July 2024 – Obasempire entertainment

Kumuyi Criticizes Ushers For Headcover Requirement At Deeper Life Church

July 31, 2024 (updated July 31, 2024) Published by kunmybabs3

Obasempire reports that Pastor Williams Kumuyi, the General Superintendent of Deeper Life Bible Church, has criticized ushers who require women to cover their heads before entering the church.

In a recent sermon, Kumuyi labeled the practice as an embarrassment and advised ushers to cease enforcing it.

He stated that

“Somebody is coming to our church for the first time. And she happens to be a lady not covering her head. We ask the person to cover her head before coming in. We don’t know whether the person does not even know God. We confront her out there before she even enters the church. We don’t know if she does not know how to pray or prophesy. But we impose rules on her.

If I were the person, I would wonder what kind of church is this? If they treat me like a primary school girl, that will be my last time coming to the church.

If I don’t tell you maybe nobody will tell you. There are some wives who dress shabbily and are no longer attractive to the man. There are some single sisters that are not presentable. Anybody who is looking for the will of God may not be attracted to them. The Bible says every woman that prayeth or prophesies. The reason why you are covering is either you are praying or prophesying.”

Kumuyi added that because of persistent covering there will be “heat in the hair and it will emit odour,” Women who practice such according to him, “put themselves in bondage because they never read the word.”

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Onyeka Onwenu Dies After Collapsing At Lagos Birthday Party

July 31, 2024 (updated July 31, 2024) Published by kunmybabs3

Obasempire reports that tragedy befell on Tuesday night when Nigeria’s legendary singer and songwriter, Onyeka Onwenu, fainted and passed away shortly after her performance at a birthday celebration in Lagos.

In a surprising development, the celebrated artist, fondly referred to as the ‘Elegant Stallion,’ reportedly died at Reddington Hospital in Lagos after collapsing at a private event.

Sources close to the family revealed that Onwenu was at a friend’s birthday party and had just performed on stage. After finishing her set, she returned to her seat and abruptly collapsed.

Emergency responders were promptly called, and she was transported to the hospital in Victoria Island, where she was later declared deceased. The exact cause of death remains unconfirmed.

The source who spoke on the condition of anonymity said: “It is very sad. Onyeka Onwenu just performed at the birthday of Mrs. Stella Okoli of Emzor Pharmaceuticals this night and after performing, she slumped. She was taken to Reddington Hospital but couldn’t make it.”

Onwenu, born on May 31, 1952, was a multifaceted artist whose career spanned over four decades. She was not only a renowned singer and songwriter but also an actress, journalist, and politician.

Onwenu’s music, which blended genres including highlife, reggae, and pop, often addressed social and political issues. Some of her most popular songs include “One Love,” “Iyogogo,” and “Ekwe.”

Beyond her musical career, Onwenu was known for her political activism and involvement. She served as the chairperson of the Imo State Council for Arts and Culture. She was appointed Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer of the National Centre for Women Development.

In March this year, Onwenu had revealed that she was putting together a film that will focus on her experiences spanning several decades in the music industry. She had expressed her excitement to share her personal story of how Nigerian music has changed over time.

She had also talked about plans to collaborate with up-and-coming musicians to release her iconic songs in a compilation of rebranded songs expected to be released later this year.

It is not known yet if the feature documentary or remix of her iconic songs had been concluded before her death.

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Tinubu Approves Crude Oil Sales In Naira To Local Refineries

July 30, 2024 (updated July 30, 2024) Published by kunmybabs3

Obasempire reports that the Federal Executive Council (FEC), led by President Bola Tinubu, has authorized the sale of crude oil to local refineries, including the Dangote Refinery, in naira.

The move aims to decrease Nigeria’s reliance on the U.S. dollar and strengthen the local currency.

Zacch Adedeji, the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), revealed the decision after the FEC meeting on Monday.

He noted that President Tinubu has directed the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited to execute this directive without delay.

Adedeji said: “The attitude of Mr President is thinking outside the box to solve Nigeria’s problem and actually to localised the solutions to Nigeria’s problem.

“He has approved through the Council that effective immediately, that NNPC get engaged with local refineries and we are starting that with Dangote Refinery. That the sales of crude oil to Dangote Refinery be denominated in naria and also the sales of byproducts from Dangote Refinery to distributors also be conducted in naira.

“And what does it mean to our economy? One, the pressure on foreign exchange will be reduced.

“President Tinubu is committed to innovative solutions for Nigeria’s challenges and this move to sell crude oil in naira to local refineries exemplifies this approach,” Adedeji stated. “Adedeji explained the economic implications of this decision.

Currently, Nigeria spends between 30% to 40% of its foreign exchange on importing petroleum products. “We spend approximately $660 million monthly, which amounts to $7.92 billion annually,”

he noted. “With this new policy, we anticipate a reduction of at least 90% in these costs. Transactions in naira will stabilize the pump price and reduce our reliance on foreign exchange fluctuations.”

The shift to naira-based transactions is expected to save Nigeria significant foreign exchange.

“The approval by FEC will reduce our monthly foreign exchange expenditure from $660 million to a maximum of $50 million, resulting in annual savings of $7.32 billion,” Adedeji highlighted.

“This will also decrease finance costs associated with opening letters of credit, which currently amount to $79 million.”

Furthermore, the FEC has approved Afreximbank as the lead arranger for transactions between the NNPC and the Dangote Refinery. This partnership is seen as a crucial step in ensuring the smooth implementation of the new policy.

“This policy is a major innovation in addressing Nigeria’s economic challenges,” Adedeji emphasised.

“It will not only create more employment opportunities but also ensure greater control over one of the mainstays of our economy. We congratulate President Tinubu, the FEC, the NNPC, Dangote Refinery, and Afreximbank for their roles in making this transformative initiative a reality.”

The move is expected to enhance economic stability by reducing the pressure on foreign exchange and supporting the local currency, marking a significant step towards solving Nigeria’s economic problems permanently.

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Igboho Declares Yoruba Nation Will Not Join Nationwide Protest

July 30, 2024 (updated July 30, 2024) Published by kunmybabs3

Obasempire reports that Yoruba Nation leader, Chief Sunday Igboho, has stated that his people will not join the nationwide protest.

Igboho claimed that the protest is organized by unidentified and anonymous figures attempting to fracture the nation.

Igboho emphasised that the Yoruba Nation has no intention of joining the protest, stating, “While the right to peaceful protest is enshrined in our Constitution, it does not extend to calls for an unconstitutional regime change.”

He further explained that during President Buhari’s tenure, there were no protests from the Southwest for regime change, even in the face of oppression and atrocities.

He said the focus of their protests has always been on protecting their communities, not destabilising the country.

“I and the Yoruba Nation Movement firmly declared that we will not participate in any protest aimed at using the Southwest as a battleground for political upheaval,” Igboho, said, affirming that the Yoruba Nation will not be a launchpad for disintegrating Nigeria.

Igboho also highlighted that economic hardship is a global issue and acknowledged the efforts of the government in reducing food prices and increasing the minimum wage.

He called on all Yoruba people and well-meaning Nigerians to reject what he described as politically motivated protest.

“The Yoruba Nation unequivocally opposes any such protests and believes that President Tinubu should be allowed to complete his term in office,” Igboho said, emphasizing that the path to change lies in democratic processes, either through the ballot box or a referendum.

Igboho urged their members and the broader community to resist the temptation to participate in these protests, as they do not serve the interests of the Yoruba people or the nation as a whole.

He also issued a strong warning against any individuals or groups attempting to instigate violence under the guise of these protests, stating that they will firmly resist and stay off the streets during the designated protest days and in the future.

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Tinubu Approves Crude Oil Trade In Naira To Cut Forex Dependence

July 30, 2024 (updated July 30, 2024) Published by kunmybabs3

Obasempire reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved a new directive to advance crude oil trade using the local currency.

The Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zacchaeus Adedeji, revealed this to State House reporters on Monday, following the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

He stated that, effective immediately, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited will conduct transactions with local refineries in Naira.

This policy also applies to the sale of crude oil to Dangote Refinery, with Dangote’s subsequent product sales to be carried out in Naira.

Adedeji explained that the initiative aims to reduce the heavy dependence on foreign exchange for crude oil imports, which currently represents about 30 to 40 percent of Nigeria’s forex spending.

The FIRS Chairman added that by denominating transactions in Naira, the Federal Government hopes to significantly lessen the forex burden, projecting annual savings of approximately $7.3 billion.

He emphasized that the shift is expected to stabilize domestic crude oil prices by minimizing the effects of forex fluctuations and alleviate pressure on Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves, reducing monthly forex expenditure from $50 million to roughly $600 million.

Afreximbank has been chosen as the pilot settlement bank to implement the transactions.

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50,000 In Kogi State Live With HIV, Many Avoid Treatment

July 30, 2024 (updated July 30, 2024) Published by kunmybabs3

Obasempire reports that the Acting Executive Secretary of the Kogi State Agency on HIV/AIDS (KOSACA), Ibrahim Anate, revealed that more than 50,000 individuals are living with HIV/AIDS in Kogi State.

He shared this information in Lokoja on Monday during a one-day stakeholders’ dialogue.

Anate stated that 36,066 people living with HIV are currently undergoing treatment in Kogi State, while over 19,000 have not attended their scheduled treatment or counseling sessions.

He suggested that stigma and discrimination against people with HIV are contributing factors to why many individuals do not disclose their status.

The Acting Executive Secretary of KOSACA also criticized certain health facilities in Kogi State for reportedly discriminating against individuals living with HIV.

“This is what we have been trying to fight against in Kogi State. We are looking forward to a situation where the same nurse or doctor will attend to all patients at the hospital irrespective of their HIV status. They should not be kept in a separate ward.”

While expressing optimism that Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo will sign the anti-HIV stigmatization bill into law, Anate called on religious leaders to champion the campaign against HIV stigmatization in Kogi State.

Earlier in her remarks, the Executive Secretary of Ninerela+ Nigeria, Amber Erinmwinhe, reiterated the organization’s commitment to ending HIV stigmatization and gender-based violence in Nigeria.

“HIV is not a death sentence. Many PLHIV have lost their lives, because of fear and stigma and discrimination. Religious leaders must rise to the occasion by educating their followers on the dangers of stigmatization against people living with HIV(PLHIV),” she added.

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Ogun Police Arrest Woman For Attempted Sale Of Her Child

July 29, 2024 (updated July 29, 2024) Published by kunmybabs3

Obasempire reports that the Ogun State Police Command has detained a 25-year-old woman, known as Yetunde Gbadebo, for attempting to sell her three-year-old daughter on Aladiye Street in Sagamu.

Our correspondent learned on Sunday that the incident occurred around 10:00 AM on July 25, 2024.

A report from a police source at the command indicated that the suspect was apprehended while bargaining a N700,000 price for the child with a 38-year-old man named Sunday None.

A team of police investigators from the Sagamu Division raided the area after a resident reported seeing the two during the negotiation.

During questioning, the spokesperson for the command, Omolola Odutola, revealed that Gbadebo denied the accusation, while None admitted to the offense.

She said, “The woman was about to sell her three-year-old daughter to another suspect. A resident who saw the two suspects negotiating the price approached our station in Sagamu to report what she saw.

“The Sagamu Police Division detached a team of detectives who stormed the scene and arrested the two suspects. The man has confessed to the crime.

“The case will be transferred to the state Criminal Investigation Department as soon preliminary findings are concluded.”

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Fuel Shortages Cause Long Lines Across Lagos, Abuja, And Other States

July 29, 2024 (updated July 29, 2024) Published by kunmybabs3

Obasempire reports that numerous depots for Premium Motor Spirit, commonly known as petrol, are currently empty, causing fuel shortages and long lines in Lagos, Ogun, parts of Abuja, Niger, and other states nationwide.

It has been reported that black marketers are exploiting the situation, charging up to N1,300 per litre and N1,500 per litre in some areas of Lagos and Ogun states.

Extended queues began forming at fuel stations in Abuja and Lagos on Friday and continue to this day.

On Saturday, in response to the ongoing queues and shortages in various regions, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited stated that the supply and distribution issues were due to a problem with the discharge operations of several vessels.

“The NNPC Ltd wishes to state that the tightness in fuel supply and distribution witnessed in some parts of Lagos and the FCT is as a result of a hitch in the discharge operations of a couple of vessels,” the NNPC Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, said.

The company added that it was “working round the clock with all stakeholders to resolve the situation and restore normalcy in the operations.”

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Lagos Police Rescue Baby From Trafficking Ring During Naming Ceremony

July 28, 2024 (updated July 28, 2024) Published by kunmybabs3

Obasempire reports that the Lagos State Police Command has rescued a two-month-old infant from a couple named Mr. and Mrs. James Uwam during the child’s naming ceremony.

According to a statement by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, the couple paid ₦2,350,000 to acquire the baby from a suspected child trafficker, Loretta Nelson, who had purchased the infant from a pastor, Peter Udoh, for ₦1,450,000.

Hundeyin revealed that Udoh had bought the baby for ₦500,000 from another suspected trafficker, Gloria Sunday, who allegedly abducted the child on July 11, 2024, prompting the baby’s mother to report the incident to the police.

Following the report, Hundeyin said the police acted swiftly, arresting Sunday, who then led them to apprehend other suspects involved in the crime, with the help of detectives from the Oko Oba Division.

“Pastor Udoh, who was subsequently arrested in Ikene Town, Ogun State, admitted reselling the child for N1,450,000 to one Loretta Nelson who was then also apprehended in Festac Town, Lagos.”

Hundeyin said Nelson confessed to selling the baby for ₦2,350,000 to the James Uwam couple, who were apprehended during the naming ceremony of the stolen child.

Hundeyin noted that investigations have commenced, and the suspects will be arraigned at the court after the investigation.

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Tinubu-Ojo Urges Lagos Traders To Keep Children From Protests

July 28, 2024 (updated July 28, 2024) Published by kunmybabs3

Obasempire reports that Folasade Tinubu-Ojo, the Iyaloja-General of Lagos and daughter of President Bola Tinubu, has advised merchants in the state to deter their children from joining the upcoming nationwide demonstrations starting on August 1.

Addressing attendees at Dosunmu market on Saturday, Tinubu-Ojo highlighted that the Lagos state government has made significant strides in improving residents’ lives.

Recalling the aftermath of the #EndSARS protests in 2020, Tinubu-Ojo pointed to the damage to government properties and the prolonged recovery difficulties faced by businesses as instances of the negative consequences of protests.

Tinubu-Ojo urged families to dissuade their children from participating in protests and called on Lagosians to remain composed and support the state government, which she asserted is working earnestly to better the welfare of its citizens.

Her words: “Let’s tell ourselves, family, and children that there is nothing like protest in Lagos. It is a gimmick to destroy the country.

“Look at what they did during the last protest (#EndSARS), look at how they burnt government properties. Can you see that they are fighting against us?

“Don’t allow any political party to give money to some persons to fight. Don’t allow our children to get killed during the process.

“Look at the ShopRite at Adeniran Ogunsanya, Sangotedo, Lekki. Those businesses that were destroyed… have the owners recovered from their losses?

“I’m begging you in the name of God, let’s talk to ourselves and our children that there is nothing like protest in Lagos state because the government of Lagos state is making us proud.

“They (Lagos government) are making us happy. They gave us a sense of belonging.

“The federal government recently assumed office. Before you say a government is not doing well, let it spend three years in office. Let everyone tell their children at home to remain calm.”

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Month: July 2024

Kumuyi Criticizes Ushers For Headcover Requirement At Deeper Life Church

Onyeka Onwenu Dies After Collapsing At Lagos Birthday Party

Tinubu Approves Crude Oil Sales In Naira To Local Refineries

Igboho Declares Yoruba Nation Will Not Join Nationwide Protest

Tinubu Approves Crude Oil Trade In Naira To Cut Forex Dependence

50,000 In Kogi State Live With HIV, Many Avoid Treatment

Ogun Police Arrest Woman For Attempted Sale Of Her Child

Fuel Shortages Cause Long Lines Across Lagos, Abuja, And Other States

Lagos Police Rescue Baby From Trafficking Ring During Naming Ceremony

Tinubu-Ojo Urges Lagos Traders To Keep Children From Protests

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