celebrity radar - gossips
WORKERS’ DAY 2018: Beyond the Ceremonial Speeches, the Challenges of Welfare, Rights and Poor Conditions of Workers are high and palpable – CDHR
Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) has joined the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and all their affiliate bodies, as well as the global community of workers and the international labour movement, in commemorating the International Workers’ Day, 2018. In solidarity with the labour movement in Nigeria and across the world, CDHR joined in the celebration of workers, labourers and the entire working class for their rare resilience, commitment and contributions to socio-economic advancement and national development. CDHR enjoined Government Authorities at all levels, public office holders of conscience, private sector Executives and all Nigerians to respect and promote the rights of workers at all times. Nigeria, as a signatory to international treaties on labour as well as a member of the International Labour Organisation, is obligated to ensure and promote acceptable standards and better conditions for all workers.
Workers’ Day (otherwise Labour Day or May Day) is celebrated annually across the world on May 1 (1st of May) to honour and celebrate workers. This year’s Workers’ Day, comes up on Tuesday, May 1st, 2018, with the theme: “Uniting Workers for Social and Economic Advancement”. The Day has remained significant for providing a platform or an opportunity for the assessment of the environment, conditions and challenges of workers. The Day also provides a critical global opportunity to reflect on the factors that guarantee welfare, freedom, equality and Rights of all workers. May 1st was chosen to be International Workers’ Day to commemorate the 1886 Haymarket Affair in Chicago, USA. On May 1st, there was a general strike on the agitation for eight-hour workday. The strike lasted for days and led to many deaths and injuries; an unidentified person threw a bomb and the police responded by firing on the workers. Hundreds of labour leaders and sympathizers were later rounded-up, some of whom were executed by hanging, after a trial that was seen as a miscarriage of justice.
In a message issued to the media by the National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ekine, Peter Henry, CDHR lamented that Workers’ Day in Nigeria has always been characterised with ceremonial parades and speeches that are often cosmetic and usually failed to address critical challenges of the Nigerian worker; such ceremonial shows usually failed to address the issues of poor conditions of work, poor environment and violations of the rights of the Nigerian worker. This Workers’ Day, 2018 must go beyond the ceremonial speeches and must address the plethora of challenges confronting the Nigerian worker, including the issues of the rights of workers, issue of fair minimum wage, improved work environment, safety and security, pensions, housing, healthcare and insurance, welfare, training, and others.
Workers’ strikes by different sectors have become common occurrences; the present strike by health sector workers has entered its second week amid uncertainty about any hope of suspension soon, as negotiations appear stalled. National minimum wage is not a living wage, nor can it overcome income inequality. It has been a tough labour environment in Nigeria for decades, made worse by a tough economic climate. Any little improvement is talked up despite questions over real betterment; the proposed increase of the national minimum wage, from N18,000 (eighteen thousand naira) to N66,500 (sixty-six thousand, five hundred naira), seen as “a great victory for the workers of this country”, is far from realisable as there is just about ten (10) months before the 2019 general elections.
CDHR decried the unfortunate incidents of Governments’ violation or breach of negotiated agreements with workers, non payment of workers’ salaries and allowances, resulting in economic hardship, servitude and avoidable suicides and deaths. The group recounted the high rate of retrenchment, poor environment for work, poor state of infrastructure, especially energy or power, poor healthcare, lack of housing, poor transport system, general dearth of workers’ welfare, and others, as conditions of subjugation and violation of the rights of workers. These realities reflect excruciating deprivation, hardship and abuse of the dignity of Nigerian workers. A motivated workforce can truly facilitate socio-economic advancement.
CDHR charged Nigerians, to compel the Governments at all levels, especially all the Governors of the States of the federation, to urgently adopt and focus on the improvement of the welfare of workers as ultimate priority; pay all outstanding salaries and allowances owed workers, as well as pay up all benefits and pensions to retirees; promote good and conducive work environment, eradicate all forms of servitude, stop the violation of the rights of workers, especially right to regular payment of wages, not undermining rights to insurance, housing, healthcare, efficient transport, etc. The President and the Governors must demonstrate real commitment, concern and value for the Nigerian worker. Nigerian workers are not slaves and must not be frustrated; professionals and academics must not be frustrated to opt to migrate to other countries in search of opportunities for survival.
CDHR laments that diversion of public funds, corruption and abuse of office by public office holders and poor political leadership have not played any fair role in the lives of workers. Huge sums reported to have been diverted (some of which are still being repatriated from foreign countries) would have advanced the improvement of the welfare of workers. The Group condemned the disposition of the few privileged public office holders to live in affluence at the expense of the tens of millions of working class Nigerians, a disturbing social imbalance. CDHR therefore called for immediate consideration of a comprehensive inclusion of all workers in a national programme that will provide opportunity for all workers to be entitled to improved wages, regular payment of salaries, adequate housing and healthcare. CDHR wished Nigerian workers and others across the world a blissful Workers’ Day, 2018.
Comrade (Barr) Henry Peter Ekine
National Publicity Secretary
celebrity radar - gossips
E‑Money’s Grand Gesture: A Closer Look at the SUV Gift to Chinedu “Aki” Ikedieze
E‑Money’s Grand Gesture: A Closer Look at the SUV Gift to Chinedu “Aki” Ikedieze
By George Omagbemi Sylvester | Published by SaharaWeeklyNG
“Public Generosity, Celebrity Loyalty and the Symbolism of Wealth in Nigeria’s Entertainment Elite.”
On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, Nigerian billionaire and entrepreneur Emeka Okonkwo, widely known as E‑Money, once again captured national attention with a lavish and highly publicised act of generosity, gifting a brand‑new 2024/2025 Ford SUV to veteran Nollywood actor Chinedu Ikedieze, affectionately called Aki, during his high‑profile birthday celebration.
The event, held in Lagos amidst a constellation of entertainers, business figures and socialites, was itself part of an annual tradition in which E‑Money marks his birthday (on February 18) with large‑scale giveaways and spectacular shows of material philanthropy. This year, he announced the gift of over 30 cars to friends, staff and family, a gesture that quickly went viral as videos and images circulated across social media platforms.
In the case of Ikedieze, E‑Money’s gift appeared to be deeply personal. During the festivities, E‑Money stood beside his elder brother, Grammy‑nominated musician KCee and recounted how Ikedieze stood by him at his 2007 wedding. The billionaire explained that the SUV was a “token of appreciation” for the enduring support the actor had shown over the years which is a narrative that blends friendship with public celebration.
Ikedieze, a Nollywood staple with a career spanning more than two decades and over 150 film credits, including the iconic Aki na Ukwa franchise, visibly reacted with humble surprise as he received the vehicle, bowing his head in respect and gratitude. The actor later shared the moment on his Instagram account with a caption celebrating the gift, further fuelling online engagement around the event.
Beyond the spectacle, this incident underscores evolving dynamics in Nigerian celebrity culture and the intersection of wealth, influence and reciprocity. Sociologist Dr. Chinedum Uche of the University of Lagos, speaking on the broader implications of such high‑profile gifts, notes: “Philanthropy that is highly publicised can reinforce social bonds, but it also reflects a culture where generosity is intertwined with reputation economy; where giving becomes as much a social signal as it is an act of kindness.” The quote highlights how public acts of wealth transfer among elites serve layered social functions that extend beyond pure altruism.
Critics of such displays argue that ostentatious giveaways, particularly in a country with stark economic disparities, risk amplifying social envy and exacerbating perceptions of inequality. Economist Dr. Ifunanya Nwosu from the Lagos Business School observes: “In societies marked by economic stratification, celebrity largesse may inspire admiration, but it can also inadvertently highlight structural inequities; prompting questions about systemic investment in public welfare versus individual generosity.”
Still, supporters maintain that E‑Money’s annual tradition (which has in past years included cash gifts to his brother KCee, comedians and even domestic staff) reflects genuine gratitude and a commitment to uplifting his immediate circle, albeit within the private sphere.
For Ikedieze, the SUV stands both as a heartfelt gesture from a longtime friend and a public affirmation of their enduring relationship. As the video of the moment continues to circulate, the broader narrative has ignited discussions about the role of private wealth in public life, celebrity culture and how acts of giving are interpreted in contemporary Nigerian society.
In a landscape where influence and generosity often play out in equal measure on public stages, E‑Money’s gift to Aki is more than a headline, it is a flashpoint in ongoing debates about wealth, friendship and visibility in Nigeria’s entertainment and entrepreneurial ecosystem.
celebrity radar - gossips
Spiritual Reality: Wicked People Are Possessed by Wicked Spirits — Dr. Christian Okafor
Spiritual Reality: Wicked People Are
Possessed by Wicked Spirits — Dr. Christian Okafor
…..“You don’t need to offend them before they attack you.”
…..“Your only true help comes from God.”
Demons are strategic and calculating. They detect threats quickly and position themselves to resist any power that may expose or overpower them.
According to the Generational Prophet and Senior Pastor of Grace Nation Global, Christian Okafor, spiritual intelligence operates both in light and in darkness—and believers must understand this reality.
Dr. Okafor delivered this message on Thursday, February 19, 2026, during the midweek Prophetic, Healing, Deliverance and Solutions Service (PHDS) held at the international headquarters of Grace Nation Worldwide in Ojodu Berger, Lagos, Nigeria.
The Operations of Demons
Teaching on the subject “Spiritual Reality” with the subtitle “Operations of Demons,” the Man of God explained that when demons possess individuals, their behavior changes. Such people may attack, bully, or resist those sent by God to help them, unknowingly rejecting divine assistance and prolonging their struggles.
“You don’t need to offend a demon before it attacks you,” he said. “What you carry is enough to provoke opposition. The greater your potential, the greater the battle.”
Dr. Okafor noted that many believers misinterpret battles as signs that God has abandoned them. However, he explained that some battles are permitted for growth, training, and divine glorification.
According to him, God may allow certain confrontations so that believers understand spiritual warfare and emerge stronger.
“Some battles are necessary,” he emphasized. “They push you into your turning point.”
He further stated that God does not respond to lies, blackmail, or bullying. He responds to His Word. Therefore, opposition is not proof of God’s absence, but often evidence of destiny at work.
The Weapon Against Demonic Attacks
Addressing solutions, Dr. Okafor described prayer as the strongest weapon against satanic operations.
“Prayer is the license that invites God into your battles,” he declared. “God does not intrude—He responds to invitation.”
According to the Apostle of Altars, understanding the principles and discipline of prayer enables believers to receive divine strategies for overcoming demonic resistance. Without prayer, he warned, spiritual help cannot be activated.
“You cannot receive help without God,” he concluded. “And you cannot engage God without prayer.”
Manifestations at the Service
The midweek gathering was marked by a strong move of the Spirit, with testimonies of deliverance, miracles, restoration, and solutions to various challenges presented before God. Several individuals reportedly committed their lives to Christ during the service.
celebrity radar - gossips
Kingdom Advancement: God Does Not Confirm Lies or Gossip — He Confirms His Word .” — Dr. Chris Okafor
Kingdom Advancement: God Does Not Confirm Lies or Gossip—He Confirms His Word
“When Doing Business with God,
People’s Opinions Do Not Count.”
— Dr. Christian Okafor
The greatest investment any Christian can make is partnering with God. According to the Generational Prophet of God and Senior Pastor of Grace Nation Global, Christopher Okafor, when a believer commits to serving and advancing God’s kingdom, no barrier, lie, gossip, or blackmail can prevail against them.
This message was delivered during the Prophetic Financial Sunday Service held on February 15, 2026, at the international headquarters of Grace Nation Worldwide in Ojodu Berger, Lagos, Nigeria.
Doing Business with God
Teaching on the theme “Kingdom Advancement” with the subtitle “Doing Business with God,” Dr. Okafor emphasized that when a believer enters into covenant partnership with God, divine backing becomes inevitable.
“God is still in the business of covenant,” he declared. “When you make a covenant with Him, He honors the terms. When you win souls into the kingdom and remain committed to His work, He rewards you with what you could never achieve by your own strength.”
The Man of God stressed that God does not confirm lies, gossip, or negative narratives—He confirms His Word. Therefore, anyone genuinely committed to kingdom business should not be distracted by public opinion.
“No matter the blackmail or falsehood circulating around you, if you are focused on God’s assignment, those attacks will only strengthen you,” he stated.
He further noted that a believer’s understanding of God’s covenant determines their experience. “Your mentality about God’s covenant becomes your reality. When you truly know the God you serve, no devil can move you.”
Biblical Examples of Kingdom Partnership
Dr. Okafor cited several biblical figures who prospered through their partnership with God:
Abel
Abel served God with sincerity and offered his very best. His sacrifice pleased God, demonstrating that when a master is honored, he responds with favor.
David
David’s heart was fully devoted to God, and in return, God’s presence and favor rested upon him throughout his life.
Hannah
Hannah made a covenant with God, promising that if He blessed her with a child, she would dedicate him to His service. After fulfilling her vow, God rewarded her abundantly, blessing her with additional children.
Peter
Peter, a professional fisherman, surrendered his boat at Jesus’ request for kingdom work. Through that act of partnership and obedience, he experienced supernatural provision and divine elevation.
Conclusion
In closing, Dr. Okafor emphasized that one’s approach to God’s covenant determines the level of success and prosperity experienced. Commitment to kingdom advancement secures divine confirmation and supernatural results.
The Prophetic Financial Sunday Service was marked by prophetic declarations, deliverance, healings, miracles, restoration, and solutions to diverse cases presented before Elohim.
-
celebrity radar - gossips6 months agoWhy Babangida’s Hilltop Home Became Nigeria’s Political “Mecca”
-
society6 months agoPower is a Loan, Not a Possession: The Sacred Duty of Planting People
-
society5 months agoReligion: Africa’s Oldest Weapon of Enslavement and the Forgotten Truth
-
news6 months agoTHE APPOINTMENT OF WASIU AYINDE BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AS AN AMBASSADOR SOUNDS EMBARRASSING
You must be logged in to post a comment Login