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Popular businessman, Tony Elumelu has reiterated the call for constant electricity supply, saying it is critical to Nigeria’s development.

The National Grid went down a few days ago, leaving many parts of the country in total darkness. This in turn affected many businesses that rely on power for survival.

He also stated that in light of the insecurity challenges, there is a need for leaders that can deliver ahead of the 2023 election.

Elumelu, who is the Chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA) took to his Twitter page to analyse how lack of power has been affected Nigerians with over 90 percent of the population living in abject poverty.

Elumelu advocates for quality leadership...

https://newsroundtheclock.com/2023-demand-and-advocate-for-leaders-that-deliver-elumelu-tells-nigerian-voters/

The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has approved the party’s guidelines, timetable and schedule of activities for the 2023 general elections.

The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mr Debo Ologunagba, disclosed this while reading the communique issued at the end of the 95th NEC meeting of the party in Abuja on Wednesday, March 16.

Ologunagba said that the NEC also approved N40 million for nomination and expression of interest forms for the presidential election.

He said that the decision was taken after extensive deliberations on issues of urgent national importance as well as preparations for the 2023 general elections.

“In preparations for the 2023 General Elections, NEC approved the PDP Electoral Guidelines for the conduct of primary elections



“NEC approved the timetable and schedule of activities of the PDP for the 2023 general elections.

“The following amounts for the forms were approved by NEC:

“State House of Assembly –Expression of Interest at N100,000 and Nomination Form at N500,000.

“House of Representatives- Expression of Interest -N500,000; Nomination Form-N2,000,000.

“For the Senate: Expression of Interest -N500,000, Nomination Form N3,000,000.

“Governorship – expression of interest – N1,000,000, while Nomination Form is N20,000,000.

“President- Expression of Interest form-N5,000,000 and nomination form – N35,000,000,” he said.

He disclosed that NEC also approved a 50 per cent reduction in nomination fees for youths aged 25 years to 30 years for various elective positions.

“NEC also approved the commencement of sale of expression of interest and nomination forms from Thursday, March 17, 2022,” he said.

https://newsroundtheclock.com/pdp-approves-election-timetable-pegs-presidential-forms-at-n40m-ahead-of-2023-polls/

The National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) has released a statement to reprimand corp members after they were filmed engaging in a raunchy dance at a yet-to-be-identified orientation camp.

According to Emeka Mgbemena, the NYSC deputy director for press and public relations; the scheme said it will never “condone such irresponsible behavior.”
The video of corp members engaging in a raunchy dance in a yet-to-be-identified orientation camp has been making waves on social media.

In the video, a male corps member was seen delivering a suggestive dance on his female colleague.

Other corps members watch and hail them; with one person saying, “give am well.”

In another video, a lady was seen laying on the table as her male colleague grinded his crotch against her.

Since the video aired on social media; viewers have criticized the corp members for the lewd activity.

NYSC has now released a statement on the social media platform, Facebook reacting to the video.

The statement titled ‘Unwholesome action by a group of corps members’ reads:

https://newsroundtheclock.com/nysc-condemns-corp-members-for-indulging-in-raunchy-dance-in-orientation-camp/

National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Bola Tinubu has sought for the support of the APC Senate Caucus towards actualising his 2023 presidential ambition.

Tinubu said this when he met with the APC Senate Caucus at the Senate President’s Conference Room on Wednesday, March 16, in Abuja, adding that he was at the Senate for counsel, partnership and support.

“Nigerians have come to that stage where we need a change of baton. President Muhammadu Buhari is about to serve his second term in full.

“Election is coming up in February. I can’t do it by myself and I can’t do it by sitting at home expecting that many friends I have here will do it for me.

“I believe jointly we can do it. You can back me successfully for the nomination of my lifetime ambition to become the president.

“My ambition is not blind to the extent I will step on the toes of the President. I just want to step into his shoe and not on his toe,” Tinubu said.

He said that if the counsel of wise men was anything to go by, “I’m asking for that teammanship here today to get me over the hump of the nomination process.
“And from that hump, to get me to the presidency of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

“Look at my capacity. I am an unusual candidate. Perhaps the only one who had been in the Senate, who had been a governor and aspiring to become president”.

He said that Nigeria will remain united if he was elected president and “we will use that unity, the symbol of our party to cleanse Nigeria of unrealisable potential.”

The national leader also commended the Senate for the passage of the Constitution Alteration Bill.

https://newsroundtheclock.com/tinubu-courts-apc-senators-support-on-2023-presidential-ambition/

The Buhari Media Organisation on Tuesday, March 15, stated that President Muhammadu Buhari was right in describing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as a haven for mismanagement and corruption, arrogance of power and self-aggrandisement.

According to the group, attempts by the former ruling party to make itself look good in the eyes of the public is only self-serving and akin to ‘campaigning after the election’.

The group said in a statement signed by its Chairman Niyi Akinsiju and Secretary Cassidy Madueke, that there are enough facts on the ground to show that the President was accurate in his description of the party.

“We find it funny that the new PDP leadership again attempted to rewrite history in its response to the President’s rather apt description of 16 years of the party’s catastrophic rule.

“Here is a party that was so consumed with power that its leaders arrogantly told Nigerians that they would be in office forever. So President Buhari was right in admonishing members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to desist from the rambunctious behaviour that consumed PDP.

“It is indeed sad that inspite of suffering two consecutive electoral losses, the former ruling party is still arrogant enough to declare that it handed over a robust economy in 2015 when all Nigerians were witnesses to the unprecedented and unfortunate situation of 27 States being unable to pay workers salaries and retirees’ pensions inspite of trillions of naira in oil revenue.

https://newsroundtheclock.com/pdp-haven-of-mismanagement-corruption-pro-buhari-group/

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has begun the sale of forms to aspirants vying for elective offices at its March 26 national convention.

Mr Ismail Ahmed, National Youth Leader in the APC Caretaker and Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) made this known on Tuesday, March 15, in Abuja.

He was speaking with newsmen at the end of the committee’s closed door meeting.

Ahmed said the committee had mandated him to announce that the sale of forms had begun for all the offices, both zonal and national, respectively.

“The party’s leadership has agreed to sell the forms for the national chairmanship position for N20 million, National Secretary and Deputy National Chairman South and North will go for N10 million.

“The forms for all other National Working Committee (NWC) positions will be sold for N5 million.

”While the forms for all other National Executive Committee (NEC) positions will be sold for #1 million,” he said.

Ahmed added that forms for all other positions at the zonal level, with the exception of the National Vice Chairman which is also a member of the NWC, would be sold at N500,000.

According to him, forms will be sold to women and people with physical challenges at 50 per cent of the prescribed fees.

He said the full timetable for the National Convention would be released to the public at a later date by the party’s Director of Organisation.

The APC National youth leader explained that the earlier scheduled zonal congresses would now hold same day with the National Convention on March 26.

https://newsroundtheclock.com/apc-commeces-sale-of-national-convention-forms-n20m-tag-on-chairmanship-post/

Google on Monday, March 14, announced 15 tech startups from Nigeria and six other countries, with Cote D’Ivoire participating for the first time in its Accelerator Africa programme.

Mr Folarin Aiyegbusi, Google’s Head, Startup Ecosystem, Africa, said in a statement that the selected startups were developing solutions in areas such as healthcare, education, fleet management, logistics automation and recruiting.

Aiyegbusi said that Google was thrilled to be starting off the seventh cohort with such a diverse and inspiring group of companies who are harnessing technology to tackle the problems that many people on the continent face every day.

He said that startups in Africa were solving some of the region’s most pressing issues – from employment to logistics, banking, healthcare, and education.

According to him, Google for Startups Accelerator Africa programme has supported 82 startups from 17 African countries over the past four years.

‘’Collectively, they have raised $112 million and created 2800 direct jobs. In this time, Google has invested $5m through a combination of equity free funding and product credits for Google services.

‘’Google is committed to Africa’s growing startup and developer ecosystem, Providing end-to-end support and investment to startups pays off for everyone in the long run.

‘’As these startups grow, they advance their local economies, create jobs and opportunities, and provide solutions in their communities.

“A stronger African economy is great for everyone, and Google is committed to helping African businesses thrive,” he concluded.

Aiyegbusi said that the class was selected from thousands of applications, with final selection based on product stage, programme alignment and market fit.
He said that over the next three months, participants would work with Google mentors and facilitators learning best practices on a range of topics including Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, organisational culture, growth and more.

According to him, Google for Startups Accelerator Africa programmes are organised around a virtual bootcamp concept that includes seminars, one-on-one coaching sessions, and peer-to-peer learning opportunities.

He said that Bootcamps would take place in March, April and May.

Zita Agwunobi, Chief Executive Officer, iVerify.ng, one of the selected startups, said that as a digital identity onboarding platform based in Nigeria, iVerify.ng is extremely delighted to have been selected.

Agwunobi said that amidst the need to deploy more robust technology infrastructure and scale up operations across Africa iVerify.ng, was looking forward to the workshops, mentoring of inestimable value...

https://newsroundtheclock.com/google-selects-15-startups-in-nigeria-6-others-for-accelerator-africa/

Justice Minister Abubakar Malami, SAN, said he requested for further probe with a view to cover the field in investigation in order to arrived at informed decision on Abba Kyari.

Malami said this in a statement issued by his Special Assistant (Media and Public Relations), Dr Umar Gwandu in Abuja on Sunday, March 13.

According to him, there appears to be a “misunderstanding regarding the issue.”

”It was a case of work in progress in respect of which the office of the Attorney General of the Federation requested for further probe in relation to some aspects of investigation.

“It was clear that the conclusion on the alleged contradiction on the issue was a clear case of misconception.

”The office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice’s stance is that no conclusion has been reached in the direction of absence of evidence relating to the first report,” Malami clarified.

Meanwhile, Ramatu Yakubu Kyari, wife of the suspended DCP Abba Kyari, on Monday, slumped shortly after a Federal High Court, Abuja, adjourned the bail application of her husband until March 28.

Justice Emeka Nwite had fixed March 28 for ruling on the bail motion filed by Ramatu’s husband and others after their lawyers and the prosecution counsel argued their position for and against the request.

Justice Nwite, who adjourned the ruling, ordered Kyari and other police officers seeking for a bail to be remanded in the custody of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) pending the determination of the matter.

The middle aged woman, who wore a black Hijab, however, fell on the floor while armed operatives of the NDLEA were leading Kyari and the others away from the court premises...

https://newsroundtheclock.com/malami-i-asked-for-further-probe-not-kyaris-exoneration/

On this day, and exactly two decades ago; a colossus departed this world after blazing different trails within the annals of Nigeria’s political history.

There will never be another Alhaji Abdul Azeez Kolawole Adeyemo, popularly known as ‘Alhaji how are you‘. Selfless, empathetic and his visionary leadership is something Nigeria is currently bereft of. Attributes and qualities that Alhaji Adeyemo has in abundance.

Background of Abdul Azeez Kolawole Adeyemo
A clergy, a painter, a business man, an orator and a grass roots leader who cares deeply about the well being and welfare of others which birth his nickname ‘Alhaji how are you’.

Despite his public figure status, Alhaji Adeyemo has an open door policy to his constituents regardless of their social status. For example, during Alhaji’s lifetime he would often be seen playing board games like Ayo Opon and Drafts in places other politicians of his calibre would consider as no go areas.

He was born on the 14th of June 1941 in Ado-Ekiti the Ekiti State capital to Sir. Rufai Adeyemo & Princess Adebolarin Agunsoye. His ravenous thirst for knowledge led to his reversion to Islam from Catholicism. This trait imbibed a sense of fairness and justice in the late Alhaji Adeyemo. Who became a politician early in his career, joining the Western region campaign of Egbe Omo Oduduwa; founded by Chief Jeremiah Obafemi Awolowo. He was also a frontline member of the Action Group which later metamorphosed into the Unity Party of Nigeria.

Political Life of Abdul Azeez Kolawole Adeyemo
The late Alhaji Adeyemo played a huge role in the agitation for return to democracy in the truncated third republic; which witnessed the annulment of the June 12, 1993 elections, by former military head of state, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida. In an election adjudged by international observers, to be the freest in the nation’s history and was won by the late MKO Abiola.

Abdul Azeez Kolawole Adeyemo’s sojourn into politics began when he was first elected as a councillor in the Ekiti Central Local Government of the old Ondo State, between 1976 and 1978. In the second republic, he was elected as an honourable member of the Ondo State House of Assembly between 1979 – 1983.

He also played a significant role as campaign manager in the victory of the short-lived government of Evangelist Bamidele Olumilua who was the Governor of old Ondo State, from 1991 to 1993 under the umbrella of the Social Democratic Party (SDP). He was later appointed as the Ondo state Parliamentary Coordinator and Liaison officer by Governor Bamidele Olumilua.

Abdul Azeez Kolawole Adeyemo – The Elder Statesman
In the fourth republic, Alhaji Adeyemo teamed up with the likes of Chiefs; Bola Ige, Abraham Adesanya, Olu Falae, Adebayo Adefarati, Ayo Fasanmi, Ganiyu Dawodu and the rest to form the Alliance for Democracy. Which later became the dominant party in the southwest geopolitical region. He also played a vital role in the creation of Ekiti State in 1996.

He later assumed the status of a ‘Godfather’ owing to his sphere of influence across the political spectrum which culminated in the victory of Otunba Adeniyi Adebayo who was appointed as the first Governor-elect of Ekiti State in 1999 under the platform of the Alliance for Democracy. He was also a pioneer leader of the PAN Yoruba Elders Consultative Forum, popularly known as ‘Afenifere’.

Honouring The Legacy of Abdul Azeez Kolawole Adeyemo...

https://newsroundtheclock.com/alhaji-aak-adeyemo-a-leader-and-politician-par-excellence/

One of the traits most managers imbibe in a cutthroat capitalist world is to say that their team is “like a family.” They’ll welcome people to the company family or say that we’re all one big happy family here.
Their intentions aren’t all bad. They’re trying to foster a culture of empathy, loyalty, and trust. They want to instill a sense of belonging with their people.

Yet your company’s not your family. And it’s important to remember that.

When CEOs promote the family mentality, they’re trying to instill a sense of loyalty to the organization. If someone in your family’s in trouble, you don’t think twice about helping them. If this becomes the workplace culture, it pushes people to put in more time and effort whenever the company needs it.

If your boss asks you to change your schedule at the last minute or work late, you need to support. After all, that’s what families do. If your company needs you to cut short your vacation, you’re doing it for your family. It’s a clear recipe for exploitation and burnout.

This loyalty also tends to be one-sided. Your boss is happy to promote it as long as you’re sacrificing more for the company’s bottom line. Yet the moment he needs to let you go for the good of the company, no one’s talking about family relationships. You’re a family as long as it’s convenient for management.

That’s not necessarily a bad thing. A healthy level of accountability is good. If we want to work in high-performing organizations, we need clear performance expectations and consequences.

None of this means you shouldn’t care for the people you work with or go out of your way to help them. You should. Just as they would for you. We can all be kind, respectful, and empathetic with our colleagues without branding them as family members.

Reed Hastings described Netflix as “at team, not a family,” in his famous presentation on the company culture. He said, “Netflix leaders hire, develop and cut smartly, so we have stars in every position.”

A great team is united around a common mission. Each player understands their role and the expectations that go with it. There are shared goals, sacrifice, and belonging, all coupled with a strong sense of accountability.

https://newsroundtheclock.com/on-loyalty-managers-and-the-facade-of-family/

Sammie real name Samuel Jacob Alifa participated in the 2021 Big Brother Naija Shine Ya Eyes edition.

Taking to the microblogging site, Twitter, Sammie stated that he is tired of the celebrity life as he can never do anything right by the fans.

Sammie stated in his Twitter post that he can no longer take to make the fans of the renowned reality show, Big Brother Naija happy as they always have something to complain about.

Sammie further stated that he is exhausted from continuous attempt to impress the fans.

He tweeted;

“I am actually tired of this bbn parole tbh, if we try to catch cruise with you guys problem,” the reality star wrote.

The 26-year-old reality star continued, “if we are not actively doing something to make u guys happy wahala, if we tweet anything it must be related to bbn, if we don’t problem.”

https://newsroundtheclock.com/sammie-bbnaija-star-sick-of-the-celebrity-life/

Nigerian disc jockey and entertainer, DJ Switch real name Obianuju Catherine Udeh has subtly tackled the President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari and the First Lady Aisha Buhari in a Twitter post

Taking to the microblogging site, Twitter on Friday afternoon, DJ Switch mentioned in her post that the notable figures in Nigeria are missing.

She went on to state that ‘Nigerians are in the mud’.

The #EndSARS heroine wrote, “President in London… First Lady in Dubai… Nigerians in the mud!”

​Equally, the Nigerian entertainer gained mainstream prominence in 2020; she broadcasted the #EndSARS massacre at the Lekki Tollgate via her Instagram Live platform.

https://newsroundtheclock.com/dj-switch-takes-swipe-at-president-buhari/

Big Brother Naija Gobe star, Uriel Oputa has taken to her Instagram story to narrate how her former partner made her feel insecure.

The reality star took to the social media platform, Instagram story during the early hours of today, Friday, March 11.

“I remember my ex said my legs weren’t fine because I had a scar. He made feel so bad. I lost confidence. Now my legs are being called beautiful,” she wrote.

“This life ehn! When he is not for you, he is truly not for you. There will always be someone who is ready to massage those scars.”

Uriel Oputa participated in the 2017 Big Brother Naija Gobe edition.

She is a talented musician and body positivity advocate.

In 2021, the reality TV star slammed men who body shame their wives after giving birth...

https://newsroundtheclock.com/uriel-bbnaija-star-explains-how-her-ex-boyfriend-made-her-feel-insecure/

Nollywood actress, Kemi Afolabi has revealed in a recent interview with Chude Jideonwo that she has only five years to live.

The actress was diagnosed with lupus in 2021 and she is currently living one out of the five years she is predicted to live through.

Speaking during the #WithChude interview session, Kemi tearfully revealed that her doctor has told her to prepare for the worst.

She quoted her doctor as saying, “Make sure you are with your loved ones. At least, you still have up to five years.”

Talking about the sickness, she said, “I have lupus. It’s not curable. You just have to take medications for the rest of your life.”

Kemi Afolabi explained that she paid N1.2m on treatment yet it did not work.

She disclosed that she is continually in pain...

https://newsroundtheclock.com/kemi-afolabi-reveals-she-has-five-years-left-to-live/

The Federal Government (FG) has reiterated its resolve to end banditry and other crimes in the northwest geo-political zone.

This was stated on Thursday by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr Boss Mustapha, on Thursday in Kaduna during a keynote address at a two-day stakeholders’ engagement on current security challenges in the zone.

The address was delivered on his behalf by Mr David Attah, Director, Special Services at the SGF office.

Attah said that tackling insecurity was one of the three priority areas of the FG which had been working assiduously to reduce it to the barest minimum.

“We will not rest until peace; order and public safety are fully restored in our country.

“Nigeria has been grappling with a number of security challenges that have resulted in loss of valuable lives and displacement of several people as well as destruction of property worth billions of naira,’’ he said.

He noted that as part of efforts to tackle the menace, the FG increased budgetary allocation to security apparatuses including the military.



“Similarly, government granted approval for the recruitment of 10,000 police personnel for three consecutive years while salaries of those already in service were increased to boost morale, enhance productivity and elicit hard work,’’ he said.

He noted that security situation had improved across the country.

“Insurgents in the northeast have been decimated considerably.

“More than 30,000 insurgents and their families have surrendered and the threats of separatists in the southeast and parts of South-South have reduced in traction.

“In the maritime domain, our waters are now calm and we no longer receive reports of daily attacks by pirates,’’ Attah said.

He urged traditional institutions, religious organisations, civil society, trade unions, security personnel, individuals and organisations to cooperate in the fight against insecurity.

https://newsroundtheclock.com/fg-committed-to-eliminating-banditry-terrorism/

Chelsea football club owner, Roman Abramovich has been sanctioned by the UK government for his links to the Kremlin.

Abramovich has been trying to sell Chelsea FC since the invasion of Ukraine last month.

He is among seven of Russia’s wealthiest and most influential oligarchs sanctioned by the UK government, in an attempt to punish the allies of Russian president, Vladimir Putin over the invasion of Ukraine.

Roman Abramovich was found by the UK government to have “received preferential treatment and concessions” from the Kremlin and through his business links been “involved in destabilising Ukraine and undermining and threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty, and independence” of the eastern European country.

Boris Johnson said the move was a demonstration of the UK’s “unwavering support for the Ukrainian people”. The prime minister added that; “We will be ruthless in pursuing those who enable the killing of civilians, destruction of hospitals, and illegal occupation of sovereign allies.”

The sanctions on Abramovich will surely have some repercussions for Chelsea Football Club.

https://newsroundtheclock.com/chelsea-roman-abramovich-sanctioned-by-uk-government/

In a society like Nigeria where things are a bit hard for the low and medium-class level, seeing an expensive iPhone is seen as an opportunity to quickly earn quick cash by many.

But that was not the case with a Twitter user,@ermine_jay. The user found the expensive phone with the intention of returning it to the rightful owner.

He had already said if the owner fails to call the phone after some hours, it would be taken to the nearest police station or army cantonment.

Thus, the behaviour of a civil and lawful Nigerian citizen who was interested in making sure the owner get back what’s rightfully hers.

Findings show that the phone could be as high as N200,000.

https://newsroundtheclock.com/how-nigeria-returned-found-expensive-iphone-to-owner/

The second leg of the Champions League last 16 kick-offs today as clubs will be looking for ways to advance to the next round.

Below are the preview of the games to be played tonight and tomorrow.

BAYERN VS RB SALZBURG
Aggregate: 1-1

Bayern Munich will be attempting to book their spot in the quarter-finals of the Champions League when they welcome Red Bull Salzburg for the second leg of their first 16 affairs tonight.

The Tie is precisely composed following a 1-1 draw in the first leg last month.

Bayern will be without Leon Goretzka, Manuel Nuer, , Corentin Tolisso and Alphonso Davies because of injury.

As for Salzburg, a long injury list comprises Bryan Okoh, Benjamin Sesko, Jerome Onguene, Albert Vallci, Sekou Koita, Ousman Diakite, Noah Okafor and Oumar Solet.

LIVERPOOL VS INTER
Aggregate: 2-0
Liverpool have had a successful win in each of their three games alongside Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League without allowing a single goal, with all three of these games gotten at the Round of 16 stage of the competition.

This will be Inter Milan’s third journey to play Liverpool in a European competition.

Roberto Firmino. Thiago Alcantara and Joel Matip are all back in preparation after recent absences. However, it is still a doubt whether Brazilian striker Firmino is prepared for a return to the squad.

Nico Barella did not partake in the first leg and will still not participate for Inter in the second leg, due to his match ban following a red card against Real Madrid in the group stage.

MAN CITY VS SPORTING
Aggregate: 5-0
Manchester City secured the first leg 5-0 in Portugal, the dual largest winning margin away from home in the knockout stages in UEFA Champions League history.

Sporting CP have lost three of their matches in the knockout rounds of the UEFA Champions League, allowing 17 goals in total.

Man City right-back, Kyle Walker will have to serve the second of a three-game European ban this week. Guardiola also must make do in the absence of Ruben Dias for at least four weeks due to a hamstring injury.

As for Sporting, Amorim has a suspension of his own to work on in the form of Matheus Nunes, so Manuel Ugarte ought to replace for the visitors this week...

https://newsroundtheclock.com/champions-league-last-16-second-leg-preview/

People find love in different places. In the desire to build careers, people have met their “better-half” in the same office or industry. Nigeria’s entertainment industry is one place where practitioners get married to each other and still remain relevant in their craft. In this article, we shall be looking at some couples who have carved a niche for themselves in the entertainment industry.

This couple has proven over the years that one can marry from the same industry and still stand out. Olu Jacobs is a veteran actor with a career spanning decades. The 79-year-old father-of-three is married to actress Joke Sylva for about 36 years. Usually, they are seen at events together to the admiration of their fans. This couple has proven that love can stand the test of time.

Banky W and Adesua Etomi-Wellington

Actor and singer, Olubankole Wellington, aka Banky W married actress and singer Adesua Etomi in 2017. The wedding ceremony was a display of glitz and glamour. The “Wedding Party” couple were a cynosure of eyes as they made the movie a reality. The love story of the parents-of-one has inspired many people in several ways. Besides, the couple has surmounted challenges together in their journey to becoming parents. Consequently, they encouraged everyone waiting on God for children as they shared their testimony last year. Besides, Banky W and Adesua are blessed with a son, Zaiah.


Lateef Adedimeji and Mo Bimpe

Actor Lateef Adedimeji and actress Adebimpe Adedimeji aka Mo Bimpe got married in December 2021. They had a beautiful wedding which had many celebrities in attendance. Adedimeji is one actor who is notable for his creativity in bringing out his art. They have been showing their fans beautiful moments they have created so far. Interestingly, the couple reveals how cool it is to love and be loved.

Norbert Young and Gloria Young

https://newsroundtheclock.com/5-notable-celeb-couples-in-nigeria-pt1/

Ahead of Watford’s mid-week match with Wolves; Nigerian born Watford striker, Emmanuel Dennis confirmed in an interview with Sky Sports Kyle Walker, that his boyhood hero was Cesc Fabregas. And that, he was an Arsenal supporter growing up.

Dennis who had a goal correctly ruled out for offside against his boyhood club, Arsenal on Sunday has so far scored 9 goals in his debut Premier league season.

The Super Eagles and former club Brugge forward, when asked what his target was for this season in terms of goals, said he has set himself a target of 15-16 goals.

https://newsroundtheclock.com/dennis-i-am-an-arsenal-fan-and-fabregas-was-my-childhood-hero/

The World Cup play-off semi-final between Scotland and Ukraine has been postponed.

Ukraine is presently in conflict with Russia and they are bidding to reach their second men’s World Cup finals. The nations were set to meet at Hampden on 24 March.

The postponement is due to Ukraine’s request to Fifa to push back the tie following Russia’s invasion of the country.

As a result, the play-off final for the winners against either Wales or Austria on 29 March will now also be delayed.

Discussions are underway for a new date, with the Nations League window in June the most likely option.

The World Cup finals take place from 21 November to 18 December.

https://newsroundtheclock.com/fifa-grants-ukraines-request-to-postpone-world-cup-qualifiers-against-scotland/

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja on Monday adjourned the trial of Abba Kyari and six others till March 14.

As a result, Kyari is expected to remain in the custody of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency until he reappears in court at the adjourned date for his bail hearing.


Kyari, before his suspension, was a former Deputy Commissioner of Police.

Those arraigned along with Mr Kyari include Assistant Commissioner of Police ACP Sunday Ubua, Assistant Superintendent of Police ASP Bawa James, Inspector Simon Agirigba, Inspector John Nuhu, Chibuinna Patrick Umeibe and Emeka Alphonsus Ezenwanne.
During the court proceedings, Kyari pleaded ‘not guilty’ to the eight drug trafficking-related counts brought against him by the NDLEA.

While the other four senior police officers also pleaded ‘not guilty’, the two civilians in the trial – Chibuinna Patrick Umeibe and Emeka Alphonsus Ezenwanne – pleaded guilty to counts five, six and seven.

Shortly after the defendants entered their plea, the NDLEA, through its Director, Prosecution & Legal Services, Joseph Sunday, applied for trial date and for review of facts in respect of the defendants that pleaded ‘guilty’ to the charge.

The NDLEA equally told the court that it filed a counter-affidavit to oppose the release of Kyari and the other four former members of the Police IRT, on bail.

https://newsroundtheclock.com/kyari-former-dsp-pleads-not-guilty-to-drug-charges-case-adjourned/

Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has promised to leave no stone unturned in apprehending everyone responsible for the death of a 22-year-old fashion designer, Oluwabamise Ayanwola.

Bamise , as her name was shortened, was kidnapped while on a BRT bus from Ajah to Oshodi. This has generated a lot of criticism, as people wondered about the high level of insecurity that made a citizen be kidnapped while on a government-owned public transport system.

As part of the process, the driver of the bus, Andrew Nice who was at large have been arrested.

“Dear Lagosians, the life of every citizen of the state matters to us, and we do not take the security of our people for granted.

“We will therefore leave no stone unturned in the investigation and arrest of everyone found culpable in the kidnap and death of Oluwabamise Ayanwola,” Sanwo-Olu stated in a statement released on Monday night.

While noting that the driver of the BRT bus involved in this unfortunate incident has been arrested, the governor said Lagos Bus Service Ltd has been directed to cooperate with security agencies in their investigations, so that the full weight of the law is brought down on all involved in this ugly incident.

Sanwo-Olu: All investigations are being followed closely...

https://newsroundtheclock.com/bamise-justice-will-be-served-says-sanwo-olu/

There are ongoing arguments on social media about the role of Nollywood in promoting promiscuity in the country.

In recent months, the Nigerian economy has nosedived amongst other nefarious incidents; fuel scarcity, poor power supply, underemployment, the list is endless. While the embattled Nigerian populace is blaming the government; another sect of people are blaming the Nigerian entertainment industry for failing to enlighten the populace about the ideal lessons of life.

It is time we call out the Nigerian movie industry, Nollywood. We should hold them accountable for failing unravel real life lessons to their viewers.
Earlier in the week, the microblogging site, Twitter was set ablaze after the video of Instagram influencer, Ada La Pinky real name Ada Ebere aired online.

During the session, Ada La Pinky was speaking about why women are entitled to a man’s funds after dates.

Speaking during the session, Ada La Pinky said paying a makeup artist to get her ready and also trying out different dresses, wearing an expensive wig, and then going to the venue.

The social media influencer said it’s only proper that the date gives her some money to appreciate her efforts.

“I always expect, ‘oh, it was nice meeting you o, just take’,” Ada La Pinky said.

The host then asked if this means that women now go on dates just to make money and the other lady responded that being fine requires money.

“No, it’s not about making money. Do you know the cost of being a fine girl in Lagos? It’s expensive,” the lady said.

A time to call out the movie industry for promoting ‘gimme gimme’ mentality
Nigerian movies should desist from interpreting love as going shopping and buying houses for the mother of a girl who an actor initiates his interest in a lady a scene prior.


The extrapolating storylines of a village girl from a poor background meeting a wealthy man from Lagos State and Abuja has become stale, boring and nonsensical.

There is an unwritten law in Nollywood that states should you meet a babe in scene 1; by scene 2 you are taking her shopping and showing her you’re the ‘real man’.

It is time for these storylines to take a break.


This ideology should be defenestrated with immediate effect.


These storylines have done more harm than good; as a matter of fact, these storylines are gauntlet to the Nigerian society.

First, we read stories about men who have taken their lives due to heartbreak after investing heavily in women whom they perceive as potential life partners.


We have seen men get double-crossed by bringing up children who are not their own.


Also, we have read about women killing sugar daddies or their sponsors out of greed. Despite buying them the world; sponsoring their Dubai trips; gifting them new vehicles and whatnot.

https://newsroundtheclock.com/nollywood-how-the-nigerian-movie-industry-aided-in-promoting-sense-of-entitlement/

Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe speaks about the rumors that she got married to her new husband, Kazim Adeoti for money.

According to Aigbe, she was already a well-to-do actress before she decided to walk down the aisle with Adeoti.

“I am not poor to start with. I work very hard, and I wonder why people don’t see my hard work. I’m one of the most misunderstood people. I work so hard and hardly sleep. I have assets—my child is abroad and I pay school fees in dollars. I change naira to dollars, and I have been doing that before I got married. I don’t know how people got that notion that I married because of money,” she said.

“It is not like he is poor, I’m also rich. I’m extremely comfortable to God’s glory. I married him because I love him, not because of money. I married him because he is my best friend. He gives me peace; he makes me happy. I didn’t marry him because of money, in fact, I’m working for him because we are business partners.”

Aigbe said they complement each other and at such wouldn’t describe herself as a gold digger.
“We complement each other, so I also brought something to the table—it’s not like I just walked into the relationship without any value. I’m not a gold-digger, I work hard for my money. All those influencing jobs you see me do, I charge huge sums of money—and my store is also the most followed on Instagram, so I make a lot of money from that too,” she added.

“I have over 10 million followers on Instagram and have been doing business for years. I am the first set of people that made so much money from influencing before it became very common and we made a lot of money. People are always judgmental; they don’t know the true picture.”

Kazim said he has been friends with Aigbe for over ten years as business partners before they started dating.

Rumour has it that Aigbe ended Kazim’s already existing marriage
“My family resides in the US, and I shuttle between Nigeria and the US because my business is here in Nigeria. If people say we are separated, maybe it’s because my family is not here with me in Nigeria.

https://newsroundtheclock.com/i-didnt-marry-my-husband-because-of-money-mercy-aigbe-addresses-the-public/

President Muhammadu Buhari has vowed to continue to defend the interest of Nigerians wherever they may be as the country ramps up efforts to evacuate citizens stranded after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Buhari made this assertion on Thursday, through a statement issued by his aide, Femi Adesina, in Nairobi, Kenya at a Townhall Meeting with some Nigerians in the country.

According to the president, “on our part as a Government, we shall continue to defend the interests of all Nigerians wherever they may be. We have demonstrated this over time, as we have had cause to evacuate our citizens in harm’s way abroad.

“We did it in Libya, South Africa and we have just commenced doing the same in Ukraine, where thousands of our citizens, especially students, are trapped by the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.”

President Buhari, who was represented at the event by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffery Onyeama, stated the continuous determination of the current administration to forge a partnership with the ‘Ambassadors-at Large’ towards building the country together that led to the establishment of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM).
Also present at the occasion were the Minister of State for the Environment, Sharon Ikeazor; National Security Adviser, Maj. Gen Babagana Monguno, and Director-General, National Intelligence Agency, Amb. Ahmed Rufai Abubakar.

He commended the diasporans in Kenya for being united, and at peace with their host communities, urging them to respect the laws and be good ambassadors of Nigeria. Buhari also expressed delight at the commission’s engagement of the diasporans and the establishment of a programme that would appeal to them.

“We expect your willingness to ‘give back to Nigeria, some of your resources, talents, skills and global exposure in the development of our great country, Nigeria,” he told them.

https://newsroundtheclock.com/buhari-reiterates-vow-to-defend-interests-of-nigerians-worldwide/

The matter of the Russia-Ukraine conflict has an enormous effect on football and on both Russia and Ukraine.

The President of Russia, Vladimir Putin ordered a heavy attack on Ukraine on Thursday which claimed the lives and properties of the residents of the country.

This in turn destabilizes the whole activities of football therein.

The assaults was obvious with tanks, war-planes, missiles, and other powerful weapons of warfare focusing the attacks on military zones, airports, security arenas and other places, in order to demolish the strength of the country.

This adventure of Russia glaringly places adverse effects on Russia and Ukraine on football programs such as Champion League, World Cup, and with Europa League. Due to the situation, both countries have been unable to take part in the football competitions.

Moreover, the conflict is lasting more than necessary. This has made FIFA and the UEFA Leader, executive members to change the venue of Champions League final and banned Russian teams from the tournament.

The Involvement Of Russia and Ukraine In the World Cup
Also to be affected will be the World Cup qualification play-offs ogf both countries. The game initally scheduled for March won’t hold after Poland , which Russia’s next oppoent said they won’t be [playing them.

What remains to be seen is if Ukraine will be able to travel to Scotland to take part in the competition.

As things stand in Russia, foreign players are not going to mingle with each other, as foreigners are not advised to step out to Russia to play any games.

Barcelona’s Alex Abrines preferred not to move out to Russia for his team’s two upcoming games against CSKA and Zenit. This is likewise some of the American players and other players from around the world that unsure they will be allowed to step on Russian’s ground.

https://newsroundtheclock.com/russia-ukraine-conflict-the-effect-on-football-world/

The Ogun State Governorship elections in 2023 will be a fascinating spectacle as Modele Sarafa-Yusuf, a former Special Adviser on Information to Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, declared her intention on Thursday.
Sarafa-Yusuf made this known via a Facebook post saying inter alia: “Today, I threw my hat into the ring and formally declared my intention to run for the office of Governor of Ogun State on the platform of our great party, the All Progressives Congress.

“I made the declaration at a small gathering of market women and men in the Adire/Kampala market, Asero, Abeokuta.”

In 16 years of journalism with the NTA, Sarafa-Yusuf was not only a sports broadcaster, she was also a columnist for magazines, a guest writer for newspapers, a script writer for television shows and a producer of documentaries and programmes for radio and television: in fields as diverse as business, culinary, current affairs, crime, and education.

She was Marketing Communications/Sponsorship Manager with Globacom at the inception of the company in 2003.

Meanwhile, the Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Mariam Katagum has emphasised the need to end gender bias against women globally by advocating gender parity mechanisms across all spheres of human interactions.

She spoke at the 2022 edition of the Bank of Industry (BoI) International Women’s Day celebration on Thursday in Lagos.

Katagum stated that research showed that US$28 trillion could be added to global annual GDP by 2025, if women participate in the workforce at the same rate as men.
The minister stressed the need to break biases that limited women’s overall involvement in the workforce to accomplish the 2030 agenda for Sustainable Development Goals 5, 8 and 10.

She noted that humans had the inclination to form opinions or prejudices about individuals or groups in a way that may be unfair.

Katagum said that the most common type of bias is gender bias, which represents subconscious or conscious attitudes that form the majority of perceptions about a specific gender, usually the female gender.

https://newsroundtheclock.com/sarafa-yusuf-bids-for-ogun-governorship-in-2023-polls/

The Federal Government on Wednesday, approved the sum of $8.5m for the evacuation of stranded Nigerians in war-torn Ukraine, according to the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Zubairu Dada.

The money, according to Dada, was approved by President Muhammadu Buhari before jetting out to Kenya on a state visit, and has been released to the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Humanitarian, Disaster Management, and Social Development.

Dada who addressed State House correspondents after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, said three aircraft belonging to Air Peace and Max Air, would be dispatched to four countries, Poland, Slovakia, Romania and Hungary, where the Nigerians would be picked up.

“Two flights from Air Peace and one from Max Air are expected to carry out the evacuation exercise.

“President Muhammadu Buhari had graciously approved the sum of $8.5m for the evacuation of the over 5,000 Nigerians, both registered and unregistered, who are currently stranded in Ukraine.

“All agencies are fully resourced to ensure that the aircrafts leave on Wednesday to begin the evacuation. The flights will embark on a number of shifts until the process is complete,” Dada said.

The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Gabriel Aduda, who also confirmed that the evacuation of the stranded Nigerians would commence on Wednesday, had given a breakdown of the number of Nigerians currently taking refuge in the four countries.

https://newsroundtheclock.com/the-nigerian-government-has-approved-8-5m-for-the-evacuation-of-nigerians-in-ukraine/

Nigerian social media influencer, Ada La Pinky real name Ebere Ada has opined that women should be given money they go on a date with a man.

Ada La Pinky made this known during her session on Frankly Speaking.

Ada La Pinky and a female colleague explained in the viral video that they expect a man to give them transport fare after their date because they spend so much money preparing for the date.

One of the women mentioned paying a makeup artist to get her ready and also trying out different dresses, wearing an expensive wig, and then going to the venue.

She said it’s only proper that the date gives her some money to appreciate her efforts.

“I always expect, ‘oh, it was nice meeting you o, just take’,” the woman said.

The host then asked if this means that women now go on dates just to make money and the other lady responded that being fine requires money.

“No, it’s not about making money. Do you know the cost of being a fine girl in Lagos? It’s expensive,” the lady said.

Watch the video below...

https://newsroundtheclock.com/ada-la-pinky-ig-influencer-wants-women-to-be-paid-for-going-on-dates/

Controversial Nigerian media personality, Shade Ladipo has taken to the social media platform, Instagram to explain how her life has changed immensely since she migrated to Canada.

The popular Nigerian on-air personlity in her Instagram post said she worked several hours cleaning gyms; she also took government money and no one wanted to hire her for what she was qualified for.

She further revealed that she told herself that she will never take money from her earnings in Nigeria and will also conquer the North American country.

The media personality concluded by revealing that it took her less than 2 years to start making money in Canada.

Shade Ladipo who is now a Diversity and Inclusion manager at a company in Canada, said they created the role for her.

She wrote;

This time last year I had zero job in canada
I worked 18/hr cleaning gyms then Covid hit and I was on Employment Insurance lol
Collecting Government money
No one wanted to hire me for what I was qualified to do
I refused to stop moving

I told myself that I would never take money from my earnings in Nigeria
Avienti was making money but went without eating instead taking money from my company
I refused, I reduced my overheads, moved in with my bestie and took public transport to every single place...

https://newsroundtheclock.com/shade-ladipo-nigerian-media-personality-explains-how-she-started-making-money-in-canada/

American recording artiste, Kodak Black real name Bill Kahan Kapri has opined during an interview session that it is needless for a man to shower daily.

The American musician stated this during his interview on Atlanta’s 105.3 The Beat.

During the interview, the topic of hygiene came up.

The female host, Jo Jo Alonso pointed out that a number of men don’t take their hygiene seriously and they stink.

“Men, y’all don’t be smelling good all the time,” Jo Jo said.

Responding, Kodak said it’s not mandatory for men to bathe on a daily basis.

He said: “Ni**as, we can rock. We ain’t even got to hop in the sprayer every day for real.

“We ain’t really gotta hop in the sprayer for real like that.”

https://newsroundtheclock.com/kodak-black-american-singer-says-men-shouldnt-shower-daily/