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Nigerians React As Actress Sarah Martins Admits Many Statements To May Edochie Originated From Judy Austin
Nigerians React As Actress Sarah Martins Admits Many Statements To May Edochie Originated From Judy Austin....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Renowned Nigerian actress Sarah Martins has taken to Instagram to caution social media users against jumping to unwarranted conclusions based on her posts. In a heartfelt message, the talented actress urged the public, particularly her followers, not to misinterpret her posts on her page as indirect criticism aimed at Judy Austin.
Sarah clarified that, despite Judy Austin owing her, she has chosen to move beyond it. She also pointed out a previous instance where she had paid Judy Austin and Yul Edochie for a job, underscoring her role as their superior.
In her candid expression, Sarah disclosed that many of the things she had said about May Edochie were relayed to her by Judy Austin, and she expressed regret for unjustly targeting an innocent individual.
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She also hinted at Judy Austin’s alleged self-centeredness and disloyalty. Sarah wrote, “This is the first and final time I will address this matter. The fact that I am no longer friends with Judy doesn’t make her my enemy either. The objective is to succeed and keep succeeding. Let me live my life and express my feelings and thoughts through my posts. Please refrain from taking my words personally.”
“I was already established before I met Judy! Both she and her husband were once paid by me, making me their employer, and they still owe me to this day. I won’t deny that they also played a role in my fame, which is all the more reason I won’t engage in a feud with them, even though they do not warrant my loyalty.”
“Most of the statements I made against May were things Judy told me, and I am deeply sorry for letting my loyalty to friendship cloud my judgment to the point that I harmed an innocent person to please my friend. I pray for my enemies just as much as I pray for my friends.”
“That God may grant my enemies long lives to witness the blessings God has in store for me. Therefore, I kindly request that you cease from associating my name with hers or attaching her name to my posts. I am a proud loyalist, and my experience with Judy’s friendship will not deter me from remaining loyal to my future friends and partners.”
“I am fully aware that everything done within the confines of friendship should stay within that realm. I have provided assistance without charge far more than the money she owes me. However, my business dealings with her were strictly professional. I paid her 1 million for a job that she was supposed to complete but didn’t. It was a business transaction, and that’s why I demanded my money.”
“A self-centered individual doesn’t deserve loyal friends, and I believe that’s why I was the only friend who bore undeserved criticism for her.”
Sarah concluded, “My friendship with her had an impact on my business, my associations with other individuals, my life as a whole, and my only act of betrayal toward her was making peace with the general public and finding peace within myself. I have numerous stories to tell about them, but I will never do so because it goes against my nature. Many people offered me substantial sums to divulge information about Judy, but I declined all of them because loyalty is an integral part of my character, regardless of how I was treated. I did more for her than she did for me.”
“I don’t form friendships lightly because friends often exploit my authenticity. When I call you my friend, I go all out for you, and that’s exactly what I did for Judy. I have left the 1 million for her and moved on, and God continues to bless me abundantly. Please refrain from mentioning her in my posts. I just needed to address this.”
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has approved the immediate dissolution of state boards, commissions, and parastatals, alongside terminating the appointments of several political aides.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to an official statement released on Sunday by the Special Adviser on Media to the Governor, Yinka Oyebode, the termination affects all Special Assistants (SAs), Senior Special Assistants (SSAs), and Technical Assistants (TAs).
The statement clarified that the move is part of a gradual transition as the administration winds down its first term ahead of Governor Oyebanji’s second-term inauguration on October 16, 2026.
Key Exemptions
The governor outlined specific offices, governing bodies, and officials exempted from the directive:
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Statutory Commissions: Members and chairmen of the State Independent Electoral Commission (SIEC), Civil Service Commission, Judicial Service Commission, and House of Assembly Service Commission remain in office.
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Tertiary Institutions: The governing councils of all state-owned higher institutions are unaffected.
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Selected Agency Leadership: The chairmen of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Teaching Service Commission, and Local Government Service Commission retain their positions, though their board members have been relieved of duty.
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Senior Executive Aides: Directors-General and Technical Advisors to the Governor remain in their respective roles.
Governor Oyebanji commended the outgoing appointees for their dedication, hard work, and valuable contributions toward the progress of Ekiti State during his first tenure.
Former Governor of Cross River State and 2027 Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) presidential candidate, Donald Duke, has stated that petrol in Nigeria can sell between ₦200 and ₦300 per litre without government subsidies if fuel prices are pegged to local production costs rather than international market rates.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Speaking in an interview with Vanguard, Duke explained that true subsidy occurs when a product is bought at a high price and sold to consumers below cost. He argued that since crude oil is Nigeria’s collective resource, domestic fuel pricing should reflect what it costs to extract, refine, and distribute the oil locally.
Key Highlights of Donald Duke’s Strategy:
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Production Cost vs. Market Price: Duke noted that while crude oil sells internationally for $70 to $80 per barrel, Nigeria’s local production cost does not exceed $40 per barrel. Out of the ~1.7 million barrels produced daily, Nigeria requires only about 300,000 barrels for local consumption.
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Byproduct Amortization: A single barrel yields seven refined products. Duke proposed that five of those byproducts (such as aviation fuel and kerosene) be sold at commercial international rates, using those revenues to offset the refining costs of petrol and diesel.
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Domestic Pricing Formula: He advocated supplying petrol and diesel to Nigerians at actual production cost plus a modest 5% to 10% margin to cover distribution.
Under this model, Duke asserted, the federal government could completely eliminate subsidy payments while dramatically reducing pump prices for citizens.
Dr. Echuseh Audu, Executive Secretary of the Taraba State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), is facing renewed scrutiny following financial disclosures linking her and a related business, Katuka’s Kitchen, to transfers totaling ₦49.44 million.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The developments follow earlier, unproven social media allegations that SEMA diverted over 10,000 bags of rice and 1,000 cartons of groundnut oil intended for internally displaced persons (IDPs). Dr. Audu has strongly denied the diversion claims and voluntarily presented herself to security agencies—including the Police, DSS, NSCDC, and the Ministry of Justice—demanding a full investigation.
Key Financial Inflows & Controversial LPRES Transfer
Financial records obtained by SaharaReporters detail multiple transfers across accounts associated with Audu and Katuka’s Kitchen:
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World Bank Project Transfer: On October 28, 2025, the Taraba State Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (LPRES) Draw Down Account transferred ₦12,190,726.80 to Katuka’s Kitchen. The same amount was later returned to the LPRES account. Insiders questioned the propriety of a government project conducting business with a public official’s associated entity, though records do not specify if the transaction was a contract payment, reimbursement, or error.
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Inflows Breakdown (Totaling ₦49.44 Million):
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₦15M: Transferred from an account under Audu Echuseh Echuseh at UBA (May 10, 2024).
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₦7M: Transferred from Katuka’s Kitchen’s Fidelity Bank account (August 16, 2024).
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₦5.25M: Received from Sunday Stephen via Globus Bank (January 30, 2026).
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₦5M: Received from Callistus Obiejezie (February 25, 2026).
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₦5M: Transferred from a UBA account under Audu Echuseh (Date unspecified).
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₦44 Million Hospital Payments
The records also highlight three transactions totaling ₦44 million paid to GTBank accounts belonging to Nizamiye Hospital in Abuja (₦15M on Feb 20, 2026; ₦14M on Feb 26, 2026; and an undated ₦15M payment). Sources close to Audu clarified that these funds were utilized to cover medical expenses for a young girl who subsequently passed away.
Questions Over Business Ownership & Corporate Filings
While sources close to the SEMA Chief claim she formally resigned her role with Katuka’s Kitchen at the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), reports indicate her Bank Verification Number (BVN) remains tied to the business’s active accounts across Access Bank, Globus Bank, and Fidelity Bank.
SEMA Maintains Stance on Integrity
TSEMA reiterated its commitment to transparency, noting that over 50,000 emergency victims have benefited from state relief distribution. Dr. Audu had not responded to requests for comment at the time of publication.
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