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1. The Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency has stated that it did not approve any N5 increase in pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, also known as petrol.
The agency refuted media speculations of an imminent increase in the price of petrol by N5 per litre, saying it had not given any such approval to anybody or group.
2. Following apprehensions over the state of health of detained leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), Sheikh Ibrahim El- Zakzaky, Nigeria’s security agencies say the speculations were sponsored by those who want the Shiites leader out at all cost. A report quoted a security source as saying the rumour was the handiwork of mischief makers, who want to create tension and cause chaos within the polity.
3. The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has said it recovered two food supply pick-up trucks from suspected Boko Haram members in Mainok council area of Borno. Ibrahim Abdullahi, state Commandant of the corps said the trucks were intercepted by men of the command on patrol following a tip-off.
4. Lawmaker from Kogi West Senatorial District, Senator Dino Melaye, has again been caught on tape, allegedly disclosing how he framed some people over the assassination attempt on his life at his country home. According to the audio, Melaye is reportedly heard, telling the son of late governor of the state, Prince Abubakar Audu, Mohammed Audu, that he deliberately used his connections with the police to frame someone referred to as “Edward” in the alleged attempt on his life.
5. Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has written to the Senate, requesting approval for one billion, four hundred and ninety-two million, four hundred thousand dollars ($1,492,400,000,00) external loan. Senate President, Bukola Saraki, while reading the letter at plenary, on Tuesday, said, the loan was part of the federal government’s external borrowing plan, meant for projects in ten states.
6. Northern groups, including the Arewa Youth Consultative Forum, on Tuesday, gave all Igbos in the 19 states of the North a three-month ultimatum to leave or be forced out after the expiration of the deadline. The groups said the ultimatum was necessary as the North was now tired of the ingratitude of the Igbos.
7. Report says residents of Nwala-Jan Gahe community in Katsina State were thrown into confusion last Friday following the death of a teenage boy and destruction of about 300 houses by the windstorm that ravaged the community. Five persons were also reported to have sustained varying degrees of injury in the incident.
8. There was pandemonium in Iwo, an ancient town in Osun State, as hoodlums on Tuesday raided three new generation banks, leaving 4 people dead. Report says that the bandits stormed the banks at exactly 3:25pm, and raided the three banks along Bowen University, simultaneously. Three policemen were reportedly killed in the course of the robbery, while one of the robbers was killed by policemen attached to one of the banks.
9. Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has said that there will be grave consequences, if Igbos were kicked out of the North. Reacting to the ultimatum by the Northern Coalition Groups, FFK said kicking the Igbos out of the North will not help matters in the country but rather complicate the fragile state of the nation as the the middle-belt and the South-South will this time around stand with them.
10. Youths under the El-Rufai Campaign Organization Group and Continuity Project 2019, Tuesday, in Kaduna stormed the State House of Assembly, protesting against the APC-led government’s failure to keep up with the promise of empowering them. The aggrieved protesters who gathered in front of Lugard Hall, blocked the major road leading in and out of the Assembly, causing traffic gridlock, threatening that there would be no APC in 2019.
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.
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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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