October 2016 – Page 22

US Olympic sprinter Tyson Gay’s 15-year-old daughter killed in shootout at a restaurant

American Olympic sprinter Tyson Gay’s teenage daughter was killed by stray bullet in an apparent shootout at a restaurant. Trinity Gay, 15, a rising track star died after being shot in the neck at a restaurant in Kentucky in the early hours of Sunday morning, October 16th. Tyson Gay, who grew up in Lexington told local news site LEX 18: "She didn’t make it. I’m so confused. She was just here last week for fall break. It’s so crazy. I have no idea what happened." (more…)

by kenneth 0 October 17, 2016

LIFESTYLE

Sally Breaks OkadaBooks Record With Over 150,000 Naira In Monthly Sales

Nigerian author Sally Kenneth Dadzie has set a new monthly record primarily from sales of her critically acclaimed book The Fourth Finger. She now holds the record for the highest sales for a single author on okadabooks with over N150,000. (more…)

by kenneth 0 October 16, 2016

TECH

Etisalat Nigeria Has Officially Launched Its 4G LTE Service

Etisalat Nigeria has started rolling out 4G LTE services to some parts of Nigeria. Speaking at the launch, CEO Etisalat Nigeria, Matthew Willsher said, “The 4G LTE technology offers our customers increased access to high speed data and quality voice services real time. With the new technology, our customers will enjoy efficient broadband internet and uninterrupted connectivity to clearer voice calls, increased access to online streaming and ultra-high definition videos.” (more…)

by kenneth 0 October 16, 2016

NEWS

Thousands Gather to Celebrate the Annual Olojo Festival as Ooni of Ife Wears the ‘Aare Crown’ for the First Time

There was jubilation in Ile-Ife on Saturday as the ‎Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, appeared to the waiting mammoth crowd with the historic and sacred Aare crown on his head which he wore for the first time since his enthronement late last year.‎ The crown, which is believed to weigh over 70kg spiritually, was always worn once a year by the Ooni, during which major gods in the city are appeased. (more…)

by kenneth 0 October 16, 2016

EVENTS

Rita Dominic, Ramsey Nouah, Daniel K. Daniel & More at the BFI London Film Festival Premiere of ’76

Lead stars of the anticipated movie ‘76, Rita Dominic and Ramsey Nouah were joined by other Nollywood movie stars like Daniel K. Daniel at the London premiere of the movie which held during the BFI Film Festival. The event was also attended by a number of media executives as fans and lovers of Nigerian movies gathered to watch the movie at the Hay Market Cinemas. (more…)

by kenneth 0 October 16, 2016

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