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...

NEW COMPUTER VILLAGE: LASG MEETS STAKEHOLDERS,PLANS CONSTRUCTION OF ROAD NETWORK.#PRESS RELEASE.

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     The Lagos State government has met with stakeholders to discuss the planned relocation of the Computer Village from Ikeja to Katangowa in Agbado/Oke-Odo LCDA to get their commitment to the project, particularly to facilitate the construction of a network of roads around the new location.
The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Idris Salako, in his welcome address said the relocation process began with the exchange of vital information with stakeholders to engender the successful commencement of the landscape transforming project at the new location.
Salako affirmed that by approving the infrastructure upgrade for the host community that will accommodate the project, the present administration has displayed its commitment to providing modern infrastructure to enhance the business of computer village traders as well as residents and other stakeholders of Agbado Oke-Odo Community.
“I am happy to note that this is a landmark event which in no small measure accentuates our commitment to achieving an orderly, sustainable mega city that is friendly to business and tourism as articulated in the THEMES Agenda of Governor Babajide Sanwo- Olu”, he said.
The Commissioner, however, hinted the stakeholders that agents of government will visit the location for necessary assessments of property that will be affected, serve notices and carry out other responsibilities relevant to the project, urging residents to “Please accord them the necessary support while relevant institutions of government will work out appropriate compensation to owners of property that will be affected”.
Dr. Salako enjoined all the stakeholders to support the government's drive for development of the axis by giving maximum cooperation and conceding to the right of way to facilitate successful completion of the project.
Representatives of the community expressed appreciation to Lagos State Government for initiating the project, envisaging that speedy completion of the project will ease the burden of all road users and stakeholders along the route.
The three roads earmarked for reconstruction and upgrade include Ahmed Mohammed Road, Ogunyemi Damisa and Abubakar Streets.
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