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PHOTO NEWS: Sanwo-Olu, Abiodun, others, attend Pastor Bakare’s 70th birthday service
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, along with Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, and former Ogun State Governors Aremo Olusegun Osoba and Senator Ibikunle Amosun, attended a church service on Monday in Lagos celebrating the 70th birthday of Pastor Tunde Bakare, founder of Latter Rain Christian Assembly. Also present were former Ekiti State Governor Dr. Kayode Fayemi, former Kaduna State Governor…
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Tinubu celebrates journalist, former NDDC boss, Onyema Ugochukwu at 80
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has extended warm congratulations to Onyema Ugochukwu, esteemed journalist and former Chairman of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), as he marks his 80th birthday on November 9, 2024. In a statement issued on Friday, President Tinubu lauded Ugochukwu’s impactful life and career, highlighting his contributions during pivotal moments in Nigeria’s history, which continue…
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Lagos Speaker Obasa celebrates 52nd birthday with school children
…awards N5 million to student victim of police incident The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, celebrated his upcoming 52nd birthday on Friday with students from various schools across the state, emphasizing the importance of education and warning against social vices. Held at Oyewole Primary School in Agege, the event featured Dr. Obasa presenting…
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Basketmouth, AY Makun address 17-year feud on podcast
By Tosin Brown After a 17-year rift, Nigerian comedians Basketmouth and AY Makun have finally appeared together on AY’s podcast, Glass House with AY, to discuss the origins of their feud, its impact on younger comedians, and the comedy industry as a whole. In this latest episode, AY and Basketmouth reflected on the longstanding dispute that began in 2006 over…
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‘ I am not gay,’ says Desmond Elliot
By Tosin Brown Nigerian actor, director, and Lagos Assembly member Desmond Elliot has addressed recent allegations questioning his sexuality. In a recent interview on TVC, Elliot dismissed the rumors, describing them as baseless and unworthy of a response. “Why would I respond to an allegation that neither increases nor decreases my life?” he asked. A controversial blogger had previously listed…
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Mo Abudu, Musawa, to attend NFVCB’s 4th PAO Nigeria Digital Content Conference
By Tosin Brown Media mogul and entrepreneur Dr. Mo Abudu, alongside the Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy, Barr. Hannatu Musawa, are set to attend the National Film and Video Censors Board’s (NFVCB) 4th Peace Anyiam Osigwe Nigeria Digital Content Regulation Conference. Dr. Abudu will deliver the keynote address at the conference, scheduled for November 14–15 in…
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Snoop Dogg lists Slick Rick, Ice Cube, among his all-time best rappers
By Tosin Brown American hip-hop icon Snoop Dogg recently named his top three rappers of all time during an interview with Jimmy Kimmel. When asked to list his greatest rap artists, Snoop cited Slick Rick, Ice Cube, and himself. “Slick Rick, Ice Cube, and Snoop Dogg,” he replied confidently. Snoop’s selection has sparked widespread reactions on social media, with fans…
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Portable claims he has more hit songs than Burna Boy
By Tosin Brown Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has claimed that he has more hit songs than Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy. In a video circulating on social media, Portable asserted that his success as a hitmaker surpasses that of Burna Boy, emphasizing that he was not merely bragging. “I have more hit songs than Burna Boy.…
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Nigerian creative industry records historic growth, hits over N5bn at Box Office
Nigeria’s creative industry has reached an unprecedented milestone, with box office revenue surpassing N5 billion as of September 2024. This achievement was highlighted by renowned actor Dr. Patric Doyle during the 7th Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit (NDIS) in Abuja, where he moderated a panel discussion on investment opportunities in Nigeria’s creative sector. Doyle emphasized the remarkable growth in the industry,…
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Thunderbolt star Wale Macaulay passes away
By Tosin Brown Nigerian actor and film producer Wale Macaulay has passed away. Western Post learned of his death through a prominent stakeholder in the Nigerian film industry. The news was confirmed by Seun Oloketuyi, founder of the Best of Nollywood Awards. Born Adewole Adisa Macaulay, Wale Macaulay was a seasoned actor, director, producer, and a veteran of Nollywood. He…
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