# angelique kidjo (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover angelique kidjo. Page: Feed: --- ## [NDLEA Arrests 101-Year-Old Great-Grandmother, Daughter After Discovering Cocaine Hidden Inside Fufu](https://www.informationng.com/2026/08/ndlea-arrests-101-year-old-great-grandmother-daughter-after-discovering-cocaine-hidden-inside-fufu.html) _2026-08-23 · Editor · Information Nigeria_ Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 101-year-old woman for alleged drug dealing, after intercepting cocaine concealed in edible cassava flour popularly known as fufu. According to NDLEA, the operatives seized consignments of illicit drugs worth over N4.4 billion in separate operations across the country. The centenarian, identified as Esther \[…\] The post… ## [2027 Election Is Battle Between Nigerians And Their ‘Oppressors’ — Kwankwaso](https://www.informationng.com/2026/08/2027-election-is-battle-between-nigerians-and-their-oppressors-kwankwaso.html) _2026-08-23 · Editor · Information Nigeria_ The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) vice-presidential candidate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has described the 2027 general election as a struggle between Nigerians and what he called “the oppressors”. Kwankwaso urged Nigerians to put aside political differences and unite to bring about change in the country. He made the remarks when South-East leaders and members of the \[…\] The post 2027 Election Is… ## [“My Wife Left Home, Filed for Divorce Without Any Quarrel” — Gospel Singer Asu Ekiye](https://www.informationng.com/2026/08/my-wife-left-home-filed-for-divorce-without-any-quarrel-gospel-singer-asu-ekiye.html) _2026-08-23 · Editor · Information Nigeria_ Nigerian gospel singer Asu Ekiye has explained the circumstances surrounding his failed marriage, saying he was not the person who started the divorce process. The clarification came two days after the veteran musician announced on social media that his 28-year marriage had ended, prompting reactions from fans and members of the gospel music community. In \[…\] The post “My Wife Left Home, Filed for… ## [Fuel Price Hike: Nigerian Filling Stations Increase Pump Prices](https://www.informationng.com/2026/08/fuel-price-hike-nigerian-filling-stations-increase-pump-prices.html) _2026-08-23 · Editor · Information Nigeria_ Dangote Refinery-backed MRS filling station and others in parts of the FCT have increased their Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, pump price. A market survey by DAILY POST on Saturday showed that MRS filling stations along Kubwa Expressway, Lugbe Expressway and other locations in Abuja had increased their petrol price to N1,230 per litre from N1,210. \[…\] The post Fuel Price Hike: Nigerian Filling… ## [‘We All Make Mistakes’ – Tiktoker Mirabel Returns To Social Media After Rehab](https://www.informationng.com/2026/08/we-all-make-mistakes-tiktoker-mirabel-returns-to-social-media-after-rehab.html) _2026-08-23 · Editor · Information Nigeria_ Nigerian TikToker Nsikak Abigail, popularly known as Mirabel, has returned to social media months after she was taken into police custody and later placed in a rehabilitation programme following a false rape allegation. Mirabel resurfaced on TikTok on Saturday, sharing a series of posts that marked her first known public activity on the platform since \[…\] The post ‘We All Make Mistakes’ – Tiktoker… ## [In Jazz Negotiations, Echezonachukwu Nduka Scores a Symphony Out of Silence – Sima Essien](https://thelagosreview.ng/in-jazz-negotiations-echezonachukwu-nduka-scores-a-symphony-out-of-silence-sima-essien/) _2026-08-23 · The Lagos Review_ Ultimately, the poems of Jazz Negotiations celebrate music, sound, and the possibilities of language as they entwine intimately with every corner of existence. To read these poems is to appreciate the ingenuity of the collection's structure, the depth and wisdom interlaced with melodic exhortation, the effortless movement from reverence to activism to observation to philosophy, so that one is… ## [Movie Review: A Happy Ending – Akumbu Uche](https://thelagosreview.ng/movie-review-a-happy-ending-akumbu-uche/) _2026-08-23 · The Lagos Review_ His predilection for nuance is also admirable evinced by how he makes Tatiana and Ginika worldly but still vulnerable, and how he resists the temptation to frame their quest for financial independence as a desire borne out of profound desperation. Unfortunately, his over reliance on dialogue over wordless interactions for exposition suggests a distrust of the audience’s capability for discernment.… ## [Netflix’s The Polygamist – patriarchy, delusion and the women who deserved better – Peju Akande](https://thelagosreview.ng/netflixs-the-polygamist-patriarchy-delusion-and-the-women-who-deserved-better-peju-akande/) _2026-08-23 · The Lagos Review_ As we binged The Polygamist, we debated on the characters and some of the scenes that played out: Ah, if these women were Nigerian: Joyce would have been the one thrown out and locks changed; she would have left with all her children in tow. The post Netflix’s The Polygamist – patriarchy, delusion and the women who deserved better – Peju Akande appeared first on The Lagos Review . ## [‘Come In’: A Review of ‘With Love From Home’- Keyukemi Usani](https://thelagosreview.ng/come-in-a-review-of-with-love-from-home-keyukemi-usani/) _2026-08-22 · The Lagos Review_ The seven exhibiting artists seem to have laid their lives out on canvas and other media. The works etched into permanence –whether it is in the stains of coffee on paper, the framing of a painting, or even in the fixture of a makeshift football field–have a way of transporting and transfixing simultaneously, heightening the experience. The post ‘Come In’: A Review of ‘With Love From Home’-… ## [After Elumelu’s Rebuke, Delta Governor’s Aide Offers UBA Staff Member N500,000, Ambassadorial Deal](https://www.informationng.com/2026/08/after-elumelus-rebuke-delta-governors-aide-offers-uba-staff-member-n500000-ambassadorial-deal.html) _2026-08-22 · Editor · Information Nigeria_ The Senior Special Assistant on Media to the Delta State Governor, Ossai Success, has offered N500,000 cash support and an ambassadorial deal to the young UBA employee who recently went viral after she addressed the bank’s chairman, Tony Elumelu, by his first name. Ossai made the offer in a Facebook post on Saturday, in which \[…\] The post After Elumelu’s Rebuke, Delta Governor’s Aide Offers UBA… ## [ThreatCrush on GitHub (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/0u2OEJawkYiG) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ View the ThreatCrush listing on the GitHub Marketplace. ## [Atiku Urges FBI Not To Shield Tinubu, Says He’s Danger To Nigerians](https://www.informationng.com/2026/08/atiku-urges-fbi-not-to-shield-tinubu-says-hes-danger-to-nigerians.html) _2026-08-22 · Editor · Information Nigeria_ Vice President Atiku Abubakar has told the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) that Nigerians cannot be expected to accept a blanket invocation of “danger to lives” as justification for keeping potentially disclosable records concerning President Bola Ahmed Tinubu away from public scrutiny. In a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Public \[…\] The post Atiku Urges FBI… ## [“Tinubu’s Fuel Policy Enriches Only Government, Impoverishes Masses” — Donald Duke](https://www.informationng.com/2026/08/tinubus-fuel-policy-enriches-only-government-impoverishes-masses-donald-duke.html) _2026-08-22 · Editor · Information Nigeria_ Former Cross River State Governor and presidential candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, Donald Duke, on Saturday accused the Tinubu administration of pursuing economic policies that, rather than ease hardship, leave Nigerians poorer while government benefits financially. According to Duke, Nigerians are bearing the weight of an economic direction that has failed to deliver \[…\] The post… ## [U.S. Judge Rules Against Trump’s Visa Ban On Nigeria, 74 Other Nations](https://www.informationng.com/2026/08/u-s-judge-rules-against-trumps-visa-ban-on-nigeria-74-other-nations.html) _2026-08-22 · Editor · Information Nigeria_ A U.S. judge has struck down President Donald Trump’s visa ban affecting Nigerians and nationals of 74 other countries, ruling that the policy was “patently unlawful.” Judge Jeannette Vargas of the Southern District of New York in Manhattan issued the ruling on Friday, stating that U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio lacked the statutory authority \[…\] The post U.S. Judge Rules Against Trump’s Visa… ## [Tinubu Suspends Three Permanent Secretaries As ICPC Uncovers Another Fake Agency In SGF Akume’s Office](https://www.informationng.com/2026/08/tinubu-suspends-three-permanent-secretaries-as-icpc-uncovers-another-fake-agency-in-sgf-akumes-office.html) _2026-08-22 · Editor · Information Nigeria_ President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate arrest of George Nwabueze over the alleged operation of a fake government agency within the premises of the office of the secretary to the government of the federation (OSGF). The president also ordered the immediate suspension of three permanent secretaries following fresh findings by the Independent Corrupt Practices \[…\] The post Tinubu Suspends… ## [Joseph Yobo Included In 108-Man APC Presidential Campaign Council](https://www.informationng.com/2026/08/joseph-yobo-included-in-108-man-apc-presidential-campaign-council.html) _2026-08-22 · Editor · Information Nigeria_ The Presidency, this morning, released a list of members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Presidential Campaign Council, with President Bola Tinubu as Chairman. The list was released in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information and Strategy) on Saturday. He noted that members of the APC Presidential Campaign Council have \[…\] The post Joseph Yobo Included In… ## [Victor Osimhen Climbs Galatasaray’s All-Time Foreign Scorers List In Turkey](https://www.informationng.com/2026/08/victor-osimhen-climbs-galatasarays-all-time-foreign-scorers-list-in-turkey.html) _2026-08-22 · Editor · Information Nigeria_ Victor Osimhen has risen to third place on Galatasaray’s all-time list of highest-scoring foreign players after another impressive performance for the Turkish champions. The Nigeria international scored twice as Galatasaray secured a convincing 4-0 victory over Erzurum FK on Friday night. The brace took Osimhen’s tally for the club to 62 goals in 76 appearances, \[…\] The post Victor Osimhen Climbs… ## [“My Job Is To Give Opposition Leaders High Blood Pressure” — Wike](https://www.informationng.com/2026/08/my-job-is-to-give-opposition-leaders-high-blood-pressure-wike.html) _2026-08-22 · Editor · Information Nigeria_ The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said his responsibility in the current political contest is to keep opposition leaders under pressure and ensure they do not feel comfortable. Wike stated this on Friday while speaking to journalists during an inspection of ongoing infrastructure projects in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The \[…\] The post “My Job Is To Give… ## [Tinubu Constitutes 2027 APC Presidential Campaign Council, Names Yari DG](https://www.informationng.com/2026/08/tinubu-constitutes-2027-apc-presidential-campaign-council-names-yari-dg.html) _2026-08-22 · Editor · Information Nigeria_ President Bola Tinubu has constituted the Presidential Campaign Council of the All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 general election. A former Zamfara State Governor, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, will serve as the council’s Director-General, while Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State was named Secretary. This is contained in a statement released by the Presidency on \[…\] The post Tinubu… ## [2027: “Tinubu Will Relocate Nigeria’s Capital To Lagos If He Wins” – Primate Ayodele](https://www.informationng.com/2026/08/2027-tinubu-will-relocate-nigerias-capital-to-lagos-if-he-wins-primate-ayodele.html) _2026-08-22 · Editor · Information Nigeria_ Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has claimed that President Bola Tinubu will relocate the capital of Nigeria to Lagos if he is declared the winner of the 2027 general elections. Primate Ayodele made this statement in a video posted on X. President Tinubu is seeking re-election under the platform of the \[…\] The post 2027: “Tinubu Will Relocate Nigeria’s Capital To… ## [‘My Salary Is N503,000, Permanent Secretary Earns N900,000, Head Of Service N1m’ – Delta Gov Oborevwori](https://www.informationng.com/2026/08/my-salary-is-n503000-permanent-secretary-earns-n900000-head-of-service-n1m-delta-gov-oborevwori.html) _2026-08-22 · Editor · Information Nigeria_ Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori has disclosed that he earns a monthly salary of N503,000. He made this known in a viral video recorded at a recent event in Asaba, the state capital. According to the governor, a Permanent Secretary in the state earns N900,000 monthly, while the Head of Service earns N1 million. His \[…\] The post ‘My Salary Is N503,000, Permanent Secretary Earns N900,000,… ## [Refer a Friend, Earn Rewards (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/TcmzQheEHcr7) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Earn rewards when a friend signs up for the Graphite Business Card ## [Teyana Taylor says Nicole Kidman calmed her nerves before 2026 Oscars](https://thelagosreview.ng/teyana-taylor-says-nicole-kidman-calmed-her-nerves-before-2026-oscars/) _2026-08-22 · The Lagos Review_ Teyana Taylor has revealed how Nicole Kidman helped settle her nerves before the 2026 Academy Awards, where the first-time nominee was competing for Best Supporting Actress, per film-news.co.uk. The actresses formed a close friendship during the 2025 awards season while campaigning for their respective films, One Battle After Another and Babygirl. They continued to cross… The post Teyana Taylor… ## [“We’ll Remove Your Teeth With Slaps If You Come To Perform In Edo” – Gov Okpebholo’s Aide](https://www.informationng.com/2026/08/well-remove-your-teeth-with-slaps-if-you-come-to-perform-in-edo-gov-okpebholos-aide.html) _2026-08-21 · Editor · Information Nigeria_ We Will Remove Your Teeth With Slaps If You Come To Perform In Edo State – Gov Okpebholo’s Aide The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Edo State on Digital Media, Kassy Chukwu, has “barred” singer Davido from coming to the state to perform following his online spat with the state governor, Monday Okpebolo. The post “We’ll Remove Your Teeth With Slaps If You Come To Perform In Edo” – Gov… ## [Okpebolo, Davido Clash Tinubu](https://www.informationng.com/2026/08/okpebolo-davido-clash-tinubu.html) _2026-08-21 · Editor · Information Nigeria_ Recall that Davido clashed with Okpebolo after the governor went to Osun State just before the election to taunt the singer’s Uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke. Okpebholo while campaigning for the APC candidate in Osun state, asked the electorate if they were not tired of their incumbent governor who is “unserious and only focuses on dancing.” \[…\] The post Okpebolo, Davido Clash Tinubu appeared… ## [Over 46 Bodies Recovered In Sokoto Boat Accident](https://www.informationng.com/2026/08/over-46-bodies-recovered-in-sokoto-boat-accident.html) _2026-08-21 · Editor · Information Nigeria_ At least 46 bodies have so far been recovered following a boat accident in Gorau community, Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State, the state Police Command has confirmed. The accident occurred on Thursday when a boat carrying 77 passengers, including men, women and children, reportedly capsized in the community. Confirming the incident, the spokesperson \[…\] The post Over 46 Bodies… ## [Adeleke Visits Wike After Meeting With Tinubu](https://www.informationng.com/2026/08/adeleke-visits-wike-after-meeting-with-tinubu.html) _2026-08-21 · Editor · Information Nigeria_ Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Thursday visited the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, continuing a series of consultations in Abuja following his recent re-election. A photograph of the meeting shared on X by Wike’s media aide, Lere Olayinka, shows Adeleke shaking hands with the FCT minister as they both hold the \[…\] The post Adeleke Visits Wike After Meeting With… ## [EFCC, ICPC Summon NFF Officials Over N12bn FG Fund](https://www.informationng.com/2026/08/efcc-icpc-summon-nff-officials-over-n12bn-fg-fund.html) _2026-08-21 · Editor · Information Nigeria_ The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission have commenced investigations into the utilisation of the N12bn Federal Government intervention fund released to the Nigeria Football Federation for players’ wages and bonuses. The fund was approved by President Bola Tinubu in 2024 to clear outstanding payments owed \[…\] The post… ## [FG Declares Tuesday Public Holiday For Eid ul Mawlid](https://www.informationng.com/2026/08/fg-declares-tuesday-public-holiday-for-eid-ul-mawlid.html) _2026-08-21 · Editor · Information Nigeria_ The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, August 25, 2026, a public holiday to mark this year’s Eid ul Mawlid, commemorating the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the holiday on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement issued on Friday by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, \[…\] The post FG Declares Tuesday Public Holiday For… ## [Victor AD, Masauti, Sinachi & more lead this week’s new music roundup](https://thelagosreview.ng/victor-ad-masauti-sinachi-more-lead-this-weeks-new-music-roundup/) _2026-08-21 · The Lagos Review_ A powerful wave of new releases spanning West and East Africa this week highlights a shared thematic thread of personal evolution, romantic intensity, the grind and the relentless drive for success. Distributed via ONErpm, this eclectic batch of projects captures artists confronting their pasts, celebrating the fruits of their labour and diving headfirst into love.… The post Victor AD, Masauti,… ## [JISTNA 2026 : le programme de deux jours de mémoire à Ouidah](https://srtb.bj/jistna-2026-le-programme-de-deux-jours-de-memoire-a-ouidah/) _2026-08-21 · Isidore AWOKOU · SRTB_ La Journée internationale du Souvenir de la Traite Négrière et de son Abolition (JISTNA) 2026 sera célébrée les 22 et 23 août à Ouidah sous le thème “De la Porte du Non-Retour à la Porte du Retour”. Le programme officiel prévoit des activités dédiées à la mémoire des victimes de... L’article JISTNA 2026 : le programme de deux jours de mémoire à Ouidah est apparu en premier sur SRTB . ## [Mubi acquires Manuela Martelli’s ‘The Meltdown’ after Cannes premiere](https://thelagosreview.ng/mubi-acquires-manuela-martellis-the-meltdown-after-cannes-premiere/) _2026-08-21 · The Lagos Review_ Global distributor Mubi has acquired The Meltdown (El Deshielo), the latest drama from Chilean director Manuela Martelli, which premiered in the Un Certain Regard sidebar at Cannes in May, per variety.com. The film will stream on the platform later this year following its screening at the San Sebastián Film Festival’s Horizontes Latinos strand in September.… The post Mubi acquires Manuela… ## [From any door to your door (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/wq2aIergW2A9) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Book rides, errands, deliveries, groceries and home help in one app ## [Dickens classic reimagined in teen slang to help parents decode digital language](https://thelagosreview.ng/dickens-classic-reimagined-in-teen-slang-to-help-parents-decode-digital-language/) _2026-08-21 · The Lagos Review_ Charles Dickens’ classic novel Great Expectations has been reimagined as Bare Expectations, a modern translation into today’s teen slang commissioned to help parents understand the language their children use online, per mirror.co.uk. The audiobook, available on Spotify and Apple Music, is accompanied by a glossary of misunderstood words and phrases. The adaptation follows research of… The post… ## [Bob Marley’s ‘Legend’ hits 950 weeks on Billboard 200 chart](https://thelagosreview.ng/bob-marleys-legend-hits-950-weeks-on-billboard-200-chart/) _2026-08-21 · The Lagos Review_ Bob Marley and the Wailers’ 1984 compilation Legend: The Best of Bob Marley and the Wailers has spent 950 weeks on the Billboard 200, according to parade.com. The album becomes only the second in the chart’s history to reach the milestone, joining Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon. Released in 1984, three years… The post Bob Marley’s ‘Legend’ hits 950 weeks on Billboard 200 chart appeared… ## [Why I Only Date God-Fearing Pastors — Socialite Uche Okoye](https://www.informationng.com/2026/08/why-i-only-date-god-fearing-pastors-socialite-uche-okoye.html) _2026-08-21 · Editor · Information Nigeria_ Socialite Uche Okoye has opened up about her dating preferences, revealing that she only wants to be involved with single, God-fearing pastors. According to her, she strongly values purity and does not want to engage in relationships that could lead her into sin. She also stated that she has never been involved in an affair \[…\] The post Why I Only Date God-Fearing Pastors — Socialite Uche Okoye… ## [Why My Marriage Crashed in 2022 – AAC Governorship Candidate, Doris Ogala](https://www.informationng.com/2026/08/why-my-marriage-crashed-in-2022-aac-governorship-candidate-doris-ogala.html) _2026-08-21 · Editor · Information Nigeria_ Nollywood actress and African Action Congress (AAC) governorship candidate in Abia State, Doris Ogala, has opened up about her past relationship, failed marriage and the painful personal experiences she endured before venturing into politics. Speaking on The Clarity Zone podcast hosted by Nedu Wazobia, Ogala was asked who would take on the role of the \[…\] The post Why My Marriage Crashed in 2022 –… ## [Tony Tulathimutte wins inaugural $150k Jack Galef prize](https://thelagosreview.ng/tony-tulathimutte-wins-inaugural-150k-jack-galef-prize/) _2026-08-21 · The Lagos Review_ Tony Tulathimutte, author of the 2025 novel Rejection, has been named the inaugural recipient of the Jack Galef Literary Arts Award, a new $150,000 prize for graduates of the University of Iowa’s Writers’ Workshop, per lithub.com. The award, named after poet and 1967 Iowa graduate Jack Galef, will be presented every two years to support… The post Tony Tulathimutte wins inaugural $150k Jack Galef… ## [Andrew Garfield reflects on his ‘The Magic Faraway Tree’ film role](https://thelagosreview.ng/andrew-garfield-reflects-on-his-the-magic-faraway-tree-film-role/) _2026-08-21 · The Lagos Review_ Actor Andrew Garfield has reflected on taking his first role in a film tailored specifically for young audiences in an npr.org interview, starring alongside Claire Foy in The Magic Faraway Tree adaptation of Enid Blyton’s classic 1940s children’s books. ​Garfield and Foy star as parents of three young children in a fantasy narrative that blends… The post Andrew Garfield reflects on his ‘The Magic… ## [“I Regret Not Having Kids” – 55-Year-Old Mary J. Blige Explain Why She Didn’t Want Children When She Was Younger](https://www.informationng.com/2026/08/i-regret-not-having-kids-55-year-old-mary-j-blige-explain-why-she-didnt-want-children-when-she-was-younger.html) _2026-08-20 · Editor · Information Nigeria_ American singer Mary J. Blige has opened up about her decision not to have children, revealing that her choice was largely influenced by what she witnessed while growing up. During a conversation on the Michelle Obama Podcast, the music icon explained that she saw several family members struggle with the demands of raising children. Watching \[…\] The post “I Regret Not Having Kids” – 55-Year-Old… ## [Nigerian Gospel Artist, Asu Ekiye Announces End Of His 28-Year Marriage](https://www.informationng.com/2026/08/nigerian-gospel-artist-asu-ekiye-announces-end-of-his-28-year-marriage.html) _2026-08-20 · Editor · Information Nigeria_ The Bayelsa State born singer, famously known as ‘Prince of the Niger Delta’, made the announcement in a post titled ‘public notice’, on his Facebook page on Thursday. He described the marriage as a deeply personal journey of growth, experience and reflection. While noting that the marriage ended a year ago, the singer did not \[…\] The post Nigerian Gospel Artist, Asu Ekiye Announces End Of His… ## [“Atiku’s Proposed Subsidy Restoration, Shows His Serious Ignorance On Governance, Economy” – Tinubu](https://www.informationng.com/2026/08/atikus-proposed-subsidy-restoration-shows-his-serious-ignorance-on-governance-economy-tinubu.html) _2026-08-20 · Editor · Information Nigeria_ President Bola Tinubu on Thursday accused former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) of demonstrating ignorance about governance and the economy. The President made the accusation when he received Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared… ## [Osun Election: Tinubu Played Fair, Fought For Democracy – Governor Adeleke](https://www.informationng.com/2026/08/osun-election-tinubu-played-fair-fought-for-democracy-governor-adeleke.html) _2026-08-20 · Editor · Information Nigeria_ Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke on Thursday said President Bola Tinubu ensured the governorship election in Osun was free and fair because he fought for democracy. Adeleke was re-elected on August 15 after polling 511,067 votes. Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress got 444,815 votes as first runner-up. The incumbent won 19 of the \[…\] The post Osun Election: Tinubu Played Fair,… ## [“I’ll Restore Fuel Subsidy, If I Become President In 2027 – ADC Candidate, Atiku Abubakar](https://www.informationng.com/2026/08/ill-restore-fuel-subsidy-if-i-become-president-in-2027-adc-candidate-atiku-abubakar.html) _2026-08-20 · Editor · Information Nigeria_ Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has promised to restore Nigeria’s petrol subsidy if he wins the 2027 presidential election. Atiku made the pledge during a Facebook Live session while responding to questions about the subsidy removal and the financial burden it has placed on Nigerians. According \[…\] The post “I’ll Restore… ## [Davido Denies Alleged Attack on Adeleke’s Convoy In Osogbo](https://www.informationng.com/2026/08/davido-denies-alleged-attack-on-adelekes-convoy-in-osogbo.html) _2026-08-20 · Editor · Information Nigeria_ Afrobeats singer, Davido, has denied reports of an attack on the convoy of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, in Osogbo on Wednesday. Davido, in a post on X on Wednesday, described the report as false, saying the incident was a fight that occurred outside the palace and had nothing to do with the convoy of \[…\] The post Davido Denies Alleged Attack on Adeleke’s Convoy In Osogbo appeared first on… ## [Ebonyi Police Announce Movement Ban Ahead Of Saturday L.G Elections](https://www.informationng.com/2026/08/ebonyi-police-announce-movement-ban-ahead-of-saturday-l-g-elections.html) _2026-08-20 · Editor · Information Nigeria_ The Ebonyi State Police Command has announced a restriction on movement across the state on Saturday as residents head to the polls for the Local Government elections. According to the police, security personnel will be deployed to polling stations and other strategic locations across the state to maintain peace and ensure the election is conducted \[…\] The post Ebonyi Police Announce Movement Ban… ## [Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ becomes highest-grossing R-rated film](https://thelagosreview.ng/christopher-nolans-the-odyssey-becomes-highest-grossing-r-rated-film/) _2026-08-20 · The Lagos Review_ Christopher Nolan’s cinematic epic The Odyssey has surpassed Deadpool and Wolverine to become the highest-grossing R-rated film in history, generating more than $1.34 billion globally, per gizmodo.com. ​The milestone was achieved during the film’s fifth weekend at the box office, where it maintained its position as the number two movie ahead of new releases including… The post Christopher Nolan’s… ## [“I’ve Been Unfairly Treated In South Africa” – Chidimma Adetshina Says After Adjournment Of Deportation Case](https://www.informationng.com/2026/08/ive-been-unfairly-treated-in-south-africa-chidimma-adetshina-says-after-adjournment-of-deportation-case.html) _2026-08-20 · Editor · Information Nigeria_ Former Miss South Africa contestant and Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 winner, Chidimma Adetshina, said she has been treated unfairly and targeted in South Africa, following the postponement of her legal case challenging her potential deportation and detention. StateUpdates Directory Speaking to journalists on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 after the Cape Town Regional Court postponed the \[…\] The post… ## [Don McLean’s 1971 ballad that inspired Roberta Flack’s ‘Killing Me Softly’](https://thelagosreview.ng/don-mcleans-1971-ballad-that-inspired-roberta-flacks-killing-me-softly/) _2026-08-20 · The Lagos Review_ A 1971 performance of Don McLean’s “Empty Chairs” at the Troubadour in Los Angeles inspired songwriter Lori Lieberman to create the song that later became Roberta Flack’s hit “Killing Me Softly with His Song,” per faroutmagazine.co.uk. On a winter evening in 1971, 20-year-old Lori Lieberman attended a Don McLean concert at the Troubadour after a… The post Don McLean’s 1971 ballad that inspired… ## [Actress Phyllida Law, mother of Emma and Sophie Thompson, dies at 94](https://thelagosreview.ng/actress-phyllida-law-mother-of-emma-and-sophie-thompson-dies-at-94/) _2026-08-20 · The Lagos Review_ British actress Phyllida Law, whose eight-decade career spanned stage, television and film, has died at the age of 94, per theguardian.com. Her personal manager, Jacky Leggo, said Law “died supremely peacefully at home, surrounded by all her family.” Law was born in Glasgow in 1932 and trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, initially… The post Actress Phyllida Law, mother of Emma and… ## [Beck unveils 3rd single from new album ‘Ride Lonesome’](https://thelagosreview.ng/beck-unveils-3rd-single-from-new-album-ride-lonesome/) _2026-08-20 · The Lagos Review_ Beck has released a new single, “Disappearing Act,” the third preview of his forthcoming 15th studio album, “Ride Lonesome,” due September 18 via Capitol, per nme.com. The ethereal, acoustic-led track was produced by Beck himself, with mixing handled by longtime Radiohead collaborator Nigel Godrich. It follows the previously released title track and single “In The… The post Beck unveils 3rd single… ## [Angélique Kidjo becomes 1st African musician with Hollywood Walk of Fame star](https://thelagosreview.ng/angelique-kidjo-becomes-1st-african-musician-with-hollywood-walk-of-fame-star/) _2026-08-20 · The Lagos Review_ Five-time Grammy winner Angélique Kidjo has become the first African musician to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, with her legacy immortalised at a ceremony in Los Angeles on Tuesday, per bbc.com. The 66-year-old singer from Benin was honoured for a career spanning more than four decades, during which she has taken… The post Angélique Kidjo becomes 1st African musician with Hollywood… ## [Bénin : des coupures d’électricité annoncées dans 12 communes ce jeudi 20 août](https://srtb.bj/benin-des-coupures-delectricite-annoncees-dans-12-communes-ce-jeudi-20-aout/) _2026-08-19 · Isidore AWOKOU · SRTB_ La Société béninoise d’énergie électrique (SBEE) annonce des perturbations et des interruptions temporaires de la fourniture d’électricité dans plusieurs villes du pays, le jeudi 20 août 2026. Les interruptions de la fourniture d’électricité vont intervenir de 10h à 15h dans certaines localités et de 11h à 15h dans d’autres. Ces... L’article Bénin : des coupures d'électricité annoncées dans 12…