FREDDIE JACKSON, R&B LEGEND BEHIND “YOU ARE MY LADY” AND “ROCK ME TONIGHT,” DIES AT 70.(PHOTO).

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Freddie Jackson, R&B Legend Behind “You Are My Lady” and “Rock Me Tonight,” Dies at 70 R&B has lost one of its most unmistakable voices. Freddie Jackson, the singer whose smooth delivery helped define romantic R&B during the 1980s and gave generations of listeners songs including “You Are My Lady,” “Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)” and “Have You Ever Loved Somebody,” has died. He was 70. Jackson’s death was announced Tuesday, October 6, through his verified Instagram account. According to the memorial shared by his family and team, the singer died Monday night, October 5. The announcement did not disclose a cause of death. “It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved Freddie Jackson,” the statement read, describing the singer as a generous soul who loved his fans, family, friends and music. The memorial graphic accompanying the announcement lists Jackson’s life as October 2, 1956 – October 5, 2026, meaning he died just three da...

GOODLUCK TO VISIT CHIBOK ON FRIDAY+U.S OBSERVATIONS.

            President Goodluck Jonathan,will vist the village from where the school girls were abducted a month ago by Islamist rebels group Boko Haram.It will be Jonathan's first visit since the kidnappings to Chibok village.He will travel on to a regional security summit in Paris at which boko haram will be discussed.Alice Friend,the Pentagon's principal Director for African Affairs said ''The Depart has been deeply concerned for some time by how much the Government of Nigeria has struggled to keep pace with boko haram's growing capabilities.The Nigerian security forces have been slow to adapt to the threat from the islamist militant group.Our intent is to support Nigerian efforts to recover the girls and help catalyze greater efforts to secure the Nigerian population from the menance of boko haram''.More photos below.                                                                                                                                                      People hold placards calling for the release of secondary school girls abducted in the remote village of Chibok, during a protest along a road in Lagos May 14, 2014. REUTERS-Akintunde AkinleyeA protester holds a placard calling for the release of secondary school girls abducted in the remote village of Chibok, before a protest along a road in Lagos May 14, 2014. REUTERS/Akintunde Akinley

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