Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers:
1. Loyalists of former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki in Ilorin, Thursday watched with anger the demolition of late Dr Olusola Saraki’s building popularly called ‘Ile Arugbo’ located close to the state civil service clinic. After the demolition, the operators of the bulldozer were chased away with stones while the policemen keeping watch in the area used teargas to restore order. The demolition which was ordered by the State government has since generated serious reactions.
2. The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), has denied that its train was attacked along the Abuja-Kaduna Train Service (AKTS), assuring passengers of their safety. Mr Fidet Okhiria, Managing Director of the corporation said that the news of the attack was not correct. According to him, a stone was thrown at the train by some boys, which affected only the window glass of coach SP4.
3. The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiohmole, has alleged that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) planted the idea of third term agenda by President Muhammadu Buhari in the sub-conscious of most Nigerians to further confuse the political space. While addressing State House correspondents after the end of a closed-door meeting with President Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Thursday, Oshiomhole said the idea of ‘third term’ was ‘born’ by a PDP former president who wanted to spend more than 8 years in office.
4. First bank and Fidelity bank have commenced the implementation of the reduced bank charges as instructed by the regulator, the Central Bank of Nigeria, with effect from January 2020. Meanwhile, some banks are yet to notify their customers of the reduction in the new charges, leading to serious concern by customers.
5. Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has alleged that the British Government was the worst enemy of Nigeria and not those agitating for Biafra. Kanu alleged that the British government and some people in Aso Rock were supporting terrorism in Nigeria. In a live broadcast on Thursday, the IPOB leader claimed that the British see “evil in Nigeria happening, see Satan and Lucifer in Aso Rock and keep quiet because it is in the interest of their neocolonialism act of empowering the almajiris they manipulate.”
6. The mastermind of the foiled robbery of the First Bank in the Mpape area of Abuja was Thursday arrested. The suspect is now being held at the FCT Command Headquarters by old CBN building, Garki, Abuja. Ernest, a barman, was arrested at his hideout by police detectives.
7. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has counselled Adams Oshiomhole, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, to stop pushing the party’s third term discourse in the public space. PDP warned Oshiomhole to “desist from going to the Presidential villa to push the impossible as such will not save him from the axe of suspension dangling over his political head” or his inescapable prosecution over allegations of corruption and mismanagement of Edo state resources while he was governor of that state. This was contained in a statement by PDP’s spokesperson, Kola Ologbondiyan.
8. The Otukpo residence of a former President of the Senate, David Mark, was on Thursday gutted by fire. The house is located in the GRA area of the town. The fire, according to workers in the compound, started from a nearby bush near the fence of the guest house and burnt two ambulances and over 15 motorcycles to ashes.
9. The Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, Thursday, inspected the ongoing rehabilitation of the runway of Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu with the Enugu State Deputy Governor, Hon. Mrs. Cecilia Ezeilo, expressing satisfaction with the extent of work done so far, and reassuring that the airport will be reopened before Easter as earlier promised.
10. The National Examination Council has urged Nigerians to disregard a publication, which states that it is planning to recruit new staff. The NECO Head of Information and Public Relations, Mr Azeez Sani, in a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday, said the council had no intention to recruit new staff.
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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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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