In a touching tribute, President Bola Tinubu has lauded his wife, Oluremi, as an unshakable pillar in his journey towards success. Reflecting on their 36 years together, he expressed heartfelt appreciation for the remarkable roles she has played in his life. “My trusted partner in every venture, and the one special person who has consistently Read More…
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Pele dies at 82
The renowned Brazilian soccer player Pele, who rose from barefoot squalor to become one of the finest and most well-known athletes in contemporary history, passed away on Thursday at the age of 82. Pele passed away at 3:27 PM, according to Sao Paulo’s Albert Einstein Hospital, where he was receiving medical attention “due to multiple Read More…
Brazil’s Pele returns to hospital for tumour treatment checkup
Brazilian soccer great Pele has returned to the hospital for a routine checkup, his business’s manager told Reuters on Thursday, as he undergoes treatment after having a colon tumour removed last year. Sports TV network ESPN reported earlier in the day that Pele, 81, was back at Sao Paulo’s Albert Einstein hospital for new chemotherapy Read More…
Lilian Bach’s shop also looted, vandalised, creativity group calls for assistance
In picture above: Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, having a close look at a damaged store at Adeniran Ogunsanya Mall in Surulere during his inspection visit, on Tuesday, October 27, 2020. The Creative Industry Group (CIG) has appealed to the three tiers of government to assist people whose property were looted or destroyed by Read More…
#EndSARS: Youths, time to join politics, Filmmaker, Kunle Afolayan urges
Disappointed with Buhari’s address Filmmaker, Kunle Afolayan, in reaction to Thursday’s nationwide address by the Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, has called on the youths to build on the gains of the #EndSARs protest by going into active politics. In a video he posted on social media, he said joining politics was the sure way forward. Read More…
Sanwo-Olu pardons Funke Akindele, husband, frees 56 convicts
Lagos State Governor, Jide Sanwo-Olu has approved the release of 56 inmates and granted State pardon to Mrs. Funke Akindele-Bello and her husband, Mr. Abdulrasheed Bello, who are both non-custodial convicts for offences related to the disobedience of COVID-19 lockdown regulations. A statement signed by the State Attorney-General, Mr. Moyosore Onigbanjo, SAN, said Mr. Sanwo-Olu Read More…
Harvey Weinstein charged with six more counts of sexual assault
Disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein has been charged with six more counts of forcible sexual assault in Los Angeles, the Los Angeles District Attorney said on Friday. The charges involve two victims and stem from incidents that occurred more than a decade ago, District Attorney Jackie Lacey said in a statement. Weinstein, who was convicted Read More…
Jekwu Ozoemene: My take on Mr. and Mrs. Smith’s Red Table chat
By Dr. Jekwu Ozoemene I just saw the trending Mr. and Mrs. Smith Red Table Talk Video that has majority of Nigerians branding Jada as an evil manipulative witch-bitch and Will as a cuckold husband. They say that the couple’s marriage is toxic. I would have to choose my words carefully before some brand me Read More…
“Majek Fashek, an epitome of love”
Legendary Fuji Musician, Adewale Ayuba, on Tuesday paid tribute to the late reggae musical icon, Majekodunmi Fasheke, popularly known as Majek Fashek who died June 1, aged 57years. Ayuba described Fashek as an epitome of love during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, while reacting to the Rainmaker’s death.He said Read More…
Creative industry mourns Majek Fashek
The Creative Industry Group (CIG) on Tuesday joined the rest of the world to mourn the death of the raggae music icon, Majekodunmi Fasheke, popularly called Majek Fashek, describing him as a true legend. Amb. Felix Duke, CIG President, paid the tribute in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Read More…