Morning recap: KWAM1 breaks down in tears over Ogogo’s death, govs face questions as FAAC payouts hit N47tn, other top stories

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Legendary Nigerian Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as KWAM 1 or K1 De Ultimate, broke down in tears on stage following the death of veteran Nollywood actor, Taiwo Hassan, better known as Ogogo.

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In other news, the 36 state governors are facing growing pressure to account for how they have spent public funds disbursed as revenue by the Federation Account Allocation Committee in the last three years, The PUNCH reports.

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These and many more stories lead today’s headlines.

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1. KWAM1 breaks down in tears on stage over Ogogo’s death

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Legendary Nigerian Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as KWAM 1 or K1 De Ultimate, broke down in tears on stage following the death of veteran Nollywood actor, Taiwo Hassan, better known as Ogogo.

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Ogogo died on Sunday evening after battling cancer, prompting an outpouring of tributes from Nigerians, including celebrities and politicians.

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Read the full story here:https://punchng.com/kwam1-breaks-down-in-tears-on-stage-over-ogogos-death/

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2. FAAC bonanza: Govs face questions as payouts hit N47tn

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The 36 state governors are facing growing pressure to account for how they have spent public funds disbursed as revenue by the Federation Account Allocation Committee in the last three years, The PUNCH reports.

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This scrutiny follows the revelation that the Federation Account disbursed about N47tn to the three tiers of government in the three years since the removal of petrol subsidy.

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Read the full story here: =https://punchng.com/faac-bonanza-govs-face-questions-as-payouts-hit-n47tn/n

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3.‘Don’t cry, my princess,’ Ogogo told daughter weeks before death

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One of the daughters of veteran Yoruba actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, Kira Taiwo, has shared an emotional message she exchanged with her father before his death.

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Kira shared the message on her Instagram Story on Monday, following the actor’s death on Sunday at the age of 66.

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Read the full story here: =https://punchng.com/dont-cry-my-princess-ogogo-told-daughter-weeks-before-death/n

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4. Osun poll: How vote buyers breached EFCC, ICPC, INEC defences

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They promised a crackdown. INEC, EFCC and ICPC warned vote buyers they would be arrested. But when Osun voters arrived at polling units on August 15, the cash was already waiting. In some places, votes reportedly went for N15,000, N30,000, N40,000 or more, turning polling centres into open-air marketplaces, BOLA BAMIGBOLA reports

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Read the full story here: https://punchng.com/osun-poll-how-vote-buyers-breached-efcc-icpc-inec-defences/n

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