Residents of Lagos, particularly Muslims in their hundreds thronged relaxation centres and amusement parks today to savour the joy of Id-el-Kabir.

According to our correspondent, fun-seekers also paid visits to families and friends even as eating and drinking took place as part of sallah celebration.

Unlike yesterday when the roads were relatively free of vehicular traffic, more commuter vehicles operated today.

Parks in Ojota, Oshodi, Iyana-Ipaja, Mile two became more active especially in the evening as those who travelled out started to return to Lagos.

Nollywood has again lost a rare gem with the death of ace actress, Monsurat Omidina a.k.a. Omoladun Kenkelewu, wife of Babatunde Omidina, a.k.a. Baba Suwe, who died in the early hours of Tuesday at her Ikorodu home.


Investigations revealed that the actress cum comedian who was before her death hypertensive, was found dead in her bedroom with blood in her nose and ears. Her remains have since been laid to mother earth according to Islamic rites.

She is survived by her husband, two kids and other family members. Babatunde Omidina, the husband, when contacted, was distressed and wept profusely.

Family sources said Moladun had been sick for some time and was scheduled to visit the United Kingdom Consular Office yesterday morning in order to obtain a visa to travel to abroad for proper treatment.

President of Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners (ANTP), Prince Jide Kosoko, was said to be too shocked to take phone calls, as his son, Tunde, who picked his phone confirmed the death of Moladun.