Asa sue Joeboy 300 million naira over copyright
‘I no be soft meat’, Joeboy replies Nigerian singer, Joseph Akinfenwa Donus popularly known as Joeboy has finally reacted to the N300m copyright infringement notice slammed on him by singer, Asa. The 40-year-old Nigerian-French singer Asa sued Joeboy for illegally using her composition on his new song. In August, Joeboy premiered his sophomore song titled Contour. In a copyright infringement notice drafted and shared by her legal counsels on September 30, Asa accused Joeboy of using her musical composition on his new song “Contour” without her permission. In the suit, Asa claims that she had created the composition on 22, September 2020 during a recording session with Tempoe, the producer of ‘Contour’. Asa demanded that the song be removed from all digital platforms within 24 hours and also asked that the sum of 300,000,000 naira be paid alongside a 60% publishing split on the song. Joeboy, however, replied Asa on his Instagram story, calling her bluff for giving him 24 hours…
Nigeria @62: Peter Obi’s full speech October 1, 2022
2023: Peter Obi would have been humiliated if he had remained in PDP — Hon Serguis Ogun Fellow Nigerians, as our dear country marks her 62nd Independence anniversary, I bring you fraternal greetings. Even as we remain thankful, prayerful and hopeful for a brighter future; we are mindful that many Nigerians are resigned, frustrated and tired of the many years of leadership failure. Many of our compatriots remain in captivity held by bandits; millions are living in IDP camps as their homes are now part of ungoverned spaces. Many Nigerian children go to bed hungry. Such people can hardly fathom the concept of independence and freedom; let alone a valid basis for celebration. At 62, rather than celebrate our patriotism, nationhood, unity, strength and diversity, Nigerians continue to grapple with the challenges of bad governance, replete with insecurity, worsening economy, corruption, and various forms of abuse of public offices and all manners of impunity. Each new day in Nigeria, instead of…
Tinubu absent as Atiku, Peter Obi, Kwankwaso, others sign Peace Accord
The Presidential Candidates of various political parties in Nigeria have converged in Abuja to sign a national Peace Accord ahead of the 2023 election POLITICS NIGERIA recalls that a former Head of State and Chairman, National Peace Committee, Abdulsalami Abubakar, had stated that politicians contesting the 2023 general election had to sign a peace pact. Abdulsalami made this known on last Thursday, September 22, in Minna, Niger State, after a meeting with the committee members. He stated that during electioneering campaigns, politicians and their supporters created incitements which could endanger the country’s peace. He said; “The pattern of public communication among political actors, their publicity agents, spokespersons, and media consultants has amplified the potential for personal attacks, insults, and incitement.” “It has shifted focus away from issue-based campaigns, to consolidating identity politics and the politics of thuggery.” The signing of peace commenced today at the International Conference Centre, Abuja. The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, Atiku of the…
Peter Obi promises 100m poor Nigerians – access to free medical care
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Mr Peter Obi, promises 100m poor Nigerians ‘access to free medical care’ Mixed reactions have trailed the promise by the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, stating that his administration will prioritise the welfare of the poor Nigerians if elected. Obi said youths would be the proponent of his agenda to transform the economy. “If elected the next president of Nigeria, youths would be the main proponents of my main agenda to transform Nigeria from a consuming nation to a producing nation. The two main components of this agenda are human capital development and finance.” Yellow Page mobile Obi further said health and education are vital to the development of the country, promising to ensure “at least 100 million poor Nigerians have access to free medical care”. “Given the role of health in reinforcing education in the measure of productivity, my leadership will pay serious attention to the health system…
England boss Southgate speaks on future after Nations League Relegation
England manager Gareth Southgate has said he is likely to be sacked if the Three Lions have a disastrous World Cup. England have had a disastrous run ever since they lost on penalties to Italy at Wembley at the Euro 2020 tournament. . They lost over the weekend to the Azurri that sealed their relegation from UEFA Nations League A to B. Quizzed about his future, Southgate said that all depends on what happens at the world cup. He said, “Ultimately, I will be judged on what happens at the World Cup. “Contracts are irrelevant as managers can have three, four or five-year deals but you accept that if results are not good enough, it is time to go your separate ways. “Why would I be any different? I am not arrogant enough to think my contract is going to protect me in any way.”
FG to partner private sector to Establish Modular Refinery in Niger Delta
The Ministry of Niger Delta has made public, plans to partner with the private sector for the establishment of a modular refinery in the Niger Delta region. This was made known via a communiqué issued at the end of the 5th meeting of the National Council On Niger Delta (NCND) held at Ibom Icon and Golf Resort, Uyo, Akwa Ibom state from Monday 12th through Thursday 15th September 2022. The Council had, during the meeting, resolved that the ministry and the nine states constituting the Niger Delta region initiate a platform to facilitate the organized private sector to establish a modular refinery using the model of the Presidential Artisanal Gold Mining initiative. The Presidential Artisanal Gold Mining Development Initiative (PAGMI) is a comprehensive artisanal and small-scale gold mining development programme, launched in 2019 to foster the formalization and integration of artisanal gold mining activities into Nigeria’s legal, economic, and institutional framework. Recall that Nigeria had produced, for the first time ever,…
Lagos Assembly Aspirant, Kome, Sues INEC, PDP Over Removal Of Name as Party’s Candidate
Lagos Assembly aspirant, Kome, sues INEC, PDP over removal of name as party’s candidate People Democratic Party, PDP, Lagos House of Assembly election for Ikeja 1 Constituency, Dr. John Okoro Kome, has dragged the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, the party and one Abiodun Ezekiel Olufolarinwa, before Justice D.E. Osiagor of a Federal High Court, Lagos for removing his name as the winner of the election and the party’s candidate. In an originating summon filed before the court by his counsel Don Akaegbu, against INEC, PDP, and Olufolarinwa as 1st, 2nd and 3rd defendants respectively, Kome is challenging INEC and PDP for submitting the name of the 3rd as the winner of the election in which he (Kome) was the actual winner. In an Affidavit in support of the originating Summon, Kome explained that having purchased the party’s nomination form, screened and cleared by the party, he contested in the election with the 3rd defendants as the only two contestants for…
Terrorists Attack Military Checkpoint In Abuja, kill Soldiers In Shootout
Terrorists attack Military checkpoint in Abuja, kill soldiers in shootout An unknown number of soldiers were said to have been killed on Thursday night by Boko Haram terrorists stormed an Army checkpoint around Zuma Rock, the border between FCT and Niger State. Sources said the terrorists arrived Zuma Rock on the axis of Madalla and Suleija along the Abuja-Kaduna highway, at about 8.30p.m., and took the soldiers by surprise, opening fire from different angles. “They were shooting continuously at the checkpoint for more almost one hour, and soldiers at the checkpoint were fighting back. But after a while, the shooting stopped,” a source said. The sources said the terrorists later abandoned their mission of moving into Abuja and retreated towards Kaduna axis. While retreating, the bandits who were said to be in several motorbikes, reportedly attacked some villages and shops in Madalla and carried foodstuff on their motorbikes before bolting. Following the retreat of the terrorists, more troops and equipment from…
Buhari Approves Lekki Deep Seaport For Commercial Operations
Buhari approves Lekki Deep Seaport for commercial operations FG hands over 57 oil fields to Matrix, Ardova, others President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the designation of Lekki Deep Seaport as a Customs Port and Approved Wharf. This is contained in the official Twitter handle of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) on Friday. It stated that the Managing Director, Mr Mohammed Bello-Kokoin, in a letter through the Ministry of Transportation, secured the approval for the port to be gazetted in line with extant laws. With the approval and level of preparedness, the port is set for berthing commercial vessels before year-end.
Portable – Apologises After His Disqualification From Headies, Urges Fans to vote
Portable apologises after his disqualification from Headies, urges fans to vote Nigerian music star, singer Habeeb Okikiola, aka Portable, has apologized to the organizers of Headies Awards following his reckless comment on death threat. His apology comes days after he was disqualified from participating in the awards. Portable posted in a video, stated, “Headies, make una no vex.” The Zazu crooner encouraged fans to vote, saying, “Okay, keep voting, keep voting. Headies Awards. Recall that Portable was earlier disqualified from the 15th edition of Headies Awards scheduled to hold this year. The organizers had stated that the singer was the founder of ‘One million Boys’, a suspected cult group in Lagos. Headies organizers stated, “The decision to disqualify Mr Okikiola is accentuated by a series of misdemeanors by Mr Okikiola via his social media platforms. “We shall not condone reckless and uncouth statements from artists and hereby disassociate ourselves from any individual linked to such assembly or activities linked to him…
