Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers
1. The Kano State Government, under Dr. Umar Abdullahi Ganduje, Monday, announced the immediate removal of Emir of Kano Muhammadu Sanusi II as the Emir of Kano.
The State Secretary to the Government Usman Alhaji, who announced the removal/dethronement, said the Emir was removed for his total disrespect to the lawful instructions from the government and the lawful authorities
2. Following the dethronement of Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II by the Government of Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, Monday, the State has announced one of the sons of late Emir, Ado Bayero, Aminu Ado Bayero as the 15th Emir of the State.
Until his selection and subsequent appointment by the Four Kano Kingmakers, Aminu Ado Bayero was the Emir of Bichi one of the four New Emirs created by the Ganduje administration.
3. Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has reacted to the dethronement of Emir Sanusi of Kano State.
Reacting, Obasanjo in a statement he personally signed on Monday, said Sanusi’s dethronement was good and bad, adding that the dethronement is good because Sanusi has paid the price.
4. The dethroned Emir of Kano Muhammadu Sanusi ii, has said that his removal from the stool of Kano Emirship is nothing new because every power is transient except that of God.
The emir in a video on his Facebook page said the throne of an emir is not permanent, “every king and leader should know this, If it were a permanent throne, he wouldn’t have been the emir of Kano.”
5. The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, OYC, has raised the alarm over a planned attack on pro-Biafra groups, the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, and the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB, by Fulani herdsmen.
The Igbo apex youth organisation said that Boko Haram terrorists masquerading as herdsmen may invade Southeast East in an attempt to destroy the fragile peace being enjoyed in the region, calling on Ndigbo at home and the diaspora to persuade the Governors in the region to hasten up their plans for the establishment of Southeast Regional outfit, Ogbunigwe.
6. Awareness for Good Leadership, Peace and Development (APGDA), has called on the Katsina Government and the Northwest region to establish an outfit similar to Amotekun to tackle insecurity.
APGDA President, Abdullahi Aliyu, who gave the advice in a chat with journalists after he submitted a petition at the Katsina State Governor’s Lodge in Abuja, urged Governor Aminu Masari re-think his recent decisions and policies, including the suspension of activities of vigilante groups.
7. The Chairman, Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, Opeyemi Bamidele, has explained the approval of $22.7bn loan request by President Muhammadu Buhari.
Bamidele, in an interview with newsmen on Monday in Iyin Ekiti, stated that the Senate’s decision was to save the country’s economy from sliding into recession, adding that the N10.8 trillion 2020 budgetary provision by the Buhari government was prepared in a way that would avert another economic quagmire.
8. The Lagos State House of Assembly has impeached and replaced two principal officers.
The House, after plenary, unanimously elected Noheem Adams (Eti-Osa constituency 1) as the new Deputy Majority Leader; Mojisola Miranda (Apapa constituency 1) is the new Chief Whip.
9. Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State, on Monday, announced the passing away of two of his aides, Chief Friday Akpoyibo and Chief Godspower Muemuifo.
Okowa, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, on Monday, commiserated with the families of the deceased and their communities of Orogun in Ughelli North Local Government Area and Egbo-Ide in Ughelli South Local Government Area, respectively.
10. No fewer than 24 persons have been burnt beyond recognition in a fatal auto accident at Gwamfai village in Jahun Local Government Area of Jigawa State.
Media aide to the Jigawa State Governor, who confirmed the incident, said it happened while Governor Muhammad Badaru Abubakar was on his way to Gumel, explaining that the accident happened when the driver of an 18-seater Toyota bus from Jahun heading to Shuwari market in Kiyawa Local Government Area lost control and rammed into a black market petrol seller on the road side.
At 31, Lagos-born Espago is redefining what it means to be a late bloomer in the Nigerian music
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Espago didn’t wait for the industry to find him; he found his own way in, teaching himself,
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he hasn’t performed live yet, he’s putting in the work behind the scenes, mentoring new artists,
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In a scene dominated by speed, Espago’s journey is about intentional growth, honest
expression, and emotional connection.
As the new class of Afro‑HipHop begins to take shape, Espago stands out not just for what he’s
making, but for who he is becoming.
Rising artist Derriq isn’t just making music for entertainment; he’s building a legacy rooted in culture, resilience, and pride. The Lagos-based Afro-soul and Afrobeats singer has his eyes set on something bigger than streaming numbers: putting his hometown of Benin City on the global creative map is his dream.
A native of Edo State, Derriq’s musical journey began as a child organizing school parties just for the chance to perform. Since then, he’s gone from studio assistant to full-fledged artist, releasing impactful tracks like “Position,” “Vibration,” and “Confidence.” His sound, described as smooth, calm, and party-ready, reflects the duality of his personality: laid-back yet determined, quiet but powerful.
Derriq is more than just a promising name on Nigeria’s growing music roster; he’s a symbol of the next generation of artists who blend regional identity with global appeal using his distinctive voice, a strong sense of direction, and his signature slang “Yehboo! Yezaiii!” making waves among fans, Derriq is proving that cultural authenticity still cuts through the noise.
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Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers:
1. President Bola Tinubu will address the nation in a broadcast today, Sunday, August 4, 2024. Mr Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, announced this in a statement, on Saturday, saying the broadcast would hold at 7am.
2. The Commissioner of Police in Borno State, Yusuf Lawal, on Saturday confirmed the killing of four persons along Baga Road in Maiduguri, Borno State during the nationwide #EndBadGoverment protest. He said Boko Haram elements infiltrated the protesters and killed four persons on Thursday with explosives at a filling station.
3. Many persons have been feared killed while others sustained injuries as hoodlums clashed with security operatives in Kano. It was gathered that Rijiyar Lemo, Kurna to Bachirawa areas in Fagge Local Government, Kofar Nassarawa in Kano municipal and Unguwa Uku area of Tarauni Local Government are the worst hit areas.
4. The leadership of the organised labour, on Saturday, warned the Nigeria Police Force and other security forces to stop what it described as a “massacre” of protesters carrying out nationwide demonstrations against hunger in the land.
5. Leading Human Rights group, Amnesty International Nigeria, has said over 50 protesters were arrested in Abuja on the third day of the demonstration against hardship in the land.
6. Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has urged the police and other security agencies to stop shooting and killing protesters demanding good governance in Nigeria. Atiku in a statement on Saturday, questioned the professionalism of the security agencies in the handling of the ongoing demonstrations.
7. Some of the organisers and supporters of the ongoing protest have set up pages to raise over N4bn through GoFundMe, a popular online crowdfunding platform. A check on Saturday showed that a total of N4.1bn had been benchmarked to be donated through accounts created by three GoFundMe users.
8. Tragedy struck again in Imo State on Saturday evening when some gunmen reportedly shot dead the President-General of Umucheke Okwe autonomous community in Onuimo Local Government Area of Imo State, Hyginus Ohazurike. Six village heads from the autonomous community were also allegedly killed by the gunmen.
9. The Federal Capital Territory Commissioner of Police, Bennett Igweh has said his men were not responsible for the death of a teenager in the Kubwa area of the FCT. In a viral video, a man claimed that police, while dispersing protesters, shot dead a teenager in the Kubwa area.
10. The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu has said President Bola Tinubu is keeping an eye on the ongoing #EndBadGovernance demonstrations across the country.
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