Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Comedian Okey Bakkasi, Wife mark 22nd wedding anniversary Popular actor and stand-up comedian, Okechukwu Anthony Onyegbule aka Okey Bakassi, and his wife, Ezinne, are celebrating their 22nd wedding anniversary. Okey made this known in an Instagram post @okeybakassi on Friday. Captioning the post, he wrote, “Wow, it’s 22 years since we stood in front of God and friends and promised we’ll journey together in this tough environment called marriage. “We are doing well Zizi (sic), better than we imagined. Thank God for his blessings. “Happy anniversary, my darling wife. You know how much I love you.” Insightlinks.net

I Watched Wizkid, Burna Boy Grow In Music Industry – Ice Prince Nigerian rapper and singer, Ice Prince Zamani, has said Wizkid and Burna Boy foresaw their musical accomplishments many years ago. He said Wizkid told him he was going to achieve everything he has now achieved musically ten years ago. The one-time BET Best African Act of the Year winner said he is one of those who watched the likes of Wizkid and Burna Boy grow in the music industry. The Super Cool Cat boss stated this while appearing in the latest episode of the Afrobeats Podcast hosted by…

Mohamed Al Fayed Dies At 94, Here Are 10 Facts About The Hero Photo Credit: Forbes Mohamed Al Fayed, the prominent figure and businessman, dies at 94. In a statement released, his family said: “Mrs Mohamed Al Fayed, her children and grandchildren wish to confirm that her beloved husband, their father and their grandfather, Mohamed, has passed away peacefully of old age on Wednesday August 30, 2023. He enjoyed a long and fulfilled retirement surrounded by his loved ones.” He is the former owner of Harrods department store in London, the Ritz Hotel in Paris, and the Fulham football club.…

Social media aggravates effects of suicide – Neuropsychiatrist She emphasised the need to report suicide cases responsibly on the social media in order not to cause more harm to the victim and society. A Consultant Neuropsychiatrist, Dr Maymunah Kadiri, on Friday said that the social media could aggravate the effects of suicide on the populace. Kadiri, the Medical Director, Pinnacle Medical Services Ltd., made the assertion in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. She said that suicide cases generally are worsened by the way they are reported on social media handles. Kadiri raised concerns that…

Corps members are Nigeria’s source of pride – NYSC director Amusan advised the corps members to see life from positive perspectives, so that the leadership training they would be exposed to in the camp would be handy for them. The Zonal Director presenting a cash gift to a corps member. [NAN] Oluwole Amusan, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Director, South-West Zone, has described corps’ members as the pride of the nation. Amusan said this while speaking to the 2023 Batch ‘B’ (Stream II) corps members at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Ikare-Akoko on Friday. The director appealed to members…

Without France’s support, there’d be no Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger – Macron Macron said France’s interventions in the mid-2000s known as Operations Serval and Barkhane ensured the survival of the three African countries. French President Emmanuel Macron. President Emmanuel Macron of France has recalled how the interventions of the French military in the sahel helped to keep some African nations in existence, saying “There would probably no longer be a Mali … Burkina Faso, and I’m not sure there would still be Niger.” Macron disclosed this to French publication, Le Point, on Friday, September 1, 2023, in reference to his…

May Edochie Breaks Silence On Disturbing Death Prayers For Daughter May Edochie has broken her silence concerning disturbing death prayers directed at her daughter, Danielle Edochie. About one week ago, netizens became alarmed over a series of death threats hurled at Danielle by an online user named Ukawuike Uzochi Sandra. These threats, posted on Danielle’s Facebook page, were not only disturbing but also prompted numerous individuals to call for legal intervention in response to the evident harm being inflicted. Addressing this unsettling situation, May expressed her heartfelt appreciation for the overwhelming support and prayers extended to her and her family.…

Default in repayment threatens CBN anchor borrowers programme The refusal of rice farmers to repay loans collected under the Anchor Borrowers Programme (ABP) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in Kano and other states is threatening the initiative. Kano State Commissioner for Agric and Natural Resources, Dr. Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna lamented that the state’s debt portfolio stands at over N1 billion from the demand notice issued it from the CBN on loan default from rice farmers from the state. Addressing Feeding Nigeria Forum in Lagos, Gawuna said the state government was ready to persecute affected farmers to compel them…

Olamide Baddo Olamide, others emerges most streamed Hip hop artistes on Spotify Hip Hop has achieved global prominence which extends to Nigeria where it has profoundly influenced the evolution of afrobeat. Spotify, global online streaming platform, says Olamide, Odumodublvck, Blaqbonez, Zlatan and Ice Prince are most streamed Nigerian Hip hop artistes on its platform. Victor Okpala, Spotify’s Artiste and Label Partnerships Manager for West Africa, disclosed this in a statement on Friday. According to Okpala, Hip Hop has achieved global prominence and this triumph extends to Nigeria where it has profoundly influenced the evolution of afrobeats. He said it was…

Mr Eazi brags heavily in new single as he reveals album title ‘Evil Genius’ Mr Eazi brags heavily in new single as he reveals album title ‘Evil Genius’. Mr Eazi brags heavily in new single as he reveals album title ‘Evil Genius’. Mr Eazi shares new music today along with the title for his long-awaited, decade-in-the-making debut solo album. “Advice,” produced by Ghana’s M.O.G. Beatz, is the latest single from the freshly named The Evil Genius, set for release on Oct. 27, 2023. The 16-track album is now available for pre-order HERE: https://empawaafrica.lnk.to/TheEvilGenius Mr Eazi is the latest artist to…