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ICPC confirms D’banj’s arrest over ‘N-Power fraud’

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Oladipo Daniel Oyebanjo, better known by his stage name D’Banj, was arrested and detained on Wednesday by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), investigating fraud related to the N-Power Programme.

The ICPC’s confirmation comes many hours after news outlets first reported the musician’s ordeals.

President Muhammadu Buhari launched the N-Power programme on June 8th, 2016, to combat youth unemployment, encourage personal growth, and contribute to community growth.

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The ICPC issued the following statement on Wednesday afternoon:

In line with its mandate, the Commission had received numerous petitions on the diversion of N-Power funds running into billions of naira following the approval and release of such funds to the beneficiaries by the Federal Government. Many N-Power beneficiaries had complained over the non-receipt of the monthly funds in spite of payment by the Government.

About 10 persons have been invited by the ICPC over the last few months in connection with the N-Power fraud, and have been granted administrative bail after their detention. Several invitations to Mr. Oladipo Daniel Oyebanjo (D’banj), to appear before a team of investigators were ignored and not honoured.

READ ALSO: FG increases number of N-Power beneficiaries to one million
Mr. Oyebanjo (D’banj) turned in himself and was taken into custody at the ICPC Headquarters on Tuesday, 6th December, 2022, and is currently assisting the investigators to unravel the circumstances of the fraud allegations by the petitioners.

The investigation will be all-encompassing and also be extended to other collaborators of the fraud and the banks where the beneficiaries’ accounts are domiciled.

This press release has become necessary to set the record straight in view of the reports awash in the media. The investigation is ongoing and the Commission prefers not to preempt its outcome and also avoid the frenzy of a media trial.

Signed:

Mrs. Azuka Ogugua Spokesperson, ICPC
7th December, 2022

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After all the noise, your next song better be good

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Ace Nigerian musician Stanley Omah Didia popularly known as Omah Lay has called out his colleagues who have been bickering for the last few days.

The singer took to his Instagram stories to warn that their next songs better be really good following all the noise they had made.

Omah said that everyone going at themselves was funny to him and reiterated the need to bring out good quality music after it all.

This coming following numerous clashes involving Wizkid versus Don Jazzy and Davido which came with trolling and insults. Kizz Daniel and Tekno also had a row on Twitter over music royalties. There have also been other side battles.

Omah Lay wrote:

I’m In the dark cooking up
It’s funny seeing everyone going at everyone
After all this noise I hope vour next shit bangs!
You feel me?

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Liverpool go Rome ahead of 2024/25 season

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Their current campaign may not be going well despite the huge promises they started it with, but Liverpool are ready to look away and perhaps travel back decades before as they prepare for the post-Jurgen Klopp era.

Ahead of the upcoming 2024/25 season, the Merseyside outfit has released its new home kit for the incoming campaign, with Nike, the club’s official shirt designer taking inspirations from Liverpool’s 1983/84 season that saw the Reds lift their 4th European Cup in Rome.

Go Rome or go Home it appears the plan by Nike for Liverpool heading into the incoming campaign, and the Reds were sure to model the new home kit release.

Liverpool go Rome ahead of 2024/25 season

First team stars such as Virgil van Dijk, Luis Diaz, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Mohamed Salah were on to model the new jersey despite transfer speculations going down about their potential exit from the club post Jurgen Klopp.

Other first team figures seen modeling the new home kit are Alexis Mac Alister, Alisson Becker, Dominik Szoboszlai, Cody Gakpo, Ibrahima Konate, Curtis Jones and Joe Gomez (also rumored to be eyeing an exit).

Liverpool go Rome ahead of 2024/25 season

Missing figures from the new home kit release however are those who currently are on the sidelines thanks to fitness issues, such as Diogo Jota, Conor Bradley, Joel Matip, Thiago Alcantara, Adrian san Miguel and their academy graduates; Jarrell Quansah, Stefan Bajcetic and the likes.

Out from the names, Joel Matip, Thiago Alcantara and goalie Adrian san Miguel are figures doubtful of remaining at the club next season.

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Netizens allege low ticket sales after Burna Boy cancelled Amsterdam stadium concert

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Popular Nigerian music artist, Damini Ogulu aka Burna Boy has announced that his upcoming concert in Amsterdam has been canceled.

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In an Instagram story, Burna Boy revealed that his highly anticipated show at Johan Cruyff Arena on June 9, 2024, has been canceled due to the failure of the event organizers to fulfill their contractual obligations.

Burna Boy expressed his regrets to fans and assured them that those who purchased tickets would be fully refunded within 30 days.

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Netizens allege low ticket sales after Burna Boy cancelled Amsterdam stadium concert 2

Netizens wasted no time in reacting to the cancelation. His fans understood his decision and supported him. However, those from rival fanbases said he canceled it due to low ticket sales.

See reactions below;

@ezeoyin: “Ticket no sell osim failure by the event organizers to meet their contracted obligations ????????????????????????”

@eloagi_p: “Lol Abi tickets no sell ????????????”

@ukange_davidx: “ODG no Dey carry person money go”

@_allabout_music: “This is due to failure to sold out the ticket”

@kingdou_05: “Them no sell ticket finish, outsiders turn am to contract terms ???????????????????????????????????????????? but anything to make una sleep well in that una camp ????????????”

@brahdayo1: “Netherlands citizens head strong ooo, to sold out con hard Odogwu.”

@abdulsaheed1: “This is not so cool for the netherland fans of all places to experience this, they are his top listener perhaps he should switch organiser”

@otuibrahim1: “So na organisers get show no be burna boy again ????”

@odesyvictor: “Since October last yr till now Ape no sell out ????????”

@g3garbi: “I’m not happy with at all. The Netherlands love Burna Boy too much for this to have happened.”

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