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Oba Adetona: Blessed by God, honoured by men, by Seun Oloketuyi

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Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the Awujale of Ijebuland in Ogun State, is the kind of king monarchs aspire to be. And after 64 years on the throne, that prestige has not waned. Installed as king on April 2, 1960, just a few months shy of Nigeria’s Independence, Awujale’s reign is currently older than the Federal Republic of Nigeria. As it stands, he is the longest-reigning first-class monarch in Nigeria.   These are not mere statistics. They are hard facts that prove Adetona is a king blessed by God and honoured…

Makinde announces passage of Olubadan

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Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, announced the passage of the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Dr. Mohood Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II. The governor made this announcement in a statement on Thursday night, stated that Olubadan Balogun, joined his ancestors late Thursday evening at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan. Governor Makinde described Oba Dr. Balogun as an epitome of royal excellence and a great achiever, who made great marks on Ibadanland in just a little over two years of his reign. He expressed his…

BREAKING: Yoruba comic actor, Sisi Quadri passes on

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Popular Nollywood actor, Quadri Oyebamiji, otherwise known as Sisi Quadri has died barely a year after his mother’s death.   Sisi Quadri’s demise was confirmed by his colleague, Adekunle Abolade, popularly known as Dodo Ede, on his Facebook page, on Friday, March 1, 2024.   Abolade wrote; “Rest in Peace Sisi Quadri. I watched Anikulapo Series early this morning and saw him died in the film, so he will die in real life today 😭 May Allah grant him Aljanat Fridauz 🙏.” Quadri is known for his abusive words in…

Hardship: K1 De Ultimate cancels 67th birthday celebration .. seeks help for less privileged

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Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, says he has cancelled the yearly birthday carnival for his 67th birthday on March 3.   K1, however, urged his family and friends to rather use the occasion to reach out to the less privileged in the society.   K1, in a statement on Thursday, said the decision was informed by the current economic situation in the country.   The statement reads: “To the glory of God Almighty, I shall be turning 67 years on this planet earth on…

Nigerian foremost dramatist,Jimi Solanke dies at 82

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A foremost Nigerian dramatist and folk singer, Jimi Solanke is dead.   The cultural icon passed on in the early hours of today, Monday, February 5, 2023, after a brief illness.   He died en route to the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital, Sagamu, Ogun State.   Born on July 4, 1942, in Ipara Remo, Jimi Solanke’s artistic journey began as a pioneer member of the Orisun Theatre Group, founded by the renowned Wole Soyinka, in 1961.   His contributions to the global entertainment industry spanned seven decades, leaving an…

JUST IN: Gov Seyi Makinde suspends Onido of Ido

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Oyo state Governor ,Engr.Seyi Makinde has suspended Oba Gbolagade Babalola (Gbadewolu I) the Onido of Ido in Ido local government area of the state.   The suspension was announced on Friday, in a letter dated February 2, 2024 and signed by the state Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Olusegun Olayiwola.   Olayiwola disclosed that Makinde approved the suspension on February 1, 2024.   However, the reasons and the duration of the suspension were not stated.   According to the statement, the monarch was directed to hand over all…

‘I am alive’ – Legendary Fuji Musician, Kollington Ayinla refutes Death Rumour

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Renowned fuji musician, Kolawole Rasaq Ilori, popularly known as Kollington Ayinla, has dispelled rumours of his demise that have been circulating on social media. The 75-year-old musician made a public statement on Tuesday from the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) in Ikeja, Lagos, to address concerns about his health. Speculations about Ayinla’s critical health condition and his battle with undisclosed ailments had been rampant on social media earlier on Tuesday. However, in a video shared by LagosGist (@LagosGist), the fuji legend can be seen and heard speaking about his…

Nigerian singer, Zuwa shot dead in US

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American-based Nigerian singer Osazuwa Agbonayinma aka Zuwa has been shot dead in the United States of America.   According to Channels Television, Zuwa, one of the members of the singing duo, Roze, was shot dead on Sunday.   The singer’s father and former Nigerian lawmaker Ehiozuwa Agbonayinma confirmed the unfortunate news to Channels TV Entertainment News.   Ehiozuwa said his son who also had a master’s degree in Architecture was killed by a shot in the back of the head.     The late singer formed the duo Roze with…

As Eje Ankpa Confers Chieftaincy Title on Abdullahi Haruna, 42 Others

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By Nathan Emmanuel     In commemoration of the two-year anniversary on the throne and the grand coronation, which included the presentation of the staff of office on October 7, 2023, His Royal Highness, Alh. (Dr.) Abubakar Sadiq Ahmed Yakubu II, the Ejeh Ankpa and Chairman of Ankpa Traditional Council, has officially announced the conferment of chieftaincy titles upon some distinguished sons and daughters of Igalaland. According to a press release signed by the Chief Press Secretary to Eje Ankpa, Rilwan Hamza, these chieftaincy titles serve as a testament to…

I5 million people to watch Calabar Carnival live – Commissioner

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Over 15 million people across the globe will watch the main event of this year’s Calabar carnival that will be streamed live on DSTV on Thursday. This was disclosed to the News Agency of Nigeria by the Commissioner for Information in Cross River, Erasmus Ekpang. He further said that hundreds of visitors are already in the state for the main event, tagged: “Carnival Calabar.” The commissioner who described the 20th edition of the carnival as a huge success, said the state is already overcrowded as at Tuesday when the cultural…