The 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun has joined his ancestors. Reports say, the late Olubadan died at the University College Hospital (UCH) Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Balogun came from Ali-Iwo compound in the present Ibadan North East local government area. He became the Olubadan on March 11, 2022. Born on October, 1942, the monarch passed on shortly after he was moved to the health facility. He was an academic and politician before he ascended the throne after the death of his predecessor, Late Oba Saliu Adetunji who…
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Lagos Lagoon Water Carnival receives boost from ATBOWATON
The Lagos Lagoon Water Carnival event, billed for April 2024 has received a boost from the managing director of Tarzan Marine Engineering Services, Dr. Ganiyu Balogun who is also the National President of the Association of Tourist Boat Operators and Water Transporters of Nigeria (ATBOWATON). In a chat with Mr. Olumuyiwa Adesanya, the initiator and founder of Lagos Lagoon Water Carnival, he said, “our aim is to boost the socio-economic trade activities of the state in an exciting manner, and we have had the privilege of reaching out to the…
Read MoreMonarch suspended for decorating Fuji musician with new naira notes
Oba Kolawole Sowemimo, the Olu of Owode in the Obafemi/Owode Local Government of Ogun State, has been slammed with a two-month suspension for decorating a popular Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1 with new naira notes. The traditional ruler confirmed the development on Saturday, adding that the suspension was announced during the traditional rulers’ meeting on Friday. He was suspended for two months without salaries by the Egba Traditional Council over alleged abuse of naira notes. “They said the suspension was due to the way I…
Read MoreThreat calls, attacks delay Durojaiye Bolaji’s return from UK
A grassroots mobilizer and politician in Ifako Ijaye Local Government Area of Lagos State, Durojaiye Nurudeen Bolaji has abandoned his residence over attacks by hoodlums. Durojaiye, a card carrying member of the All Peoples’ Congress (APC) and a staunch supporter of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu since the days of Alliance for Democracy (AD), vigorously campaigned for the Sen. Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2023 general election. He printed posters, banners, souvenirs and financially supported Tinubu’s campaign in his community, with the promise that most of the youths would benefit once…
Read MoreAisha Achimugu’s tax returns demanded after lavish birthday
Abuja-based socialite, Aisha Achimugu, has been asked to provide details of her annual tax returns by the FCT-Internal Revenue Service. In a now-deleted post on its official X (formerly Twitter) platform, the FCT-IRS had reached out to the socialite to avail the agency of her tax returns. It said, “The FCT-Internal Revenue Service extends our warmest birthday wishes to you! “May this special day be filled with joy and blessing. Remember to fulfill your tax obligations by filing your annual tax returns.’’ The move by the tax agency came on…
Read MoreGlobus Bank staff commits suicide inside office toilet
On January 8, 2024 at about 1pm, a 32 year-old lady identified as Amarachi Ugochukwu who worked as a marketing staff of Globus bank, Ikorodu, Lagos, was found dead in the staff toilet. According to report, she had left her phone on her table and the phone kept ringing which made her colleagues to start looking for her, after which the office toilet door was noticed to have been locked behind. After several taps on the door without response, it was forcefully opened and her motionless body with an empty…
Read MoreGenesis Global’s annual programme tagged ‘Harvest of Strange Favour’ billed for December 15
Prophet Israel Oladele Ogundipe,the Shepherd in charge of Celestial Church Of Christ, Genesis Global has announced the commencement of the power-packed annual harvest of the church. The program tagged ‘Harvest Of Strange Favour’ is set to begin on Friday; the 15th of December, 2023 with a power encounter vigil/Hallel Night of praise as usual. According to the media aide to the Prophet, Oluwaseun Fabiyi emphasized that, all is now set for the life-transforming encounter,as this year’s program is uniquely significant, due to the fact that the country is experiencing economic…
Read MoreCelestial Church removes Pasuma and Portable from praise night
The Celestial Church of Christ, International Headquarters in Ketu, Lagos State has taken swift action to remove Fuji singers Pasuma and Portable from an upcoming praise night event at one of its branches after various criticism by the public, about the choice of entertainers for the upcoming celestial praise night. The controversy erupted when a promotional flyer featuring Pasuma and Portable circulated widely on social media, sparking criticism from users. Shepherd-in-charge, Olatosho Oshoffa, addressed the concerns on social media, confirming the removal of the contentious artists from the scheduled celebration.…
Read MoreGospel singer collapses during church concert, dies
An Osogbo, Osun State based gospel singer, Tola King, has died after falling ill during church concert. Confirming his incident, the Governor of Celestial Performing Artistes Association of Nigeria, in Osun State, Temitope Awosika, said the singer was performing alongside his other colleagues at a concert organised by a Celestial Church located in the Obalende area of Osogbo in the early hours of Saturday, when he suddenly took ill. Awosika said Tola King was promptly attended to inside the church before he was rushed to an undisclosed hospital in Osogbo,…
Read MoreHilda Baci officially dethroned as longest cooking marathon record-holder
Tuhe Guinness World Records (GWR) in a statement on its official website on Tuesday has announced a new World Record holder for the longest cooking marathon. Alan Fisher (Ireland), has officially dethroned Nigerian chef Hilda Effiong Bassey, better known as Hilda Baci, from her position as the Guinness world record holder for the longest cooking marathon. “Alan Fisher, an owner and chef of a restaurant in Japan, has broken two cooking-related Guinness World Records titles,” the statement read. “First up, he’s claimed the longest cooking marathon (individual) after clocking in…
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