Tag: Banky W
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Banky W slams Buhari over Sowore’s rearrest
Nigerian singer and politician, Banky W has condemned President Mohammadu Buhari to right the wrongs on the rearrest of Omoyele Sowore, convener of the RevolutionNow Movement. TheNewsGuru recalls that on Thursday, the Department of State Services (DSS) had released the embattled activist — 124 days after he was arrested for “threatening public peace.” A few…
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Photo: Ex-BBNaija housemate, Mike, wife sign endorsement deal with Banky W’s EME
Big Brother 2019 first runner up Mike Edwards and his wife have signed a management deal with Empire Mate Entertainment owned by Nigerian singer and politician, Banky W. The deal comes a day after Mike announced that he won’t honour any invitation with his wife. The deal was announced Friday via EME’s official Instagram page:…
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Sowore endured difficult times trying to speak up for a better Nigeria- Banky W
Musician turned politician, Banky W has reacted to the ruling of a Federal High Court in Abuja ordering the Department of State Services to immediately release pro-democracy activist, Omoyele Sowore, on bail. TheNewsGuru recalls that Omoyele Sowore, a co-convener of the RevolutionNow movement was granted bail by an Abuja Federal High Court on Tuesday. The…
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Xenophobia: Omotola, Banky W, Belinda Effah others condemn attacks on Nigerians in South Africa
More Nigerian celebrities and public figures have continued to condemn the recurrent attacks on Nigerians and other Africans in South Africa. TheNewsGuru had reported the widespread attacks on Nigerians and their businesses in South Africa. The President of the Nigeria Union in South Africa (NUSA), Adetola Olubajo said on Monday that the attacks began on…
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It’s time for us to take the business of showbiz seriously -Banky W
Nigerian singer, Bankole Wellington better known as Banky W has expressed his views about Nigerian entertainers who have had to lobby for funds for their medical treatment. He added that entertainers need to take the business of entertainment seriously. Speaking in a chat with HipTV, the entertainer cum politician said such situations can be blamed…
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Banky W, Simi, others slam Senator Elisha Abbo over assault
A lawmaker representing Adamawa-North senatorial district, Senator Elisha Abbo, attracted condemnations from a large section of Nigerians after being caught on video slapping a nursing mother repeatedly at a sex toy shop in the Wuse 2 area of Abuja. The assault was done in the presence of an armed policeman who rather than assist the…
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COSON shouldn’t become your retirement home- Banky W slams Okoroji
The lingering crisis affecting the Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON) has taken a new dimension as Banky W has slammed COSON chairman, Tony Okoroji over turning the organisation into his retirement home. Banky W made this known on Wednesday via his Instagram page. In his words:” Chief Tony Okoroji has been Chairman of COSON since…
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Banky W shows excitement as Adesua Etomi covers Vogue magazine
Sensational actress, Adesua Etomi has made the cover of international magazine, Vogue. Her husband, Banky W cannot keep calm. The singer who recently turned a politician took to his Instagram page on Thursday, March 14, 2019, where he showered praises on his wife for making it to the front cover of one of the biggest…
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I am grateful, even in defeat-Banky W declares
Nigerian singer and politician, Banky W recently accepted defeat after coming second in the National Assembly election for his constituency, Eti – Osa Federal constituency. Banky who contested on the platform of the Modern Democratic Party, MDP, may have to wait another 4 years – after polling 11 less votes below the APC candidate who…
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Banky W accepts defeat, loses seat to APC
Nigerian singer and politician, Banky W has accepted defeat after coming second in the National Assembly election for his constituency, Eti – Osa Federal Constituency. Banky who contested on the platform of the Modern Democratic Party, MDP, may have to wait another 4 years – after polling 11 less votes below the APC candidate who…