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Governor Mimiko: “Why EFCC lacks power to investigate, freeze Fayose’s accounts”

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Ondo State Governor, Olusegun Mimiko, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to caution the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, following the restriction placed on the account of Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose.

He described the action of the EFCC as an abuse of the Constitution.

Mr. Mimiko who spoke in his capacity as Chairman of PDP Governors’ Forum, condemned the freezing of Mr. Fayose’ s bank account. Mr. Fayose raised the alarm on Monday that his Zenith Bank account had been frozen by the EFCC.

The commission also confirmed the development and justified its action. But Mr. Mimiko, who was reacting to the development in a statement in Akure on Tuesday, said the action of the anti-graft agency had portrayed the nation as one in crisis.

Mr. Mimiko said the EFCC had no power to interfere with the account of a sitting governor. He said the action would not find comfort with the position of Section 308 of the Nigerian Constitution.

According to him, if the intention is to suggest any criminal infraction or fraud against the governor, the agency should have waited until he vacates office.

“What has happened is a blatant and violent infraction on the provision of the Constitution and our democracy, ” Mr. Mimiko said.

“It is an attempt to subvert the constitution and it is fascist. The intention is to achieve a penal sanction without going through the due criminal procedure and criminal proceedings.”

Governor Mimiko argued that the essence of Section 308 of the Constitution of the country was to save governors in the country from distractions.

“What they have done now is to distract the Governor of Ekiti and this is not good for our democracy, ” he said.

The governor further argued that immunity was part of the constitution “which must be respected whether anybody likes it or not. ”

He also contended that the EFCC’s action violated Section 96 of the 1999 constitution as amended which confer on every individual the right to fair hearing.

He warned that the country was beginning to manifest the signs of totalitarianism adding that the account of any individual could only be frozen after a court of competent jurisdiction had so ruled or an interim order by a court of competent jurisdiction was granted to the anti-graft agency .

Mr. Fayose has however vowed to challenge the restriction on his account “appropriately.”

[Premium Times]

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Davido kicks as producer Napji calls him out over unpaid royalties

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Davido, the Nigerian singer, has reacted to a claim by Napji, the music producer, that he has yet to complete his payment for “royalties and publishing”.

In an X post on Tuesday, the producer claimed the singer has yet to pay him fully for producing three songs off his 2020 album ‘A Better Time’.

Napji, who claimed to have produced ‘Fem’, ‘Jowo’, and ‘Sunlight’, added that he would release more details soon.

“I am Napji, producer behind Fem, Jowo and sunlight on @davido album (A better time) which was released 13th November 2020,” he wrote.

“I was paid an advance of 500 thousand naira for each of the songs. I will be releasing more information as I seek to collect my royalties & publishing.”

In his reaction, Davido, who neither denied nor confirmed the claim, hurled insults at Napji.

The Afrobeats star had faced similar accusations in the past.

In August 2023, Alabi Adetutu, the Nigerian model, accused Davido of owing her for her role in ‘Wonder Woman’ visuals.

In 2022, Dammy Krane, the singer, also called out Davido to pay him for his contribution to the hit song ‘Pere’.

Krane said despite co-writing the 2017 hit song — which featured Rae Sremmurd and rapper Young Thug — “Davido is yet to pay my outstanding fee”.

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Tyla praises Tems for opening door of global recognition for female artistes in Africa

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Tyla, the South African singer, says Tems, the Nigerian songstress, paved the way for global recognition of female African artistes.

The music stars recently joined forces on ‘No.1’, a song off Tyla’s self titled album.

In a recent interview on Kiss Fresh FM, Tyla described Tems as an “amazing” singer who opened doors for African female artistes globally.

She also expressed gratitude for the opportunity to collaborate with her.

“Amazing. Tems is so talented. She is literally a force. I am so honoured to have worked with her. She has opened so many doors for us,” she said.

“We made such a beautiful song with such a beautiful message. It is a song for the girls and it is made by the girls.”

In 2023, Tyla revealed Tems inspires her as an African artiste.

In response, Tems graciously accepted the accolades, and expressed confidence that Tyla is similarly empowering young South African girls through her music.

“Man, it is an honour, I am very very, 100% sure that she’s inspiring many many many many South African babe, many girls around the world as well”, she said.

Both artistes have continued to enjoy fame globally for their talents.

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Music producer Dr Roy calls out Mercy Chinwo over unpaid debt (Video)

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A Nigerian music producer identified as Dr Roy in a video breaks into tears as he narrates his ordeal while working with gospel singer Mercy Chinwo.

The middle-aged Nigerian music producer tearfully calls out gospel singer Mercy Chinwo over unpaid debt.

Dr Roy made this call out while featuring as a guest on the audio-visual podcast “The Honest Bunch: hosted by media personality Nedu and co-podcasters.

According to Dr Roy, he used to work with gospel singer Mercy Chiwno till 5 am then wake up by 7 am everyday in a back to back manner.

Speaking further, Dr Roy asserts that he produced, Excess Love, Omekannaya, Regular, Receive it and more for Mercy Chinwo and she never paid him.

Dr Roy further breaks into tears while on the podcast as he stressed that he was working hard while with Mercy Chinwo thinking he would make millions to feed his family but she left her with nothing but unpaid debt.

He noted that there was a time he informed Mercy Chinwo that his father had a stroke and she should assist him but she responded by saying “Make I no worry, he would be fine.”

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