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Banky W Writes Touchy Note for Adesua as They Celebrate Wedding Anniversary

26Nov

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Celebration, Music, News, Nigeria

Banky W Writes Touchy Note for Adesua as They Celebrate Wedding Anniversary

Musician and politician, Banky W and his heartthrob Adesua Etomi-Wellington on Thursday (today) celebrated their third wedding anniversary. The singer who shared a video of their love story so far took to Instagram to profess love to his wife. Banky W in a post seen by African News Today, titled “Can ‘being in love’ sustain a marriage?” said that marrying Adesua is the second-best decision he has made, noting that the best was re-dedicating his life to Christ. He wrote, “3 years ago, Susu and I made the decision to love each other forever. But the only reason forever is even possible, is because we made the decision to make God our foundation. And while a foundation is the part of the house that people don't see, it's by far the most important. “Because you can fix cracks in th...

Peter Okoye, Falz, AY, Banky W, Others, Show Off Dance Moves At William Uchemba’s Wedding (Video)

22Nov

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Celebration, Lifestyle, News, Nigeria

Peter Okoye, Falz, AY, Banky W, Others, Show Off Dance Moves At William Uchemba’s Wedding (Video)

Top Nigerian celebrities graced the wedding ceremony of actor and comedian, Williams Uchemba who wedded his heartthrob, Brunella Oscar on Saturday. Rapper Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, Peter Okoye, AY, and Banky W among others were caught on camera displaying their dance moves during the wedding ceremony of the Abia State born star actor. Williams and his wife tied the knot at the Dominion City Church, Lekki Epe expressway on Saturday, November 21, 2020. The lavish event was attended by close friends, celebrities, and family members of the couple. The couple had their traditional wedding in Anambra state last Sunday, November 15. https://youtu.be/sovdyUA_YFU

FG Declares Thursday Public holiday to Mark Eid-el Maolud Celebration

28Oct

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Celebration, News, Nigeria, Photos, Religion

FG Declares Thursday Public holiday to Mark Eid-el Maolud Celebration

The Federal Government (FG) has declared Thursday as a public holiday to celebrate this year’s Eid-el Maolud. The celebration is in commemoration of the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. This was disclosed by Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Raud Aregbesola on behalf of the government who congratulated all Muslims on the occasion of this year’s Eid. Spokesperson of the Ministry of Interior, Mohammed Manga in a statement on Tuesday titled, ‘FG declares Thursday, October 29, 2020 public holiday to mark Eidul Mawlid celebration,’ made the announcement. The minister urged Nigerians, particularly Muslims to eschew all forms of lawlessness and violence as witnessed across the country recently. Aregbesola added that Nigeria is the pride of the black race and should provide responsible l...

Gowon, Jonathan Join Buhari at Independence Ceremony

2Oct

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Celebration, News, Nigeria

Gowon, Jonathan Join Buhari at Independence Ceremony

Former Nigeria leaders Yakubu Gowon and Goodluck Jonathan were among the dignitaries that joined President Muhammadu Buhari at the 60th Independence anniversary celebration on Thursday in Abuja. The President's wife, Aisha and wife of former President Jonathan, Dame Patience were also at the event held at the Eagle Square. The Vice President Yemi Osinbajo also led other top dignitaries including Senate President Ahmad Lawan, his House of Representative counterpart, Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila and Chief Justice Tanko Muhammad. President Buhari had arrived the venue at 10am after which he reviewed a mounted parade from a soapbox. Afterwards, he was escorted to inspect the guards in a parade in an open van. The parade comprised of members of the Armed Forces – the Army, Ai...

30Sep

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Celebration, News, Nigeria

Independence Day: Buhari to Address Nigerians from Eagle Square

President Muhammadu Buhari will on Thursday October 1 address Nigerians from the Eagle Square in Abuja as part of the activities earmarked to commemorate the nation’s Independence Day Anniversary celebration According to a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, the open air address will take place after an anniversary parade and will replace the traditional early morning radio and television broadcast. The statement reads: “As part of activities commemorating the 60th Independence Anniversary of the country, President Muhammadu Buhari will address the nation from the Eagle Square, Abuja, on Thursday, October 1, 2020. “The live address will commence after the Anniversary Parade beginning at 10am which will b...

Breaking: FG Declares October 1 Public Holiday

29Sep

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Celebration, News, Nigeria

Breaking: FG Declares October 1 Public Holiday

The Federal Government on Tuesday declared Thursday, October 1, as a public holiday in commemoration of Nigeria’s 60th Independence anniversary. The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, expressed the commitment of the government in the socio-economic transformation of the country while congratulating Nigerians on the celebration of the country’s Diamond Jubilee. This was contained in a statement titled, ‘FG Declares Thursday, October 1, 2020, Public Holiday To Mark Nigeria’s 60th Independence Anniversary’ and signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Georgina Ehuriah. The statement reads: “Though celebrating sixty years of independence really calls for pomp and pageantry, but with the...

Money Rain at Wedding of President Buhari’s Daughter, Hanan (See Video)

6Sep

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Celebration, Covid-19, News, Nigeria

Money Rain at Wedding of President Buhari’s Daughter, Hanan (See Video)

There was no shortage of spectacular scenes as President Muhammadu Buhari’s daughter, Hanan and her groom, Mohammed Turad wedded on Friday. The lavish wedding which had its planners flown in from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, according to reports by Sahara Reporters saw the rain of naira as guests sprayed money on the couple during their dance. The extravagant ceremony comes on the heels of increment of the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol by President Buhari’s administration from N145 to N160, causing attendant hardship on many households in the country. In a video of the lavish ceremony tagged 'The First Wedding' for being the first of its kind to hold inside Aso Villa, Nigeria's seat of power, and seen by AfricaNewsTodays, guests were seen gathered c...

Regina Daniels’ Baby is Nollywood Baby of the Year – Actors Guild of Nigeria

6Jul

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Celebration, Movies and Films, Nigeria

Regina Daniels’ Baby is Nollywood Baby of the Year – Actors Guild of Nigeria

The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has declared child of Nollywood actress, Reginal Daniels as the movie industry’s baby of the year. The President of the Actors Guild, Emeka Rollas made the remark on a courtesy call to the actress and her billionaire husband at their Abuja residence. “This is our baby, Nollywood baby of the year, we are here to rejoice with your family” Emeka Rollas declared. Regina Daniel and her husband Ned Nwoko welcomed a baby boy on 29 June, 2020. The AGN delegation felicitated with the family and presented gift items to them. https://youtu.be/Cm5iJbtRE6I

Kwanzaa – Our Tool to Push Away the Looming Darkness

24Dec

By Ndidi UwechueNo Comments

Africa, Celebration, Lifestyle, News, Nigeria, Religion

Kwanzaa – Our Tool to Push Away the Looming Darkness

24th December 2019 When explorers, missionaries and historians described Africa as the “Dark Continent” we condemned them as being antinubianists (Antinubianism is racism specifically against Black people). However, now in the 21st century many concerned voices, from Africa, from Europe and from Asia are talking about the looming threat of darkness hanging over Sub-Saharan Africa. Some say we have already entered the darkness. Others say we are on the very verge of it. What seems to be agreed upon is that this darkness WILL BE PERMANENT IF INTERVENTIONS ARE NOT TAKEN UP. Let us first define this darkness. Reports, analyses and statistics abound pointing to a resources-rich Continent yet with an inability to govern its people well, or feed its people well, or generally cater for even ...

Lagos Continues Sale of Lake Rice Despite End of the Eid Celebrations

15Aug

By Debo OmilaniNo Comments

Agriculture, Celebration, Lagos News, News, Nigeria

Lagos Continues Sale of Lake Rice Despite End of the Eid Celebrations

The Lagos State Government has said the sales of its popular brand, Lake Rice, will continue at all designated centres across the State despite the end of the Eid celebrations. While speaking on the reason for the continuous sales of the rice, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Dr. Olayiwole Onasanya affirmed that the products are available at various centres across the State including the Agricultural Development Authority Complex, Oko-Oba; Lagos State Agriculture Inputs Supply Authority (LAISA), Ojo and the Blue Roof at LTV Complex, Agidingbi, Ikeja. The Permanent Secretary added that the product is also available at the Lake Rice Sales Center at Temu Farm Service Center, Epe; Odogunyan Farm Service Center, Ikorodu; Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere; Ministry of Agricul...