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By Peter Omopo The Recording Academy has announced that legendary Nigerian musician and Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, will be posthumously honoured with a Special Merit Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Grammy Awards. In a statement, the Academy described Fela as the “architect of Afrobeat,” recognising his groundbreaking role in creating and shaping the genre, as well as his lasting influence on generations of musicians worldwide. The Academy noted that Fela, a Nigerian musician, producer, arranger, political activist and social critic, developed Afrobeat in the 1960s by blending funk, jazz, salsa, calypso and traditional Nigerian rhythms. His innovative sound and…

By Peter Omopo The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended President Bola Tinubu for allocating N5.41 trillion to security in the 2026 Appropriation Bill, describing the move as a major step toward dismantling criminal and terrorist networks across the country. In a statement issued by the party’s state spokesperson, Seye Oladejo, the APC said the scale of the allocation demonstrates that the federal government is fully aware of Nigeria’s security challenges and determined to protect the nation’s future. Oladejo noted that President Tinubu has placed security, which he described as the foremost responsibility of government,…

By Peter Omopo Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has clarified that his recent visit to the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, at the Sokoto Correctional Centre was driven by the need for dialogue and peace, and not by any political ambition. The governor made the clarification on Friday at the Government House in Umuahia while receiving the leadership of the Abia Diaspora Commission and members of the medical team for the Abia Global Medical Mission 2025. Otti was responding to criticisms and speculations circulating on social media following his visit to Kanu, including…

By Peter Omopo Nigerian-British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua recorded a sixth-round knockout victory over American fighter Jake Paul in a heavyweight bout held in Miami, United States, on Saturday night. The contest, scheduled for eight rounds of three minutes each, ended in the sixth round when Joshua unleashed a powerful right hand that sent Paul to the canvas for the fourth time, prompting the referee to stop the fight. The win marked Joshua’s 26th knockout victory in his professional career. Despite the bout being shorter than a standard heavyweight contest, Paul, a 28-year-old social media personality turned boxer, exceeded some…

By Asiwaju Dele Taiwo Living abroad without control over your life is not a success. It’s a survival in chains. When another person decides how you think, move, and exist, your spirit begins to suffocate. Feeling trapped is not a weakness,it is awakening. A man is not defined by the country he lives in or the comfort he pretends to have, but by ownership of his life, his choices, and his dignity. In your heart is calling you home, listening without shame, going back is not failure, it is reclaiming yourself. Control is not wisdom. Domination is not love ,and…

By Peter Omopo Since its historic commissioning on May 22, 2023, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, has remained at the centre of intense industrial, regulatory and labour disputes, underscoring the challenges confronting Nigeria’s push toward energy self-sufficiency. Owned by Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, the $20 billion facility was designed to process 650,000 barrels of crude oil per day, end Nigeria’s dependence on imported fuel and produce Euro-V quality petroleum products for domestic and regional markets. Despite its scale and promise, the world’s largest single-train refinery has faced a series of controversies spanning product quality, pricing, crude supply,…

By Peter Omopo President Donald Trump has ordered the suspension of the United States Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery, popularly known as the green card lottery, citing national security concerns following recent shootings at university campuses. The directive was announced on Friday by the Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, during a news briefing. According to her, the programme was linked to the entry into the United States of a suspect involved in shootings at Brown University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The Diversity Visa Immigrant Programme allows up to 50,000 immigrants annually to obtain permanent residency in the…

By Peter Omopo Traditional rulers in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State, in collaboration with the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), have ordered the immediate suspension of all church activities in the area following rising security threats. The directive was issued by the Obaro of Kabba and Chairman of the Kabba/Bunu Traditional Council, Oba Solomon Owoniyi, amid a series of attacks on churches and recent security breaches within the community. A notice signed by the CAN Coordinator in Kabba/Bunu LGA, Rev. Kayode Osatuyi, said the decision was reached after a meeting involving traditional rulers and church leaders at the…

By Peter Omopo The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has directed its members across the country to prioritise the purchase of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, from the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. The association said the directive is driven by competitive pricing and the need to strengthen Nigeria’s domestic refining capacity while reducing reliance on imported fuel. In a statement, IPMAN National President, Abubakar Maigandi Shettima, said the move would support local production and help stabilise the downstream petroleum sector. “I am calling on all IPMAN members nationwide to prioritise patronising the Dangote Refinery in their…

By Peter Omopo Nigerian Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, and global hip-hop artiste French Montana have been announced as headline performers for the opening concert of the 2025 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Rabat, Morocco. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) made the announcement in a statement on Thursday, confirming that the two international music stars will lead a star-studded line-up for the pre-tournament concert. Other artistes scheduled to perform include Moroccan singer Douaa Lahyaoui, French-Moroccan hitmaker Lartiste, and rising artiste Says’z, in a showcase that blends African and global music influences. According to CAF,…