Nigerian women embrace sex toys As Replacements

Despite Nigeria’s deeply conservative and religious fabric, where sex is often a hushed topic, the sex toy industry is booming — and dildos are flying off the shelves, reflecting a surprising surge in this unconventional market as more citizens boldly embrace erotic pleasures amid economic hardships, Victor Ayeni reports

Most days of the week, Niniola (surname withheld) is as busy as a bee, catering to the diverse clientele who frequent her adult entertainment store.

Her well-lit store features a spa parlour alongside a wide array of intimate products and sex toys, including lingerie, sexual enhancers, lubricants, vibrators, dildos, and BDSM kits.

The microbiology graduate from a state university in the South-West, ventured into the sex toy business in 2020, a year after completing her National Youth Service Corps.

The 28-year-old believes her store’s location on an estate in the Ogudu axis has been a core selling point for her pleasure-enhancing business as most of her clients preferred a high degree of anonymity.

Niniola admitted that she sells more of her products via social media platforms and messaging apps to meet the demand for professional discretion.

“My customers don’t have to come down here physically, this business has evolved beyond that,” she told Saturday PUNCH.

“They can contact us, tell us which of their products they want, we give them a catalogue to make their choices and they pay for the services including delivery and we get it across to them.

“From time to time, I get nice feedback. Some of those who patronise us are married, some are single, some divorced, some have spouses outside the country, some of our clients are women and some are men. Their maximum pleasure is our goal,” she said, smiling brightly.

On her X and Instagram accounts, Niniola regularly showcases a variety of sex toys available in her store.

She also includes her WhatsApp number, encouraging potential clients to reach out to her through private messages.

In a recent post, she announced the arrival of new dildos, assuring women that they would provide “long-lasting pleasure.”

When our correspondent inquired from her about the patronage of dildos and whether the economic situation has affected its demand, she giggled.

“I started this business in the middle of COVID-19 and I can tell you that we made a lot of sales during that period. You know, the lockdown and social distancing affected many relationships. Many lovers were stranded and people sought sexual fulfilment from our adult novelty products.

Single ladies who have been jilted by men or have not yet found a man to warm their beds also use artificial penises to pleasure themselves.

“It’s safer to use dildos than to sleep around and get infected with venereal diseases. I would rather pleasure myself with dildos than allow men to lie to me, cheat on me, and break my heart like they like to do,” a hairstylist who gave her name as Cynthia, told Saturday PUNCH.

Dildo varieties

Dildos are adult sex aids that are often used to attain sexual climax for women and also for men.

“While they are sometimes meant to feel like a penis, they don’t have to look like one. They come in different materials, shapes, and sizes. Some dildos are curved to stimulate the prostate or G-spot,” according to WebMD.

Findings by Saturday PUNCH revealed that there are different kinds of dildos based on their structure or designs.

Some dildos are made to look like a penis with testicles while some are made to be strapped on with a harness.

Some dildos are made with a suction base to adhere to a surface, others vibrate to stimulate the user while some, known as double-sided dildos, are designed for two partners to use at once.

The materials with which these dildos are made also vary. There are glass, silicon, rubber, plastic and wooden dildos, some of which are also sold by traditional herb vendors.

…as Dangote, MC Mbakara, Mike Ozekhome, Untouchable, Business Moguls Bag Outstanding Categories

The Publisher of TMnews and CEO of Temis Prime Media, Temidayo Babalola has said his Media organization is set to host its much anticipated annual Summit and Awards event to mark the 11th in the series at the prestigious Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island Lagos on Sunday 24th November, 2024.

The Convener, who announced this at a press parley, said the event will bring together top Government functionaries, Security Chiefs, Political bigwigs, traditional leaders, business moguls, celebrities and Students from tertiary institutions to discuss contemporary issues affecting the Nation and proffer solutions.

In his words “TMnews’ annual Summits and Awards, focuses on educating students and the youths, while honouring and rewarding excellence to individuals and corporate bodies, whose philosophies are geared towards improving the Lots of Humanity.

“The theme of this year’s edition is “Youth Engagement in Governance: Panacea To Insecurity”, while the Sub-theme is “Eliminating Homelessness”, scheduled for Sunday 24th November, 2024 at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island.”

Adding, “TMnews awardees are people with publicly attested impressive results that distinguishes them from other players in their field of careers.

“Notable among these are; His Excellency, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Lagos State Governor, who is to be conferred with the most prestigious Award as; The Most Resourceful Governor of the Year and His Excellency, Prince Kola Adewusi, Deputy Governor of Osun State, with Most Reliable Deputy Governor of the year. The Chairman of the Day is the GMD/CEO Adron Homes, Aare Adetola EmmanuelKing while the Special Guest of Honour is the National President of ACOMORAN, Prince Adebayo Shamsudeen Apelogun.

“Hon. Dr. Olubunmi Tunji Ojo, Minister of Interior, Most Creative Minister of the Year, Hon. Sunday Asefon, S.S.A to the President on Student Engagement, Most Consistent Student Ambassador of the Year, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, Senator Ogun East, Outstanding Senator of the Year, Hon. Odianosen Okojie, MHR, Representing Esan North East/ South East Federal Constituency as Outstanding Memeber of the Federal House of Representatives, while Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa Speaker Lagos State House of Assembly will be conferred with Most Resourceful Speaker of the Year.

“Hon. Dr. Oluwatoyin Taiwo FIIM, Deputy Chief of Staff to Ogun State Governor, Hon. Olamide Lawal, SSA to Ogun State Governor On Youth and Sports.”

Other distinguished individuals in security are; “AIG Adegoke Fayoade mni, AIG Zone-2, Onikan Lagos, DIG Kokumo Johnson (Rtd) Coordinator, National Center For Control of Small Arms, Compt AB Shuaibu, Comptroller incharge of Zone B Kaduna, Compt James Folorunso Ojo, Comptroller, Ogun 1 Area Command, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force PRO Abuja and Dr. Ayo Ogunsan, Board Member, Lagos State Security Trust Fund “.

In the Corporate categories; “We have, Operatune Radio, Air Peace, All- Rounder Group, Dangote Industries Ltd, GTCO, UBA, Akmodel Homes and Properties, Wema Bank, Lucky Stationary Nig Ltd, Rite Foods Ltd, FCMB and Lagos State Public Works.”

The traditional title holders, include; “Chief Mike Ozekhome SAN,, Otunba Barr. Osinubi Adewale, CEO Wesco Lotto and Lottery, Chief Adewale Adesina Saranda, Babaloja of Yewa Land, Dr. Adekunle Badmus, Alhaji Chief Olusola Rasak Sotayo, Borokini of Egbaland and National President of ROMO, Chief Kayode Odunaro, Majeobaje of Ilaro, Prince Tunde Aiyekooto and Amb Prince Eletu Azeez.”

Outstanding females are; ” Dr. Margaret Agada-Mba Lecturer at Pan-Atlantic University Lagos, Rotarian Oyebanke Olubunmi Adeboyejo, President Rotary Club V.I East in District 9112 and Bodex F. Hungbo SPMIIM, CEO Bodex Media”.

Finally, we have carefully selected talented content creators from the entertainment industry; “MC Mbakara, Untouchable Comedies, Ayinla Sodiq Ayobami aka kopa respect, Ijaba Dollars and Elijah Modupeoluwa Efeke, Babajide Kolade Otitoju, Journalist Hangout TVC and Mr. Jonathan James Lyamgohn, Media Consultant respectively”. he added

EFCC Versus Yahaya Bello: What’s The Role Of DSS, Police?

*By Kenny Osifisan

The immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, now appears to be larger and higher than the laws of the land.

Though he no longer has immunity having left office as governor since January this year, it has become impossible to arraign him in court to answer charges of allegations of N80.2bn money laundering levelled against him by the Economic and Financial Chimes Commission (EFCC), because of powerful hands in this current administration.

In the past nine months, Yahaya Bello, because of the support of people in government, has continued to enjoy protection by some government security agencies in the country to defeat and slow down the course of the law.
With these backings, Yahaya Bello has refused to appear in court to answer the charges against him being by the EFCC.

While the EFCC is the right agency by law to prosecute the ex-Governor over the alleged money laundering case, what has become the roles of the DSS and the Police according to their duties and obligations to the Nigerian Constitution?

The protections of Yahaya Bello directly role indirectly by these government security personnel also mean that their loyalty is not to the Federal Republic of Nigeria, which they all swore to protect and defend at all times.

Can this really happen in other climes that a person declared wanted by a court of proper jurisdiction is not only seen by government security personnel, but being given protection?

Rather than arresting Yahaya Bello as a wanted man and handing him over to the prosecuting agency, these government security agencies have turned blind eyes and ears and continued to build a web of protection around Yahaya Bello as if he is still enjoying immunity of a sitting governor.
Looking at it critically, what is going on now in Yahaya Bello’s case is against international norms and conventions.

When a citizen is been investigated for money laundering and other crimes, the international convention and norm is that the security agencies protecting that person must cooperate with the agency prosecuting that particular citizen. In fact, official security is immediately withdrawn from such person.
A case in point is that the whole world saw what happened during the investigation of the former President of the United States of America, Donald Trump.

Despite Trump’s previous position far higher than those ever occupied by Yahaya Bello, Trump was not treated as an individual above the law.
The security service personnel protecting Trump put the country first and cooperated with the FBI when it came to raid Trump’s house. They offered all the supports the FBI needed to carry out its job, which is the acceptable international norm.

But rather than do the same here in Nigeria, the security agencies protecting Yahaya Bello are obstructing investigations.

When Yahaya Bello, who has been in hiding for months, eventually sneaked into the EFCC car park to take pictures last week, he was said to be holding firmly to the hand of his successor and kinsman, Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Usman Ododo, who is presently enjoying immunity as a sitting governor.

In court on Wednesday 25th September, 2024, before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja, the lead prosecution counsel in Yahaya Bello trial case, Kemi Pinheiro SAN, had explained what transpired in the recent appearance of Bello at the parking lots of the EFCC.

He also pointed out that what played out was out of place despite both the trial court and Court of Appeal clearly ordering Bello to present himself for arraignment in the N80.2 billion money laundering charges preferred against him by the EFCC.

He said “There is nowhere my Lordship or the Court of Appeal ordered that Yahaya Bello present himself at the EFCC car park, but rather to appear before my Lordship for arraignment.”

“What is even more worrisome and disconcerting is that the defendant went to the EFCC car park holding the hands of a person with immunity who came with all the full security of his office”

“The implication, my Lord, is if there was an attempt to get him from the person of immunity, there would be an invitation to anarchy.
“The invitation by the EFCC later in the day for Yahaya Bello to come alone, not with a person with immunity, security persons and other people was resisted again on their own admission”, he said.

Continuing, Pinheiro said, “My Lord, we wrote a letter to the defendant’s lawyers drawing our colleagues’ attention that arraignment is not conducted in EFCC’s car park, but the defendant should be in court today according to the judgment of the Court of Appeal and this honourable court’s ruling”.

“The court must resist it Bello’s antics. It is a place of serious and solemn business”, he stated, as he specifically pushed for order of the court to sanction Bello’s lawyer, Agboyi, and be referred to the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee, LPDC, for turning the court to a vaudeville.

Justice Emeka Nwite on Wednesday had to grant the adjournment of the case against Yahaya Bello, until October 30, 2024, for a ruling after the defence counsel A.M. Adoyi informed the court that the matter of Bello’s arraignment, which is under appeal, had been taken to the Supreme Court.

According to Adoyi, the Court of Appeal ruling on August 28, which directed Bello to appear before Justice Nwite for arraignment, had been challenged at the apex court.

While the law is still obviously been exploited by the defendant to delay the trial process, it is very important for the security agencies protecting Yahaya Bello to put Nigeria first in their assignments and beats.

They should follow the acceptable international conventions and norms to cooperate with the prosecuting agency, EFCC, towards getting justice and fighting corruption in the land. It is the constitutional obligations of the Police and the DSS to support and cooperate with the EFCC, not only on the Yayaya Bello case but on every other cases.

No individual should be allowed or supported to be bigger than the laws of Nigeria.

Kenny Osifisan, a public affairs analyst and good governance advocate, sent this from [email protected]