ICYMI: 5 top news that shocked Nigerian social media

There were some news yesterday, Monday (October 2, 2022), that shock Nigerian social media. We have decided to list them In Case You Missed It (ICYMI).

1. Singer Davido and Chioma’s son, Ifeanyi is dead

Emotions have been high over the death of Ifeanyi Adeleke, son of popular music artiste, Davido, and his fiancée, Chioma Rowland.

However, unconfirmed reports hinted that Ifeanyi drowned in a swimming pool at his father, Davido’s residence in the Banana Island area of Lagos State.

In a bid to revive him, the three-year-old victim, after being pulled out of the swimming pool, was reportedly rushed to a hospital in the Lekki area of the state, where he was confirmed dead by one of the doctors on duty. Read more.

2. Miggos Rapper Takeoff is shot dead at 28

Takeoff, one-third of Migos, is dead after an early morning shooting in Houston … TMZ Hip Hop has confirmed.

Law enforcement sources, and multiple witnesses, tell us the fatal incident went down shortly after 2:30 AM … that’s when cops got the call for a man shot at a bowling alley called 810 Billiards & Bowling Houston. Read more.

3. Fire guts building situated on Adeola Odeku in Victoria Island, Lagos

A building situated on Adeola Odeku in Victoria Island, Lagos is currently on fire. The fire was said to have been caused by a generator explosion which occurred in the early hours of Tuesday.

According to witnesses, a car with three passengers, parked near the building where the explosion happened, caught fire. Read more.

4. Another fire outbreak at Yaba, Lagos, hours after VI’s incident [VIDEO]

Barely few hours after the report of a fire incident at a building situated on Adeola Odeku in Victoria Island, Lagos, there is another fire incident at Yaba area of the state.

In the viral videos online, people can be seen gathered with some placing their hands on their head, a gesture of sympathy for owners of properties affected. Read more.

5. Naira value worsens, exchanges for N815/$ at parallel market

The strength of Nigeria’s naira has worsened against dollar as it exchanged for about N815 per dollar. Read more.