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...

GOV. EL-RUFAI DASHED VEHICLES TO 10 LOCAL GOVT TODAY IN KADUNA STATE.{PHOTOS}.

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     Today, 11th July 2018: Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai flanked by the Deputy Governor, Arch. Bala Bantex and other members of the State executive council commissioned and Hand Over Vehicles and Supplies to Ten Local Governments, (Birnin Gwari, Ikara, Kaura, Kauru, Kaduna South, Makarfi, Kagarko, Sanga, Sabon Gari and Zaria) to mark the third phase of the Sanitation Hygiene and Water in Nigeria (SHAWN II) Project.
The SHAWN II Project is a UNICEF/DFID Supported Program aimed atImproving Access to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Particularly in our Rural Schools, Communities and Public Places. UNICEF/DFID rated Kaduna State the best amongst Participating States in Nigeria in the Last SHAWN II Review Meeting Conducted in August, 2016.
The project is funded by UNICEF, UK DFIS and the Kaduna State Government. It was launched in Kaduna state in 2014 with Kubau, Chikun and Kachia local government councils piloting the project. UNICEF/DFID realized the need to expand the project to include more communities. In 2016, the project was extended to cover 11 more local governments; Lere, Soba, Jaba, Jema’a, Kajuru, Zangon Kataf, Giwa and Kudan local government areas.
In his Remarks, Governor Elrufai stated that the SHAWN II Project is another demonstration of the intense institutional interest in improving sanitation in our communities. The Kaduna State Government is committed to the goals of the Sanitation, Hygiene and Water in Nigeria (SHAWN) project as it enhances living standards and health outcomes for our people. And we continue to receive the kind support of our development partners in delivering on these goals.
In his goodwill message, the UNICEF Nigeria Chief of Field Office in Kaduna, Dr. Zakari Adam commemded the Kaduna State Government for its efforts and commitment to develop Local Government Areas in the State.SHWAN II project aims at improving access to sanitation, hygiene and water supply to all citizens through eradication of open defecation, hand washing promotion, sanitation and provision of water facility. The project presents Nigeria the opportunity towards realizing her goal of an Open Defecation Free Nigeria by 2025.More photos below.
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