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First Lady Of Ondo State Betty Akeredolu, To Speak At 2022 Lead Awards, Ondo State Deputy Governor, Deji Of Akure Others To Attend

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The organizers of Leadership Excellence And Dignity Awards, Project Lead Africa, have announced First Lady of Ondo State, Mrs Betty Anyanwu Akeredolu as Guest Speaker at the forthcoming 2022 edition. The event, which hold November 27th at the Dome International Conference Center, Akure, is set to attract several dignitaries within and outside the State.

In Statement signed by the Executive Director, Abiola Alaba Peters AAP, and posted on the official website of the organization, Mr Abiola said the choice of Her Excellency, Mrs Betty Akeredolu as guest speaker, is following achievement in the state and beyond, her ideology and vision is another attraction.

Alaba added that, the theme of the 2022 edition was another reason, the organizers decided on the wife of the governor, “The organizers of 2022 Lead Awards is hereby using this opportunity to announce a dedicated, prominent and well respected Nigerian as guest speaker in the maiden edition of the 2022 Leadership Excellence And Dignity Awards”

“She is no other person than the number one First Lady of Ondo State, Her Excellency, Mrs Betty Anyanwu Akeredolu. It is expedient to explain, the choice to have this dynamic and powerful Nigerian as speaker for the 2022 Lead Awards, although, the generally public, particularly, those who have indicated interest in attending the event, many of whom are resided in Ondo State, are a determine factor”

The theme of the event, “Rewarding Tenacity” is another fact; why we decided to go for our dear mother in Ondo State. It is a known fact that Mrs Akeredolu is unapologetic about her love and passion for the younger generations, especially her gender. Arabirin as we fondly called her is passionate about the welfare and development of her people; we can’t afford not to have such a unifier speak to us on Rewarding Tenacity: An Example for the Next Generation”.

Other dignitaries that will be gracing the award ceremony, include the Special Guest of Honor, His Excellency, Honorable Lucky Aiyedatiwa, Deputy Governor of Ondo State. Royal fathers of the day are His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Ogunlade Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi, Paramount Ruler, Deji of Akure Kingdom and His Royal Majesty, Oba Simeon Adedubaje Adeyefa, Elemure of Emure-Ile, among others.

The key feature of this entire ceremony will be a celebration of various individuals who are proudly sons and daughters of the Sunshine State, there will also be music and comedy performances, alongside other forms of art. The evening shall commence with a black carpet media paparazzi at 2pm, followed by the main event at 3pm.

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Whitemoney Set To Sue BBNAIJA Season 6 Organizers For Defaulting On Agreement

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BBNAIJA Season 6 winner, Hazel Oyeye Onou popularly known as ‘Whitemoney’ has vowed to sue the organizers and sponsors for refusing to fulfil their promises. The  reality TV show organizers and sponsors  is being sued for defaulting in its contractual agreement over the prize he won.

The Enugu-born businessman, who won a 2-bedroom flat during the show, swore to sue the sponsors with BBNaija’s organizers for failure to hand over keys to his house.

Courtesy of Revolution Plus and Scanfrost, the Enugu-born businessman was supposed to receive a classic two-bedroom flat furnished with the best of home appliances.

The singer announced his plans during a question and answer session with fans on his Insta story after a concerned fan had suggested to Whitemoney that he should ensure the real estate company property posted video of his house presentation online for all to see.

The fan wrote: “Make Revolution Plus Property post the video of your House Presentation, dat’s all. U won it.”

Reacting, the singer noted soon enough, he would slam all the parties involved with a lawsuit.

“We taking them and the organizers plus the whole brand to court SOON that’s on God”, said Whitemoney. 

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Popular South African Rapper AKA Shot Dead In Drive-By Shooting In Durban

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The police in Durban have confirmed rapper Kiernon ‘AKA’ Forbes was shot dead in a drive-by shooting on Florida Road on Friday night.

Another person believed to be AKA’s bodyguard, was also wounded, while another unidentified person, who is understood to be a close friend of AKA, has been shot dead.

It is understood that AKA was standing outside the Wish Restaurant when he was gunned down in a drive-by shooting.

Two unknown cars are believed to have opened fire on the rapper.

Several police sources confirmed  that the rapper AKA had been shot dead.

The shooting happened just before 10pm.

Police had cordoned off the area.

According to reports, stunned patrons at a nearby restaurant said AKA had been standing outside Wish when he was gunned down.

Garrith Jamieson, a spokesperson for ALS Paramedics said Florida Road has been closed off after the shooting incident Florida Road where two people have been confirmed deceased.

Jamieson said amongst the deceased was a “famous rapper”.

The identity of the second person shot dead is unknown at this stage, but he is understood to be a close friend of AKA.

According to social media posts, AKA was due to perform at a Durban night club, YUGO, where he was expected to perform as part of his birthday celebrations.

His close friend Da Les, took to social media to express shock.

One can recall that years ago,  a popular reggae artiste Lucky Dube was shot dead during a robbery in his house.

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Nigerian Singers, Seun Kuti And Peter Okoye (Psquare) At War On Social Media

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Nigerian Singer Peter Okoye of the Psquare music group, has slammed Seun Kuti, the son of legendary musician Fela Kuti, that the latter has no music career and all he does is brag about his family background.”

Okoye said this in a series of tweets he shared via his Twitter account on Wednesday.

The duo has been engaging in an online fight after Kuti said that the presidential candidate of the  Labour Party Peter Obi is an opportunist.

Okoye took to his Twitter handle to slam Kuti, saying, “ You had no music career in the first place… All you do is brag about your family background. That’s only what you talk about. What av u been able to achieve or influence in Nigeria? Total nothing.

“ PSQUARE is not the problem of Nigeria. Everyone is playing their part, you too play yours. Everyone have their callings. You sing about the ills of the society country, we sing about other things. That’s your calling, and you don’t expect everyone to sing like you.”

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