Category: Society

Popular gospel singer, Sammie Okposo is dead

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Popular gospel artist and music producer, Sammie Okposo is dead. He was said to have died on Friday morning. He was aged 51. Although, unverified sources stated on social media that the singer slumped before he was pronounced dead, but no official statement has been issued by his family. The “Wellu Wellu” crooner was the CEO of Zamar Entertainment. He was one of the leading soundtrack producers in Nollywood, a career he started in 1992. The Niger Delta-born music star who released his first album Unconditional Love(with the hit song…

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Thrills, fun and excitement at GTCO Fashion Weekend

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The 2-day GTCO Fashion Weekend event was indeed colourful with unique designs lavishly displayed on the runway by models, exciting fashion exhibition and sales etc. The Masterclass also has professionals in the fashion world discuss topics of interest. Participants like Alice Temperly talks about Honest and entertaining insights on the world of fashion. Ade Hassan spoke about ’Carving Out your space in an established industry ‘ While Masterclass by Felicia Leatherwood explains more on ‘Nurturing Your Crown: Elevating Your Styles in-between Wigs and Weaves’ Others discussants include Melie Tiacoh, Yolanda…

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FUJI: A Opera returns with ‘Fuji Vibrations’: Bigger, Better, and Louder

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FUJI: A Opera, the premier multi-dimensional entertainment platform, is back, bigger and better than ever with FUJI Vibrations. On December 8th, FUJI Vibrations will provide a one-of-a-kind live music experience showcasing exceptional talent from the FUJI world for one night only. 10 acts will perform on 1 single stage at Muri Okunola Park, one of Lagos’ most iconic music venues. The live music concert will feature a fantastic line-up of Fuji artistes, including Alhaji Sefiu Alao, KS1 Malaika, Taye Currency, King Saheed Osupa, and the Mayegun of Egbaland, K1 De…

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Singer Davido reportedly loses son after third birthday

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Music star, David Adeleke popularly known as Davido and his partner, Chioma Rowland have lost their three-year-old son, Ifeanyi. According to reports widely published online, Ifeanyi who turned 3 on October 20, drowned in a swimming pool at the singer’s residence in Banana Island area of Lagos State. Ifeanyi was reported to have been underwater for a very long time before being spotted and rushed to a hospital in the Lekki area of the state. He was however, confirmed dead on arrival. The horrific incident happened on Monday night. Though…

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NTDC DG, Folorunsho Coker Launches “Tourism Hackathon” For Unique, Innovative Solutions In Nigerian Tourism Industry

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The Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC) has launched a new product to reinvent the nation’s tourism industry. Announcing the new innovation, while addressing journalists on Tuesday October 25, the Director General of NTDC, Chief Folorunsho Coker stated that the product is being launched to utilise the potentials of tourism for economic growth. “Across the world, tourism has evolved to become one of the fastest growing industries. “This growth has been driven by the deployment of advanced technology in travel and an increased holiday culture. Indeed, the opportunities embedded in tourism…

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PSP truck plunges into Lagos lagoon…driver, motor boy escape

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A waste compactor truck opersting under the Lagos controlled Private Sector Participant (PSP), plunged into the Lagos lagoon at about 7:40am on Monday. Fortunately, the truck driver and his motor-boy narrowly escaped death through the efforts of a rescue team. It was gathered that the truck’s tyre bursted on motion, and as a result veered off the bridge and subsequently plunged into the lagoon. Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, Dr. Femi Oke-Osanyitolu, who confirmed the incident, said the two rescued persons were taken to hospital for treatment.…

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Fashion is Coming! Experience Africa’s Finest Fashion at the 2022 GTCO Fashion Weekend

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Fashion and style enthusiasts around the world can once again look forward to experiencing unparalleled fashion moments at the 2022 Guaranty Trust (GTCO) Fashion Weekend scheduled to hold on November 12th and 13th, 2022, at the GTCentre, Plot 1, Water Corporation Drive, Oniru, Lagos. Guaranty Trust Fashion Weekend is a free business platform that combines elements of global fashion trends, the delicate nuances of African streetwear styles, and human creative enterprise to create one of the most delightful experiences in fashion retail. Over the years, the event has brought together…

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Social media celebrity arrested for kidnapping *Linked to ex-Bayelsa governorship candidate

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John Lyon alias IK- Kpai-kpaia, a suspected kidnapper has been arrested by men of the Nigerian Police Force in Abuja. The suspected kidnapper was a former staff of Sterling Bank, who allegedly used the name Lyon Interior Hub as a cover-up for his many kidnapping activities. He claims to be a graduate of the University of Calabar, and there were reports that he was born on22nd of December, 1986. Known for his flamboyant lifestyles on social media where he flaunts cash and frolick with ladies, he was involved in the…

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Nigeria is in it’s darkest hour -Catholic Bishop

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President of the body, Most Rev Lucius Ugorji, stated this, weekend, at the opening session of the 2022 Second Plenary of the CBCN at the Sacred Heart Pastoral Centre, Orlu, Imo State. He lamented that Nigerians had been subjected to high level insecurity, high rate of unemployment and soaring prices of good and services, now priced beyond the reach of a larger portion of the population. Ugorji said: “The level of insecurity in the country is very worrisome. We are passing through what might be deemed as the darkest chapter…

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60million Nigerians suffer from mental illnesses – Prof Obindo

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Professor Taiwo Obindo, President of the Association of Psychiatrists in Nigeria, has said… “Mental healthcare is in a sorry state given that we have more than 60 million Nigerians suffering from various mental illnesses and the fact that only about 10 per cent of them were able to access appropriate care. “We are left with more than 90 per cent who are unable to access care and this group is called the treatment gap for mental illnesses,’’ Obindo said. He said the gap was as a result of various factors…

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