D’Prince reveals why Don Jazzy failed to attend D’banj’s 10th anniversary celebration

Many still wonder why the Mavin boss, Don Jazzy and his crew failed to show up at D’banj’s 10th year anniversary on stage held a few weeks back.



However, contrary to belief that there is beef between the former label mates, it has been revealed that they got no invites to the event.
Don Jazzy’s younger brother and Mavin Record artiste D’Prince said this in a recent chat with Saturday Beats. He explained that he was not in town and perhaps, that may be why he didn’t get any invitation.
He also emphasised that there is no friction between him and D’banj as they are close friends.
“D’banj is my very good friend and anytime I see him, we hug and talk. There is no beef between us. The truth is that I was not in town when D’banj had his anniversary. Tiwa Savage is pregnant and Dr. Sid is also not in town while Don Jazzy was in South Africa. I was not in town and even before I traveled, I did not get a personal invitation to the event.”
Commenting on D’banj’s recent interview where he spoke about how Mo’Hits broke up, D’Prince said he thought the issue was long gone and forgotten.
“To be frank, I thought that chapter was closed about two years ago, I never knew that D’banj is still granting interviews regarding the split because I thought we had gone through the whole story, leaked e-mail, hearsays and the likes. I am so happy that D’banj and Mavin Records are doing great. I don’t want us to keep putting the fans in the mishmash. The fans would always be vulnerable. The fans would always want to be entertained and we would always be the puppets that entertain them.
“I think D’banj was speaking based on his feelings and the fans reacted. I will always have love for Mo’Hits, DB records and Mavin Records because at the end of the day, it is the music that would keep us relevant. It is what brought us to where we are in the first place. We should all concentrate on our work and progress. We should love one another and not hate. There is no fight or war between us. What matters most is moving forward and making music. I feel that he was pressured to do the interview; he did so and expressed his feelings. I may agree and disagree with some of the things that he said but at the end of the day, I am still going to stick to love, peace and harmony,” he said.

FG Weeds Out 15,000 Ghost Pensioners, Saves N2.1bn

The federal government has weeded out 15,000 ghost pensioners and saved N2.1 billion in the last eight months following the establishment of an independent agency responsible for the management of federal pensions under the defined benefit scheme, the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD).

First Lady Canvasses Vote For Spouse

the First Lady Dame Patience Jonathan, on Wednesday in Ikom, Cross River, enjoined Nigerians to re-elect her husband as President of the most populous black race in Africa.
Patience, who made the call at the PDP rally in Ikom, Cross River Central Senatorial District, said her husband deserved re-election for a second term.

Drama As Jonathan, Buhari’s Supporters Clash In London

The high wire politics and bitter rivalry between the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) yesterday took a dramatic dimension in London as their supporters clashed during the much publicised visit by APC presidential candidate, Gen Muhammadu Buhari, to the Royal Institute of International Affairs, otherwise known as Chatham House.

Presidency Plans To Send Jega On Terminal Leave Next Week – APC Senators Allege

The All Progressives Congress (APC) caucus in the Senate has raised the alarm over an alleged plot by the presidency to send the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Attahiru Jega, on terminal leave next week.

Nigeria Loses N3.1trn Crude Oil Yearly – Osinbajo

The All Progressives Congress (APC) vice presidential candidate in this year’s election, Prof Yemi Osinbajo (SAN) has said that Nigeria loses an average of N3.1trillion worth of crude oil to graft annually.

Elections Are Not Won By Propaganda – Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan has cautioned that while it was his administration that created the platform on which the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) thrives so far, elections are not won by propaganda.
Jonathan, who spoke on Tuesday night at the presidential dinner and public lecture organised in his honour by the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) Alumni Association in Abuja, added that the vibrant opposition in the country today is an offshoot of the desire of his administration to encourage democratic competitiveness.
Represented at the event by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Anyim Pius Anyim, Jonathan however regretted that people speak carelessly as a result of the freedom allowed under this administration.
He said, “Today, at times, people wonder or bother about the opposition’s activities and movements. We created it. We simply thought that except the political space is expanded, we are not heading for democracy.
“That except you allow people to strongly and firmly assert their democratic rights, participate in democratic process and indeed, enjoy it with confidence, one day, we will pay for it.
“I want to assure us tonight that the opposition movement as it were today, owe their existence and indeed, their activities to President Goodluck Jonathan.
“When the opposition tries to make so much noise, one thing we know is that you cannot win election in Nigeria through propaganda.”

Why We Want Shekau Alive – FG

The federal government, yesterday, said that arresting the leader of the Boko Haram sect, Abubakar Shekau alive, will address the controversy surrounding his identity.
It also restated its commitment to achieve the feat before the rescheduled general election.

Incest: I Only Wanted To Test My Daughter’s Virginity – Suspect

A man arrested for allegedly attempting to rape his daughter in Ajeromi, Ifelodun local government area of Lagos State, has told the police that he wanted to test her virginity.

Jonathan’s Incompetence And Exploitation Of Religious Lines

My email and twitter have been overwhelmed by Nigerians and others, who were frustrated and dismayed over the postponement of the Nigerian general election for six weeks by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Professor Attahiru Jega, chairman of INEC adduced the reason for the postponement as lack of security guarantee given to his commission by President Jonathan’s Military Chiefs. He re-iterated that although his commission was ready to conduct the election but the Military Chiefs and the National Security Adviser had asked for six weeks postponement, to enable them defeat Boko Haram in the four North Eastern States of Borno, Yobe, Gombe and Adamawa.

Power Generation Still Below 3700mw Despite FG’s NIPPs

Despite the commissioning of three new National Integrated Power Plants (NIPPs) by President Goodluck Jonathan recently, the country’s power generation is still abysmally poor at below 3,700 megawatts (MW).
The newly commissioned NIPPs are 434MW Geregu II in Ondo State, 528MW Omotosho II in Ondo State and the recently commissioned 750MW Olorunsogo II located in Ogun State, expected to add a combined generation capacity of 1,712MW to the grid network.

Chatham House Visit: Presidency Plots Anti-Buhari Rally In London

Though the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Gen Muhammadu Buhari, is slated to speak at the prestigious Chatham House in London today, certain Nigerians in the diaspora have allegedly been mobilised by the Presidency to organise a rally to embarrass Buhari at the venue.

We Won’t Take Attacks On Buhari Again – BSO

The Buhari Support Organisations (BSO) has warned that it will no longer take what it called “insults” on the person of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, retired General Muhammadu Buhari, as it urged President Goodluck Jonathan to call his aides to order.

‘Bring Back Chibok Girls Alive, Not Arrest Shekau Alive’

Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Prince Gboyega Famoodun has charged the federal government to focus on bringing back the more than 200 Chibok girls abducted by Boko Haram alive rather than clamour for the arrest of the sect leader, Ibrahim Shekau alive.

Suicide Bombers Kill 30, Injure 72 In Kano, Yobe Attacks

Kano and Yobe states yesterday came under attacks from suicide bombers suspected to be Boko Haram members which left no fewer than 30 persons dead and over 70 others injured.
The attack in Kano State occurred at Kano Line Motor Park at Kofar Nassarawa area of the state when two teenage suicide bombers detonated the bombs strapped to their bodies, killing no fewer than 12 persons and leaving over 20 injured.

Jonathan, Buhari Salute Shagari At 90

President Goodluck Jonathan has extolled the virtues of former president, Alhaji Shehu Shagari, describing him as a committed patriot and outstanding leader.

Nigeria Has Democratised Corruption – ActionAid

The ActionAid has said corruption has been democratised in Nigeria to the extent that it is practically impossible for all the anti-corruption agencies in the country to effectively fight the menace.
A report by ActionAid Nigeria has noted that Nigeria’s anti-corruption agencies are either politicised, under-funded or lack the political will to prosecute cases of corruption.

Planned NANS Meeting With Jonathan: Wali Denies Knowledge

The President of National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Comrade Ali wali has denied knowledge of any planned meeting between President Goodluck Jonathan and the leadership of the students body, saying “there is no way NANS will meet with Mr President without my knowledge.”

WASC Certificate: Suits Against Buhari’s Qualification Stalled

The hearing in two of the several suits filed against the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC)General Muhammadu Buhari before a Federal High Court in Abuja could not go on yesterday due to the non-service of the defendants written address on the plaintiff in the suit.
There are about 15 pending suits against Buhari over alleged certificate forgery and perjury.
In the first suit filed by Chike Okafor, he is asking for an order compelling INEC to remove or delete the name of Buhari and his party, APC in the list of persons and political parties eligible to contest for the office of president.
When the case came up yesterday, lawyer to Okafor, Mike Ozekhome (SAN) informed the court that he has not been served with the defendant’s response to the suit.
But the lead lawyer to Buhari, Chief Akin Olujinmi (SAN), who led about 10 other SANs told the court that their response to the suit had been served on the plaintiff.
After receiving the defendants” response to the suit in court, Ozekhome prayed the court for a short adjournment in order to respond to the issues raised.
Justice Adeniyi Ademola later adjourned the matter till March 19.

‘Fayose’s Comment On Buhari’s Health Mischievous’

The statement acredited to both Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti State and DG PDP Presidential Campaign Organisation, Femi Fani-Kayode on the health of the APC’s presidential candidate, Gen. Muhammad Buhari has continued to elicit reactions as an NGO in the APC campaign train has described the statement as unfortunate, unwarranted and highly provocative.
In a statement signed by the national coordinator, Buhari Volunteers Network (BVN), Comrade Olayemi Success and made available to newsmen, it said despite the attacks and hate campaigns against Buhari, he continued to receive the support of Nigerians because they desired change.
He said the way Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State and Mr. Femi Fani-Kayode, are going about their campaign shows that they have lost touch with realities, urging them to engage Nigerians on issues and not blackmail as that is now old fashioned.
He said, “The comment of Fani-Kayode on the campaign rally of APC in Borno State is rather unfortunate.

2015 Polls: God Will Raise Anointed Leader For Nigeria – Cleric

Two weeks ahead of the presidential election which is expected to produce Nigeria’s president, a cleric has prophesied that God’s plan is to raise an anointed person other than the presidential candidates who will lead the country in the right direction.

ARSON: Police Nab 18 Over PDP Office Fire

Police in Nasarawa on Sunday arrested 14 suspected youths for burning down the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) local government secretariat in Obi town of Obi Local Government Area of Nasara wa State, two days after the party held its 2015 general elections campaign in the area.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Ismaila Numan, who confirmed the incident, said 18 suspects had been arrested in connection with the crime.
Impeccable sources in the area said the act was carried out on Saturday night saying people of the area woke up to the unfortunate incident Sunday morning.
It was learnt that the incident was a spillover of the clash between the supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday where gunshots were exchanged and casualties with machete cuts recorded on both sides.
One witness, Ibrahim Kasimu, said the incident started when youths suspected to be APC supporters began to destroy canopies and chairs used by the PDP during a campaign rally in Obi Local Government Area.

‘Funding Solid Minerals, Power Needs Indepth Analysis By Government’

With many stakeholders lamenting the poor investment and development in the solid minerals and power sectors, the chairman of the Eta Zuma Group, Dr Innocent Ezuma, in this interview with  RUTH TENE NATSA has espoused the need for more funding to attract credible investors into the sectors. 

No Bird Flu in Obasanjo’s Farms – Minister

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD) has refuted a publication indicating that the Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) has attacked Obasanjo’s farms.

ACID BATH: Jealous Housewife Bathes Rival With Acid In Onitsha

A jealous housewife in Okpoko community Area, Anambra State, simply identified as Maryanna, has allegedly bathed her rival with acid water and thereafter jumped into River Niger, our correspondent gathered.
The report said the housewife had complained of the frequent visits to the husband by the woman. On one of the visits, Maryanna was said to have warned her that she would teach her a lesson.
It was reliably gathered that the husband, a well-known businessman, started dating another woman when the wife became unruly.
It was gathered that she sometimes attacked the husband with dangerous weapons.
At some point, she was said to have ambushed her rival and poured substances suspected to be acid on her face. Police sources at the Okpoko Division Police Station said that the housewife disappeared after she attacked the rival
Anambra State Police Command’s spokesman, DSP Uche Eze, said he has no report of the incident, but police sources close to the Okpoko Division Police, confirmed that the husband of the woman who had jumped into the River was arrested, disclosing that the incident took place on Valentine’s Day, Saturday evening at Okpoko community by the River Niger Bank.
She said that the corpse of the woman was yet to be found in the water, while the acid victim was rushed to a private hospital in Onitsha and is currently receiving treatment”, he said.

Talks About Interim Govt Treasonable – Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday warned that talks about interim national government was alien to the Nigerian constitution and amounted to treason.
However, the Catholic Archibishop of Abuja, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, admonished the president to warn his supporters to stop poisoning his resolve and declarations that elections will hold on March 28 and April 11 as rescheduled, and that the handover date of May 29 remained sacrosanct.

How To Balance Marriage And Career To Save Your Relationship

 

 

 Career and marriage is the two things most people find difficult to combine successfully. It is understandable that managing career and relationship can be a daunting task if you don’t know how to handle these two critical areas of life. Both of them are important because without a career which mean no job, no money, and you can’t do things you want on your own except relying on others and without a lovely marriage, it’s assume you’re living in a slave land or probably isolated land, you may have all the promotion at work, got all the money but nobody to share your success with when you’re back home. 

How Diets Help In Management Of Diabetes Mellitus

Medical experts say that healthy eating is a cornerstone of healthy living especially in diabetes. ENDURANCE ONOME writes on this 
According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), diabetes is a group of metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia (high level of glucose in the blood) resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both.

Top Brain Foods For Children

A healthy, balanced diet is not just good for kid’s bodies, it’s good for their brains, too. The right foods can improve brain function, memory, and concentration. Like the body, the brain absorbs nutrients from the foods we eat, and these 10 “superfoods” on the following slides can help children boost their brainpower.

Military Involvement In Polls Coup Against Nigeria – APC

The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Organisation (APCPCO) has said that committing the fate of elections into the hands of the military is a coup against the people. The APCPCO’s position is coming on the heels of assertions by the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Attahiru Jega, on the Senate floor on Wednesday that the service chiefs will have to ratify the March 28 date for the presidential election and also express readiness to deploy troops for the polls before they could hold.

Enugu APC Dismisses Crisis Rumour, Suspends 2 Exco Members

The Enugu State chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC), yesterday, dismissed rumours making the rounds that it is currently swimming in a pool of crisis, saying the rumour was the handiwork of some PDP moles within the party.

I Started My Business As A Hobby – Aisha Bala Abubakar – Fashion Entrepreneur

Aisha Bala Abubakar is the CEO of Falke by Aisha and Mishamoon-two sister companies that are distinct and deal with women’s fashion. While the former handles bespoke clothing using the customers’ fabric and bridal wears, Mishamoon offers ready-to-wear clothing which are readily available and caters for every woman regardless of one’s income. The graduate of Applied Chemistry from the Usman Dan Fodio University, Sokoto, can best be described as a fashion entrepreneur. She is happily married to Yusuf Abubakar.

N7bn: CAN Denies Collecting Money From Jonathan

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has denied knowledge of the alleged N7bn given to its president, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, by President Goodluck Jonathan to campaign for his re-election, as alleged by Pastor Musa Dikwa, executive director of the Voice of Northern Christian Movement.

Boko Haram: US Spends $24.7 Million For Humanitarian Support

The United States government yesterday said it has so far spent about $24.7 million in support of essential humanitarian aid to refugees, internally displaced persons, and other populations of concern impacted by Boko Haram-engendered conflicts in Cameroon, Chad, Niger and Nigeria.

U.S. Offers Measures To Countries Fighting Terrorism

The U.S. President, Mr Barrack Obama, has identified measures that would eliminate terrorist activities in countries susceptible to its dangers and threats.

Boko Haram Siege In Chibok: We Are Still Counting Our Loses – Chairman

The chairman of Chibok Community, Hosea Abana Tsambido has lamented that even months after the deadly attack in Chibok by the Boko Haram sect, the people of the community are still counting their loses.

Jonathan Gave CAN N7bn Not N6bn, Pastor Dikwa Alleges

The allegation that some pastors in the country collected the huge sum of money to campaign against the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its presidential candidate, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, has taken another dimension, as Borno State-born Pastor Kallamu Musa Ali Dikwa has confirmed the allegation to be true.

Her Excellency, Madam President

Looking at political events in Nigeria from 1960 to date, the participation of women has remained appalling; what many women will prefer to call a “total let-down”. Despite the yearning of many women groups, they only got some form of recognition with the coming of the democratic dispensation.

Reps To Jonathan: Give Us Audit Report On Missing $20bn

The House of Representatives yesterday asked the federal government to make available to it the full forensic audit report on the alleged missing $20billion from Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).

Falling Oil Price: Nigerian Lenders are Safe – CBN, Banks

The Central Bank of Nigerian (CBN) and chief executives of banks in the country have allayed fears over the industry’s exposure to the oil and gas sector, saying the lenders are in good health despite the crash in global crude oil prices.

Troops Kill 300 Boko Haram Militants In Counter Offensive

Troops of the Nigerian Army have killed more than 300 Boko Haram fighters during an operation to recapture towns since the start of the week, the military said.

Stop Overheating The Polity, APGA Tells PDP, APC

All Progressives Grand Alliance, (APGA) yesterday advised supporters of All Progressives Congress, APC, and Peoples Democratic Party,( PDP) to stop heating the polity with their utterances.

Shekau’s New Video: BBOG Calls On Military To Neutralise Threat

The #BringBackOurGirls (BBOG) group has called on the Nigerian military to take seriously the threat made by the Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau and work towards neutralising the threat and protecting the lives of Nigerians.

Only Military Can Guarantee Rescheduled Polls – Jega

The chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Attahiru Jega, has declared the readiness of the commission to conduct elections on March 28 and April 11, but he could not say if the security agencies would be ready for the rescheduled polls.

Indonesia To Execute Nigerian, 7 Others For Drug Smuggling

Indonesian officials has said yesterday that eight convicted drug smugglers, including a Nigerian and seven others, will be executed for drug related offences.

Military Retakes Monguno, Marte, Others From Boko Haram

The Defence Headquarters has said that Monguno, a town in Borno State seized by Boko Haram insurgents last month, has been recaptured by the military, Hausa service of the British Broadcasting Corporation reports.

Nigeria, Largest Market In West Africa – AfDB Report

The African Development Bank (AfDB) said that Nigeria was the West African’s largest market with great potential to be a main driver of regional integration considering its population.

2015 Polls: Oyo Police Promise Adequate Security

The Oyo State Police Command has pledged to ensure adequate security for residents during the forthcoming general elections.

Obasanjo’s Exit Unsettles PDP

Leaders of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are currently unsettled following the exit of Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, its first president and former chairman of its Board of Trustees (BoT).
Obasanjo yesterday dumped the PDP saying he “belongs to a party which says Nigeria must not be destroyed.”

Labourer Remanded In Prison After Pleading Guilty To N14,000 Theft

An Ebute Meta Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Tuesday remanded in prison a man, Musibau Sulaimon, who allegedly stole N14, 000 from one Francis Chukwuemeka and stabbed him with a dagger.