Hip-hop artiste, Ayoleyi Hanniel Solomon, AKA Reekado Banks, has lost his mother. Reekado made this known on his Instagram page, calling on Nigerians to put his family in their prayers. She is survived by her husband, children, and siblings. ”It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our wife, mother, grandmother, sister, confidant, and friend. ”Dorcas Olubunmi Solomon is survived by her husband, sisters, children, and grandchildren. “We implore the general public to keep us in prayers at this difficult time. The Solomon Family.” the statement read.
Author: Victor Fola
Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) season 5 reality star and actress Erica Nlewedim has surprised fans with her revelation of dropping a song at the end of September. The new song has proven she is a bundle of talents with an entry into the Nigerian music industry. Erica is set to join the likes of former housemates Vee and Laycon, who have songs to their names, as she drops her debut song dubbed Soft Life on Friday, September 30. In the caption of her post on Instagram, the reality star explained how the song came into reality while adding that it…
The Federal Government has declared Monday, October 3, 2022 as a public holiday to mark the nation’s 62nd Independence anniversary celebration. The Federal Government through the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola congratulated all Nigerians on this year’s celebration. Aregbesola in a statement signed by the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Shuaib Belgore, assured of government’s commitment to tackling all the challenges facing the nation and bringing smiles to the faces of all the people, reiterating the eminent position of Nigeria in the comity of nations and the greatness ahead of the country. He said “The world is going through dire economic and…
A Federal High Court sitting in Damaturu, Yobe State Capital has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to accept and publish the name of Bashir Sheriff Machina as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress for Yobe North senatorial district in 2023. The declaration was made by the presiding judge, Justice Fadima Aminu on Wednesday. In her verdict on Wednesday, the judge affirmed Machina as the duly and validly elected candidate for APC, thereby upholding the May 28 primary election of the party that produced him. The judge described the primary election where Senate President Ahmad Lawan emerged as…
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has ordered Labour Party’s #ObiDatti23 Forward Ever Rally not to hold at the Lekki Toll-Gate. The Rally was scheduled to be held on October 1, 2022 at the Lekki Toll-Gate but suffered a set back after the Court order on Wednesday. Presiding Judge, Justice Daniel Osiagor, ruled that supporters of the Labour Party can pass through the Toll-Gate for its rally but must not converge on the facility. Justice Osiagor directed the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, and the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alabi, to ensure compliance with the order. The…
The Desert Foxes of Algeria defeated the Super Eagles 2-1 in a friendly game on Tuesday in Oran. Nigeria were without key players including Napoli forward Victor Osimhen; defender William Troost-Ekong among others for the clash in the North African nation. Terem Moffi opened scoring in the 9th minute tapping home from close range to give the Super Eagles the lead Algeria would, however, claw their way back into the match as Man City ace Riyhad Mahrez converted from the spot to draw level. Then in the 61st minute, Youcef Atal with a sublime strike from 30 yards gave Algeria…
Chief spokesperson of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign council, Festus Keyamo has warned Peter Obi not to get his hopes high on account of the endorsement he received from a Yoruba Socio-cultural group, Afenifere. According to Keyamo, the group is infamous for its history of supporting candidates who go ahead and lose at polls. Keyamo sent out the cold reminder on Tuesday, a day after Ayo Adebanjo, leader of Afenifere, a Yoruba socio-cultural group, explained why his organisation is supporting Obi. Keyamo, in a tweet, said the presidential candidates Afenifere backed in 2015 and 2019 failed at the…
Evicted Big Brother Naija season 7 housemate, Hermes has said that his love interest, Allyson must be friends with his other two girlfriends if the their relationship must continue. Hermes, had, revealed on the first day of the show that he was in an intimate relationship with two different women who are aware of each other. However, in the course of participating in the reality show, he found another lover, despite insisting he was not interested in finding love. Speaking to Ebuka on Monday, Hermes said Allysyn is still in the picture and he was willing to have her as…
The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday declined passing a bill seeking the rotation of the presidency across the six geopolitical zones of the country. The bill which was sponsored by Senator Patrick Abba Moro representing Benue South Senatorial district was listed for second reading but was opposed after he read the general principles. The bill titled: “A bill for an Act to provide for the rotation of power and for other related matters therein 2022”, said there was a need for a law to legalise the rotation of power across the various geographical divides in the country. The lawmaker emphasised equity,…
Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced that the metropolitan trains for the Red Line project have arrived the state. Sanwo-Olu made this announcement on Tuesday in a series of tweets via his official Twitter handle. The tweet reads, “On 15th April, 2021, when I performed the groundbreaking ceremony of our Red Line Metro Project, I announced that we would hit major milestones quickly. “I am excited to announce that the twin Talgo Intra city ten coach Metropolitan trains for the project have arrived in Lagos!,” he said. The state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, in a…