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This is contained in a statement signed by Dr. Anthony N. Imudia, who dismissed reports that Imudia had made farewell calls to his brother and daughter, leaving instructions before his passing. The family of Nick Imudia, the former Chief Executive Officer of e-commerce giant Konga, has vehemently denied rumours that he committed suicide. This is contained in a statement signed by Dr. Anthony N. Imudia, who dismissed reports that Imudia had made farewell calls to his brother and daughter, leaving instructions before his passing. The family described the claims as untrue. The statement read, “The family of Nick Imudia is unhappy with the unprofessional manner the media has wrongly characterised the reporting of Nick Imudia’s death as suicide. “This is also supported by the Lagos State Commissioner of Police’s office that has vowed to investigate the sudden death of Nick. Neither did Nick call his brother in America with instructions on how to distribute his wealth, nor placed a call to his daughter with any instructions. “How come the news was reported so hastily (less than 3 hours from his death) before his family members even knew about it and the medical team was still trying to resuscitate him at the hospital! The Imudia family wonders!” The family added that the former Konga CEO hailed from a close-knit family with a good support system. “Nick never showed any sign of stress and he was not diagnosed as depressed at any point. The thought of suicide in the manner portrayed and hastily reported by the news media is suspect,” the family said. Nick Imudia, until his death was the Group CEO of D.light International with Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, where he was residing. N. Imudia said that the deceased managed the company’s worldwide operations from Nairobi. The family said, “Nick was full of life and people that worked closely with him or met him in the last hours prior to the incident surrounding his death were shocked with the media attributing his death to ‘suicide’. “He was on a short visit to Lagos after a brief trip to the Netherlands and was to return to Nairobi a day after his sudden death. Nick made his initial career mark with Nokia, the Finnish based Telecommunication Company before he was transferred from Helsinki to manage Nokia Asia operations in Singapore. “Later in his career with Nokia, he was appointed as the Managing Director of Nokia – West and Central Africa. When Microsoft bought Nokia, he opted to leave the company. Looking for a new challenge, he became the CEO of Konga Nigeria where he reengineered the company’s operation. “At his prime age and the level of his achievements, people who knew Nick well are all shocked and do not accept the characterization of his death as suicide. Members of Nick’s family do request the media and the general public to allow them to grief their loved one without any unfounded rumour of the circumstances surrounding his death.” SaharaReporters had earlier reported that Nick Imudia reportedly committed suicide in his home by jumping from the balcony of his Lekki, Lagos apartment on the night of Tuesday, June 25. Nick was until his death the CEO of D.light, a company that specialises in the distribution and financing of residential solar energy solutions and transformational household products.

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Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi popularly known as Tems, won the Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award at the 2024 BET Awards last night. The singer and songwriter beat Shirley Caesar (“Award All of the Glory”), Kirk Franklin (“All Things”), Halle Bailey (“Angel”), CeCe Winans( “Come Jesus Come”), Erica Campbell (Do You Believe in Love?”), Maverick City Music, Naomi Raine & Chandler Moore (God Problems”), and Kirk Franklin (Try Love) to scoop the award with her song “Me & U.” The BET Awards Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award is given to an urban contemporary gospel artist. The winner is determined based on sales and the overall quality of content released within the eligibility period. The award was originally titled Best Gospel Artist but was later renamed to its current title in 2017. Kirk Franklin currently holds the record for this category, with six wins.

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Innoson Vehicle has inaugurated a new car service center and a facility for converting diesel and petrol engines to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in Aba. The development aims to provide comprehensive automotive services, including maintenance and repair, while also promoting eco-friendly fuel alternatives through engine conversions. The facility is expected to cater to the growing demand for more sustainable and cost-effective fuel options in the region. Recall that the Abia State governor, Dr Alex Otti had three months after his inauguration encouraged the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of INNOSON Group of Companies, Chief Innocent Chukwuma to consider the idea of setting up a vehicle service plant in Aba, Abia State. The governor made the appeal when he received in audience at his Nvosi, Isialangwa South country home, Chukwuma, who paid him a visit. The governor appealed to him to expedite action on establishment of the plant with a view to completing it before the end of the last year. He said that Aba is a commercial and industrial hub that has what it takes to expand businesses,assuring that Aba will be what it never was under his administration.

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At least two more victims of the bomb attacks in Gwoza town in Borno State have lost their lives while receiving treatment at the State Specialist Hospital in Maiduguri. The Acting Governor of the state, Alhaji Umar Kadafur, made this known in an interview with reporters during a visit to the hospital on Sunday. Kadafur said out of the 42 injured victims who were admitted to the hospital, 16 of them have been discharged, while 24 were currently receiving treatment in the hospital. The acting governor also announced that the state government had settled the medical bills of the victims and is ensuring they receive adequate medical attention. He said that despite the attack, the fight against insurgency and terrorism must continue, adding the state government condemned the attacks on the people. Kadafur also revealed that the perpetrators of the attacks took advantage of the laxity of vigilance by the people following the relative peace achieved in the state. He also appealed to the people to be more vigilant and report any suspicious movement or persons they notice in their area to security personnel so as to avoid a similar occurrence of the incident. Kadafur was accompanied to the hospital by the Senate Chief Whip, Senator Ali Ndume, a member representing Damboa, Gwoza and Chibok Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Ahmadu Jaha, and other government officials.

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Rita Dominic has hit back at a critic who tried to shame her for taking on a role in a new movie. The X user wrote on the microblogging platform: “There are certain projects your brand should outgrow, because why is Rita Dominic in lekki wives or whatever it is called! Common.” And the actress replied: “Dear Actors, only people who have no single drop of artistic integrity speak like this. If you listen to them you will soon begin to believe you are more important than the industry that birth you. You are an ACTOR so make sure to find a way or platform to release the creative energy in you. Continue to hone your skills regardless of empty comments like this cos knowledge is never ending – yours truly, Rita.”  

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In a now viral video, the wife of a well known commander of the Eastern Security Network, ESN confessed that the traditional ruler of her village, Igwe Thomas Ogbannaya is working in collaboration with members of the ESN to commit atrocities in Anambra State. The confession came after a raid in Owerre-Ezukala community conducted by men of the Nigerian military last week Tuesday as part of the ongoing operation Udoka in the South East. While being interrogated by men of the Nigerian Army, Mrs Ujunwa Agueze, who’s husband, Onyedika Agueze is currently on the run, confessed that, the igwe of the community allocated lands to IPOB/ESN members where they set up an operational base since 2022. It is from this camp that all the killings and kidnappings taking place in Anambra South Senatorial zone is being carried out. She also confessed that the traditional ruler normally uses members of the ESN in settling land disputes within the community. Many individuals have been killed within the community, houses burnt and some individuals who were taken into the bush from where the group operates never returned. The community which is in Orumba South LGA of Anambra State, shares borders with Alaw in Orji-River LGA of Enugu State and Isuochi in Umunneochi LGA of Abia State. Since it is a walking distance from Isuochi, the ESN men normally enter Isuochi on foot, carry out attacks and kidnappings in Abia State and return to Owerre-Ezukala while the attacks are being attributed to the so-called unknown gun men camp in Umunneochi. The group is reported to have also carried out several attacks on Soldiers in some parts of Imo State. Many kidnap victims are regularly brought into the village in the open. While some are released after payment of ransom. The not so-lucky ones never make it out of the camp. Independent investigations conducted show that the entire community has been over run by members of the ESN as they not only sleep in the camps but also are living within the community in the houses of many youths in the village that have been recruited to join the group. Feelers from other villages within Orumba South LGA indicates that the group is operating without restrictions or fear as they are being shielded by Owerre-Ezukala community.

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Suspected terrorists have reportedly killed five policemen and injured another in an ambush in Katsina State on Sunday morning. The incident was said to have occurred at about 6 a.m. when the security operatives were moving from their camp at Zaandam village to Jibia town, in the Jibia council area. According to reports, after the ambush, the terrorists carted away five AK-47 rifles belonging to the slain policemen. One of the policemen was said to have sustained gunshot injuries and is currently receiving medical attention at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Katsina. It was gathered that security operatives have since been deployed to the area where the ambush took place, with a view to investigating the incident and apprehending the culprits. Jibia is among the frontline council areas faced with incessant security challenges, with several communities often coming under attack, as well as experiencing abductions and rustling. It is also an area that has seen several security operatives lose their lives or sustain injuries during attacks from marauding terrorists in recent times. The spokesperson for the police command in the state, ASP Abubakar Aliyu, did not immediately respond to inquiries about the incident at the time of the report.

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President Bola Tinubu has extended his condolences to former Governor of Borno, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, following the passing of his mother, Hajiya Aisha. Hajiya Aisha passed away on Sunday in Abuja at the age of 93 after a prolonged illness. She is set to be buried today, Monday, at the family residence of the late Galadima Modu Sheriff on Damboa Road in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu also expressed his sympathies to the entire Modu Sheriff family. He urged them to find solace in the knowledge that Hajiya Aisha led an exemplary life characterized by strong virtues and passed away at the revered age of 93. “The President prays that Allah grants the departed Aljannat Firdausi and provides comfort to her family,” Ngelale stated.

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A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) helicopter crashed early Monday morning in Tami village, located in the Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. An eyewitness, who requested anonymity, reported that the incident occurred around 5:00 am, causing significant alarm among local residents. The helicopter, on a routine operational flight, encountered technical difficulties leading to the crash. The pilot managed to execute emergency protocols effectively, ensuring his own survival. Eyewitnesses stated that the pilot emerged from the wreckage largely unscathed. Local villagers quickly mobilized to the crash site, offering assistance and expressing relief that no lives were lost. “We heard a loud noise and rushed to the scene. We were surprised and relieved to see the pilot alive,” said a local resident. A team of military officers from the Nigerian Air Force promptly arrived at the scene to secure the area and conduct an initial investigation. They cordoned off the crash site to prevent unauthorized access and ensure the safety of the villagers. Preliminary assessments to determine the cause of the crash are ongoing, with the exact cause still unknown. As of the time of this report, the Nigerian Air Force has not released an official statement regarding the incident. Attempts to contact Wing Commander Alaere Eyinimiere Obidake, the Public Relations Officer for the Air Training Command, Nigerian Air Force, Kaduna, were unsuccessful.