My Father’s Funeral Inspires My Last Album – Vector

Olanrewaju Ogunmefun, popularly known as Vector, is one of the respected rappers in Nigeria at the moment. He is known for his punch lines. However, artist stated that he tries not to get used to being called one of the best rappers in the music industry. “I appreciate the views of the people who love my music. I appreciate that they all think I am one of the best in the music industry. It is...

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Fela Leading with Over 116, 362 Votes

Almost 24 years after the death of the Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Nigerians have continued to throw their weight behind the Pan-Africanist who has been nominated for induction into the 2021 Hall and Roll Hall of Fame. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame published 16 nominees for his 2021 class of inductees, and the afrobeat originator made the nomination. Many people believe he had been eligible for some time and he is finally...

We Need to Get the Global Economic Going Again – Okonjo-Iweala

The newly appointed Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has reacted to her appointment, saying that the organization would get the global economy running again during her tenure as the WTO DG. The financial expert said this on Monday. Her appointment will take effect from March 1, 2021. She also expressed her desire to make the WTO stronger, saying that the organization would adapt to “realities of the day.” “I am...

Okonjo-Iweala Brought More Joy and Honors to Nigeria – President Buhari

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, quoted President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday, as congratulating Ngozi Okonjo-Iweal on her election as the Director-General of the World Trade Organization. Shehu quoted the President as saying that the development has brought joy and more honors to Nigeria. The statement titled, “President Buhari congratulates Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on election as DG of WTO,” read in part,  “On behalf of the Federal Government...

Thousands Criminal-Herders on Trial Across States in Nigeria – Buhari

The President Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday, said  that “thousands of” criminal herdsmen are on trial and convicted across Nigeria for illegal activities. President Muhammadu Buhari has been severely criticized for taking a soft approach to the herdsmen crisis based on ethnic affiliations. Herdsmen are mostly Fulani, the same ethnic group with the President. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Monday, Buhari’s Senior Special Assistance on Media and Publicity Garba Shehu said such criticism carried...

Senate Invites CBN Governor for Brief on Cryptocurrency

The Senate has invited the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)’s Governor, Godwin Emefiele, to appear before its committees on the opportunities and threats of cryptocurrency on the country’s economy. The red chamber took the decision to invite the CBN governor following a motion by a Federal Lawmaker, Senator Istifanus Gyang, during a plenary on Thursday, concerning the CBN directive asking financial institutions to stop all transactions in cryptocurrencies and matters relating to them. In their...

Former Lagos State Governor, Alhaji Lateef Jakande Dies at 91

The former Lagos State Governor, Alhaji Lateef Jakande, has died. He was reported to have died at the age of 91 on Thursday. Jakande, who was popularly known as Baba Kekere, brought a lot of development to Lagos during his governorship between October 1, 1979, and December 31, 1983, in line with the five cardinal programmes of the Unity Party of Nigeria, which was founded by the former Premier of the Western Region, Chief Obafemi...

DJ Cuppy Hosting #CuppyGoldDust on Thursday

Nigerian popular disc jockey, Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, has taken to her social media pages to announce that she is ready for the first-ever online conference of her foundation, called #CuppyGoldDust. Aside from music, the billionaire’s daughter is passionate about her foundation, Cuppy Foundation, which was launched in July 2018. In November 2019, the foundation organized the Gold Gala where it raised over ₦5bn for the Save the Children initiative. Her billionaire...

Fela Nominated for Rock and Roll 2021 Hall of Fame

The late Afrobeat legend, Olufela Olusegun Oludotun Ransome-Kuti, popularly known as Fela Anikulapo Kuti, could be set for a posthumous honor as he was being nominated for the 2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The late musician and activist was nominated alongside other international artists such as JAY-Z, Dionne Warwick, Foo Fighters, The Go-Go’s, Iron Maiden and Carole King. He could also be inducted on his first-ever nomination. The Water No Get Enemy crooner...

Lagos Government Seek Regulations of Boat Captains, Vessels

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos has sought improved certification for boat skippers and better regulation of the operations of non-convention vessels that operate in the inland waterways of the country. The governor made the call while receiving the Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh, during his visit to the governor. Sanwo-Olu said an improved utilization of Lagos waterways would go a long way in easing the traffic congestion...

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