Falae crowned king, gets staff of office

Oba Olu Falae, flanked by former Afenifere Leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti and his wife, Olori Racheal Olatunbosun Falae . Akeredolu says Falae’s reign as Oba will be a blessing to Ondo, Nigeria By Banji Ayoola Ex-Secretary to the Federal Government, former Minister of Finance, Afenifere chieftain and Baba Oba of Akure, former Chief Samuel Oluyemisi […]

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Pele’s family gather at his hospital bedside on Christmas Eve

Family members visited the legendary Pele on Saturday at the Sao Paulo hospital where he is suffering from worsening cancer as well as kidney and heart problems, according to a social media post by his daughter. Edinho, Pele’s son — who was recently appointed coach of Serie B football club Londrina, based in Parana in […]

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Music star Yinka Ayefele commemorates accident’s 25th anniversary

Veteran gospel singer, Yinka Ayefele has marked the 25th anniversary of surviving a car accident. Describing the incident as his ‘turning point’, Ayefele shared throwback photos of the badly damaged Volkswagen Beetle as a result of the accident that left him confined to a wheelchair. The father of three expressed gratitude to God and implored […]

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D’banj speaks on alleged N-Power fraud

Kokomaster D’banj has addressed allegations that he was involved in an alleged N-power fraud. The artiste was taken into custody by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission (ICPC) over an alleged crime of fund diversion. Just after his release in the early hours of Friday, December 9, 2022, D’bank took to his […]

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ICPC frees music star D’banj after 72 hours’ detention

Popular singer and songwriter Oladapo Oyebanjo, popularly known as D’banj, has been released by the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), after about 72 hours in detention over alleged fraud. As confirmed by his lawyer, Pelumi Olajengbesi, the music star was released Friday afternoon. He reportedly said that the singer cooperated with […]

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Celine Dion cancels show over rare ailment

Celine Dion cancelled and postponed a series of European shows on Thursday over problems related to a “very rare neurological disorder” that is affecting her singing. In a five-minute video posted on Instagram in French and English, a clearly emotional Dion said she had been suffering from health problems “for a long time”. “Recently I […]

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Davido to perform at 2022 World Cup closing ceremony

Afrobeats superstar, Davido has been confirmed to perform at the closing ceremony of the ongoing 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Chinese businessman, Stephen Hung, shared the news via his Instagram story on Thursday. Hung, who couldn’t conceal his excitement, said: “So happy my bro #davido confirmed he will be performing at the World Cup […]

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Celine Dion battles rare ailment, cancels shows

Canadian music star Céline Dion, has disclosed her battle with Stiff Person Syndrome, a neurological disorder that causes one’s muscles to tense uncontrollably. It is said that there is no cure for the condition but work can be done to slow the progression. In an emotional video on Thursday, the singer shared the news of […]

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Nigeria cheers Amusan after losing best athlete award

The President, Athletics Federation of Nigeria, Tonobok Okowa, African games gold medallist Deji Aliu and Olympic gold medalist Chioma Ajunwa, have urged world 100m hurdles champion and record holder Tobi Amusan not to allow losing the Women’s World Athlete of The Year 2022 Award distract her. The World Athletics on Monday named American hurdler, Sydney […]

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D’banj: I don’t engage in illegal dealings

A popular singer, Oladapo Oyebanjo also known as D’banj, has denied the allegations leveled against him by the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission of fraudulently diverting funds meant for the beneficiaries of the Federal Government’s economic empowerment programme, N-Power. D’banj was reportedly detained by the ICPC on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, after being questioned by officials […]

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