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Poets, Spoken Word Artists Gather for a Special Valentine Program
By Esther Tiemo
Splendors of Dawn Poetry Foundation in collaboration with the Abuja Literary Society (ALS) and the World Poetry Movement (WPM) hosted a Special Valentine of Music and Poetry tagged “Love is Collaboration.”
According to organizers of the program, Love is Collaboration a poetry event aimed at having poets connect and collaborate on poetry, to show and talk about the wonder of love.
Speaking in an interview with newsmen, Director Splendors of Dawn Poetry Foundation and Nigeria’s Coordinator of World Poetry Movement Mr Odoh Diego Okenyodo said Abuja Literary Society has been the most promoter of literature in Abuja.
According to him Association of Nigerian Authors and Splendors of Dawn believes in collaborating and amplifying the voices of different literary groups and poets.this he said is key to bringing together different poets under one platform and also promote peace harmony and peaceful co existence.
In so doing different poets bring out their different thought processes through their poems.
Mr Diego noted that plans are on ground to start visiting schools in the North-East,parts of the South and Niger Delta to create an avenue for people to express what they feel especially with the resent happenings in the country.
Also Administrative Assistant, ALS Onyiye Amudoh in her own contribution described love as multi faceted and artist through love can create beautiful piece of work.
She said majority of their members are youths who use their platform as a means of expressing themselves and due to the fact that the Avenue is free it enables them Forster their creative feelings through poetry,spoken words and essays.
Miss Amudoh further noted that because of the value of the organizations ,the Abuja Literary Society always promotes itself without needing much publicity.
Meanwhile A-Poet Deji Ige who presented a poem which centers on the beauty of love said young people are fascinated by words and through his poem he is able to pass messages which are of interest to them.
He noted that valentine is about a love that is misconstrued in-order words,love is beyond what people term it as but should be about selflessness.
To him valentine is love at it utmost purity,a love for family,friends and oneself.
Performances at the evening are renowned Nigerian poets, spoken word artists and good music as well as a night of giving love and networking among legendary poets and upcoming artists.
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London Property Dispute Exposes Alleged Corruption, Forgery by Nigerian Politician and Lawyer
By Hassan Taiye
A recent judgment by the UK’s First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) has shed light on a complex web of alleged corruption and forgery involving a Nigerian politician and a senior lawyer. The case revolves around a disputed property in North London, valued at 79 Randall Avenue.
The property was purchased in 1993 under the name “Tali Shani,” which is allegedly an alias for late General Jeremiah Useni, a powerful member of the Abacha regime. Chief Mike Ozekhome, SAN, claimed the property was gifted to him by “Mr. Tali Shani” in 2021 as payment for legal services. However, the tribunal dismissed this claim, describing it as “fabricated” and “fraudulent.”
The tribunal’s ruling highlights the alleged involvement of Ozekhome and his associates in fabricating documents, including a Nigerian passport, National Identification Number (NIN), and Tax Identification Number (TIN). The NIN was reportedly created remotely from Monaco using a non-compliant photograph and bypassing biometric requirements ¹.
The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has petitioned the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to investigate Ozekhome and others over alleged fraud, forgery, and unlawful attempt to acquire the London property. The ICPC has launched an investigation, and the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) has also taken notice of the case ²
Chief Mike Ozekhome, SAN Senior lawyer accused of forgery and attempting to acquire the property through fraudulent means.
General Jeremiah Useni Late Nigerian General allegedly behind the purchase of the property under the alias “Tali Shani.”
Osilama Ozekhome*: Ozekhome’s son, implicated in the alleged forgery and fraud.
L-r Senate Committee Chairman on Appropriation, Solomon Adeola; Senate Deputy Whip, Onyekachi Nweboyin; Former Senate President, Ahmad Lawan; President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio; Senator Sharafadeen Ali; Deputy Senate President, Jibrin Barau; Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele; Senate Whip Tahir Monguno and Senate Committee Chairman on Financial Institutions, Tokunbo Abiru, after resumption of plenary yesterday. Photo: Senate President’s Office
By: Fabian Apechihin
The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has resigned from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s cabinet amid a growing controversy surrounding his academic credentials.
Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga confirmed Nnaji’s resignation in a statement issued late Tuesday.
Nnaji’s exit follows mounting allegations that his academic certificates were forged. Investigations revealed that the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), disowned the Bachelor of Science degree he claimed to possess, stating that he never completed his studies at the institution and was therefore not issued any certificate.
According to UNN Vice-Chancellor Prof. Simon U. Ortuanya, Nnaji was admitted in 1981 but failed to meet the requirements for graduation.
In a related development, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) reportedly disowned the certificate of national service presented by Nnaji, describing it as fake.
His resignation marks the latest in a series of controversies to hit the Tinubu administration over questions of integrity and accountability among public officials.
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