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  • SAD! American rapper Lil Loaded is dead

    SAD! American rapper Lil Loaded is dead

    American rap artiste, Lil Loaded, the voice behind the 2019 viral summer hit song “6locc 6a6y” has died at 20.

    The Dallas County medical examiner’s office confirmed his death on Monday to USA TODAY that the young rapper, whose real name was Dashawn Robertson, had died. However, the officials did not reveal the cause of his demise.

    Meanwhile, Ashkan Mehryari, an attorney for the rapper, told USA TODAY the cause of death was suicide. “Sadly, I am able to confirm that Mr Robertson passed away today,” Mehryari wrote in a statement.

    The attorney told the Dallas Morning News that his client’s death was “very tragic,” adding, “He had a very bright and promising music career ahead of him.”

    Lil Loaded’s death comes a week after “6locc 6a6y” was certified gold on May 25 by the Recording Industry Association of America.

    Making the announcement via his Instagram page, the rapper wrote, “6LOCC 6A6Y Certified Gold… Who runnin dis (expletive) like me … dopest fanbase on earth.”

    The music video for the song has amassed about 29 million views on YouTube. The rapper’s follow-up single in October 2019, “Gang Unit,” became an even bigger hit with over 39 million YouTube views.

    Lil Loaded was arrested last year on a murder charge related to the October shooting of his best friend, 18-year-old Khalil Walker.

     

  • Family announces funeral arrangements for Whizzy Ilabo of ‘Ofege’

    Family announces funeral arrangements for Whizzy Ilabo of ‘Ofege’

    Wilfred Essiet Inwang a.k.a Whizzy Ilabo is dead.

    Whizzy Ilabo who was a member of the then popular student band, Ofege music group in the 1970s, passed on at the age of 65.

    The service of songs will take place on July 9th 2021 by 5:00pm at St Stephen Catholic Church, Ekott street behind party house, off Eket /Oron road, Ikot-Ibiok, Eket.

    The service of songs will take place on July 10th 2021 by 11am at St Paul Primary School, Eket/Oron Road, Ikot Ibiok Eket.

    He is survived by mother, wife, children, siblings, relatives and friends.

    Ofege was formed in the early 1970s by a bunch of teenage hippies at the prestigious St. Gregory’s College in the Obalende area of Lagos Nigeria. Ofege was largely influenced by the guitar solos of Carlos Santana, Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page, Francis Rossi, and the criss-cross rhythms of Osibisa.

    Their first album was recorded while the band members were still in high school (average age of 16), Ofege’s debut album Try And Love was originally recorded and released in 1973. Due to their vibrant combo of sweet harmonies, hooks & fuzz, they would become one of the most legendary Nigerian groups of all time, with expressive sales and national stardom.

     

     

  • All you need to know about Dare Adeboye

    All you need to know about Dare Adeboye

    Nigerians have continued to react to the news of the demise of Pastor Dare Adeboye, son of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God Worldwide, Enoch Adeboye.

    TheNewsGuru had exclusively reported earlier that the youthful cleric died in his sleep on Wednesday in Eket, Akwa Ibom State, where he was based with his family.

    Below are things you need to know about the late minister of God.

    1. Pastor Dare held various positions such as the RCCG Youth Affairs National & International Director of Programs, Chairman Organizing Committee of 70hrs Messiah’s Marathon Praise, National Youth Convention and Northern Zone Abuja RCCG SHIFT programs.

    2. He was the Assistant Pastor in charge of Region (Youth) 35)

    1. Dare was happily married to Temiloluwa with children.
    2. He was 42-year-old and would have clocked 43 in June.

     

    5.Last year, on his 42nd birthday, his dad, in a social media post, described him as his first miracle child. He wrote on his Facebook page, “Our first miracle child. We pray that God will keep his miraculous working power in your life and all those who need a miracle today, will use you as a point of contact for their own in Jesus’ name. (Amen) love from Dad, Mom, and the whole Adeboye dynasty.”

     

    6.He was the third son of the 79-year-old general overseer of one of the largest churches in the world.

     

    7.Pastor Dare held previous positions as the Senior Pastor of RCCG House of Praise Birmingham, the Provincial Youth Pastor of RCCG Kaduna Province 1 and RCCG Kaduna Region 8 Youth Pastor.

     

  • BREAKING: Newly re-elected Chadian President, Deby dies after sustaining injuries in battle against rebels

    BREAKING: Newly re-elected Chadian President, Deby dies after sustaining injuries in battle against rebels

    Chadian army on Tuesday announced the death of President Idriss Derby.

    He reportedly sustained injuries in the battle against rebels, one day after he wins elections for a sixth mandate.

    Chadian President Idriss Déby Itno, who has been in power for 30 years, died on April 20, 2021 from injuries sustained while commanding his army in fighting against rebels in the north over the weekend, a spokesman announced on state television.

    Deby, 68, “has just breathed his last defending the sovereign nation on the battlefield” over the weekend, army spokesman General Azem Bermandoa Agouna said in a statement read out on state television.

    Deby was re-elected to a sixth term with 79.32 percent of the votes cast in April 11’s election, according to provisional results from the electoral commission on Monday.

    Former prime minister Albert Pahimi Padacke came in second with just 10.32 percent in the presidential vote, while turnout was 64.81 percent, Independent National Electoral Commission chairman Kodi Mahamat Bam said.

    The first female president candidate in Chad’s history, Lydie Beassemda, came third with 3.16 percent.

    The provisional results still need to be approved by the Supreme Court after it studies potential legal appeals.

    After more than three decades in power, the victory of 68-year-old Deby was never in serious doubt after a campaign in which he faced a divided opposition lacking a major rival candidate and demonstrations were banned or dispersed.

    Officially nine candidates were running against Deby, but three withdrew and called for the vote to be boycotted — though the Supreme Court kept their names on the ballots.

    Deby campaigned on a promise of peace and security in a region that has been rocked by jihadist insurgencies.

     

  • How we found one officer, 10 soldiers declared missing all dead in Benue – Nigerian Army

    How we found one officer, 10 soldiers declared missing all dead in Benue – Nigerian Army

    The Nigerian Army has confirmed the killing of one officer and 10 soldiers who are on stabilisation operation in Benue State by yet to be identified criminals.

    The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Mohammed Yerima, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja.

    Yerima said the troops were initially declared missing which led to the deployment of a joint search and rescue team comprising army troops and personnel of Operation Whirl Stroke.

    He said the search and rescue team unfortunately found all the missing troops dead in Konshisha Local Government Area of the state.

    According to him, while the bodies of the slain troops were evacuated immediately, efforts are ongoing to track down the perpetrators of this heinous crime with a view to bringing them to Justice.

    Yerima said that Nigerian Army under the leadership of the Lt.-Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, would remain resolute in ensuring stability in Benue and other parts of the country that are affected by the activities of criminal gangs.

    He gave assurance that the army authority was determined to ensure that the unprovoked attack does not disrupt the general peace being enjoyed by the local inhabitants.

    According to him, the COAS has therefore directed commanders on the ground to ensure sustained efforts to fish out and deal decisively with these bad elements who are threatening the peace in the area.

    “It may be recalled that Benue which was a hot bed for violent clashes has been enjoying relative peace following the successes achieved by the various security agencies who have been working tirelessly to safeguard law abiding citizens and ensure they go about their legitimate business without fear of harassment by criminals.

    “The Nigerian army appeal to the public to volunteer useful information that will lead to the arrest of the perpetrators of this dastardly act,” he said.

  • BREAKING: Another serving federal lawmaker is dead

    BREAKING: Another serving federal lawmaker is dead

    Few days after the tragic death of a member of the House of Representatives, Haruna Maitala, his son and driver, death has yet again dealt a heavy blow on the green chamber.

    TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports that the lawmaker representing Lere Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Suleiman Aliyu died on Tuesday at the age of 53 years, becoming the fourth this year (2021).

    According to reports, Aliyu died in the early hours of Tuesday at the Barau Dikko Hospital in Kaduna.

    Two relatives of the deceased, Hassan Banaga and Murjanatu Garba, confimed the death.

    The lawmaker died from an undisclosed illness.

    “We are here at Barau Dikko Hospital Kaduna to take the body for burial. He is going to be buried in Lere town at 3 pm,” a close relative of the deceased lawmaker said.

    Aliyu was sworn in by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, in March 2020 despite contesting for the seat in the 2019 general election.

    He was sworn in after the Court of Appeal in Kaduna declared him the winner of the election and removed Lawal Adamu of the PDP who was occupying the seat.

     

    Aliyu is of the APC and is a former Commissioner of Water resources in Kaduna State.

    TNG gathered that about eleven federal lawmakers have died since the inauguration of the ninth assembly in 2019.

     

  • Jonathan shocked over death of Tanzania President, Magufuli

    Jonathan shocked over death of Tanzania President, Magufuli

    Nigeria’s former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan is shocked by the death of Tanzania’s President, John Magufuli.

    Magufuli died on Wednesday as announced by Vice President Samia Suluhu Hassan.

    Magufuli was 61. He was Tanzania’s first president to die while in office.

    His death was announced after more than two-week absence from public life, that led to speculation about his health.

    The opposition said he was struck with COVID-19, but VP Hassan said he died from the heart disease that had plagued him for a decade.

    Reacting to his death on Thursday morning, Jonathan said “A bright star has been plucked from the African continent.

    “President John Magufuli of Tanzania was a man I knew quite well, due to my frequent visits to Tanzania for the advancement of democracy in Africa.

    ”I found in him a true partner in democracy and a patriot who loved his country and did his best to steer the ship of state away from the brink and to the bank of the river of peace, progress and prosperity.

    “My condolences to his family, especially First Lady Janeth Magufuli, and their children, as well as the government and people of Tanzania.

    “My thoughts go out also to his party, Chama Cha Mapinduzi. May God grant his soul repose, and may He comfort the grieving nation.”

  • BREAKING: Driver dies in Gombe governor’s convoy crash

    BREAKING: Driver dies in Gombe governor’s convoy crash

    A driver in the convoy of Gombe State Governor, Inuwa Yahaya, died on Thursday after a ghastly accident..

    According to reports the governor’s motorcade was on its way to Gombe from Bauchi when the horrific incident happened.

    The bus was said to have conveyed a number of journalists, some sustained injuries.

    Yahaya was in Bauchi on Wednesday for the 4th North-East Governors Forum Meeting.

    The governor stayed till today to be part of the foundation laying for the renovation of the Bauchi State Government House.

    On Monday, about 10 policemen of the Rapid Response Squad in the convoy of Bauchi Governor, Bala Mohammed, were involved in a crash.

    The accident happened while Mohammed was inspecting a 60 kilometers Burga-Yelwan Duguri road project in Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area.

    A Toyota Hilux conveying the police officers veered off the road. No life was lost.

    The vehicle and somersaulted twice after losing control as a result of the huge dust that made visibility almost impossible.

    All police personnel were rushed to the Bununu general hospital in Tafawa Balewa LGA for treatment.

  • Reggae icon, Bunny Wailer is dead

    Reggae icon, Bunny Wailer is dead

    Reggae icon, Bunny Wailer who played in a band alongside Bob Marley, the late music legend, is dead.

    Olivia Grange, Jamaica’s minister for culture, confirmed the news of his death in a statement on Tuesday.

    According to Grange, the reggae star passed away at the Andrew’s Memorial Hospital in Kingston.

    “We mourn the passing of this outstanding singer, songwriter and percussionist and celebrate his life and many accomplishments,” the statement read.

    “We remain grateful for the role that Bunny Wailer played in the development and popularity of Reggae music across the world.

    “We remember with great pride how Bunny, Bob Marley and Peter Tosh, took Reggae music to the four corners of the earth.

    “Today, the last surviving Wailer has passed. His son Abijah said to me this morning that ‘Bunny Wailer cannot die, he has transitioned’.

    “What Bunny Wailer has done for Reggae, as one of the pioneers and standard-bearers of our country’s music, lives on.”

    While the statement did not reveal the cause of his death, it is understood that the reggae icon had been in the hospital since having a stroke in July 2020.

    The deceased, born Neville Livingston, was a founding member of The Wailers, a band that later found international fame with Marley and Peter Tosh, who was killed during a robbery in 1987.

    Before Wailer went solo in 1974, his band had achieved reggae classics like ‘Simmer Down’ and ‘Stir It Up’.

    He thereafter won three Grammys and got Jamaica’s Order Of Merit in 2017.

     

  • Veteran musician, Chris Ajilo is dead

    Veteran musician, Chris Ajilo is dead

    The Nigerian music industry is once again bereaved. One of it’s own, Chris Ajilo is dead.

     

    The musician died on Saturday morning after he was rushed to Wesley Guild Hospital in Ilesha where he passed on.

    According to Latoya Aduke, wife of Orlando Julius, Ajilo was hale and hearty when they visited him on Thursday.

    “It is a painful loss to us. I took Orlando to see him on Thursday at his house. Pa was so happy,” Latoya revealed.

    Ajilo known for his songs, Eko Gba Gbere, Ariwo and Emi Mimo is the last of generation of veterans like Victor Olaiya, Bobby Benson and others that formed the Nigerian Union of Musician, the first guild for musicians.
    Ajilo was also a producer for polygraph turned Polygram Records who produced several albums notably Chief Olisa Osadebe’s Osondu Owendi.

    Pa Christopher Ajilore who hails from Ijebu-Ijesa died at the age of 91.