Politicians, monarchs celebrate Jack-Rich at 40

Written by Faith Ajayi

Elizabeth, the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Elin Group Limited and wife of business mogul, Tein Jack-Rich, turned 40 years old on May 18, 2023, and she was hosted to surprise dinner party to mark her new age on Tuesday, May 23.

At the event, which held at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, the birthday girl seized the opportunity to relay her wish for the country. She said, “I used to think no one could surprise me ever. But, I am very surprised. I want to use this opportunity to thank my husband. In him, I have a mentor I can look up to. Ever since I met him, my love for humanity has increased. I could not do any of this without his proper guidance. I also want to urge us all to work for the love, betterment and unity of Nigeria by supporting the incoming administration.”

Another high point of the event was when the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, who was accompanied by some of his wives, gave a speech, appreciating Elizabeth and her husband.

Veteran actor, Pete Edochie, also presented a traditional gift to the husband of the birthday girl was. There was also a rich display of different cultures through the performances of Nigerian singer, Flavour; and his South African counterpart, Nomcebo Zikode.

Guests at the event include a former Governor of Edo State, Adams Oshomole; the Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Ayedatiwa; a member of the House of Representatives and businessman, Shina Peller; a businesswoman and Iyalaje Oodua, Toyin Kolade;  and actors, Pete Edochie and Kanayo Kanayo.

 

Court sacks Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba

 

The Federal High Court in Akwa, Anambra State, has declared Usman Baba’s extended stay in office as Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police illegal.

President Muhammadu Buhari appointed Mr Baba on 6 April 2021.

He replaced Mohammed Adamu, whose three months tenure extension was truncated midway.

Born on 1 March 1963 (60 years old), in Geidam, Yobe State, Mr Baba should have statutorily retired from the force on 1 March this year when he clocked 60 years.

But Mr Buhari, in breach of the law, kept Mr Baba in office as Nigeria’s police chief.

Displeased with the President’s violation of the law, a litigant, Okechukwu Nwafor, sued Mr Buhari, the Attorney-General of the Federation and Mr Baba.

Mr Nwafor urged the court to declare Mr Baba’s continued stay in office “illegal and unconstitutional.”

Granting Mr Nwafor’s request, the judge, Fatun Riman, held that Mr Baba’s tenure elongation was unlawful.

Mr Riman ordered Mr Baba to stop parading himself as Nigeria’s Inspector General.

Also, the judge directed Mr Buhari to convene a meeting of the Nigeria Police Council to appoint a new IGP, The Will newspaper reported.

Delivering the verdict, Mr Riman said Mr Buhari’s extension of Mr Baba’s tenure violated the provisions of the Police Act 2020.

“It is important to observe that the Inspector-General of police is a public servant and by virtue of the fact that he is a member of the staff of the Nigeria Police Force, an authority established from the Federation by Section 214 (1) of the Constitution and in the subject of the Federal Public Rules 299 (PSR) thereof which provides for the compulsory retirement of all grades of public service officers at the age of 60 or 35 years of service, whichever comes first.

“In the instant case, the 2nd Defendant’s (Mr Baba) birthday comes first. By the said Rule, the 2nd Defendant is obliged to step down on March 1st 2023.

“The PSR retirement age provision is mirrored in section 18 (8) of the Police Act, on the word “Shall” is used in the provision, it is mandatory. See the case of ISHOLA V. AJIBOLA 1994 4 NWLR PT 352 para 506 by Rhodes Vivour JCA (as he then was) and also IBRAHIM & ANOR V. AKINRISOLA (2010) LEPLR 444 CA, Section 7 (6) at the Police Act provides for a four-year term or tenure for the Inspector General of Police and the word “Shall” is also used in the said provision.

“I also observe that despite the prerogative power of the President, he is limited to the provisions of the Constitution. The Inspector General of Police retirement is a statutory and constitutional issue, and no other law of the land can change the ground norm,” the judge declared.

Similar suit challenging Mr Baba’s tenure elongation

In another suit challenging Mr Baba’s continued stay in office, a lawyer, Festus Ogun, called on the court to determine the propriety of the action.

I Don't Mind If My Girlfriend Cheats On Me

 Veteran Nigerian producer and singer, Michael Collins Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy, has said he is comfortable with a cheating partner as long as she respects his polygamous nature.

According to the Mavin boss, he is not a one-man-one-woman kind of man, stressing that he cannot stop finding other women attractive simply because he is in a relationship.

Don Jazzy stated this in a chat with media personality, Chinedu Ani Emmanuel, popularly known as Nedu.

He said if he is in a relationship with a lady that has beautiful female friends, he would feel like dating all of them.

“I don’t mind if my girl sleeps with another man; so far, she has let me have many girlfriends. I’m not the type of man who will stay with one woman; I don’t know how some men manage to do it, because if my girlfriend has beautiful female friends, I will feel like dating them all. I’m someone who likes beautiful women; it’s always difficult to take my eyes off them.”

The music executive said he hopes to cultivate the habit of faithfulness in the future, adding that he cannot be faithful at the moment.

2023 AMVCA...It Lingered Endlessly

 Written by Benjamin Njoku

The experience of last year also played out again this year, where the show turned into a carnival of sort as hustlers and run-girls took over the space, gallivanting, begging for financial assistance  and clubbing from dusk till dawn.

The guests outside  far overwhelmed those who were in the convention centre venue of the sold-out show. One instance was when some hustlers were spotted accosting Nkem Owoh aka Osuofia, while he was returning to his room after the show.

They were seriously begging him for financial assistance, but while Osuofia was trying to escape to a safe place, they were busy following him closely until he ran into the crowd before they retreated.

Also, the after-party was another aspect of the show that made many wish ‘it lingered endlessly.” But beyond the shortcomings, this year’s AMVCA was another success story of the award show.

Ibrahim Chatta...I Always Thought My Work Doesn't Good Enough

 Famous Nollywood actor Ibrahim Chatta in his latest post speaks on being continuously snubbed by the organizers of the prestigious award, AMVCA and by extension speaks on the only award he wish to win.

In an interview with an Ibadan radio station, Chatta expressed his disappointment at not receiving an invitation to the prestigious award ceremony.

Recall that the 2023 AMVCA held its ninth edition on Saturday night, May 20th 2023 at the Eko Hotel and suites, celebrities flocked in amazing dresses and reactions were priceless.

During the interview, Ibrahim Chatta who is well known for his versatility revealed that he had been overlooked by the AMVCA in the past, which left him feeling neglected.

However, he acknowledged that there are numerous actors in the industry who are doing well and deserved recognition more than him.

Despite this realization, Chatta couldn’t help but wonder why his junior colleagues were receiving invitations while he was left out.

Nevertheless, Ibrahim Chatta maintained that he doesn’t allow the snub to affect him too deeply. His primary focus remains on pursuing his craft and reaching greater heights.

In his words; “I always thought my work wasn’t good enough, but I see my younger colleagues who score an invite to the event. I don’t want any award to limit me because I am aiming for the Oscars. If I am focusing on not being nominated at AMVCA, I can lose focus.”

As expected the video generated several reactions, while some expressed their support and admiration for his bold ambition, others claimed that Ibrahim Chatta is a better artiste than some that get invitations and even won awards.

Fans Pray For Tonto Dikeh Over Her Health Condition

 Fans have offered prayers and words of encouragement for actress-turned-politician, Tonto Dikeh, after she hinted on struggling with a ‘faulty’ heart.

Dikeh, via her Instagram page, shared a video in a gym engaging in some form of fitness routine.

The popular media personality, who has always expressed preference for surgery over over any form of fitness routine to achieving a ‘banging body’, said she had to embrace the idea by gifting herself a gym membership because she had a ‘bad heart’.

She also confessed she needed to exercise her way to living a long and healthy life for her son, King Andreh Dikeh.

Sharing the video, Tontolet wrote: “As part of my birthday gift to myself, I have decided to LIVE A LONG LIFE by gifting me a membership to a gym.

I Dated Ibrahim Babangida But We Have Broken....Ummi Ibrahim Zee Zee

Kannywood actress, Ummi Ibrahim, popularly known as Ummi Zee Zee, has admitted dating former Military Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida, IBB,

The rumour of Zee Zee being in an intimate relationship with former military leader was recently making the rounds on social media.

The actress confirmed that she dated Babangida but added that they had broken up.

Former Head of State General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida was my boyfriend then but not anymore,” she said, according to Daily Trust.

“However, we are presently friends and we respect each other. Currently, I have a boyfriend who is not in the entertainment industry and we are planning to get married, God willing.”

Maryam Babangida, wife of the former military President, died in 2009 and he has not remarried since then.