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Police, Youths Rock Lagos for Security

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By Eric Elezuo

The main auditorium, better known as Ade Ajayi Auditorium of the University of Lagos, Akoka, Yaba, was a beehive of activities during the week as the Nigerian Police Force, Zone 2 Command, comprising Ogun and Lagos states, pulled all stops to hold the mother of all security concerts.

CSP Badmos addressing the gathering

Tagged Police and the Youths with the theme Cultism, Internet Fraud and Drug Dealings, the concert, practically brought together celebrities reputed to have lived a crime free life worthy of impacting on the youths.

Korede Bello, Rugged Baba, CSP Badmos and Dr. Sid

Anchored by men and officers of Zone 2 Command led CSP Dolapo Badmos, the concert kicked off with prolific comperes Seyi Law and Tomiwa Savage, who practically brought the capacity filled auditorium down with rib cracking jokes and intelligent jibes in form of admonishment.

A cross section of the mammoth crowd

Taking the first shot at the fun filled concert was the heartwarming speech of the Assistant Inspector of Police (AIG), Zone 2 Command, Adamu Ibrahim, who was represented by CSP Ben Obi.

Police Brand Ambassador, Korede Bello with Ozzy Bosco

The AIG’s address was followed by the presentation of the newest Police officer – the Police brand ambassador and sensational musician, Korede Bello. Korede Bello’s electrifying performance set the tune for an afternoon of learning and fun.

Representative of the Lagos State Deputy Governor, Mrs. Yetude Odejayi (2nd right)

Thereafter, celebrity after celebrity, the auditorium witnessed first class entertainment with the likes of Rugged Baba, Dr. Sid, Small Doctor, Sound Sultan among others. The sound entertainments were punctuated at regular intervals by clear cut speeches on the way to behave by youths who have achieved greatness without soiling their hands in the quagmire of crime.

Badmos rocking the stage with Rugged Baba

Some of them included Miss Intercontinental Africa, Queen Chizoba Ejike, Co-Founder, Red Media Group, Debola Williams, and Cyber Crime Expert and Red Hat Examiner, Dayo Adesanya.

Chief Bisi Olatilo, CSP Dolapo (2nd r), Oba Akanbi and others

Among other dignitaries that gave the event a face value were the Father of the Day, Oba Abdurasheed Akanbi, Prof Folashola Ogunshola, who represented the Vice Chancellor, University of Lagos; Mrs. Yetunde Ojedayi, who represented the Deputy Governor of Lagos State. Others were ACP Iyana Dan, DCI Aliyu Garba of the Zonal CIID, OPS Zone 2, Abubakar Lawal, Prince Bisi Olatilo among others.

Miss Intercontinental Africa, Queen Chizoba Ejike

The occasion was also used to reward those who excelled in the Police organized online music competition, which was won by 10 years old Moruf Bello aka Megabite. To prove that his winning was no fluke, the lad electrified the hall with his sensational rap to the admiration of everyone present.

Kid sensation, Megabite performing

In her closing remarks, the host, CSP Dolapo Badmos thanked as many that made the programme a success, and promised that the friendship between the Police and the people will be maintained, and the youths will remain the target of its orientation and enlightenment programmes.

Odunlade creating fun in the house

 

Officers D. E. Iyamah and O. A. Adepoju

Dancing time with Sound Sultan

Small Doctor with Ozzy Bosco

 

Photo credit: King Solomon Ekhaiyeme

 

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Actor Lalude Laments Unpaid N1.5m Promised Him by MC Oluomo to Campaign for Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu

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Nollywood actor, Fatai Adekunle Adetayo, popularly known as Lalude, has accused the president of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), MC Oluomo, of failing to fulfil financial promises made to celebrities who campaigned for President Bola Tinubu and Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, during the 2023 general elections.

Speaking during a recent episode of the Beyond the Fame podcast, Lalude expressed deep disappointment over what he described as abandonment, revealing that he and other entertainers were promised N1.5 million each by MC Oluomo but never received a dime.

Lalude, known for his iconic ‘babalawo’ roles in Yoruba movies, said he and other actors, including comedian Ganiu ‘Alapini’ Nofiu, were lodged and made to campaign for weeks without proper compensation.

According to him, they initially received N10,000 daily for feeding, but even that was stopped abruptly.

“We were camped for seven weeks. We trekked long distances every day while MC Oluomo followed us in his car. In the end, we were abandoned,” he lamented.

He claimed that both he and Alapini were promised N1.5 million each, a promise that was never fulfilled.

‘We finished the work and no dime was given to us. Is it good? It was MC who called us.

“MC promised me and Alapini. He asked us to demand for whatever we wanted. We did but we got nothing up till date.

“He took us to where we lodged to campaign for the president. He promised to give us N1.5 million each.

“Whoever is behind these misdeeds will not prosper. I know they will still come to us by 2027 and we are waiting for them?” He added bitterly.

This comes just days after veteran Nollywood actor Ganiu Nafiu, popularly known as Alapini, and actress Bukky Adekogbe Raji, also known as Aminatu Papapa, expressed deep regret for supporting President Tinubu during the 2023 presidential campaign.

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Film Producer, Kayode Peters is Dead

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Popular Nigerian film and stage producer, Kayode Peters, has passed away in Canada.

His death was confirmed to Peoples Gazette by his colleague, comedian Steve Onu, popularly known as Yaw, who said he was still trying to reach Mr Peters’ brother for further details.

“Yes, he is,” Yaw told Peoples Gazette when asked if Mr Peters had died. “I am still trying to speak with his brother but he is not picking.”

Circumstances surrounding the producer’s death remain unclear as of the time of this report.

Mr Peters was known for his work on several stage plays and sitcoms, including Extended Family, and he was behind the hit comedy sitcom Flatmates in the early 2000s. He was also regarded as a significant contributor to Nigeria’s contemporary theatre and television space.

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Anna Wintour Steps Down As Vogue’s Editor-in-Chief, 37 Years After

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Anna Wintour has stepped down as the editor-in-chief of Vogue after an impressive 37-year tenure.

According to recent reports, Condé Nast, the publisher of Vogue, has initiated the search for her successor.

This significant development marks a new era in the fashion industry, given Wintour’s unparalleled influence in shaping Vogue’s editorial direction and cementing its position as a global fashion authority.

As Wintour’s legacy continues to inspire future generations of fashion enthusiasts and industry professionals, her departure raises questions about Vogue’s future direction and the potential shifts in editorial focus.

However, the circumstances surrounding her departure remain undisclosed.

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