Author: Olamide Obayemi

The Fashion Industry is in for another exciting experience as the GTCO Fashion Weekend returns for its 6th edition in November. The highly anticipated event is scheduled to hold on November 11th and 12th, 2023, at the GTCentre, Plot 1 Water Corporation Drive, Oniru, Lagos. The GTCO Fashion Weekend is an annual consumer-focused fair designed to showcase the best of Africa’s Finest fashion to a global audience. Over the years, the event has firmly established its place as an incubator for diverse talent, creativity, and enterprise in fashion retail, bringing together some of Africa’s prominent fashion brands alongside relatively newer labels…

Lagos State Police Command on Monday, 18 September, 2023, set up a special investigative team to probe the death of Afrobeat musician, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba popularly known as Mohbad. The Police in a statement said the 13-man investigative team is expected to submit an interim report within two weeks. “The panel will also identify witnesses, culprits if any and any person that will be helpful to the investigative process and deploy processes and other technological tools to aid the investigative course in line with the relevant provisions of the Nigeria,” the police said. The committee is to carry out a…

Vibesland, a leader in the Afrobeat promotion community has suspend dealings with Marley music group. In a statement released by the promotion outfit, Zinolensky, an artiste on the Marley Music Label was hired to perform at the Vibesland concert series on Saturday, 30 September, 2023 at the Palladium Theatre, London and the artiste had been issued a Visa by the UK High Commission in Nigeria to that effect. But with the uproar generated by the death of an ex-artiste of the label, Mohbad, Vibesland suspended its dealings with the group until further notice and insisted the group absolve themselves in…

In its bid to drive successful grassroot programs with latest technologies, Osun State Football Associations have partnered with broadcast technology company Blackdrum 360 Ltd., to help power the streaming service that will be available for fans and scouts for the upcoming grassroots competitions. With its head office in Lagos and operating beyond the shores of Africa, Blackdrum 360 is a full service production company, designing, producing, and broadcasting live content for global brand leaders will help promote and broadcast Osun FA grassroot matches and its proposed league to fans and stakeholders. Technically, Osun FA has been adamant that in the…

Nigerian singer, Bella Shmurda, has called for the arrest of his colleague, Naira Marley and his associate, Sam Larry, over the death of late singer, Mohbad. Bella, a close friend of Mohbad, called for the arrest in a statement posted on X, stressing the singer’s spirit has not allowed him to rest since he died. The singer said the deceased submitted lots of petitions against Naira Marley and his associate, but the Nigerian police were driven by nepotism and non-challant attitude on the matter. Bella Shmurda vowed that he would ensure that justice prevails on the issue and was ready…

United States show promoter, Faithia Entertainment Showbiz has cancelled the upcoming tour of Marlian music signee, Zinoleesky. This comes in the wake of the death of Nigerian singer, Mohbad, and the accusation that his former record label boss, Naira Marley and his associate, Sam Larry, were involved in the demise. Naija News reports that the show promoter, in a statement on Instagram, said Zinoleesky’s tour was cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, and a new date will be communicated as events unfold. The statement read, “Cancellation notice. We regret to announce that the forthcoming 2023 US Show has been cancelled due…

NDLEA, Lagos SWAN Unveil Symposium On Drug Abuse As Experts Warn Nigerian Athletes Against Doping Nigerian athletes across various sporting disciplines have been warned to desist from taking drugs to enhance their performance for results as this could spell doom for, not only their career, but their health, families and the image of the country. This was the submission of various speakers at the symposium organised by the Lagos State chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) in partnership with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The symposium, which was the first of its kind in the…

By Pius Ughakpoteni In an era where transformative narratives are yearned for, the Niger Delta emerges as a beacon of hope, showcasing what can be achieved when vision aligns with action. The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), under the forward-thinking leadership of Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, is setting an exemplary trajectory for the Niger Delta. The British High Commission’s commitment to partner with the NDDC on clean energy initiatives heralds a promising leap towards sustainability. Mr. Hamish Tye, Second Secretary (Political), British High Commission, elucidated his vision during his visit to the Commission’s. He sHeadquarters last week: Mr Tye observed that…

Head coach of First Bank Football Club, Mohammed Gafari has reacted after his team walked over Real Sapphire Football Club in the opening match of Lagos FA pre season tournament whick kicked off early today. The Lagos pre-season finally kicked off Monday morning, 18 September, 2023 at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena formally known as Onikan Stadium. First Bank were on ground this morning but their opponents failed to show off giving them free three points. Gafari stated that he was not happy over the walk over victory saying that he had wanted to use the first game to test new…

I didn’t know about Mohbad until news of his death came and jolted cyber inhabitants in Nigeria a couple of days ago. I have since been inundated with the story of his life, his struggles, the mystery and the numerous theories surrounding his demise. Some clips on social media were so disturbing and riveting. In music and video interviews he predicted his imminent passage. I should have known the young artiste because I love music both contemporary and not so contemporary and also because I have a son who has shown more than a passing interest in the business of…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), Ogun State Sector Command, has confirmed that at least five people died while 12 others injured on in a road accident in the early morning of Sunday, 17 September, 2023. The Spokesperson of Ogun State Sector Command of Federal Road Safety Corps, Florence Okpe confirmed the sad development in statement issued to newsmen on Sunday. According to her, the accident happened around the Foursquare camp, Ajebo on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway when a DAF truck with registration number KMC- 810ZB lost control after having a burst tyre and occupied the road while a…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike President Bola Tinubu has appointed two new ministers: Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim, Minister of Youth; and Ayodele Olawande, Minister of State for Youth; in charge of the Federal Ministry of Youth. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, who made this disclosure through statement, said the appointments are subject to confirmation by the Senate. “The President has further approved the nomination of Mr. Ayodele Olawande to serve as the Minister of State for Youth, pending his confirmation by the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. “Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim is a young medical…

Pastor Jimmy Odukoya, first son of the late Pastor Taiwo Odukoya, has been announced as the new Senior Cleric of the Fountain of Life Church, Ilupeju, Lagos. Making the announcement on Sunday, 17 September, 2023 during the Church Service, a member of the Church’s Board of Trustee, said the late cleric confirmed the succession plan to three different people on the Board before his passing. The senior Odukoya, who was bereaved twice in space of weeks in 2021 from death of his wife from second marriage and twin sister, died on the 7th of August in the United States of…

The Palm Avenue secretariat of Mushin Local Government Area of Lagos State was packed full recently as the local government held its empowerment and palliative programmes for residents. As early as 8am, residents have filled the compound of the local government for the unprecedented schemes which beneficiaries spread across the nooks and crannies of the local government as well as all classes of people. Atmosphere at the venue revealed the happy nature of the people of the council area with beneficiaries particularly graduates of vocational scheme put up by the council came along with their family members. There was drumming,…

The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association, MACBAN, Kogi State Chapter, on Saturday, 16 September, 2023 publicly declared their firm support for the All Progressives Congress and its governorship candidate, Usman Ododo, ahead of the November 11 election in the state. The State Executives of MACBAN, along with national leaders and hundreds of Fulanis, representing all 21 LGAs of Kogi State, visited the Government House to pledge their unwavering support for the Bello-led administration and the APC’s flag bearer. They were received by Governor Yahaya Bello at the Glass House, Government House, Lokoja.  The Chairman of MACBAN, Kogi State, Umar Yusuf…

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared that his administration has successfully laid the necessary foundations, which successive administrations can build on with regards to the infrastructure, education and the economy of the state. The Governor maintained that his government had pulled the state out of the trenches and would continue to build on the gains already recorded, noting, however, that if previous administrations had laid the necessary framework, his government would not have had to start from scratch. Governor Makinde stated this in Iseyin, on Friday, 15 September, 2023, during the commissioning of the College of Agriculture and Renewable…

After a successful outing at the G-20 Summit in New Delhi, India, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu is scheduled to depart Abuja on Sunday for New York, where he will participate in the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), which will be his first as the Nigerian leader. The theme of the UNGA is: “Rebuilding trust and Reigniting global solidarity: Accelerating action on the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals towards peace, prosperity, progress and sustainability for all.” On Tuesday, 19 September, 2023, the first day of the High-Level General Debate of the 78th UNGA Session,…

The 27-year-old singer, known for his streetwise and relatable lyrics, died on Tuesday and was buried in Ikorodu, Lagos State, on Wednesday. ByOnu Stephen September 15, 2023 Reading Time: 3 mins read The Lagos State police spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, on Thursday, 14 September, 2023 said they are ready to go the extra mile to ensure that they unravel the circumstances surrounding the a docking death of Nigerian rapper Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad. Hundeyin gave the assurance when he appeared on Daddy Freeze’s Instagram live show alongside singer and producer Samkelf. “The Force PRO issued a statement this evening saying an…

DATKEM Enterprises Limited, the promoter of DATKEM Plaza, Ijebu-Ode is an illegal company as it is not registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), according to an investigation. The illegal company is constructing the equally illegal 5-storey plaza, which was partially demolished on Sunday. DATKEM belongs to the wife of the former Governor of Ogun State, Mrs. Olufunke Daniel. The Plaza was without an approved plan. The structure also contravened the state’s physical planning laws and the building codes with numerous defects. However, the most intriguing is that the company is operating illegally and is, therefore, not recognised as a…

Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has denied the claim that he met with President Bola Tinubu at the 80th birthday reception of the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo on Thursday. A video clip on a TikTok social media platform with “@asiwajuwoldwidef” as profile name of the account was posted to falsely claimed that Tinubu and Obasanjo met on Thursday. In a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Akinyemi on Friday, Obasanjo condemned the fake post, which also lifted a banter conversation that took place between the two, when he played host to the former Lagos State governor…