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The well-known artist from Fuji, Wasiu Ayinde, has been embroiled in a new scandal following the release of a leaked audio recording in which he threatened ValueJet airline owner Kunle Soname, claiming the businessman “will feel me in his business.”
Only a few hours had passed since the singer’s public apology for his disruptive behavior at the Abuja airport earlier in the week.
According to the claim, the artist almost got hit by a ValueJet plane on Tuesday morning when he tried to stop it from taking off. Prior to this, he was deboarded for allegedly breaking aviation regulations.
Social media users widely condemned the incident, which resulted in the aircraft’s pilot being suspended.

The musician was put on a no-fly list by the Airline Operators of Nigeria in retaliation, which prevented him from traveling on member airlines’ flights.

The artist, also known as KWAM 1, apologized to his fans, the airline, and all parties involved in a video published on Friday in response to the controversy.

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However, the musician reportedly described what happened on the recorded recording that is currently making the rounds online, accusing ValueJet of embarrassing him in public.

He threatened Soname directly on the recording after warning that no one “messes with me and gets away with it.”

K1 said in Yoruba, “You won’t want to see me shut down because I’m a patient who needs water every second.” Let them swear on how the incident occurred using the Bible and the Quran. The pilot urged that I not bring the water flask inside after advising them not to make it a national issue. “Don’t let him go,” she said to one of them. And I replied, “Nobody is going if that’s how you want it.”

“I opened the flask and emptied the contents for everyone to see when they began to assemble. Your employer, Soname, is “omo mi ni,” or “my boy.” I promise Soname in government. I’m Wasiu Ayinde, and no one gets away with it because I didn’t try to cause trouble, skip the line, or do anything improper, but all I heard was, “You can’t go on our flight.” Soname will sense me in his business, even though I don’t want to take that flight ever again.

Dr. Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, the Director General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), has endorsed the Africa Tourism and Creative Economy Expo (AFTCEE), which is set to take place in Abuja in November of this year.

Iweala, who is scheduled to attend, urged African countries to take advantage of the occasion to use their cultural and creative resources for faster trade and economic development.

In a personally signed letter addressed to Mr. Chuks Akamadu, the CEO of Afrocultour, the event’s organizers, with the theme “Optimising Africa’s Comparative and Competitive Advantage for Accelerated Trade and Economic Growth,” she pointed out that the continent is incredibly rich in cultural and tourism-related opportunities.
“The WTO believes the future of trade lies in services, and tourism and the creative economy have a central role to play,” she said, emphasizing the importance of utilizing these advantages to further integrate into regional and global supply chains.

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The former finance minister of Nigeria expressed her excitement about participating in the event and wished its organizers a successful and memorable occasion.

In an effort to promote trade, tourism, and cross-cultural interaction, the Africa Tourism and Creative Economy Expo is anticipated to attract participants from all over the continent and beyond.

Hon. Chidi Mark Obetta, who represents the Nsukka/Igbo-Eze South federal constituency in the 10th National Assembly, has stated that his and his colleagues’ defection to the state’s ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is justified by the Enugu state governor’s performance, which is not centered on Ning, and the wealth that flows into the Nsukka area during his administration.
The Hall of Fame, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) hosted an interface over the weekend between the state governor and political party leaders in the Enugu North Senatorial zone, also known as the Nsukka socio-cultural zone, during which Hon. Obetta spoke.
The appointment of a “indigenous Nsukka son as Vice-chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, UNN, for the first time since the citadel of learning was founded in Nsukka soil 65 years ago, and named after our nation – Nigeria,” was one of the many items Obetta mentioned.

He claimed that the administration of Governor Mbah had broken a jynx for the residents of the Nsukka zone.
The 5,000-seat stores constructed at Nsukka International Market, which the governor recently completed kicking off its construction ceremony prior to attending the interaction session, Hon. Obetta added, are a glaring example of the governor’s sincere intentions and dedication to the development of the Nsukka zone.
During the leadership crisis in their previous political party, the Labour Party, Obetta recalled that he and his colleagues, including Hon. Dennis Agbo, the member representing the Udenu/Igbo-Eze North federal constituency, and their other supporters, made it clear that their decision to rejoin the PDP was motivated by their passion and dedication to furthering the development of their region.
However, you (Gov Mbah) did not force us to adopt your administration’s vision or return to the PDP, according to the record.
Instead, your government’s good deeds and your admirable vision persuaded us. When we made that choice, we were quite clear that it was based on a common vision of your administration’s strategy for changing our beloved state. We said, “When we are with you under a common political canopy, our zone stands to witness more impactful development activities so that at our various levels that synergize in fostering critical development in all areas,” Hon. Obetta continued.

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The governor was reassured by Hon. Obetta that the people of Nsukka love him and will support his administration. He said that the participants in the interactive meeting are the true grassroots leaders from each of the six local governments that make up the zone: Nsukka, Igbo-Eze South, Igbo-Eze North, Igbo-Etiti, Udenu, and Uzo-Uwani.
He asked the governor to allow each local government representative to speak about the unique needs of their region, pointing out that in addition to having “finger tips full knowledge of the needs of their people, demography of their villages and communities,” those attending the meeting are “strong political foot-soldiers who are in control of the conscience of their people, and, as well, serve as effective feedback to the people on the government development activities and administration.”
In response to the numerous demands made by the speakers, which mostly focused on access to roads, water, and better welfare, Governor Mbah said that during the first two years of his administration, his administration gave priority to health and education. He added, however, that while road issues were not completely abandoned during that time—he mentioned a number of roads that had been awarded and were still being built—he assured them that their requests would receive more attention.
In particular, the governor allayed public concerns that his government harbors animosity toward Nsukka by pledging that his administration is dedicated to developing the area on an equal footing with other regions in the state.
Edem-Ani kingdom’s traditional ruler and the head of the Enugu State Council of Traditional Rulers Igwe Samuel Asadu, His Royal Majesty, led the zone’s other traditional leaders to the interactive gathering.

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has denied allegations that it withheld the Certificate of National Service (CNS) of corps member Ushie Rita Uguamaye (state code LA/24B/8325) due to supposed negative remarks about the government.
In a statement posted on its official page, the NYSC denounced the charge as “entirely unfounded and false in its entirety,” claiming that the decision was made for genuine disciplinary reasons in accordance with its bye-laws.
According to the NYSC, Ms Ushie is one of 131 corps members whose certificates have been delayed due to various offenses. Her service year was extended by two months since she failed to attend the April 2025 biometric clearing exercise.

The statement states, “The NYSC Management desires to clarify misleading information circulating on social media on Corps Member Ushie Rita Uguamaye, State Code number LA/24B/8325. Contrary to misleading assertions that she was denied a Certificate of National Service (CNS) because she made critical remarks about the government, this claim is completely unsubstantiated and incorrect.

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“Rita is one of 131 Corps Members whose Certificates of National Service (CNS) were withheld for valid disciplinary reasons.” Rita’s service year has been extended by two months for failing to attend the April 2025 biometrics clearance, which is consistent with the NYSC Bye-Laws.

“It is crucial to stress that this extension is a standard procedure and not unique to her situation, and the concept of equal treatment was only used in this instance.

“The NYSC Management thus encourages the public to handle this issue with understanding, since prolonging service for noncompliance is a traditional practice within the NYSC that should not be politicized.

“The NYSC Scheme remains committed to discharging its mandate, in line with the dictates of the constitution.”

Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, a chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has urged traditional and political leaders in the nation to back President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ambition for a second term in office in order to maintain the political and economic stability of the country.

Oyintiloye, who made the plea on Sunday while addressing reporters in Osogbo, stated that the authorities should prioritize maintaining the country’s political and economic stability.

In his second term, the president will continue to guarantee equity in the federal government’s development initiative for all regions, he added, adding that Tinubu’s reelection would stabilize Nigeria.

He clarified that Northern elites who are determined to prevent President Bola Tinubu from being reelected in 2027 needed to be shielded from him by political and traditional leaders, particularly those in Southern Nigeria.

“Tinubu deserves to enjoy the support of the region for his second term bid because he has been a friend of the North and has always supported its political cause,” he said.

However, he voiced worry that anytime a Southerner governs, a Northern offshoot group frequently forms a clique and uses all available tools, including blackmail, to overthrow his administration.

The embarrassment that Southern presidents frequently endured at the hands of a small group of Northerners in their attempt to seize power will live on in the nation’s political history, according to Oyintiloye.

The nation’s political history will never forget the type of intimidation that Southern presidents frequently endured at the hands of a select few Northern individuals who consistently put up a fierce fight against their reelection bid.

In President Bola Tinubu’s instance, however, he has done enough to win over the main Northern power bloc.

“Therefore, the time has come for the area to further place the small number of those responsible for the president’s mischief where they truly belong.

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Because these people are self-appointed leaders of the North, Oyintiloye stated, “the recognized political leaders and royal fathers of the region cannot continue to watch the trend and allow blackmail against Tinubu to gain traction.”

The former legislator also urged Southern Nigerian political leaders and traditional leaders to avoid playing a role in the plan against Tinubu by some Northern politicians who have been rejected.

“And this is the more reason the Southern leaders need to get up and support the President,” he continued.

“This support is required to stop the bad political trajectory that second-term bids frequently take when a Southerner is in the White House.

“The President should be protected from unjustified attacks by a small group of Northern politicians.”

In addition, he urged the Council of Southern Traditional Rulers’ Chairman, His Royal Majesty, Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, as well as the co-chairmen, Obi of Obinugwu, Cletus Illomuanya, and King Jaja of Opobo, Dandeson Jaja, along with the council’s secretary, Benjamin Ikenchuku Keagborekuzi 1, Dein of Agbor, to work with their Northern counterparts to support Tinubu in 2027.

“I also want to counsel former President Olusegun Obasanjo, former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, Professor Wole Soyinka, former Nigeria Senate President Ken Nnamani, and other Southern elders to step up and prevent a recurrence of bad history.”

He added, “They should protect Southern Nigeria from the few Northern power-hungry individuals.”