Asake pays tribute to victims of UK concert crush at Lagos show

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Singer Asake has paid an emotional tribute to those who died and others injured during a stampede at his concert in London. Lambeth Police confirmed that many people were seriously injured and some have been hospitalised after a large crowd tried to get into Brixton O2 Academy without tickets to watch Asake perform. Two women, Rebecca Ikumelo aged 33 and Gabriella Hutchinson, a 23-year-old female security guard died following the injuries she sustained from the stampede. During his performance at the Flytime concert in Lagos on Thursday, Asake paused the…

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Olamide, Poco Lee didn’t make me famous – Portable

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Music artiste Habeeb Okikiola popularly known as Portable has dismissed claims attributing his fame to rapper Olamide and dancer Poco Lee. Poco Lee is believed to have brought Portable to limelight after introducing him to Olamide. Portable had his big break after featuring Olamide and Poco Lee in his 2021 street hop song ‘Zazoo Zeh’. However, in a recent interview, the singer argued that he was already famous for his songs before meeting Olamide. “Nobody linked me. If your time [for fame] is due, everybody DMs you. Nobody made me…

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Basketmouth’s marriage crashes after 12 years

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Comedian-actor Bright Okpocha popularly known as Basketmouth has announced the end of 12-year-old to Elsie. The comedian shared the shocking news in a statement on his social media accounts on Thursday. The 44-year-old said the couple decided to end their marriage after much deliberations but will continue to work together for the sake of their children. “As much as it pains me to bring my personal life to the public space, this is an unavoidable situation. After much deliberations, my wife and have made the difficult decision to end our…

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Osinbajo visits Tinubu in Abuja

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Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday, December 21 visited the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, and his running mate Kashim Shettima in Abuja. Laolu Akande, the spokesperson for Osinbajo, disclosed this via Twitter with photos of the duo. “Vice President Yemi Osinbajo stopped by for a friendly visit at the Abuja residence of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu just now,” the tweet read. He also revealed that the meeting was not a political one. “At the meeting, VP & Asiwaju exchanged pleasantries in the spirit of the…

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CAPPA, stakeholders, urge FG to stand firm on proposed increase of SSB tax

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By Mandy Park The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) and the Sugar Sweetened Beverages Tax Coalition, have advised the federal government to stand firm in defending the health of the country by enacting the proposed N20/liter tax for Sugar Sweetened Beverages (SSB) into law, without further delay. SSB’s include non-alcoholic beverages we popularly refer to as soft drinks (i.e. cola, sodas), juices, nectars, sugar cane juice, malt drinks, sweetened coffee, energy drinks, sports drinks, flavoured and diary drinks etc. The Executive Director, CAPPA, Akinbode Oluwafemi and other stakeholders…

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2023: I’m ready to fully campaign for Tinubu, others, says Buhari

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… promises party will win all the elections fairly and squarely. By Mandy Park President Muhammadu Buhari has assured the All Progressives Congress, APC, and its candidates of his readiness to aggressively campaign for the party’s presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu. Buhari said he’s fully ready to campaign for Tinubu with his “full energy and conviction.” The President made the promise while dispelling concerns that he has not been fully involved in campaigns since the national launch in Jos, Plateau State. Buhari stressed that while he remained committed to party politics,…

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Tinubu promises to eliminate those terrorizing Kaduna if elected president

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By Mandy Park Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has vowed to eliminate all those behind the insecurity in Kaduna State if voted as president. Tinubu made the pledge during the flag-off of the North West presidential campaign held in Kaduna. Said Tinubu “Insha Allah, all those trouble makers: violent kidnappers, killers, all trouble makers who are disturbing the security of Kaduna, I assure you we will eliminate them,”Tinubu told thousands of supporters who thronged the Ahmadu Bello Stadium, the venue of the rally that…

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Gov. Uzodimma presents N475bn budget of ‘wealth expansion’ for 2023

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…The lawmakers unanimously promised to give the budget accelerated attention to ensure it is passed on time so that the governor can start implementation immediately in the interest of the people of Imo State. By Mandy Park Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, yesterday, presented a 2023 budget of approximately N475 billion to the State House of Assembly, reiterating that his administration will continue to vigorously pursue policies and projects that will create wealth and impact positively on the lives of ordinary people. After the presentation, members of the House of…

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Nigerian masses have lost electoral focus—Umma Getso, former VP candidate YPP

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…says younger generation should get Nigeria back in 2023 Umma Getso, the vibrant political activist was the former Vice-Presidential candidate of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) in 2019. In this engaging chat, she speaks on 2023 elections, presidential candidates, security challenge, the fears and what Nigerians should look out for, among other national issues. Excerpt What is your take on the conversations so far by the different presidential candidates in terms of issue-based campaign? Are you satisfied? Infact, lets be honest, the way our Nigerian politics is going, I am…

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Doyin Okupe’s conviction cannot demoralize me – Peter Obi

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The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi has said that the conviction of his campaign Director General, Doyin Okupe cannot break his resolve to be Nigeria’s president come 2023. Obi stated this on Monday during an interactive session with journalists in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital saying that he is undaunted by the conviction Okupe over alleged money laundering. According to Obi: “I am hearing about it (the conviction) just like you. I am still studying what is coming out of the courts and everything. I believe in the…

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