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Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers
1. Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Sunday prayed for President Buhari’s quick recovery and return to Nigeria in good health.
Osinbajo, who made this comment when a delegation led by the FCT Minister Muhammed Bello paid him Sallah homage at his official residence, Aguda House, stated that the Buhari-led administration will do all it can to sustain Nigeria’s unity and stability to ensure speedy progress of the country.
2. President Muhammadu Buhari, his Vice, Yemi Osinbajo, state governors and other prominent Nigerians, have called for the unity of Nigeria and prayers for the quick recovery of the ailing president.
They noted that the unity and peaceful co-existence of all Nigerians and the integration of all regions in the country remains a priority that must be pursued by all citizens irrespective of socio-cultural differences.
3. The branch is located at James Wolfensohn Drive, Right Turn before City Gate, Kukwaba, Abuja, Nigeria.
Although, no one died in the incident, the Pastor in charge of the Church, Rev. Kennedy Asigime, said that Nigerian fire fighters arrived the scene with the same ladder used by Electricity Distribution Companies and also without water.
4. Rivers State governor, Mr Nyesom Wike, has explained that the dissolution of the State Executive Council was done in consultation with the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the state.
Governor Wike said that the dissolution was done to rejig the machinery of government to move the state forward.
5. Officials of the DSS operatives in Kano yesterday, led to the arrest of a top Boko Haram commander, and 20 other suspects.
The Director, Kano local office of DSS, Alhassan Muhammad, said the 48-hour operation neutralised what would have been a bloody Eid Fitr in Kano.
Muhammad disclosed that the combat operations carried out jointly with the Police, led to the arrest of a Boko Haram Unit Commander, who was also in charge of Kano, Kaduna and Sokoto states.
6. Elder statesman and nationalist, Dr. Paul Unongo, has blamed the problems in Nigeria’s political terrain on late sage, Obafemi Awolowo.
According to Unongo, Nigeria’s problem started when Awo started what he tagged as tribal politics during his heydays in politics.
7. Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has stated that the voice message purportedly from President Muhammadu Buhari is “fake and a scam”.
Fani-Kayode, who accused Buhari’s handlers of taking Nigerians for a ride, averred that the voice message was the same handlers of late President Yar’Adua used when he was very ill in Saudi Arabia.
8. The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State has condemned the appeal filed by the executive against the ruling of the Code of Conduct Tribunal that discharged and acquitted Senate President, Bukola Saraki.
The party in a statement signed by the publicity secretary, Alhaji Sulyman Buhari said the ruling of the CCT will be sustained by higher courts because the ruling represents the true position of law.
9. The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Saad Abubakar, has called on the Federal Government of Nigerian to probe the sources of weapons used by herdsmen accused of attacking Nigerian communities.
According to the monarch, the real herdsmen do not carry guns; they only move with their cows and sticks, and as such, any one found with weapons should be arrested and forced to face the law.
10. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it would go on with the process of recalling Senator Dino Melaye (Kogi West), saying that it has not been notified of Dino’s lawsuit.
The electoral body said it would go ahead to conduct the exercise in so far as it was able to verify or ascertain the genuineness of the signatures.
At 31, Lagos-born Espago is redefining what it means to be a late bloomer in the Nigerian music
space. After spending years as a chef, designer, and farmer, Espago turned to music just a year
ago on a journey sparked by deep loss, life experience, and self-discovery.
What makes him different? It’s not just his sound, it’s his story. Espago brings a calm but
confident energy that mirrors his Lagos upbringing: a blend of vibrant Fuji rhythms and soulful
Afrobeat traditions like King Sunny Ade, shaped by global legends like Michael Jackson and
Celine Dion. His voice? Professionally trained. His brand? Stylish, grounded, and intentional.
Espago didn’t wait for the industry to find him; he found his own way in, teaching himself,
searching out producers, and building his identity from scratch. With no major label backing and
no big-name features, he has still built a brand marked by boldness, emotion, and Lagos street
authenticity.
He’s not just making music; he’s building a lifestyle brand. His creative roots are in food,
fashion, and music fused into something richer than just a “sound.” It’s a full experience. While
he hasn’t performed live yet, he’s putting in the work behind the scenes, mentoring new artists,
recording regularly to sharpen his voice and brand for bigger stages ahead.
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.
His next single, “Omo n’ Ogie,” is a tribute to his heritage and a signal that he’s just getting started. Keep your eyes on Derriq, he’s not just singing for the moment, he’s singing for a movement.
Follow @DerriqMusic on all social platforms
For interviews and press: derriqmusic@gmail.com
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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