Editorial

NOW THAT MMM HAS CRASHED….? By Micheal Azeez Ogunsiji

Published

8 years ago

December 17, 2016

For the victims of the quick to get rich syndrome popularly known as MMM, the popular song of late Highlife Musical legend, Fela Anikulapo – Kuti “double wahala for deady – body” and Kellyhandsome’s single “Maga don pay, shout Halleluyah” will forever linger on their minds.

Earlier this week, many participants of the Money Making Machine are expected to be paid this week, while others are due since last week, but to their utmost dismay, their hope was dashed.

I cannot but sympathize with friends and colleagues alike who also ventured in this illegitimate ‘Kalo Kalo ” game. I don’t want to mention names please!

Also, I want to commiserate with families of the deceased who committed suicide following his N1. 5million naira lost to the 419ers in the name of providing succor to the suffering of Nigeria masses.

The deceased (name withheld) was said to have invested his N1 million naira and his bride’s N. 5million saved for their wedding plan into the MMM, but all effort to get help two weeks ago until it dawned on him this week that, the system had crashed.

Rather to face the imminent shame that may follow his inability to get married this Saturday (tomorrow), he took heart and joined his ancestors. May God forgive his sins.

However, despite stern warning from Central Bank of Nigeria, National Assembly and notable social critics, it is appalling that we still have some gullible rich Nigerians who invested in such scam.

Before MMM became popular in August, many get rich quick schemes have been introduced to Nigeria market which many have fallen vic

Among these syndromes are; Forex Brothers, Helping Revolution, MMM United, Get Help, ME 2 U and so on.

Interestingly, in Helping Revolution, you will need to buy dollars with Naira to participate in such scam. Once you were able to purchase the dollar, they will turn it to bit coin for the participant.

The side attraction of Helping Revolution is that, about 100 million santosh is equivalent to 1 bit coin, while 1 bit coin is equivalent to N400, 000. What a big money. The more your investment is higher your income.

In Forex Brothers, once the participant converted his/her naira to dollars, at every seconds, a certain amount of money will be drop in the account, but within one week, all these crashed and attention was later shifted to MMM.

Annoyingly, some of the victims of the aforementioned scam, gullibly transferred their hard earned resources on the MMM new syndrome.

Many bankers, lecturers, doctors, nurses, students, teachers and policemen invested in this scam.

In Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta, a senior lecturer in one of the science departments collected his N120, 000 monthly salary and invested it on the scheme.

Not satisfied enough with the bonus on the N120, 000, this lecturer requested for 10-months salary loan accruing about N1 million and invested it on MMM, today, this fair-complexioned lecturer has been admitted at Federal Medical Centre in Abeokuta on Wednesday for suspected hypertension.

Many Nigerians today are now suffering from health problems, while many marriages have crashed due to the level of loss into the scheme.

But while MMM participants are still taking solace in the loss that befell them, I want to urge relatives of the victims who are still alive or in the hospital to put them under closed watch, in order to avert further suicide or psychological trauma.

Before I drop my pen, the question begging for answers now is…………. , WHAT NEXT AFTER MMM?

MICHAEL-AZEEZ is my name, I just want to make commonsense

Editorial

NGIJ Commences Governance Assessment Tour In Ondo State

Published

5 years ago

December 2, 2019

Sahara Weekly

The Nigerian Guild of Investigative Journalists (NGIJ) will on Monday commence Governance Assessment Tour in Ondo State to assess impact of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu administration on the people.

A statement issued on Saturday by the Guild Public Relations Officer, Adeyemi Obadimu said NGIJ delegation would arrive Akure, the Ondo State Capital on Monday to commence the Governance Assessment.

Obadimu noted that the Governance Assessment aimed at rooting for the truth, getting firsthand information from different stakeholders and assessing impact of current administration in Ondo State.

”Our members from every part of the country will on Monday converge in Akure, Ondo State Capital for commencement of Governance Assessment Tour to assess Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu administration impact on the people.

”Our crew will engage critical stakeholders including traditional rulers, civil servants, labour unions, pensioners, top government officials, students, market men/women and others in order to get firsthand information about the current administration led by Governor Akeredolu.”

Obadimu disclosed that the guild has carried our similar assessment in Kogi and Bayelsa states, saying ‘this is part of our contributions to deepen Democratic rule in Nigeria’.

Business

Heritage bank partners with Multi choice to flag off BBN third edition

Published

7 years ago

February 5, 2018

Sahara Weekly

Sequel to successful outing of season-2 of the Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) last year, Heritage Bank Plc, has again partnered with MultiChoice Nigeria Limited, owners of the DSTV and GOTV brands to bring the third season of the entertainment to viewers across Africa and beyond.

The Big Brother Naija 2018 was launched on Sunday night with Ebuka Obi-Uchendu as the host with 20 house mates battling for the winning prize of N45 million which include a cash gift of N25 million and SUV Jeep among others. The theme of this year’s edition is “Double Wahala.”

The host said one of the innovations in this season was that viewers could give housemates secret tasks to do and some lucky viewers could win cash prizes of N1 million during the duration of the show.

The house mates will stay at the Big Brother House for the next 85 days to entertain viewers and the show promises to show case a lot of drama, intrigues and romance.

Speaking at the live streaming of the opening session in Lagos at the weekend, Mr. Fela Ibidapo, Group Head, Corporate Communications of Heritage Bank said, “When the last season of the reality show was about to start, some of us did know what we were getting into. We are back here again because last year was successful.’’

He said Heritage Bank believed in creativity and innovation and expressed appreciation to MultiChoice for the opportunity to be part of this edition of the show.

About 20 house mates were invited to the house in the third season of the show which began last Sunday night, with four of them debuting in a reality show for the first time in their lives.

This is an increase over 12 that participated in last year’s edition.

The new comers are Nina Chinoso 21 years- old, Vanessa Williams aka Vandora from Edo State, Teddy A 29 and Kelvin Burle aka K-Brule 23 years-old.

The others are Alexandria (a lady) 22, Adedayo Adewunmi aka Dee-One, a comedian; Princess Onyejekwe 25, Miracle Igbekwe, a pilot and model; Ahneeka 25 years and a TV presenter; Rico Savey,25; Bam Bam,28 years-old freelancer in acting and singing; Bitto Brain 26, Ifu Ennanda, an actress and business broker; Leo 25 years-old corporate hustler with a retail firm; Khloe 24 and a fashion designer; Angela 31 years-old film maker, Anto, Tobi- 23, Cee-C and Omololu Adetokunbo aka Lolu.

In the season two of the show, besides providing financial assistance to the BB Naija contenders, Heritage Bank helped them with business and advisory support services for between six to nine months.

This support helped to chart a veritable course and equip the housemates with the necessary tools to make informed business choices during their individuals’ careers.

In a bid to bring additional value to Nigerian culture, Heritage Bank also ensures that in partnering with the housemates, they take positive steps towards creating, preserving and transferring wealth to Nigerians.

Heritage Bank had also organised an SME enhancement capacity programme for the Ex-Housemates of the BB Naija and other emerging 21st century entrepreneurs at an SME enhancement capacity training programme.

Big Brother Nigeria was designed by its creators to attract controversies and create agenda for social discussions.

Business

How civil defence corps became a millionaire overnight with Skye bank Promo

Published

7 years ago

February 4, 2018

Sahara Weekly

Mrs Eunice Odubor, a 48- year old staff of the Civil Defence Corps, yesterday won the 4th edition of the season 2 reach for the Skye millionaire reward.

Forty other lucky loyal customers across Nigeria also went home with various cash gifts ranging between N20, 000, N50, 000 and N100, 000 respectively.
The cash bonanza and draw which took place at the busy Ekiosa market in Benin City, the Edo State Capital, had in attendance top management staff and Zonal officers of National lottery Commission which witnessed the occasion.
Presenting the cheque to Mrs Isibor, at the resident of the Obazelu of Benin Kingdom, Chief Osaro Idah, the group head Product and Innovation of the bank, Ndubisi Osakwe, said the presentation was a clear demonstration of Skye Bank’s commitment to continue to impact the lives of loyal customers.
He said: “Today Skye Bank has shown its capacity in supporting individuals and retail businesses. We started this journey a couple of months back…now in its 3rd year and this is the fourth in the series.
“We have given given rewards to customers who are loyal to Skye Bank, who have responded to our promo to put N10, 000 for 30 days in savings account and they will qualify to win up to N1m. Mrs Idubor of Foresty branch Benin who has been loyal invested N10, 000 and has won N1m and her account will be credited”
In his remark, Chief Osaro Idah, who presented the cheque to the winner commended the bank for blazing the trail in corporate social responsibility among banks.
Elated Mrs Idubor, who could not hold back tears expressed her gratitude to Skye Bank for the money and promised to tell others to bank with Skye Bank.
She said part of the amount will be invested into the education of her child who had dropped out of the Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma due to paucity of funds.
The Zonal Coordinator, National Lottery Commission, Mrs Kate Okocha, also commended the bank for the transparency and encouraging people to save by opening account.