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Don Jazzy Showers Accolades on Asake After Listening to Debut Album, Says He Deserves Two Big Awards

September 8, 2022September 8, 2022 - by Lovina - Leave a Comment

Mavins record boss, Don Jazzy is full of praises for YBNL artiste, Ahmed Ololade, known professionally as Asake. Don Jazzy took to his official Twitter account to salute the singer following the release of his debut album. Asake dropped ‘Mr Money With The Vibe’ on Wednesday night, and after Jazzy listened to it, he said the artiste should receive two awards at The Headies 2023. Don Jazzy said that the organisers should just prepare to give Asake the awards for Next Rated and Artiste of The Year. This is not the first time the Mavin Records Boss is throwing salutations to the music act as he did same after he dropped the visuals for song, Terminator. He wrote; ”Make them just give Asake Nexrated and artist of the year sef for 2023 already o. 🤍🐘”

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8 Nigerian female celebrities who have received Honorary Doctorate degrees (Photos)

July 18, 2022July 18, 2022 - by Lovina - Leave a Comment

Honorary degrees are becoming more popular among Nigerian celebrities; this year alone, four Nigerian celebrities have gotten honorary doctorate degrees, most of which are from universities in Benin Republic. This page discusses the significance and conditions for this honour and other noteworthy Nigerian celebrities who have received this award. This honorary degree is granted so that the university or college waives or foregoes all degree requirements such as attendance, examination, matriculation course credit, and so on. That is, persons who receive this degree do not have to go through all of the inconveniences associated with the degree program. Tertiary institutions bestow this degree on prominent individuals to recognise their greatness, commitment to society, and lifetime success. Unfortunately, because this is an honorary degree that cannot be utilized to obtain employment, it has no practical significance in real life. Let’s look at a few of them below: 1. Tiwa Savage Tiwa Savage, a Nigerian singer, was recently conferred an Honorary Doctorate Degree by her alma school, the University of Kent in the United Kingdom. The University, according to Tribune online, featured images …

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Wizkid Wins 5 Awards at 2021 African Entertainment Awards USA (Video)

December 27, 2021December 27, 2021 - by Precise Post - Leave a Comment

Nigerian Music star, Ayodeji Balogun Ibrahim aka Wizkid has clinched five awards at the 2021 African Entertainment Awards USA. He was declared winner in five distinct categories namely: Song Of The Year: Wizkid ft Tems – EssenceAlbum Of The Year: Wizkid “MADE IN LAGOS”Best Music Video: Wizkid – Essence Ft. TemsBEST COLLABORATIONS: Wizkid – Essence ft. TemsBEST MALE ARTIST WINNER: Wizkid Recall that Machala also bagged 3 awards at AFRIMA 2021, which made him the very first singer to hold such a record.

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FCT FA Backs SWAN Awards, Refresher Courses Abroad

June 27, 2021June 27, 2021 - by Editor - Leave a Comment

By Joan Nnenna Iwuchukwu Abuja (Precise Post) – Adam Mohammed Mouhktar, chairman FCT Football Association (FA), says he is ready to partner with chapter’s Sport Writers’ Association of Nigeria in reviving the SWAN Awards. Mouhktar, speaking with SWAN FCT chapter during a courtesy visit on Saturday at the FA’s office Old Parade Ground, Area 10 Abuja, The digital chairman, while speaking during a courtesy call made by the Bunmi Haruna led newly elected SWAN FCT EXco, also promised to send some sports journalists abroad for refresher courses. “We are extremely thrilled that such a gentleman like Bunmi Haruna has emerged and I am pretty much sure that the process was free, fair and transparent and that’s why I have not heard any rancour. So, Bunmi congratulations not only for your victory as chairman but having these set off very important personalities in sports in your ExCo,” Mouhktar said. “We want to create a critical relationship with the FCT SWAN that will enhance sports development in the territory and beyond. “I believe that the SWAN Awards is prestigious and we will …

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Sherwood says Iheanacho is undroppable

May 8, 2021May 8, 2021 - by Editor - Leave a Comment

Abuja (Precise Post) – Former Tottenham Hotspur manager Tim Sherwood is of the opinion that Kelechi Iheanacho is now an important member of the Leicester City squad and Brendan Rodgers cannot afford to drop him from the starting lineup. For a while in his Leicester City career, it looked like Iheanacho won’t fulfill his talent or just be no more than a super sub, but he’s the player that has made the biggest impact for Leicester City in the last two months. Since the start of March, the Nigeria international has directly participated in a remarkable 15 goals in ten matches across all competitions for the Foxes, all of which he started, which is a testament to the player and the coaching that he has received. “It has been forced upon him (Brendan Rodgers) a little bit, there was no Maddison, there was no Ayoze Perez,” Sherwood said on Premier League Productions. “He played him (Iheanacho) when Vardy was injured but he stuck with the two because you cannot drop him at the moment. “He is undroppable, fantastic goals that …

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Nigerian music star, Kizz Daniel celebrates 27th birthday, welcomes twins

May 3, 2021May 3, 2021 - by Editor - Leave a Comment

By Priscilla Osaje Abuja – Nigerian music star, Oluwatobiloba Anidugbe a.k.a Kizz Daniel has welcomed a set of twins as he marked his 27th birthday on May 1. The renowned singer who could not hide his joy and gratitude to God, took to his Instagram handle@kizzdaniel to share the good news to his fans and well wishers. According to the proud father of two boys, there is no better way to celebrate his birthday than announcing the arrival of his sons. The ‘One Ticket’ crooner, sharing a close-up photo of him holding his sons’ hands, the singer wrote: “ᴛʜᴇʀᴇ ɪS ɴᴏ ʙᴇᴛᴛᴇʀ ᴡᴀʏ ᴛᴏ ᴄᴇʟᴇʙʀᴀᴛᴇ ᴍʏ ʙɪʀᴛʜᴅᴀʏ, ᴛʜᴀɴ ᴀɴɴᴏᴜɴᴄɪɴɢ ᴛʜᴇ ᴀʀʀɪᴠᴀʟ ᴏf ᴍʏ BOYSꜱ… ᴊᴇʟᴀɴɪ & ᴊᴀʟɪʟ ❤️”. Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe is a Nigerian singer-songwriter and a recording artist, that is popularly known as Kiss Daniel until he changed to Kizz Daniel in May 2018. He is best known for his second single titled “Woju” and he is the founder and frontline act of Flyboy Inc. record label. The Nigerian pop singer emerged in 2014 with the hit single “Woju,”, …

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#NOTTOOYOUNGTORUN promoters, Sunday Okereke, Hamza Lawal bag awards

May 1, 2021May 1, 2021 - by Editor - Leave a Comment

By Chris Udochukwu Abuja (Precise Post) – The African Leadership and Development Academy in Abuja Nigeria on Friday honoured Ambassador Chibuzor Okereke and Mr Hamza Lawal – the two leading promoters of the Political Youth Advocacy Group known as the #NotTooYoungToRun Movement with the ALDA Afrika Youth Support and Community Development Awards. According to the President of the Pan-African Youth Mentorship Group, Mr. Efe Ekure, the two young leaders have distinguished themselves in raising their voices for positive change in Nigeria, youth mentorship, capacity building, promotion of active citizenship, youth political participation and community development. In May 2018, President Muhammadu Buhari signed the NotTooYoungToRun Bill into Law after two vigorous years of advocacy movement that united young Nigerians across the country as they joined their voices, energies and innovation to demand for change and political inclusion. The bill sort for the alteration of sections 65, 106, 131, 177 of the 1999 constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (As Amended), which is to reduce the age of running for elective positions for House of Assembly and House of Representatives from …

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Tonto Dikeh Becomes UN Ambassador, Bags 3 Awards in Less Than a Month

April 7, 2021April 7, 2021 - by Precise Post - Leave a Comment

Nigerian actress, Tonto Dikeh is finally a United Nations Ambassador. The actress bagged the 3rd prestigious award within 4 weeks. This is coming after Tonto Dikeh was ridiculed because of being disowned by Nigeria Christian Pilgrims Commission (NcPc), after she had claimed the body appointed her as a Peace Ambassador. While moving ahead, the mother of one is now a UN ambassador. Sharing a photo of herself receiving the awards, she wrote; “I was just honored as a UNITED NATIONS NOBLE INTERNATIONAL AMBASSADOR for the United Nations RESCUE SERVICES. Reacting to the news, Zubby Micheal wrote; ”Congratulations GOLDEN POKO” See post below;

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Rivers Govt awards N1bn contract for construction of Trans-Kalabari Road and Phase II of Sakpenwa-Bori-Kono road

April 1, 2021April 1, 2021 - by Editor - Leave a Comment

By Francis Etuko Abuja (Precise Post) – Rivers State Government has awarded the contract for the construction of the Trans-Kalabari Road and the Phase II of the Sakpenwa-Bori-Kono road to Lubrick Construction Company and CCECC respectively. Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike who disclosed this via his official twitter handle on Friday, stressed that the roads are of critical importance to their host areas. He informed that the two roads will be funded by a N1billion irrevocable monthly payment deducted from the State’s internally generated revenue. The Rivers State Governor therefore called on people of the areas to take ownership of the projects and support the contractors maximally. His tweets reads: “Today we awarded the contract for the construction of the Trans-Kalabari Road and the Phase II of the Sakpenwa-Bori-Kono road to Lubrick Construction Company and CCECC respectively. “Both roads are of critical importance to their host areas and are to be funded by a N1bn irrevocable monthly payment deducted from the State’s internally generated revenue. “We urge people of the areas to take ownership of the projects and support …

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The Latest: Album Of The Year Grammy Goes To Taylor Swift

March 15, 2021March 15, 2021 - by Editor - Leave a Comment

LOS ANGELES — The Latest on the Grammy Awards (all times local): 8:10am Taylor Swift will go down in Grammy lore. Swift’s album “folklore” won the Grammy Award for album of the year on Sunday night, making her the first female artist to win the award three times. She also won it in 2010 for her album “Fearless,” and again in 2015 for “1989.” Swift’s “folklore” won over nominated albums by Jhené Aiko, Black Pumas, Coldplay, Jacob Collier, HAIM, Dua Lipa and Post Malone. She thanked her collaborators, Jack Antonoff and Aaron Dessner, and her boyfriend, Joe Alwyn, adding they turned writing songs during a pandemic fun. (AP).

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NASG Awards N1.9bn Gudi/Moroa Rural Road Project, As Work Commences Next Week

March 7, 2021March 7, 2021 - by Editor - Leave a Comment

By Chris Udochukwu Abuja (Precise Post) – Nasarawa State Governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, said his administration has awarded the construction of the Gudi/Maroa rural road at the cost of N1.bn, with work commencing on the site next week. Engineer Sule disclosed this as special guest of honour, during an empowerment programme for vulnerable women, organized by the Majalisan Maccido Foundation, in Nunku, Akwanga Local Government area, on Saturday. According to the Governor, in a bid to ease transportation in rural communities, the government is set to award the Nunku/Ajaga/Rinze road project, estimated at another N1bn, with officials already dispatched to carry out feasibility studies. Commenting further, Engineer Sule recounted the difficulties the people of the area encounter while traveling, stressing that his experience as a kid growing up in Gudi, was a motivating factor towards bringing succour to the people. Speaking on the event, the Governor commended the organizers of the empowerment programmes, describing the gesture as selfless service to the community. Engineer Sule announced a personal donation of N10m, to assist the Majalisan Maccido execute the electrification project earmarked …

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Renowned Actor, Sadiq Daba Is Dead

March 4, 2021March 4, 2021 - by Editor - Leave a Comment

By Ogechi Okorie Abuja (Precise Post) – Renowned Actor, Sadiq Daba of cock crow at dawn fame is dead. Sadiq had been very sick in the past and was flown out for medical attention. He had been battling with Leukemia and prostrate cancer. Outside cock crow at dawn, in 2015, he won best actor in the Africa movie academy awards for his role as Uncle Waziri in ‘ October 1’. He has been battling with leukamia since 2017. The veteran broadcaster and actor, Sadiq Daba died Wednesday evening after a long battle with leukemia and prostate cancer. His death has been confirmed by filmmaker Kunle Afolayan with whom he worked recently on the 2020 motion picture, Citation. According to Afolayan, the ace broadcaster died on the evening of Wednesday, March 3rd. Afolayan said he spoke with his wife and son who confirmed his passing to him. Many Nigerians including billionaire Femi Otedola donated money for his treatment abroad and gave out-pouring support on social media. Daba made waves in the 1980s on Nigerian Television Authority (NTA). He has featured in …

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Wizkid And Burna Boy Win Big At 2020 MOBO Awards

December 10, 2020December 10, 2020 - by Precise Post - Leave a Comment

Nigerian artistes, Burna Boy and Wizkid won big at the 2020 Music of Black Origin, MOBO Awards. The prestigious award held for the first time in three years after going on a hiatus in the year 2017. Wizkid was named the Best African Act while Burna Boy was named the Best International Act. Nigerian superstars, Davido and Tiwa Savage also performed at the event. Nigerian COVID-19 lockdown soundtrack, ‘Don’t Rush’ by Young T & Bugsey was named song of the year. Full List Of Winners At 2020 MOBO Awards Album of the year: Nines – Crabs in a Bucket Best male act: Headie One Best female act: Mahalia Song of the year (public vote): Young T & Bugsey – Don’t Rush (feat Headie One) Best newcomer (public vote): Aitch Video of the year: NSG – Lupita Best R&B/soul act: Mahalia Best hip-hop act: Nines Best grime act (public vote): JME Best international act (public vote): Burna Boy Best performance in a TV show/film: Michael Ward as Marco, Blue Story Best media personality: Chunkz Best album 2017-2019: Ella Mai – Ella …

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Wizkid’s Song With Beyonce Wins Him 2020 BET Soul Train Award

November 30, 2020November 30, 2020 - by Precise Post - Leave a Comment

Popular Nigerian singer, Wizkid has won the 2020 BET Soul Train Award. Recall that the 2020 edition of the Black Entertainment Television Soul Train Music Awards winners were announce on November 29, 2020 to recognize the best in soul, R&B and Hip-Hop music. It was aired on BET, BET Her, Vh1 and MTV2 with actors Tisha Campbell and Tichina Arnold as the host of the ceremony for the third time. The popular Nigerian afrobeat artiste, Wizkid, made history by becoming the first Nigerian for winning the BET Soul Train Award for the second time in history. The ’Made in Lagos’ hitmaker won for the second time in his career with the help of the feature he had with Beyoncé on the ”The Lion King” project. Beyoncé featured Wizkid on the single, ”Brown Skin Girl” which also featured Blue Ivy and Saint Jhn. The ”The Lion King” project focused on the African origin to portray the beautiful culture of Africa to the world. It also featured Shatta Wale and Burna Boy on the same album. Source

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Harvest of Awards as Jalingo Diocese Celebrates Silver Jubilee

October 30, 2020October 30, 2020 - by Editor - Leave a Comment

By Callistus Agwaza, Jalingo Jalingo (Precise Post) – The Catholic diocese of Jalingo on Friday presented various categories of awards to deserving members of the Church as part of activities to celebrated its 25th anniversary. Speaking at the celebration which took place at the St Charles Baromeo Cathedral in Jalingo, the Catholic Bishop of the diocese Most Reverend Dr. Charles Hammawa said that the journey has been tough but clearly a manifestation of God’s grace despite the odds. Hammawa said that the awards were meant to spur the people including domestic staff and teachers of religious studies and other lay faithful who have demonstrated persistent selfless service in the growth of the Church to do even more. He described the times as tough occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic and the recent takeover of ENDSARS protest that resulted into looting of both government and private property and the general sociol political and economic realities of the moment. “We pray for God’s kingdom of love, justice and peace. Let us also give witness to spiritual renewal that we have received by giving …