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  • Man slumps and dies after having sex with partner in hotel

    Man slumps and dies after having sex with partner in hotel

    An unidentified man has reportedly slumped and died at a hotel in Ada George in the Obio-Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State after alleged sex romp with his female partner.

    According to Punch Metro, the incident occurred a few hours after the duo checked into the hotel in the wee hours of Wednesday.

    A hotel guest, who pleaded anonymity said at about 2am on Wednesday, the lady who checked in with the deceased rushed out of their room and banged at the door of another guest to raise the alarm that her male partner had slumped.

    According to the guest, the manager of the hotel and security men raced to the scene and immediately rushed the man to a nearby hospital.

    It was, however, gathered that the man died on getting to the hospital.

    Meanwhile, an eyewitness who did not want his name in print, said the lady said the deceased took a drink suspected to be a sex enhancer at a joint the previous night ahead of the meeting.

    When contacted, acting spokesperson for the state police command, Grace Iringe-Kokom confirmed the incident, saying the lady and the manager of the hotel had been arrested

    “Yes, the command is aware of the incident that took place in the hotel and investigation is ongoing.

    “Our men arrested the lady and the manager of the hotel. Further developments will be communicated to you,” Iringe-Kokom stated.

  • Power supply: Delta hotel laments N40 million charge by BEDC

    Power supply: Delta hotel laments N40 million charge by BEDC

    A hotel in Delta State known as Lascurt International Hotel has accused the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) of demanding a whopping sum of N40 million to connect to public power supply.

    Managing Director (MD) of Lascurt International Hotel, Mr. Austin Wareyai made this known in a statement on Wednesday while lamenting the exorbitant amount, revealing that the hotel had already spent over N11 million in efforts to get the facility connected to power supply.

    Mr. Wareyai narrated that prior to the opening of the hotel, the management had applied to BEDC to connect the facility to 33KVA, which he said was approved, and necessary payments running into over N8 million made.

    “But to my surprise we were given 11KVA transformer. We applied for 33KVA because that is the line that produced stable electricity and which other business outlets in this area are using.

    “They told us that since our facility is a mega one, we should go for a 500KVA transformer, telling us that is the only way it can work.

    “We applied for 500KVA, bought the transformer and also provided all the logistics. Instead of the 33/500KVA, they brought 11/500KVA. We told them that what we bargained for was 33/500KVA, and that we paid for it. They said this is what they approved for us.

    “In our own wisdom, we asked for the way forward and they said we have to increase the transformer and reapply for NEMSA approval. They brought another cost of about N18 million to buy One MVA transformer including construction and every other thing.

    “We applied for it since that is what will make us have stable electricity to do our business. Having secured NEMSA’s approval for them to install the One MVA transformer, they said we should pay a sum of about N8.9 million as an additional security deposit.

    “They said that we have to pay the money so that whenever we default on our monthly payment, they will use part of the money to offset the bill. Aside from that, they are also asking for about N4 million for an industrial meter. Where can we get all this money after all they have collected from us.

    “In summary, we have spent over N11 million so far on a transformer. Now they are asking us to pay an additional N18 million for another transformer including construction. This is aside from the N8.9 million for two months security deposit they are asking for,” Wareyai narrated.

    The MD revealed that, after spending so much, the hotel with an underground lounge bar and club house has been running on electricity generating plants since October 31, 2021 when it officially opened for business to the public.

    Wareyai appealed to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and the National Assembly (NASS) to intervene in the matter for the BEDC to install power in the hotel with over 100 staff in its employment list with more to be employed

    He lamented that the multi-billion Naira facility might be forced out of business by BEDC due to the electricity issue if nothing is done to sway the electricity distribution firm, stressing that the development is not good for investors.

    “Imagine in the last three months we have been running our facilities with an electricity generating plant. Imagine the cost implications of buying diesel. We are appealing to the state government to help us to sustain this business because we cannot run it without electricity,” the hotelier stated.

    When contacted, BEDC Public Relations Officer (PRO) in Effurun, Helen Ogagare, said she had informed management of the allegations.

  • US comedian, Bob Saget found dead in hotel room

    US comedian, Bob Saget found dead in hotel room

    Bob Saget, an American actor and comedian best known as the jovial dad on the television sitcom “Full House,” was found dead in a hotel room in Orlando, Florida, on Sunday.

    The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said detectives found no signs of foul play or drug use.

    Saget, 65, had performed in a comedy show in Florida on Saturday night and tweeted his appreciation to the audience.

    “Loved tonight’s show … I had no idea I did a 2 hr set,” he wrote on Twitter.

    He also pinned a tweet advertising upcoming shows in U.S. cities, up till June, 2022.

    He also urged fans to watch for upcoming tour dates this year.

  • Busty model, Roman Goddess laments after meeting with Dino Melaye in hotel

    Busty model, Roman Goddess laments after meeting with Dino Melaye in hotel

    “The man I love so much doesn’t care about me,” busty model, Roman Goddess lamented as she finally addressed her visit to Dino Melaye.

    Recall that in 2020, the busty Instagram model got people talking after she shared a video of herself visiting the former lawmaker, who she described as her “uncle and daddy” in a hotel.

    Following the controversy that trailed the video, Dino Melaye later took to his social media page to warn her that he is not her ‘uncle’ and Roman Goddess immediately apologized for sharing the video and explained that she wasn’t trying to jeopardize his image as a public figure.

    However, Roman Goddess during an Instagram an live session recently addressed those still dragging her over her visit to the politician.

    According to her, she is not married as the man she loves doesn’t care about her, so people should allow her to do whatever makes her happy.

    “The man I love so much doesn’t care about me so what’s the pint, the point is just to live your life, is just to enjoy your life. I’m not married… I can decide to be with whoever I want to be with,” She said.

  • Transcorp appoints Onagoruwa as Independent Non-Executive Director

    Transcorp appoints Onagoruwa as Independent Non-Executive Director

    The Board of Transcorp Hotels Plc, Nigeria’s leading hospitality brand, has announced the appointment of Ms. Bolanle Onagoruwa to its Board of Directors as an Independent Non-Executive Director.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the appointment of Onagoruwa as an Independent Non-Executive Director in Transcorp is effective Monday, December 20, 2021.

    Ms. Onagoruwa brings to the Transcorp Hotels Plc board, a wealth of experience spanning more than three decades across both the private and public sectors in different aspects of law, as well as public sector reform.

    Her commercial legal practice experience includes roles at Bentley Edu and Co, Nigerian Industrial Development Bank, Midas Merchant Bank, and the Bureau of Public Enterprise (BPE). Following her retirement from public service, Ms. Onagoruwa served as Acting CEO of Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company before joining ENL Consortium Limited.

    Ms. Onagoruwa contributed immensely to the public sector reform and privatisation in Nigeria during her 12-year service with the BPE, in various directorate capacities (Director, Oil & Gas, Director, Industry and Manufacturing, Director, Electric Power, Director, National Parks and National Facilities) and her 4-year service as Secretary Social Development and Secretary Education in the Federal Capital Territory Administration before retiring as the Director-General of BPE in 2012.

    She holds an LLB from the University of Lagos, a Post Graduate Diploma in Politics and International Relations from the University of Kent at Canterbury, and an alumna of the Harvard Business School (General Manager Program). She served on the Board of NOVA Merchant Bank from 2017 to 2021, as an Independent Director.

    Commenting on the appointment, the Chairman of Transcorp Hotels Plc., Mr. Emmanuel Nnorom, said: “Transcorp Hotels is ending 2021 in an impressive position and we are working hard towards achieving our vision of becoming Africa’s leading hospitality brand, delivering excellent services to our customers and unbeatable value to all our stakeholders. This appointment complements our position and reinforces our intent.”

    Ms. Onagoruwa becomes the fourth female on the Board of Transcorp Hotels Plc., the company that recently emerged the best in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in the boards and management team of corporate organisations in Nigeria.

    TNG reports Transcorp Hotels Plc. is one of Africa’s leading hospitality companies, committed to redefining service standards across the continent while remaining truly and authentically African. The Company’s hotels include Transcorp Hilton Abuja and Transcorp Hotels Calabar.

  • 8 dead, 9 missing in hotel collapse in eastern China

    8 dead, 9 missing in hotel collapse in eastern China

    At least eight people died after a hotel in eastern China collapsed, local authorities said on Tuesday.

    The bodies of eight people were recovered while a further nine people were missing in the rubble, the city government of Suzhou in Jiangsu province said.

    The Siji Kaiyuan Hotel in the city’s Wujiang District suddenly collapsed on Monday afternoon.

    So far, 14 people have been rescued, with 13 of them injured, the city government said.

    A large-scale rescue and recovery operation was underway, with search dogs and teams including earthquake specialists deployed, the city said.

    The cause of the collapse was not initially clear and was being investigated.

    The provincial authorities called for safety inspections to prevent similar incidents happening elsewhere.

    Suzhou is around 100 kilometres east of Shanghai

  • Lady who lodged with lover in Lagos hotel dies

    Lady who lodged with lover in Lagos hotel dies

    A certain lady identified as Esther, has died after lodging with her boyfriend, Emmanuel Isibor, at the T1 Suites in the Festac area of the Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos State.

    TheNewsGuru gathered that the lovers visited the hotel to spend the night together.

    While in the room, it was learnt that Esther suddenly fell sick and in the process, foamy substances began coming out from her mouth and nostrils.

    Shaken by the turn of events, Isibor was said to have sought help by calling the manager of the hotel to rescue his girlfriend.

    In a bid to resuscitate her, it was gathered that Isibor and members of staff of the hotel quickly rushed Esther to a nearby hospital, but she died on the way.

    A source said that the doctor on duty at the hospital certified that Esther was brought in dead, adding that the manager of the hotel proceeded to the Festac Police Station to report the sad incident.

    “What happened on May 31, 2021 was that around 11.30pm, the manager of T1 Suites, Obijomi Adedeji, reported that one of the lodgers, Emmanuel Isibor, came with his girlfriend, Esther.

    “But around 11pm, Emmanuel Isibor called on the manager for assistance as the lady developed a sudden ailment, which caused foamy substances to come out from her mouth and nostrils.

    “She was rushed to the First Line Hospital, where a doctor pronounced her dead” the source recounted.

     

  • UPDATED: Two die, three injured as gas explosion rocks Gbenga Daniel’s hotel in Ogun

    UPDATED: Two die, three injured as gas explosion rocks Gbenga Daniel’s hotel in Ogun

    A technician and a yet-to-be-identified person have been confirmed dead as gas explosion rocked Conference Hotel in Abeokuta on Tuesday.

    The hotel, owned by former Ogun State Governor, Gbenga Daniel is located at the Water Corporation headquarters junction, in Ogun capital, is owned by a former governor of the state, Gbenga Daniel.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that three others were said to have sustained injuries in the explosion and are currently receiving treatment in a hospital.

    Confirming the incident, the Hotel Facility Manager, Tunde Osinubi, in a statement, said the explosion occurred as a result of a fake gas cylinder used while servicing a revolving door at the hotel.

    “A routine maintenance of the Automatic Revolving Door at the entrance of the hotel reception, which involved the use of oxyacetylene gas to weld the door hinges, was being carried out.

    “The oxyacetylene gas cylinder suddenly exploded, killing the technician and one other person, yet to be identified.

    “The gas cylinder, purchased at the open market, may be fake and unable to withstand gas pressure,” he said.

    Osinubi, however, expressed sympathy of the hotel management with families and friends of the deceased, advising the general public to beware of fake gas cylinders in the market.

    NAN reports that two cases of gas explosion had earlier occurred in Abeokuta within the last one week, resulting in the death of four persons, including a minor.

  • Gunmen storm hotel in Oyo, kidnap several persons

    Gunmen storm hotel in Oyo, kidnap several persons

    Some people have been kidnapped by gunmen in a hotel in Ajaawa, Ogbomoso, the headquarters of Ogo-Oluwa Local Government of Oyo State.

    The incident occurred 10:30 pm on Saturday, throwing residents of the sleepy community into panic.

    There were still conflicting figures of victims as at press time.

    Oyo Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) Adewale Osifeso confirmed the incident.

    He said the Police Command had commenced investigation, adding that teams from the command were on the trail of the kidnappers.

    Osifeso also indicated that police would soon confirm the actual number of victims.

    The gunmen were said to have shot sporadically into the air to create fear among people immediately they invaded the hotel located at the back of CAC Primary School in the town before abducting the victims.

    Some residents said the police, Amotekun Corps and hunters had started combing the bushes in search of the kidnappers and their victims.

  • Why we are using hotel seized from Dasuki – EFCC

    Why we are using hotel seized from Dasuki – EFCC

    Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, has confirmed using the Halal Fountain Hotel located at No. 29A, Rabah Road, Kaduna, which was reportedly seized from the former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki.

    The Head of the anti-graft agency in Kaduna, Sanusi Abdullahi, who confirmed the usage, said the facility is presently being used by staffs of the agency who have been transferred to the state.

    A report published in Daily Trust had detailed how the commission was using the property which was under investigation in connection with the $2.1bn arms scandal.

    He further stated that he has slept in the facility also when he was newly transferred to Kaduna.

    A group known as Badarawa Concerned Youths had claimed that: “The facilities in the premises, including television sets in the rooms have disappeared into thin air.”

    Abdullahi, however, denied the claim that items including television sets were missing from the hotel.

    He added that the commission has done a lot of maintenance work to ensure the hotel did not fall apart.

    The zonal head noted that the commission has the details of all the items in the facility.

    A man that spoke with the news platform said the hotel is under investigation and therefore, not open to the public.

    He also confirmed that EFCC cadets were lodging at the time of the visit, saying it was a temporary arrangement before they sorted out their accommodations.

    “Cadets who have passed out from the EFCC camp use this place; the people you see coming into this place are EFCC staff. They stay here temporarily before they get accommodation and move to their permanent abodes,” he said.