Burna Boy fell off the stage during a recent performance and videos of the fall are circulating online, with viewers giving their take.
The singer was performing his song "Shayo" when he staggered and fell.
His security rushed to help steady him as the crowd screamed.
He was fine and continued singing like nothing happened.
Some have blamed the fall on alcohol, alleging he was drunk. Others blamed it on his shoe.
Lagos State police have raided the popular Fela Shrine and its environs in Ikeja, arresting several suspects for illegal drug peddling, hooliganism, and criminal activities.
The police arrested at least 124 suspects alleged to have converted the area into hard drug markets and liquor- stands located on the road, causing serious environmental risks.
The night raid, led by the Chief Superintendent of Police, CSP, Adetayo Akerele, took place over the weekend at night time.
Akerele said; “The activities of these suspected criminals at Aminkanle Area of Agbado, Jobi Fele Road by African Shrine, and NerdC Street, especially at night are dangerous to humanity at all levels. The clean-up became necessary in the interest of environmental serenity, safety, sanity and maintenance of Lagos State’s Mega City status.
“They sell all manner of drugs indiscriminately there which is counter-productive to the society and they also contribute immensely to traffic build-up on adjoining roads at night when workers who have spent all day at work still shave to spend hours to get home. It is unfair to residents of this area and we will ensure that it is completely stamped out.”
It appears Davido's face is one of the last faces Nkechi Blessing Sunday sees before she goes to bed.
The actress shared a video of herself praying while kneeling by her bedside.
However, viewers were more focused on a drawing hanging above her bed.
It was an artwork of a photo Nkechi took with Davido when they met.
Followers have slammed Nkechi, asking if Davido is her family member or God for her to frame his drawing and give it pride of place.
Nkechi reacted to some of the critics but ignored others.
Paris 2024 organiser, Anne Descamps has apologised to the Catholics and other Christian groups for any offence caused by religious depictions of Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper painting with drag queens, a transgender model and a singer made up as the Greek god of wine.
The parody of the biblical scene, performed against the backdrop of the River Seine, was intended to interpret Dionysus and raise awareness “of the absurdity of violence between human beings”, organisers explained on X.
The committee was forced to apologise after the performance caused outrage among Catholics, Christian groups, and conservative politicians around the world.
In a press conference on Sunday, Descamps apologised for any offence caused and insisted that the ceremony intended to 'celebrate community tolerance'.
'Clearly there was never an intention to show disrespect to any religious group,' she said. On the contrary, I think Thomas Jolly did try to intend to celebrate community tolerance. We believe this ambition was achieved, if people have taken any offence, we of course are really sorry.'
The International Olympic Committee later said in a statement: 'The IOC has taken note of and welcomes the clarification given by the Paris 2024 Organising Committee regarding the Opening Ceremony.
'In the daily press briefing, the Organising Committee said that there was never any intention to show disrespect towards any religious group or belief.
'They reiterated that their intention with the Opening Ceremony was always to celebrate community and tolerance. The Organising Committee also said that if anyone was offended by certain scenes, this was completely unintentional and they were sorry.'
Sunday's apology came after thousands of social media users threatened to boycott the Paris Games because of the opening ceremony.
Peter Obi, the Labour Party's presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections has reacted after his trusted ally Kenneth Okonkwo lashed out at him while dumping the Party.
Recall that Kenneth Okonkwo, an actor turned politician, announced his exit from Labour Party on Sunday, July 28, over the lingering internal strife and leadership crisis threatening to tear the party apart.
He also had some choice words for Obi in the statement he released (read here).
After Okonkwo, who was the party’s Presidential Campaign Council spokesman, announced his resignation, the party’s leadership described him as one of the moles in their camp.
However, reacting to the development, Obi, said despite dumping the labour party, Okonkwo remains his trusted ally.
He wrote on X: "Yesterday, I read my dear brother Kenneth Okonkwo's open letter in which he expressed differing views with me on the skirmishes in our party. And today I saw various responses to the letter.
"I want to therefore categorically and emphatically declare that Barrister Okonkwo remains my beloved brother and a trusted ally. I sternly caution against referring to him as a mole or making any negative remarks.
"Barr. Kenneth Okonkwo has stood by me through thick and thin, and his loyalty and commitment cannot be overstated or diminished.
"Disagreements and differing opinions are a natural part of any group, society, or movement, and it is essential to maintain a level of respect and decorum even when we disagree.
"Having differing views does not make someone an enemy, and it is crucial to engage in constructive dialogue rather than resorting to personal attacks or negative remarks.
"In fact, to me personally, I don't want to work with anyone who always agrees with me, because as a leader, learning and listening are critical components of leadership. I want to listen to those who have different opinions and try to convince them otherwise or take their advice if it is better.
"I urge all believers of a New Nigeria to remain strong, resilient, and focused, and to refrain from discouragement or negative remarks towards Barrister Kenneth Okonkwo or anyone who leaves or disagrees with our views, strategies or tactics.
"My message is clear and simple: unity, respect, and civility must prevail, even in the face of disagreement and variance."
Writer Solomon Buchi has berated gospel artistes who infuse ‘trendy and secular musical phrases’' into their ministrations. Buchi stated this while reacting to a video of gospel artiste and Oni Iduro crooner, Yinka Alaseyori, infusing ‘Gwo Gwo Gwo’ melody during her performance in a Lagos-based church last Friday.
Reacting to the video, Buchi wrote
''It’s sad to see ‘gospel ministers’ incorporate trendy and secular musical phrases into their ministrations. This isn’t gospel music, neither is it a ministration. It’s just emotionalism; employing every possible means to gyrate listeners. I’m sick of it!
Some ministers also incorporated the 12345678 trend into praise and worship, and it should be frowned upon. We are offering praise to God who deserves the maximum reverence. Stop soiling the sacrosanctity of our faith.
It’s high time we called some gospel musicians what they are— they are just entertainers riding on the wave of the Christian faith. They’re not ministers, and that’s fine.''
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The Sole Administrator of Sabon Birni LGA, Garba Umar Kaba, who confirmed the incident said they were abducted on Saturday, July 27, 2024, near Kwanan Maharba while returning from Sokoto.
“I don’t know the exact time the incident happened, but according to the briefings obtained from security operatives, they were abducted at Kwanan Maharba while coming back from Sokoto,” he said.
“We are still waiting for their (gunmen) call in order to know why they abducted them and what they want."
He decried the incessant attacks on their communities despite their sustained efforts to tackle insecurity in the area
"We have been supporting security operatives to patrol our communities but we are still recording incidences of abduction and attacks.”
Bawa was the District Head of Sabon Birni before his redeployment to Gatawa by the present administration in the state.
Gospel comedian, Arole, has tackled people who are saying that the BBNaija show is ungodly and should not be encouraged. In a post shared on his page, Arole argued that nobody can tell the organizers of the show what kind of show to do if they did not sponsor it.
He stated that there are billionaires in the Christian fold in Nigeria and they should be able to bring out money to organize Christians shows. Read his post below.
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Following the release of a TikTok video that occupied the social media space, stimulating violence in connection with the planned nationwide protest, the Plateau State Police Command has trailed and arrested the alleged author of the inciting video.
In a statement released, the spokesperson of the command, ASP Alfred Alabo, said on July 27, the attention of the Command was drawn to the video from the TikTok account, identified as "Dam-Mallam68".
Alabo said the suspect in the video was seen assertively inciting the public to attack security operatives and burn down critical State and private infrastructures in Plateau State as part of the activities for the protest.
He said that based on the strength of the information, the Plateau State Commissioner of Police, CP Emmanuel Olugbemiga Adesina, ordered the source of the video to be traced and arrested.
‘’Consequently, on 28/07/2024 around 11:30 AM, one Suleiman Yakubu (male, aged 34 years) of Jos North, Plateau State who appeared in the viral video was picked at Ahmadu Bello Way, Jos through an impeccable informant. While in our custody, the suspect confessed to being the one in the scatheful video. Meanwhile, the investigation is still ongoing.''
Alabo stated that in view of the above, the Commissioner of Police wishes to state that the Police will intensely resist any attempt by mischief makers to plunge the State into chaos. He stressed the need for peace to remain untempered in the State amidst the before, during and after the protest.
‘’The Plateau State Commissioner of Police also urges the good people of Plateau State to be law abiding and refrain from making inciting comments that will threaten peace and security in the State.
The CP encourages residents of the State to report any suspicious activities to the following GSM numbers:
POLICE CONTROL ROOM EMERGENCY NUMBERS:
07059473022
08038907662
08075391844
09053872296
Members of the general public are also advised to report any misconduct of our officers within the State through the following numbers:
PLATEAU STATE COMPLAINT RESPONSE UNIT (CRU) NUMBERS:
08060545670 (PPRO)
08037681026
08067884627
08069638786
08066709795.''
Irish music legend, Sinead O'Connor's exact cause of de@th has been revealed one year after she tragically passed away, at age 56, from 'natural causes' in London on July 26, 2023.
The Irish Independent has obtained a copy of the Grammy-winning Irish singer's death certificate, which revealed she died from 'exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and bronchial asthma together with low-grade lower respiratory tract infection.'
Sinéad's ex-husband #1 John Reynolds formally registered her death last Wednesday in Lambeth, and it was certified by Inner South London senior coroner Julian Morris.
O'Connor had been found 'unresponsive' after police were called to her flat in Herne Hill.
Police were called just before 11am on July 26 to Ms O'Connor's home in the SE24 area of London, which covers genteel Herne Hill and sits between Brixton and Dulwich.
The thrice-divorced mother-of-four died 18 months after her beloved 17-year-old son Shane Lunny took his own life in 2022 after escaping the hospital.
In her last Tweet, O'Connor posted a photo of Shane and said: 'Been living as undead night creature since. He was the love of my life, the lamp of my soul.
'We were one soul in two halves. He was the only person who ever loved me unconditionally. I am lost in the bardo without him.'
Actress Destiny Etiko has tackled some Nigerians who are excited over the return of the Big Brother Naija show despite the prevailing economic hardship. In a post shared on her page, Destiny expressed shock that people still have money to purchase data to watch and participate in the show.
The actress said her worry is however for the poor masses. She stressed that crime and insecurity is currently the order of the day and people have remained claim about it.
Read what she wrote below
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Gunmen suspected to be hoodlums attacked a Nigeria Customs Service patrol base in Koko, Kebbi State, k!lling one officer and abducting one other in the process.
The Public Relations Officer, Kebbi Area Command, Mohammed Tajuddeen Salisu, confirmed the incident in a press statement on Sunday, July 28, 2024.
“With deep regret, we announce a distressing incident which occurred at our Koko Besse patrol base on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at approximately 2100 hours," the statement read.
“A group of hoodlums attacked the patrol base, destroying properties and targeting our officers in a contest to the recent boost to anti-smuggling activities in the area
“The armed men after causing mayhem to the base trailed and attacked two of our officers, one was shot and the other abducted. Unfortunately, Assistant Superintendent Customs I, Dabo Umar, lost his life while Superintendent of Customs, Babagana Abba Kabiru, was abducted and a hefty ransom was demanded for his release."
The statement said the deceased officer’s body was retrieved and conveyed to Kaduna for burial according to Islamic rites.
"While a manhunt was launched for the k!llers and abductors of the officers, the Customs Area Controller, Iheanacho Ernest Ojike, has commiserated with the family of the deceased and prayed for the release of the abducted officer
The statement called on members of the public to provide any information that might lead to the safe return of the abducted officer while assuring them that other relevant security services were involved in the matter.
“We will continue to provide updates as the situation develops. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the affected officers and the deceased.”
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old woman, identified as Yetunde Gbadebo, who attempted to sell her three-year-old daughter in the state.
The suspect was caught on the morning of July 25, 2024, on Aladiye Street in Sagamu, while she was negotiating with a 38-year-old man identified as Sunday None to sell the baby for N700,000.
A resident who witnessed the negotiation alerted the police and the suspects were apprehended.
The spokesperson for the command, Omolola Odutola, told Punch that Gbadebo denied the allegation, while None had confessed to the crime.
She said, "The woman was about to sell her three-year-old daughter to another suspect. A resident who saw the two suspects negotiating the price approached our station in Sagamu to report what she saw.
"The Sagamu Police Division detached a team of detectives who stormed the scene and arrested the two suspects. The man has confessed to the crime.
“The case will be transferred to the state Criminal Investigation Department as soon preliminary findings are concluded.”
Kanye West and Bianca Censori were pictured going to the movies with the rapper's first child, North West. The couple hit a movie theatre in Los Angeles on Saturday, July 27.
Kanye covered up in a black hoodie and sweatpants while Bianca wore her usual body-baring attire. She wore a tight compression shirt and booty shorts, leaving little to the imagination.
