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‘I need the holy spirit to heal me’ – Nollywood Actress, Princess Chineke talks on bloody bite from colleague, Christabel

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Many people still continue to wonder what could have gone into a budding actress named Christabel Goddy to have allegedly bit a senior colleague of hers, Princess Chineke, on the lap, which took off a chunk of flesh.

Some have wondered if Christabel has pointed incisors in her mouth like those of wolfs or vampires.

Last week, Aproko247 looked into the matter and traced the victim to her hospital in Dopemu area of Lagos State, where we spoke with Princess Chineke on the matter.

It was a gory sight when doctors dressed the wound, which is gradually healing.

However, we gathered that the Princess Chineke has since been responsible for her treatment, except for the initial payment made by those in charge of production at Iyana-Ipaja area of the same state, where the unfortunate incident happened.

Princess, who forced a beaming smile on her face, lamented that she never foresaw this happening to her. The actress said the sad incident occurred after she completed 21 days fast at the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministry, MFM, where she committed her year before God.

“This is not the 2016 I saw, certainly not a good way to start the year,” a dejected Princess told Aproko247 in a chat with her.

Princess said that she has gone through several pains, fever, trauma, scar, home-bound, loss of jobs, events and activities because of the incident.

According to her, “I have had many unanswered questions roaming through my head, ‘God why, why me, what, why, where did I go wrong? especially after concluding the beginning of the year 21 days fast and prayers from December 31, 2015 and all I get is a bite in less than two weeks after?’

“If I had the slightest inclination this would have happened, maybe I would not have gone for the job.”

 

She explained that “It took me a while before I agreed to do the job. On my way to the movie location, I had a flat tyre that morning, my car broke down on Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos that day. My friend called my attention to all these signs, but I told her the devil didn’t want me to work.

“Little did I know it would be this. Why didn’t I see this coming? But like my loved ones said, it could have been worse if not for the prayers I had in the beginning of the year. In all, I still thank God.”

Princess pointed out that she is happy Christabel never poured hot water on her because according to her (Princess), they always ask for hot water at the hotel they lodged, where the incident happen, after completing the day’s job.

“What would have become of me if she attacked me on the face?” Princess asked.

When Aproko247 demanded to know if they had any issues before the incident, Princess said that the only thing she remembered was her (Princess) telling her not to make night calls in the room and also to stop putting the phone on speaker during late night calls, which she said Christabel took offence in.

“I reported the first incident to the (movie) Director, Aaron Ugede, but he said he would take care of it,” Princess told Aproko247.


She further said that Christabel once told the Production Manager of the set that “take this tramp (Princess) out of here, she is not meant to be in this project, she is not meant to be in the hotel.”

Princess said, “I got marvelled at such words from a junior colleague, who just relocated from Port Harcourt, Rivers State to Lagos last year, calling me and my family witches.”

Explaining how she was attacked, the victim said, “I was lying sideways playing with my phone when she hit me on the face, her fingers were on my neck and before I could be done with taking off her fingers on me, and sit up, she pounced on my thigh with her teeth, being more of advantage standing up, while I was still lying on the bed.

“I struggled my thigh off, picked off my phone and called our senior colleague, the room got crowded, the Director peeped and left without saying a word.

“She later said ‘Princess, you have been in the industry before me, but you will see how far I will grow more than you, check your leg, that bite is little compared to what I will do for you later.”

Princess further explained that after the incident happened at about midnight, she was first rushed to different hospitals around Iyana-Ipaja, but that she could not be treated until they got to one at Dopemu, near Akowonjo, Egbeda, Lagos.

“After the stitches in the hospital, the Director insisted that I continue with the shoot, which I obliged. When the pictures went viral, she cried to the director, who called us to a meeting and told me to make efforts to remove her pictures from the internet and informed the press that the matter has been resolved.

“I refused to do this, but the Director promised Christabel to get her pictures off the internet.

“My mum got to know about the incident from neighbours and she came the next day to take me out of the set.

“Even when the police was involved in the matter, Christabel showed them her violent side. A backup was called to the DPO because of her display. The owner of the hotel had to order the window to be smashed to fetch her inside the room when he locked herself inside, trying to stop her arrest,” Princess narrated to Aproko247.

“When she was told to apologise to me for the wrongdoing, she bluntly refused. At a point, she even denied biting me, saying her God will judge me for lying against her.

“She even later told the police that her name was not Christabel Goddy, but Amaka Robert.

“When her lawyer came, the police were surprised she was called by her name. Even the lawyers she brought called her Christabel.


“One funny thing happened at the station when she was about to be detained, she pretended to have fainted. The police laughed and reminded her that she was an actress, but the movie director told the police that she was not pretending or acting at that point.

“He ensured that the girl was taken out of the station with the notion that she was being rushed to the hospital for treatment.

“It is just unfortunate that she is rising through this incident, while I am suffering the pains.”

Princess, who started off as a model, said that she is trying to forget about the incident and forge ahead and that she is working hard to come out of it better.

“All I need now is the Holy Spirit to pass through this process, heal me, not just physically or emotionally, but heal me mentally,” Princess enthused.

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Why Nicholas Auto Solution Is The Leading Automotive Solution in South Africa ….Reasons To Patronise Them

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Why Nicholas Auto Solution Is The Leading Automotive Solution in South Africa

….Reasons To Patronize Them

Evan Esar said “Some men take good care of a car; others treat it like one of the family”. Interestingly, Nicholas Auto Solution is arguably the leading automotive solution in South Africa. Owned by HRH, Dennis Ainabel Iseghohimen, NAS as the company is known for excel as the haven of auto solution to all brands of vehicles.

As reflected in their mission statement which is to serve customers and always deliver the highest level of customer service; to develop their team and strive to constantly improve; and to conduct themselves  in an environmentally responsible manner, testimonies from customers affirm the fact that NAS is the best place to pamper your wonders on wheels.

Checks revealed that they provide excellence in motion with leading automotive solutions, and expertise in fast, affordable, and reliable auto services.

Why Nicholas Auto Solution Is The Leading Automotive Solution in South Africa
….Reasons To Patronise Them

According to Kailash Rabikissoon , “I highly recommend this company if you need your car serviced or repaired , the staff is very friendly and honest and they are well trained in what they do, i previously took my 335i to them for a service and I’m really impressed with their level of expertise and service”.

TK Komape commended their  Excellent customer  service.  “Clutch repair on the automatic Suzuki Dzire was  excellent. Car starter was also repaired and the car is 100%. They are professional and responsive. Recommended”

Elijah mc master “Wonderful Service treated me very well and assistance and hospitality is great.Definitely recommend this Car Service Company, Went for my Brake service and repair and am satisfied.Thank You So Much.

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Shailin Naidu “Excellent service. Brought my Citroen C3 in with an overheating problem,went to multiple places and couldn’t find the cause. It’s finally sorted now”

Shakhin Dinna, “Perfect service, my car was repaired in time with excellent service from the employees”

Kaiyal Ramsamy, “Brought my citi golf in for an engine swap, pleased with the results. Thanks NAS and team”

Leigh Cooke, “Excellent service by NAS Team. Quick response, efficient repair and reasonable rates”

gloria kamana, “The service was amazing and quick

I was treated like a queen. I recommend you guys to try NAS”

Osaretin e “Dollar6ix” Asemota, “Job was perfect and service is excellent”

HRH Dennis Ainabel Iseghohimen is the Chief Executive Office of the popular Nicholas Auto Solutions in Johannesburg, South Africa. His accomplishment has made him excel amid his contemporaries.

The well-achieved engineer, HRH Dennis is also the founder of the broken wall foundation, where he caters for aged men and women in the society, in terms of welfare and shelter. However, In South Africa, he is also a strong supporter of Nelson Mandela’s foundation.

Over the years, His Royal Highness Dennis Iseghohimen has been putting smiles on the faces of people around through his foundation, the Repairer of Broken Wall Foundation, whose responsibility is to help those aged from the age of sixty and above in his community in Edo State, Nigeria. The foundation has been in the front runner to empower people with their challenges.

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ZENITH BANK REWARDS HACKATHON WINNERS WITH N77.5M CASH PRIZE AT ZENITH TECH FAIR 4.0

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ZENITH BANK REWARDS HACKATHON WINNERS WITH N77.5M CASH PRIZE AT ZENITH TECH FAIR 4.0

 

A total sum of N77.5 million in prize money was won at the end of a keenly contested hackathon session at the Fourth Edition of the Zenith Tech Fair, themed “Future Forward 4.0: Embedded Finance, Cybersecurity & Growth Imperatives – The Impact of AI “, which held on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at the Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.

The prize money was shared among ten finalists who emerged from the over 1,700 contestants that took part in the hackathon, with JumpnPass, a self-checkout technology solution reshaping the retail landscape in Africa emerging as the overall winner and taking home the grand prize of N25 million. This is in addition to a six-week mentorship and incubation program designed to help them grow and scale effectively, which will run from December 2024 to February 2025.

The first runner-up, CreditChek, a credit and verification service provider which leverages AI and open banking to streamline income and credit history verification for financial institutions, won N20 million and a mentorship programme, while the second runner-up, Salad Africa, a start-up which offers seamless integration of credit products for digital platforms and software companies won N15 million as well as a mentorship programme. Other finalists who took home N2.5million each include Regxta, CashAfrica, Middleman, Messenger, Pocketfood, Famasi Africa, Kitovu.

Earlier during the programme, the Group Managing Director/CEO of Zenith Bank Plc, Dame (Dr.) Adaora Umeoji, OON, in her welcome address expressed her appreciation to the Founder & Chairman, Dr Jim Ovia, CFR, for birthing the idea that led to the establishment of the Tech Fair initiative 5 years ago, she thanked him for his vision and foresight in utilizing technology to revolutionize the world of business and banking.

Commenting on the Hackathon, she said, “This prestigious annual event was created to empower and nurture young fertile minds. We hope to produce the likes of Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, Steve Jobs and Elon Musk from the Zenith Bank Hackathons in the nearest future. According to the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics, 70% of Nigeria’s population are youths which is an economic asset when properly harnessed. This is part of the reason why Zenith Bank is hosting this event to support the development of technology startups. Their success not only fosters innovation and growth in Nigeria, but it also plays a vital role in creating employment opportunities for our youth.” She also stressed on the importance of innovation and embedded finance in ensuring strong and enduring institutions. According to her, “it is paramount that we adapt and adopt technology to stay ahead of the curve. We have seen various cases of companies that failed because of their lack of innovation. It is quite obvious that when companies fail to innovate; they can easily be displaced, so this is not the time to be orthodox, innovation should be a top priority for us.”

In his goodwill message, The Governor of Lagos State, His Excellency, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu called for a global approach to doing business in the country. According to him, “What we need to do is to be able to enhance our product and services in order to compete in the world. We can’t continue to act local, we need to think global. Anything that we’re doing now, we need to be able to know that we are not just serving a local market, we actually want to serve the global market, and that’s why I’m glad that consistently, for the past four years, I have kept up with the Zenith Tech Fair. I am sure 5.0 should be bigger and better than what we have today, but for us as a government, what we need to do is to continue to use platforms like this to reassure you of our readiness to provide an enabling environment for your ideas and innovative solutions.”

Described as a huge success by participants, the Fair featured the launch of the bank’s digital wallet, EazyByZenith, which will help to support the bank’s retail and financial inclusion strategy. The fair also included presentations on the leading technological innovations that cut across different aspects of life, such as Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Compliance, Financial Intelligence, Cloud Computing and Communication Technologies, with the keynote address, “Banking Transformation in a Digital World”, delivered by Robin Speculand, a renowned Strategy & Digital Implementation Specialist.

The event also featured goodwill messages by Jim Ovia, CFR, Founder and Chairman of Zenith Bank; His Excellency, Hon. Kashim Shettima, GCON, Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (represented by Dr. Tope Fasua, Special Adviser to the Presidency on Economic Matters). Other eminent IT practitioners from top global brands who also made presentations include; Robin Speculand, renowned Strategy & Digital Implementation Specialist; Danilo McGarry, Global Expert on Digital Transformation and AI; Jania Okwechime, Partner, Africa, AI & Data Leader, Deloitte; Rupert Nicolay, Director, Microsoft Worldwide Financial Services.

The panel session had Wole Odeyele, Client Technology Lead for Microsoft Inc. as its host, and featured six discussants including Ada Jabaru, Founder & Director, Nistad Limited; Funke Opeke, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, MainOne; Guy Futi, Chief Executive Officer, Orda; Dr Auwal Adam Sa’ad, Founder, ZamzamPay; Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), and Engr. Bisoye Coker-Odusote, Director General/Chief Executive Officer, National Identity Management Commission (NIMC).

The Zenith Bank startup pitch competition and incubation program seeks to identify and fast-track the growth of high-potential Nigerian startups innovating in key sectors, including Embedded Finance, Cybersecurity, Fintech, HealthTech, Agritech, E-commerce, and more. The program provides an ideal platform for startups to showcase their groundbreaking ideas and gain access to invaluable resources to scale their businesses.

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NEW BPP DG COMMITS TO EFFICIENCY AND STAFF WELFARE FOR IMPACTFUL SERVICE DELIVERY

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NEW BPP DG COMMITS TO EFFICIENCY AND STAFF WELFARE FOR IMPACTFUL SERVICE DELIVERY*

*_…begins review of bureau processes to enhance government procurement systems_*

The Director General of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Dr Adebowale Adedokun, has outlined his vision to drive efficiency, enhance staff welfare, and reinforce the Bureau’s regulatory mandate in alignment with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s renewed hope mandate and his commitment to improving Nigeria’s economy. This was made known during an interactive session with staff of the Bureau at the State House Banquet Hall on November 20, 2024. Dr Adedokun emphasised the urgency of delivering results as well as improving trust in the government procurement system to support President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, declaring, “Let us work together to get value for money for Nigeria’s developmental processes and achieve President Tinubu’s mandate of making Nigeria’s economy better.”

Furthermore, in a bid to strengthen operational efficiency, the DG also announced key reforms, including introducing Service Level Agreements for the bureau’s processes ensuring that letters are treated within 3 (three) days, and ensuring reports are completed within 14 (fourteen) days. He also highlighted plans to secure a sustainable budget that would improve the working environment and provide better welfare for staff.

Dr Adedokun firmly stated the Bureau’s resolve to uphold its regulatory integrity under his watch. He warned that officers are prohibited from visiting Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) unless on official assignments stressing the need for officers of the Bureau to stay above board. He further declared that contractors are no longer allowed within the Bureau’s premises to ensure that officers can perform their duties without undue interference and influence.

Calling for a collaborative approach, the DG urged staff to embody the Bureau’s regulatory values by adhering to procurement guidelines, avoiding delays, and striving for excellence. “As a regulator, you must be seen to be guided by the procurement process,” he stated. He assured the team of an open-door policy, encouraging innovative ideas that could propel the Bureau to greater heights.

The session also featured a visit from former DG, Engr. Emeka Ezeh, OFR, FNSE, who led the Bureau from 2009 to 2016. Engr. Ezeh commended President Tinubu for appointing Dr Adedokun and urged staff to provide their full support to the new leadership. He encouraged staff to focus on leaving a legacy of excellence, saying, “Work in a way that you will be celebrated wherever you go in life.”

Senior Directors, including Engr. Nasir Bello and Engr. Isaiah Yesufu reiterated the importance of supporting the DG’s vision while emphasizing adherence to the Bureau’s operational guidelines. Staff also welcomed the session, sharing their perspectives on improving the Bureau’s operations and pledging their support for the new leadership.

In a related development, Dr Adedokun sought collaboration with the Presidential Office of Digital Engagement and Strategy (PODES) led by its Head, Mr O’tega Ogra, who is also the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Digital/New Media, during a courtesy visit to his office on November 21, 2024. The DG emphasized the need to enhance the Bureau’s public engagement and visibility in line with the all-of-government communications approach being espoused by the PODES.

Mr Ogra congratulated Dr Adedokun on his appointment and highlighted the key role BPP plays in advancing Nigeria’s development agenda. O’tega further expressed his commitment to collaborating with the Bureau in amplifying its communication efforts and ensuring Nigerians understand and appreciate its critical role in national governance.

Dr Adedokun’s leadership marks a new chapter for the Bureau of Public Procurement, focused on accountability, efficiency, and impactful service delivery. His vision aligns seamlessly with the Federal Government’s goals of economic transformation and sustainable development as well as President Bola Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda.

Janet McDickson
Director, Information & Public Relations/Head, Media-BPP

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