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Im A Bonafide Member Of Celestial Church, I Built A Parish K1 De Ultimate

Fuji icon, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate has exuded his love for the Celestial Church of Christ, admitting that he is a bonafide and proud member of the church. Ayinde, a Muslim, made this known during a pre-recorded interview with Agbaletu TV on Wednesday. CCC popularly called Cele is a white-garment church which was founded by late Samuel Oshoffa. Its members wear white one piece garments during worship, and must not wear their shoes whilst wearing their garments or while within the main church. According to him, in his quest to know God, he became a member of the church and he is proud to have joined. He relished that he explored both Islam and Christianity in the journey to know God and has never regretted his actions. “I attend Celestial church. I am a bonafide member of the celestial church. A proud one. In fact, I built a church. I sought different religions while trying to know God in both popular religions. There’s nowhere I didn’t try to find God,” he said. This revelation is coming after the veteran musician had recently made a catchy phrase which quickly evolved into a viral lingo that’s widely used across social media, at parties, on the streets and in casual conversations. Ayinde while discussing with an unidentified man, had used the phrase “Ganusi” in reference to some Islamic clerics (alfas) in the build-up to his mother’s burial. Although many interpreted the remark as implying that certain alfas attend such ceremonies primarily for financial gain. This led to an avalanche of criticisms from different Islamic clerics and other Nigerians who felt that K1 denigrated the clerics with that statement.
However, the singer doubled down on the remark and maintained that he had done nothing wrong, and did not see the need to apologise to them.

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Court Okays Arrest, Detention Of Six CBEX Promoters

The Federal High Court in Abuja has approved the request of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to arrest and detain six promoters of Crypto Bridge Exchange over an alleged investment fraud amounting to over $1 billion. Justice Emeka Nwite gave the order on Thursday after listening to submissions from the EFCC’s lawyer, Fadila Yusuf. The six individuals named in the ex parte motion filed on April 23 are Adefowora Olanipekun, Adefowora Oluwanisola, Emmanuel Uko, Seyi Oloyede, Avwerosuo Otorudo, and Chukwuebuka Ehirim. The EFCC sought the court’s permission to arrest and keep the suspects in custody while investigations continue and possible charges are prepared. In the motion, the EFCC asked for two things: permission to issue arrest warrants and an order to remand the suspects in EFCC custody during the investigation. Yusuf told the court, “The defendants are at large, and a warrant of arrest is required to bring them in for proper investigation and prosecution.” She explained that the EFCC had received intelligence linking the suspects to criminal acts and that the commission had a constitutional duty to investigate and enforce the law. According to an affidavit submitted with the motion, the EFCC said it received information in April 2025 about a fraudulent investment scheme involving the suspects. The commission said the fraud was carried out through ST Technologies International Limited, in partnership with CBEX. The suspects were accused of promoting CBEX, convincing people to invest in cryptocurrency through their platform while promising extremely high returns, up to 100%. “The victims were required to convert their digital assets into USDT, a stablecoin, and deposit them into the suspects’ cryptocurrency wallets,” the affidavit stated. At first, investors could monitor their investments through the CBEX platform. But after over $1 billion was deposited, the platform was suddenly shut down, and victims could no longer access their funds. Further investigations revealed that although ST Technologies was registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission, it was not licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission to run any investment business. The EFCC also told the court that the suspects had abandoned their known addresses in Lagos and Ogun states. The agency said, “A warrant of arrest is necessary to place the suspects on a red watch list and ensure they are apprehended to face justice.” The commission added that its investigation had shown a clear case of fraud and urged the court to grant the application in the interest of justice. After reviewing the case, Justice Nwite ruled, “I have listened to the submission of learned counsel for the applicant. “I have also examined the affidavit evidence and the exhibits attached, along with the written address. “I am of the view, and I so hold, that the application is meritorious. Consequently, the application is granted as prayed.”

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Integrate Nutrition Into School Curriculum, Expert Urges Govt

A nutrition expert at Utah State University, Oluyemisi Akinsola, has called on the government to incorporate age-appropriate nutrition education into school curriculum to combat rising cases of malnutrition and non-communicable diseases in Nigeria. Speaking in a statement released on Wednesday, Akinsola said Nigeria must take nutrition education seriously to tackle poor dietary habits and misinformation, particularly among young people. Akinsola advocates that schools should integrate age-appropriate food and health topics into the curriculum so that the next generation can make informed choices. She noted, “Public health campaigns on radio, television, and social media should be used to counter misleading trends with science-backed information, delivered in local languages and culturally relevant formats. “Government agencies such as the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control ans the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare have a role to play, too. They must step up efforts to regulate false health claims, especially online, where misinformation spreads rapidly. “At the same time, investments should be made to train and deploy more dietitians across every local government area, ensuring that communities have access to accurate, evidence-based advice.” The nutrition researcher stated that across Nigeria, people are making food choices based on what they see on social media, hear from friends, or are told by self-proclaimed health experts, adding that detox teas, juice cleanses, high protein diets, weight-loss diets etc are gaining traction, not because they are backed by science, but because they are trending. She said many of the diet fads are grounded in misinformation, and the consequences are becoming alarmingly clear, revealing that data from the 2021 Nigeria Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey shows that only 31 per cent of children between the ages of six and 23 months receive a minimum acceptable diet. Akinsola stressed that nutrition challenges are compounded by the current economic climate, marked by a steep and widespread surge in food prices revealing that according to the December 2024 Selected Food Price Watch, the average cost of food items rose by 91.6% year-on-year, from ₦1,524.63 in December 2023 to ₦2,920.13 in December 2024. She added that staple foods were particularly affected, with brown beans (1kg) recording the highest price hike of 187.29%, increasing from ₦870.67 to ₦2,501.32. Onion bulbs (1kg) also rose significantly by 111.74%, reaching ₦2,057.81 from ₦971.86 the previous year. “Other essentials such as local rice, beef, and palm oil also experienced notable increases, all contributing to the overall strain on household food budgets. “This sharp escalation in food costs makes it increasingly difficult for many Nigerians to afford nutritious foods, pushing them toward cheaper, less healthy alternatives and raising concerns about food security and dietary quality,” she said. She further explained that urban centres are witnessing a steady rise in overweight and obesity, particularly among adults, emphasising that the World Health Organisation posits NCDS such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease now account for nearly 28% per cent of all deaths in Nigeria, hence the need for nutrition education. “Nutrition is rarely part of our everyday conversations in schools, communities, or even health clinics. Unlike mathematics or biology, nutrition education is not systematically taught in classrooms. “Children grow up with limited understanding of basic concepts such as balanced diets, food groups, or how to read a nutrition label. As adults, they remain vulnerable to diet-related myths that can lead to poor health outcomes,” she stated. Akinsola further noted that public health campaigns on radio, TV, and social media should be used to counter misleading trends with science-backed information, delivered in local languages and culturally relevant formats, adding that stakeholders such as NAFDAC, Federal Ministry of Health and individuals have a role to play, too. “They must step up efforts to regulate false health claims, especially online, where misinformation spreads rapidly. At the same time, investments should be made to train and deploy more dietitians across every local government area, ensuring that communities have access to accurate, evidence-based advice. “As readers, we all have a part to play. Before trying the latest diet trend or buying the next “slimming tea,” ask yourself: Is this backed by evidence? Who is recommending it? And are they qualified? Be critical. Share verified information. Encourage friends and family to speak to registered dietitians or nutritionists when they have concerns about their diet,” she added. Recently, UNICEF said 1.3 million children (under the age of five) suffering from severe acute malnutrition can lose access to treatment, leaving them at heightened risk of death. Speaking on funding gaps, UNICEF’s Deputy Executive Director, Kitty Palais, said, “Nigeria, where around 80,000 children per month require treatment, we could run out of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food supplies sometime between this month and the end of May. But the focus cannot just be on RUTF – or treating a child once they become severely malnourished. “Programmes must deliver services to prevent children from becoming malnourished in the first place – this includes support for breastfeeding, access to micronutrient supplementation such as Vitamin A and ensuring they get the health services they need for other illnesses.”