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By Peter Omopo Nigerian music is set to make a strong impression at the 68th Grammy Awards, with five artistes from the country earning nominations ahead of the ceremony scheduled for Sunday, February 1, 2026, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The nominations underscore Nigeria’s growing influence on the global music scene, as Afrobeats and related sounds continue to gain international acclaim. Leading the Nigerian contingent is Burna Boy, who secured two nominations. He is nominated for Best African Music Performance with his song Love and for Best Global Music Album with No Sign of Weakness, further cementing his…

By Peter Omopo Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has reaffirmed his commitment to the Labour Party (LP), dismissing speculations that he may defect amid recent moves by some opposition governors to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The governor made the clarification on Thursday during his monthly media briefing, where he addressed questions on the ongoing leadership crisis within the Labour Party and rumours surrounding possible defections. Otti stressed that he remains a member of the Labour Party, which platform he used to win the 2023 governorship election, while acknowledging that political developments can be unpredictable. “We are not in…

By Peter Omopo The German Football Federation (DFB) has ruled out any plans to boycott the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite internal calls to use the tournament to send a political message to United States President Donald Trump. In a statement issued late on Friday, the federation said it believes in the unifying power of sport and the global influence of the World Cup, stressing that its objective is to strengthen that role rather than undermine it. “We believe in the unifying power of sport and the global impact that a FIFA World Cup can have. Our goal is to…

By Peter Omopo The Federal Government has announced that the concession of the Ikere Gorge Hydropower Plant in Iseyin Local Government Area of Oyo State is expected to generate over 10,000 direct and indirect jobs while boosting electricity supply by six megawatts to Oyo State and neighbouring areas. The Minister of Power, Bayo Adelabu, disclosed this on Friday during the formal handover of the 6MW hydropower facility to Quaint Power and Infrastructure Nigeria Limited at Ikere community. Adelabu said the concession aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu, aimed at revitalising the energy sector, expanding electricity access…

By Peter Omopo The management of the Federal University of Kashere (FUK), Gombe State, has dismissed as false a viral social media report alleging that the institution was attacked by bandits. In a statement issued on Saturday and signed by the university’s Chief Information Officer, Janet Ezekiel, the management described the report as entirely fake and a deliberate attempt to cause panic among students and disrupt ongoing first-semester examinations. According to the statement, there was no attack on the university at any time, contrary to claims circulating online. “The attention of the Management of the Federal University of Kashere has…

By Peter Omopo A human rights lawyer and lead counsel to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has urged residents of the South-East to disregard an alleged sit-at-home order scheduled for Monday, February 2, 2026, describing it as fraudulent. The sit-at-home directive was reportedly issued by a faction of the pro-Biafran group through its spokesman, Emma Powerful, in protest against the Anambra State Government’s closure of the Onitsha Main Market for one week. The closure was ordered by Governor Chukwuma Soludo following recent developments at the market. However, in a statement released on Saturday, Ejiofor said IPOB…

By Peter Omopo The Bola Ahmed Tinubu Ideological Group (BAT-IG) has appointed Mr Lukman Olawale Fagbemi, SAN, as its new Legal Adviser. The appointment was announced in Abuja by the Convener of the group, Comrade Bamidele Atoyebi, who described Fagbemi as a seasoned and highly respected legal practitioner whose wealth of experience would significantly strengthen the organisation. According to Atoyebi, the appointment forms part of ongoing efforts to reinforce BAT-IG’s institutional framework and further promote the progressive political ideology of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu across the country. In his acceptance remarks, Fagbemi expressed appreciation to the leadership of the group…

By Peter Omopo Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, joined members of the Kuti family and other leading figures in the Nigerian music industry in Los Angeles for the Grammy Honors Party celebrating the legacy of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. The event was organised to mark Fela’s posthumous conferment of the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, a historic recognition that makes him the first African artist to receive the prestigious honour. Videos from the celebration, shared on Instagram by Davido’s logistics manager, Israel DMW, showed the singer in the company of Fela’s children, Femi and Yeni Kuti, as well…

By Peter Omopo Renowned Canadian-born actress and comedian Catherine O’Hara has died at the age of 71, drawing tributes from across the global entertainment industry. O’Hara, celebrated for her roles in Home Alone, Schitt’s Creek, and several acclaimed comedy films, passed away on Friday at her home in Brentwood, Los Angeles. Her death was confirmed by her agency, Creative Artists Agency (CAA). The cause of death was not disclosed. Following the announcement, colleagues, collaborators, and admirers paid glowing tributes to the actress, hailing her exceptional talent and lasting influence on comedy. Acclaimed director Martin Scorsese described her as “a true…

By Peter Omopo Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has arrived at the Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUT Minna), to deliver the institution’s 34th convocation lecture. The lecture, titled “Youth and Nation Building: Navigating Opportunities in an Era of National Reforms,” is part of activities marking the university’s 34th Convocation Ceremony for the 2024/2025 academic session. Ahead of the ceremony, the Vice-Chancellor of FUT Minna, Professor Farouk Kuta, briefed journalists on the programme of events, which also includes the university’s 43rd Founders’ Day celebration scheduled for February 1, 2026. Professor Kuta disclosed that a total of…