Anita Okoye, wife of Paul Okoye of the now defunct music group, P-square, has demanded a monthly payment of $15,000 (about N7.8m) for spousal support. The estranged wife of the popular singer made this known in her petition for divorce, which was signed before the Abuja High Court. “Payment of a monthly maintenance sum of $15,000.00 (US Dollars) for the general welfare, education and health of the three children of the union who are presently in schools in the United States of America until they are of age,” part of the document read. The internet went on a frenzy when the divorce plans between Anita and her celebrity husband, popularly known as Rudeboy, was made public on Friday. However, the one-page document which seems to be a fragment of a larger paper work does not have the court’s endorsement on it. Also, the petition number and other aspects of it were blurred. Saturday Beats could also not ascertain the date the said document was made or filed as there was no such information on the surface of the document. Meanwhile, when Saturday Beats got in touch with Rudeboy, he stated that he was not interested in talking about the matter and hung up. He said, “You people should stop calling me about this s**t.”

Prince Utieyinoritsetsola Emiko has been crowned the 21st Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III. He obviously derived the title from his father and 19th Olu, Atuwatse II, Godwin Toritseju Emiko. His investiture is ongoing at the Itsekiri Kingdom in Warri, Delta State. According to Itsekiri tradition, this is the dynastic name he will henceforth be addressed by and referred to. The new Atuwatse III is the son of the 19th Olu Atuwatse II, Godwin Toritseju Emiko and Gladys Durorike Emiko. Born on April 2, 1984, the new Olu is a descendant of Olu Akengbuwa. Education Emiko attended NNPC Primary School in Warri and later Adesoye College, Offa, Kwara State for his secondary education between 1995 and 2001. He then proceeded to Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA where he bagged his Bachelor’s of Arts between 2002 and 2006, majoring in International Studies and Political Science while minoring in History and Economics. In 2007, he earned a Master’s of Science in Management also from Case Western Reserve University. Love for sports The Olu designate is an avid sportsman, having participated in different sports including swimming, kayaks, basketball, American football, and soccer. Serial entrepreneurship On returning home to Nigeria in 2008, Prince Tsola Emiko served in the Public Affairs Department of National Petroleum Investment Management Services for the NYSC scheme. Thereafter, from 2009 to 2010, he worked as an officer at the Shell Nigeria Closed Pension Fund Administrator and later at Sahara Energy as Government Relations Officer between 2010 and 2012. A serial entrepreneur, the Olu designate is the founder of Noble Nigeria Ltd. and Coral Curator Ltd. He is the Chairman of Ocean Marine Security Ltd. and Director, Gulf of Guinea Ltd. and Vessel link Big. Ltd. while his business acumen may be said to have flowed from his late father. Family life Prince Tsola Emiko is a loving and caring husband to Ivie Uhunoma Emiko, daughter of popular Edo business mogul, late Idahosa Okunbo. The couple has three children: Oritsetsemiaye, Oritsetemisan, and Oritsetimeyin.

A former Military Administrator of Oyo State, Brigadier General Adetunji Idowu Olurin (rtd), has died at the age of 76. He died on Friday at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital after a brief illness, a statement signed by the Olurin family said. “It is with a deep sense of loss but gratitude to Almighty God for a life well lived that we announce the passing of Brigadier General Adetunji Idowu Olurin (rtd),” the statement said. igned by the Olurin family said. “It is with a deep sense of loss but gratitude to Almighty God for a life well lived that we announce the passing of Brigadier General Adetunji Idowu Olurin (rtd),” the statement said. “In 27 years of service to the Nigerian Army, General Olurin served as the military administrator of Oyo state, the General Officer Commanding the three armoured division and the ECOMOG field commander in Liberia. “He also served as the sole administrator of Ekiti state and was a governorship candidate in the 2011 Ogun State gubernatorial elections. “General Olurin is survived by his wife Mrs Kehinde Olurin, two sons Babatunde and Olumide Olurin, daughter-in-law Fehintola Olurin and grandson Demilade Olurin. Burial arrangements to be announced soon.” ‘An irreparable loss’ Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has described the Olurin’s death as painful. In a statement signed by his spokesperson, Taiwo Adisa, the Governor condoled with the people of Oyo State over the demise of “one of the past administrators who shaped our great state.” “I learnt of the death of former Military Administrator of Oyo State, General ‘Tunji Idowu Olurin,” the Governor said, as quoted in the statement. “It is sunset for another great man and one of the first set of leaders that providence gave to Oyo State at its earliest stage. “Through the efforts and contributions of Gen. Olurin and other leaders, the foundation for the shaping of the Pacesetter State, which has become a first among equals, was successfully laid. “General Olurin’s death at this time when his wealth of experience in leadership can be of immense help to the current crop of leaders is painful. “But since the Holy Bible reckons that man has been given 70 years and he lived beyond the granted three scores and ten, we can only celebrate the good life General Olurin lived and the great contributions he made to our dear State. “I commiserate with the entire Olurin family of Ilaro and the government and people of Ogun State and pray to God to grant them the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.” Man of the people Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, has also offered his condolences. In a statement signed by his spokesperson, Yinka Oyebode, the Governor said Olurin’s death was a great loss to Nigeria, Ogun State, his home state and Ekiti, which he helped stabilised during a six-month emergency rule. “On behalf of the Government and good people of Ekiti State, I commiserate with the immediate family and associates of our amiable General Olurin,” the Governor said, as quoted in the statement. “Our prayer is that God will grant the deceased eternal rest and grant the family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.” Fayemi described the late General as a selfless statesman, courageous soldier and an altruistic patriot who served his country diligently while in active service and during his retirement. The Governor pointed out that the deceased discharged his duties as the Sole Administrator of Ekiti State with a great measure of fairness and firmness and left some legacies he would remembered for in the annals of history of the Land of Honour. Fayemi said although the late Gen. Olurin was a soldier, he was a man of the people who was very much concerned about their welfare and ever ready to solve problems brought to his attention. The Governor noted that Gen. Olurin brought his humane nature and professionalism to bear during his tenure as the Military Governor of the old Oyo State and while on peace- keeping assignment as the Field Commander of ECOWAS Monitoring Group (ECOMOG) in Liberia. According to him, the history of how a lasting peace was achieved in the then war- torn Liberia would not be complete without a worthy mention and glowing chapters written on the sterling contributions of the late General Olurin. He expressed sadness that Gen. Olurin’s demise came just few weeks after the death of a distinguished daughter of Ekiti, Mrs. Abike Sonoiki, who served during the emergency rule as Secretary to the State Government (SSG).

A 200-level student of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State has reportedly, committed suicide It was gathered that the incident occurred on Friday. The deceased, it was further gathered, hailed from Isuikwuato Local Government Area of Abia State and was said to be studying Industrial Physics. The Nation gathered the body was reportedly found inside one of the hostel blocks dangling with a rope around his neck. An eyewitness, who preferred anonymity, said: “The deceased locked himself inside the room and when the door was broken, he was seen dangling with a rope around his neck.” Another source, who described the deceased as a quiet and calm student, said he never showed any sign of depression before the incident. Reacting, Chief Security Officer of the Institution, Mr Ken Chukwura, said the deceased’s roommates have been invited for further questioning while investigation had commenced. He however called on the students to go about their activities without fear as the situation was under control. When contacted, the Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer, Ikenga Tochukwu, confirmed the incident.

The federal ministry of communications and digital economy says it generated N1.054 trillion as revenue for the federal government in two years. Isa Pantami, minister of communications and digital economy, spoke during the virtual inauguration of the 12th batch of the digital economy projects at the Digital Economy Complex, Mbora, Abuja. Pantami said the communications and digital economy sector played a huge role in lifting the country out of recession, with ICT recording the highest growth rate in the fourth quarter of 2020. “The initiatives of the ministry are geared towards supporting the federal government in its 3 main focus areas- economy, security and anti-corruption,” he said. “Our activities in the communications and digital economy sector have greatly enhanced the economy of Nigeria. For example, the sector played a pivotal role in lifting the Nigerian economy out of recession, with the ICT sector recording the highest growth rate in the 4th Quarter of 2020 (14.70%), as reported by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) and stated by Mr. President. “This growth rate was the only double-digit growth rate and it exceeded the aggregate growth rates of all the 2nd to the 7th fastest growing sectors. The ICT sector also had the highest growth rate in the year 2020 and the 1st Quarter of 2021. “It is also noteworthy that the telecommunications sub-sector grew at 15.90% and this was its highest growth rate over the past decade. “Additionally, the ministry and its parastatals have generated over N1 trillion for the federal government in less than 2 years, this translates to an average of about N44 Billion every month or over N1.4 Billion every day.” Pantami added that about N360 billion of the revenue was largely from Spectrum, allocated by the National Frequency Management Council (NFMC), under the chairmanship of the minister, to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) for commercial purposes. He added that over N600 billion was paid by ICT companies to the account of the federal government through the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). “Furthermore, over ninety four billion naira *N94,000,000,000) was generated for the federal government and approved by the national assembly in line with relevant laws, as part of the 2020 appropriation for personnel, capital projects, capacity building, interventions, etc. “The IT Projects Clearance Programme also saved over Five Billion Naira (N5,478,007,325.23) for the federal government.” Pantami noted that the statistics and figures discussed earlier were generated from the various reports submitted by the ministry and parastatals, as part of his supervision. He commended the CEOs of all the parastatals under the ministry for their commitment and urged them to redouble their efforts in developing Nigeria’s digital economy. Pantami also encouraged all the host communities and beneficiaries of the ministry’s projects and programmes to ensure that they take full advantage of the facilities and skills for the benefit of their communities and the nation. The digital economy projects inaugurated include the e-Accessibility Centre in Bauchi State Orphans and Vulnerable School, Bauchi; the Digital Economy Centre and e-Learning Facility at Ogba Grammar School, Lagos; the Digital Economy Centre and e-Learning Facility at St Paul Secondary School, Eke, Enugu. The Digital Economy Centre and e-Learning Facility at the Federal Character Commission, Abuja; the Emergency Communications Centre at Leko Abdulrahman Hospital, Daura; the e-Accessibility Centre at the Alderstown Schools for the Deaf, Warri; and the Virtual Examination Centre, at the College of Education, Argungu, Kebbi State.