of “Improving Lives and Transforming Africa”. 

The Director General of the Bureau for Public Enterprises, Alex Okoh highlighted the importance of projects such as these in improving access to electricity in Nigeria. He said “Afam Three fast Power combined with the adjoining Afam Power Plc, will in the next few years add almost 1,000MW of electricity to the national grid. This will go a long way towards reducing the current power deficit while enhancing access to electricity for millions of private and corporate Nigerians, creating jobs, and ensuring the socio-economic development and well-being of the nation.”

The successful commissioning of the Afam Three Fast Power turbines is a testament to the Transcorp Group's commitment to providing reliable and sustainable power to Nigerians. The commissioning took place shortly after the second anniversary of Transafam Power's operational takeover of the Afam Power Asset.

Transcorp Group remains at the forefront of driving Nigeria’s economic revitalisation through its power investments in Ughelli, hospitality through Transcorp Hotels and now Transafam.

Transafam Power Limited is one of the power subsidiaries of Transcorp Group and the core investor in Afam Genco, comprising Afam Power Plc and Afam Three Fast Power Limited.  The Afam GenCo Power Plant is located at Okoloma Village, in Oyigbo LGA of Rivers State with a total installed capacity of 966 MW. For more information, visit www.transcorppower.com.

Transnational Corporation Plc (Transcorp Group) is a publicly quoted conglomerate, with a diversified shareholder base of approximately 300,000. Our portfolio comprises strategic investments in the power, hospitality, and oil and gas sectors. Our businesses include Transcorp Hilton Abuja, Transcorp Hotels Calabar, Transcorp Power, Transafam Power, and Transcorp Energy. Visit www.transcorpgroup.com for more.