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Wife of late music legend Orlando Owoh, passes away
By Tosin Brown Muibat Owomoyela, one of the wives of the late legendary Kenery originator Orlando Owoh, has passed away. The family of the late singer announced her death late on Wednesday, July 25. Muibat Owomoyela died at her residence at 6 Karimu Oyelade, Papa Asafa, Iyana Ipaja, Lagos, on Wednesday, July 24. She was a journalist for a Nigerian…
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President Tinubu, First Lady celebrate Nana Shettima’s birthday
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the wife of Vice-President Kashim Shettima, Hajiya Nana Shettima on her birthday, joining family, friends, and well-wishers in celebrating the occasion. In a statement released on Wednesday by Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu lauded Hajiya Nana for her dedicated efforts in promoting government initiatives and her unwavering support for the administration. He expressed…
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DJ Cuppy announces passing of grandmother
By Tosin Brown Nana Otedola, wife of billionaire Femi Otedola, has lost her mother. The sad news was announced by DJ Cuppy, one of the daughters of the Otedola family. DJ Cuppy expressed her grief over the passing of her grandmother, whom she affectionately called Mama Kaduna. She wrote, “My mother’s mother has passed away. I find comfort knowing she’s…
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‘Amala Hut’ opens new outlet in Ibeju Lekki
A popular Lagos restaurant, ‘Amala Hut’, has opened its third outlet in the Ibeju Lekki area of the State. The restaurant which specializes in Amala and other local food delicacies, is located at Knightstone Building, Awoyaya Shopping Complex, Awoyaya, Ibeju Lekki, Ikota Shopping complex. Also, the restaurant has good parking space for customers, Chief Niyi Adams, a business tycoon and…
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Late Hubert Ogunde’s first son, George, is dead
By Tosin Brown George Ogunde, the first child and son of the late theatre icon Hubert Ogunde, has passed away. George’s sister, Dayo Ogunde, shared the sad news in a Facebook post on Thursday, July 18, 2024. Mourning the passing of her elder brother, Dayo Ogunde said, “It’s hard to say goodbye, Brother mi, our first child in the Ogunde…
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PHOTO NEWS: Sanwo-Olu hosts Soyinka to special 90th birthday dinner
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu hosted a special reception in honour of Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka’s 90th birthday at the Government House, Marina, Lagos. Gov Sanwo-Olu presenting a portrait to Prof. Soyinka The night was an evening of pomp, art, poetry and music as Kongi beamed with excitement and joy as different groups of artistes took turns to perform…
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First Lady Oluremi Tinubu pays condolence visit to Saraki family
By Kunle Sanni First Lady Oluremi Tinubu paid a condolence visit to the Saraki family on Tuesday ahead of the funeral of their mother, Mrs. Florence Morenike Saraki, in Lagos. In a statement by Busola Kukoyi, Senior Special Assistant on Media to the First Lady, Tinubu expressed her condolences to the Saraki children and conveyed the visit as a gesture…
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Soyinka reflects on turning 90, his legacy, at cultural exchange event
Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka, who celebrated his 90th birthday on Saturday, July 13, expressed surprise at reaching this milestone. Soyinka made this remark on Monday during the 2024 edition of the Wole Soyinka International Cultural Exchange Programme held at his ARI residence in Ijegba, Abeokuta, Ogun State. The celebration featured a range of events in his honor, culminating in…
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Kanayo O. Kanayo: I’ve never been typecast
By Tosin Brown Nollywood veteran actor Kanayo O. Kanayo has refuted claims that he has been typecast in ritual-themed films. In a recent interview, he said, “I’ve never been typecast. If those storylines were not selling, we wouldn’t be doing them. There are no bad roles and good roles. Every role complements another. I have been playing different roles. I’m…
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I have no house in London, America, or Abuja, says Dangote
By Tosin Brown Forbes-certified Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has explained why he doesn’t own properties in prime locations such as London, America, and Abuja. In a recent media parley, Dangote revealed that he has no house in London or America, stating that he sold his only house in London in 1996. He also disclosed that he stays in a…
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