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Married junior staff accuses foreign affairs ministry’s perm sec of sexual harassment

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June 11, 2024

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Yusuf Tuggar, minister of foreign affairs, has notified Folasade Yemi-Esan, head of service of the federation, about persisting allegations of sexual harassment against Ibrahim Lamuwa, permanent secretary of the ministry.

In a letter dated May 27 to Yemi-Esan, Tuggar said he felt it necessary to write her following the “gravity of the matter”.

Simisola Fajemirokun Ajayi, a married female employee of the ministry, through Femi Falana, a senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and her lawyer, had informed Tuggar of Lamuwa’s alleged sexual advances.

The document was signed by Adebayo Oniyelu, on behalf of Falana.

According to the petition, Lamuwa approached Ajayi on October 7, 2023, during the first policy retreat to review President Bola Tinubu’s 4D policy, to ask why she did not sleep at the hotel after the event.

The petition added that the permanent secretary informed Ajayi that he would want her to come to his room after the event but she declined, saying she was a nursing mother and needed to go home to care for her baby.

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“Is it a big baby or small baby?” the petition quoted Lamuwa as inquiring, adding that he would like to find out so he can join.

“He, however, continued this line of inappropriate anecdotes throughout the retreat.

“On November 10, 2023: our client went to Amb. Ibrahim Lamuwa’s conference room where he was working out to discuss the plans to digitize the Ministry.

“Amb. Ibrahim Lamuwa invited her for a meeting later that afternoon with a team from Galaxy Backbone. During the conversation, Amb. Ibrahim Lamuwa requested our client take a voyage with him to Hong Kong. He further assured our client that our client’s life would never remain the same after the trip.

“Our client left the scene in utter shock and disappointment because of the awkwardness of the Permanent Secretary, Amb. Ibrahim Lamuwa’s discussion.

“While our client was about to excuse herself, Amb. Ibrahim Lamuwa thoughtlessly put his arms around our client’s arms and demanded a full frontal hug which she rejected.”

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Citing another instance, Oniyelu said Lamuwa summoned Ajayi and challenged her that she had not been to his office since February because she had grudges against him.

“He then offered our client to drink tea from his cup whilst forcefully putting his arms around our client and referring to her as a ‘stubborn woman’,” Oniyelu said.

The petition added that a discreet investigation conducted by Ajayi revealed that other women, particularly female directors, were almost raped in their hotel rooms, adding that female foreign service officers have been harassed, threatened and removed from trips, postings and other privileges because they declined to comply with Lamuwa’s sexual urges.

Tuggar asked Yemi-Esan to handle the matter accordingly.

The minister also said he would provide any assistance required for the head of service to discharge her duties.

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Portable: Why I wasn’t invited to Davido’s wedding

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June 26, 2024

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Controversial singer, Portable, has accused Zlatan, his colleague, of causing him to miss Davido‘s wedding and straining his friendship with the singer.

On Tuesday, Davido and Chioma, his long-time partner, held their traditional marriage ceremony at Harbour Point Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.

The star-studded event was attended by dignitaries and celebrities, including Olamide, Fireboy, Iyabo Ojo, Victor Osimen, Obi Cubana, Zlatan, and Iyanya.

Portable had previously called out Davido for refusing a collaboration after a dinner with him in the US.

Following Davido’s wedding, Portable took to Instagram to claim he was invited but missed it due to Zlatan’s interference.

He accused Zlatan of disrupting the arrangements and advising Davido to be cautious around him.

“Davido invited me to his wedding and we discussed details. Zlatan Ibile called and disrupted things. If it were not for him, I would have attended the wedding,” Portable said.

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This is not the first time Portable has called out Zlatan.

On June 12, Portable accused Zlatan of advising Davido to be careful around him.

Zlatan is yet to respond to Portable’s accusations.

Portable has a long history of feuding with fellow singers.

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Video: How I met Chioma – Davido

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June 26, 2024

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Popular Afrobeat star, Davido, has revealed that his longtime personal assistant, Lati, who serves as his best man at his wedding introduced him to Chioma, his wife.

Davido and his longtime partner, Chioma Rowland also known as Chefchi, tied the knot in a star-studded wedding ceremony in Lagos today.

The ceremony witnessed the attendance of notable figures in the country ranging from business to politics and entertainment spaces.

At the wedding, Davido announced that his best man was the one who introduced him to his wife.

Reacting to the news, Afrobeats singer Dammy Krane also confirmed the story.

“HER FRIEND CAME TO SEE LATI FROM BABCOCK & SHE BROUGHT CHI; THEN LATI INTRODUCED CHIOMA TO OWE B OWE YOU WELCOME — INDUSTRY LANDLORD,” he tweeted.

Coincidentally, today is Lati’s birthday.

Last year, Davido in a very touching message on his page described Lati as his right-hand man and best friend.

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“Happy Bday my Right hand man!! Best friend ! Big brother!! Confidant!!! And best believe if u try me!! 400 go enter ur soul!!!! Today lion must enter blood love u my ARUBA !!!! ❤️❤️❤️ @lt_ddon,” he wrote.

In a recent interview, the singer opened up about his relationship with Chioma, revealing that he had known her before his rise to fame and fortune.

Reflecting on this, Davido expressed gratitude for meeting her during that period, emphasizing that it would have been challenging for him to enter relationships now as he would feel every woman wants him for his money or status.

Davido revealed the significance of authenticity in his circle, noting that success for him lies not just in personal achievements but in the continued presence of those who stood by him during his humble beginnings.

The couple, who lost their son Ifeanyi in a tragic accident in 2022, welcomed their twins in the United States in October, 2023.

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PHOTOS: Obasanjo, Sanwo-Olu, Obaseki attend Davido’s wedding in Lagos

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June 25, 2024

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Former president Olusegun Obasanjo and Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos state, are among the politicians who attended Davido’s traditional marriage ceremony.

The singer Davido and Chioma his long-time partner tied the knot on Tuesday at an undisclosed location in Lagos.

The traditional wedding hosted close friends, family members, and notable politicians.

Among the politicians are the governor of Osun state Ademola Adeleke who is an uncle to Davido, the Edo state governor Godwin Obaseki, and the governor of Oyo state Seyi Makinde.

Other politicians at the occasion were the Ogun state governor Dapo Abiodun, the Ooni of Ife Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and the monarch of Ikate-Elegushi Kingdom Saheed Elegushi.

Former governor of Akwa IbomUdom Emmanuel, the president’s son Seyi Tinubu, and business mogul Obi Cubana were also present.

See a few photos from the wedding below: