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Oluwo of Iwoland endorses 6-year-old Iwo-born comedian, Rihannat
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has endorsed 6-year-old comedian and content creator Abdulrafiu Rihannat Anjola, the founder of Rihannat Comedies. Oba Akanbi gave his endorsement when the Abuja-based young talent, who hails from the Motoro Compound in Iwo, Osun State, visited the monarch at his palace. In a statement released by his press…
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Tinubu greets former Military President IBB at 83
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s former Head of State, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, on his 83rd birthday today, August 17. General Babangida, fondly called IBB, served as Nigeria’s Military President from 1985 to 1993. This was contained in a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President (Media and Publicity). President Tinubu saluted the former Head…
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Speaker Obasa hails Senator Adefuye on his 80th birthday
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has lauded Senator Anthony Adefuye, a member of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), describing him as a “national treasure” as he celebrates his 80th birthday. In a congratulatory message conveyed through his Chief Press Secretary, Eromosele Ebhomele, Speaker Obasa extolled Senator Adefuye’s wisdom, humility, and unwavering commitment…
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Nigerian gospel singer Aduke Gold passes away
By Tosin Brown One of Nigeria’s rising gospel singers, Aduke Ajayi, popularly known as Aduke Gold, has been reported dead. The news of her passing was announced on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, by her colleague, Esther Igbeleke, who shared a moving tribute on Instagram. Igbeleke posted a picture of Aduke Gold with the caption, “A general has fallen. RIP.” Aduke…
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Tinubu celebrates ex-NBA President Alegeh at 60
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Augustine Alegeh, on his 60th birthday, according to a statement from the Presidency. In a statement issued on Saturday by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Tinubu praised the distinguished lawyer and chartered arbitrator for his lifelong commitment to upholding justice and…
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President Tinubu congratulates Senator Yayi on his birthday
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has extended warm congratulations to Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, on his birthday today, August 10. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale. The President commended Senator Adeola, who is the incumbent Chairman of the Senate Committee on…
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Women Affairs Minister condoles grieving actor, Francis Duru
By Tosin Brown The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has expressed her heartfelt condolences to veteran actor Francis Duru and his family following the tragic loss of their 15-year-old son, Ifeanyi. The minister visited the Duru family hours after the actor announced the devastating news of his son’s passing due to an illness. After the visit,…
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Francis Duru loses son, four months before 16th birthday
By Tosin Brown The Nigerian film industry is mourning the tragic loss of Ifeanyi Duru, the son of popular Nollywood actor Francis Duru. The heartbreaking news has left Duru in shock and grief as he comes to terms with this unimaginable tragedy. Duru shared the devastating news in an Instagram post on Thursday morning, August 8. He wrote, “My champ!!…
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Onyeka Onwenu to be buried in August
By Tosin Brown The late singer, songwriter, actress, and activist Onyeka Onwenu will be laid to rest in August 2024. This was revealed by her two sons, who announced that Onwenu, an entertainment legend, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, after performing at a birthday party. While the exact date and other details are yet to be announced, Onwenu’s sons…
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Film star Obadare-Akpata passes away
By Tosin Brown Nigerian actor, film director, and production designer Olusegun Obadare-Akpata has passed away. The news of Obadare-Akpata’s death was announced by his family in a statement signed by Adesuwa Isénérè. The family noted that Obadare-Akpata breathed his last on Thursday, August 1, at the age of 67. “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of…
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