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Tragedy As Bukka Hut Owner Allegedly Commits Suicide In Lagos 

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Owner of Bukka Hut commits suicide

By Funmilayo Olusanya

Laolu Martins, a co-founder of Bukka Hut restaurant  in Lagos, has passed away.

Martins, a banker with more than 21 years of expertise in asset and pension fund management, corporate banking, stockbroking, and investment banking, passed away on Tuesday night.

In a statement released on Wednesday, the deceased’s relatives acknowledged his passing.

Owner of Bukka Hut commits suicide

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“We hereby solicit the support and understanding of everyone as the family grieves the loss of our beloved Laolu in our privacy.

“Our kind request is that you support the family – wife, children, aged mother and father and his siblings with your prayers at this difficult time.

“Further announcements will be made by the family,” the statement said.

In 1999, Martins began working at PricewaterhouseCoopers.

He started out at Investment Banking & Trust Company Plc, which is now known as Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc, where he worked in the Trade Finance/Foreign Operations and Financial Control departments. After that, he was seconded to Stanbic IBTC Asset Management Ltd, where he held various positions including Financial Controller, Head Asset Management, and Head Stockbroking.

Later, he left to join Shell Nig. CPFA Ltd, the Fund Manager of the Shell Companies in Nigeria Pensions Scheme, where he served as Head, Investments until 2008, when he left to join Nigeria International Security Limited, NISL, an independent financial services company that specializes in investments in the Nigerian market. He later left again in 2005 to join Shell Nig.

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London To Lagos Traveler, Pelumi Involved In Car Accident

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Renowned UK based Nigerian travel influencer, Pelumi Nubi, known for her enthralling journeys, recently faced a daunting ordeal during her cross-continental expedition from London to Lagos.

Sharing the aftermath of the car collision on her Instagram platform on Tuesday, Pelumi revealed the stark image of her once-immaculate vehicle, now marked by severe damage, including twisted front and shattered windscreen, as seen in online footage.

Additionally, the video showed her being transported by ambulance, alongside her heartfelt plea: “Say a prayer for me.”

Notably, Pelumi embarked on her journey in a customized purple Peugeot 107, equipped with amenities for sleeping and dining.

However, the exact location of the accident and its cause remain undisclosed.

It’s worth mentioning that Pelumi initiated her solo travel venture from London to Lagos in November, commencing the journey on January 30.

She initially planned to reach Lagos by March 23. However, she announced a delay in her schedule due to border complications encountered in multiple countries.

Specifically, she disclosed being denied entry at both the Sierra Leone and Liberian borders.

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American Streamer Kai Cenat To Build School In Lagos Slum

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Renowned American streamer and YouTube sensation, Kai Cenat, has unveiled his ambitious plans to erect a school for underprivileged children in Makoko, a prominent floating slum nestled within Lagos, Nigeria.

This momentous announcement comes on the heels of Cenat’s recent philanthropic visit to the region, during which he graciously extended financial aid to the local community.

Having personally immersed himself in the harsh realities of life in Makoko, Cenat’s firsthand experience fueled his determination to make a lasting difference.

Cenat visit was marked by a warm reception from skit maker Shanks and a high-profile meeting with Nigerian music icon Davido.

In a heartfelt video shared with his global audience, Cenat passionately reiterated his unwavering commitment to this educational endeavor, rallying support from individuals poised to contribute their expertise and top-tier resources.

“We are officially commencing the journey to construct a new school for the children in Makoko,” declared Cenat, underscoring the pressing necessity for educational facilities in the region.

The announcement has ignited a flurry of responses across social media platforms, with numerous individuals lauding Cenat’s endeavors to positively impact the lives of Makoko’s youth.

Twitter user @ayomiepat_ expressed optimism about the project’s potential success while also expressing concerns about the accountability of those managing the funds, “That’s impressive… I just pray he doesn’t give the project to people who would divert all the money to their personal accounts.”

Likewise, @Alambajugu praised the streamer’s actions, stating, “Imagine someone that has only been to this country once is doing something the government could not do for 6 decades.”

Despite the mixed reactions, the overall sentiment towards Cenat’s initiative remains overwhelmingly positive, succinctly summarized by @jaymoney7500, “mk he build the school first…no long cap.”

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Only Madonna University Produces Virgins As Graduates, Says Founder

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Reverend Father Emmanuel Edeh, the visionary behind Madonna University, has proudly asserted that female students who enroll at the institution as virgins invariably maintain their purity until graduation.

Speaking in a video shared by Channels Television, Father Edeh underscored the university’s unwavering commitment to moral values and discipline.

He underscore the university’s commitment to fostering high moral standards among its students.

Additionally, he mentioned that individuals from overseas seeking to marry virgins are directed to Madonna University as the place to find such individuals.

He said, “Madonna is a university where there is no secret cultism, molestation, examination malpractice, no bullying, zero tolerance for hard drugs. A zero tolerance for sexual immorality.

“It is only in this university that is clearly maintained that girls who enter the university as virgins graduate as virgins. They enter our university as virgins and graduate as virgins.

He added “Tell me any other university in the whole world that can maintain this. That is why people from London, America, England, Germany, when I meet them, they will say Father, we want to marry a girl who is a virgin. And the only way to do that is to come to Madonna University.”

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