The federal government is set to premiere a television drama series on mining in Nigeria on January 25.

In a statement on Tuesday, Dele Alake, the minister of solid minerals development, said the TV series titled ‘Hidden Riches’ will showcase the complexities of Nigeria’s mining sector.

He said the series will also showcase the “potential and development lurking in the sector as a key driver of economic transformation”.

Alake said the project will “unravel the complex dynamics of politics, power, and ambition” surrounding the nation’s mineral wealth.

“Produced by Take 7 Media and directed by Bem Pever and Nwamaka Chikezie, the series will officially debut on January 25, 2025, from 8:05 pm to 8:30 pm,” the statement reads.

“It will be aired weekly, every Saturday, on the Network Service of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA).

“The gripping storyline follows the interconnected lives of miners, politicians, activists, and everyday citizens as they navigate challenges and opportunities in harnessing the hidden treasures beneath the nation’s soil.

“Through its powerful narrative, “Hidden Riches” highlights the transformative potential of solid minerals as a vital alternative for sustainable economic growth and resource management.”

The minister said the project aligns with the agenda of President Bola Tinubu, which aims to diversify Nigeria’s economy.

He added that the “compelling narrative of the series will encourage citizens to engage in building a sustainable future”.

The series will feature actors including Sydney Diala, Lara Owoeye-Wise, Iveren Antiev, and Alex Jibrin.

A Kenyan lady identified as Hellen Mutimu has opened up about her alleged affair with Cubana Chief Priest, the Nigerian socialite.

Footage of Mutimu claiming she has a son with Cubana recently surfaced on social media.

In the clip, she alleged that she and her child have been homeless since 2023 and that her efforts to reach the socialite have been unsuccessful.

“I just need my baby to have a better life. He is now two years old. I have no place to stay, no money to feed him and I can’t afford to send him to school,” she said.

In an interview with content creator Lucky Udu on Monday, Mutimu recounted how she allegedly met Cubana in Lagos in April 2022 and became pregnant with his child.

She claimed after childbirth, she made several attempts to contact the entrepreneur, but he “blocked all avenues of communication”.

Mutimu also appreciated actress Tonto Dikeh and Burna Boy for financially supporting her.

“One evening I went to a restaurant in Victoria Island for dinner, where I met Pascal, my baby’s father,” she said.

“After a brief conversation, we exchanged numbers and I returned to my apartment. The next day, he called me and we met again at the Intercontinental Hotel in Lagos. We talked, had some drinks and then parted ways. Nothing happened between us at that point.

“I had no idea he was a prominent figure in Nigeria. I was new to the country and no one told me who he was. He didn’t mention being married and introduced himself as Pascal Okechukwu, not Chief Priest.

“After we became intimate, I started feeling unwell two weeks later. I was vomiting, so I took a test and discovered I was pregnant. I informed him and he congratulated me. He promised to take care of me and assured me not to worry.

“When I asked if he was married, he avoided the question. Later, I found out who he was from a bouncer at the restaurant, and my friend confirmed he was Cubana Chief Priest, a married man with two children.

“I told him I was a single mother with a son. He said it wasn’t an issue and reassured me. He suggested I return to Kenya, promising we’d stay in touch. I stayed in Nigeria until June, I was two months pregnant by then.

“I asked him for money to abort the pregnancy but he delayed and told me not to rush. He asked me to keep the child and I agreed.

“Two months later when my pregnancy became noticeable, I asked him again about the money. He told me not to worry and promised to send money for my return to Kenya. But two weeks after I got back to Kenya, he blocked me.

“I used to own a salon but when I left for Nigeria my business suffered and I had to close it. Managing the shop became impossible because I was very sick during my pregnancy. During this time, Pascal stopped sending money and had blocked me. I struggled to make ends meet.

“He knew the child was his; we didn’t use protection, and he was the only person I was with in Nigeria. Yet, he refused to acknowledge or support the child.

“When my baby was about eight months old, I tried contacting him through friends and old numbers but nothing worked. Eventually, he responded on Instagram, saying he missed me and asked for my nude pictures. When I refused, he blocked me again.

“After giving birth, I sent him a picture of the baby but he insulted me, calling my child a bastard and using a vomiting emoji. He denied the child was his, which was devastating. Since then, I’ve been solely responsible for my child.

“Eventually, he sent me N300,000 but only in small instalments because my student account couldn’t take more significant amounts. That’s the only financial support I’ve received from him.

“I am overwhelmed by Burna Boy’s kindness. It’s rare for someone to step in and help like this. I’m also thankful to Tonto Dikeh for her generosity. They’ve done more for me than the man who fathered my child.”

Cubana has yet to react to Mutimu’s allegations.

Adegboyega Ikwue Ogunlesi, the music producer better known as Adey, has accused some police officers in Lagos of harassment.

In a post via X, Adey claimed that while driving on Ikorodu road in Sunday, he encountered police officers who “forcefully” took control of his vehicle, alleging that he tried to kill them.

He alleged that one of the officers swerved him off the road into a ditch. He also claimed that one of the officers shot at him.

The music producer, however, did not reveal the cause of the confrontation between him and the police officers.

“Nigerian police shot at me today, claimed I tried to kill them, and almost totalled my car by grabbing the steering wheel and driving me into a ditch. No wahala sha,” he wrote.

“Bro this man shot at me and grabbed my steering wheel to try and total my car on Ikorodu road while I was driving!”

Nigerian police shot at me today, claimed I tried to kill them, and almost totalled my car by grabbing the steering wheel and driving me into a ditch.

No wahala sha

— Adey (@ItsAdey) January 5, 2025

Bro this man shot at me and grabbed my steering wheel to try and total my car on Ikorodu road while I was driving!

— Adey (@ItsAdey) January 6, 2025

As of the time of this report, the Lagos police have not reacted to the allegations. A message sent to Benjamin Hundeyin, the Lagos police spokesperson, has yet to be responded to.

Adey, who studied engineering in America, returned to Nigeria to pursue his passion for music. He has collaborated with several prominent artists, including Olamide, Ycee, Femi Kuti, and Bisola Aiyeola, a Nollywood actress.