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As the Nigerian Idol reality show enters its eighth season, the anticipation is building.
Who are the judges for Nigerian Idol Season 8? is one of the many questions being asked.
Nigerian Idol Judges 2023: Names and Pictures
Dbanj, Simi, Omawumi, and Obi Asika are the judges for Nigerian Idol Season 8.
The judges for Nigerian Idol Season 6 were the trio of DJ Sose, Obi Asika, and Seyi Shay from Season 5.Many Nigerians were dissatisfied with the trio’s performance on the show last season.
There were questions and criticisms about the judges’ musical abilities as well as their judging abilities.
You may recall that during the audition stages, Seyi Shay caused a stir on social media when she “condemned” a contestant for poor performance.
The quartet of Dbanj, Simi, Omawumi, and Obi Asika judged Nigerian Idol Season 7.
Season 8 of Nigerian Idol premiered on April 23, 2023. The show’s producers have announced the judges for Season 8 of the reality programme.
Nigerian Idol Season 8 judges are Dbanj, Simi, and Obi Asika.
On this list, all the judges are from Season 7. DJ Sose and Seyi Shay, who were judges in season 6, will not be judges in Nigerian Idol season 8.
Meet Nigerian Idol judges 2023 Names and pictures.
D’Banj
Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo, better known by his stage name D’banj, is a Nigerian singer, rapper, businessman, and the founder of Mo’ Hits Records with producer Don Jazzy.
Obi Asika is a Nigerian creative industry entrepreneur. He is known for his involvement in the growth of Nigeria’s music industry as the founder and CEO of Storm 360, an indigenous music label.
Omawumi Megbele, known by her stage name Omawumi, is a Nigerian singer-songwriter and actress of Itsekiri ethnicity. She is a brand ambassador for Globacom, Konga.com, and Malta Guinness. She’s also part of the campaign called “Rise with the Energy of Africa.”
Simisola Bolatito Kosoko, better known by her stage name Simi, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and actress. She started her career as a gospel singer, releasing her debut studio album in 2008, titled Ogaju.
APC has Suspended Cross River Commissioner, Ekpenyong Iso Over Anti-party Activities
The Cross rivers state Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Mr Ekpenyong Iso has been suspended by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, on Wednesday.
Iso was suspended for allegedly engaging in anti-party activities and stealing money.
The suspension was detailed in a statement that the Ward 8 Chairman, Kingsley Ekpe, and the Secretary, Gilbert Bassey, both jointly signed on Wednesday in Calabar.
“Your suspension is predicated on the recommendations of the disciplinary and fact-finding committee set up to investigate the petition of misappropriation of party funds and anti-party activities levelled against you.
“Consequently, during the pendency of this suspension, which takes immediate effect, you are to stay away from all party activities,” the statement read.
Responding to the suspension, he denied the accusation saying he did not misuse any funds during the election.
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has demanded that MultiChoice stop their DSTV and GOTV subscription hikes in Nigeria.
MultiChoice Nigeria was given a seven-day deadline to reverse its planned hike.
On Wednesday, the student association issued a statement signed by its Coordinator, Adejuwon Olatunji, Deputy Coordinator, Alao John, and Public Relations Officer, Opeoluwa Awoyinfa.
In text messages sent to subscribers, MultiChoice announced a 17% increase in prices for its DSTV and GOTV packages. It stated that the new rates would go into effect on May 1, 2023, and that rising business operating costs were the reason for the increase.
However, in opposing the subscription increase, NANS claimed that the South African company was causing hardship and extorting Nigerians without regard for their standard of living.
Tariffs should also be charged on a ‘pay as you view’ basis, according to the report.
“Today, we are aware that MultiChoice Digital Satellite has raised their tariffs without regard for Nigerians’ standard of living.” We have also waited a long time to see if this same company will dance to the tune of Nigerians who have been demanding pay as you view tariffs, but the opposite is true.
“Now is the time for the National Broadcasting Commission to return to the commission act in order to regulate the ownership, activities, and operations of Direct Broadcast Satellite Service Providers.” Since its inception in 1995, DSTV has been one of the leading direct-to-home service providers in Nigeria, and it has also made a lot of money with over 25 million subscribers, which is the largest market for its operations.
“We want the federal government to implement the pay-as-you-view system and to stampede their proposed tariff increase plan.” We are aware that DSTV has a pay-as-you-go tariff system in other countries.”
The student body demanded that the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd. ), and the Minister of Communication “break the sporting right of MultiChoice” and provide an alternative service provider in the country so that “Nigerians can stop being exploited on a daily basis.”
“We hereby give MultiChoice Digital Satellite Television a seven-day ultimatum to reverse their plan of increasing their tariffs and also yield to the call of Nigerians and also implement pay as you view tariffs or else we shall be left with no other option than to lock up all offices of DSTV until our demands are met, which is the mind of all Nigerians,” NANS said.
Adamawa Gov Poll: Court dismisses Aisha Binani’s suit against INEC
On Wednesday, the Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed the suit filed by Senator Aisha Ahmed Binani, the candidate for the All Progressives Congress, to be declared the winner of the governorship election held in Adamawa State.
The court, in a ruling delivered by Justice Inyang Ekwo, dismissed the lawsuit after the plaintiff filed a notice of discontinuance.
However, despite the fact that the APC candidate’s attorney, Mr. Mohammed Sheriff, requested that the case be dismissed, Justice Ekwo refused, stating that dismissal was the appropriate order since the court had previously directed the plaintiff to address it on the issue of jurisdiction.
Senator Binani had filed an ex-parte motion to prevent the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, from announcing any other candidate as the winner of the governorship election in Adamawa State.
In the ex-parte application marked FHC/ABJ/CS/510/2023, the plaintiff requested permission to seek “an order of prohibition and certiorari removing to this court for the purpose of setting aside the administrative decision of the 1st Respondent made on 16th April 2023 in respect of the declaration of the winner of the gubernatorial election of Adamawa State held on the 18th of March, 2023 and the supplementary election held on the 15th of April 2023.”
As well as a court order “preventing the 1st Respondent, its agent, assign, or any person acting on its behalf from taking any further steps towards the declaration of the winner of the Adamawa State gubernatorial election held on March 18 and the supplementary election held on April 15, 2023, pending the determination of the application for judicial review.”
In contrast to the APC, which was listed as the 2nd Applicant in the lawsuit, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and its candidate/incumbent governor of the state, Ahmadu Fintiri, were listed as the 1st to 3rd Respondents.
In her lawsuit, the APC candidate asserted that she was declared the victor of the governorship election following the completion of the tabulation process.
“Following the declaration of Senator Aisha Dahiru Ahmed as the winner of the gubernatorial election, any dissatisfied candidate may seek redress before the tribunal.
“The 2nd Respondent, PDP, and the 3rd Respondent, Ahmadu Fintiri, both of whom lost the election, fought and caused a public disturbance, resulting in the beating and manhandling of a member of the 1st Respondent’s staff.”
“Due to the crisis caused by the second and third respondents, the first respondent announced on 16 April 2023 that it had revoked its initial declaration.”
She argued that INEC lacked the authority to cancel or declare void a previously made declaration.
“Only the Election Petition Tribunal established by the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria (as amended) has the authority to make a declaration regarding the conduct of an election,” stated the Applicants.
Justice Ekwo denied the ex-parte application on April 18, while ordering the plaintiff to address him on whether or not the court had the necessary jurisdiction to hear the case.
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Yul Edochie And Linc Edochie Unfollow Each Other On Instagram
Yul and Linc Edochie, two well-known actors and brothers, have unfollowed each other.
Both brothers have taken to their Instagram accounts to unfollow one another, indicating that they are estranged.
Recall that after the death of Yul Edochie’s son, Linc responded to the death of his nephew, Kambilichukwu, on his Facebook page. Additionally, he reflected on the past few days as emotionally draining and traumatic.
Additionally, he made the profound statement that evil has an expiration date, which was interpreted differently.
The blood brothers have stopped following each other 24 hours after Kambilichukwu’s burial.
Meanwhile, Taiye Atobiloye, a police officer employed by the Kwara State Police Command, perished in a cell at the D Division of the Kogi State Police Command after being detained for being absent from duty for two days at the Zone 8 Command in Lokoja, Kogi State.
Atobiloye, whose service number was 232980 and who was assigned to the Oke Onigbin Division in Kwara State, was reportedly deployed for a month of Quick Intervention duty at the Zone 8 Command.
The police officer was reported to have been absent from duty for two days after his return to Lokoja and was later located.
As a result of his unauthorised absence, Atobiloye was incarcerated, according to our correspondent.
A source recounting the incident’s circumstances stated that Atobiloye languished in the cell for eight days, and that the police officer perished in custody.
The source stated, “Every month, the Zone 8 Command selects police officers from each division and assigns them to special duty in Zone 8 Command, Lokoja. After one month, the police officers return home.”
“So, Atobiloye, who was assigned to the Oke Onigbin Division, was one of the police officers assigned to the Zone 8 Command in Lokoja. However, when he returned to duty, he missed two days of work and was detained in a cell for approximately eight days.
“When police officers checked on him in the cell, they discovered he had collapsed and perished in the cell. At the cell where he was detained, only offending police officers are typically detained, so it is likely that he was alone.
In a Facebook post, Femi Igbekele, a relative of the deceased officer, lamented the events that led to Atobiloye’s death and stated that his family members, including his wife, were unable to reach him by phone after he departed for special duty.
The post stated, “AP No. 232980 Inspector Taiye Atobiloye, serving at the Kwara State Command and attached to the Oke Onigbin Division, was dispatched to Lokoja Zone 8 on a special assignment known as Quick Intervention.”
“For the past eight days, all of his family members have been calling his phone number, but he has not answered. His wife has also called him, but he has not answered, until the news reached his family that he was detained at the D (Division) Lokoja and died in the cell.”
Ruth Awi, a spokesperson for the Zone 8 Command who corroborated the development when contacted, stated that Atobiloye, after reporting for special duty at the command, absconded and was nowhere to be found for two days until police officers discovered him drunk.
She stated that the officer was detained for his own protection and that he died in custody.
She stated, “He was detained at the D Division in Lokoja, not at the Zonal Headquarters.” He reported to the Zonal Headquarters and then vanished into thin air; there are penalties for those who abandon their duties without justification. But in his case, he not only missed work, he was also inebriated when he was discovered.
“In order for the effects of the alcohol to wear off, the supervisor instructed him to remain in his cell for two days until he is able to answer questions about where he came from and where he went. Therefore, he was confined at the D Division for two or three days before we learned that he had surrendered.”
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A Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday struck out an interim order of forfeiture obtained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, seeking to seize 14 properties allegedly linked to Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State.
Justice Nicholas Oweibo struck out the suit on the ground that Section 308 of the 1999 Constitution prevents the institution of any criminal or civil case against a sitting governor or the president.
The judge had, on February 22, granted the temporary forfeiture order following an ex parte motion filed by the anti-graft agency seeking to seize 14 properties located in Lagos, Abuja, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The Court also directed the EFCC to make publication in two national dailies for any interested parties to show cause why the order should not be made absolute.
However, consequent upon the publication of the preservative order, Governor Bello filed a Notice of Intention to Oppose and an application seeking the vacation of the interim forfeiture order.
The governor premised his application on the ground that the property listed was not the proceeds of an unlawful act, as it was acquired long before he was elected Kogi State Governor and could not have been acquired from Kogi State funds.
He further stated that by Section 308 of the Constitution, the EFCC is prevented from instituting any civil or criminal suit against him.
He also protested the illegality of the filing of the suit by the EFCC on the ground that the case was in flagrant disobedience to a state high court order, which restrained the EFCC from investigating any account of the Kogi State Government pending the determination of the Motion on Notice.
He stated that the interim forfeiture order was obtained by either suppression or misrepresentation of facts by the Commission.
The governor also said that the Proceeds of Crime Act could not take effect in retrospect as the properties in dispute were acquired before he became Kogi State governor.
He said the validity of the Proceeds of Crime Act, 2022, was being challenged at the Supreme Court.
Regarding jurisdiction, the Governor stated that the properties listed were in Abuja, Kogi, and the UAE, and the personality involved is based in Lokoja, adding that the suit ought to have been instituted either in Abuja or in Kogi State. He, therefore, asked the court to vacate the case for lack of jurisdiction.
In his response, EFCC’s lawyer, Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN, said that the applicant had brought nothing before the court to convince the court to vacate the order.
He said, contrary to the submissions of the applicant, the Kogi State High Court or any other court in Nigeria had not stopped the EFCC from carrying out its constitutional duties.
In his ruling, Justice Nicholas Oweibo held that, given Section 308 of the Constitution, which provides immunity to a sitting governor from any civil or criminal prosecution, the court lacked jurisdiction to entertain the matter.
Consequently, the court struck out the suit for lack of jurisdiction.
Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Michael Aondoakaa, stated yesterday that having dual citizenship does not preclude anyone born in Nigeria from running for office.
His clarification came amid claims that the All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential candidate and now President-elect Asiwaju Bola Tinubu was disqualified from contesting the recently concluded general elections due to his alleged possession of a Guinean passport.
However, Aondoakaa, in an interview with Arise TV, stated that dual citizenship could only disqualify someone who obtained it through naturalisation or registration. Before dual citizenship could become an issue, the former AGF stated that the complainants must first establish that Tinubu was not a Nigerian by birth.
He stated that the issue was not raised in the petition filed before the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal by the Peoples Democratic Party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, and his Labour Party counterpart, Mr Peter Obi. Aondoakaa added, “But assuming it was raised in the petition, the position of the law is that a person who has dual citizenship by naturalisation or registration cannot contest for president in Nigeria.”
“However, a person born in Nigeria and granted citizenship in another country has the right to run in an election.” ”It would be strange to say that Tinubu, the election winner, has dual citizenship.”You must first demonstrate that he is not a Nigerian by birth. That is the first challenge, and if you can demonstrate it, you can raise the issue of obtaining another citizenship.
”The dual citizenship allegation was not included in either party’s electoral petition and is more of an academic exercise. At this point, it is too late to amend the appeal.”I saw the Labour Party’s petition, and it did not address this issue. I am also confident that it is not a point raised in the petition presented by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.
”This is more of an academic exercise. It is not a ground in the petition, and you cannot amend it at this time.”
Six police officers were caught on camera assaulting a students with machete.
The Imo State Police Command has commenced the orderly room trial of the police officers who were caught on a viral video assaulting Imo State University students with a machete in Imo State recently for refusing to open their phones to the police officers.
1. Inspector Amadi Sunday (The Team Leader)
2. Inspector Amajuoji Charlse
3. Sgt Noachian Chinese
4. Sgt Onwuka Emmanuel
5. Cpl Nzewuodo Goodness
6. Pc Emmanuel Chmezie.
The incident occurred in Owerri, the capital of Imo State.
The video shows police officers dragging and tearing the victims’ clothes while slapping, hitting, and cutting them with a machete.
According to video taken by some residents of the area, police officers in a deep red Toyota Sienna minivan stormed the compound where the students live and began brutalising them without explaining their offences.
“See how he is cutting him with the cutlass,” one of the residents who recorded the incident said in pidgin English. What type of thing is this? Look at what the cops are doing. They broke into someone’s compound. Look at what the police are doing in Owerri. These people did nothing. They (police) storm the compound.”
The video was shared on Twitter by @ebe_tins, who stated, “These are Imo state university students who police are assaulting because they refuse to give out their phones to search.”
Imo State Police Public Relations Officer, Henry Okoye, responded to the incident by saying the state police command was aware of it and that an investigation was underway to identify the officers.
Hundreds of people have been killed since the crisis between the forces of the two rival generals broke out in the capital of Sudan ten days ago.
According to Onyeama, over 80 percent of Nigerians in Sudan are students.
Abubakar Babangida, president of the National Association of Nigerian Students in Sudan, told our correspondent last night that the evacuation of Nigerians stranded in the troubled country had not yet begun.
Babangida stated that he did not know when the stranded Nigerian students would be evacuated from the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, due to the poor quality of the local communication network.
However, he acknowledged that the Nigerian government was attempting to rescue the stranded students.
In the meantime, the Nigerian government announced on Tuesday the number of Nigerians who will be evacuated from Sudan.
In a joint statement, the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Geoffrey Onyeama and Sadiya Faruk, urged parents to advise their children to remain calm as concerted efforts were made to evacuate all Nigerians stranded in Sudan.
The statement, which was signed by the permanent secretaries of the two ministries, also advised Nigerian students to remain in contact with the Nigerian Embassy in Sudan for further instructions.
Due to the inherent dangers, the statement warned all Nigerian nationals against making the treacherous journey to the borders on their own.
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At the Nnobi roundabout in the Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State, an unidentified Catholic priest has reportedly been kidnapped.
A witness reported that the assailants ambushed a man driving a Lexus FX 300 with the number plate number Anambra GDD 882 PW who was travelling in the direction of Awka-Etiti.
“The attackers forcibly bundled the priest into their jeep, leaving his car steaming on the road, before fleeing,” an eyewitness reported.
Ikenga Tochukwu, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in Anambra State, stated that the incident had not been reported to his office when contacted.
Meanwhile, The Federal Government did not begin the evacuation of Nigerians stranded in war-torn Sudan on Tuesday.
On Sunday, Minister of Foreign Affairs Geoffrey Onyeama stated that the evacuation would begin on Tuesday but failed to do so.
Hundreds of people have been killed since the crisis between the forces of the two rival generals broke out in the capital of Sudan ten days ago.
According to Onyeama, over 80 percent of Nigerians in Sudan are students.
Abubakar Babangida, president of the National Association of Nigerian Students in Sudan, told our correspondent last night that the evacuation of Nigerians stranded in the troubled country had not yet begun.
Babangida stated that he did not know when the stranded Nigerian students would be evacuated from the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, due to the poor quality of the local communication network.
However, he acknowledged that the Nigerian government was attempting to rescue the stranded students.
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Detained Police officer, Taiye Atobiloye Who Abandoned Work Dies In Cell
Taiye Atobiloye, a police officer employed by the Kwara State Police Command, perished in a cell at the D Division of the Kogi State Police Command after being detained for being absent from duty for two days at the Zone 8 Command in Lokoja, Kogi State.
Atobiloye, whose service number was 232980 and who was assigned to the Oke Onigbin Division in Kwara State, was reportedly deployed for a month of Quick Intervention duty at the Zone 8 Command.
The police officer was reported to have been absent from duty for two days after his return to Lokoja and was later located.
As a result of his unauthorised absence, Atobiloye was incarcerated, according to our correspondent.
A source recounting the incident’s circumstances stated that Atobiloye languished in the cell for eight days, and that the police officer perished in custody.
The source stated, “Every month, the Zone 8 Command selects police officers from each division and assigns them to special duty in Zone 8 Command, Lokoja. After one month, the police officers return home.”
“So, Atobiloye, who was assigned to the Oke Onigbin Division, was one of the police officers assigned to the Zone 8 Command in Lokoja. However, when he returned to duty, he missed two days of work and was detained in a cell for approximately eight days.
“When police officers checked on him in the cell, they discovered he had collapsed and perished in the cell. At the cell where he was detained, only offending police officers are typically detained, so it is likely that he was alone.
In a Facebook post, Femi Igbekele, a relative of the deceased officer, lamented the events that led to Atobiloye’s death and stated that his family members, including his wife, were unable to reach him by phone after he departed for special duty.
The post stated, “AP No. 232980 Inspector Taiye Atobiloye, serving at the Kwara State Command and attached to the Oke Onigbin Division, was dispatched to Lokoja Zone 8 on a special assignment known as Quick Intervention.”
“For the past eight days, all of his family members have been calling his phone number, but he has not answered. His wife has also called him, but he has not answered, until the news reached his family that he was detained at the D (Division) Lokoja and died in the cell.”
Ruth Awi, a spokesperson for the Zone 8 Command who corroborated the development when contacted, stated that Atobiloye, after reporting for special duty at the command, absconded and was nowhere to be found for two days until police officers discovered him drunk.
She stated that the officer was detained for his own protection and that he died in custody.
She stated, “He was detained at the D Division in Lokoja, not at the Zonal Headquarters.” He reported to the Zonal Headquarters and then vanished into thin air; there are penalties for those who abandon their duties without justification. But in his case, he not only missed work, he was also inebriated when he was discovered.
“In order for the effects of the alcohol to wear off, the supervisor instructed him to remain in his cell for two days until he is able to answer questions about where he came from and where he went. Therefore, he was confined at the D Division for two or three days before we learned that he had surrendered.”
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Throughout his career, Davido has consistently incorporated captivating public performances into his repertoire, creating a spectacle that has become a defining characteristic of his brand. Whether softly emoting through his romantic cuts at wedding ceremonies, leading vociferous renditions of his songs at his own shows, or running through breathless live interpretations of his evergreen hits at arena-sized venues, Davido has elevated the art of live performance across his 11-year stint at the top of afrobeats.
More than any other city in the world, Lagos has often been ground zero for the singer’s level-ups and innovations in terms of performance. Almost every year since his breakout has featured a highly-anticipated performance — usually in December — to deepen his connection with a home audience that has played a critical role in propelling him to global attention. Last year was a break from that norm due to the heartbreaking passing of his three-year-old son which necessitated a needed reprieve from his role as afropop’s premier starter, if only for a while.
The arrival of Davido’s fourth album, Timeless, at the end of March always meant that things were going to get kicked up a notch as Davido returned to public life. With a favourable public reaction to the album, the prospect of those lively Davido performances making a return was basically a foregone conclusion. Last Sunday, the Davido Timeless Event rolled into Lagos at the Tafawa Balewa Square with thousands of people coming to celebrate an artist who has provided countless moments of joy for them. Here are six highlights from Davido’s Lagos Timeless concert.
Lagos was delighted to see Davido’s comeback
It had been nearly 18 months since Davido performed in Lagos, and there was palpable excitement in the days leading up to the Timeless concert. That enthusiasm was shared by a large crowd at Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS). Despite the fact that the event began hours after its scheduled 2 p.m. start time, the streets around TBS had been packed since the afternoon as people came out to celebrate Davido’s return. Once the event began, the biggest applause was reserved for Davido, who performed for over two hours, with fans enthusiastically singing both old and new songs and responding to every cue from the DMW boss.
Davido.Photo: Chinonso Ihekire.
Davido Timeless concert in Lagos: A world-class production
With so much riding on the Timeless Event, there was no way Davido would settle for a concert that would be forgotten quickly. He promised to put on a great show in a social media post. “To all of my Fans and Friends, I’m looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow,” he said. “We have set the stage for a world-class show like never before in the city of Lagos.”
That promise was kept, as every effort was made to provide a fitting event for his home audience. The time and effort put into making this a successful production were on display, from the massive stage outfitted with invisible screens that formed a replica of Lagos’ iconic National Theatre to well-defined sitting and standing areas and a sound system that worked flawlessly. Fans were able to enjoy live performances from Davido and his supporting cast, with the exception of ticketing issues.
A Timeless discography
Few people can boast the discography that Davido possesses. The 30-year-old’s discography is chock-full of songs that span genres, moods, and emotions. Davido’s nearly three-hour-long performance on Sunday demonstrated just how deeply rooted in afrobeats history and culture he is with fans who can correctly follow every song from the first second. The crowd was pumped up by songs like “Dami Duro,” “Back When,” “Gobe”, “Skelewu”, “Aye” and “FIA.”
With the eager response of the crowd and how easily songs from Timeless synced with other songs from Davido’s previous eras, the show was also a true measure of how well-accepted the new album has come. From opening his set with the emotional “LCND,” to having the crowd sing-along for “FEEL,” to closing with the Musa Keys-featuring “UNAVAILABLE,” Davido demonstrated the depths of a truly timeless discography he has built over the course of 12 years.
Davido and Asake.Photo: Chinonso Ihekire.
An electrifying Asake cameo
In the midst of a night filled with outstanding performances, YBNL’s Asake managed to capture the public’s attention and stand out. It didn’t take long for Davido to land on “NO COMPETITION,” his collab with Asake, after inviting guests from his Timeless album to share the stage with him during song performances. Some of the loudest applause of the night came when the “Sungba” singer jumped on stage to join Davido for his verse. Following that, Asake delighted the audience by performing two more of his own hits, “Joha” and “Terminator.”
We got to see the new and old DMW
The announcement that Davido would be refreshing the roster of his celebrated record label, DMW, was an intriguing subplot to the release of Timeless. Fans were introduced to the talented acts expected to lead the second iteration of his label, Morravey and Logos Olorim, who appeared on Timeless on “IN THE GARDEN” and “PICASSO,” respectively, as part of that announcement.
Sunday’s Timeless Event was their big break, as they shared the stage with Davido for live renditions of their songs, offering a glimpse into the talents that have made them Davido’s hand-picked proteges. Morravey and Logos Olori’s success, on the other hand, will undoubtedly build on the success of the DMW alumni who helped the label become one of the most influential Nigerian record labels of the 2010s. DMW alumni such as Mayorkun and Peruzzi were on the ground to treat the audience to some of their old hits as well as songs such as “The Best” and “Majesty,” reminding concert-goers of the timeless music made during DMW’s earlier years.
An Adeleke family party
Davido has repeatedly demonstrated that family and friends are an important part of his life. So it was no surprise to see members of the Adeleke family prominently featured at the Timeless Event. Davido’s cousins, B-Red and Sina Rambo, were given ample time to perform some of their songs, while their father, Osun state governor Ademola Jackson Adeleke, was given a special moment of recognition by Davido before the line dedicated to him on “OVER DEM”- “Who knows say Uncle Demola go become governor”- was performed with aplomb to an audience that shouted the line right back at Davido.
Davido and Asake embrace.Photo: Chinonso Ihekire.
The crowd at the Davido Timeless concert in Lagos.
Photo: Chinonso Ihekire.
Davido.
Photo: Chinonso Ihekire.
A man (Aremu Precious) holds a framed picture of himself and Davido at the concert.
Photo: Chinonso Ihekire.
A tattoo of Davido spotted in the crowd.
Photo: Chinonso Ihekire.
Davido.
Photo: Chinonso Ihekire.
Crowd smokers at the Davido concert in Lagos.
Photo: Chinonso Ihekire.
More of the crowd at the Davido Timeless concert in Lagos.
Photo: Chinonso Ihekire.
A fan sings along in the crowd at Davido Timeless concert in Lagos
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1)Today, Wednesday, the Federal Government will begin the evacuation of approximately 5,500 Nigerians, including students detained in Khartoum and other cities in Sudan. To facilitate the repatriation, the government has allocated N150 million for the rental of forty buses to transport its destitute citizens from Sudan to Cairo, Egypt.
2) The crisis in the Taraba State chapter of the All Progressives Congress took a dramatic turn on Tuesday, when the El-Suldi Ibrahim-led State Working Committee expelled David Kente, a candidate for governor in the just-concluded general elections. The party also suspended Jimkuta David, the senator-elect for Taraba South, for anti-party activities and recommended to the national secretariat that he be expelled from the party. Read More
3) President Muhammadu Buhari stated on Tuesday in Accra, Ghana, that Nigeria “extremely anticipates” the proposed joint Africa Naval Exercise of the Gulf of Guinea Commission on May 15, 2023 in Lagos. Regular meetings between the members of the Gulf of Guinea Commission were also cited as essential to attaining peace and security in the region.
4) Following the return of the president-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, some of the candidates for Senate President and other important positions in the 10th National Assembly have intensified their lobbying efforts. Some of the leading candidates for Senate President, including Senators Godswill Akpabio and Jibrin Barau, visited Tinubu at his Abuja residence yesterday.
5) The post-election crisis in the Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reached a new level as the State Working Committee of the party has announced the suspension of the Chairman, Hon Phillips Aivoji, and the Deputy Chairman, Hon Benedict Felix Tai.
6) The Labour Party, LP, warned yesterday that the self-proclaimed chairman of the party, Lamidi Apapa, has petitioned the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal to dismiss all cases filed by the party and its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, against President-elect Bola Tinubu. In a statement, Obiora Ifoh, national publicity secretary of the party, urged the tribunal to disregard Apapa. Read More
7) Yesterday, a notice motion was filed at the Court of Appeal in Abuja to prevent Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu from being inaugurated as Nigeria’s new president on May 29, 2023. Chief Ambrose Albert Owuru, a presidential candidate in the 2019 election and constitutional attorney, along with his political party, the Hope Democratic Party (HDP), filed the lawsuit marked CA/CV/259/2023.
8) Yesterday, the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, administered by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, for applicants to tertiary institutions began nationwide. While some candidates were fortunate enough to be assigned to centres where things generally ran smoothly, others had tales of disappointment and dissatisfaction to share.
9) Samad, a 23-year-old commercial tricycle operator, was killed in a cult conflict in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State. He was allegedly murdered by members of a covert cult. His killers deposited his body in front of a mosque in the Abayawo neighbourhood of Ilorin in the Ilorin East Local Government Area of the state, according to reports.
10) Taiye Atobiloye, a police officer with the Kwara State Police Command, perished in a cell at the Kogi State Police Command’s D Division after being detained for being absent from duty for two days at the Zone 8 Command in Lokoja, Kogi State.
The statement read, in part, “Regret to announce the passing of our iconic journalist Peter Enahoro “Peter Pan” today in London at the age of 88.” RIP.
“Also known by the pen name “Peter Pan” because of his popular column under that name in the New African magazine. He has been called “possibly Africa’s most well-known international journalist.”
The younger brother of the late politician and elder statesman of the First Republic, Chief Anthony Enahoro, Enahoro was a journalist, author, businessman, and publisher. He was born on January 21, 1935.
He attended the prestigious Government College in Ughelli, Delta State, and was a contemporary of JP Clark, Africa’s first English professor and renowned poet.
Enahoro was a pioneering journalist in Nigeria and worked for several newspapers, including the Nigerian Observer and the Daily Times. He also worked for the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) and the United Nations
In 1958, at the age of 23, he was appointed Editor of the highly influential Sunday Times, and in 1962, Editor of the Daily Paper, before becoming Editor-in-Chief in 1966. The author of the widely acclaimed 1966 book How To Be A Nigerian was appointed Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief of the Daily Times of Nigeria upon his return from a sojourn in the 1990s.
Enahoro was also a prolific author and wrote several books, including “How to Be a Nigerian” and “The Rise and Fall of Nigeria’s First Republic.”
Renowned singer, actor, and human rights activist Harry Belafonte passed away on Tuesday at the age of 96 due to congestive heart failure. He was a trailblazer in breaking down racial barriers and skillfully balanced his activism with his artistry, which captivated audiences worldwide.
Renowned entertainer and EGOT holder, Harry Belafonte, passed away at his residence in New York, as confirmed by his publicist. Belafonte had won the prestigious Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony awards during his illustrious career.
Harry Belafonte was a performer who exuded style, class, and charisma. During the 1950s, the recordings made by the artist for RCA Victor, notably his rendition of the Jamaican folk melody “Day-O” (also referred to as “The Banana Boat Song”), sparked a widespread fascination with calypso music. Belafonte’s charming appearance and his unbuttoned shirt that revealed his chest were highly admired by both Black and white audiences during a time when America was still largely segregated.
Harry Belafonte, the renowned singer and social activist, was born in the vibrant neighbourhood of Harlem. The individual’s parents hailed from the Caribbean, with his mother being of Jamaican descent and his father originating from the island of Martinique. Raised by his mother, a cleaning lady, he returned to her homeland of Jamaica and immersed himself in the local culture.
According to NPR, the singer revealed in 2011 that his rendition of “The Banana Boat Song” was influenced by the street vendors’ melodies he had heard.
According to him, the composition is categorised as a work song. The story centres around male workers who endure long hours of physical labour, resulting in excessive perspiration, while receiving inadequate compensation for their efforts. The workers are requesting the presence of the tallyman to provide an accurate calculation of their labour: ‘Please tally the quantity of bananas I’ve harvested, so that I may receive rightful compensation.’ According to the artist, when individuals sing and dance joyfully to a particular song, they may not fully comprehend the underlying message unless they take the time to analyse the lyrics. The song in question is believed to be a work song that conveys a message of rebellion.
The rebellious song proved to be a huge success. Calypso, the album, achieved remarkable success by topping the newly introduced album charts of Billboard for multiple weeks in 1956.
Harry Belafonte, a renowned musician and actor, reportedly left high school and enlisted in the Navy several years ago. Following his service in World War II, he found employment as an assistant to a caretaker. However, his life took an unexpected turn when he received tickets to attend a performance at the American Negro Theatre. The individual was completely engrossed.
During his training, he was joined by renowned actors Sidney Poitier and Ruby Dee. In addition, he began performing as a singer in various clubs. In a short period of time, he secured a recording contract.
In 1954, a Tony Award was won by him for his work in the revue titled “John Murray Anderson’s Almanack: A Musical Harlequinade.” The individual in question has graced both the silver screen and television screens, showcasing their talents in acting and entertainment. In 1959, CBS granted him a one-hour show. The Revlon Revue: Tonight With Belafonte, a show featuring a diverse cast of Black and white performers, showcased an array of dance numbers and folk songs. In a historic moment, the programme was awarded an Emmy Award, marking the first time an African American has received this prestigious accolade.
According to sources, Revlon has reportedly requested additional shows from him. Belafonte has revealed that CBS stations located in the Southern region of the United States expressed their dissatisfaction with the integrated cast of the network. According to his statements in interviews, he was requested to create a project that solely featured Black individuals. According to the individual, they declined and subsequently departed from the programme.
Harry Belafonte, a renowned singer and actor, was a close confidant of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In 1963, he played a key role in the organisation of the Freedom March on Washington, during which King delivered his iconic “I Have A Dream” speech.
According to Clarence Jones, one of the drafters of the speech, in a 2011 interview with NPR’s Fresh Air, it was Harry Belafonte who provided guidance on how to effectively utilise the influence of television. According to Jones, the individual stated that it was important to view the event not only as a march, but also as a media spectacle. Harry was tasked with organising the ‘celebrity delegation,’ comprising numerous Hollywood stars and performing artists. The individual in question was insistent that a specific strategic location on the podium be occupied by a particular group, as they were aware that the television cameras would focus on them. The individual expressed a desire to strategically position themselves in order to capture both the attention of the celebrities and the essence of the march and other performers in the same frame.
During Dr King’s incarceration in a Birmingham jail, Harry Belafonte spearheaded efforts to raise funds for his bail. In her autobiography, Coretta Scott King expressed gratitude towards Harry for his unwavering support during difficult times. She wrote, “His generous heart wide-open, Harry has always come to our aid whenever we got into trouble or when tragedy struck.”
The relationship between Harry Belafonte and the King family became strained when the singer and actor filed a lawsuit against Martin Luther King Jr.’s estate in 2013. Belafonte attempted to auction off three documents that King had given him in order to raise funds for nonprofit work. The family accused Belafonte of “wrongfully acquiring” the documents, leading to a legal dispute. The legal dispute between Belafonte and the estate was resolved outside of court the following year, resulting in Belafonte retaining possession of the materials.
Belafonte has been recognised with several accolades for his contributions to both humanitarian causes and the arts over the course of his career. In addition, he played a key role in coordinating Nelson Mandela’s initial visit to the United States following his release from incarceration.
The individual in question was known for being a vocal opponent of those in positions of authority, including former President Barack Obama. In fact, he publicly reprimanded Obama for what he perceived as a lack of attention to the needs of impoverished individuals. During an interview, the individual specifically mentioned Jay-Z and Beyonce, both African American artists, and accused them of neglecting their social responsibilities. In his track “Nickels And Dimes,” Jay-Z issued a response, stating “Mr. Day-O, major fail.” The reconciliation between the two men eventually took place.
Renowned activist Harry Belafonte remained committed to his cause well into his 90s. During an interview with NPR in 2011, he revealed that this was a valuable lesson he learned from his mother.
She displayed a remarkable level of tenacity when it came to preserving her dignity, refusing to let it be trampled upon. During a conversation, she recounted a day where she had difficulty securing employment. With tears welling up in her eyes, she passionately urged, “It’s crucial to never turn a blind eye to injustice.”
Belafonte’s close friend Sidney Poitier once described him as a “invaluable energy force” and a person who always displayed courage.
Renowned singer and activist Harry Belafonte is survived by his wife, Pamela Frank, along with four children, two stepchildren, and eight grandchildren.
Renowned R&B artist Robert Sylvester Kelly, who is widely known as R. Kelly, has been transferred to a correctional facility in North Carolina, USA. He is set to serve a 30-year jail term for various sexual misconduct charges.
Last week, the US Federal Bureau of Prisons announced that the Federal Correctional Institution in Butner, North Carolina, received a new inmate. The inmate was transferred from the Metropolitan Correctional Centre in Chicago.
In a recent development, R. Kelly has been handed a one-year prison sentence for his federal child pornography and child enticement charges in Chicago.
In a recent development, it has been reported that R. Kelly is facing an additional sentence on top of the 30-year term he is already serving for a distinct conviction in New York.
In September, a federal jury in Chicago found the singer guilty on six counts of sexual abuse against three women.
Three women, identified only by their pseudonyms, Jane, Pauline, and Nia, have given their testimonies on video.
In addition, the jury acquitted him of charges of enticement related to two other accusers, Tracy and Brittany.
In a recent development, the singer has been cleared of seven additional charges, including obstruction of justice. Along with two of his associates, he was accused of manipulating his 2008 child pornography trial in Cook County.
R. Kelly Profile
R. Kelly is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and former professional basketball player. He is known for his work in the R&B and hip-hop genres and is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, having sold over 75 million records worldwide.
He has released 12 studio albums, including the multi-platinum-selling TP-2.com, which spawned the hit single “I Believe I Can Fly”. He has also released several successful compilation albums, including The R. in R&B Collection, Vol. 1 and The R. in R&B Collection, Vol. 2. He has also written and produced songs for a variety of artists, including Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, and Celine Dion. In addition to his music career, Kelly has also acted in films, including the 2002 film The Best Man.
He has also been the subject of numerous controversies, including allegations of sexual misconduct and abuse. Despite these controversies, Kelly has continued to be a successful artist, with his most recent album, The Buffet, debuting at number three on the Billboard 200 chart.
R. Kelly has been the subject of numerous allegations of sexual misconduct, including the widely publicised accusation that he had sex with and videotaped an underage girl. In 2002, Kelly was indicted on 21 counts of child pornography but was acquitted of all charges in 2008.
In 2017, a BBC documentary titled R. Kelly: Sex, Girls, and Videotapes alleged that Kelly was holding several women against their will in an abusive “cult”. In 2019, Kelly was arrested and charged with 10 counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse.
He has denied all allegations of sexual misconduct and has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
In 2020, Kelly was charged with 13 additional federal counts of racketeering, kidnapping, forced labour, and the sexual exploitation of a child. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
Powerful Nigerian monarch, Oba Elijah Abiodun Olorunnisola, dies after 33 years on throne
On Tuesday, the Ekiti State Government described the passing of the Onikogosi of Ikogosi -Ekiti, Oba Elijah Abiodun Olorunnisola, as agonising.
The government described the reign of the departed monarch as peaceful and progressive, encouraging his council members to maintain the pace and expedite the process for a smooth succession.
The monarch of the Otutubiosun royal dynasty passed away recently at the age of 97 and after 33 years of reign.
Biodun Oyebanji, the governor of Ekiti State, is a native of Ikogosi-Ekiti, Ekiti West Local Government Area, a community renowned and respected as a world-class resort centre where cold and mild springs converge.
On Tuesday, the Deputy Governor of Ekiti State, Chief (Mrs.) Monisade Afuye, conveyed the condolence message during a visit to Onikogosi’s palace in Ekiti West Local Government Area.
Mrs. Afuye sympathised with Governor Oyebanji and members of the Onikogosi-in-council on the passing of the traditional ruler, whom she described as a champion of peace and development during his tenure, when she addressed the monarch’s widow, Olori Funmilayo Olorunnisola, who received the entourage.
In a statement released by his Media Assistant, Victor Ogunje, the Deputy Governor stated that Governor Oyebanji should have visited the palace since the official announcement of the monarch’s death, but was unable to do so because he is presently engaged in official duties outside of Ekiti.
The Deputy Governor, who praised the late monarch’s exemplary service to Ikogosi, said, “On behalf of the Ekiti State Government, I sympathise with you on the passing of our venerated monarch, Oba Elijah Olorunnisola, a well-known peacemaker in the State Traditional Council.
Even though Kabiyesi is not typically mourned in Yoruba culture, there is no way we won’t miss Oba Olorunnisola, who had a propensity for love, peace, and progress. We are certain that he will be greatly mourned.
“We implore you to approach the current situation with composure. We should accept the fact that Kabiyesi has joined his ancestors after meritoriously serving you. There is nothing that can be done. We ask God to sustain the family he left behind.
“Rather than lamenting Kabiyesi’s passing, you should pray for the land’s advancement and development beyond what he left behind. Kabiyesi was fortunate to have lived so long and to have ruled for more than three decades. These uncommon opportunities merit celebration.
“We must also pray for a tranquil ascent onto the empty stool. God will replace the void he left for you, and those of you who remained should continue where he left off.
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Here are full details about the Tomama Datwarrigirl Biography, Age, Husband, Wiki, Real Name, Net Worth, Facts
Well, Oluwatoyin Albert is a Nigerian entertainer who goes by the popular stage name Datwarrigirl. She is an actress, dancer, and comedian.
Hailing from Ondo state in the southwest region of Nigeria, she spent her formative years in Warri, Delta state. In 2014, she majored in dance and drama and graduated from the Department of Theatre Arts at Delta State University.
Oluwatoyin Albert DatWarriGirl Biography, Wiki, Profile
Real Name
Oluwatoyin Albert
Popular Name
DatWarriGirl
Date of Birth
26 December, 1988
Age
36 Years (2024)
State of Origin
Ondo State
Nationality
Nigeria
Religion
Christian
Tribe
Yoruba
Occupation
Comedienne, OAP
Net Worth
Over $350,000
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Datwarrigirl, Oluwatoyin Albert, is a television host, stand-up comedian, dancer, and actress. Back in 2010, the great talent began her career as a dancer rather than a comedienne. Her career as a comedienne, on the other handOn-Airn in 2017 and has since skyrocketed to the top.
She is a Naija 102.7fm On Air Personality (OAP).
DatWarriGirl began her career as a stand-up comedian. Her Instagram account now has over 500,000 followers thanks to her comedic skits.
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Oluwatoyin Albert, a.k.a. Datwarrigirl, promotes her skits on Instagram. She has over 500,000 Instagram followers thanks to her comedy skit videos. Her Instagram handle is @DATWARRIGIRL.
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Oluwatoyin Albert is regarded as one of the entertainment industry’s wealthiest and most powerful figures. Her market value is estimated to be over USD 350,000. Her estimate is based on her overall accomplishments. She makes a living as an actress, comedian, and television host.
Disregard Apapa’s Letter Seeking Withdrawal Of Obi’s Cases Against Tinubu, LP Tells Tribunal
On Tuesday, the Labour Party (LP) voiced concern over a move by a self-proclaimed factional chairman of the party, Lamidi Apapa, who asked the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal to dismiss all cases brought by his party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, against the victory of Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the February 25, 2023 election.
Obiora Ifoh, the interim National Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party, issued a statement on Tuesday urging the Abuja Tribunal to disregard the “antics” of suspended Labour Party Deputy National Chairman Apapa.
“By means of this proclamation, we are informing all branches of the judicial system, including tribunals and courts, to disregard the ignoble antics of these compromised suspended party members.
We also request that the police, DSS, and EFCC apprehend these enemies of democracy,” he said in a statement posted on the party’s website.
Ifoh stated that Apapa and his co-travelers are frantic to please their paymasters, who are intent on threatening the democracy of Nigeria.
“Appealing to the tribunals to withdraw all cases filed by Labour Party candidates across the board is the height of subterfuge and duplicity, and Nigerians will resist this scheme to plunge the nation into needless chaos.
“Their actions demonstrate that they are working against the party and to bring about its demise. If they claim to have issues with the national leadership of the party, will they also claim to have issues with the party’s candidates? What offence have the party’s candidates committed that has prompted them to withdraw their cases from the tribunal?
“Therefore, the leadership of the Labour Party requests that all tribunals disregard any correspondence from our suspended National Legal Adviser, Samuel Akingbade, stating that all of our cases are to be withdrawn.
“We are also requesting that the presidential election tribunal disregard letters from these former party officials requesting that HE Peter Obi’s petition be withdrawn,” the statement noted.
Following a new legal dispute within the party, Apapa declared himself the national chairman of the LP earlier in April. In response to the development, Labour Party state chairmen in the 36 federated states disowned the factional leadership and threw their support behind Julius Abure as party leader.
Apapa insisted, however, that he is the national leader of the party, as the court had suspended Abure and other national officers. “If that has occurred, what else is possible?” “The next person should take over,” he said on Sunday Politics on Channels Television.
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