Nigerian Islamic singer, Rukayat Gawat is dead

A popular Nigerian Islamic singer, Rukayat Gawat Oyefeso, is dead. Her death was confirmed by Ilorin-based cleric, Alfa Aribidesi At-Tawdeeh, via his official Facebook page on Tuesday morning. Jubril Aawat, a media aide to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos state, also posted a terse tweet on X, saying “Indeed we belong to Allah, and indeed…

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‘It seems like he is tired of boxing’ – Yul Edochie reacts to Anthony Joshua’s Wembley defeat

Controversial Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie has shared his thoughts on boxer, Anthony Joshua’s loss at Wembley Stadium. DAILY POST reports that Anthony Joshua was knocked out in the fifth round by his rival, Daniel Dubois during their heavyweight clash on Saturday September 21 2024. Reflecting on his loss during his post-match press conference, Joshua attributed…

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Nigeria’s biggest filmmakers are all Yoruba – Chude Jideonwo claims

Media personality, Chude Jideonwo, has claimed that Nigeria’s biggest filmmakers are predominantly from the Yoruba part of the country. Jideonwo stated this while discussing the dominance of Yoruba filmmakers in Nigeria film industry. The media personality in a post on Instagram, mentioned notable names like Toyin Abraham, Kemi Adetiba, Funke Akindele, Mo Abudu, Kunle Afolayan,…

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‘I am a Chosen’ phrase nonsensical, not Christian – Patrick Doyle

Ace Nollywood actor, Patrick Doyle, has criticised the trending phrase “I am a Chosen”, commonly chanted by The Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Ministries’ members. The actor’s remarks follows social media controversy surrounding the viral testimonies from the church. Doyle, in a post on his Facebook page, described the trending phrase as “nonsensical”, saying that it…

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BBNaija S9: ‘It’s DoubleKay’s show, we are just in it’ – Topher, Ocee predict winner

Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ contestants, Topher and Ocee have spoken about their observations of Doublekay duo, Kassia and Kellyrae’s dominance on the show. Shaun had revealed that Doublekay has been effortlessly navigating the competition since the beginning of the ongoing show. Agreeing with Shaun’s observation, Topher stated that the ongoing 2024 season of…

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Edo Guber: INEC most dangerous institution in Nigeria – Davido

Afrobeats singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has described the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, as the most dangerous institution in Nigeria. Davido made the allegation in a series of posts on his X handle on Saturday amid the ongoing gubernatorial election in Edo State. “The most dangerous institution in Nigeria @inecnigeria,” he wrote….

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Edo Decides: Why I’m demanding credible election – Davido

Afrobeats singer, David Adeleke, aka Davido, has explained his interest in the ongoing Edo State governorship election. DAILY POST reports that residents massively turned out across Edo State on Saturday to cast their votes in the off-cycle gubernatorial election. Davido has been calling out the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on X over alleged malpractices…

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Diddy placed on suicide watch in prison

Embattled American rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has been placed on suicide watch at the Metropolitan Detention Centre in New York. Diddy was reportedly placed on suicide watch for preventative measures. DAILY POST reports that the 54-year-old who was arrested on Monday is currently facing federal sex trafficking and racketeering charges. On Tuesday, Robyn Tarnofsky, the…

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‘Buju Banton doesn’t understand Afrobeats’ – ID Cabasa

Veteran music producer ID Cabasa has dismissed the Jamaican reggae icon Buju Banton’s condemnatory view of Afrobeats. Banton had in August described Afrobeats as a “shallow and unsubstantial music genre,” arguing that it doesn’t spotlight the struggles of Africa despite its global recognition. Speaking with journalists at the memorial lecture of the late cleric, Denis…

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