Even your new stage name ‘Kizz Daniel’ belongs to G-Worldwide – Label blasts artiste

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There appears to be no end in sight to the face-off between G-Worldwide Entertainment and its (ex)artiste Kiss (now Kizz) Daniel.

DAILY POST reports that Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe recently change his stage name to Kizz Daniel from Kiss Daniel.

He also effected the change to his social accounts.

After the heated social media war with G-Worldwide over his contractual agreement, the singer started his own record label ‘FLY BOY INC’.

But in reaction on Friday, G-Worldwide Entertainment informed the public that its case Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe before the Federal High Court, Lagos Division, is still ongoing, insisting that even ‘Kizz Daniel’, still belongs to the label regardless of the change in name.

A statement the company issued read: “Following several requests and enquiries by Nigerian and foreign online media and entertainment outfits about the status of the matter, it has become needful to notify the public of the current state of facts.

“The suit at the Federal High Court last came up on 16th May 2018 whereupon our lawyers informed the Judge of a pending application for status quo to further restrain the rebellious acts of the artiste in view of the recent release of previously unreleased songs from the Evolution album, as well as the continued use of the name Kiss Daniel without our approval.

“The Judge emphatically told the Kiss’ lawyers to explore a settlement of the dispute as he does not believe the matter is one which should go to trial and that the lawyers should report on any settlement at the next adjourned date, 26th June 2018. We are unaware at the time of this release that the lawyers to Kiss have submitted any proposal with terms of settlement to our legal team.

“It also interesting to inform the public that the Court was informed about the artiste’s release of the new song titled 4 Dayz, and For you a collaborated with WizKid , which are songs from the Evolution album, the ownership of which forms the subject matter of the suit at Federal High Court. We therefore need to let the public know that these releases demonstrate that the artiste is on a trip to put the credibility of other artistes whom he collaborates with in question.

“We are also aware that the artiste has released the video of 4 Days, done a collaboration with Sheyi Shay titled Surrender, and another song Me ke with Omawunmi by changing his name from ‘’Kiss Daniel’’ to ‘‘Kizz Daniel’’. Let the whole world also take note that G-Worldwide is also the owner of the name ‘‘Kizz Daniel’’ (see acceptance and acknowledgement documents from the Ministry of Trade & Investment).

“All digital platforms have been put on notice for take down of infringing materials where the name Kizz Daniel is in use, and we have responded to foreign and local media outfits on this issue following calls for clarification. We also wish to formally inform the public that the artiste’s use of the names Kiss Daniel and Kizz Daniel amount to breach of the company’s intellectual property rights.

“The company further advises the general public and other artistes to desist from engaging the artiste in respect of the names and contact the company’s management to confirm any information or proposal from the artist or his advisers which we believe are calculated to deceive. We shall also not hesitate to take appropriate legal action to obtain judicial redress where necessary for such infringements.”

APC Convention and the last options before the nPDP

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Osun 2018: APC lifts campaign ban, holds parlay for governorship aspirants

By Omeiza Ajayi

The June 23 national convention of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC could well be the last option before members of the defunct new Peoples Democratic Party nPDP bloc within the ruling party.

In the outgoing National Working Committee NWC of the party, the nPDP has two members: the National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, a known ally of Senate President Bukola Saraki; and, the National Treasurer, Mohammed Gwagwarwa, an ally of Sen. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.

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Both officials have reportedly indicated interest in retaining their seats, come next Saturday.

While Abdullahi has no qualms with his state governor, Ahmed Fatai, the same cannot be said of Gwagwarwa whose governor, Abdullahi Ganduje had never hidden his desire to erase anything “Kwankwasiyya” from the political annals of Kano state.

For the records, the nPDP had recently pulled out of talks with the presidency,  alleging that Senate President Bukola Saraki was being persecuted and that the security aides of  the principal officers of the National Assembly had been withdrawn.

The group was also infuriated by the decision of the Chief John Odigie-Oyegun led NWC to go ahead   with the ratification   of the congresses from wards, local governments and states where some of it’s members had issues.

Hence, in pulling out of the talks, the group alleged that the Presidency was not interested in any negotiation, describing the prevailing political environment   in the country as “fouled and toxic”.

So, what are the last options for the nPDP as the APC holds its national convention next Saturday?

Only two options exist for the nPDP. Shape in or shape out. There is virtually no likelihood of the bloc getting what they desire from the party or the present administration.

However, for a start, the major preoccupation of the bloc should be how to return their two representatives in the NWC -Abdullahi and Gwagwarwa- to their offices. Returning them to their offices would prove that the presidency and the party are in for reconciliation ahead of 2019. Unfortunately, there are moves to ensure that both men do not return to their offices. If it pans out that way, it could pretty well mean playing into the hands of the nPDP who are obviously on the edge and waiting to be pushed over.

So, are they leaving APC?

In the move against the PDP in 2013, two governors, Sule Lamido of Jigawa and Babangida Aliyu of Niger had stayed back. However, their compatriots defected to the APC. The five governors who joined the APC were Rotimi Amaechi (Rivers), Murtala Nyako (Adamawa), Abdulfatah Ahmed (Kwara), Rabiu Kwankwaso (Kano) and Aliyu Wamakko (Sokoto).

Today, Nyako’s son, a senator has said he is leaving the APC. Perhaps. This is an indication of what to come.

Abdul-Azeez Nyako, who represents Adamawa Central Senatorial District, said he is preparing with the teeming supporters of his father, former governor Murtala Nyako to quit the APC due to marginalization.

Apparently acting on behalf of his father, the younger Nyako has met the Social Democratic Party SDP through Prof. Jerry Gana; he has met ex-Gov. Attahiru Bafarawa of the PDP; he has met Chief Olusegun Obasanjo in connection with the African Democratic Congress ADC and has also met Sen. Kwankwaso who hinted that a new party was in the offing and would soon be registered by the I Independent National Electoral Commission INEC.

Ultimately, the only viable option before the nPDP might be to shape out, but in doing that, the bloc could as well be digging its grave as such action might not translate to any tangible electoral gains except the multiplicity of “third forces” coalesce into a single fighting force to confront the behemoth, APC.

Eid-El-Fitr: Ooni Preaches Religious Tolerance, Peaceful Coexistence

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File photo: Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, holding a staff.

 

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi (Ojaja II), has asked the Muslims to imbibe the spirit of religious tolerance in order to coexist harmoniously with adherents of other religious faiths.

He gave the advice as he felicitated with the faithful across the country on the completion of the fasting period month of Ramadan.

In a statement by his Director of Media and Public Affairs, Moses Olafare, the traditional ruler regarded Ramadan as the month of purity and faithfulness for Muslims all over the world.

He, therefore, admonished them to continually abstain from any act of ungodliness.

Oba Ogunwusi said, “These are my heartfelt greetings to our Muslim brothers and sisters in Yorubaland, across the continent of Africa and all over the world.

“I fervently believe you all have fulfilled the spiritual obligations attached to the holy Ramadan and come out with renewed spiritual energy, purified heart of kindness and forgiveness.”

“You must rededicate yourselves to the service of Almighty Allah and humanity, purify your souls, repent on your wrongdoings, observe self-sacrifices, and devote your attention to ensuring peaceful coexistence with members of other religious sects as all human beings serve one single God,” he added.

The Spiritual leader of Yorubaland is currently on a two-week peace and unity visit to Brazil, and he is being accompanied by an entourage of scores of people, including 17 notable Yoruba traditional rulers.

Others are scholars, priests, as well as members of the Herbal.

Fayose’s continuity agenda takes blow

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Governor Ayodele Fayose’s continuity agenda suffered a major blow yesterday after the former Deputy Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Segun Adewunmi dumped the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP for the All Progressive Congress APC.

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This came as the House of Assembly suspended indefinitely, a former chief whip, Akiniyi Sunday.

Adewunmi who represents Ekiti West Constituency 1, in the State House of Assembly alongside his counterpart from Ikere Constituency, Akiniyi, were removed last month following alleged  disloyalty to the governor.

Both had been in a running battle with Fayose over their alleged support for Prince Dayo Adeyeye in the PDP primaries who contested against the deputy governor, Kolapo Olusola in the PDP primaries and had since defected to the APC .

He was suspended at the plenary, following allegation of gross misconduct, anti-party activities, sleeping on duty, absenteeism, and violence against colleagues in the house.

The suspension was based on the recommendations of an ad-hoc committee set up to investigate the various allegations against him.

Deliberating on the matter, all the members who spoke condemned the action of Sunday and threw their support behind the recommendation of the committee.

Upon the contributions the speaker, Pastor Kola Oluwawole pronounced Hon. Akiniyi suspended indefinitely.

Mr. Akiniyi had last month been relieved of his role in the house as chief whip and investigations show that he could announce his defection to the APC at any moment.

Return to PDP: Saraki, Kwankwaso, Goje, Tambuwal run into storm

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By Emmanuel Aziken, Political Editor
LAGOS — Moves by the new Peoples Democratic Party, nPDP, leaders in the All Progressives Congress, APC, to get solid political footing ahead of the 2019 elections are facing challenges that could lead to despair in a few weeks.

At the centre of the problems for the nPDP leaders is the increasing challenge to their return to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in their local strongholds, it was gathered.

Saraki, Tambuwal, Goje and Kwankwaso

The nPDP comprises politicians who moved from the PDP before the 2015 elections and merged with the APC.

The group, nominally led by Alhaji Kawu Baraje, has lately complained of marginalization and persecution within the APC, with the vow to show its strength if rebuffed by the APC leadership and President Muhammadu Buhari.

Though the PDP has repeatedly proclaimed its willingness to receive the nPDP members back into the party, Vanguard has learned of strong political challenges that are currently causing an impediment to the return of the nPDP members into the party.

At issue, Vanguard gathered, is the resistance of the present leaders of the party in the states where the nPDP leaders come from.

Of great interest are Kwara, Kano, Sokoto and Gombe, it was gathered yesterday.

A senior operative of the PDP told Vanguard: “They have issues, especially in the states as the PDP leaders are not willing to surrender the structures to them.’’

In Kwara State, for example, forces aligned to Dele Belgore and Mrs. Bola Shagaya are determined not to surrender the party structure in the state to Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki.

Kano: Kwankwaso vs Shekarau

In Kano State where Senator Rabiu Kwankwanso is believed to be now wholly estranged from his chosen successor, Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, the return of Kwankwanso and his allies to the PDP is being hindered by the challenge of supremacy between both Kwankwanso and Alhaji Ibrahim Shekarau, his immediate successor, as governor of the state.

Though supporters of the two men who have become common opponents of the incumbent governor, Ganduje, recently made a public show of solidarity, it was learned that personal 2019 aspiration might mar their new cordiality.

Both Shekarau and Kwankwanso are believed to be strategizing for the 2019 presidential election, but their campaigns have yet to gain traction, with the principal leaders of the PDP refusing to give even informal adoption of either man.

One source privy to the development in Kano told Vanguardthat should the two men drop out of the 2019 presidential contest, they may fall back on the Senate.

“It would interest you to note that the two men are from the same senatorial district, “that is, Kano Central and it could lead to acrimony if Shekarau, in the absence of the presidential ambition puts his focus on the Senate.”

In Sokoto, Gombe Wamakko, Tambuwal, Goje, Dankwambo tango

Another scenario also playing out in Sokoto State is the still clouded relationship between Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal and his one-time political benefactor, Senator Aliyu Wamakko, the immediate past governor of the state.

Though Tambuwal is said to be still respectful to Wamakko, it is believed that there is pressure on the former governor to toe an independent political pathway by not following Tambuwal back to the PDP.

Some Wamakko followers, it was gathered, would even want Tambuwal to return to the PDP in the belief that he would lose out in the PDP presidential primaries and by that open the way for Wamakko to foist a more compliant political surrogate as governor of the state.

Even more, despite recent appeasements by Governor Tambuwal towards former Governor Attahiru Bafarawa, it was gathered that the Bafarawa camp, which currently controls the structure of the PDP, is insisting that whoever comes into the party should take his position on the queue.

In Gombe State, there are also claims that the war of attrition between Governor Ibrahim Damkwambo would make it impossible for Senator Danjuma Goje, the former governor of the state, to return to the same fold with the outgoing governor to whom he once acted as a benefactor.

APC Chair: Oshiomhole surviving last-minute intrigues

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By Emmanuel Aziken, Political Editor, & Ikechukwu Nnochiri
ABUJA—Comrade Adams Oshiomhole was yesterday strengthening his frontline position to become the next chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, despite last minute intrigues within and outside the party to scupper his aspiration.

Oyegun-Oshiomhole-Buhari

With all the national officers but three, almost set to return to office, the focus has been directed towards the office of national chairman where Oshiomhole’s bid has remained unassailable.

The three national officers, who have met a roadblock in their re-election bid, are the National Legal Adviser, Muiz Banire; the National Woman Leader, Hajiya Ramatu Aliyu, and the National Treasurer, Alhaji Mohammed Bala Gwagwarwa. All three are being seriously opposed by their state governors.

The National Organising Secretary, Senator Osita Izunaso, despite the opposition from his governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha of Imo State, is set for a smooth return to office, having joined other like-minded party chieftains to take the party structure from the governor.

The seeming failure of the plot involving the use of two former governors (Senator Osehrienmen Osunbor and Mr. Clement Ebri) to check Oshiomhole, Vanguardgathered yesterday, may have instigated the latest plot to use the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, as the last hurdle against him.

In the latest bid, an Edo State-based cleric, Bishop Osadolor Ochei, has approached the Federal High Court in Abuja for an order of mandamusto compel the EFCC to investigate and commence criminal proceedings against the former governor.

Oshiomhole’s bid, party sources in Abuja told Vanguard yesterday, had become almost unassailable with his two major rivals, Senator Osunbor, also a former governor of Edo State, and former Governor Clement Ebri of Cross Rivers State, yet to get traction in the race for the top position in the party.

However, party insiders say that despite profusions of loyalty to Oshiomhole, deep-seated political interests are still uncomfortable with him, especially based on the fact of those sponsoring him.

“There are two main blocs behind him, the Presidency and the governors, but you cannot guarantee that everybody is queuing loyally,” a senior party operative disclosed yesterday.

At least, two state governors, Vanguard learned yesterday, notably Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara and Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto, who belong to the new Peoples Democratic Party, nPDP bloc, in the party are alleged not to have got into the Oshiomhole tide.

The position of the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, on Oshiomhole remained inscrutable yesterday.

Amaechi, according to party insiders, had initially been firmly against Oshiomhole, not only because of his inclination to the outgoing chairman, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, but also because of local South-South politics.

“It is the matter of regional supremacy, over who will now call the shots,” one party source said.

Until now, Amaechi had been the leader of the South-South caucus of the party and the emergence of Oshiomhole as national chairman, it is feared, could be a hindrance to that.

A party source, however, dismissed the aspiration of the two challengers against Oshiomhole, saying “there is no one in the wings that can stop the momentum.”

Vanguard gathered that the court action to compel the EFCC to investigate Oshiomhole’s alleged infractions as governor was the work of some Abuja-based APC stakeholders against his aspiration, working in cahoots with the former governor’s domestic foes in Edo State.

The suit to stop Oshiomhole

In the suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/628/2018, the applicant prayed the court to declare that EFCC has a statutory duty to investigate different petitions containing allegations of financial recklessness against the former governor.

He alleged before the court that the ex-governor built a sprawling mansion worth more than N10billion in his hometown, Iyamho, while in office, among other allegations.

The applicant told the court that he had on November 4, 2016, sent a petition to the EFCC, detailing some corrupt practices he said the ex-governor was involved in.

He maintained that EFCC’s refusal to act on petitions containing “weighty allegations” against Oshiomhole, ran contrary to Section 15(5) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) which enjoined the State to abolish corrupt practices.

EFCC as 1st defendant

Highlighting some of the allegations, the applicant told the court that Oshiomhole, “bought a property along Okoro-Otun Avenue, G.R.A., Benin City owned by Edo State Government while serving as Governor of Edo State in an insider deal without due process and an abuse of his oath of office.”

He said the property acquired by the 2nd Respondent was originally given to University of Benin as a gift by Edo State Government.

“The 2nd Respondent, while a dispute was pending in Court between University of Benin and Edo State Government, forcibly acquired the property for his personal use. The 2nd Respondent has since erected a structure with an underground apartment, roof-top swimming pool, another giant structure worth more than N500,000,000 (five hundred million naira) which is far beyond his legitimate income. At the time of the sale, the open market price of that magnitude of property and in that such high-brow location was about N100 million naira.

“This transaction took place while the 2nd Respondent was Governor of Edo State and he bought the said property for just N23 million naira vide an Access Bank cheque.

“The 2nd Respondent authorized and awarded the highly inflated contract and payment within a relatively short time for the construction of a 168 room-hostel in Edo State University, Iyamho for the sum of N1.88 billion naira. The average cost per room translates to N10 million naira for each hostel room.

“This contract was awarded to the firm of A & K Construction Limited without compliance with due process. Similarly, the 2nd Respondent authorized and awarded the highly inflated contract of building the Teaching Hospital of the said University for the sum of N12.2 billion naira without compliance with due process”, the applicant alleged among others.

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Meanwhile, the National Woman Leader, Aliyu despite a strong lobby on her behalf is, however, facing serious challenges from her Kogi base on account of the sponsorship of a rival by the state governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello.

Aliyu, Vanguard gathered was rejected on account of the fact that she won her position in 2014 through the structure of the late Governor Abubakar Audu who was in the firm control of the state chapter of the party until he died midway into the election that would have returned him as governor for the second time.

Bello has been at variance with the rudiments of the Audu structure.

Aliyu’s challenger, Hajia Salamatu Baiwa from Ofu Local Government Area of the state, it was gathered, is being seriously backed by the governor’s powerful Chief of Staff, Edward Onoja.

Banire, it was gathered, is under pressure from the Lagos State chapter of the party which had even before now sought to sanction him on account of his alleged involvement in the crisis in the state chapter of the party.

The national treasurer, Gwagwarwa, Vanguard learnt yesterday is sure to be stopped on account of his unalloyed loyalty to Senator Rabiu Kwankwanso on whose back he rode to the office. Gwagwarwa has remained loyal to Kwankwanso and rebuffed pressures to join the faction of the party loyal to Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, a senior party operative in Abuja told Vanguard yesterday.

Apostle Suleiman replies dad, says stop killings, I’ll keep quiet

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The President and founder of Omega Fire Ministries, Apostle Johnson Suleiman has responded to the counsel of his biological father not to criticize president Muhammadu Buhari and the APC.

Apostle Suleiman

In an exclusive telephone interview with the Vanguard newspapers, the younger Suleiman reiterated that, the Buhari-led administration should take the issue of the security of lives and property of the citizenry seriously.

Read also: Apostle Suleiman at war with his biological father over PMB, APC 

He said he will only keep quiet when this is done.

According to him, “My father is my number one hero in this life and I respect him so much; hence I would never hurt his feelings over any sort of domestic or public matters.

“Ordinarily speaking, I wouldn’t have responded to my father’s press statements; based on my cultural upbringing that prohibits children from reacting to parental chastening, but rather accept the wisdom that comes out of such actions.

“But let me state that, I have never been interested in any form of political activities or happenings all my life; neither do I belong to any political party/association. I am an ardent crusader for equity and justice for all.”

The fiery preacher warned those who are bent on creating problems in his private life, all in the name of politics, to get busy with more productive issues.

“Being a preacher and a defender of the gospel of Jesus Christ for many years, I find it hard to keep mute and pretend, or even look away while Christians and innocent people of other faith are being massacred at random. Its against my belief. Hence, I have consistently cried out to the government for quick intervention.

“My simple offence is that I speak against the activities of herdsmen who kill Christians and defenseless Nigerians at will and get away with it. While no government body or security agency seem to be doing or saying anything about it.

“I reiterate my position today, that I shall not stop talking about it, calling on the government to rise to its responsibility of protecting lives and property of the Nigerian people. Neither will I stop condemning the state of insecurity in Nigeria and the unabated spate of killings of innocent citizens of our land by those who are ordinarily supposed to have been criminalized, proscribed and prosecuted by now.”

“I have never been against any Government let alone the APC government. But I urge the President and his cabinet to do the needful in curbing the high rate of insecurity ravaging our country. Mr. President should also rise up and do justice to all Nigerians, irrespective of the people’s socio-political, ethnic or religious affiliations. Let the killing of Christians stop and I will keep quiet,” he said.