A United States-based Nigerian lawyer, Emmanuel Ogebe, who assisted in the release of a death row inmate, Emmanuel Ihejirika, from an Indonesian prison, has said DNA test proved vital in the latter’s freedom. Ihejirika, who had spent 20 years in prison, was on death row before he was discharged and acquitted by the country’s Supreme Court. The Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, had on Saturday, 14, 2024, disclosed that Ogebe took up the case pro bono and won at the apex court. The lawyer, who spoke exclusively to Saturday PUNCH, explained that Ihejirika was arrested over a fake…
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Actress, Nuella Njubigbo, has described balancing one’s career with taking care of a family as a tough task. She told Saturday Beats, “It is a lot of work. Sometimes, I could be feeding my baby with one hand, while I am typing on the laptop with the other. I try to joggle everything together. For me, family comes first, so when I have to put a pause on work for like a day or two for the family, I do it. Most times, I try to balance things.” The actress also stated that though there were times she was tempted…
The 2021 winner of the Mr Nigeria International pageant, Ajewole Emmanuel has revealed why he took a break from pageantry for humanitarian engagement. He told Saturday Beats, “I am still very much on the entertainment scene, especially my industry— pageantry and fashion. There is no other thing I find more joy in doing than entertainment. However, the reason I have not been very active is that I needed to focus on the humanitarian aspect of me. I love helping people and putting smiles on their faces. It gives me great joy. I am grateful to my mentor, Sir Anike Hope,…
A music executive and CEO of Richie Music Empire, Don Richie, has said that his primary motivation for establishing the record label was to provide a platform for talented artistes to showcase their skills and reach a wider audience. In an interview with Saturday Beats, he said, “I established the label to provide a platform for talented artistes to showcase their skills and reach a wider audience. I chose now to make this move because I believe the Nigerian music industry is ripe enough for innovation and disruption. Our vision is to become a leading record label in the country,…
Isolated from the rest of society while facing the debilitating effects of their illness, the residents of the lepers’ colony in Iberoko, Abeokuta, Ogun State, struggle to maintain their dignity and survive. They receive only a meager N10,000 monthly stipend from the government, leaving them with minimal support as they cope with the physical and emotional challenges of their condition. OLUFEMI ADEDIRAN sheds light on their daily battle for survival and the resilience they display in the face of adversity Life for the 28 residents of the Iberekodo Lepers’ Colony in Abeokuta, Ogun State, is a daily battle against poverty,…
A graduate of Ahmadu Bello University and entrepreneur, Basirah Balogun shares her journey of living with cerebral palsy and how she turned her challenges into a source of strength. In this insightful interview with TEMITOPE ADETUNJI, she reveals the pivotal moments that led her to embrace her condition and find purpose in the face of adversity Were you diagnosed with cerebral palsy at birth, or did it develop later? I was born with a congenital disorder called cerebral palsy, which primarily affects my leg but also partially impacts my hand and eyes. I have lived with this disability since birth.…
Two women, Ujunwa Una and Chinelo Igbechionwu, have been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly taking part in the selling of newborn twin girls in the state. The women were arrested by officers from the Ojodu Division while on patrol at Berger bus stop, following a tip-off from concerned citizens. According to Police Public Relations Officer Benjamin Hundeyin, the suspects were found with two newborn girls, approximately six days old, on September 9, 2024. They had travelled from Abia State and were reportedly en route to deliver the babies to a nurse in Lagos, whom the babies’…
Nigerian comedian Godwin Komone, popularly known as Gordons, talks about the quality of the current Super Eagles team, his love for UFC fighter Israel Adesanya, and more in this interview with PETER AKINBO What is your sporting history like? I was a strong football lover, but I grew up in the type of family where sport was not encouraged. My dad expected me to go to school and become a doctor or a lawyer, so I wasn’t encouraged in the area of sports, but I loved football a lot, and I can still play football perfectly. Why did you not…
Former Senate President and current Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party, Adolphus Wabara, has called for the sacking of the Chairman of the Federal Character Commission, Muheeba Dankaka, over corruption allegations. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Saturday PUNCH, the former Senate President shared his experience during a visit to the FCC, where he sought job placements for individuals in his constituency. He revealed that he was informed that jobs were not available without a bribe. “I physically went to the FCC, requesting two or three jobs for some people in my wards. You will…
Afrosoul artiste, Sopuru Precious, aka Boypee, has said that working with pop star, David Adeleke, aka Davido, on the remix of the hit song, ‘Ogechi’, was the defining moment in his career. In an interview with Saturday Beats, he stated that Davido’s global appeal and Tekno’s unique sound were particularly influential in shaping his artistic direction, noting that he admires the two artistes’ ability to connect with audiences worldwide and is striving to have similar impact through his own music. Recalling how he met Davido, Boypee said, “The connection with Davido came through popular socialite, Cubana Chief Priest, who has…