First Man To Appear on Television In Nigeria Dies At The Age Of 82

The First Man to appear on Televison in Africa, Kunle Olasope has died at age 82.

On the 31st of October 1959 , Kunle Olasope alongside Anike Agabje-Williams were the first Broadcasters to appear, and read scripts on the first Television in Africa, when Western Nigeria Television WNTV, Ibadan was established by the western regional government of Chief Obafemi Awolowo.

The Octogenarian was a native of Efon Alaaye, Ekiti State.

During his Lifetime, Kunle Olasope was once the Board Chairman, Broadcasting Services of Ekiti State, and served as the Chief Press Secretary to Bisi Onabanjo during his regime as Governor of Ogun State in 1980.

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8 Countries To Participate In Jos Trade Fair – Official

Ten countries have confirmed readiness to participate in the Jos International Trade Fair slated to hold from Oct. 10 to Oct. 27, 2019, according to Ms Bolchit Barshep, Managing Director of of the firm organising the activity.

Barshep, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Thursday in Jos, listed the countries to include Banladesh, India, Egypt, Pakistan, Ghana, Mali, Senegal and Niger.

She said that Bangladesh would be attending the fair for the first time, adding that exhibitors were also expected from the 36 states of Nigeria.

“Bangladesh will be attending the fair to explore the rich tourism, agricultural and mining potential in Plateau and invest in them,” she said.

She said that the fair was a massive opportunity for the people of Plateau to showcase all hidden treasures to open avenues for economic growth and development.

“We also want to use the fair to showcase made-in-Plateau products, especially the booths produced in the state.

“The booths are unique and their exhibitors will be given a free space to encourage SMEs in the state,” he said.

She said that synergy with relevant security apparatus had been fortified to ensure safety of lives and property within and outside the venue.

“The state government is fully involved to support the security efforts; nothing will be left to chance,” she said.

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BBNaija 2019 Winner Mercy Poses Beside Her N25m Made-In-Nigeria Suv (Photos)

Big Brother Naija 2019 winner Mercy, known by her fans as Mercy Lambo, has received her N25 million SUV for winning the Pepper Dem Gang reality show. The show’s winner received her prizes this Tuesday, October 8.

Mercy was dressed in a beautiful green mono strap jumpsuit at the prize presentation. She was also spotted posing beside her brand new SUV, which is made made-in-Nigeria vehicle by vehicle manufacturing company known as Innoson Motors. Photos of the SUV were earlier shared.

The winner said: “Winning the money has nothing to do with my relationship with Ike. Our love is bigger than money.”

Mercy added that the saddest point for her in the house was when Ike was evicted. She said: “My saddest moment was when Ike got evicted.”

She also asked the media to continue to watch how she makes good use of the money after she was asked how she intends to spend her cash prize.

Nigerian Rapper, Sky B Is Dead

The cause of death is said to be a heart attack.

Sky B is dead. (Pinterest)
The rave of 2007 was reportedly found unconscious at his residence on the morning of today at his residence in Owerri, Imo State.

According to Instablog9ja, he was pronounced dead at Federal Medical Centre, Owerri, Imo State. The cause of death was said to be a heart attack. You might remember him as the rapper who dropped the 2007 hit, ‘I’m Calling’ and other hits like ‘You Promised Not To Go’ ‘Pray For Me’ and ‘Here I Am.’

At the time, he also released one album titled, Pray For Me.

Last year, he was the victim of a motor accident.

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Danfo Drivers: More Updates Story Of Mad Melon’s Death

…He was suffering from tuberculosis – Son
…Melon didn’t seek help from anybody – Mabel Oboh

Son of one-half of the legendary Nigerian music group, Danfo Drivers, Mad Melon, who died last week, Michael Emiefah has revealed the cause of his father’s death.

According to him, Mad Melon had been suffering from tuberculosis for some time now.

The 18 year-old secondary school leaver made the revelation in a chat with Showtime, during a condolence visit to the family, at their Ezeagu Street, residence in Ajegunle area of Lagos.

Michael, who lives with his mother and elder sister, Jennifer in Delta State rushed down to Lagos, upon receiving the sad news of his father’s death,

Speaking with Showtime, Michael said Melon had been suffering from tuberculosis for some time now. He described his death as painful, regretting, however, that his late father did not take his health seriously.

In an emotion-laden voice, the poor boy said: “He didn’t take his health seriously. He was still indulging in those bad habits he was warned to desist from. His death is painful despite his shortcomings.’

‘We heard the news of his death and decided to rush down. I will try my best to take of my mother. I am the man in the house now. Any time I remember him, it pains me in my heart. I don’t know what to do,I can’t cry neither can I laugh.

He didn’t stay away from certain things were harmful to his health. I think that was what led to his death,” Michael said.

However, condoling the bereaved family last weekend, founder of Mabel oboh Centre for Save Our Stars, MOCSOS, Mrs. Mabel Oboh-Udoh advised Nigerian entertainers to take their health seriously.

Oboh said Melon’s death was ‘avoidable’ adding that nobody was aware of his health condition.

Contrary to his band mate, Mountain Black’s ranting that was abandoned by the music industry, MOCSOS boss said that the deceased did not seek help from anybody.

“Mad Melon was a great talent, a fantastic person. But definitely, something went wrong along the line. This is what my NGO, Save Our Stars is advocating.

Nobody was aware of his health condition. He didn’t seek help from anybody and if he had done so, we would have helped to save his life.”

“I believe that his death could have been avoided. I am calling on Nigerian artistes to stay away from drugs, bad habits and things that could be harmful to their health.

We have to join forces to re-educate ourselves. I am so angry. What I am saying to entertainers is that they don’t have to take our own health insurance scheme. They can take another one or better still, engage the services of a private doctor,” Oboh said.

Meanwhile, the burial plans announced by Mountain Black, revealed that there will be wake up on October 11, while his remains will be laid to rest the follow day.

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Governor Ganduje Caught Sleeping During Buhari’s Meeting With Nigerians In South Africa

Kano State Governor, Umar Ganduje
A new photo of Umar Ganduje, Kano state governor, sleeping and snoring during an official meeting in South Africa has hit the internet.

Ganduje had travelled with the presidency on Wednesday as part of President Muhammadu Buhari‘s entourage to South Africa following the xenophobic killing of Nigerians living in South Africa.

During the visit, the Nigerian government met with their South African counterpart to address the gruesome killings of the Nigerians living in their country and the Kano state governor was caught sleeping during one of such meetings.

BBNaija2019: I Want To Start My Own Fashion Brand, Says Mercy Eke, Winner Of 2019 BBN

BBNaija Season 4 winner, Mercy Eke, has provided an insight into what she would do with her prize money.

As the winner of the BBNaija Grand Finale, 26-year-old Mercy goes home with N30m cash prize, in addition to other eye-popping prizes that include a brand new G80 SUV, electronics and a trip for two to Dubai.

At the outset of her stay in the house, when the starry-eyed video goddess was asked what she would do with her prize money in the event she wins, she had answered, “I want to start my own fashion brand or label.”

Her fans are eagerly waiting to see that dream come true.

Man Climbs Mast In Kebbi, Says He Won’t Come Down Until President Buhari Resigns

A middle-aged man created a scene, yesterday, in Ribah, Kebbi State, as he climbed a mast and vowed not to descend from it until President Muhammadu Buhari resigns.

At a point, his Local Government Chairman pleaded with him to come down and promised to give him a brand new motorcycle, but he refused.

However, after a long period of persuasion, he gave in and was immediately whisked away.

Borno Governor Hires 30 Powerful Spiritualists From Saudi Arabia, To Fight Boko Haram

Borno State governor, Babagana Zulum has engaged 30 spiritualists over unending Boko Haram insurgency in his state.

Zulum’s spokesman, Isa Gusau in a statement on Saturday revealed that the government engaged the 30 prayer warriors in Saudi Arabia to intercede for the state affected by a decade of Boko Haram violence.

“Borno Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum has entered an arrangement with 30 residents of Makkah who will on a permanent basis, offer daily ‘Dawaf’ (circumambulation of the holy Ka’aba ) offer prayers for the return and sustenance of peace in Borno State and the rest of Nigeria,” Gusau said in the state.

The statement did not indicate whether or not the prayer agreement involves any financial commitment. No further details were also provided on the scope of the accord.

The governor aide, however, said the 30 persons engaged in the prayer hail from some northern states including Borno, Katsina, Zamfara and Kano.

“They have for tens of years devoted themselves to spending hours at the Ka’aba every day for the purpose of worship. An old man amongst them is said to have remained a Ka’aba devotee in the last 40 years,” he said.

Ka’aba is believed to be Islam’s holiest area located inside the grand Al-Haram ‎mosque in Makkah, Gusau explained.

He said the engagement of the spiritualists was a “critical move aimed to combine different approaches that include sustained support for the Nigerian Armed forces.”

Boko Haram has stepped up attacks on military forces and vulnerable communities in Borno in recent times, pushing further a decade of the violence in the northeast zone.

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Checkout The Moment Regina Daniels Slaps her Mother In A Movie (Video)

Regina Daniels slaps her mother In a multi million naira movie produced by her and her mother.

Regina Daniels while acting as the boss in the movie ‘Enemy i know’ and her other Rita as the maid, Slaps her for mistakenly staining her cloth with hot tea. Watch the short clip below and see reactions below