Rihanna, Asap Rocky Name Second Son ‘Riot’, Netizens React

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1 year ago

September 9, 2023

Mixed reactions have begun to trail multi-award-winning singer Rihanna’s choice of name for her newborn son.

Rihanna and her partner, rapper Asap Rocky, welcomed their second child on August 1 and have named him ‘Riot Rose Mayers,’ The Blast reports.

The couple are also parents to son, RZA Athelston Mayers, born in 2022 and named after legendary Wu-Tang Clan rapper, RZA.

Tweeps have since begun to share their thoughts on the couple’s choice of name for their newly-born son.

One tweep #provii8 tweeted, “Rihana naming her second son Riot is all cool until the boy starts leading riots in college.”

#damiadenuga tweeted, “Rihanna and ASAP Rocky name their son Riot aka Idamu Adugbo. Portable influenced them.”

#Hantibedavid tweeted, “God gave Rihanna and A$AP Rocky 9 months to choose a name for their baby boy and all they could come up with is Riot?”

#Amblue_jay also tweeted, “Rihanna named her son Riot but people continue to laugh at Zimbabwean names.”

#Mbahdeyforyou also wrote, “As them dun born Riot, next pikin’ go be Protest.”

#Raylex04, who seemed to like the name ‘Riot,’ commented on X, formerly Twitter, saying, “Rihanna named her child “Riot” and the child is going to be Rich and successful despite his name, and then there’s you “Glory” With no glory. Happiness with no joy, Wisdom wey nor wise. ”

#Ovo_himself449 also tweeted, “You see people Abroad bearing names like Stone, Bucket, Riot making it in life but here in Nigeria, pesin wey dey bear Success dey write Jamb 4 times.”

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Gov Ododo’s Aide Donates N1M for Kogi Mosque Construction

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16 hours ago

October 12, 2024

Tunde-Olubo Bukunmi

Oladele John Nihi, the Special Adviser on Youth and Student Matters to the Kogi State Governor, has made a notable contribution of ₦1 million to aid the construction of a community mosque in his hometown, Aiyegunle Gbede.

The donation was announced during a special event held to mark the foundation-laying ceremony of the mosque, presided over by the Chief Imam of Aiyegunle Gbede, Khalifat Sheikh Abdulrasheed Saidu Arekemase.

The event also served as a fundraising opportunity for the mosque’s building committee.

Nihi, known for his strong advocacy for youth empowerment and community welfare, highlighted the significance of religious unity and peace in the region.

“This mosque will serve as a symbol of our collective values and shared humanity,” he remarked.

This act of generosity is in line with Nihi’s broader commitment to supporting various community development projects in Kogi, including initiatives focused on education, healthcare, and social upliftment.

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Matawalle Praises Sokoto Govt’s Backing of Armed Forces

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16 hours ago

October 12, 2024

Tunde-Olubo Bukunmi

Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammad Matawalle, has expressed gratitude to the Sokoto State Government for its unwavering support to the Armed Forces and other security agencies.

This commendation came during the handover of 10 operational vehicles to military forces in Sokoto.

Held at the Sokoto State Government House, the vehicles, consisting of 8 Buffalo trucks and 2 Toyota Hilux, were part of a broader collaboration between the state and the Federal Government to bolster security in the North-West region.

The latest donation follows Governor Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto’s earlier contribution of 100 operational vehicles aimed at strengthening the fight against banditry and insurgency.

In a statement from Ahmad Dan-Wudil, the Minister’s Personal Assistant on Media, Dr. Matawalle praised the Sokoto State Government, stating, “I commend the Sokoto State Government for its steadfast support to the Armed Forces and other security agencies.”

He stressed that the new vehicles would enhance the mobility and efficiency of security forces, allowing for quicker responses to threats.

“The security of our nation demands a collective effort at every level. The Sokoto State Government has consistently demonstrated its dedication to this cause,” Matawalle added.

Brigadier General I.A. Ajosin, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 8 Division, received the vehicles on behalf of the Chief of Defence Staff and expressed deep gratitude for the ongoing support to military operations in the region.

Following the handover, Dr. Matawalle received an operational briefing from the Air Component of Joint Operation Hadarin Daji, detailing recent successes in neutralizing key bandit leaders through coordinated air and ground strikes.

Commending the Air Component for their precision, Dr. Matawalle reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to ensuring the continued success of the operation.

“Your achievements are a testament to your professionalism and dedication. Rest assured, the Federal Government will continue to provide all necessary support,” he concluded.

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