Veteran Nollywood actress Joke Silva is grieving the loss of her elder brother, John Olabiyi Silva, who passed away at the age of 73.
The screen legend, who is married to actor Olu Jacobs, shared the heartbreaking news on Instagram, accompanied by a touching tribute.
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She wrote: “With acceptance of God’s Sovereign will. We announce the call to Glory of my dear brother John Olabiyi Silva, long John Silva. Bros B…Uncle B…. My easy-going, lucky brother. Rest in peace. January 22nd, 1953–August 29th, 2025.”
Following her post, fans and colleagues from the film industry have taken to her page to express their condolences and extend words of comfort during her time of mourning.
Customs Officer Completes 35-Day Bike Ride From Nigeria to Belgium
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recognised the remarkable feat of Assistant Comptroller of Customs Akpevwe Ogboru, popularly known as Tracta 2, after she completed a 35-day motorcycle journey from Nigeria to Belgium.
Ogboru set off on August 1, 2025, covering approximately 10,265 kilometres and crossing ten countries across two continents. She arrived at the Nigerian Embassy in Brussels at exactly 12:47 p.m. on Thursday, September 4, 2025.
