Mr Ibu’s leg amputated after seven surgeries

One of the legs of actor John Okafor, popularly known as Mr. Ibu, has been amputated. This was disclosed in a post on his Instagram account on Monday, November 6. It was stated that the actor underwent seven successful surgeries, but one of his legs had to be amputated to keep him alive and aid his recovery process. The post …

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August24news Presents Frame Of 80 Distinguished Lagos Women to First Lady, Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu

Publisher of Nigerian popular online news platform, August24news.com Mr. Ajagbe Adeyemi Teslim has presented a 40 by 72 inches modern frame displaying the faces and profiles of 80 distinguished female political office holders in Lagos State from 1999 to 2023 to the First lady of the state, Her Excellency, Dr (Mrs) Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu. The frame was tagged; “President Bola Ahmed …

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Mohbad death: Court grants Naira Marley, Sam Larry N20m bail

A Magistrate’s Court sitting in Yaba, Lagos State, has granted  singer, Azeez Fashola, also known as Naira Marley, and Lagos socialite, Balogun Eletu, known as Sam Larry bail in the sum of N20m. The court released the duo on Monday with three responsible duties. Recall Naira Marley, Sam Larry and two others were on October 6 arraigned and remanded over …

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Soldiers rescue woman from committing suicide in Lagos Lagoon

Nigerian Army (NA) soldiers operating under 81 Division NA have successfully prevented a suicide attempt by one Mrs Francesca Spark who plunged into the Lagos Lagoon around 81 Division Officers’ Mess, Marina Lagos in an attempt to take her own life. Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Lt. Col Olabisi Ayeni made this known on Monday in a statement. He …

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FULL LIST: Rema, Nicki Minaj, Doja Cat Win Big At 2023 MTV EMAs

Nigerian singer Divine Ikubor, aka Rema, alongside international acts Doja Cat, Nicki Minaj and Taylor Swift, emerged winners at the 2023 MTV EMAs. Rema, who beat Afrobeats heavyweights David Adeleke, aka Davido, and Damini Ogulu, aka Burna Boy, to clinch the award for the newly-added best Afrobeats category, was nominated alongside Asake, Aya Nakamura, and Ayra Starr. The event was …

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Lagos Seals Shopping Mall Over Filthy Environment, Others

The Lagos State Waste Management Authority, in collaboration with Kick Against Indiscipline, on Sunday sealed Ogba shopping mall over a filthy environment, and poor waste disposal, among other environmental violations. A spokesperson for the state’s Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, Kunle Adeshina, made this known on his X page on Sunday. Sharing photos from the exercise, he wrote, “Operatives …

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‘Bunch of useless men’ –  Ayra Starr slams netizens criticizing her ‘skimpy’ outfit 

Nigerian singer, Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, better known as Ayra Starr, has slammed some of her followers for their comments about her skimpy outfit in a show in Stockholm, Sweden. Some of the singer’s followers on Twitter (X) took offense when the ‘Rush’ crooner posted pictures and a video from the performance in which she was seen wearing a little pink …

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