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DMW boss, Davido has take yo his Instagram page to celebrate his personal assistant, Lati Biola with caption;

Happy Bday my Right hand man!! Best friend ! Big brother!! Confidant!!! And best believe if u try me!! 400 go enter ur soul!!!! Today lion must enter blood love u my ARUBA!!!! @lt_ddon

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An Abuja businessman, Alhaji Umar Bello, on Friday dragged his divorced wife, Akbar, to a Gudu Grade I Area Court, praying the court to order her out of his house.

Bello is also seeking the court’s order to the divorced wife to return the Certificate of Occupancy of the house to him.
He informed the court that his 20-year-old marriage to Akbar was dissolved on Dec. 4,2018.

He further told the court that since the divorce, Akbar had refused to move out of the house and had also seized the certificate of occupancy.

Akbar, however, through her counsel, Usman Imam, denied all the allegations.

The Judge, Ado Muktar, advised both parties to go and prepare their witnesses against the next adjourned date.

He then adjourned the case till July 16 for hearing.

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Davido's artiste, Mayorkun speeds off as he avoids paying his toll fare in Lekki, Lagos.

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King of pop, Michael Jackson who died on June 25, 2009, which is 10 years now. Half brother former of P'sqaure dou, Peter Okoye who adores him as his mentor pays tribute as he recreate his dance video.

Taking to his Instagram while sharing the video, he caption; '#MyTribute2MJ #10yearAnniversary #Rip'


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A Gudu Grade I Area Court in Abuja has ordered a divorce seeking housewife, Amina Abdulsalam to pay her estranged husband Sani Abdulraman, N20,000 as a condition for divorce.

The petitioner, who filed a case against Abdulrahman, told the court that she could no longer tolerate her husband of 13 years and wished to divorce him.

The Judge, Ado Muktar, said that as stipulated by Islamic law, when the divorce is at the insistence of the one of the couple, which in this case is the wife, the court has a duty to grant them what they ask for.

“I hereby, pronounce the dissolution of the marriage between Sani and Amina as stipulated by the Islamic law.


“However, your husband cannot take you back until after a new marriage has taken place between you and someone else” he said.

NAN reports that the petitioner told the court that her husband ran away with her children when she separated from him.
She also informed the court that the respondent restricted her from seeing them when he took them back to school.

The respondent told the court that he would not contest her request for divorce.

He told the court he was not interested in the money but requested that the court should order her to return the household items she took from his home when she left.

The couple who got married in 2016 have two children.


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Nigerian born UK-based songstress, Folashade Aboderin, who is simply known as Shady Blue, started her musical career in the UK with the now-defunct JJC and 419 Squad which housed music heavyweights like D’banj, Don Jazzy and JJC. But while Don Jazzy returned to Nigeria to start a music empire with D’banj, Shady Blue rejected the offer. The artiste who is on a visit to the country spoke with journalists and ADENIYI ADEWOYIN was there. Excerpts:

What would you say informed your recent visit to your country home?

It is always nice and a thing of delight to visit one’s source. The Yoruba adage also attest to it that ‘Ile la bo isinmi oko’. It has been an awesome experience since I came into the country. I have engaged with a lot of bigwigs in the industry and also it has made me have a feel of the mainstream of the industry. I have also granted some media interviews both in the print, radio and TV stations. Part of the plans of my visit was to come and prepare the ground for my music in my country and I cannot wait to storm the industry with my talent.

Why did it take you so long to explore your career in the Nigerian music industry?

At some point I had to quit music because of some reasons and I became depressed when I stopped doing music. I had to take a break from music to have kids. At a time, I lost my confidence because I went through a lot when I was having children. I felt I was too fat, ugly and didn’t have any talent anymore. Before I returned to doing music, I was quite depressed. When I returned to music, I decided to take to my brother’s advice by doing Afrobeat, instead of my original style, Soul/Jazz. He feels doing Afrobeat is easier than Soul/Jazz. So, he advised me that once I got people’s attention, I would be free to show them the other side of me. I am not a stranger in the Nigerian music scene. Aside the fact that I have done a couple of Nigerian vibes, I have a typical background of the industry. I was the only female singer in JJC and 419 Squad, though I didn’t regret quitting the group. I was close to JJC Skillz, D’banj and Don Jazzy but I decided to leave the group because I wanted to start my own girls’ group.

I started a group called Quali-tee and we enjoyed the support of JJC and Don Jazzy, but the group was short-lived. I didn’t take Don Jazzy and D’banj seriously when they invited me to their studio when they returned to Nigeria. To be honest, I didn’t take them serious. I couldn’t believe they left the UK for Nigeria; I just felt they wanted to waste my time. But their decisions back then have indeed paid off. I believe, however, things have happened the way God has orchestrated it. I believe that when the time is right it would happen. I think I probably would have been in a better place by now. I want the industry to watch out for me, as I am set to storm the industry with my talent.

Going by your readiness to light up the music scene with Nigerian vibes, are you also conscious of the close watch of the Economic Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) on Nigerian artistes?

I don’t think I have anything to fear about that. My mission is to explore my talent and contribute to the development of the industry. I am aware of the recent happenings in the Nigerian music scene and I feel that EFCC resolved to make a scapegoat out of the popular street rapper, Naira Marley is unfair. I don’t think the way the commission has clamped down on Naira Marley is fair. I feel really sorry for the guy. I didn’t know the true story but it’s really unfair the way he’s being treated. But that is just how life is; one person gets to be the unlucky person unfortunately. I recently discovered that he’s not the first Nigerian artiste to glorify internet fraud. It’s just unfortunate he has to be the scapegoat.

You have been releasing several singles lately. How did you find this?

After almost seven years break from my music career to raise my children and focus on other aspects of my life, I was yearning to get back to my passion and what I love. I never stopped writing or recording and never really stopped performing with bands, though I was not active. I continued recording and collaborating with my main producer, Teebee O, to whom I am very grateful. He was one of the few people that really believed in me. As a perfectionist, I wanted to make sure the sound was right and the music was well crafted and polished.

My producers and I recorded for a while and then finally decided to release some songs. I took my time as I wanted the music to be perfect and unique. I didn’t want to just be releasing songs for the sake of being current or consistent but wanted to release new songs and music that was properly produced with high quality and in tune with the current sounds of the times that could appeal to the new age and be able to keep my signature edge (Afrocentric soulful sound). So far, the feedback has been awesome and I am very grateful that despite the break, I am still being accepted and my music is still being embraced by all.

How were you able to blend into the Nigerian vibes despite the fact that you are based abroad?

I have been doing lots of research and I always make sure I stay current by listening to what is being released here often. I am very passionate about what I do and always like to do my best and still stay true to myself. I wouldn’t want to tone down who I am and my style to fit in with other people as there is no need for me to fit in because I believe I was born to stand out. I was born and raised in Nigeria, Ibadan, Oyo State to be precise and I wanted to infuse my culture, my roots and my influences into my sound. So, I collaborated with my producer TeebeeO on every song on my album as he was the only one who seemed to understand what I was trying to create and with his help and expertise I was able to do this.

TeebeeO and myself have similar influences and he also comes from the live music background. We have even performed live before he relocated years ago to Nigeria. He understands my tune and my influences like my father – Anjola Aboderin, Fela Kuti, Ebenezer Obey, Sunny Ade and Onyeka Onwenu, Lagbaja, Sade Adu, Jill Scott, Anita Baker etc.

What is your next focus after the singles?

The plan is to release the album entitled ‘My Way’ this year by God’s grace and then do a European and African tour, while I work on my next album. That will enable me connect more to my fans and music lovers and perhaps possibly afford me getting a live recording of my tour on a CD and DVD.

How has life been staying abroad as one of the Nigerian-born musicians based abroad?

It has been a roller-coaster as you literally have to combine different aspects of living into one from having a 9-5 professional job as project and change manager to being a mother of two children and managing my fashion business and still conducting my music career. It’s hard to find a balance but God has been faithful and has enabled me to carry on and make things happen. I wouldn’t want to pretend and say it’s been easy; God’s Grace has afforded me tenacity. There are times I survive on little or no sleep. I have days when I get so overwhelmed and emotional but I thank God for always keeping me strong and seeing me through. Basically, I would say that my faith in God keeps me strong.

Do you think Nigeria has what it takes to compete with the music standard abroad?

I feel there are still lots of room for improvement but I also know there are true talents in Nigeria. I feel some need to work on perfecting their craft before going out there. Nigeria entertainment is highly rated presently overseas compared to other countries, especially in Africa. Back in those days it used to be the Jamaican industry but Nigeria has taken the lead now.

Don’t you feel threatened among foreign musicians in the industry over there?

No, I don’t feel threatened and never will. Everyone is unique and I feel as long as you are not trying to be who you are not by staying true to yourself, staying unique and not trying to fit in and staying creative and not competing, then there will never be a reason to feel threatened.

What has life taught you as a musician?

As a musician and an artiste, life has thought me so many things. First, to be myself. ‘Fitting in’ is highly overrated. I will continue to be me. Confidence is sexy. Besides, great leaders didn’t get where they are by following the crowd. Never to give up on my dreams and passion, despite challenges; taking time for myself to meditate and do some writing and creating good music which is where I derive most happiness.

Living in my truth, being honest. Never apologising for my own imperfection. No one is perfect and also saying no when I need to as I used to take on so many tasks and tried to please everyone but me, which was overwhelming and led to stress. I have learned to say no firmly without being negative and saying yes only to things I want and love. There are other things life has taught me as a musician and artiste and these are being kind. The benefits of being kind–or at the very least courteous–far outweigh the effort you put in. I enjoy doing random acts of kindness.

I know myself better than anyone else. I don’t let anyone else’s opinions control what I do, what I wear or what I say. Other people’s opinions are suggestions. Everyone else is as worried and insecure as I am. Some people just hide it better. It doesn’t mean that they are any smarter or better than me.

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Widow breaks down after SARS operatives allegedly extorted her son of her business capital.

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The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 72-year-old prophet of Celestial Church of Christ in Ipaja area, Jacob Adegboyega Farinmade for allegedly killing a female undergraduate he impregnated.

The deceased, identified simply as Bunmi allegedly died during childbirth, while the clergyman secretly buried her without informing her parents.

Bunmi was said to have been taken by her father to live with her mother following her rustication in 200 level at Babcock University in Ilisan Remo, Ogun State in 2014.

Bunmi’s mother, Derayo Omisipi thereafter took her to the embattled cleric for spiritual deliverance and protection.

Sources said the cleric who already had more than 10 wives took advantage of Bunmi’s stay in his church for the purported deliverance to lure the girl to bed and impregnated her.

It was learnt that the cleric did not allow the deceased to attend any antenatal clinic throughout the duration of her pregnancy.

Sources also said the cleric broke the news of the girl’s death to her mother after he had buried her in a shallow grave near his church premises.

The father of the deceased became curious after her mother could not offer satisfactory explanation about her whereabouts.

The disturbed father reported the matter to the police and the cleric was arrested.

The matter is being handled by the Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), where the prophet is currently detained.

Confirming the incident, the spokesman of Lagos State Police Command, Mr Bala Elkanah said the suspect had been charged to court for murder.

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Senator Dino Melaye encourages anyone who need a picture of a future must dream big and work big as he shares cute pictures in his office. He wrote;

You must picture a future you want to feature in. Dream big and work big.

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Five Nigerians have been arrested for allegedly raping a lady in the presence of her husband during a robbery operation at Community 25 in Tema, Ghana.

The Prampram Divisional Police Command said the suspects were apprehended on Friday, after being on the police wanted list for some time.

Confirming the incident, Chief Superintendent Cecilia Arko, Crime Officer of the Prampram Divisional Police Command, revealed that barely a month ago, four among the five suspects attacked a couple at their residence at about 3am.

According to her, their inability to give them money led to the raping of the lady, while they filmed it.

Nemesis, however, caught up with them, last Thursday, when the victim spotted the suspect who removed his mask before filming the act. She quickly alerted the husband who confronted the suspect.

However, he took to his heels, but the husband managed to raise alarm which attracted neighbours who apprehended the suspect and handed him over to the police station.

During interrogation, he admitted to the offence and led the police to their hideout, where his accomplices were arrested, including the gang leader who brought them from Nigeria to Ghana, to do internet fraud and armed robbery.


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