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Eko Disco


Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC)  says the electricity outage in Victoria Island was caused by a breaker problem at Alagbon Transmission Substation in Lagos.
Mr Godwin Idemudia, the General Manager, Corporate Communications, EKEDC, in a statement on Monday in Lagos, said the problem had put Ademola Injection substation out of power supply since morning.
“As we speak 50 per cent of our customers in Victoria Island including Eko Hotel and Suites are in darkness,’’ the general said.
Idemudia said that the engineers from the company were working hard to ensure the breaker was replaced.
He, however, assured the affected customers that power supply would be restored any moment the engineers were through with the repair.
The general manager also apologised for the inconvenience that the outage would have caused customers within the area. (NAN)
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday expressed concern over the claims the Senate President Bukola Saraki.
A statement by its spokesman, Kola Ologbondiyan, said: “The PDP is alarmed by the trend of brazen assaults on the institutions of democracy, particularly the National Assembly and the judiciary, in addition to unrelenting attacks on dissenting voices, especially as we approach the 2019 general elections.
“Nigerians will recall that the PDP had earlier alerted of plots to arrest, harass, detain dissenting voices and opposition members on trumped-up charges, as well as intimidate institutions of democracy and pave the way for a one-party state in our country.
“Nigerians will further recall the invasion of the Senate chambers by thugs, who disrupted proceedings and carted away the mace. Only last Friday, hoodlums violently attacked a High Court in Rivers State with guns, in a bid to stop the judiciary from making pronouncements on an electoral matter.
“The PDP therefore charges the National Assembly to defend the nation’s democracy by sparing no energy in pursuing its resolution of engaging President Muhammadu Buhari on these assaults, in addition to putting in motion, all legislative instruments available to it, to curtail all excesses in government before the situation finally gets out of hand”.
In Ilorin, Scores of youths under the aegis of Kwara Agenda staged a protest against the alleged plot to implicate Saraki.
They took their peaceful rally to the Kwara State Government House.
The leader of the group, Taofiq Olateju, told Governor Abdulfattah Ahmed that the plot was to link Saraki with a murder case involving one Lanre Mohammed Soliu, who was recently paraded by the police in the state for alleged involvement in cult-related murders.
The protestors carried several placards with various inscriptions, such as “Fresh plot to frame Saraki uncovered”, “Stop intimidating Saraki”, “We stand with Saraki” ,among others.
Olateju told the governor that the suspect was being transported to Abuja while his crime was allegedly committed in Ilorin.
He added: “Our attention has been drawn to a fresh plot by the federal government to implicate the President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki in a murder case involving one Lanre Mohammed Soliu.
“It is on record that Lanre Mohammed Soliu was recently paraded alongside five others by the Kwara State Police Commissioner, Aminu Pai Saleh, as members of Aiye confraternity cult group. Soliu was specifically accused of killing one Yemi Bayero of Ago market, Ilorin. The offences which the suspect allegedly committed were carried out in Ilorin, Kwara State, and expectedly he’s supposed to be tried in a competent court of jurisdiction in the state.
“We are, however, alarmed by a new twist to the whole issue. As we are speaking with you, Soliu is being transported to Abuja by men of Kwara State Police Command.
“This is not our concern, but our concern is about the plot by the powers that be to torture and force the suspect to implicate Dr Bukola Saraki. We have it on good authority that the main purpose of transferring the self- confessed cultist to Abuja is to implicate the Senate President in the whole saga.
“As concerned youths of Kwara State, we want to appeal to men of conscience across the country to prevail on the federal government to stop intimidating and humiliating our God – sent leader, the President of the Senate. No Senate President in the history of this country has been so humiliated and vilified as Senator Bukola Saraki, for no just cause.
“Saraki is our leader and a law abiding citizen whose passion is to improve the lot of the common man. He should be left alone to continue the good job he and his colleagues are doing at the National Assembly.
“We are using this forum to warn those behind this fresh plot to frame and tarnish the image of our leader to retrace their steps. We have no doubt in our mind that this fresh plot like the ones before it shall fail woefully.”
The governor promised to deliver the message to the right quarters. He commended the youths for their maturity.
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2018, budget
The Senate on Tuesday received the report of Committee on Appropriation on the 2018 budget estimates.
The Chairman of the committee, Sen. Danjuma Goje, laid the report before the Senate in plenary, six months after it was presented by President Muhammadu Buhari.
The Senate and House of Representatives had promised to pass the budget on April 24, but failed to do so.
There were equally assurances that the budget would be passed in the first week of May but it was not passed.
The Senate had on several occasions accused Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of not keeping to appointments with the various standing committees to defend their budgets.
Subsequently, the President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, on April 12, mandated the Appropriation Committee to tidy up reports on the budget latest by April 13.
With this development, the January to December budget cycle would not be obtainable with the 2018 budget.
Buhari had on Nov. 7, 2017 presented a budget of N8.6 trillion before a joint session of the National Assembly.
The president who announced the 2018 budget as “Budget of Consolidation”, said the projected expenditure would drive rapid economic recovery.
He said at the session that with a benchmark of 45 dollars per barrel at an exchange rate of N305 to a dollar in 2018, the budget would consolidate on the achievements of previous budgets to aggressively steer the economy to the path of steady growth.
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President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday said his administration would not disappoint Nigerians, saying everything possible was being done to ameliorate their hardship.
Buhari stated this during an All Progressives Congress(APC) rally in Dutse as part of activities of his two day working visit to Jigawa.
He said that he was aware of hardship faced by people as a result of the economic crunch and hike in prices of essential commodities.
The President said that the Federal Government has stopped the importation of rice to encourage the local
encourage local production and empower farmers.
Also read : We are passionate in fighting corruption – Osinbajo
 He thanked the government and people of Jigawa for their warm reception and support to the administration.
In his remarks, Gov. Muhammad Badaru of Jigawa State reminded the people that President Buhari had been doing his best , adding that the economy of the country was in a mess when he (Buhari) took over.
Badaru said as part of his contribution, the state government would continue to embark on projects that would impact positively on the lives of the people.
“Recently, we introduced social security allowances of between  N50,000 to N100,000 in all political wards
to cater for immediate problems of people before approaching the government for intervention,” he said.
He said these problems included minor repairs of boreholes and medication, among others.
The governor said that the present administration would continue to remain focused in line with the policies and
programmes of the Federal government.
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Kano speaker’s impeachment fails

The move by the Kano State House of Assembly to impeach the speaker, Yusuf Abdullahi Ata on Tuesday failed to be actualized, as 24 aggrieved members could not meet the required 27 signatories to form the 2/3 majority to impeach the speaker.
However, the 24 aggrieved members of the State Assembly, who stormed the assembly complex to announce the immediate removal of two principal officers, the chief whip, Hon. Labaran Abdul Madari (warawa constituency) and deputy majority leader, Hon. Muhammad Bello Butu-Butu (Rimin Gado/Tofa constitutency), to pave way for the eventual impeachment of the speaker, Yusuf Abdullahi Ata.
However, the state house of assembly which is still under siege, when the convoy of the members, led by the former speaker, Alhassan Rurum arrived at about 11:00 am, swung into action in their attempt to gain entrance into the complex, but were barred from gaining access by stern-looking security operatives.
The situation prompted the former speaker, Rurum who engaged the security agents in an argument over why they would be barred from performing their constitutional rights of sitting.
An argument then ensued, in which the commissioner of police, through a telephone conversation with the former speaker, instructed the security men to allow the members to address the press outside the assembly complex.
The spokesperson of the aggrieved members Alhassan Rurum, said “we are still gathering momentum in ensuring that we get the required members as such ‘no retreat no surrender’.
“We have removed the two principal officers, that is the chief whip and the deputy majority leader. We have gotten the required number of signatories, 24, to that effect as such we have simple majority.”
“we have therefore replaced them with the following members of the House, Hon. Abdullahi Iliyasu Yaryasa (Tudun Wada Constituency) as chief whip, while Hon. Ayuba Labaran Durum (Kabo constituency) as new deputy majority whip.
“We also reaffirmed the appointment of Hon. Abdulaziz Garba Gafasa (Ajingi constituency) to continue as the majority leader and made Hon Kabiru Dashi to be deputy majority leader.”


According to the spokesperson, “as law abiding citizens and the representatives of the people of Kano State, we have gathered here to do what we deemed necessary to remove the speaker of the House. You would recall that there was allegations leveled against me when I was a speaker which led to my honorable resignation to enable the House carryout it’s investigations.
“That led to the emergence of Atta as the new speaker. And recently there have been calls for the impeachment of Atta as the speaker. These we have gathered here today, but as you can see the assembly complex is been barricaded by the Police and men of the civil defense Corps.
“To impeach the speaker, we need 27 out of the 40 members of the House of the assembly to do that, so far so good, we have 24 members whom have endorsed for the impeachment of the speaker. That is below the number needed but with that number we can impeach other Principal officers and we hereby announce the impeachment of the Honorable Labaran Abdul representing Warawa constituency as the chief whip of the assembly, as well as honorable Muhammad Bello Butu-butu, deputy majority leader and honorable Iliyasu.
“And we have unanimously agreed that Honorable Abudullahi Iliyasu Riyasa of Tudun Wada assume the seat of the chief whip while Ayuba Labaran from Kabo is to act as the new Deputy Majority Whip, Right Honorable Abdulaziz Garba former speaker to continue as the majority leader while honorable Kabiru Dashi Kiru is now the Deputy majority leader.
“Although we are not in the assembly complex, but we are within its premises. As law abiding citizens we won’t engage the security men. The speaker Abdullahi Atta came into the assembly last night and took away the Mace. But that wouldn’t stop us from carrying out our statutory duties as you can see we have provided another Mace”.
It could be recalled that the embattled speaker has been accused of incompetence, financial embezzlement and localizing the proceedings of the Assembly as well as not carrying other members along.
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The Nigerian Tulip International College (NTIC) has won the World Mathematics Team Challenge in the wake of overcoming famous schools over the globe.

Victor of the World Mathematics Team Championship, Oluwafemi Adedairo, said he was energized.

He stated: "It was a major amazement. I feel cheerful and amped up for it. I need to thank my educators and the god-like for this honor."

Talking at the NTIC grant giving service on Thursday, the Deputy Managing Director of NTIC, Mr. Feuzullah Filbin, said yesterday that likewise, the school additionally won 81 different awards in rivalries inside and outside the nation.

Talking yesterday amid the honor ceremnoy, Filbin said the school's achievement in the rivalries was because of diligent work by the understudies.

"The mystery behind our prosperity is the diligent work of the understudies and furthermore their committed instructors," he said.

Filbin included: "In this scholarly session, NTIC understudies took part in different rivalries where there made themselves, their families, the NTIC families, Nigeria and the Africa landmass everywhere pleased at worldwide scenes by coming back with 62 universal awards. 11 gold, 22 silver and 29 bronze decorations and created twelve first positions, four second-position and eight third positions at national rivalry.

"A portion of the rivalries took an interest in include: The Intellectual Challenge, University of Cambridge UK, GISUTECH-International Robotic and Technology rivalry UGANDA, GOLDEN Climate International Project Olympiad KENYA, International Math Challenge THAILAND, Malaysian International youthful designers, Mendel Biology International Olympiad KYRGYZTAN, Universal Competition for Educational Posters TADJIKISTAN, Universal Project Olympiad USA, World Mathematics Team Championship and Global Math Challenge, directed on the web.

"At National level, the understudies took an interest in rivalries, for example, Mathematics Without Borders, Nigerian Round, National Mathematics and Science Olympiad, Association of Chartered Certified Accountant, World Scholars Cup, Abuja Round and IQ League, Abuja."


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 Dangote Bayero


INDUSTRIALIST Aliko Dangote has been positioned among 75 most capable people on the planet.

He is in front of United States (U.S.) Vice President Mike Pence.

Dangote, as indicated by the Forbe's most recent 2018 list of the World Powerful individuals, is positioned among world pioneers like Chinese President Xi Jin ping, Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump – every one of whom were positioned initially, second and third.

Dangote, who is executive director of Dangote Group, was positioned 66th most capable individual on the planet in front of Pence (positioned 67) and Qamar Javed Bajwa, the very powerful Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan, positioned 68.

The Africa's wealthiest man is the main Nigerian on the rundown and one of the main two Africans, who made the rundown with the other being the Egyptian President, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, who was positioned 45th generally effective.

Dangote produces 44 million metric tonness of bond yearly over the African landmass and still intends to grow and increment its yield by 33 for each penny by 2020.

As per the Forbe's rich rundown, Dangote as at March 2018 had an expected total assets of $14.1 billion and positioned among the 100 wealthiest on the planet.

He is the wealthiest in Africa, a position he has held for just about 10 years.

He achieved the top in 2014, when he came 23rd wealthiest on the planet and in 2013 outperformed the Saudi-Ethiopian tycoon Mohammed Hussein Al Amoudi by finished $2.6 billion to end up the world wealthiest individual of African plummet.

The Dangote Group President has frequently made such records because of his business concerns and philanthropic endeavors in Nigeria and different parts of the world, particularly his endeavors through the Aliko Dangote Foundation to free Nigeria and Africa of polio, jungle fever and mal-nourishment.

His endeavors in such manner was perceived by the United Nations, which delegated him, Malaria Ambassador.

Dangote ventured up his compassionate exercises as of late burning through billions of Naira to assemble healing centers and basic doctor's facility gear, the absence of which has constrained Nigerians of intends to look for restorative consideration abroad.

He likewise gave a N1.2 billion Business School complex to Bayero University in Kano and is by and by building a comparable one for the University of Ibadan Business School.

The business investor has proceeded through the establishment by dispensing N10 billion to powerless ladies over the 774 nearby governments in the nation.

Dangote made a gift of $2 million to the World Food Program as a component of endeavors to help Pakistani nationals crushed by surges in the year 2010.

Aliko Dangote was made the administrator of the Presidential Committee on Flood Relief, which brought up in overabundance of N11.35 billion.

Dangote himself contributed N2.5 billion, a sum higher than the whole commitment from the 36 state governors.
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 Codeine


The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has shuts down three pharmaceutical companies, Peace Standard Pharmaceutical Limited; Bioraj Pharmaceutical Limited and Emzor Pharmaceuticals Ind. Ltd., that were implicated in the codeine syrup crisis.
The DG of NAFDAC, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, disclosing this in a statement stated that the action was due to insufficient evidence gathered and apparent resistance to provide needed documents during inspection at the pharmaceutical companies.
“Due to insufficient evidence gathered and apparent resistance to provide needed documents during our inspection on May 2, 2018 at the respective companies in Ilorin and Lagos, respectively, it has become necessary to shut down all product lines of the three companies – Peace Standard Pharmaceutical Limited. Plots 3 & 8, Adewole Industrial Estate, Lubcon Avenue, Ilorin, Kwara State; Bioraj Pharmaceutical Limited. No 405 Kaima Road, Ilorin, Kwara State and Emzor Pharmaceuticals Ind. Ltd., Ajao Estate, Lagos” she said.
“This is to allow for a full and comprehensive investigation. The three companies therefore remain closed. The reopening of the manufacturing companies will depend on the level of cooperation that is shown during the comprehensive investigation”.
The statement further read, “The Director General constituted a Task Force to be made up of NAFDAC Directors- Registration and Regulatory Affairs; Narcotics and Controlled Substances; and Drug Evaluation and Research”.
“Members of PMG-MAN in the Committee included the Executive Secretary of PMG-MAN, Fidson Healthcare; May & Baker PLC; and Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries. It was stated that on May 2-3, 2018 “A team of nine NAFDAC officers (2 from Drug and Evaluation Research – DER and 7 from Investigation & Enforcement – I&E) and ten mobile police officers were sent to Ilorin, Kwara state on May 2 2018 to carry out investigational inspection at the companies of the two different pharmaceutical companies that are licensed to manufacture codeine-containing syrup, and which were implicated in the BBC documentary”.
“The same investigational inspection by a different NAFDAC team took place on the same day and time as the Ilorin companies at the manufacturing facility of Emzor Pharmaceuticals Ind. Ltd., Ajao Estate, Lagos”.
“The focus of the assignment was to access and monitor from records the utilization, sales and effective distribution of the codeine containing cough syrups to the end users”..
“Meanwhile, meeting of the stakeholders mentioned above is being planned while the shut down and full investigation”
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WITH all the drama which followed the gifting of a Porsche car said to be worth N45 million to his girlfriend, Chioma Avril, on her 23rd birthday, Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, aka Davido has generated mixed feelings among his fans and some celebrities.
While some commended the singer for the ‘thoughtful’ gift, others see it as excess spending on a girl still living with her parents.
Going by some of the comments on the singer’s Instagram handle which he is yet to response to, some of his followers are not happy with his sudden declaration of love to a lady he claimed he has been dating for five years, especially considering that he has had two daughters from other ladies.
A fan by the handle jessy_bianca, wrote, “All over my timeline… its Davido, Chioma and Porsche of 45 million that I see. Most of the girls are tapping into the blessing while the guys are shouting “Chioma cooks day and night for David… but you don’t want to cook for your guy”. I’m just here wondering if we are all processing the same information”.
In her opinion, it is better for young girls to be the ‘main chic’ than the ‘side chic’.
leemarhscouture wrote; “@davidoofficial HMMMmmmmm u r ovaries dere smiling and laughing right even @thechefchi I promise you Wat goes around comes around, Kai! U r just too heartless and cruel do u think if Sophi sweared for u with d day she was in labour, u think u can survive it, how can u av someone u already ND still go around sleeping with girls impregnating den wen u know u av nothing to do with dem even showed her fake love, Haba!.”
On a lighter mood, videos of people parodying the moment when Davido presented the car to Chioma have been flooding the internet.
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Gov. Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has stated that no other president in the country has managed the nation’s economy better than President Muhammadu Buhari.
The governor spoke  in Ibadan on Friday evening while receiving members of the National Congress Committee of APC at the Government House.
The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) reports that the committee led by Alhaji Musa Aliyu were in the state for the ward congress of the APC scheduled to hold on Saturday.
“I read Economics and Finance, and there is no economic theory that we have not read. The most important part of all the economic theory is leadership.
“And Nigeria is lucky to have that leadership. There is no president in Nigeria that has ever managed the economy like Buhari,” he said.
Ajimobi, who described the APC as the greatest party in Africa, said Buhari was the most credible president that Nigeria has ever produced.
“I was in one of Buhari’s delegation to London and when he was asked to speak he said ‘I have no money to distribute. All I have been selling is my integrity,” he said.
The governor said that Buhari has been able to maintain that integrity till date
“Politics is just a game that if God plays it, some people will abuse Him no matter the performance. I use to tell the president anytime I meet him not to worry people are abusing him.
“I told him that people abused Prophet Muhammed and Jesus Christ, who are godsend not to talk of us ordinary human beings. That is why God has created the world a binary one,” he said.
Ajimobi promised that the congress committee would not be influenced, assuring them of their support.
Earlier, Aliyu said the committee was in Ibadan on a national assignment of the party, which he said the committee would do satisfactorily.
He said that the party was known for internal democracy, adding such was the cardinal principle preached by Buhari, the leader of the party.
“We intend to work closely with the local chapters in achieving the desired success, so that the party will come out strongly,” he said.
NAN reports that on the committee were Hon Usman Ibrahim, Hon Mohammed Ibrahim, Hadjia Halima Jabiru and Mrs Fola Olasehinde.
Also in attendance were Chief Akin Oke, Oyo State APC Chairman and some House of Representative members from Oyo State.(NAN)
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Tobi Bakre’s low points were when he felt misunderstood, especially on his stint with fellow housemate Cee-C, he told THE NATION during a visit of the show’s finalist on May 1. The 23-year-old, who is now an item with Alex is hopeful of a romantic relationship with the latter but wants the media to allow them discover more about each other outside the house.
What next for now?
For me, in the immediate, I am planning with my team my photo exhibition. I want to showcase my photography and then auction and sell them. And then, from the proceeds, build up on my brand and also donate a part of it to a cause I believe in. So, it’s going to be that and more stuff on photography and definitely entertainment – acting, hosting. I’m going to launch fully in that. I want to remain in TV. I want to remain in everybody’s face.
So, you’re leaving the corporate world finally?
I’m leaving the corporate world but, of course, I’m a business person, so when I’m a little more financially established, I’m still going to be doing some business stuff and probably even FX trading. It’s something I’ll like to do.
People keep doubting your age; so, clear that doubt. How old are you?
I’m 23.
And so, why do people not believe you?
I have four years’ working experience. I graduated at the age of 18. For a lot of people, that’s unattainable. Or not a lot of people have been lucky to achieve that. And I think, I don’t know why. Maybe they sense a level of maturity and they can’t relate it with the age. Like all through life, I’ve been having very older friends. Most of my real friends are in their thirties and older twenties. And it’s been like that since when I was in university, even from my first year. So, I think you’re a result or you kind of reflect the people around you. So, reflecting the maturity doesn’t mean I’m older than I am. It’s the vibe of people around me I’m exhibiting.
So, for the record, please don’t get it twisted, he is 23.
My brother is just a year older than I am. At least, he looks young if I look old.
Should we expect something from the Tolex brand?
The society will not rush us. We are building more on what we’ve learnt. We were friends in the house and we are friends now. We are learning to be friends. And there is still a lot we have to accomplish before we have to accomplish before we can now think on a relationship. But we are going to support each other in every way possible, and then when we get to that point where we’ve achieved the intermediate dreams, we are financially stable. There is no love when there’s no money, so we have to focus on our priorities which is making money and finding our hustle right now. When that is defined, we can now sit down and talk about it.
But some people have bought Asoebi already?
They should keep it. It is valid. Cockroach brown with burgundy yellow (laughs).
What are the top three values you want to see in a woman?
For me, she has to be real. When I say real, I mean down to earth. In your home, you want that person you can always relate to you on a very normal and clean level.
Two, you want to have an opinionated woman. And being opinionated, you people may have different stand on an issue but you know she’s coming from a reasonable point of view, but she’s ready to listen to you and also accept your views. So when you have two different views and you are able to marry them together you eventually have a stronger relationship. And then, for me, someone who’s patient; because a lot of things in life get better when you’re patient. No matter the challenges, no matter the difficulties, once you’re someone who has patience; time solves everything, so you need a woman who is patient. For me, those are the three things.
Fake was the most used word in the house. Can you define what real and fake is to you?
First of all, it was just my opinion in the house. And I stood to be corrected. For me, when I’m around people, there is vibes, there is body language, there is reaction and all sorts. So for me, in the house, some people weren’t being natural, like they were probably doing extra. In my opinion, that was what I was noticing and seeing.
And I was in the house, I wasn’t scared at any point. Like i told the society, if Tobi says it and it’s not there, you won’t see it. But then, if Tobi says it and you see it, that means I’m correct. So it was just all my opinion and i aired my opinion and I stood to be corrected like this is what I’m saying, and it’s Tobi that is saying it. I’m not saying that’s what it is. But then, if it’s not there, nobody else will see it. But that’s just me.
There is this perception that big brother house is all about immorality.
In my opinion, the society should not judge the show like that. This was a show that brought a lot of values to the youth, and engaged a lot of people. A lot of things that happen in the house are things are things that happen outside of the house as human beings. Because it’s televised, why should they make it look like a sin? I don’t think the society should go that route.
And the show was consistently passing messages to the youths, be it unwanted pregnancies and how the youths should conduct themselves, body odour, value of education and all that. We were made to talk to Africa about things that really matter like malaria. So, there was a lot of value adding to the youth, knowledge-wise. And then, the people in the house generally, a lot of conversations we had in the house are things someone listening would learn from. We had very intelligent people in the house. Even Alex, everybody calls her Shaku Shaku queen. Alex is an amazing writer. When I started hanging out with Alex, my writing skills did improve.
I started to write poems. I became more creative. I’m just saying that when you see the different individuals, you learn from them. Miracle’s story is inspirational. He wanted to fly, the means was not there. Family support initially was not there, but he went for it. These are messages we passed across to the society and that child listening will be like, this my dream, dem no believe but I will die there. So big brother should not be perceived in that light.
What would be your advice for those who would like to go for big brother next year?
If you want to go, when you wake up in the morning, look for orita meta junction. Stand with boxers. Put palm oil on your head, turn around to the left. Turn around to the right three times and then go for the audition. Say Tobi said it. (Laughs). It must work.
Do you still eat the way you did in the house?
Sometimes, we even forget to eat. So far it’s been work all the way. It’s good because we are positively engaged. We are all working on our brands outside of the house. For me particularly, I’m trying to establish Tobi Bakre outside of the Big Brother house, so a lot of work is going to come with that. So far, the media tour and everything we sometimes forget to eat; and account balance never really dey smile.
If you happen to be in a position to repackage the Big Brother programme, what would you like to change?
Well, for me, I really wouldn’t change anything. Like for the participants or if you’re lucky enough to get into the Big Brother house, one of the things you enjoy is the spontaneity. Every day brings something new when you’re on the show. Every day is different. It’s really not easy. Eighty five days and every day is different.
So, the team is very strong. Big Brother did amazingly well. So, I wouldn’t change a thing because they’ve evolved. If you look at last year, compare it to this year, you’ll see a lot of improvements. So, definitely, this is a brand or a company that would definitely improve in subsequent years to come. So, for me, I wouldn’t say I would change anything. Looking for something to change would be very difficult.
Talking about changing things, you saw what happened in Jo Burg, the way they organised, the team and everything. Do you think it’s something that can’t be replicated here in Nigeria?
Well, it’s not a question for me to answer. Such questions shouldn’t be directed at participants.
So, you’re okay with it wherever they want to do it?
I’m not giving any opinion concerning your question. Direct it to the organisers.
What were your low and high points back in the house?
For me, the low points were the times when I felt misunderstood because I felt outside of the house, I’m really that jolly good fellow. Not like I meet people every day but at least my friends understand me. So, getting into the house, for quite a bit, I was natural and free with everybody but some people didn’t take it too well. Some people thought maybe I had insensitive jokes or played too much, me, on the other end, I’m like, but that’s not how I see it in my heart, that’s not how it was meant to be. But then, the highpoint of it is, now I have learnt that people can always be misinterpreted in their interactions though you have to understand them and interpret yourself better so you don’t come off as being something you’re not or something you don’t plan to be.




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 One of the suspects during the operation



The Police have declared four gang leaders and principal suspects allegedly responsible for the bank robbery in Offa, Kwara State wanted.
No fewer than 17 people including policemen were killed in the bloody attack on five banks on April 5.
Though the names of the suspects are unknown for now, the police also released the CCTV photographs of the suspects to enable the public assist in identifying them and reporting the suspects’ whereabouts for arrest.
The police have also promised to reward anyone with useful information, in addition to the N5million bounty promised by the Kwara State government.
Giving update of investigation conducted so far, the Force Spokesman, Mr Jimoh Moshood in a statement, said: “The Nigeria Police Force is making significant progress in the investigation into the Offa Banks robbery in Kwara state that occurred on 5th April, 2018.
“So far, more than 20 principal suspects have been arrested and their details were released to the public including the following exhibits that were recovered from them; two Beretta pistols, 20 rounds of live ammunition, four phones and SIM cards belonging to victims, some of whom were killed during the attack. All the suspects are cooperating with the Police in the investigation into the incident.”

On the outcome of the recent investigation, Moshood said: “Currently, some of the other gang leaders and principal suspects at large are being identified and their pictures obtained for further investigation.
“To this end, the photographs of these wanted suspects are now being released to the public for assistance from public spirited individuals and general public for information to arrest them.
“They are also being placed on INTERPOL watch list and Red Alert. Other sister security and safety agencies are equally implored to arrest them and hand over to the nearest Police Station or Formation across the country or avail the Police with any information they may have or come across about these suspects.”
The police urged members of the public with useful information on the suspects to call the following Phone numbers; 08062080913, 08126285268, 08032365122, 07056792065, and 08088450152.
The police also promised to protect would be informants.
“Protection of the informant will be guaranteed by the Police and handsome rewards in addition to the pledge of N5million by Kwara State Government await anyone whose information leads to the arrest of these wanted suspects.”
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Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone will be forced to watch the Europa League final against Marseille from the stands after receiving a four-match European ban for insulting a referee, UEFA said on Friday.
Simeone was ordered from the touchline during last week’s 1-1 draw in the first leg of their semi-final with Arsenal after a heated exchange with French referee Clement Turpin.
The Argentine watched Thursday’s 1-0 home win in the return leg, which secured a 2-1 aggregate victory and a place in the final, from the directors’ box at the Wanda Metropolitano.
Simeone will now also miss the May 16 final in Lyon and his side’s first two European matches of next season, while he was hit with a fine of 10,000 euros ($12,000).
UEFA’s disciplinary committee also charged Marseille after away supporters set off fireworks and threw objects during the second leg of their semi-final at Salzburg.
Austria’s Salzburg risk punishment themselves following a pitch invasion by fans and the throwing of objects, as well as a charge of improper conduct levied against club official Harald Lurzer.
Marseille won the tie 3-2 on aggregate despite losing the second leg 2-1 after extra time.
A decision on the cases will be made on May 31.
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The Kogi State High Court sitting in Lokoja yesterday granted an interim order for Senator Dino Melaye representing Kogi West be moved to the National Hospital ,Abuja.
That was 24 hours after a Senior Magistrate Court in Lokoja  denied him bail  and ruled that he be remanded  in police custody for 39 days.
He had been stretchered before Senior Magistrate  Suleiman Abdulahi and charged with supplying illegal arms to two suspects with a view to  committing  various crimes in the state.
In Abuja on Wednesday, the embattled senator was charged with causing damage to government property, attempted suicide and escape from lawful custody.
The Chief Justice of Kogi State, Justice Nasir Ajanah, said the order on Melaye’s transfer to the National Hospital, Abuja, was on account of accused person’s  critical health conditions as espoused by his counsel, Mr. Mike Ozekhome (SAN).
Ozekhome said Melaye is a chronic asthmatic patient who gasped for breath on Thursday while being arraigned and had to be given his inhaler in the courtroom and in the presence of Senior Magistrate Abdulahi.
The high court adjourned till Monday for continuation of hearing in a written bail application filled by Ozekhome  in which he is  asking for variation of the remand order placed on Melaye.
Soon after his arraignment in Lokoja on Thursday, Melaye was moved to the Police Clinic, New Layout, Lokoja.
Ozekhome and other counsel for Melaye drove in a Mercedes Benz 500 on the trail of the ambulance that took the accused from the magistrate court to the clinic on Thursday.
However,unlike last week when Melaye’s fellow Senators rushed to pay him a solidarity visit at the National Hospital,Abuja, none had showed up yesterday in Lokoja to see him.
The Nation gathered that the senator was allowed to see his lawyer and relations in the five-room police clinic.
Melaye had protested being arraigned anywhere in Kogi, saying his life would not be safe.
He was charged along with two others, Kabiru Seidu (31) and Nuhu Salihu (25), before the Senior Magistrate Court 2, Lokoja.
They were arraigned on a seven-count charge of criminal conspiracy and unlawful possession of firearms, contrary to Section 97 (1) of the Penal Code and Section 27 (1) (a) (1) of the Firearms Act CAP P28, Laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 2004.
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