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  • Brymo, Aramaide, ID Cabassa unveiled as judges for Ariya Omoluabi

    Brymo, Aramaide, ID Cabassa unveiled as judges for Ariya Omoluabi

    Singer Brymo will join the Queen of Afro-Soul music, Aramide and veteran music producer, ID Cabasa to be judges on Ariya Omoluabi, an indigenous music talent show put together by Goldberg Premium Lager Beer.

    Renowned actress and television host, Kehinde Bankole will be the host of the show.

    Speaking on the show and the choice of judges, Senior Brand Manager, Goldberg, Olaoluwa Babalola said: “Over the years, we have gone above and beyond to promote Yoruba culture and every aspect that is associated with it. This is why we are exploring indigenous music and giving young talents from Southwest Nigeria a platform to showcase themselves and gain global recognition through Ariya Omoluabi.

    “We are doubly excited to have the trio of Brymo, Aramide and ID Cabasa be judges on the show. The three of them come with a wealth of experience spanning decades which we believe will help the contestants sharpen their craft and give viewers an entertaining and engaging show. We, therefore, encourage everyone to tune in and be part of this show,” Babalola remarked.

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    The show comes after a keenly contested regional audition which produced 13 contestants out of over thirteen thousand entries submitted online. These selected contestants will slug it out for their share of 50 million naira worth of prizes on the much-anticipated show. The show’s winner will take home a 10 million naira cash prize, a 15 million album recording deal with some of the finest producers in Nigeria, a 15 million music distribution deal, and a five million video production deal. The first and second runners-up will take home 3 million naira and 2 million naira respectively.

    The organisers have also announced a twist to the show which will see veteran and younger acts collaborate to create music which will reflect a blend of nostalgia and buzz. Ariya Omoluabi will air on Soundcity TV and ONTV by 8 PM every Saturday and Sunday from October 29, 2022.

    The platform initially conceptualised as a platform for budding fuji artistes, called Fuji to Bam has since evolved into a spectacle for more indigenous genres

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  • Magazine to celebrate Africans in diaspora debuts in Houston

    Magazine to celebrate Africans in diaspora debuts in Houston

    A magazine that will celebrate the achievements of Africans in the diaspora is set to debut on November 4.

    The Elegantz, will be launched in Houston, Texas.

    Its Publisher, Kayode Toriola, in a statement, said: “The Elegantz will cover and report social events in a captivating manner and tell the world that Africa is enriched with diverse cultural values through unique and colourful publications.

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    “Our forte also includes Public Relations, media outreaches, including talk shows, interviews, blogging of social and political events, promotions/adverts, sports and fashions as well as other entertainment news.”
    Some of the social events to be covered by the magazine include weddings, naming, birthdays, burials, religious and cultural events, and business/corporate events including but not limited to luncheons, annual general meetings, retreats, inaugurations, etc.

    The magazine’s vision is “to be a world-class African social event and entertainment magazine in the diaspora that adds glamour to people’s lives.”
    According to Toriola, the magazine intends to be the number one celebrity magazine by a Nigerian in the diaspora.
    “We want to be your sure plug when it comes to celebrity stories, gist and elevated gossip, etc.”

  • Mama Rainbow appreciates Davido for birthday gift

    Mama Rainbow appreciates Davido for birthday gift

    Veteran actress Idowu Philips aka Mama Rainbow has appreciated Afrobeats singer Davido for her birthday gift.

    Mama Rainbow, who clocked 80 on October 16, hosted many dignitaries on and colleagues to a lavish occasion, which coincided with her 55 years on stage.

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    In a video shared by the thespian on her Instagram page, she is seen giving off some energetic dance moves as she walks out of a room with Davido and Pheelz ‘Electricity’ playing in the background.

    In the video caption, though Mama Rainbow didn’t disclose the gift in particular, she expressed gratitude to the DMW boss and his aide, Lati for it.

    “Thanks for the birthday GIFT @davido @lt_ddon,” she wrote.

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  • ‘World’s dirtiest man’ dies months after first bath in decades

    ‘World’s dirtiest man’ dies months after first bath in decades

    An Iranian man nicknamed the “dirtiest man in the world” for not bathing in decades has died at 94.

    Irna news agency reported that “Amou Haji”, an endearing nickname for an elderly person, died on Sunday in the village of Dejgah in the southern province of Fars.

    Haji, covered in soot and living in a cinder-block shack, was reported by local media not to have bathed with water or soap in more than 60 years.

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    Villagers said he had experienced “emotional setbacks in his youth” that led him to refuse to wash over fears of “getting sick”.

    But a few months ago, villagers had persuaded and taken him to a bathroom to wash for the first time.

  • IPOB: Appeal Court faults reports linking judges’ transfer to Kanu case

    IPOB: Appeal Court faults reports linking judges’ transfer to Kanu case

    The Court of Appeal has faulted reports linking the recent posting of some Justices of the court to different divisions to the October 13 judgment freeing the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu.

    The court’s Chief Registrar, Umar Bangari said, in a statement on Tuesday, that the posting was a routine exercise intended to reinvigorate the court’s justice delivery system.

    Bangari noted that, as against the impression created in the reports, only one, out of the three Justices on the panel that handled the Kanu appeal, was posted to a new division of the court.

    The statement reads: “The attention of the Court of Appeal has been drawn to a publication in the Vanguard Newspaper of Monday 24th October, 2022, as well as its online version, with the caption “Nnamdi Kanu: 3 Justices on Appeal Court Panel Transferred”, followed by similar publications by other newspapers.

    “The publications in question conveyed the innuendo to the effect that the recent postings of justices of the Court of Appeal were in connection with, or in response to the judgment of the Court of Appeal of 13th October, 2022 in Nnamdi Kanu V. the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

    “We wish to state categorically that the general postings of the Justices of the Court of Appeal under reference were routine and aimed at reinvigorating the justice delivery system of the court.

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    “In fact, 21 out of 81 Justices, including six Presiding Justices of the court, were affected by the postings.

    “Indeed, of the three Justices that sat and determined the said appeal, only one was affected by the general postings.

    “It is therefore incorrect and uncharitable to insinuate that the Hon. Justices, who delivered the judgment in the Nnamdi Kanu appeal, were the targets of the routine posting exercise.

    “A few minutes of inquiry by the Vanguard newspaper, or the other media houses that followed up with similar publications, could have clarified this fact; unless of course the publication was intended for other purposes.

    “Details of the recent postings are available in the office of the Chief Registrar of the court for verification.

    “We also appeal to the Vanguard newspaper in particular and the media in general to exercise restraint and circumspection in reporting matters pertaining to the court and its operations.

    “The Court of Appeal has an open door policy of providing easy access to the media to make inquiries and seek clarifications on any matters of interest to the media for the benefits of the general public.

    “It is therefore unhealthy to rush into publishing unconfirmed information as in this case, please.

    “We urge members of the public to discountenance this misinformation.”

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  • Actor Kunle Afod’s wife announces split

    Actor Kunle Afod’s wife announces split

    Popular actor Kunle Afod and his wife Desola have parted ways.

    Desola announced she walked away from her marriage with Afod on Tuesday via her Instagram page.

    The post which she captioned, “Thank you”, reads; “The good news you wanna hear. I left Kunle Afod.”

    The duo unfollowed each other on Instagram before the announcement.

    Surprisingly, her announcement comes barely 24 hours after she celebrated the thespian on his birthday via an Instagram video.

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    In the video, seen while driving, Desola prayed for God’s continued blessing on Afod, thanking him for his support and peace of mind he’s given her.

    The caption reads: “Happy Birthday Daddy Omiayo, Desire, Imodola, Yiyenitemi. May God bless you on your birthday and always.”

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  • Keeping money from criminals, billionaire’s biggest job – Kanye West

    Keeping money from criminals, billionaire’s biggest job – Kanye West

    Popular rapper Kanye West also known as Ye has revealed the biggest task he’s now saddled with as a result of his billionaire status.

    The Yezzy boss speaking on ‘Lost Assets’ while addressing the importance of being ‘hands on with your finances’ said he though becoming a billionaire would keep him from having to work any further.

    But stated he has since realised his job has even now increased because he has to ensure that his wealth is preserved; kept away from thieves.

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    He also revealed being a billionaire makes him prone to prey who all out to plunge his wealth noting he has lost hundreds of millions of dollars to such people because he wasn’t paying attention at some point.

    The father of four said: “I look at every single bill I pay. And I only pay bills on Friday. And I look at everyone, one by one by one.

    “I was thinking getting to be a billionaire will keep me from having to do work. Now one of my biggest jobs is keeping my money.

    “Because there are lots of people that’s on a full time job to take my money. And I’ve literally lost hundreds of millions of dollars by not looking close enough.”

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  • Three siblings, one other die in Lagos boat mishap

    Three siblings, one other die in Lagos boat mishap

    Three siblings and other person died on Sunday in a boat mishap in Lagos.

    The incident was as a result of high current that swept the boat away before capsizing.

    Members of the Lagos House of Assembly, on Monday, confirmed the incident while commiserating with the affected families.

    Representative of Kosofe Constituency 11, Femi Saheed, on raising a ‘Matter of Urgent Public Importance’ on the incident, at a sitting presided over by Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, described the incident as a tragic one which ought not to repeat itself.

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    Saheed said, “Four people lost their lives with three of the dead being from the same family.

    “It is a tragedy we must not experience again.
    “We should call on the government to direct all relevant agencies including the Lagos State Ministries of Waterfront and Infrastructure Development, Waterways Authority, the Environment, to make sure drainages and canals are cleared especially now that the river banks are high, so water can flow freely.”

    He urged the Ministry of Information and Strategy to create awareness on the use of life jackets and the side effects of overloading of boats.


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  • Rotary celebrates polio-free Nigeria with walk

    Rotary celebrates polio-free Nigeria with walk

    AS part of the activities marking the World Polio Day, Rotary International District 9110 has held a walk to celebrate two years of the eradication of polio in the country.
    The walk, which held at the weekend, was led by the District Governor (DG), Mrs Omotunde Lawson. It started from the district headquarters in Ikeja GRA, Lagos to Ikeja Under Bridge, moved towards the state Secretariat but veered off at Olowu Junction, at the end of which it turned left and moved towards Maryland. At the Country Club Junction, it turned in and returned to the çlub.

    Addressing Lagosians at a spot close to Olowu Junction, Mrs Lawson said though Nigeria had been left off the hook of countries with polio since 2020, the walk’s second objective was to create more awareness that there was the need to be cautious to avoid a recurrence. She noted that the two countries – Afghanistan and Pakistan – were yet to cleared by the World Health Organisation (WHO).

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    She advised Nigerians with children who are between zero and five years to bring them out for free immunisation during their campaign, adding that the vaccination prevents the disease.
    The Chairman, District PolioPlus Committee, Mr. Ademola Olutunsin, expressed satisfaction with the turn out. He said there was the need to continue to keep the country’s polio status at zero.
    At the event were the Chief Executive of Family Health Days and HIV Prevention (RFHD), Sue Paget; Senior Programme Officer, Bill and Melinda Gates, Andre Thompson, some past DGs, presidents and Rotarians, among others.

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  • ECOWAS concerned over Nigeria’s readiness for 2023 polls

    ECOWAS concerned over Nigeria’s readiness for 2023 polls

    The Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) has expressed concerns over Nigeria’s preparedness for the 2023 general election, saying the outcome will affect the entire continent.

    It stated this when a delegation of ECOWAS Pre-Election Fact Finding Mission to Nigeria led by Dr Kwadwo Afari-Gyan, former Chairman Electoral Commission of Ghana visited the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headquarters.

    Speaking on behalf of the delegation, the Director of Political Affairs, ECOWAS Commission, Dr. Remi Ajibewa, said that they were in Nigeria on a fact-finding mission ahead of the 2023 polls in line with ECOWAS Supplementary Protocol 2021 to observe elections in Nigeria.

    According to Ajibewa, Articles 11, 12 and 13 of the protocol mandated the Commission to deploy electoral fact-finding missions to every member state of ECOWAS about to conduct elections, especially presidential polls.

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    He said: “We all know the importance Nigeria holds given the fact that, as they used to say, if Nigeria sneezes, the whole West Africa catches cold and we don’t pray that will be the result. So, we are here to listen to you, to see the area of challenges that we might also report.”

    Responding, the INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, assured the ECOWAS delegation that the 2023 general elections will be technology-driven to enhance its success.

    “Let me restate the commitment of INEC Nigeria free, fair, and credible elections driven by technology. The 2023 general election in Nigeria will be driven by technology not only as a matter of legal requirement but also as a matter of course, for us in the commission.

    “So, I want to ensure the ECOWAS team that we are committed to delivering a credible election in the next four months and a few days, which will be Nigeria’s seventh successive elections, since the restoration of democracy in 1999,” Yakubu said.

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