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‎N500m allegation: IPMAN to sue Dada’s led faction for libel

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LAGOS-The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), at its general meeting at Mosimi Depot, Sagamu, Ogun State, has resolved to sanction and sue some of its members for libel, whom the association claimed made frivolous allegation against Mosimi Depot executive members over misappropriation of N500 million .
 
At its meeting, which recorded a large turnout of members that included elders’ forum, representatives from national body, all zonal delegates and Executive members in South West Depots, IPMAN stated that there was no basis for the allegation of misappropriation of N500 million.
 
The association, therefore, passed a vote of confidence on its Mosimi Depot Executive led by Mr. Dele Tajudeen Lamidi in opposition to the allegation of N500 million being peddled by some members of the association.
 
IPMAN, in its communiqué at the end of the meeting, also declared that the purported election by a faction led by one Adeleke Dada was illegal, null and void, stressing that punitive measures would be taken against Dada and his faction, if they continued to parade themselves as the current executive of IPMAN at Mosimi Depot without association’s election.
 
The communiqué, which was adopted at the end of the meeting, stated: “Vote of confidence was passed on the out-going IPMAN Exco led by Comrade Dele Tajudeen Lamidi in opposition to the allegation of N500,000,000 being peddled by some disgruntled members.
 
“The outgoing Exco has been mandated to going on with the planned election of new executives in October, 2014.
 
“A letter should be written to the NNPC to recognise the IPMAN Exco led by Comrade Dele Tajudeen Lamidi with immediate effect in the day –to-day running of the affairs of the association.
 
“That the purported “Kangaroo” election of the faction being led by One Adeleke Dada is declared illegal, null and void and any further attempt to continue to parade themselves as the current executives without association’s election shall be deemed as a coup against the association which shall attract punitive measures in line with the provisions of the association’s constitution.
 
“That henceforth any act of thuggery, harassment and assault emanating from the Adeleke Dada’s faction should be lawfully resisted by members and the out-going executives without prejudice,” it stressed.
 
Lamidi, while reacting to the allegation of misappropriating N500 million, said it was malicious, spurious, unfounded and baseless.
 
He queried where they came about the figure, as Mosimi Deport of the association could not be said to have got N100 million in its account let alone N500 million.
 
The Mosimi Depot IPMAN Chairman, who promised to sue Dada over this allegation, said: “The association did not make N500 million in turnover. Where do we get such huge fund to misappropriate? Where did they get such figures? We are going to sue them for libel if they cannot substantiate their claims with evidence.
 
“In the first place, they are using illegal means to lay the allegation. In the constitution of IPMAN, there are procedures of making complaints and allegation. When you have any issue of wrongdoing against somebody, you write to the state or national executive body of IPMAN. They will set up a committee to investigate the allegation.
 
“It is when it is established that the person actually committed such an act that action can be taken against the person. As a matter of fact, in the IPMAN constitution, you cannot even go to court until you have exhausted all the internal avenues of getting the issue tackled. It is after that, if you are not satisfied, that you can go to court.
 
“Now, how did they come about the N500 million? Have they seen the account of IPMAN? I want to be honest with you, I do not keep IPMAN money. We have people who are in charge of finance. When everything is approved, they bring the paper and I sign,” he explained.
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Music Icon Quincy Jones Passes Away At 91

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Quincy Jones, the legendary music producer, composer, and cultural icon whose career spanned over seven decades, has passed away at the age of 91.

Jones died peacefully on Sunday night at his Bel Air home, surrounded by family, according to his publicist, Arnold Robinson.

“Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing,” his family said in a statement. “And although this is an incredible loss for our family, we celebrate the great life that he lived and know there will never be another like him.”

Renowned for his unmatched versatility, Jones collaborated with some of the greatest musical talents of the 20th and 21st centuries, including Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, Aretha Franklin, and Will Smith. He played an integral role in producing Jackson’s groundbreaking albums Off the Wall, Thriller, and Bad, which catapulted the pop star to global superstardom and earned Jones worldwide acclaim.

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Born in Chicago in 1933, Jones’ journey into music began early. His childhood introduction came from a neighbor’s piano playing and his mother’s singing. After moving to Washington state following his parents’ divorce, he honed his skills in his high school band and began playing with a young Ray Charles in Seattle’s vibrant club scene.

Jones’ career took off in New York, where he played trumpet in Elvis Presley’s early TV performances and worked with bebop legends like Charlie Parker and Miles Davis. By 1958, he was working with Frank Sinatra, arranging for the singer’s band at the request of Princess Grace Kelly. Their partnership flourished, spanning several projects including Sinatra’s final album LA Is My Lady in 1984.

Throughout the 1960s and 70s, Jones’ talents extended into film and television scores, composing music for films such as The Italian Job, In the Heat of the Night, and the acclaimed The Color Purple, for which he earned three Oscar nominations. He also scored hit TV shows including The Bill Cosby Show and Roots.

In 1985, Jones produced and co-conducted the charity anthem “We Are the World” alongside Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie, raising millions for Ethiopian famine relief. Despite personal and professional challenges—including surviving a near-fatal brain aneurysm in 1974—Jones’s career continued to thrive.

Jones’ influence wasn’t limited to music. In 1990, he founded Quincy Jones Entertainment, the company behind the popular sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, which launched the career of Will Smith. His media ventures also included the creation of Qwest TV, an on-demand music streaming service, and the magazine Vibe, which celebrated Black music and culture.

Over his career, Jones earned 80 Grammy nominations, winning 28—making him one of the most decorated artists in the award’s history. Tributes poured in following news of his death. Actor Michael Caine, who shared Jones’ birthdate, called him “a wonderful and unique human being.” Music artists such as LL Cool J expressed gratitude, saying, “You were a father and example at a time when I truly needed one. Music would not be music without you.”

Jones is survived by his seven children, leaving behind an indelible legacy that will resonate through generations to come. His life’s work transformed music, television, and culture, proving that there truly was no limit to what Quincy Jones could accomplish.

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Prayers Won’t Build Roads, Fund Children’s Education – Jesse Jagz To Nigerians

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Singer and rapper Jesse Jagz has called on Nigerians to rethink their approach to religion.

Jagz suggested that African traditional religious gods have become ineffective, attributing this to the excessive alcohol given to them during rituals, which, according to him, has made them obese, diabetic, and unable to aid their worshipers.

Speaking on the ‘Big Talk’ podcast, the rapper also criticized followers of foreign religions for relying solely on prayer and expecting miracles without putting in the necessary effort. He stressed that prayers alone cannot provide essential social services or infrastructure.

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“When you go to a shrine and you see the priest pouring gin on the gods, Google how much a bottle of gin was in slavery. 40 slaves.

“Our gods are drunk on alcohol and meat. They are obese and diabetic.

“They can’t help us do anything. Prayers do not build roads or buy books for children. We have forgotten humanity,” he said.

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Presidents Invite Me To Dinner Wherever I Go – Davido Boasts

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Renowned Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, known by his stage name Davido, has stated that he receives special treatment globally due to his celebrity status.

The Afrobeats sensation mentioned that he is frequently invited to presidential dinners in nearly every country he visits, with the exception of the United States and the United Kingdom.

In a recent interview with Kiss Fresh London, Davido confidently shared that his fanbase includes influential figures such as the World Bank president, presidents of powerful nations, and other notable personalities.

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“Every country we go to, the President invites us for dinner except London [United Kingdom] and the United States of America.

“It’s beautiful to see. I mean, leaving my country, Nigeria, and people welcoming me like the president in other countries, shows how well Nigeria is doing around the world in terms of music and cultural impacts,” he said.

Davido has expressed that he feels most respected in Africa, which is why he cherishes his African tours more than those in Europe and America, even though the latter bring him greater financial rewards.

He shared that his Jamaican collaborator, YG Marley, was astonished by the immense admiration from fans when he visited Nigeria for the video shoot of their joint hit, ‘Awuke.’

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