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Babatunde Omidina known as Baba Suwe is a
successful comedian better known for his exploits
in Yoruba home videos. He is still arguably the
most popular Yoruba comedian of his time. But
Baba Suwe hasn’t been having it easy. After the
much publicised crisis with National Drug Law
Enforcement Agency,NDLEA, he lost his wife,
Omoladun, who was almost always his soul-mate,
even in films. Baba Suwe talked with Potpourri,
opening up his heart on a number of issues,
Excerpts:
When did you begin to act?
I started acting at 18 when I dropped out of
secondary school, then I was in form four. I
developed the passion when Baba Mero and his
group came to Children boarding school in Osogbo
to act. After watching them, I got drums and other
musical instrument, picked some guys in my street
like Mufitau Ilumoka, Sola Taiwo and a host of
others and formed a theater group. And that was
what metamorphosed into the brand ‘Baba Suwe’
today.
Are you saying you never went for any training?
No, I didn’t and I was not trained by anybody. I
was born with the talent of putting smiles on faces,
so I really did not need any training.
Your first show?
My first show was at Amuto playing ground, Lagos
Island. Although it was a free show but I was so
happy because it recorded a huge success.
What was your first movie?
I did not start with home videos rather I started
with soap opera “Erin keke”. My first film was
“Omo Lasan” by Mr Obalende. But the first film I
produced was “Baoku” in the 90s.
Some people believe you over act some scenes.
Your comment?
It is not my fault. Most times when I am on set, I
make the director, film editor and a lot of others
laugh that they forget to cut out the unnecessary
parts. Some people have even confronted me that
it is because I didn’t acquire any professional
training is why I over act, but it is not true.
Tell us your background?
I am a special specie created by God. I hail from
Igbgogbo, Ikorodu, Lagos State but born and bred
on the Island. My father was an average Nigerian
who was into trading of eye-glasses and my
mother was a trader . I am the only child between
my parents. My father had three wives. I dropped
out of secondary school when I was in form four.
Growing up for me was tough but fun. I enjoyed
every bit of it because I was quite mischievous. As
a teenage, I didn’t really know the importance of
education but thank God, I am managing well. I am
also a different person from what you see on the
screen, a quiet and easy-going person.
As a child, who were you looking up to?
Then I wanted to be like Michael Jackson who was
known all over the world but now I know better.
What has acting brought you.?
Acting has brought me many good things that I
can not say here. I do not think I would have done
well in any other field.
How have you been coping without a wife?
It has not been easy but life must go on. I believe
whatever happens has been pre-ordained. The
death of Omoladun was a great loss I cannot get
over in this lifetime. She will remain my best
companion. She understood me than any other
person on planet earth. At times when we quarrel
in the house, she would abuse me on set and that
would mark the end of the issue.
Any plan of remarrying?
Yes . In fact pretty soon.
Who is the lucky bride?
You can’t know her for now. She is not an actress
because I can’t marry an actress again.
Are you insinuating Omoladun was not a good
wife?
No, I don’t mean anything of such. What I mean is
that I cannot get someone like Omoladun among
the actresses again. Her good acting skills is one
of the reasons I loved her but I have decided to
check else where for love.
After the death of Omoladun, your step daughter
accused you of killing her mother?
That is mere rumour. She later came out to say
she never said that. We were all staying in the
same building. Omoladun was hypertensive for a
long time and I did my best as a husband, a friend,
and colleague to take adequate care of her. At a
time she spent months at a hospital. The day the
bad incident happened, I was about praying when I
told my child to go wake Omoladun because we
had an appointment. It was this child who ran out
to call me and with the help of neighbors, we
rushed her to the hospital. The doctor confirmed
her death on arrival.
Has her death affected your career?
Not really. There are many people who can take
her role but I miss her so much. After her death, I
produced “Baba Jaiye” part two and it was a huge
success.
Would you say many competitors like Baba Latin,
Baba Ijesa etc have taken over from you?
No, Baba Latin and the rest can never render me
useless. I have a good relationship with all of them
especially Baba Latin. Everything in life is time.
Many people now believe you are not as funny as
you used to, what is your comment?
That is never true. It is only people without eyes
that will say that. It is my God-given talent that
can never wear out.
How did you feel during the National Drug Law
Enforcement Agency NDLEA crisis?
It was a tough time for me. I have been traveling
for years and something like that never happened.
It is a setup but I do not know the culprits till date.
Even after two days of not excreting cocaine as
expected, I was not left off the hook. Some even
said I used charms but if that is true many
herbalists in Nigeria should be billionaires. I spent
more than nineteen days sleeping on a couch for
something I know nothing about.
What were you going to do at Paris before you
were detained?
I was suppose to meet the person who handles my
family’s ticketing abroad. The man wanted my
presence at the naming ceremony of his new child.
On that same day, I went to Nigerian Aviation
Handling Company NAHCO’S office to get my
cameras as I traveled to America a month earlier
to get filming equipment like cameras and
generator before heading to the Airport. I was also
to be Master of Ceremony there.
Now that your lawyer, Bamidele Aturu is dead,
what is the next line of action?
I really don’t know what next to do but I believe
his colleagues will not disappoint me.
Do you believe you deserve the 25 million naira
compensation?
Yes I do. The crisis traveled so far that even if I
use all the newspapers in Nigeria to say my own
side of the story, some people will still not believe
it. It almost killed me, tarnish my image and my
career.

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/08/life-omoladun-baba-suwe-finds-love-remarry-soon/

dis means boko haram have been gathering up for a very long tym...

so bad our intelligence couldn't detect dem on time

ABUJA - The Bring Back Our Girls, BBOG,
campaign group has claimed that the Boko Haram
has up to 50,000 members in its camp some of
whom are desperate to die.
The BBOG group which disclosed this in Abuja,
yesterday, claimed it was quoting Mr. Ahmad
Salkida, a Nigerian journalist said to be close to
Boko Haram.
‘‘According to Mr. Ahmad Salkida, Boko Haram
has up to 50,000 people in their camps, most of
them are sad and willing to die–as suicide
bombers. If we’re not mindful our selfishness in
not standing up now will consume us all. For
these reasons and others, our advocacy must
continue; we must continue telling the truth and
demanding for it to be told,’’ the BBOG said.
The group urged good-spirited members of the
public to join the advocacy which it said must
continue until the abducted girls were returned
unharmed.
“We must continue telling the truth and demanding
for it to be told,’’ the group added.
It called on the federal government to double its
effort in tackling terrorism before it gets out of
hands and plunge the country into unprecedented
famine.
The group also raised the alarm that Nigeria
stands the risk of facing food scarcity, especially
beans, which Chibok is the highest producer in the
country and called for urgent measures to avert the
imminent danger.
‘‘Chibok for instance is the highest producer of
beans in the nation; the north-east the largest
producer of livestock and other produce, but due
to the insurgency, there has been no farming; in
due course there would be food scarcity across the
nation,’’ the group said.

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/08/boko-haram-50000-members-camp-bbog/

nnatom: well am not surprised. your name shows u are from d dark side.

Lolzz...

and urs shows u got an atom sized brain in ur big head

nnatom: bros why u dey lie na, e no fit you.

maybe u shud learn to hit a source

in Gordon's voice


*** anything dat is determined by smoke does not last ***

Pope Francis has suggested that he might one
day resign the papacy like his predecessor,
Pope Benedict XVI did last year, which would
make him the second consecutive Pope to do
so after almost 600 years. He said this
on Aug. 18th while speaking with
reporters on his way back to Rome after his
state visit to South Korea.
Asked about his immense popularity, the
Pope, 77, joked that he would probably die in
the next 2/3 years so should not get too
proud:

“Some theologians may say this
is not right, but I think this
way. Let us think about what
[Benedict XVI] said, “I have
gotten old, I do not have the
strength”, it was a beautiful
gesture of nobility, of humility
and courage. But you could say
to me, if you at some time felt
you could not go forward, I
would do the same.”
“
“I know this will last a short
time, two or three years, and
then to the house of the
Father.” francis said

http://vibes.ng/likely-quit-like-benedict-die-2017-pope-francis/

davide470: Milady *bows with a huge smile*

Lol

see wetin 'game of thrones' don use ur eye see

hmmm nice thread

Austindark: aite let's start with NO 6 n 1

***** hugs u passionately long n whispers 'good night babe' into ur ear****

chai see gobe.... ma new babe get another babe o

anyway dats no problem at all
still proceeds with rule no 1 n 15
*** hey!!! 'good morning beautiful' am sure u had a pleasant rest, just want u to know dat 'I can't stop loving u'***

glitest: okay now

aite let's start with NO 6 n 1

***** hugs u passionately long n whispers 'good night babe' into ur ear****

Superstar007:

and after giving her those much, what else is left?

glitest: I love you @ op

love u too dear

don't worry, I can do all 15 for u n u alone

ERCROSS: Must it always b abt impressing diz ladies..
Let dem impress us too..
At least... what is good for d goose is also good for the gander..

trust me, b4 12am u will see a d male version.
just dat dey will keep saying is all about intimacy.

MoUTD: all stated points are theory (during courtship) in love...reality is money...imagine, for married ones...offered them flower or money? high percentage of women will go for money..abi na lie?

Abi o....

d list is even a bit fair
not those list dat ask guys to wash her clothes, clean her seat, bring her tissue in d toilet, back her grandmother to Church n bla bla bla

zoeee: True...

which
d "15 things" or the "money part"

QAPHAYNE: [I] NL girls go soon attack you[/i] #runs for cover#

haha lol
I no d rules and they no is true

well, I know dat with MONEY and plenty of MONEY all these ones na jara... she won't even remember dem.

just give her money wen she didn't ask for it. take her to d ATM, close her eyes and tell her to type any 6 digits of her choice.
trust me her love will just fill d air even wen is not February 14

1."Good morning beautiful" And "Good night baby"
texts..
2. Pictures taken together..
3. Surprises (Visiting and bringing her favorite food).
4. Taking her to meet his family n friends..
5. His sweaters or jackets with his scent all over it..
6. Really long hugs..
7. Slow dances..
8. Sincere compliments..
9. Singing her favorite songs even if it's out of
tune..
10. A cute teddy bear to hug when he's not around..
11. Real, deep conversations..
12. Nonsense but funny conversations too..
13. His gentle-manlinesss..
14. Comfort and patience when she's in tears..
15. Telling her how much he luvs her...

http://delsublog..com/?q&m=1

hope this is nt one of those wishy washy

however, they must not subject it to national assembly who only knows hw to polarise policies into money making vehicles....

let our voice speak for us

ABUJA — VICE President Namadi Sambo,
yesterday, promised that the outcome of the 2014
National Conference will be utilised to settle the
problems currently confronting the country.
Speaking, yesterday, at the closing dinner as part
of activities to conclude the conference, Vice
President Sambo described the 2014 National
Conference put in place by President Goodluck
Jonathan, March 17 with 492 delegates as the
broadest in the nation’s chequered political history
where issues were raised and discussed without
interference.
The Vice President, who noted that the conference
was put in place by the President because of his
belief that there was no alternative to dialogue,
said, “deliberations of the conference will be
utilised to settle the nation’s problems.”
Sambo, who hailed the gift of understanding
exhibited by the delegates throughout the period of
the conference, said that the country and the
government will remain grateful to them, adding
that they had succeeded in producing for the
country a living document.
Meanwhile, President Goodluck Jonathan will
formally close the Conference today.

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/08/confab-deliberationsll-utilised-settle-nigerias-problems/

competition is wat we simply need in d car sector..
first it was Nissan, now Hyundai and maybe Toyota next

at least d average can enjoy d luxurious smell in d interior of a brand new car

in fact gej till Bentley and rolls Royce comes to Nigeria

babajero: Hope it doesn't go above one mil

there is already a price range in d post

H yundai Motors Nigeria Limited has
started phased delivery of low priced
made-in-Nigeria cars assembled at the
company’s plant in Lagos to its
provisional dealers nationwide.
*Hyundai Sonata
This is coming barely three months after
Stallion Group owners of the multivehicle
plant roll-out made-in-Nigeria Nissan
range of vehicles in April.
The Chairman of Stallion Group, Mr.
Sunil Vaswani who broke the news
recently said the new vehicles “will be
affordably priced” in other to give
Nigerians a break from the stranglehold
of wholesale vehicle importers.
Some of the deliveries in the passenger
car segment are Hyundai i10, Grand,
Elantra and iX35 SUV, while the 10-ton
HD160; seven-ton HD 120; five-ton HD78
and three-ton HD65 constitute vehicles in
the light commercial vehicle segment and
28+1 seater Hyundai County bus and 30-
seater Stallion County are in the
commuter bus category.
Hyundai Motors Nigeria has hitherto
announced starting price of between
NGN1.5m and NGN1.9m for the i10 and
Grand models respectively, having
announced in July it was commencing
phased production of affordably priced
Hyundai models.
Hyundai Motors Nigeria plant Managing
Director, Tokunbo Aromolaran has said
the vehicles are built to the world’s
highest automotive operating standard –
ISO/TS 16949.
The ISO/TS 16949 is the highest
automotive operating standard in the
world and its benefits include improved
quality processes with streaming supply
chains that leads to better overall
product, Mr. Aromalaran explained.
He said: “We are glad to inform
Nigerians that we have delivered on our
promise to make available affordably
priced vehicles – thanks to strong-willed
President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan and
the indefatigable supervisory roles of the
Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and
Investment headed by Dr. Olusegun
Aganga.”
The first phase delivery establishes a
system of record for the complete vehicle
program which will gradually be
expanded to meet the ever-increasing
demands for functional vehicle in Nigeria,
the plant director said.
He enjoined: “Prospective customers to
walk into any of our dealership
showrooms nationwide to buy value-
driven made-in-Nigeria Hyundai certified
vehicles.”
Hyundai i10, Grand, Elantra and iX35
SUV are elegantly crafted functional cars
with eye-popping styling, good fuel
economy with fantastic driving
experience and modest starting price for
every desiring buyer.
Mr. Parvir Singh, Group Managing
Director (sale, marketing and Dealer
Development) Hyundai Motors Nigeria
Limited who received the made-in-
Nigeria vehicles on behalf of provisional
dealers described the accomplishment as
a milestone in the history of Nigeria’s
evolving automotive industry, urging
customers to take advantage of the
discounted price to patronize certified
made-in-Nigeria Hyundai vehicles.

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/08/low-priced-made-nigeria-hyundai-cars-goes-sale/

Jalal: GEJ ur days in office are numbered

yeah exactly ma thought
and the number is 1600 days
do d mathematics


2019 all d way= president Jonathan

someone shud tell dem dat is nt wat we mean by 'hot mess' in Africa

here hot mess means "fart of a very high temperature"

shamson: please change your mind.this kind of mindset would have seen mandate give to a clown in Osun State, thank God people rise to the occasion and the budgeted 4 billion for buying of mandate wasted

and you think if gej wanted corruption omisore wouldn't ve won?
where was electorate power when PDP clear almost the whole federation under obasanjo?
someone is just being a true Democrat yet u give credence to d least deserving..

seriously gej is d man u all need.

chrisbaba1: A country where indiscipline, corruptiin and every type of evil is rife does not need a wait and see leader, he has to be pro active. Jonathan is not, thats y our reputation internationally keeps getting worse. I dont think nigerians have suffered more in any other tenure dan jonathan, his 4 years have been hell for Nigeria. Hell!!

he has done a lo to be seen bro...
just see some 50 of his achievements in d first 2 years (2012)
1. 30 roads either completed or very close
to completion, some of which are:
2. Kano-Bauchi Road
3. Benin-Ore road rehabbed – one can now
leave Onitsha and arrive Lagos in 6 hours
4. Abakaliki-Ogoja Road 89% Complete
5. Ogoja-Ikom Rd Complete
6. Rehab of Jebba Bridge almost complete
7. Thir Mainland Bridge replacement of
expansion joints ongoing as equipment,
materials in place
8. The Ayodwiri road Washout on Auchi-
Agenegbode road in Edo State has been
recovered and opened to motorists
9. FERMA has flagged off its preventive
maintenance and road Surveillance
Programmes: The program has commenced
in Abuja-Kaduna, Benin -Onitsha, Onitsha-
Owerri Roads
10. Roads reinstated include: Gombe-
Potiskum road Washout in Gombe State. The
Federal Ministry of Works awarded the
construction of 5-span bridge
11. Aminu Kano Airport upgraded
12. Akure-Ilesha rd (design review stage)
and a bridge over Cross River from Cameron
to Mfum (review of bidding doc stage) Min. of
Works ongoing
13. The FG is working on private sector
driven road maintenance program in the
country
14. Road sector reforms initiatives in place to
reconstruct, rehabilitate etc, in place and
working for road infrastructural development
through PPP in place
15. Nigeria Railways Revived After Decades
of Inactivity
16. The NRC is already running a number of
Mass Transit services, we have 12 in Lagos,
Kaduna, 10, kano 6 in each day
17. Government has taken delivery of 20
petroleum product tank Wagons from China
18. Very soon, with the tank Wagons we’ve
acquired, we will start moving fuel from
Apapa to the North
19. We are doing feasibility studies for the
Lagos/ Abuja speed rail that will enable
Nigerians travel the distance in 4hrs
20. Itakpe-Ajaokuta-Warri-Ore rail line to be
ready by March 2013
21. Lagos/Jebba road have reached 98%
completion
22. In the rail sector, rehabilitation work of
over 90% of existing lines have been
awarded
23. FG to allow private investment in railway,
Vice President Namadi Sambo says colonial
restrictive laws will be reviewed to allow this
24. At Last, FG Moves to Repeal Railway Act
25. Onitsha-Owerri highway is now smooth
sailing
26. Good News on Nembe-Ogbia road
27. Lokoja-Abuja highway nearing conclusive
work
28. All things being equal, we will complete
the rehabilitation of the Apapa Oshodi way by
Dec 2013
29. On the Lafia/Akwanga Road we had to
pay attention to the parts of the road we
know requiring attention such as the
dangerous curve
30. Onitsha River port ready
31. Contract for the dredging of river Benue
is in progress
32. In the marine sector, we have concluded
the dredging of River Niger from Warri to
Baro in Niger
33. After the capital dredging, we are
negotiating with a reputable international
company for the maintenance channel
34. The old port in Warri is being
rehabilitated
35. The Kirikiri lighter terminal access road
is also on going
36. NIMASA have engaged the services of a
private company for the security of vessels in
our waters
37. Port operations now decongested and
services available 24 hrs – we have reduced
the number of agencies operating in the
ports from 25 to 6
38. FCTA approves sale of mass housing
units
39. Western Rail Line to be ready before end
of year
40. Benin-Ore-Shagamu Road
41. Mararaba-Bali Road
42. Apapa-Oshodi Express Way
43. Onitsha River port now ready
44. Kaduna Refinery now producing after 15
years
45. GEJ’s govt has been able to complete
the Mambilla and Zungeru power stations
46. Govt has also begun the repair of
transmission lines covering over 6000 km
47. For distribution, they decided to privatize
the 11 distribution companies and have
signed bulk trader purchase agreement with
them with World Bank guarantees
48. Explore alternative energy sources ….this
govt has achieved by building those power
stations which are thermal
49. The increased tariffs and eventual
privatization of PHCN will now facilitate the
much needed private sector investments in
our power sector
50. And Goodluck Jonathan is not
responsible for the corruption going on in
states and local government areas

chrisbaba1: No, my friend, no. If he hasnt achieved anuthing significant in 6 years (+yaradua) he cant do it in 4 yrs, lets call a spade a spade. If a better candidate rises, we will choose him, jonathan is unfit. The only good decision he has made in his tenure is appointing abati and okupe, those are the guys keeping the nigerian populace decieved, they are exceptional. Jonathan is a disgrace to leadership. # Good politician bad leader

dat is nt wat I think. I don't tink he is a bad leader.
he just doesn't blow his trumpet
he has this "wait and see" attitude which is likely d best.

the truth is dat no other aspirant can be better than gej...

he knows hw to achieve his aims gradually

he surely needs some more time- second tenure

Ultimate54: I am giving out workforce past Question
and Answers for free for Allah's sake.
Feel Free to drop Your email

tanz for d sharing spirit bro

I've received it

victorazy:
The size of my balls na the size of wreckballs oo! Women like it well well, one dey call am "Ojo"

Lol....

bad dude