Billionaire businessman, Elon Musk, reportedly welcomed twins last year with an executive employee at one of his companies, Neuralink.
The Tesla and SpaceX CEO had the children quietly with Shivon Zilis, an executive at the neurotechnology company which he co-founded. Neuralink develops implantable brain-machine interfaces.
The twins bring Musk’s total number of children to nine,
According to Business Insider, this was revealed when the paper obtained court documents filed to make the children’s last name Musk, while they kept their mother’s surname, Zilis, as a middle name. The documents were reportedly filed in April of this year and granted in early May.
Zilis began working for both Tesla and Neuralink back in May 2017, and currently holds the position of Director of Operations and Special Projects at Neuralink. Before she began working for Musk’s companies, she worked for a Bloomberg venture capital fund, as well as IBM. She was featured on the Forbes 30 under 30 list for venture capital in 2015.
This is the second set of twins for Musk, who previously had a set of twins with his ex-wife, Justine Wilson, back in 2004. One of the twins, Vivian, formerly known as Xavier, was granted a court request to drop her famous last name and change her gender from male to female. Her name was legally changed from Xavier Musk to Vivian Jenna Wilson.
The court documents state that Xavier listed the reason for the name change as “Gender Identity and the fact that I no longer live with or wish to be related to my biological father in any way, shape, or form.”
Musk’s other children with Wilson are a son Nevada, who died as an infant in 2002, and triplet boys Kai, Saxon, and Damian, who were born in 2006.
He also has two other children with musician Claire Boucher, aka Grimes, a son born in May 2021 named X Æ A-Xii (pronounced X Ash A Twelve), and a daughter, named Exa Dark Siderael Musk born in December 2021 through a surrogate.
The Peoples Democratic Party’s governorship candidate in Lagos State, Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor has debunked the report-making round that he has picked Nigerian actress, Funke Akindele as his running mate.
Jandor cleared the air on Wednesday evening following the report that he had selected the actress as his Deputy ahead of the 2023 governorship election.
The PDP governorship candidate in an interview with Vanguard on the trending report said, “I haven’t chosen nor announced Funke Akindele as my running mate.
“However, that stage will come in due course when an official public announcement will be made.”
It was earlier reported that Akindele was considered the Deputy Governorship candidate of the PDP in Lagos State.
Gbenga Ogunleye, the media aide to the governorship candidate confirmed that Akindele was nominated alongside four others whom he listed as Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, Kolawole Vaughan, Adenike Shobajo and [Rasheed] Teslim-Balogun.
He said, “she was nominated alongside four other people, whose names are Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, Kolawole Vaughan, Adenike Shobajo and [Rasheed] Teslim-Balogun. Jandor has not named anyone as his running mate yet.”
The Lagos State governorship election is scheduled for March 11, 2023, with PDP hoping to win the state.
Wema Bank Launches Leadership School to Re-skill and Groom Leaders
Nigeria’s most innovative bank, Wema Bank Plc, has launched the Leadership Development School as an addition to its Purple Academy to help in the overall development and transformation of its workforce.
Speaking at the formal opening ceremony of the leadership school, the Managing Director/CEO of the bank, Mr. Ademola Adebise, said organisations have a huge task to optimise performance and deliver value in contemporary times, pointing out that leadership is key in driving organisational success.
Adebise said we need good leaders to blend the various skills of the employees for the advancement of an organisation and its business success.
Speaking about the increasing complexity of the financial services industry, Adebise said both local and external macroeconomic dynamics have changed business models, and we need strong leadership to direct the workforce and lead the people to deliver.
He assured the public that the bank would continue to leverage local and international partnerships to make the leadership school the home of excellence.
The Chief Human Resources Officer of the bank, Mrs Lolade Ogungbenro, described the leadership school as a rich, inclusive, and innovative portfolio with an unrivalled ability to equip the bank’s diverse workforce with skills for the future of work.
“We have designed business and executive education for impact, and the academy is exploring new experiences and diverse perspectives that translate to significant returns on investment for the business,” she said.
The bank’s Head of Learning and Development, Oluwaferanmi Owolabi, corroborated Mrs Ogungbenro, saying continuous learning is essential because of the changing nature of work.
“Purple Leadership School is at the pinnacle of our Corporate University that seeks to fuel our current leadership, build resilience, drive succession with a high-performance pipeline and groom the next generation of leaders to thrive and excel in business in an ever-changing world,” Oluwaferanmi said.
Inmates held at Kuje Correctional Centre in Abuja are threatening a deadly riot after officials claimed a large chunk of money kept for the prisoners had been carted away by Boko Haram insurgents who breached the facility on Tuesday night, two sources with information have informed Peoples Gazette.
The money had been kept with at least five prison officials, including those manning the commissary, for several months, officials said.
“One prison guard told 13 inmates this afternoon that all the money they kept with him had been stolen,” an official said. “He bluntly told them that the N26 million is no longer in his possession.”
The prison, about 43 kilometres southwest of downtown Abuja, was breached at about 10:00 p.m. by suspected Boko Haram insurgents. While some detainees refused to take advantage of the jailbreak, all prisoners affiliated with Boko Haram escaped, according to defence minister Bashir Magashi.
At least 84 Boko Haram assets were believed held at Kuje prior to the attack, which lasted about three hours without any consequential intervention from security forces. About 600 inmates escaped in total, although officials said some had voluntarily returned. Actual roll-call statistics remained unclear as of Wednesday evening, nearly 24 hours after the attack.
President Muhammadu Buhari visited the facility for a few minutes on his way to the airport on a foreign trip to Senegal Wednesday afternoon, inspecting the damage while assuring correctional managers of support.
As the president departed the scene, prisoners began shouting that they’d lost money during the raid, while some threatened violence should officials fail to return their cash.
“Yes, that is the problem we’re confronting now,” an official said when asked for corroboration Wednesday evening. “Some people lost money in naira while some lost in dollars.”
The official said the money belong to wealthy individuals inside the prison.
“It’s those big men that are more enraged because they kept millions with the warders,” the official said. “About N82 million was declared missing and four people are looking for $36,000.”
“We don’t know what the prison management will do about the matter because the money was not kept with the warders officially,” our source added. The officials spoke under anonymity because they did not receive permission to comment on internal prison disputes.
A corrections spokesman did not return a request seeking comments about the missing cash and threats of violence thereof.
The facility holds politicians including former Taraba Governor Jolly Nyame and federal lawmaker Farouk Lawan. Disgraced police chief Abba Kyari is also held at the centre, as well as former pensions directorate grunt Abdulrasheed Maina.
In a recent letter protesting his protracted incarceration before a federal judge, Mr Kyari said he was funding a lot of activities at Kuje prisons, including monthly cable TV subscriptions.
Nollywood actress and content creator, Funke Akindele has emerged as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) deputy governorship candidate in Lagos State.
The Jenifa Diary crooner was favoured after she was listed among five names released as the potential running mates of the party¡¯s governorship candidate, Abdulaziz Olajide Adediran popularly known as Jandor.
A short video clip that emerged online captured the moment some members of PDP were jubilating and congratulating Funke.
Sources close to the party¡¯s Governorship Candidate in the state, Dr Abdul Azeez Olajide Adediran, and the leadership of the party in the state, confirmed the development.
According to Daily Trust, the running mate would be unveiled at a soon to be held event.
Recall that five names were shortlisted for the position.
They included Ms Akindele; former governorship aspirant, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour; former Senatorial candidate for Lagos East, Yeye Shobajo, another governorship aspirant, David Kolawole Vaughan known as DAKOVA and Engr. Teslim Balogun.
The latest development is coming a few days after her husband, JJC Skillz announced the crash of their seven years old marriage.
Several reactions have trailed the announcement of spokesman to the popular hip hop star, Eedris Abdulkareem that his principal is currently battling kidney failure.
The singer’s situation was announced on his Instagram page by his spokesman, Hon. Myke Pam.
Pam noted in the message that Abdulkareem will have a surgical operation at the end of July and hence would need prayers and good wishes from Nigerians.
According to him, the singer has been undergoing dialysis since the ailment was discovered. Pam, however, said there is no cause for alarm as Abdulkareem is eager to get done with the surgery and return to the musical stage in due course.
He stressed that the activist is full of life and in high spirit despite the situation.
Following the announcement, some netizens took to social media platforms to offer some prayers for the veteran singer.
See some of the reactions below;
rediva.waistshaperz wrote; ‘‘Smoking and Alcohol was too much….I hope others learn”
ouchcleo wrote; ”Omoh. This life no balance. I wish him speedy recovery and successful transplant”
salma_redb wrote; ‘‘Smoke, avoid it”
thebennyboom wrote; ”Not again God”
ibitoye.ayomide wrote; ‘‘May the Lord help en heal our best single in nigeria in jesus christ name”
ceo_yemadexoil wrote; ”God over everything”
ha_yor_midey_ wrote; ”God we protect you in Jesus name”
lenny90210 wrote; ‘‘U don insult all them ur helpers finish. May God grand you recovery. Amen.”
All Boko Haram terrorists arrested and held in Kuje prison in Abuja escaped during the attack on the facility on Tuesday night.
Minister of Defence, Bashir Magashi confirmed the escape of the dreaded group members while interacting with newsmen on Wednesday morning after a visit to the facility, Naija News understands.
This news platform had reported earlier that terrorists attacked the prison facility with bombs last night and freed many inmates.
Confirming the attack which has generated a barrage of reactions on and off the media, Magashi said: “The attack started around 10:30 pm. They came in their numbers gained entrance into the prison and released some of the inmates and we are now following to see the kind of inmates that they have released.
“Very soon, we will give you the correct figure of the inmates that were taken. Aside from that, we are trying to see what we can do to ensure that all escapees are returned back.”
According to him, about six hundred out of 994 inmates in the prison facility escaped last night.
Magashi said some of the inmates have been recaptured and brought back to the prison, hoping that more will be captured and returned soon.
“I think everything is under control. The people who came to do these activities from the records we believe they belong to a particular group. Most likely, they are Boko Haram members because we have a sizable number of Boko Haram suspects in detention, and presently we cannot locate any of them.
“I think they are about 64 in the prison and none of them now is available they have all escaped,” Daily Trust quoted the minister as saying.
HR People Magazine clocks 10! Participate in the 7th Edition of the Awards
Mr Dapo Saheed
HR People Magazine will celebrate their 10th year anniversary in Lagos on the 11th of September 2022. The reputable magazine, launched 10 years ago by Mr. Dapo Saheed – the Publisher and Executive Director of HR People Magazine Awards – will be hosting leaders of the HR industry to an exclusive black-tie celebratory event.
HR People Magazine was launched at the Silverbird Cinema, Onikan, Lagos, in 2012, and has over the years created an outstanding brand for the HR industry, helping to reposition best practices and excellence in HR leadership in various organizations.
This milestone event will be celebrated with a number of HR Directors and CEOs of leading companies in Nigeria. According to Mr. Saheed, this is an opportunity to acknowledge and appreciate the strides achieved in the HR industry.
He also highlighted that nominations are now open for the 2022 HR People Magazine Awards. The 7th edition of the Awards is scheduled for the 15th of September 2022 at the Lagos Oriental Hotel. The 2022 Awards will be grand and memorable with 19 award categories available. Entries for the awards are free, visit www.hrpmagazineawards.com for more information.
Eva Premium Non-Alcoholic Wine Bert with ‘The Search For Miss Eva’
Eva wine, Nigeria’s No. 1 premium non-alcoholic wine, recently announced the launch of the new face of the brand in a project tagged “The Search for Miss Eva”. The contest is a 5-week Online competition that will see the premium drinks choose a new brand ambassador.
The premium non-alcoholic wine makers are deploying strategic online based activation which will engage young ladies across Nigeria in a reality-type talent competition with intense activities to test their eligibility for the coveted role.
Ladies between the ages of 25 to 35 across Nigeria who are interested are required to record a short video celebrating creatively with a bottle of Eva Wine and vibing to the campaign theme song #happymisseva.
Contestants with the best entries will be shortlisted based on the panel’s verdict and the social media engagement they generate. They will advance to the Eva Wine Nigeria portal: evawinenigeria.com for the next round which is the online contest. In this round, shortlisted candidates will be tested for their intelligence, charisma, etiquette, exposure, fitness, spontaneity and other qualities.
Social media users and Nigerians all over the world will also have the opportunity to engage and vote for their favourite contestants via all official handles of the brand; @evawinenigeria on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok.
According to the agency managing the Eva Wine Campaign, Etu Odi Communications, the ideal Miss Eva must be someone whose profile and personality resonate with the premium qualities of the Eva Wine brand which is known globally for its class, heritage, and beautifully unique packaging and sparkling taste.
“Nigerian women are among the most colourful and beautiful in the world and it is only natural that our Miss Eva comes from one of them. We expect that she is not only an exceptionally colourful personality but also one who is very intelligent, cultured and confident. Because Eva wine is an international brand, our Miss Eva must be a well-educated and exposed young lady who can hold conversations and public debates about a variety of themes.
“Eva wine is made from 100% natural ingredients and offers consumers the healthiest route to self-indulge. Therefore, our ideal brand ambassador, by her carriage and habits, must drip fitness and a healthy lifestyle,” said the Director, Olumide Campbell.
The Search for Miss Eva is a hybrid competition which will be held on social media and other online channels but will also be broadcast to other traditional media channels: TV and Radio.
Two celebrity influencers; BBNaija Star, Anita Natasha Akide, popularly known as Tacha and Nollywood star and AMVCA 2022 Best Actor, Deyemi Okanlawon, have been appointed alongside other influencers to lead the search for Nigeria’s next big brand.
When asked why Eva Wine Nigeria decided not to engage a top celebrity as its brand ambassador, the Country Manager for Eva Group, Mr. Temitope Akanji Sanni, said that one of the driving forces of the brand is the desire to support the Nigerian youth through the media and entertainment industry.
He explained further, “So, we are not just looking for a ready-made star, we rather want to make a regular, everyday lady a star. Let that average Nigerian woman who is smart, witty and beautiful be allowed to become a celebrity as well.
“Another way to look at this is that the role practically offers her a path to grow her career with a well-paid job representing our brand for 1 year, as well as the goodies and job benefits it affords her, like international travel opportunities, representing the brand in corporate functions, hosting parties and fun occasions, international exposure; mingling with the A-list celebrities in and outside the country etc.
“The opportunities are simply enormous and our ultimate fulfilment would be when on that stage at the Grand finale, a truly convivial lady with exceptional personalities and brains emerges as our Miss Eva.”
The winner, who will be unveiled at the Grand Finale stands a chance to win N6m which will bepresented during a live show to unveil the New Face of Eva Wine, that will be held on Sunday, 7th of August, 2022 at the Marriot Hotels Ikeja. It promises to be an evening of glitz, glamour and quality entertainment with the handsome and amiable host Deyemi Okanlawon.
See interesting #HappyMissEva entries on TikTok – https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMNA4A6N9/
