Folarin Kehinde

Self-proclaimed journalist, Kemi Olunloyo has slammed Nollywood actresses, Iyabo Ojo and Tonto Dikeh, over their involvement in the burial of the late singer, Mohbad.

LEADING REPORTERS recalls that Tonto Dikeh and Iyabo Ojo recently showed off Mohbad’s burial casket while offering a sneak peek into their elaborate preparations for the late singer’s funeral.

Taking to her Facebook page, Kemi Olunloyo slammed Iyabo Ojo and Tonto Dikeh for their role in Mohbad’s burial, emphasizing that the casket should not have ben filmed for content.

She wrote, “Nigerians are blasting Tonto and Iyabo Ojo all over the Internet. I am sure if Festus or Priscilla died she would not like anyone to videotape the casket, shopping and post it online.

“Tonto is already a super clout chaser. I came up with idea that Sanwo should give him a befitting burial at Ebony Vaults. You stole the idea and messed it up by videoing it for content. Even MOhbad is singing “wetin be dis one like this” the young man don suffer”

Reacting to the attack, Iyabo Ojo placed a curse on Kemi Olunloyo for bringing her children into the conversation, calling her names, and expressing displeasure at her involvement in the matter.

The actress, who had previously mocked Kemi over her Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), challenged the journalist to reveal her current location.

She wrote, “Kem kem oloriburuku, Agbaya, oni urgent 2k, ex convict, oni ptsd ofo, i hear say you dey Ghana, why are you running now, the next time you mention my children’s name or wish them death, Ogun lo ma pa e danu la se edumare …… Madam, fake jonalist, oni iro aiye, ole aji malt worldwide, oni bo ni nu eleyi lo te yii, you will go back to your original home sweet home seee, I promise you that……. you go hear wieeeeeee,

Abeg, who knows her current location DM me….. them no go cover your own face enter naija for night, na oju mo mo you go enter …….. dey cry like owiwi wa fe la”

Kemi responded, calling Iyabo the “Queen Mother of OLOSHOS” and dismissing the accusations. She claimed to be teaching African mothers about the dangers of drug abuse and mentioned her recent travels.

Kemi Olunloyo also accused Iyabo Ojo of filming other people’s children’s caskets for clout and warned of the consequences.

She wrote “Queen Mother of OLOSHOS. I’m loving these distractions on #justice4mohbad #AuntyKemKem#Ajimalt

You’re planning the funeral of a cultist and musician with a history of drug trafficking and drug use. I can’t even attend the reception to come and steal malt. You’re venturing into evil territory.

“I was in Haatso and Accraa, don’t live there permanently. The Assignment was even announced on the @ndlea_nigeria spaces on my last day.

“I’m teaching African moms how to teach their kids the dangers of drug abuse. What are you doing for African youth? Did 18mos campaign for Nigeria, I don’t have your time Iyabo Queen Mother awon OLOSHOS. Life is more than selling wigs and creams.

“I dey Senegal 🇸🇳 now. Ghana was 🇬🇭May and August my 60th 🎂 Sierra Leone🇸🇱June 🗳️ Togo 🇹🇬July Tomorrow Abidjan🇨🇮

“STOP FILMING OTHER PEOPLE’S CHILDREN’S CASKETS FOR CLOUT. You’re inviting the wrath of the devil “

A nationwide blackout is likely as the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) has directed its members to commence total mobilisation to ensure compliance with the directive of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to embark on an indefinite strike.

The NLC had declared an indefinite nationwide strike to pressure the federal government to address the hardships associated with fuel subsidy removal.

The NUEE, in a notice signed by its acting general secretary, Dominic Igwebike, on Thursday, urged its members to comply with the directive and stop work from the early hours of Tuesday.

The NUEE members’ strike could throw the country into darkness, given the workers’ critical roles in electricity distribution in the country.

NUEE urged its members to withdraw its services and participate in street protests and rallies “until the government responds to our demands”.

Part of the notice read:

“Further to the NLC National Executive Council meeting held on September 26, 2023, and the Joint Press Conference of NLC and Trade Union Congress over the untold hardships being faced by Nigerians as a consequence of the high price of petroleum resulting from the removal of fuel subsidy as well as other anti-labour policies by the government, the NLC and TUC have declared an indefinite and total shutdown of the nation beginning on zero hours of Tuesday, October 3 2023.

“Hence, we are to totally withdraw our services and participate in street protests and rallies until the Government responds to our demands.

“Please note that withdrawal of Services nationwide commences from 0.00 hours of Tuesday, October 3, 2023.

“You are encouraged to work with the leadership of State Executive Councils of the congress in your various states with a view to having a successful action.”

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has placed a ban on Nigeria’s October 1st independence anniversary celebrations across the Southeast.

IPOB’s spokesman, Emma Powerful, urged people of the Southeast to shun the Independence Day celebration in the region.

Powerful claimed that the Nigerian state detests Igbos and has rejected all efforts to treat people of the Southeast equally.

In a statement signed by Powerful, IPOB urged state governors and political leaders to shun the October 1st independence day celebration across the Southeast.

Parts of the statement read: “The global family and movement of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) ably led by the Supreme leader Mazi Nnamdi KANU hereby call on Biafrans both home and in diaspora to shun participation in the Nigeria Independent day celebration on 1st October 2023

“Every sensible Biafra citizen must understand that Nigeria detests Biafrans, particularly Ndigbo. Nigeria has rejected all our efforts to be treated as equal citizens. Nigeria has marginalized Biafrans politically and economically. Since Nigeria has rejected us, we have also rejected Nigeria and her celebrations.

“The Nigeria Government and Nigeria citizens have time after time demonstrated that we are not part of them, and therefore, we must do everything possible to liberate ourselves from the bondage of Nigeria. Even a fool would have come to the realization that Nigeria is not for Ndigbo and Biafrans after the shenanigan that they called 2023 elections.

“As Nigeria’s government plans to celebrate her flag Independence from Britain, we advise Eastern Region Governors and Political leaders to shun the October 1st Independence celebration in our region. Moreso, we advise Biafrans not to attend any Independence celebration anywhere within Biafra territory or outside of it.

“Hence, IPOB has banned the Independence Day celebration and flying of Nigeria flags in any part of Biafraland on October 1st, 2023.”

Unknown gunmen have ambushed and abducted a retired Major-General in Imo State.

The victim, identified simply as Maj Gen RC Duru (rtd), was abducted last weekend in Orji General area, Owerri North Local Government Area of Imo State.

It was learnt that the Major-General was driving himself in a black Mercedes Benz ML jeep when the gunmen ambushed him.

“He was kidnapped by 4 persons in a Toyota Sienna,” a signal obtained by SaharaReporters read.

“The kidnappers went with his vehicle and checkpoints were informed. His phone 08033567459 was tracked to Mba Itoli in Imo State before it was switched off,” a source said.

“Efforts are ongoing to locate the kidnappers and rescue the rtd General. All are requested to make efforts using all contacts (though discretely) to hasten return of the kidnapped General.

“Maj Gen Duru is a member of 33rd Regular and NDC 18.”

Aside government officials and facilities, the military and officials of other security agencies have been targets of attacks by gunmen in the South-East.

The Nigerian government has accused pro-Biafra group, IPOB of being responsible for the deadly attacks in the region.

But the group has repeatedly denied its involvement in the attacks.

The election petition tribunal sitting in Jos, Plateau State capital, on Friday, sacked the speaker of the state house of assembly, Hon Moses Sule.

The speaker, who is a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was sacked alongside Danjuma Azi, member representing Jos North West constituency in the assembly.

The tribunal, however, declared the former majority leader of the house, Hon. Naanlong Daniel and Hon. Mark Na’ah, all of the All Progressive Congress (APC) as winners of March 18 election.

The petitioner had challenged the sponsorship of the Sule and Azi on the grounds that the PDP was not qualified to participate in the election for lack of party structure.

Delivering the judgment, the tribunal led by Muhammad Tukur said PDP was not qualified to sponsor the respondents for the election.

He held that as the party did not have structure, “nothing can stand on nothing”.

The tribunal further held that the PDP disobeyed the order of Justice S P Gang of Plateau State High Court delivered on November 26, 2020 which ordered the party to conduct ward congresses.

Justice Tukur said the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) failed to tendered any authentic document that showed there was repeated congress by the party in 2021, as claimed by the respondents.

Tukur-led panel had sacked two PDP lawmakers of the state assembly, on Thursday.

Nigerian Tourism Minister Lola Ade-John has reportedly been hospitalised in Abuja after suffering acute poisoning.

According to report Ade-John, 60, was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Jabi, shortly after she started manifesting symptoms of poisoning, according to the sources.

Peoples Gazette cited sources close to her family, stating that she had been at the facility for four days as of Friday morning.

The minister, a career banker and tech investor has been on a machine to aid her breathing, the sources said. The specifics as to what substance she ingested and how could not be immediately established, according to the publication.

The publication further reports that her worsening situation has further set the family against the government, with the permanent secretary of her ministry said to be in disagreement as to whether she should continue receiving treatment at a public hospital or be moved to a better-equipped private facility downtown.

The permanent secretary, Ngozi Onwudike, was said to have insisted that the minister should not be transferred because the FMC is a public hospital and its services wouldn’t attract substantial charges to the government, a position her family rebuffed. But they remained with her as they could not raise funds to move her to a private hospital, the sources said.

Ade-John assumed the role of minister in August, appointed by President Bola Tinubu. She stood out as one of the cabinet members selected outside the traditional political circles. Having resided in London for several years, she was called upon by the president to return to the country and serve.

The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Senator Dino Melaye has promised to retire All Progressives Congress to political obituary.

He stated this in Lokoja during the inauguration of the PDP Local Government election campaign committee of the 21 local government councils held at the party Secretariat on Thursday.

The former Kogi West Senator who berated the ruling party over alleged maladministration, non-payment of salaries, and insecurity, admonished electorates not to be intimidated, before, during and after the November Governorship election.

He said Kogi State has become a laughing stock among the comity of States, stressing that, the present administration has succeeded in dividing the people along ethnic and religious lines.

Melaye, while appreciating the Local Government Chairmen for their steadfastness towards securing victory for the party, posited that, when elected, Kogi State will be wearing a new look.

The PDP candidate said ” This election is a walkover for PDP because of maladministration, poverty, non-payment of salaries, gratuity, promotion are not being cash backed and many more. The people of Kogi State are not happy as they are looking for a messiah that will save them from captivity.