Forbes-rated socialite and entrepreneur, Uyi Ogbebor also known as Sir Uyi has sent a powerful message to Obi Cubana on his 50th birthday anniversary, saying he changed his life for good.

Speaking on the sideline of Cubana’s birthday anniversary, Uyi said the business tycoon is not only an inspiration to young people but an investor in the future of vibrant youths.

Responding to a question by newsmen on his impression of Obi Cubana, Uyi said, “He is everything to us, and by extension, young people. He is an inspiration and motivator of young people and I’m happy our paths crossed. Meeting him was divinely orchestrated,” he said.

Earlier, Uyi had hailed the celebrant on his Instagram page @sir_uyi, establishing how the businessman had impacted his career.

He said while Cubana had empowered him, the chain has continued as he has extended a similar love to others through empowerment.

Uyi wrote, “From the day I met you almost 15 years ago through @puzzo101, my life changed forever.

“You have empowered me, and in turn, I have been able to empower many others. We have created lasting memories together and continue to make more. You taught me how to fish, and since then, I have never looked back.

“Thank you for being an amazing big brother, a dependable friend, a mentor, a business partner, and my capable Chairman. I appreciate your authenticity, your kindness, and your incredible impact on those around you. Your type is very rare, and I am grateful to God for bringing us together. If you look around, you will see countless lives you have changed. Keep being yourself, my Chairman. I truly love you.

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WHAT PRESIDENT TINUBU DISCUSSED WITH US PRESIDENT TRUMP’S ADVISOR

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu received a State Department representative from President Donald J. Trump’s administration, Mr. Massad Boulos, Senior Advisor for Africa, on Thursday in Paris.

The meeting focused on developing a strategic economic and security partnership between Nigeria, Africa, and the United States anchored on mutual respect, prosperity, and regional stability.

The US State Department rep conveyed President Trump’s strong interest in deepening direct engagement with Nigeria as a cornerstone of US relations with Africa.

The US wanted to work closely with President Tinubu to expand American investment in Nigeria and Africa, support energy and infrastructure development, and align trade and job creation efforts.

Both sides discussed actionable support and shared their perspectives on regional peace, particularly in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and across the Sahel.

President Trump’s advisor recognised Nigeria’s regional and continental leadership and supported President Tinubu’s interventions to stabilise key African regions.

President Tinubu reiterated Nigeria’s readiness to build productive alliances with the United States, centred on transparency, opportunity, mutual respect and outcomes that strengthen Africa’s place in the global economy.

The Nigerian Correctional Service, Gombe State Command, has denied allegations that it prevented members of Take-It-Back Movement from visiting remanded state coordinator, Thomas Umar.

Our correspondent reports that Umar, 32, was remanded on April 10, 2025 at the Gombe Medium Security Custodial Centre on the order of Federal High Court, Gombe.

He is being held in custody for the offence of insult, enmity, hatred and ill-will which is a punishable under the Cybercrime Act 2015, now amended, following a case filed by Minority Whip of House of Representatives and member representing Billiri Balanga Federal Constituency, Ali Isa.

According to a statement obtained by our correspondent on Sunday, which was signed by DSC Abdullahi Hamma, the Command’s Public Relations Officer on behalf of Salihu Abdullahi, the Controller of Corrections, Gombe State Command, reports that officials barred members of the group was false.

Hamma described the allegations being peddled by an online news outlet as false, unpatriotic and an attempt at denting the good image of the Service.

He said that NCoS remained committed to ensuring that the rights of every inmate was protected in line with the provisions of the law.

The statement said, “The attention of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Gombe State Command has been drawn to a purported online report.

“The online report alleged that officials of the MSCC Gombe blocked members of the above mentioned group from visiting the said Thomas Umar.

“The Command wishes to inform the general public that this report is false, unpatriotic and also fabricated to paint the image of the Service in bad light.”

It added that the concerned inmate, Umar, had earlier applied through the Welfare Office that only few authorised persons would visit him, stressing that the names of those persons he wishes to see were clearly listed in the content of his application.

He said that Umar, clearly in his application stated that any visitor whose names were not mentioned in his application should not be allowed unless with his “humble consent”.

While urging the media to painstakingly fact-check reports to avoid circulating falsehoods, he stressed the need for members of the public to disregard the report.

“The NCoS is committed to upholding justice and fairness in ensuring that all inmates in custody are being properly reformed, rehabilitated and reintegrated at the expiration of their jail term,” Hamma added.