Dele Momodu To Receive Drum Festival Award

 

Aare Dele Momodu, chairman of the Ovation Media Group, has been named the recipient of the maiden Award of Excellence of the Drum Festival and Award.

The award, scheduled to hold in Toronto, Canada in July, is in recognition and appreciation of Momodu for his doggedness and commitment to the journalism profession.

Momodu will be presented with the award at the annual Drum Festival, taking place at Fuzion Banquet Hall, Toronto, Canada on Friday, 28 July, 2023.

As contained in a letter by the organisers, the award was in recognition of his tremendous contributions to the growth and development of print and digital journalism in Nigeria.

The publisher of The Drum Online International Media Inc., Prince Segun Akanni, said the festival’s committee decided to honour Dele Momodu for his exploits in his chosen profession.

“You have been flying the flag of transparent, unbiased, neutral and undiluted news reportage since the establishment of the Ovation Media, as well as your tremendous contributions to the growth and development of print and digital journalism in Nigeria.

“It is in recognition of this that the management of the Drum Online Inc and the festival committee pencilled you down as one of the highly distinguished personalities to be honoured at the prestigious occasion in Toronto, Canada.

On the Drum Festival (Ayan-Agalu Festival), Prince Segun Akanni said part of the focus and mandate of Drum Online Media Inc is a desire for the promotion of African cultural renaissance.

He said this informed the organisation’s plan and preparation to showcase one of Africa’s and Nigeria’s most prestigious cultural festivals known as The Drum Festival (Ayan-Agalu Festival).

Activities lined up for the festival included procession across Toronto-Mississauga, lecture on the theme of the event and arts exhibition.

Jamie Foxx’s Daughter, Corine, Shares Update About Her Father’s Health condition

 Corine Foxx, the daughter of popular Hollywood actor cum musician Jamie Foxx has shared an update about the health condition of her father who has been hospitalised for weeks.

In a post on social media, Corine denied claims that her father’s health was getting worse.

“Update from the family: Sad to see how the media runs wild,” Corinne, 29, wrote of Jamie, 55, on her Instagram Story on Friday, May 12.

“My Dad has been out of the hospital for weeks, recuperating.”

In fact, he was playing pickleball yesterday.” she added.

Recall that a report from Radar Online published on Thursday May 11, stated that the health condition of the 55-year-old Oscar award-winning actor is getting worse.

The report further revealed that the actor’s family is now preparing for the worst possible outcome while it is unclear what could have changed in his health status that led to this update.

Former BBNaija Ka3ma Looses Husband

Former Big Brother Naija, BBNaija, reality show housemate, Kate Jones, popularly known as Ka3na, has reportedly lost her ex-husband, Jones.

In a viral video on social media, the reality star was seen breaking down in tears as she bade her British husband goodbye.

The mother of one dressed in all black with her daughter and held tightly to his coffin.

DAILY POST recalls that Ka3na had in a post on her official Instagram page in 2022, announced her divorce from her foreign husband days after celebrating her wedding anniversary.

She wrote: “It’s Been 17 days since we got the keys to our new home. @lila_bossbaby Dissolving my marriage and moving abroad so far has been the toughest decision this year without the support of family and friends. Pressing the RESTART button is the most dreaded action button when considering a divorce.

”But I take a stand with Nathan W. Morris; ‘Life Is A Masterpiece. Edit It Frequently And RUTHLESSLY’. I’m open to collaborating with brands in Nigeria, Uk and Globally.”

Credit: Daily Post

Toyin Abraham Issues Strong Warning As She Unveils New Name.

 

Award-winning Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi has issued a strong warning to haters while she unveils her new name.

The beautiful actress, who is still on a Canada vacation with her family, shared beautiful videos of herself on her Instagram stories.

One of the videos contains the moment Toyin Abraham reveals her new name as “IDAN”, a trending slang on social media. The mother of two claimed the name and also warned haters not to test her because they will be tested. The video was made in vernacular.

Toyin Abraham brags hours after making Tinubu’s list

Recall that Toyin Abraham bragged online about the incoming government in Nigeria, hours after her name was included in the president-elect, Bola Tinubu’s list of committees.

Toyin Abraham shared photos from her trip to Canada with a bragging and pleading caption about the incoming government.

The mother of one claimed that Nigeria is about to experience a new dawn, a positive and great phase that has never happened. She also begged for the cooperation of citizens in prayers and love for the government.

She wrote, “We are about to experience a new dawn. A positive and great phase as we have never experienced before, I believe. So help us, God. Please, for once, let’s pray, support and show love to our government. Love and Light. I love you all.”

Moments ago, a list surfaced online claiming actress Eniola Badmus will be chairing the entertainment committee for Tinubu’s wearing in. The list includes names of top entertainment stars such as Toyin Abraham, Seyi Law, Saheed Balogun and others as members of the group.

This is not a surprise to many because Toyin Abraham had been an ardent supporter of Bola Tinubu during February 2023 presidential election.

Against all trolls and backlash, Toyin Abraham held fast to her support for the former lawmaker and Lagos state governor.

Senate President Akpabio Cries Out

 

Former Akwa Ibom State Governor, Godswill Akpabio who is aspiring to become the next Senate President has cried out to everyone that cares to listen that he is facing war.

Akpabio made the lamentation during a meeting with the All Progressives Congress (APC) Non-Serving Senators Group in Abuja on Tuesday, May 16th, 2023 while he also begged for prayers.

He said; “I am excited that God is keeping all of you alive. This is a family and I am very proud to belong to this family.”

I want to also appeal that you not only endorse us but support us with your prayers because what I am seeing out there is that it is a war. But I see it as a storm in a teacup.”

However, Akpabio is being tipped to become the Senate President for the 10th National Assembly as the APC has annointed him being from South-South and Senator Barau Jibril (North-West) as the Deputy

Bribery Scandal Rocks Lagos Building Investment Company as MD, Tobi Lawal Faces Backlash

 

The managing director of Lagos building investment company, Mr Tobi Lawal has been called out over allegations bothering on bribery, forceful acquisition of property, name dropping amongst other things.

In a message addressed to him which is made available to us, Bricktop Development and Advisory accused Mr Tobi Lawal of requesting bribes for an apartment which his company constructed under a JV with LBIC.

According to him, among the 16 buildings at Abike Court located at No 1, Rev. Ogunbiyi GRA, Ikeja Lagos, 11 apartments belong to him while the state agency owns five. Interestingly, Mr Tobi Lawal who is allegedly using one Lanre Obisesan as proxy demanded for one of Bricktop’s apartments as a bribe’. This was met with stiff opposition and sadly, Mr Tobi was alleged to have used his position to forcefully break into the apartment and damage it with an attempt to acquire it.

Mr Tobi and his proxy, Lanre Obisesan are alleged of name-dropping bragging with the governor’s name to forcefully take people’s property, claiming it belongs to them while they didn’t pay a dime.

“ Infact, he is extremely arrogant and proud and i am sure even the governor didn’t know his worth. It’s because of such characters like this that the performing governor of Lagos state almost lost his second term bid during the election. He is fond of using head of parastatal to perpetrate his acts and I advised them to get directives from the governor before listening to him. I also enjoined the IG and the CP to investigate the police he took along for his operations like this”.

Here is a copy of the message Bricktop Development And Advisory sent To Him:

Good evening Mr Tobi Lawal.

I trust you have had a splendid day so far.

I note your incessant request for a bribe of an apartment in Abike Court, which my company constructed under a JV with LBIC. Please note that aside from my aversion to bribing public officers for the discharge of their duties, the rise in the costs of building materials occasioned astronomical change in the budget for the construction of Abike Court. Consequently, it is practically and ethically impossible for me to pay you the requested bribe of one apartment in Abike Court(No,1 Rev Ogunbiyi Gra Ikeja Lagos)

I hope you understand my position and will not resort to malicious campaigns against the project and my person in government circles. I do reserve all my rights in this regard.

Thank you for your understanding

Gunmen Abducted 15 Persons In Kuje

 

Gunmen have abducted no fewer than 15 persons at 1,000 housing estates along Pegi community in Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory.

The gunmen were said to have attacked the estate on Sunday around 11.30 pm and shot sporadically into the air whisking away persons returning from the city.

The chairman of Pegi Residents Association, Taiwo Aderibigbe, said among the persons abducted was a staff of the FCT Department of Development Control under Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC).

 “Gunmen abducted 15 persons along the abandoned 14 kilometers Pegi road, out of those kidnapped is one  Shuaibu Misa, a staff with the Federal Capital Territory Administration.“We also observed that the husband of the woman who sells second-hand clothes at the main entrance to the estate was among the people kidnapped while they were returning from work.

“The kidnappers have not contacted the families of those abducted at the moment, but we are still trying to identify other residents abducted.”

Reacting to the abduction, Mukhtar Galadima, Director FCT Department of Development Control, said: “Yes it is true, one of our drivers Shuaibu Misa was kidnapped and he has not been released.”

As of the time of filling this report. FCT Police spokesman SP Josephine Adeh didn’t respond to several calls and messages to confirm the incident.