Organisers Of Headies Awards Disqualify Nigerian Singer, Portable For Threatening To Kill Fellow Nominees

A popular Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, professionally known as Portable has been disqualified as a nominee for Headies Awards 2022 for threatening to kill his co-nominees.

SaharaReporters reliably gathered that Portable was nominated to contest in the ‘Rookie of the Year’ and ‘Best Street-Hop Artiste’ categories when The Headies unveiled the nominees for its 2022 edition on Tuesday.

Other nominees in the ‘Rookie of the Year’ category include Av, Fave, Magixx, and Ugocci.
 
For the second category, he is pitted against Bella Shmurda, Mohbad, Naira Marley, and Goya Menor among others.

Portable, the ‘Zazuu’ crooner, took to his Instagram page to threaten whoever wins the 2022 Headies Award should he fail to win it.
 
Following the threat, the organizers of award issued a statement disqualifying him from the context.
 
A statement released by the organizers said, “We regret to announce that following numerous indicting statements made by Mr. Habeeb Okikiola popularly known as ‘Portable’, and the incessant negative attention that Mr Okikiola has garnered from the Nigeria Police and the general public in recent times, the organizers of the Headies have resolved to disqualify Mr Okikiola as a nominee at the forthcoming 15th Headies Awards.
The decision to disqualify Mr. Okikiola is accentuated by series of misdemenours by Mr Okikiola via his social media platforms. On the 25th of May 2022, he threatened to kill, harm or cause harm to the other nominees in the same categories of awards he was nominated for, if he does not emerge the winner, precisely;
“Those are my awards. Anybody else who wins, I will ask for them to be killed. I will ask them to kill the perso . If the organizers give my award to someone else, they will die” – Habeeb Okikiola.”

2023 Presidency: Obi, Kwankwaso Can’t Win Anambra, Kano – Adeyanju

 

A human rights activist Deji Adeyanju has said that Labour Party presidential candidates, Peter Obi and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) Rabiu Kwankwaso can’t win the 2023 presidential election.

According to him, Obi and Kwankwaso will struggle to win Anambra and Kano States respectively, adding that none of the two candidates can win two states in Nigeria during the presidential election.

He tweeted, “As at today, Peter Obi or Kwankwaso can’t even win 2 states each in Nigeria. It will be serious battle for Obi to win Anambra because they will unleash vote buying on the state and disenfranchise voters too. Kwankwaso too will struggle in Kano. APC has 22 Govs, PDP 13, APGA 1.”

How Pastor's Son Allegedly Butchered Girlfriend, Dumped Remains Near River In Abuja

The son of a pastor allegedly killed and dismembered the body of his girlfriend, simply identified as Anita, and dumped her remains near a river in Abuja, SaharaReporters exclusively gathered on Sunday.

SaharaReporters, reported how the remains of an unidentified young woman were packed inside two bags and dumped by unknown persons near a river at PW in the Kubwa area of Abuja.

The incident which caused tension and pandemonium in the area attracted a large crowd of residents who thronged the scene to catch a glimpse of the dismembered body.

Findings revealed that a young man, Kelechi Amadi, the son of the Pastor of Freedom Chapel Int'l Church, located in Gbazango, Kubwa on Sunday, June 19 at about 11:00 pm asked a tricycle rider to come to his house and take him for a short trip.

Unknown to the tricycle rider, Kelechi was said to have put the remains of his girlfriend in the bags after he had cut off her head, removed all her sensitive organs and chopped other parts into pieces for ritual purposes.

 

It was learnt that upon getting to his house, Kelechi brought out two bags which he claimed contained some trash he wanted to dispose of along the road.

A reliable source who spoke to SaharaReporters said shortly after embarking on the trip and upon arriving at PW bridge, he told the rider that he wanted to dump the refuse near the river.

At that point, the tricycle rider was said to have noticed bloodstains on the bags but still did not suspect they could contain human parts.

The source said, "When the driver got home, he cleaned the bloodstains on his tricycle because he did not suspect it was human blood and he continued with his work the following day.

“But when he was passing through the same route, he saw a large crowd on the bridge and stopped. He made an enquiry to know what happened and they narrated to him that somebody dropped two bags containing the dead body of a lady that had been cut into pieces."

 

It was at that point that he remembered he dropped a man at the same spot with the same bags the previous night.

It was gathered that the tricycle rider hurriedly rushed to the chairman of the tricycle riders’ union and notified him of the development. The leadership of the tricycle association in the area, therefore, reported the matter at Kubwa Divisional Police Headquarters.

The tricycle rider eventually led a team of detectives to the house of Kelechi.

The suspect was arrested and detained at Kubwa Divisional Police Headquarters before being transferred to the FCT Police Command, Garki for further investigation.

SaharaReporters however gathered that the suspect has confessed to the crime.

Meanwhile, the police had sealed off the church and the scene of the crime when SaharaReporters visited the area on Sunday.

The FCT Police Command on Thursday, June 23 in a statement by the Deputy Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Oduniyi Omotayo said the Tactical and Intelligence team had arrested a suspect in connection with the crime.

He said an investigation was ongoing to unravel other facts surrounding the incident and would be communicated to the press later.

Don’t Arrest, Harass Nnamdi Kanu’s Supporters In Tuesday’s Court Sitting – IPOB Leader’s Lawyer Warns Nigerian Security Operatives

The trial of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu will resume on Tuesday, June 28, at the Federal High Court, Abuja.

Kanu's lead counsel, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, warned that security agents must stop harassing those who would come to show solidarity with the IPOB leader at the court.

Ejiofor argued that there had been several high-profile trials involving prominent Nigerians, with supporters thronging the court premises in solidarity, who were not intimidated by the security agencies.

This is even as he advised the supporters to be civil in their approach while at the court premises.

His statement reads, “We conducted our routine court-Ordered visit to our indefatigable Client - Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu at the DSS Headquarters. 

"Today’s visit was unique because it was basically to harmonise the final legal strategy for tomorrow’s outing. Onyendu is fully prepared for his Court appearance tomorrow, and he is in good spirit. We are confident that justice will be done tomorrow too.

"Onyendu thanked millions of his supporters and UmuChineke for standing shoulder to shoulder with him thus far. However, Onyendu is particularly worried over the continued incarceration of Mrs. Ukamaka Ejezie (Mama Biafra), whose only offence was daring to be in Abuja in solidarity with him.

"The legal team is aggressively exploring all permissible legal frameworks to ensure Mama Biafra's release. As you may be aware, the Court has fixed the 20th day of July 2022, for definite hearing of the application we filed for her release.

"May we respectfully, use this medium to appeal to Onyendu’s followers, supporters and well-wishers, who intend coming to Court tomorrow in solidarity with Onyendu, to please maintain absolute civility in their conduct, as have always demonstrated.

"It is possible you all may not be accommodated within the precinct of the Court, but you could organise yourselves outside the Court premises and remain peaceful, as always.

"In the same vein, the Law Enforcement Agencies are reminded once again, that the Court environment is not a police barrack nor an environment reserved for only security operatives. The Court is a public place meant for everyone.

"Therefore, we are appealing to the respective law enforcement agencies that will provide security in and around the Court premises tomorrow not to harass, intimidate, and/or arrest innocent civilians for coming to court in solidarity with Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

"May we remind you that we have witnessed several high profile trials involving prominent Nigerians from other divides, where their loved ones thronged the Court premises in solidarity, but nobody was either intimidated, arrested or molested.

"A case in hand is the trial of the suspended DCP Abba Kyari, which has continued to witness outrageous number of sympathisers who have never been molested, arrested or intimidated. Therefore, we expect utmost decorum in and around the Court tomorrow.

"Dear UmuChineke, please be reminded that your prayers and supplications are impacting positively, and they are needed now, as always. Do not relent until the final victory.

"We remain optimistic for a very fruitful outing tomorrow. With God on our side, Victory is assured. The hour has come!

"May you all remain richly blessed. Forward ever, in victory and backward never."

Former Hawker Who Gave Cash To Prisoners Gives Update From School, Shares Photo

A former Lagos based hawker, Ekuma Jeremiah Iziogo, whose life took a positive turn after a video of him giving cash to prisoners went viral, has shared an update on his studies. Recall that in the viral video, the young man could be seen giving money to prisoners being transported in a Correctional Service vehicle. Jeremiah’s act earned him praises and commendation, top of which was a scholarship offered by CEO of Cubana Group, Obi Cubana.

 

Cubana said he will sponsor him through Bachelors and Masters degree programmes in the university, and he would get automatic employment upon graduation. Jeremiah recently updated Nigerians with some new photos of himself at school. He also revealed that he has been writing exams. He wrote; ”Long Time no see , been writing Exams”

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Why I broke up with my husband twice in 2 years – Nollywood's Chacha Eke

Popular Nollywood actress, Chacha Eke has opened up on why she broke up with filmmaker Austin Faani for the second time in two years.

The 34-year-old actress, who married Fanni in June 2013 in Asaba, Delta State, made this revelation while announcing the end of their marriage on her Instagram page on Monday.

 Eke hinged the reason she had called it quits with her estranged husband on domestic abuse, saying it is better to leave the relationship alive than as a corpse’.

Eke, who apologized for deceiving the public, also said she had been enduring in her marriage and living a lie, adding that she doesn’t want to die or go inexplicably missing.

She revealed that she had released pieces of evidence to her lawyers and the police in case things go awry.

Here is her statement:

“LEAVE NOW ALIVE OR LEAVE AS A CORPSE

Many have died pretending all is well whilst wishing, hoping and praying for a better tomorrow.

I don’t want to “die” or go inexplicably “missing”.

I sincerely and publicly apologise for living a lie these past years. True to random speculations, there has been trouble in my “perceived paradise”.

For the 2nd time in 2 years, I am here on social media boldly declaring that I am done with my marriage. My long overdue/relentless stance on this is no news to Austin Faani, the doctors and my parents.

Suppose push comes to shove & suddenly I am incommunicado. In that case, my lawyers, the welfare department and the Nigerian police force have my testimonials in recorded video clips/statements set for public release on all social media apps and national newspapers.”

Still, this revelation is coming as a surprise because she featured in a movie, Wanted, her estranged husband recently produced and which was released on 10 June on YouTube.

Why Ghana Music Is A Disgrace To The World – Shatta Wale

 

Ghanaian music star, Shatta Wale has revealed why the music industry in Ghana is a disgrace to the world

According to Shatta Wale, though Ghanaians have new artiste bigger than Jay Z but the country is a foolish place with foolish entertainment people because they don’t follow the time.

Wale made the claim in a tweet he shared, adding that he was made by the internet. He tweeted;

“Everyday Ghanaians have new artiste who is bigger than Jay Z, foolish country with foolish entertainment people. Meh you people sit there and don’t follow the time.

“Internet made me and am proud to say this…. Ghana music itself is a disgrace to the world…Foolish talks”

Culled from withinnigeria.com

Davido Blows Hot, Tackles APC National Chairman, Adamu Over Comment Ahead Of Osun Governorship Election

Sensational music star, David Adeleke, better known as Davido has tackled the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Adamu over his speech ahead of the Osun State Governorship election.

Just recently, Adamu charged the APC national campaign council for the Osun State Governorship election to do whatever it takes within the law to win the governorship election in that state scheduled for July 16.

The national chairman stated that the party is ready to face Ademola Adeleke (Davido’s Uncle), whom he described as a moneybag and the PDP ‘eyeball to eyeball’ without sparing them in the forthcoming election.

Reacting, David who has been campaigning and amassing support for his uncle took umbrage over the comment while claiming that the APC are planning on rigging the election.

Responding to a post by Channels TV on their official Instagram page, he wrote:

Brazil Returnee Arrested With Pellets Of Cocaine Concealed In His Private Part At MMIA (Photos)

A Brazil returnee, Igwedum Uche Benson has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, at the arrival hall of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja Lagos with pellets of cocaine concealed in his private part,

Director, Media & Advocacy of the agency, Femi Babafemi, in a statement on Sunday, June 26, said Igwedum was nabbed at the Lagos airport on Monday 20th June upon his arrival on Ethiopian Airlines from Sao Paulo, Brazil via Addis Ababa.

Preliminary investigations reveal the suspect had swallowed 50 wraps of cocaine before departing Brazil and excreted 48 pellets in Addis Ababa where he handed them over to another person.

He however claimed he was unable to excrete the remaining two wraps at the hotel room in Addis Ababa before boarding his flight but later excreted them in the aircraft restroom during the flight from Ethiopia to Lagos.

In the same vein, after three weeks of painstaking investigation and tracking, operatives of the MMIA command of NDLEA on Saturday night, 25th June arrested an alleged drug kingpin, Onyekachi Chukwuma Macdonald behind attempts to export 40 parcels of Methamphetamine popularly called Mkpuru Mmiri locally to London, United Kingdom through the NAHCO export shed of the Lagos airport.

Onyekachi was arrested at Manacola estate, Alakuko area of Lagos at the weekend, three weeks after his Mkpuru Mmiri consignment weighing 2.05kilograms was intercepted at the airport and his freight agent, Peter Christopher Anikan arrested on 7th June.

During his interview, the suspect said he's from Ahiazu, Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo state and had lived in Dubai, UAE for 10 years before returning to Nigeria in 2019. He stated that after his return to Nigeria he opened a phone accessories shop in Sango Otta, Ogun state but the business collapsed. He then started sending cigarettes to London and decided to conceal the illicit drug in the consignment after advice by a friend.

Closely related is the seizure of another consignment of 2kg Mkpuru Mmiri at a courier house in Owerri, Imo state.

The cargo seized on Wednesday 22nd June had ankara and lace fabrics in which two cylindrical cellophanes containing the drug heading to Hong Kong were concealed.

Also at the Lagos airport, NDLEA operatives on Friday 24th June intercepted 500,000 tablets of Tramadol 225mg packed in 10 cartons and labelled Tramaking imported from Karachi, Pakistan on Emirates Airline. The consignment weighing 407.60kg was seized during a joint examination with Customs and NAFDAC officials.

Same day, a Dubai, UAE-bound passenger, Alegbeleye Taiwo was arrested at the departure hall of the MMIA with 40 ampoules of pentazocine injection. The 21-year-old suspect claims hes from Osun state.

Meanwhile, two kingpins behind the importation of two recent drug consignments from Canada concealed in vehicle containers through the Tincan seaport in Apapa, Lagos have been arrested by NDLEA operatives.

One of them, Gboyega Ayoola Elegbeji was arrested at his house, 14 Bakare Street, Idi Araba, Lagos on Wednesday 22nd June, for importing a 40ft container TRHU7874497 containing 33 parcels of cannabis indica (Colorado) weighing16.5kg.

The second suspect, Sunday Joe Oyebola, (aka Otunba) was arrested on Thursday 23rd June. Hes linked to the importation of a 40ft container MEDU4389887 containing four vehicles used to conceal 290 parcels weighing 145kg cannabis indica (Colorado) from Montreal, Canada. He had been on the run since March and had in the course of the investigation attempted to bribe officers with N10million to influence the case.

Chairman of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) commended the officers and men of the MMIA, Tincan, and Imo state Commands of the Agency for the drug seizures and arrests especially of those who thought they could evade the long arm of the law.

He encouraged them and their compatriots across other formations to intensify their efforts towards achieving set goals.

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Culled from Gistmania....

“They Are Rooted Into Stomach Infrastructure” – Actor, Ugezu J. Ugezu Calls Out Eniola Badmus

Veteran Nollywood actor and director, Ugezu J Ugezu has thrown shades at actress, Eniola Badmus over her public support for Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Recall that the actress came under heavy criticism and subsequently locked her comment section after sharing a photo of the APC flagbearer and his wife, Oluremi.

Reacting to this, Ugezu took to Instagram to pen a note in this regard.

According to him, turning off comments implies that one isn’t proud of what he or she is posting.

He noted that people like this are rooted into stomach infrastructure and can do anything for money.

In his words:

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“Once they turn off the comment, it means they are not even proud of what they are posting. They are rooted into STOMACH INFRASTRUCTURE and can do anything for money.”

“Truth is … Nigerians know everything. When the time comes, they will turn on your tv and leave it for you permanent on the memories of the stomach infrastructure channel. Una go hear am. Nigerians have our records”