Olamide set to drop new album ”UY Scuti”

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has alerted the public about the emergence of a number of fake Twitter accounts masquerading as the genuine Twitter handle of its Chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa.

The EFCC listed some of the fake Twitter accounts to be @AbdurasheedBawa, @AbdulrBawa and @AbdulRashidBawa1.

This is contained in a statement issued on Sunday and signed by the Head, Media & Publicity of the EFCC, Wilson Uwujaren.

According to the anti-graft agency, “One of the fake Twitter handles, @AbdulRashidBaw1, which was created in February following the appointment of Bawa as EFCC Chair, has witnessed a steady stream of followers, an indication that many have been hoodwinked into believing they were dealing with the EFCC Chair.

“The Commission is alarmed that this prank by unscrupulous elements is unwittingly exposing suspecting citizens to potentially grievous manipulation by fraudsters.

“Against this background, it is imperative to again warn that, these Twitter accounts are fake and have no link whatsoever with Mr. Abdulrasheed Bawa, Executive Chairman, EFCC.

“Those following the fake Twitter accounts are therefore doing so at their own risk.

“In the same vein, the Commission wishes to remind the promoters of the fake Twitter accounts that their actions amount to impersonation or identity theft which is a criminal offence under the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc.,) Act 2015.

“They are warned to desist or risk the full wrath of the law.”

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Olamide set to drop new album ”UY Scuti”

Nigerian rapper, Olamide Gbenga Adedeji, professionally known as Olamide is set to drop his ”UY Scuti” album.

He disclosed this on his verified Instagram page on Sunday.

Olamide wrote that he will be releasing another album on June 14, 2021, just eight months after the release of his 10th solo studio album, Carpe Diem.

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Pantami must resign, Nigerian tweeps insist

Nigerians on social media have insisted that the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, should be removed over some controversial comments he made in the past in support of global terrorist groups, Al-Qaeda and Taliban.

Though the minister had renounced the past controversial comments on terrorist groups, saying that he was young when he made the radical comments and he is now mature and now knows better, the Nigerians reiterated their position that Pantami must resign.

Some of them also called for the prosecution of the minister, insisting that he should be jailed if found guilty.

As of 10 am on Sunday, #PantamiResignNow is trending as number one on Twitter.

Pantami has been under fire lately over comments he allegedly made several years ago in support of Al-Qaeda – an extremist group founded by the late Osama bin Laden, the mastermind of the September 11, 2001 attacks in the United States. Bin Laden was killed on May 2, 2011, by the US Navy SEALs inside a private residential compound in Pakistan.

Pantami also made comments in support of Taliban, a Sunni Islamist movement and military organisation in Afghanistan currently waging jihad within the country.

“This jihad is an obligation for every single believer, especially in Nigeria,’’ Pantami was quoted to have said in one of his vicious preaching in the 2000s. “Oh God, give victory to the Taliban and Al-Qaeda,” he was also quoted to have prayed.

Tweets below:

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FG suspends Adeboye’s helicopter from flying

The Federal Government through the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has grounded a private chopper belonging to Pastor Enoch Adeboye of the Redeemed Christian Church of God at the Lagos Airport, investigations by Sunday PUNCH, has revealed.

It was learnt that the aircraft, AgustaWestland AW139 chopper, with registration number 5N-EAA, was suspended from flying over two weeks ago, following the expiration of some of its papers and spare parts.

The suspension, officials said, would also allow the regulator to conduct vital safety checks on its safety-critical components, especially some spare parts that are due for replacement.

Adeboye had, last Saturday during a special meeting with all ordained ministers of the mission at the RCCG, Region 21, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, called for drastic action against corrupt practices in all facets of Nigeria.

The RCCG leader, who flew a chopper to the venue, said he arrived late for the meeting because someone had requested a bribe from him to fly his chopper.

He said he had decided to embark on the trip via his chopper to avoid a possible gridlock on the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

The 79-year-old mathematician-turned-preacher said, “I don’t give excuses because I have discovered long ago that only failures give excuses. But you must pray for Nigeria.

“Something must be done about corruption in this nation. All I can say is that I am this late because somebody wanted a bribe. And you know if you are expecting a bribe from me, you have to wait forever.

“But the devil has failed. And the devil will continue to fail. I decided to come by helicopter so that there won’t be a traffic jam that would tie me down on the expressway because I know what the devil could do.

“Then, I ran into something else. But by the grace of God, we are here.”

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2021/04/fg-suspends-adeboyes-helicopter-from.html

Some celebs lie about having glamorous lives –DJ Cuppy

DJ Cuppy, has said that some celebrities tell lies about how glamorous and smooth their lives are.

The 28-year-old daughter of billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola, also maintained that she lives her life unapologetically.

In a series of video clips on her Instagram page, she said, “A lot of celebrities tell lies about how glamorous and smooth things always seem to be (for them). A lot of things happened in my personal life and career recently, and the truth is that the same people who praise me would be the same ones that would attempt to put one down. 

I could literally win a Grammy Award and some people would still think I am not good enough. That is why I do things that make me feel good and happy.

“I am also making impact and helping people. The reason I do what I do is because I genuinely love it, with or without the limelight. If I want to sing about ice cream, release an album, grow fat or thin, or get married, I would do just that because it is up to me. 

Whatever I want to do, I do it unapologetically. Life is not about the best; it is about how one feels. A lot of people are very miserable behind closed doors. When I check (social media pages) of some people that make bad comments, (I realise that) they are going through some issues. People put their problems on other people and I think celebrities and influencers are easy targets. They forget they (celebs) are humans as well. So, don’t live your life for other people’s acceptance. They may not even accept you at the end of the day.”

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2021/04/some-celebs-lie-about-having-glamorous.html

Malaysia set to deport Nigerian Simon Momoh for drink-driving

A Nigerian living in Malaysia, Simon Adavize Momoh, who was arrested for drink-driving has been ordered to be deported, though he paid the fine for the offence.

Malaysian newspapers reported that Momoh, who is married to a Malaysian and has two daughters, is being detained at the Semenyih Immigration depot.

The 33 year-old Nigerian was not even aware he was about to be sent home, until he had access to his lawyer, Vemal Arasan.

It was Vemal who told him that a deportation notice was sent to Momoh’s wife, Low Kar Hui, who was asked to buy a ticket for Momoh’s flight back to Nigeria.

According to reports, Vemal had filed a habeas corpus before high court judge, Ab Karim Ab Rahman, who ordered the immigration to allow Vemal had access to Momoh.

Vemal told pressmen that he was unable to have full access to Momoh because the immigration said there was a power outage.

Vemal at the preliminary hearing of the habeas corpus sought Momoh’s release to enable them to prepare a proper submission, adding that the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) had agreed for him to liaise with his client.

Karim has set Wednesday this week for a full hearing of his habeas corpus application.

Momoh, who has been married to Low for the past eight years and has a valid visa, was arrested at a roadblock in Cheras in the early hours of March 15 on suspicion of drink-driving.

He pleaded guilty in court the same day, paid the RM12,000 fine, and Low was told he would be released at 5pm.

However, he has been detained at the Semenyih centre since then.

Authorities previously denied access for Vemal and Low to meet Momoh, citing Covid-19 restrictions 

Meanwhile, a church in Kuala Lumpur has called on the authorities to release Momoh.

The Cathedral of St John the Evangelist, in a statement, urged the immigration department to consider the well-being of Momoh’s Malaysian wife and their two young children and not deport the 33-year-old.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2021/04/malaysia-set-to-deport-nigerian-simon.html

Brazil urges women to delay pregnancy over claims new variant is more dangerous to expectant mothers

Women should postpone pregnancy until the coronavirus pandemic has passed, health officials in Brazil have warned. 

The Secretary of Primary Health Care of the Brazilian health ministry, Raphael Camara has said that the variants of covid in Brazil is more dangerous to expectant mothers. 

'If possible [the women should] postpone the pregnancy a bit to a better time so that [they] can have a more peaceful pregnancy,' he said in a press conference on Friday. 

He added that the ministry is now working on studies on the issue of pregnancy and variants of the virus. 

'The clinical view of experts shows that the new variant has a more aggressive action on pregnant women,' he said. 

'Before, [severity] was linked to the end of the pregnancy, but now [they] see a more serious evolution in the second trimester and even in the first trimester..'

Brazil has the second highest recorded deaths related to covid, second only to the US, with 368,749 deaths and more than 13.8million cases. 

It could be down to a new variant of the virus, which is believed to be extra contagious. 

Public health experts have also warned that the country could be headed for more difficult times due to inaction and political issues. 

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2021/04/brazil-urges-women-to-delay-pregnancy.html

Former Bad Boy Rapper, Black Rob is dead

Former Bad Boy rapper, Robert Ross popularly known as Black Rob is dead.

He died on Saturday at the age of 51.

This is coming just a few days after the death of rap legend, DMX.

The rapper was suffering a variety of ailments including kidney failure before his death.

A viral video recently had him singing to DMX songs on his hospital bed.

Popular New York City promoter, Van Silk confirmed his death in a statement.

The statement reads: “We have lost another member of our Hip Hop family.

“Many may have been unaware that Black Rob was sick over the years until Mark Curry posted the video from the hospital.

“My memory of Black Rob was when he would come by DJ Kay Slay’s studio to do the mix tapes. He was someone who you would just wanna hang around with. May my brother Rest In Heaven.”

The death has left the Hip Hop community in pains considering that DMX died just eight days ago with Black Rob offering his condolences from a hospital bed.

The Harlem rapper had four albums over the course of his career and got featured on a variety of records with artists on Bad Boy, remixes to Total’s single “What About Us,” Faith’s “Love Like Us,” Mase’s “24 Hrs and so many others.

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COVID-19: I won’t take vaccine, I’m not guinea pig – Bishop Oyedepo

Bishop David Oyedepo of the Living Faith Church, has said he won’t take the COVID-19 vaccine.

Oyedepo, who spoke during the church’s Covenant Hour of Prayer programme, said he is not a guinea pig, hence would not take the vaccine.

Stressing that the world was confused over COVID-19, the clergyman insisted that the church has the answer.

According to Oyedepo: “I have never seen a generation where you force people to take vaccines. It is inhuman; it is immoral sir. I’m not a lawyer but I don’t think it is legal. You can’t come to my house and want to give me injections.

“On what? Did I invite you? They are confused. But the church has the answer. Did you see any outbreak of virus here? How will it enter the gate? Will it come through the air? How?

“One woman just got down after that injection in Kaduna. What kind of life? Are human beings now turned to guinea pigs? The world is confused but the church is triumphing.

“So, the triumph of the church will humble the pride of the world. They don’t know what to do, sir. In the last days, the church will be reigning in power and glory. That is God’s agenda.

“No apologies. There is a big, big bird in our land, saying, ‘don’t take it, they are deceivers’. Let me see someone who will come and inject me.

“Are you going to tie my hands? How? Did I invite you? I know you are quiet, you will hear more of it. My job is to expose the devil and tell his agents, ‘get off, we are not guinea pigs.”

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2021/04/covid-19-i-wont-take-vaccine-im-not.html

Copa del Rey: Messi reacts as Barcelona defeat Athletic Bilbao in final

Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi, has said they deserved some happiness, after they crushed Athletic Bilbao 4-0 in the Copa del Rey final on Saturday.

Messi grabbed a brace as Ronald Koeman’s men clinched their first trophy of the season.

Antoine Griezmann and Frenkie de Jong were also on target at Seville.

It was the 35th trophy Messi has won as a Barca player, but his first Copa del Rey as the club’s captain.

“I am really happy for this group of players because they deserved some happiness,” he told Barca TV.

“It’s really special to be the captain of this club, where I have spent my whole life, and it’s a really special Copa for me, to be able to lift [the trophy].”

Last season was Barca’s first without a trophy since 2007/2008.

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Eniola Badmus becomes LAWMA Ambassador [Photos]

Nollywood actress, Eniola Badmus has struck an ambassadorial deal with the Lagos State Waste Management Authority, LAWMA.

Badmus displayed photos of the deal on her Instagram page, saying she is proud to be a LAWMA ambassador

According to her, about two months ago, she was at the prestigious headies award show, heel high on the yellow carpet and wearing what she believed was still one of the best outfits.

“Alas, the internet went agog speculating on my choice of outfit but really, I love my fans and I believe that commentary is from the place of love. Some specifically mentioned that I looked like a LAWMA staff on the street.

“However, those assertions have morphed into an untold success. Today I am a proud ambassador of Lagos State Waste Management Agency (LAWMA) @lawma_gov primarily to lead in adding value to the Lagos State environmental agenda through my talent and platform,” she said.

Badmus is grateful to the Lagos State Government and particularly LAWMA management for this unique opportunity.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2021/04/eniola-badmus-becomes-lawma-ambassador.html

Sade Adu’s transgender son marries girlfriend

Nigerian-born British songwriter, Helen Folasade Adu’s transgender son, Izaak Theo, has walked down the aisle with his girlfriend, Margie.

The songwriter’s transgender son took to his social media to display wedding pictures of himself and Margie which occurred on Friday, April 16, 2021 in  Hawaii. 

The development has since generated much conversation among liberals and conservatives.

“Mr and Mrs Adu Watts.04.16.21 I love you my girl. My wife Mrs. Adu-Watts” he posted 

Although Izaak has always been as identified a member of the LGBTQ+ community, the 24 year old publicly declared his s3xual orientation in 2016 and embraced his identity as transgender and went through a gender reassessment surgery in 2019.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2021/04/sade-adus-transgender-son-marries.html

Actress, Funke Akindele Bello acquires Lexus SUV [video]

Nollywood actress and producer, Funke Akindele Bello has acquired a Lexus SUV. She shared a photo of herself posing beside the new ride on her Instagram page. 

While her husband shared video of her with new ride.

We say big congrats to her!

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Iyabo Ojo laments bitterly as she cries out to Sanwo-Olu over Covid-19 restrictions

Nollywood actress and businesswoman, Iyabo Ojo has lamented about the continuous imposition of curfew in the state as she called out the Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo Olu.

According to her, the curfew restrictions have started taking its toll on businesses as lots of bar and club owners in Lagos, are running into serious debt and loss. She pleaded with the governor and the president to come to their aid and rescue them.

Taking to her Instagram page she wrote;

'' @jidesanwoolu please sir, can you kindly address this 12am – 4am curfew

is there still curfew in Lagos & why? is it that corona virus moves between 12am – 4am or is there another reason why? please I’m asking on behalf of all lounge, bar and club owners in Lagos, we are running into serious debt & loss, alot of us are closing down & it’s affecting lives & family, we need answers 😢 muhammadubuhari@profosinbajo

The @policenglagos@nigeriapoliceforce are also using this 12am – 4am as an opportunity to collect bribe from us, it’s alarming that one cannot move freely in Lagos state once it’s 12am ….. the police are always @ lekki 2nd roundabout blocking us & collecting birbe before we can pass, I run a lounge, bar & restaurant so I go home late everyday & I have to bribe them to pass, when dey no be tollgate……. it’s really getting annoying & irritating, please kindly address this, thank you''

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Actor, Segun Ogungbe celebrates his wife Wunmi Ajiboye as she turns a year older

Nollywood actress, Omowunmi Ajiboye is a year older today. And her husband and colleague took to his Instagram page to celebrate her on her special day.

He wrote;

Oh Happy Day!!! Oh Blessed Day!!!!!

A day of joy, love and pleasantries ............ My Baby😍😍😍😍 Birthday🎂🎂🎂🎂

ANIKE MI @omowunmiajiboye 💗💗💗💞💞💞💋💋💋💋💋 you're the best thing that has ever happened to me

Your kind is rare😍😍..

Your love is strong ❤❤

Your ways pleases Me 🙏🏻

I feel blessed to have a woman of honor, dignity, amazing like you near me always😍😍😍😍😍

You gave me KINGS👑👑❤❤❤❤ and that has been my best gift ever from you My Love

I celebrate you with love, unity, peace and may Almighty grant you long life, everlasting joy, make you continue to excel in all ramifications of your life🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

You'll live to celebrate and be celebrated 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

You'll live to enjoy all what you've labor and struggled for 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤❤😍😍😍😍

Happy birthday My Best friend💞💞💞OMOWUNMI . OMOBOLAJI . ANIIKE . ATIOKE . AKANNI"S QUEEN

I wish you many years my support system💖💖

I wish you many happy returns on this Day🎂🎂🎂

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Queen wipes away tears as she follows her beloved Prince Philip's coffin [photos]

The Queen wiped away tears and was forced to mourn alone away from her family in St George's Chapel during Prince Philip's Covid-hit Windsor Castle funeral today as she said an emotional final goodbye to her 'strength and stay' after their extraordinary 73-year life together.

Her Majesty looked grief-stricken and bowed her head in reverence as she accompanied her beloved husband's coffin on its final journey while their eldest son Prince Charles cried as he walked behind the casket into church followed by other devastated royals. 

The Duke of Edinburgh's coffin was covered in his personal standard and carried his sword, naval cap and a wreath of flowers with a handwritten note from his wife as pallbearers placed him on to his extraordinary self-designed green Land Rover Defender hearse in the castle's quadrangle packed with hundreds of armed personnel.

After the eight minute procession and the 50 minute service, his coffin was lowered into the Royal Vault. A lament was played by a lone piper of the Royal Regiment of Scotland and the Last Post was then sounded by buglers of Philip's beloved Royal Marines who then played Action Stations at the specific request of The Duke of Edinburgh.  

Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, pronounced the Blessing before the 30 royal mourners silently filed out of the church into cars to take them the short journey back to castle. Harry and William decided to walk back with Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, and were seen smiling speaking animatedly as they were reunited for the first time in a year where their relationship became fractured.

The emotional Queen had arrived at the funeral as the national anthem played and the royal Bentley stopped next to her beloved husband's coffin, where she poignantly paused for a moment of reflection as cannons fired and bells tolled in remembrance of the duke, wiping tears from her eyes.

Her Majesty was then driven to St George's Chapel with her lady in waiting Susan Hussey, before being sat alone at the front of the church where she stood and bowed her head during the national minute's silence. She looked at the coffin throughout the poignant service, where the majority of her children and grandchildren were on the verge of tears.

Following behind the coffin was the royal procession, led by Philip's children Prince Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward. The grandchildren, including Prince William and Prince Harry, followed but the feuding brothers were separated by their cousin Peter Phillips, viewed as a 'peacemaker' between the two.

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Stunning new photos of Ooni's wife, queen Naomi Ogunwusi

We just can't get enough of her. One more photo below...

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Suspected herdsmen butcher family of four, three others in Benue

Armed men suspected to be killer herdsmen, have butchered a family of four and three other residents of Mbamondu community, Modern Market Council Ward in Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue state.

Daily Post gathered that the incident occurred at about 1am on Saturday morning when the assailants invaded the community.

Aside those butchered, scores of other residents were said to have sustained life threatening injuries and are currently receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital.

The State Commissioner for Land Survey and Solid Minerals, Mr. Bernard Unenge who is also a native of the community, confirmed the attack.

The Commissioner who said he was informed of the incident early hours of Saturday, lamented that the attack had occurred before the arrival of security operatives.

According to him, the seven dead bodies recovered on Saturday morning have been deposited in a morgue at the the Federal Medical Centre, Makurdi.

“We discovered seven dead bodies that we have already deposited at the mortuary. Five persons were also injured and three of them are very critical”, he added.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2021/04/suspected-herdsmen-butcher-family-of.html

Uber, Bolt drivers threaten strike on Monday

Some Uber and Bolt e-cab drivers in Lagos on Saturday asked the e-hailing companies to immediately increase fares being charged by the operators, failing which they would go off the roads on Monday.

The e-cab operators, under the aegis of Professional E-hailing Drivers and Private Owners Association (PEDPA), threatened to embark on the strike if their demands were not met.

Mr Idris Shonuga, National President of PEDPA, at a news conference in Lagos, called for immediate upward review of e-cab fares to reflect the current economic reality in the country.

According to Shonuga, over 95 per cent of e-hailing transactions are consummated through Uber and Bolt platforms.

He said that the companies had refused to review its pricing despite unprecedented increases in the price of fuel, vehicles spare parts, food items and other essential commodities in the country.

“In a quest to work and harmoniously at resolving some issues, the association wrote several letters to the companies which was not attended to, showing nonchalant attitude towards our plight.

“Your companies have failed, refused and neglected to honour our request for a meeting to discuss issues beneficial to all e-hailing drivers in Nigeria.

“And to fashion a harmonious relationship that will benefit, dignify and improve the standard of living of e-hailing drivers, private car owners and the general standard of e-hailing business in the country.

“Instead of fixing a new and reasonable fare in line with inflation, the companies have recklessly continued to maintain the low fare, thereby, impoverishing hard-working young Nigerians who are diligently and lawfully trying to make a decent living,” Shonuga said.

The e-cab operators also demanded adequate welfare package for drivers and compensation to the families of those that lost their lives or are permanently disabled in the line of duty,

The association said that more than 15 drivers had lost their lives, while some had been permanently disabled in accidents in the course of the service.

More than 20 others have also lost their lives through kidnapping or killed by ritualists without any compensation from the operators, the association said.

Shonuga said that the association was considering taking legal action to seek remedies against the e-hailing companies if their demands were not met.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2021/04/uber-bolt-drivers-threaten-strike-on.html

Gang of robbers busted in Lagos Guest House

The Lagos State Police Command says its operatives have arrested a gang of armed robbers at Ojota area of the State.

According to command’s spokesman, Muyiwa Adejobi the operatives of D9 (Anti Robbery) Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, Yaba on Saturday 17th April, 2021 arrested the suspects.

He said the police acted upon information received to arrest the suspects.

The suspects are: Victor Alfred, Chubike Ikeh Donatus and Isiaka Olamide, all 19 years of age, at Marble Guest House, No 33 Ajibike Street, Ogudu Ojota, at about 3.25m.

One Beretta pistol, weeds suspected to be Indian hemp and assorted charms were recovered from them.

Muyiwa disclosed that the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, CP Hakeem Odumosu, has ordered that the suspected armed robbers be properly investigated and profiled by the Anti Robbery Section of the State CID.

”The police boss reiterated his commitment to eradicating cult related crises and other forms of criminality in Lagos State; and making the state very hot for the survival and operations of any cult or ared robbery group in the state,” he said.

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