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Baba Kuboye, Fela Kuti’s Nephew, Gains Global Spotlight as Grammys 2026 Beckon

Baba Kuboye, a Grammy Award nominated Afrobeat artist and nephew of legendary Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti is fast cementing his place as one of the most dynamic voices in contemporary African music, with growing global attention ahead of the 2026 Grammy Awards. The Lagos-born musician earned a Grammy nomination through his contribution to the…

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No nation can thrive without investment in youths – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has said that no nation could thrive without deliberate investment in its youths. According to the President, who was represented by the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Sa’id-Ahmad, Nigerians should not lack quality education due to financial limitations. Tinubu made the disclosure at the 34th Convocation ceremony and 43rd Founders Day…

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Islamic cleric Sheikh ‘Rigi-Rigi’ Kusfa dies at 57

A renowned Islamic cleric in Zaria, Sheikh Usman Idris, popularly known as “Rigi-Rigi,” has died at the age of 57. Malam Nasiruddeen Umar, also known as Baharu, a senior disciple of the cleric, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Zaria. Umar said that Sheikh Usman Kusfa died in the…

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Suspected hoodlums place coffin in front of Onitsha Main Market admin HQ

By Chimaobi Nwaiwu NNEWI ——- Apparently to discourage traders from resuming on Monday, February 2, as directed by Governor Charles Soludo, suspected hoodlums Sunday night reportedly placed a coffin in front of the “White House”, the administrative headquarters of the Onitsha Main Market. Also, there is news making the rounds that the Chairman of Onitsha…

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Cartoon: What they use to blind citizens

Read Also: Soludo-Onitsha traders’ face-off: Showdown looms in Anambra today Vanguard News The post Cartoon: What they use to blind citizens appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Key winners at the Grammy Awards

Here is a list of winners in the major categories for the 68th annual Grammy Awards, which were handed out on Sunday in Los Angeles. Bad Bunny won Album of the Year, the first time a Spanish-language work has been so honored, and two other prizes. Rapper Kendrick Lamar won five Grammys including Record of…

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NPFL: Enyimba appoint Uche Okechukwu new sporting director 

Enyimba have announced the appointment of Uche Okechukwu as their new sporting director, DAILY POST reports. Okechukwu takes over from Ifeanyi Ekwueme, who resigned from the post earlier this week. The 48-year-old also played for Enyimba during his active career. The former Nigeria international played in Europe for Danish outfit Brøndby IF and Turkish side…

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AU, EU, US lawmaker concerned about tension in Ethiopia’s Tigray

The African Union (AU) has expressed deep concern over the recent developments in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, following clashes between government troops and Tigrayan forces. Chairperson of the AU Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, highlighted the importance of preserving the “hard-won gains” achieved under the AU-led Permanent Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (COHA). The peace deal was signed by the Government of Ethiopia and the…

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Concession: Aviation experts, unions fault FG over Enugu Airport

…raise transparency questions By Dickson Omobola & Matilda Ikediobi Following Federal Government’s decision to concession Akanu Indian International Airport, Enugu, aviation stakeholders have faulted the processes leading to the deal. They specifically questioned the metrics applied in choosing Aero Alliance as the concessionaire.  Last week, the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development said its Minister, Festus Keyamo,…

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Clarivo Refinery to reduce oil importation by 2035 — Management

Clarivo Oil and Gas has announced plans aimed at reducing Nigeria’s reliance on imported petroleum products by 2035, following ongoing preparations to develop a domestic refinery. The plan was disclosed during a board meeting chaired by the company’s Chairman, Chief Obidike Chukwuebuka, where strategic decisions on Clarivo’s long-term investments in the energy sector were reviewed….

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