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‘A true champion of democracy’, Tinubu pays tribute to MKO Abiola 25 years after demise
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu paid a special tribute to the winner of the June 12, 1993 Presidential Election, late Chief MKO Abiola, GCFR, on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of his death on July 7Tinubu said Nigeria still honours the sacrifice and example of a true hero, which Abiola was, 25 years after his sad demise.
Sanwo-Olu leads 10th-Year Remembrance Prayer for ÌYÁL’Ọ́JÀ, Abibatu Mogaji
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, will join Lagosians and Nigerians on Thursday a special prayer in remembrance of the late Iyaloja-General of the Association of Nigerian Market Women and Men, Alhaja (Dr.) Abibatu Ashabi Mogaji.
African Fashion Week: Ooni champions synergy between Brazil & Africa
Ooni Babatunde Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi,CFR, Ojaja II has called on the Afro-Brazilians to synergise adequately with Africa for the enhancement of the Back-To-Root movement.
Fela was a bad father to us – Yeni Kuti
Yeni Kuti, one of the daughters of Fela Anikulapo Kuti has said her father was a bad father to them while they were growing up.
Tina Turner, Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll bows out at 83
Tina Turner the legendary Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll, has died. Turner, who was famous for hits such as “We Don’t need Another Hero” and “What’s Love Got To Do With It, died on Wednesday 24th May 2023 at her home in Küsnach near Zurich, Switzerland, following a long, unspecified illness. She was aged 83.
Seun Kuti off to Switzerland for Europe Tour
Less than 48 hours after he was released from police custody over alleged assault, afrobeat singer Seun Kuti has left for Switzerland to kick off his Europe tour.
Lottery Ticket: Yerima’s play x-rays man’s fervent quest for instant riches, on stage Friday at UNILAG
This is one of the themes of the stage play, Lottery Ticket a play written in pidgin English by Ahmed Yerima, to be presented on Friday, 26th May 2023, courtesy of Final Year Students of the Creative Arts (Theatre) Department, University of Lagos.
Winners emerge at 2023 NCC’s National Creative Writing Competition
Winners have emerged at the Nigerian Copyright Commission’s 2023 National Creative Writing Competition for Secondary School Students across the country.
Assault: Falana to defend Seun-Kuti, singer may turn self in Monday
Human Rights Lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, said on Sunday that Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti, had sought his legal services following the singer’s assault on a police officer.
Another Nollywood actor Murphy Afolabi is dead, days after his birthday
Barely 24 hours after the death of a popular Nollywood actor, Saint Obi, a popular Yoruba actor and filmmaker, Murphy Afolabi, is reportedly dead.