Reekado Banks Still Part Of Mavin Records – Don Jazzy Says

Reekado Banks’ peaceful exit from Mavin Records after the expiration of his 5-year contract and announcing the establishment of his own Record Label, ‘Banks Music’, his former label boss, Michael Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy, has confirmed that the ‘Doro Bucci’ crooner parted ways with the label under no acrimonious circumstances.

According to Don Jazzy who finally broke silence on the matter, though Reekado Banks is no longer bound under a management contract, he is still part of the Mavin Records family.

“We will forever be a family bro. we’re all proud of what you’ve achieved and will still grow into. Thanks for giving us some time in your amazing journey. I don’t want to say we will miss you because we know your house.

If we need some Reeky fire, na to come burst you for crib. If you like dey toilet we come through. It’s been an incredible 5-years, wishing you nothing but success”, he said, while wishing Reekado Banks well on his exit from the label.

Meanwhile, since Reekado Banks announced the expiration of his contract and exit from Mavin Records, it’s been business as usual as for him as he has declared a new management team, confirming that he is ready for business and a new lease of life outside his former management.

“Going forward, Banks Music; for all business dealings, please contact my management @probotng”, he announced on all social media platforms.

APC's Akin Alabi (Nairabet Owner) Flags Off His Campaign For House Of Reps (Pics)

We did it. Our campaign flag off rally was a success. Vote Akin Alabi (APC) for House of Representatives, Egbeda/Ona Ara Federal Constituency.

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‘Your Dreadlocks Are Irresponsible’ – CBN Governor Allegedly Tells Mr Eazi

CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele who had an encounter with Mr. Eazi at the 2018 Bankers Committee Retreat, allegedly told the singer that his dreadlocks are irresponsible.

This came after Mr. Eazi disclosed that he was invited to the event by the CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele and CEO of Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria.

Mr. Eazi had written earlier;

Today, alongside my mentor @chikanwobi I Sat on a panel at the 2018 Bankers Committee Retreat talking “De-Risking the creative & Service Industries” on the invitation of the Governor of the Central Bank Of Nigeria & CEO’s of the Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria! So glad to see the Nigerian banking industry commit towards the future of Nigerian Creatives! Super Excited #LifeisEazi

However, a Twitter user who presents at the event disclosed that CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele allegedly told Mr Eazi that his dreadlocks is irresponsible, And it was gathered that the Governor of the Apex Bank said it was his first impression. @DoubleEph wrote;

I’m dying here. Mr Eazi went to make a presentation to banker’s committee and Emefiele commented that his dreadlocks are irresponsible

I should add that Meffy said it was his first impression. Presumably he’s changed his mind after hearing how much the young man was making from streaming his music

This Is Why I Defeated Goodluck Jonathan In 2015 – President Buhari

The President has revisited the 2015 election, saying he won because Nigerians revolted over endemic corruption. He spoke yesterday at the opening of the Corruption Risk Training for Heads of Anti-Corruption Agencies of the African Union (AU) at the old Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

President Muhammadu Buhari said those who plundered the people’s commonwealth had deployed same to destabilise the system, adding that such elements attempted to compromise law enforcement institutions in their desperate bid to escape justice.

He listed Treasury Single Account (TSA), Open Government Partnership (OGP) and various Executive Orders (EOs) as some of the measures his administration took to check looters.

According to him, the pervasive nature and devastating impact of corruption before the election was dysfunctional.

He said: “When we assumed office in May 2015, the pervasive nature and devastating impact of corruption on the Nigerian nation had become dysfunctional. The momentum for our electoral victory could not be separated from the revolt of the people against glaring endemic corruption.”

Buhari said the training facilitated by the Anti-Corruption Academy of Nigeria (ACAN), the research and training arm of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), was at the instance of his administration as part of the support for the war against corruption in our continent.

He said: “The fight against corruption is a battle for the souls of our different countries and it is one that we must win. Since independence our continent has suffered from the severe consequences of corruption and it is imperative that we take steps to reverse the trend.

“During the past several months, we have been taking steps to institute integrity and transparency in the processes of government and holding those who have plundered our commonwealth to account for their actions.

“However, the costs of recovery and sanctions are also enormous. While commendable successes have been recorded, it has become manifest that corruption fights back. With enormous stolen resources, elements have attempted to compromise law enforcing institutions and pervert the course of justice.

“This realisation highlights the necessity of building a system that focuses on preventing corruption. We continue to implement policies aimed at building resilient systems that can withstand assault by corrupt officials.

“Our steps in this direction include the full implementation of both the Treasury Single Account (TSA) and the Bank Verification Number (BVN), the Open Government Partnership, various Executive Orders, strengthening the Anti-Corruption Agencies and permitting their full autonomy.”

“It is in this context of building robust preventive systems that we must understand this initiative which aims to train leaders of anti-corruption agencies in the African Union by deploying Corruption Risk Assessment Methodology for corruption prevention in our countries.

“Corruption Risk Assessment seeks to identify corruption-prone processes and procedures in organisations and recommend appropriate remedial steps.  The methodology places a premium on prevention as an effective complement to enforcement in the war against corruption.

“In 2016, through support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the ACAN acquired the capacity to conduct training on corruption risk assessment. Since then, the academy has conducted a number of these trainings.

“To showcase the growing appreciation of CRA as a tool for preventing corruption, the Anti-Corruption Academy of Nigeria has received a request for the training of Corruption Risk Assessors for ECOWAS countries from the ECOWAS Commission in Abuja,” the President said.

President Buhari said the training was an opportunity to extend the benefits of the methodology to other African countries, stressing that “it is clear that we have not taken our appointment as Anti-Corruption Champion for the continent for the year 2018 lightly.”

He expressed optimism that most of the countries have subscribed to not only the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC), but also the African Union Convention on Preventing and Combating Corruption (AUCPCC).

‘I Don’t Want To Have Any Regrets’- Hazard On Real Madrid Move

Chelsea forward, Eden Hazard, has again spoken about being linked with Real Madrid and admitted he does not want to have any regrets at the end of his career.

Hazard has previously spoken of how a move to the Bernabeu would be a “dream”, fuelling speculation he will soon be on his way out of Stamford Bridge.

The Belgian’s deal is due to expire in 2020 and a new contract has yet to be agreed, although Chelsea remain determined to hold on to their star man.

And Hazard has now revealed talks with the Blues are on hold, as he dropped another strong hint that his future lies in the Spanish capital.

“There was a bit of talk (with Chelsea), but then it stopped, now we’re waiting,” he told French radio station RMC.

“Not yet,” Hazard added when asked if he knew where his future lay.

“The new (Chelsea) coach (Maurizio Sarri) thinks football like me, so we’ll see.

“The family is in London, I’m also going to be 28. I do not want to have any regrets at the end of my (career). It’s a decision I’m going to make, I do not know when, but I’ll make it.”

EPL: Drogba sends message to Aubameyang for ‘stealing’ his goal celebration

Chelsea legend, Didier Drogba, has sent a message to Arsenal star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, after the forward borrowed his celebration during the Gunners’ 4-2 win against Tottenham on Sunday.

Unai Emery’s men ran out winners in the North London derby thanks to two goals from Aubameyang.

Drogba recently retired after an illustrious 23-year career and the Ivory Coast legend used to celebrate his goals with a famous pumped celebration.

And the 40-year-old sent a message to Aubameyang after the Gabon striker appeared to use his celebration against Spurs.

Taking to his official Instagram page, Drogba captioned a photo of Aubameyang: “When your lil bro does your signature #spreadyourwings #blessings”

Money Rituals: Why I Asked My Client To Bring Human Parts – Herbalist Makes Confessions

The Osun State Commissioner of Police, Fimihan Adeoye, has paraded a herbalist identified as Amos Sulaimon, in Osogbo, alongside his client, for engaging in killing for ritual.

According to PUNCH Metro, while speaking to journalist during the parade, the ritualist said that he told his client, Supo Bamidele, to bring a human head and wrists in order to discourage him from engaging in money ritual.

The Police Commissioner said that Bamidele was caught with a severed head and wrist in Ile-Ife, and upon his arrest, told the police that his herbalist asked him to bring the human parts for ritual.

While explaining what transpired between him and his client, Sulaimon stated, “I am an herbalist and I live and work in Ile-Ife. Bamidele had been coming to me to seek spiritual assistance. I inherited this job from my father and we don’t engage in money rituals.

“I don’t do evil nor engage in money rituals. In the last four months, Bamidele had been disturbing me for spiritual assistance, because he claimed that his business was not doing well and that he wanted a charm that could improve his fortunes.

“Because he would not allow me to rest, I told him to bring a human head and wrist. It was a ploy to scare him away. I never knew he would go to the extent of looking for the items.”

Responding to questions from journalists, Bamidele, who sells planks, said he resorted to fortune-changing charms because he was not doing well in the business, adding that his wife and children had left him because he could not provide for their needs.

He said that he exhumed a corpse at a burial ground in Onikooko area of Ile-Ife, severed the head and wrist, and headed for the residence of the herbalist.

“I was, however, caught inside a tricycle that I took while going to my herbalist’s house. I didn’t know any of the people buried in the cemetery; I just went there and took the parts that I needed,” he stated

Strike: We have reached partial agreement with ASUU- Chris Ngige

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, says the  lingering strike action of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), might soon come to an end as the leadership of the union and the Federal government have reached a partial agreement.

Recall that the academic union began their strike action on November 5th to demand better funding for the Education sector. 

Speaking after a reconciliation meeting with the union yesterday December 10th, the Minister told newsmen that the strike would soon be called off as efforts are being made to meet the demands of the union.

“We have finished our deliberation. I am happy to report that we touched some areas of understanding in implementation from the memorandum of action which we agreed to in 2017. Some of these areas we have substantial compliance and some other areas have not been fully dealt with. Like the issue of shortfall in salaries of some federal universities’ workers and lecturers, ASUU has given a list to the accountant-general’s office and we have agreed that by Wednesday that list should be cross-checked by the presidential initiative on continuous auditing. So, the accountant-general’s office is to get back to us by Wednesday.

“We also have the issue of earned allowances, revitalisation, these are issues of 2009 agreement and partial implementation and we have agreed on the modus operandi to look into the fund situation, this is due to low revenue on the part of government.

We have agreed on what we are going to do to make sure that the outstanding amount is handled in a way that all parties will be properly accommodated. We also discussed the issue of state universities and agreed also that even if education is on the concurrent list, the universities should be properly funded and staffed so that we do not produce half-baked students from those universities. In realisation of this, the ministry of education will set up a committee, that would engage the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, and the minister of education has taken steps in that direction to formalise the interaction. Thus discussion are fruitful and we do hope that in the next adjourned date we would have had the requisite result on the few agreements reached today.” he said

Also speaking to newsmen, the National president of ASUU, Abiodun Ogunyemi, said

“Our own understanding is that we heard promises made on the part of government, we shall await the report on all the issues, which they have made the promises. Only after that, we can get back to our members to take a decision.”

Man Beaten Mercilessly After He Was Caught Wearing Bra While Trying To Steal Pant For Money Ritual in Delta (Photo)

The suspect after he was apprehended

A Nigerian man has been humiliated and beaten mercilessly after he was apprehended wearing bra on Friday night while on an alleged mission to steal underwear in Delta State that he would use for money ritual.

It was gathered that the suspect was reportedly caught by local vigilante in Agbarha area of the state after he had allegedly stolen a bra and was looking for underwear to steal to complete his mission.

When he was quizzed by the security operatives, the suspect allegedly confessed that a man whom he asked to show him the way to make money told him to go and find where to hustle underwear and bra before he helps him.

He was told after picking or stealing the items, he should meet him at a popular Tozak hotel in Ughelli area.

He was caught by vigilante members after stealing only one bra.

Below is what Facebook user Ofejiro Skillz wrote:

"Oman this thing dey worst oo this guy go thief bra for agbarha yesterday night and wen bakasi hold d idiot he begin dey confess say if he go tozak hotel say the boys Dy trow away money and he dy pick almost 5k dey come house and when he ask one of the boys to show am road ,the guy come say make he find bra and underwear come ,say if he don see d bra and pant make he come meet dem for tozak,say Na only bra he don see remain pant."