Nollywood actress and Peoples Democratic Party deputy governorship candidate in Lagos State , Funke Akindele, has lost her mother. This was made known in a statement released by Akindele’s sister, Olubunmi Akindele, on Tuesday. The statement reads, “It is with heavy hearts, but in total submission to God Almighty that the ADEBANJO and AKINDELE families announce the passing of their daughter, mother, grandmother and sister, DR. R B ADEBANJO-Akindele, which occurred on Tuesday 07 February 2023. “May her gentle soul begin its rest eternal in peace. Amen. Obsequies in honour of her passing shall be announced in due course -…
Author: Taofik Adekunle Jimoh
Fans and followers of Adeyemo Adelere Oluwafemi, A Nigerian comedian popularly known as Baba Alariya, and Adeyela Adebola, an Ibadan-brewed comedienne, Lizzy Jay/Omo Ibadan, have switched to the mood of joy as both tied the knot and get married. Fans who are overwhelmed by the joyous development could not keep their joy as they go on the internet to celebrate and broadcast the love story. A post by Actors and Actresses of Nigeria (AAN) on Facebook wished both an age-long contract. “We pray to God not to create problems that would lead to separation or divorce for you. Congratulations!” They…
There is riot presently in the Odo Eran, Obantoko area of Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital as trigger-happy policemen disrupted and opened fire on a group of aggrieved residents protesting the ravaging fuel and naira notes scarcity in the country. Videos obtained by newsmen showed how a police van drove roughly through the area and lawless policemen shot into the air as the protesters scampered to safety. There is apprehension as several shops have been deserted while the policemen forcefully dispersed the protesters. It has been earlier reported that some angry Nigerians also blocked the Benin-Ore Highway in Ondo State…
Nollywood actor, Osinachi Dike, has said he is not returning to Nigeria again as he officially becomes a United States citizen. Sharing the news on his Facebook page via video, the actor said it was not easy and asked his fans to help him thank God. He said “So brethren help me thank God. It has not been an easy thing. I will be leaving my family; my wife should take care of the children. I have tried. my wife should take care of my kids. “I have tried. I need to leave. I need to go and make money.…
All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has postponed his presidential campaign rally in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, indefinitely. The rally was scheduled to hold at Mapo Hall, Ibadan, on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. The reason for the postponement could not be confirmed at the time for filing this report, but a credible source said the Oyo State chapter of the party is already preparing a statement on the development. Details later……
The management of the Polytechnic, Ojoku, Kwara State has on Saturday announced that the institution portal is now available for usage. According to the public relations officer of the Polytechnic Ojoku, Hammed J. Sulaiman, the activation of the portal is a bid to ease the process of registration and payments for returning and new students. In his words: “This is another effort to embrace technology. This institution is going digital. No one wants to be left behind in the world of digitalism. “The portal, the Management feels, would be a great asset to the institution. This will be make registration…
The Department of Mass Communication, Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, has lost one of its lecturers, Dr. Ayobami Lawal. Bulletin Nigeria gathered that Dr. Lawal died on Sunday evening after a brief illness. The Polytechnic Alumni Public Relations Officer, Adekunle Sikiru, confirmed the incident to our correspondent in a telephone conversation on Monday, in Osogbo. According to him, “he died yesterday evening. His pleasant attitude towards everyone around and outstanding prolificity in making sure that students perform well academically, qualify his as a rare gem in the heart of all MassCom students and his absence is surely a great loss. “Before…
The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has vowed to support the newly sworn-in judges of the state Federal High Court. The governor, who made this known on Monday evening, further charged the judiciary in the state to always uphold justice as they dispense judgment. Adeleke said, “I was at the swearing-in ceremony of the four new judges of Osun State’s High Court. I congratulated them and assured them of my support. The four newly appointed judges, Hon.Justice Mohammed Adebayo Lasisi, Hon. Justice Michael Oludare Awe, Hon. Justice Fatimah Adejoke Sodamade and Hon. Justice Joseph Olukunle Owolawi took their oaths of…
Former commissioner for finance in Kwara state and chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party, Honorable Ademola Nurudeen Banu has rubbished the N11.9b audit report being propagated by the incumbent All Progressives Congress (APC) government, describing it as an imaginary theatrical play which falls short of auditing etiquette and therefore not to be taken serious. Governor Abdulrahaman had claimed he conducted a forensic audit into the state’s finances from 2011 to 2019 and that the report had indicted the past administration of N11.9billion which could not be accounted for. Reacting via interview which was closely monitored by this medium, Banu said…