Saturday, April 30, 2022
People think I’m a madman, kidnapper but I’ve built houses, married nine wives with 35 children – Oyo scavenger
Fifty-year-old Mr Azeez Ismail, nicknamed Alfa Jakujaku, tells TEMITOPE ADETUNJI about his journey as a scraps scavenger and how he has made fortunes from the business
Tell us about yourself.
My name is Azeez Ismail popularly called Jakujaku (rubbish). I was born in Oyo State. My father’s name is Azeez; he is a well-known person in Oyo; he is wealthy. My dad has four wives with many children.
How old are you?
I am 50 years old.
What exactly was it like growing up as a child?
I didn’t have a formal education as a child. According to my parents, I insisted that I would not have a formal education.
What led you into scraps scavenging business?
Growing up, my parents wanted me to go to school but I decided to attend an Arabic school instead; the school is called Alawosan in Oyo. I obtained a certificate as an Arabic scholar. I am an alfa, so I can also have my own Arabic school.
I thought of what business to do apart from being an alfa. I went to the North hoping to find a good business over there; I spent two years in the North but there was nothing interesting I could do over there. I started missing home, missing my parents and I decided to pay them a visit in Oyo where I was
There Is Always A Limitation As The Wife Of An Emir” Tayo Sobola Spills On Alleged Marriage To Hausa Traditional Ruler
Nollywood actress Sotayo Sobola popularly called Sotayogaga, who was recently conferred with the title of “Saraunia”, which means queen mother of the Uke Kingdom in Nasarawa state has finally reacted to the viral reports of being married to the traditional ruler that bestowed the title on her.
Debunking the reports, Tayo Sobola in a chat with SUN said, “I don’t think emirs crown their wives ‘queen mothers’. If you are married to an emir, you cannot be everywhere. There is always a limitation as the wife of an emir.”
The fact that I didn’t see it coming was the most surprising part. It just happened and I took a deep
I Was His Money-Making Machine, Dancer Korra Obidi Speaks About Estranged Husband
Saturday, April 23, 2022
Breaking News: Actress Lizzy Anjorin Killed Alaafin Of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi
Actress Lizzy Anjorin the side chicken of Alaafin of Oyo has been announced to be the one behind the Oba's death.
According to the news going viral, the actress that is known to be killing any man she is romantically in
Her Husband Was A Torn In Her flesh” Chioma Akpotha Receives Accolades For Allegedly Handling Her Divorce Privately
Samklef slams Banky W, demands royalties for Wizkid’s album
Music producer, Samuel Oguachuba, popularly known as Samklef, has slammed singer Banky W, as he demanded his royalties for Wizkid’s debut album.
Wizkid, who was formerly signed to Banky W’s label, EME Records, released two albums ‘Superstar’ and ‘Ayo’ under the label.
In an Instagram live video late Friday, Samklef, who produced Wizkid’s then hit song, Pakurumo, off Superstar album, claimed that Banky W failed to properly compensate him (Samklef) for his input in the hit song.
According to Samklef, Banky W, whose real name is Bankole Wellington, told Wizkid to remove Samklef’s name as a contributor in the song.
After addressing the issue on his Instagram live, Samklef took to his Twitter page to state that he would claim his royalties for Wizkid’s album.
He tweeted early Saturday, “Claiming all my 11 years royalties for Wizkid’s Superstar album in a bit.
What Will Happen To All His Young, Beautiful Wives? Nigerians React To Alaafin Of Oyo’s Death
Singer Portable Causes Commotion As Police Officers And Thugs Fight Dirty To Collect Money From Him
Fast-rising Nigerian singer, Portable recently created a scene in Lagos State as he threw money into the air.
The singer got many motorcyclists, market women, cab drivers, street urchins, touts, and even police officers scrambling for money.
In the video making rounds, the singer was seen in his Range Rover giving money to people.
A police officer left his duty post to the singer’s car as he begged him for money.
This has degenerated mixed reactions online as many opined that the police officer would be sacked for neglecting his duty.
Oba Adeyemi’s passage like a dream, Olusegun Obasanjo mourns
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says the passage of the late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, is like a dream.
Obasanjo described the late monarch as a symbol of a nation’s epic struggle for self-discovery and self-actualization.
Obasanjo’s letter of condolence to the Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, was made available through his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Akinyemi to newsmen in Abeokuta on Saturday.
Obasanjo, who is presently in Ethiopia, condoled with the governor, the family of Oba Adeyemi and the entire people of Oyo on the transition.
He stated that the late highly revered monarch was a patriotic and highly respected traditional ruler who had immeasurable love for his people and great faith in a united Nigeria, declaring “he stood out as a voice of forthrightness in national affairs and he was as well a fervent promoter of mutual tolerance and understanding not only among the diverse people who live in his domain but also across the country.”
Obasanjo added, “It is well acknowledged that it was during his reign that Oyo Town got transformed to the modern city that it has become today and not surprisingly, his contribution to nation-building was
Breaking: Alaafin Of Oyo, Lamidi Adeyemi, Dies At 83 (Details)
The Alaafin of Oyo, Lamidi Adeyemi, is dead,
According to the Premium Times, Alaafin Adeyemi, the third from the Alowodu Ruling House, died in the late hours of Friday at the Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti.
The remains of the top Yoruba traditional ruler were brought to Oyo in the early hours of Saturday and traditional rites began.
Friday, April 1, 2022
Tearful Justin Dean Finally Reveals Why He Divorced Korra As He Cries Out That His Kids Are Being Withheld From Him
Justin Dean has finally opened up about the reason he divorced his wife Korra Obidi so soon after she welcomed their second daughter.
The doctor claimed that Korra repeatedly said hurtful things about their first child; that she said she regrets giving birth to June.
He explained that on the night he came online to announce his marriage was over, Korra repeatedly said she regrets birthing June and June was in his lap crying.
He said he called his mother and she heard Korra repeat that over the phone.
He alleged that Korra then forcefully tried to take June from him and she
Nollywood Comic Actor Dejo Tunfulu Is Dead; Nollywood Mourns
