Month: May 2021

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COVID-19 Lockdown Phase IV To Take Effect From Tuesday – FG

The Federal Government has reintroduced COVID-19 restrictions across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

This new directive is to take effect by midnight of Tuesday, a member of the Presidential Steering Committee (PSC) on COVID-19, Dr Mukhtar Mohammed, declared.

Mohammed, who is the Head of Technical Secretariat of the PSC, made the announcement while briefing reporters on Monday in Abuja.

With the restrictions imposed, mass gatherings in public spaces have been restricted to 50 people at any given time.

Access to government institutions would also be denied to anyone not wearing a face mask while government meetings and travels have been limited to the virtual platform.

According to Mohammed, the government has directed that bars and nightclubs should remain closed and the nationwide curfew will be in force until further notice.

He added that only essential international travels would be encouraged, and all existing protocols must be strictly adhered to.

The PSC member, however, stated that there was no limitation to intra-state travel.

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Bose Ogulu, Burna Boy’s mother reveals how she became son’s manager

Bose Ogulu, the mother and manager of Grammy Award winner, Burna Boy has opened up on how she managed him as a form of sacrifice and not ambition.

Bose Ogulu opened up on what inspired her to manage her son, Burna boy real name Damini Ogulu.

Speaking in a recent chat with TV host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, the businesswoman said;

“Burna Boy started in 2010 from Port Harcourt. Even before he took the name, he asked me to manage him.

So, I’ve always managed him.

It just wasn’t a full-time thing because I was raising kids and had bills to pay.”

She continued;

“He couldn’t pay me so I had to do my work.

I signed the first deal on his behalf; handled most of his bookings.

I’ve always been there but I hadn’t been involved in the day-to-day [tasks].

He was with the label; they had a road manager.

And he seemed on top of things. So I was just managing him and protecting his interest. I think I went full-time in 2017 because it just became evident that the day-to-day and other things I wasn’t handling were not going as well.”

In the latter part of the interview session, Burna’s mum explains what inspired her to go into music management full time.

She continued;

“And I had more time, fewer kids going to school that I had to pay bills for.

And his business could evidently grow to pay me.

It was a question of, ‘this guy is honestly the most talented person I’ve met in the last decade or more.

I just thought, ‘I can’t help you with talent, but I can help with everything else.’

Fortunately, that scene is not new to me.

I’ve done business for most of my life.

I’ve been touring for language immersion most of my life.”

Ogulu stated;

“For me, I came to manage him as a form of sacrifice, not ambition.

And it’s gratifying to know that it’s become work that I love and can come up to become a legacy. What’s next for me? I look to keep doing what I’m doing.”

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The Dooscomforts Home Commissions Borehole Project in Jenta Mangoro, Sponsored by the Algier12 Properties Limited.

Water is essential for survival and a basic necessity for living. Safe intake of water is key for all humans as well, all animals and plant life on earth depend on water.

The Axis of Jenta Mangoro have experienced scarcity of water for over 30 years, the area have ran short of some basic amenities especially clean water. This has put the health and lives of inhabitants on line and at risk of water borne diseases.

In a bid of societal/community development to ease scarcity of water and provide clean water, The Dooscomforts Home NGO have established a borehole project sponsored by Algier12 Properties limited aimed at the provision of portable water for Jenta Mangoro community.

Dooscomfort Home is an NGO located in plateau state with the mission to be a relentless force for good and a voice for widows and it’s vision is to bring women the power to shatter the restraint of poverty.

Algier12 Properties limited is solely a real estate and property company and it is renowned for its impressive development of residential property and landmark development in plateau state. As part of its environmental management that aims to make a significant contribution to the future of real estate projects, the company sponsored the establishment of the borehole.

The project was commissioned on Sunday, May 9th in Jenta Mangoro. A representative of Algier12 Properties Limited revealed that the company’s sponsored the project For God and also service to humanity “we want people to have the mindset of helping, giving and to see that the community is in a better place”. Also the Algier12 Properties limited expressed their satisfaction with the work done and for the betterment of the society more sponsored projects will be coming.

Speaking to Wecrispt Media, The CEO of Dooscomforts home. Ms Maria Achan stated that the reason behind the borehole project is because Jenta Mangoro has a lot of women and widows, as part of the NGO’s aim to help women and widows, jenta was choosen because the NGO believes in helping the community and in this cause, women are helped directly or indirectly by helping the community.

The commissioning was supported by the universal peace and violence amelioration center (UPVAC) and UNRS.

The community leaders acknowledged the work done by the NGO and sponsor, the women also expressed their joy in the provision of portable water for the community saying its like the coming of Christ to the community. God bless Dooscomforts Home for this initiative and also Algier12 Properties Limited for sponsoring this project.

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Senate uncovers failure of MDAs to remit N3tn to FG’s coffers

The Nigerian Senate has stated that Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) did not remit over N3 trillion to the Consolidated Revenue Fund (CRF) of the Federal Government between 2014 and 2020.

This was contained in a statement issued by the Chairman, Senate Committee on Finance, Senator Solomon Adeola (APC – Lagos), in a statement on Sunday, May 9, in Abuja.

According to Adeola, the Senate’s investigation uncovered the failure to remit 1% stamp duty by MDAS within the same time period, which saw the Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed, and the DG of Budget Office, Ben Akabueze, present themselves to the committee.

According to the Senate Committee, investigations revealed that MDAs were operating under illegalities in relation to funds remittance to the Consolidated Revenue Fund, citing that revenue meant to be remitted may have been wasted.

“The committee decided to probe the revenue remittances by agencies of government.

“The government cannot continue to borrow yearly while the revenue from agencies that the government is financing with the borrowings is spent contrary to the laws of the land.

“From submissions already made and calculations from the Fiscal Responsibility Commission, about 60 Government-Owned Enterprises (GOEs), may have about N3 trillion of government revenue still unremitted in their coffers. Or already spent on frivolous expenditure contrary to the Constitution and FRA 2007.

“We cannot continue to run government business as we used to do in this time when there are huge demands for government to fund needed infrastructure and other socio-economic programmes,” Senator Adeola said.

The Finance Minister told the Senate Committee that the FG is considering an approach to calculate and deduct the operating charges from sources before remitting to MDAs.

Meanwhile, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has disclosed that the Federal Government has no plans to slash salaries of civil servants.

The ruling party made this known in a statement released to newsmen on Sunday in Abuja.

Equally important, the APC attributed the rumours to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The allegations were debunked by Sen. John Akpanudoedehe, National Secretary, APC Caretaker and Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) in a statement.

The PDP, in a statement by its spokesman, had alleged that it got intelligence report that the Federal Government is planning to slash salaries of workers because of economic reasons.

However, Akpanudoedehe described the allegation as a figment of the opposition party’s imagination.

“The PDP is up to its comical tales on what it terms intelligence at its disposal to slash the salaries of workers in the country. Clearly, only the PDP believes its tales. We are proud of our credentials as a truly progressive and people-centred political party.”

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Craig B – Bwoor

It’s another aggressive sound from the most consistent & multi-talented Plateau & Nigerian top leading indigenous music icon “CRAIG-B GUMWESH”. He titled this one “BWOOR” Meaning “A LION”. In his musical expression, he described “A BWOOR” as a wild fire (WUUS), a symbol of strength, courage, protection & absolute power. A lion roar to communicate it’s position to other prides & is the loudest of any big cat & can be heard up to 8 KM. “BWOOR” doesn’t concern itself with the opinion of sheep.
We the indigenous people of Plateau belong to a world outside the realm of society & culture, destined to dominate & lead.
The MWAGHAVUL MAN is seen as a lion that hunts for survival in the jungle who does not envy the one being fed in zoo, because it’s only a lion that recognizes a lion roar.
As a plateau man, you rather live 1 day as a lion, than 100 years as sheep. So are you going to be A LION or A SHEEP? A LEADER or A FOLLOWER.

DOWNLOAD THE MOST PLEASANT AGGRESSIVE SOUND & ENJOY.

DOWNLOAD MP3: Craig B – Bwoor

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Ondo Gov threatens to sanction traditional rulers over inability to secure domains – Akeredolu

Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo has threatened to sanction any traditional ruler in the state who is unable to contain the activities of cultists in their domain.

Akeredolu gave the warning in a statewide broadcast in Akure on Thursday night, May 6.

The governor said warned that any traditional ruler that was unable to contain the activities of cultists in his domain would be sanctioned by the government according to the law.

Akeredolu added that the state government would not hesitate to impose a 24-hour curfew on any community where there were crises and any culpable traditional ruler would be sanctioned.

”Every individual in possession of illegal firearms is advised to submit them to security agencies as the government has mandated the security agencies to prosecute any person found with such weapons.

“Parents are advised to control their wards on the use of drugs and other enablers as security agencies have been mandated to be on guard with a view to apprehending users of such drugs,” he said.

The curfew took effect from 6 p.m. on Wednesday.

The government warned that security agencies have been deployed and mandated to enforce the curfew.

Accordingly, anyone who violates or contravenes this order shall face the full wrath of the Law.

The government warned that dire consequences await such defaulters.

Meanwhile, Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, has revealed that the Nigerian Military was yet to tackle insecurity challenges because of inadequate resources at its disposal.

This assertion by Lawan came just a few days after the Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed, had said that the Buhari administration overfunded Operation Lafiya Dole in the North-East.

According to Mrs Ahmed, the Buhari administration has been funding the military, adding that even special requests made to the President by the security agencies were funded 100 per cent.

However, in his statement before Senate plenary on Thursday, May 6, shortly before a closed-door session with the security chiefs, Lawan said the military was performing within the limited equipment it has.

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Buhari suspends MD Hadiza Usman, approves Panel of Inquiry on NPA

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the recommendation of the Ministry of Transportation under Rotimi Amaechi for the setting up of an Administrative Panel of Inquiry to investigate the Management of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA).

According to a statement by the President’s spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu, late Thursday night, May 6, in Abuja, Buhari also approved the suspension of the Managing Director of NPA, Hadiza Usman.

The presidential aide said Mohammed Koko would act as acting Managing Director of the NPA, pending the completion of investigation by the panel which would be headed by a Director.

”The President has also approved that the Managing Director, Hadiza Bala Usman step aside while the investigation is carried out. Mr Mohammed Koko will act in that position.

”The panel is to be headed by the Director, Maritime Services of the Ministry while the Deputy Director, Legal of the same ministry will serve as Secretary.

”Other members of the panel will be appointed by the Minister,” Shehu further stated.

1st News had reported that Bala was appointed as the managing director in July 2016 by President Buhari.

Meanwhile, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has warned telecom consumers not to share their cell phones, National Identity Number (NIN), and Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) cards with others.

Mr Efeosa Edehen, Director Consumer Affairs Bureau, NCC, said on Thursday, May 6, at a consumer conversation event; organised by the commission in Abuja that defaulters would be held liable for any crime committed with the SIM cards.

The conversation with the theme “Know Your Rights and Obligations as a Telecom Consumer” was aimed at enlightening consumers on the dangers of sharing such vital information.

He warned that Nigerians must be extremely careful with their devices so they do not fall into the hands of the wrong people; who would use them to commit crimes and later be traced to the owners of the devices, NIN or SIM cards.

Edehen cautioned Nigerians not to help any of the consumers to link their SIM cards with their NIN; or give phones to other people to make calls, send texts, or use social media.

“Your phone carries your identity and therefore should be protected and always be with you.

“Note that you will be responsible for whatever wrong/offense someone else committed; while using your SIM card(s). So, be very vigilant.

“As a citizen, it is very important and necessary to register for National Identity Number (NIN); and to ensure your NIN is linked to your SIM cards,” the NCC official said.

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Sharkskin: Know More About The Multi Talented “Sharkskin”

THE SHARKSKIN BRAND

Sharkskin was the winner of the First B&H Golden Tones Grab the Mic Music National Champion in 1998/99. The championship was the music competition the duo Psquare won in 2001. Sharkskin’s Real name is I.K.OBARIASE WILLIAMS AGBONBA. He is from Edo and Plateau state respectively.

Pertanity-Bini (Benin)

Martanity-Irigwe (Jos)          

Sharkskin has three Albums to his credit;

1. Na Jeje Be Life album on Audio Cassette (Christian Dior Music Lagos) 2000/2001. Na Jeje be life on Audio CD 2006

2. The Unexpected Cross-Fire Album (Ryte Time Entertainment Music Label Abuja) 2008/2009

3. Fair Play with the A-team Nigerian Squad (mbi music Label Lagos) 2011-2013

He is a certified producer, writer, voice over expert under the Apprenticeship of Igo Motion Picture International.

Sharkskin wrote the movie After School Hours1&2 and went on to feature in the Movie ‘Silver spoon’ in 2005/2006 which starred Daddy Showkey, Daddy Fresh and Ayangba boys(Black Reverends), and Ernest Asuzu in Lagos.

His first music hit that attracted National attention was the remake and reproduction of the popular drama soundtrack called “The New Masquerade”. Sharkskin reproduced and recreated the soundtrack into a genre he calls AFRO-HIP-LIFE. The reproduction of his music category was conceptualized from the music genres of Afro- Juju, Highlife music and Afro beat.

The song reproduction and concept became an instant hit with other hit songs like ‘AISHA and JEJE’ followed up with the spice of Hip-Hop Flavor, it was indeed new and refreshing to the ears of those who had heard of the song then and even now.

As an Afro-Hip-Life music initiator, sharkskin has scored many soundtracks. Example of such movies are “Moment of Bitterness and Home too far Produced and Directed by Izu Ojukwu. ‘Tobi by Jude Okoye’ and Scout Directed by Late Ifeanyi Onyeabor and so many movies.

He has also produced and directed a recent Movie titled DJOLE.

Sharkskin is currently working on his 4th consecutive Studio Album titled “SHARKSKIN GOLDEN TONES” and he is also raising a brand of new talents in Jos and across Nigeria. His area of specialty is in the area of performance, concert production and Management and with so much to offer sharkskin is still representing and producing annually a patent show and concert He Calls “Dancehall Afro-Hip-Life Mega Jamslam” which is one of his initiations for scouting, presenting and promoting upcoming artiste. Sharkskin will always say,” the sky is wide enough for everybody to be who they want to be’. So where ever you meet with Sharkskin, do not forget to say Hi!

Sharkskin is also the CEO and Boss of one of the leading entertainment company “Stellawillys Enterprise” a brand that is well known for its professionalism when it comes to promotion, event management and consult.

Connect with Sharksin On:

Facebook: Sharkskin IK Obariase Williams Agbonba