Colleagues, friends, families and well-wishers have sent their tributes to mourn the passing of veteran Nollywood actor, Charles Olumo Agbako. Born Abdulsalam Sanyaolu and widely recognized as Charles Olumo or “Agbako,” died on Thursday, 31st October 2024. On Thursday, the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) confirmed the death of Agbako through a statement posted on Instagram by its president, Bolaji Amusan, who is also known as Mr. Latin. He wrote, “#tampanglobal announces the passing of Pa Charles Olumo Sanyaolu, fondly known as AGBAKO. Details of…
Day: October 31, 2024
Stop Petrol Panic Buying – MEMAN Warns Nigerians
Nigerians have been urged to refrain from panic buying of the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), better known as fuel or petrol. The Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) issued this advice in a statement released on Thursday, assuring the public that an adequate supply is available. The statement issued in Lagos by the association’s Chief Executive Officer, Clement Isong, addressed concerns regarding perceived shortages in the petroleum supply market. “MEMAN assures the public and all stakeholders that we have significant stocks of products in our tanks and access to…
After criticizing Davido for an unpublished interview, YouTuber Korty receives criticism
Korty EO, a well-known Nigerian YouTuber, has been criticized on social media for criticizing Davido and his group for denying her permission to post an interview. Informing her fans that she would be releasing the much awaited interview with Davido shortly, Korty posted a preview of it on X on October 26, 2024. She tweeted, “Randomly decided to rework my video with @davido i’ll drop it tomorrow by 1pm.” But even after she re-edited the video, the singer’s management still wouldn’t let her distribute it, and she was upset about…
Mr. Macaroni charges Wike will address the populace with dignity and modesty
Mr. Macaroni, a Nigerian actor and activist, has called for more humility from public figures and criticized former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike for his rude remarks made while speaking to the public. On October 29, 2024, Mr. Macaroni took to X to comment to the widely shared video of Wike speaking to the public and to voice his ire at the way public servants handle their constituents. He stated indignantly, “Nigerian politicians have never been answerable to the public, which is why they have no respect for Nigerians. You…
With ASAP Rocky, Rihanna talks about her experience raising two boys
With her spouse ASAP Rocky, award-winning artist Rihanna has talked about the joys and special difficulties of raising her two sons, Riot and RZA. She recently stated in an interview with Entertainment Weekly that she never had a dull moment with her boys. “I want to have a girl, but I won’t know what to do because I only know about boys so far, but it’d be an adventure,” she said. Rihanna said, “The boy energy in my house is the best,” describing the happy turmoil that comes with raising…
IPMAN Explains Why It Is Yet To Buy Petrol From Dangote Refinery
In light of a recent controversy regarding the lifting of petrol from Dangote Refinery, the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has indicated that negotiations with the refinery concerning the lifting terms are still in progress. Recently, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, the president of the Dangote Refinery, claimed that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and other petroleum marketers have been importing petrol from foreign refineries while neglecting to utilize his facility for product lifting. Dangote further stated that his refinery currently holds 500 million litres of petrol in…