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Fun, Frills and Thrills as ASHNY Releases Debut Album

It was an impressive and colourful outing as family, friends and fans celebrate ASHNY as the rising songstress launches her debut album titled \’ Ashny Ain\’t Playing\’. The event that was held on Sunday October 15, 2023 at the Montana Residence, GRA Ikeja, Lagos, witnessed several layers of engagement including the ASHNY brand showcase, the album listening, music videos launch, surprise birthday package, the ‘Ain’t Playing’ album launch and the unexpected proposal from her fiance. ASHNY, born Ashionye Charity Edike from Delta state of Nigeria, who is a phenomenal voice box, actor and fashion designer shut down everywhere with her charismatic ‘Char Char’ band nicknamed from her name Charity. They gave live performances of several songs from the album that got the audience spellbound. The music was invigorating, fresh, engaging and classy. Eedris Abdulkareem, Gbenga Adeyinka, Yaw, Dekunle Fuji, Jafextra, Dotun Adesua, Godwin Aruwayo, OTB, DJ Hotega amongst several other guest celebrities and notable VIP\’s pulled a surprise attendance. The performances by the hosts Coyman and Dynamic V., Bash, Jojo Bodybeats and Countryman held everyone locked. The *Ashny Ain\’t Playing* Album is a 10 track masterpiece that has a genius touch in sonic projection from producers like Lychy, Lowkeyz, Sossick and Daihard beats. Songs from the album are written by Ashny and the project producer and director, Koffi Tha Guru who is also the brand manager and A&R. Koffi Tha Guru, who is also the only African entertainer and comedian to have an award in every field of entertainment announced at the event that one of the hit singles from the album ‘OVERCOME’ will soon be made expansively into a movie ‘Birth Of A Nightingale’ starring Ashny as the lead character alongside Yinka Davies, Yaw and many others. Ashny Ain’t Playing is an Afropop and soul body of work that captures true life, love, family, fun, groove, desire, pain, celebration, fulfilment, consciousness and some other emotions that puts the musical contraption. Ashny AIN’T PLAYING contains 10 tracks including: 1.Ain\’t Playing 2.Give me more 3.Volup 4.Fe Mi 5.Middle of something 6.Lover Lover 7.Gbemileke 8.Overcome 9.Jewel 10. We All Mad It has taken about three years to complete work on the project that saw Ashny writing most of her songs and others written by Koffi Tha Guru who also is the A&R and business manager of the brand. Producers on the album include award winning producer Sossick, Lowkeyz, Lychy and Daihard beats. You can follow @ashnyofficial on social media platforms or visit www.ashnymusic.com for download and updates Here are the faces at the event 363 Views

Court Sentences Trigger Happy Police Officer To Death

A high court sitting in Lagos has sentenced Drambi Vandi, the officer involved in the killing of Bolanle Raheem, a lawyer, to death by hanging. Ibironke Harrison, the trial judge, in her ruling on Monday, convicted Vandi of a one-count charge of murder. If you recall, Bolanle Raheem, a lawyer was shot and murdered at close range on Christmas Day by Vandi, the policeman attached to Ajiwe Police Di- vision, Ajah, Lagos. 395 Views

ASHNY AIN\’T PLAYING!

For a lady to rise and shine in the competitive music industry highly dominated by guys requires creativity, tenacity, spontaneity and consistency. With the above mentioned qualities, ASHNY, the rising songstress born Ashionye Charity Edike, not only laying claims to fame, she is set to stamp her authority in the music circuit. Ashny is a true musical virtuoso, her enchanting melodies and musical dexterity sways one easily and gets one hooked. Her debut EP titled ‘Rough Play’ that contained ‘Tinini’, ‘Ori’, ‘Under’, ‘More’, ‘Ogogoro’ among other good songs, was what ASHNY used to announce her arrival in the music scene. And comes October 15, 2023, at Montana Residence in Ikeja GRA, Lagos, captains of the industry and those who matter in the entertainment industry will gather to witness the release of ASHNY\’s highly anticipated self-titled album. ‘ASHNY- (AIN’T PLAYING)’, the 10-track album parades the hit singles, ‘Overcome’, ‘Fe Mi’ and the enchanting tune, ‘Middle of something’ amongst many other engaging tracks like ‘We All Mad’, ‘Gbemileke’, ‘Lover Lover’ ‘Jewel’ etc. ASHNY truly ain\’t playing as an aside from being a diva, ASHNY is a famous clothier and a siren of a silver screen. She has featured in movies like ‘Ropo’s Race’ (alongside Koffi Tha Guru, Sir Shina Peters, Salawa Abeni, Yemi Shodimu, Omobaba etc.), Mumble Jumble, Scama O Rama, Hotel Security, One Good Shoe, Ghost Writer, A Maid Solution, Senior Man etc She is scheduled to be the major act in a forthcoming ‘own-music driven’ movie ‘Birth Of A Nightingale’(The Overcomer) As a fashion stylist and clothes designer, ASHNY owns ASHIONYE, the clothing brand, which has provided outfits for numerous elite clientele and soft wears for the likes of Koffi Tha Guru and Obesere for music video shoots. ASHNY several videos are in the works and you can watch her virtual video for ‘Fe Mi’ amongst others on YouTube. You can catch Ashny on her social media handles @ashnyofficial 578 Views

Mohbad: We\’ve responded to police enquiry since September 28, 2023- NDLEA

Following media enquiries on the claim by the Lagos state police command at a press conference on Friday 6th October 2023 that it was yet to get a response from the NDLEA on social media allegations bordering on alleged arrest and detention of the late artiste, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, aka MohBad, the Agency will like to state that indeed its response was sent and received by the police since Thursday 28th September 2023. Indeed, to show the seriousness with which the Agency treated the issue, our formal response dated Thursday 28th September 2023 was sent by flight to Lagos, delivered and received by the police on Thursday 28th September. The summary of our response is reproduced below for the benefit of the inquiring public: “We also heard the unsubstantiated allegation on social media that Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, aka MohBad, was arrested and detained by NDLEA on the 24th of February 2022 and given a substance to drink. In response to this allegation, we wish to state categorically that MohBad was never arrested nor was he ever detained in the custody of the NDLEA on the said date or any other date before or after. Foregoing being the case, the issue of giving him any substance to drink does not arise.” 329 Views

Auxiliary nurse \’injected\’ Mohbad to death- Police revealed

The Police in Lagos on Friday attributed the immediate cause of the death of late singer, Mohbad to Ms. Feyisayo Ogedengbe, the auxiliary nurse who administered a cocktail of injections to him at his Lekki, Lagos residence hours before he passed on. Mr. Idowu Owohunwa, the Lagos State Commissioner of Police told journalists that the nurse is now regarded as the prime suspect in the death of the musician. The Police Commissioner said the auxiliary nurse was invited by a friend of the deceased musician, Ayobami Sadiq, also known as ‘Spending’ to treat him on 11 September 2023, but she came the next day during which she administered a cocktail of injections directly led to the death of the singer. The Police Commissioner added that the nurse and other experts corroborated that the cocktail of injections led to Mohbad’s death. Owohunwa said: “The Auxiliary Nurse who was contacted and invited by Ayobami Sadiq (a.k.a Spending), a friend to Mohbad, on 11th September 2023 to treat the singer at the deceased’s residence at Lekki-Lagos. “She eventually came on Tuesday, 12th September 2023 and administered three different injections which are believed to have occasioned the chain of reactions that directly resulted in the death of the singer She acknowledged that the injections she administered to the deceased triggered the reactions which eventually led to Mohbad’s death. Other expert opinions and witnesses corroborated her admittance. “Her actions of administering doses of Tetanus Toxoid, Paracetamol (IV) and Ceftriaxone injection (IV) on Mohbad at his residence on 12th September 2023 immediately and directly triggered the reactions (including vomiting, goose bumps, convulsion) that eventually resulted in the singer’s death. This criminal liability is further heightened granted the evidential fact that as an auxiliary nurse, she is not qualified to administer such medications or function as a qualified nurse. She also did this in a non-clinical environment and in a professionally negligent manner that negated standard medical protocols.” 460 Views

After 27 Years, Suspect Arrested for 2pac’s Death!

A man has been arrested in Las Vegas over the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur, who was shot dead in 1996. Duane \”Keffe D\” Davis was arrested early on Friday morning. The exact charge or charges were not immediately clear. A formal indictment is expected later on Friday, according to reports. According to Sky News, the arrest represents a long-awaited break in a case that has frustrated investigators and fascinated the public ever since the hip-hop star was killed on the Las Vegas Strip 27 years ago. More details soon 416 Views

MohBad Was Brought In Dead, Lagos Hospital Releases Statement

Perez Medcare Hospital, where singer Ilerioluwa Aloba aka MohBad was allegedly taken to, has released a statement concerning the singer\’s death. In the statement shared on its Instagram page on Monday night, the hospital stated that the singer was brought in dead at the hospital. The hospital also debunked rumours that the singer was admitted into the hospital. The statement partly read, \”The attention of the management of Perez Medcare Hospital has been drawn to the misleading and false information being circulated in some social media platforms that Mr. Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba (AKA Mobbed) died in our medical facility. \”We consider it pertinent to put on record that at about 04:30pm on the 12th of September 2023, the lifeless body of Mr. Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba (AKA Mohbad) was brought to our medical facility and our medical team immediately sprang into action and after assessment, it was discovered that there was no sign of life, no central or peripheral pulse, no heartbeat, no recordable vital signs and his pupils were fixed and dilated. \”On attempting CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation), rigor mortis (stiffening of some parts of the body in relation to death) was observed and the persons who brought him to our facility were informed that it was a case of BID (Brought in dead). \”Upon enquiry about the circumstances leading to the emergency, our team was informed that the deceased was being treated at home by a nurse and that she administered injections on him. \”Our team thereafter advised that the body be taken to the nearest Government Hospital where he can be deposited in the morgue. \”Let it be known that Mr. Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba (AKA Mohbad) was not a patient of Perez Medcare Hospital and was never admitted at our hospital at any material time whatsoever. \”Also, the nurse who was said to be administering treatment on him at home is not a staff of Perez Medcare Hospital and the video of the medical facility circulating In the media space in which the late Mr. Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba (AKA Mohbad) is seen alive and receiving treatment is not Perez Medcare Hospital.\” 608 Views

ATEA Returns To Ghana for Sixth Edition

Having held the fifth edition successfully in Nigeria, the organizers of the Africa Top entrepreneurs Awards (ATEA), have returned to Ghana, the originating country.  Scheduled for Saturday, October 28th, 2023, the sixth edition of ATEA will be hosted in Accra, the capital city of Ghana after its 5th edition been held in Lagos State, the commercial centre of Nigeria last year. ATEA, which was established in 2018 by Aketesia Group Media is being run consistently and has impacted many lives through its numerous seminars and skills training across Africa. The scheme that is taking a continental shape will acknowledge, appreciate and reward budding entrepreneurs who are making monumental impact on the continent. Speaking on the reason to host the 6th edition in Ghana , famous Ghanaian actress and renowned youth entrepreneur, Regina Adu Safowaah said, \”We intend to host it at the headquarters (HOME) Where the brand was established, Ghana. \”Our nominees consist of Emerging and giant entrepreneurs from Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Senegal, Namibia, Kenya etc pushing entrepreneurship to their respective chosen field. Plans are already underway for the 7th edition tentatively scheduled to be held in Kenya or South Africa\”, she concluded. 387 Views

Olayemi Cardoso Assumes Duty As Acting CBN Governor

Dr. Olayemi Michael Cardoso, recently nominated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has on Friday, September 22, 2023, formally assumed duty, in an acting capacity, as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), pending his confirmation by the Senate. This follows the resignation of Mr. Godwin Emefiele as Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Similarly, the Deputy-Governors-Designate have also assumed duty, in acting capacities, sequel to the formal resignation of Mr. Folashodun Shonubi, Mrs. Aishah Ahmad, Mr. Edward Lametek Adamu, and Dr. Kingsley Obiora as Deputy Governors of the CBN. Dr. Cardoso and his colleagues subscribed to the relevant oaths of office at a brief ceremony held at the Bank’s Head Office in Abuja, on Friday, September 2023, and have since settled down to the task of administering monetary and financial sector policies of the Federal Government. An Economic and Development Policy Advisor, Financial Sector Leader, former Chairman Citi Nigeria and Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget in Lagos, Cardoso brings over three decades of managerial experience on board. He is an alumnus of Aston University, Birmingham, United Kingdom, where he studied managerial and administrative studies. He also holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration from the Harvard Kennedy School, United States of America. It will be recalled that Dr. Cardoso and his colleagues were appointed to their respective positions at the Bank on September 15, 2023, subject to their confirmation by the Senate. 367 Views

All You Need To Know As Investigation on Mohbad’s Death Commences

Following the death of Ileri Oluwa Oladimeji AKA Mohbad. ‘M’ Aged 27yrs which occurred in the month of September 12th 2023, and in the overriding public interest the Police Command has setup a special investigative team to unravel the circumstances surrounding the death of the Afropop star dim too soon. The investigation is to identify witnesses and culprits if any, and any person that will be helpful to the investigative process, and deploy processes and other technological tools to aid the investigative course in line with the relevant provisions of the Nigeria’s laws. MEMBERSHIP OF THE TEAM TERMS OF REFERENCE The Committee is to carry out discreet investigation which covers the following areas: a. Exhumation b. Autopsy/toxicology / histology c. Scene visit d. Hospital/ Medical Report e. Records of Suspects/witnesses statements 4. Time Frame INTERIM REPORT WITHIN 2 WEEKS SPECIAL INVESTIGATION TEAM ON MOHBAD CASE 1. DET. ACP SAHEED KASSIM – Head 2. DET. CSP CRIS ONYEISI 3. DET. SP MASTA ALH. BUNU 4. DET. SP IBRAHIM A. YUSUF 5. DET. DSP AHMED ABDULLAHI 6. DET. ASP ODERINDE GALFAR 7. DET. ASP ALABI BOLANLE 8. DET. ASP MOHAMMED YUSU 9. DET. INSPR. ADESIDA ADEFISAYO 10.DET. INSPR. AMEH MICHAEL 10.DET. INSPR. OISA ROSELINE 12.DET. INSPR. MAYOWA OWOEYE 13.DET. INSPR. BABATUNDE VICTOR LEGAL TEAM 1. SP CARDOSO YETUNDE ESQ – OC Legal 2. DSP UMAR BELLO ESQ – Legal Officer 3. ASP AUGUSTINE NWABUISI ESQ – Legal Officer FORENSIC TEAM 1 DET. CSP AYITU AKPAMA – Team Leader 2 DET. INSPR ELIZABETH OLOKODE – Member 3 DET. INSPR QUEEN AGOFURE – Member 358 Views

Joint Nigerian Army Bursts IPOB/ESN Combatants Hideouts In Abia, Enugu, Recover Artillery Guns

Joint troops of 82 Division Nigerian Army and the Nigerian Police have neutralised 3 combatants of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed affiliate, Eastern Security Network (ESN) in a fierce encounter that ensued during a clearance operation in the early hours of Monday 18 September 2023 at Igboro Forest, between Arochukwu and Ohafia Local Government Areas of Abia state. On winning the fire fight, the troops wasted no time destroying several hideous camps used by members of the groups to perpetrate heinous crimes. The camps were uncovered, after several weeks of credible surveillance revealed that IPOB/ESN were using the forest as a combat training ground for their members and as a base for planning and launching attacks on targeted civilians, security operatives and government facilities in the state. On further exploiting the camp, the gallant troops recovered several weapons and ammunition, amongst others. The Items recovered include One improvised 16 Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL) Gun mounted on a vehicle, One improvised 12 MBRL Gun, One improvised 6 MBRL Gun, One AK 47 Rifle, One Dane Gun, 6 locally made Rocket Launchers, four Improvised Explosive Devices, five Fragmental Jackets, One Baofeng Radio, Military Camouflage Uniforms and several assorted charms. In a similar development that also took place in the early hours of today, 18 September 2023, same troops of 82 Division NA in synergy with the Nigerian Police Force, acting on credible intelligence busted IPOB/ESN hideout at Ezioha Mgbowo in Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu state. The armed fighters were perfecting plans to enforce the illegal sit-at-home order in the area, when the vigilant troops swooped on them. The armed fighters, who opened fire on sighting troops approaching their camp were however defeated in the fire fight that followed, as the troops responded with overwhelming fire power, neutralizing three of the fighters, while others fled in disarray. The troops recovered three Pump Action Guns and 10 Machetes from the fleeing fighters. 319 Views