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  • Gospel musician in court for allegedly stealing 45,000 litres of PMS

    A 36-year-old  gospel musician, Ajibola Oyetunde, who allegedly stole his employer’s 45,000  litres of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) valued at N8 million,  on Wednesday appeared in an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court.

    Oyetunde, whose lives at No. 2 Aruawe St., Aradangun in Badagry, is charged with three counts of conspiracy and stealing.

    The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charge.

    The Police Counsel, Sgt. Michael Unah, told the court that the defendant allegedly stole the PMS worth N8 million from the complainant, Mr Idowu Adeyemi.

    Unah told the court that the defendant committed the offence with three others still at large on Dec.18 2018, at 1 a.m. Along Badagry Expressway, Lagos.

    He said the complainant loaded a mini truck with the PMS valued at N8 million from Apapa which was  supposed to be delivered at a Conoil Filling Station located in Badagry but the defendant conspired with three others and stole the truck  at gun point.

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    He said that the offence contravenes the provisions of sections 287 (5)(b) and 411 of the Criminal Laws of Lagos State 2015,( Revised).

    NAN reports that Stealing stipulates seven years imprisonment while conspiracy provides two years jail term if found convicted.

    Chief Magistrate  A. A. Fashola admitted to the defendant to bail in the sum of  N250,000  with two sureties in like sum.

    Fashola ordered that the sureties must be gainfully employed with two years tax payment to the Lagos State Government and have their addresses verified by the court.

    He adjourned the case until May 15 for hearing.

  • Music: Instrument for social change

    Music: Instrument for social change

    A female gospel musician, Mrs Bola Amzat, also known as “protocol breaker,” has advised practitioners in the music industry to be focused and never compromise in the pursuit of their career.

    Mrs. Amzat, who stated this in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, at the launch of her third album entitled “I Am Going Higher” described music as a tool for societal reformation.

    Her debut album entitled A New Song (Orin Titun) was launched in 2006 while the second one, Omi Leniyan (Human beings are like water that could be seen anywhere) before the latest one, I am going higher.

    The gospel artiste said anybody who hopes to be successful in the music industry must be disciplined, committed; resolute and focused, recalling some of the experiences she went through in the pursuit of her career.

    Mrs. Amzat said: “I have had lots of challenges. Coping with the responsibility of being a wife and mother of four as well as working as sales executive of the Federal Polytechnic water firm has not been very rosy. But I’m surmounting them.

    “The real challenge I had as a singer is finance. This is because I have got a lot to deliver. Mine is a calling to reach out to many in need of gospel truths. I lost my parents while I was very young and I also lost two of my elderly siblings who died mysteriously the same year.

    “Because I know that I have got higher places, I did not compromise; I can’t do what others are doing for survival. People called me several names such as ‘SU’ but I didn’t compromise. I could hustle for survival; doing odd jobs but I never stole or involved myself in immorality.

    “My advice to female gospel singers is to be focused and never compromise because of survival. They should practise what they are preaching because people don’t read the Bible again. Many gospel singers compromise even in the studio. I hear stories of renowned gospel musicians who compromise with their engineers in the studio.

    “I had several opportunities to travel out of the country but because of some funny conditions attached to it, I turned it down. Men will always make advances but I have remained undaunted and never yielded.”

    Speaking at the album launch, the Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti, Dr. Taiwo Akande, described music as an instrument for social change, even as he commended Mrs. Amzat for using her talent to draw people to God.

    The Rector, who was represented by her Personal Assistant, Mr. Gbenga Olorunsola, urged youths to positively deploy their talents to make impact in the society rather than taking to crime.

  • We get advances from men, says Gospel Musician

    A female gospel musician, Mrs Lola Amzat, has advised colleagues in the industry to be focused and never compromise in the pursuit of their career.

    Mrs. Amzat, who stated this in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, at the launch of her third album titled “I Am Going Higher” said female gospel musicians face diverse temptations and advances from men not married to them.

    The gospel artiste said anybody who hopes to be successful in music industry must be disciplined, committed, resolute and focused recalling some of the experiences she went through in the pursuit of her career.

    Mrs. Amzat said: “I have had lots of challenges; coping with reponsibilities of being a wife and mother of four children and also working as Sales Executive of the Federal Polytechnic water firm has not been very rosy but I’m surmounting them.

    “The real challenge I have as a singer is finance because I have got a lot to deliver, mine is a calling to reach out to many in need of gospel truths. I lost my parents while I was very young and I also lost two of my elderly siblings who died mysteriously the same year.

    “People tagged me all sorts like ‘SU’ but I didn’ compromise, I could hustle for survival doing odd jobs but I never stole or involved myself in immorality.”

    “My advice to female gospel singer is to be focused and never compromise because of survival. They should practise what they are preaching because people don’t read the Bible again. Many gospel singers compromise even in the studio, I hear stories of renowned gospel musicians who compromise with their engineers in the studio.

    “I had several opportunities to travel out (of the country) but because of some funny conditions attached to it, I turned it down. Men will always make come and advances but I have remained undaunted and never yielded.”

    Speaking at the album launch, the Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti, Dr. Taiwo Akande, who was represented by her Personal Assistant, Mr. Gbenga Olorunsola, urged youths to positively deploy their talents to make impact in the society rather than taking to crime.

  • Ogenyi:I’m a gospel musician

    Ogenyi:I’m a gospel musician

    Onazi Ogenyi has flourished as player since he announced his arrival when he featured for Nigeria in the U-17 World Cup where they finished as runners-up to finally earning a place with Super Eagles.

    Following his impeccable performance at AFCON where Nigeria emerged eventual winners, the midfielder has been synonymous with most bookmakers, hence, supersport.com engaged him while he was on holiday before the Serie A resumes.

    Tell us who Onazi is?

    I was born in Jos and come from a family that has three brothers and I’m the last born in the family. I pretty much grew up in Jos and that is where my career started.

    How has the experience been so far in the green and white shirt?

    It’s a great opportunity and great experience that every footballer wants to get and I always give thanks to God for giving grace that has seen me manage to secure a chance to feature in this level for my country.

    You were focal in Afcon which saw your team win the title, was that your greatest achievement as a player?

    It is certainly one of my greatest achievements since I started playing football and I’m happy I got the opportunity through God’s grace to feature in the greatest competition in the continent. The country was in search of the title that evaded them for a while and we managed to bring it back home.

    Well, every player has a role model out there, who makes you tick and why?

    I can’t single out any individual. There are great people out there who inspire me and I manage to pick certain aspects from all of them.

    You missed out on Confederations cup, what’s the extent of your injury?

    I suffered a knee injury and it wasn’t that terrible and by grace of God I’ll be going back to club since I’ve recovered.

    As a young Nigerian footballer, what do you think of the upcoming players’ should do in their bid to thrive?

    Most important thing they should value is hard work, discipline and pray to God and they should as well play as if everything is dependant on them on the field of play.

    How has Serie A treated you so far?

    It’s been a perfect experience for me and it’s a good platform for young players to learn with every chance given to prove your worth because if you fluff you chance you lose your opportunity.

    What do you do when not playing football?

    I’m a good gospel musician and I play instruments. These is one of the things that make me stay indoors, I love music.

    What do you make of Nigeria’s World Cup chances?

    We are not there yet, all I can say for now since we are in the campaign is God’s grace will see us excel and go through to the tournament.

    What do you make of African football?

    African football is really progressing and I was surprised that Cape Verde eliminated Cameroon to qualify for Afcon. Other countries also played well like Burkina Faso and that highlights how greater they climb up in terms of level of play.