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The Newspapers – Things You Need To Know This Thursday
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers:
1. The Senate, on Wednesday commenced the screening of President Muhammadu Buhari’s ministerial nominees. The screening commenced on the floor of the upper legislative chamber yesterday and will continue today until 43 nominees are screened.
2. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday confirmed that its Enugu Zonal Office have traced and marked some properties traced to the former Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha as well as those of his family members and cronies. The anti-graft agency said the marking of the properties which is a fall-out of their painstaking investigation, is as a result of the failure of the suspects to honour the Commission’s invitation for questioning on the propriety of their acquisition.
3. Unknown persons, suspected to be hoodlums, yesterday, allegedly attacked the All Progressives Congress (APC) Secretariat in Zamfara and destroyed property worth million of Naira, including billboards, posters and windows. Abdullahi Tsafe, the Chairman of the Security Committee of the party, said that the attacks were carried out on Monday and Tuesday.
4. United Kingdom (UK) Government on Wednesday advised its citizens against travelling to Nigeria over heightened insecurity following clashes between the Nigeria Police Force and members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN). In its updated travel advisory published on its website on Wednesday, the UK government advised British citizens to avoid places where crowds gather. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office specifically advised against travel to Borno, Yobe, Adamawa and Gombe states. Others include Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Bauchi, Zamfara, Kano State, Kaduna, Jigawa, Katsina and Kogi States.
5. Attempt by members of the National Association of Nigeria Students, NANS, to shutdown the office of the mobile telecommunication giant, MTN in Awka on Wednesday, was stalled by the State Commissioner of Police, CP John Abang. The students had planned to revenge the killing of Nigerians in South African by shutting down both the MTN and Shoprite in Onitsha. Members of the association had started assembling at the Amaenyi office of the telecommunications giant in the heart of Awka, the Anambra State capital as early as 8am before its leadership received a summon from the commissioner.
6. Former Presidential Candidate, Dr. Thomas-Wilson Ikubese, on Wednesday accused President Muhammadu Buhari of betraying Nigerians in the released list of his 43 ministerial nominees. He said the President failed to keep his earlier promise of implementing the 2005 National Gender Policy which stipulated 35 per cent appointive positions for women. Ikubese said going by the few number of women among the President’s ministerial list, President Buhari has shown that his government is “gender unfriendly.”
7. President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday swore-in Justice Mohammad Tanko as the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN. Mohammad, was sworn-in at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, and became the 18th CJN. He took over from Justice Walter Onnoghen. Tanko had been on acting capacity since January, 2019.
8. The Presidency yesterday, ordered the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to be vigilant over the purported importation of poisonous tomato paste from Iran. Abubakar Jimoh, the Director of Public Affairs, NAFDAC, made this information public. Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) had raised similar alarm over expired and low-quality tomato paste in circulation across the country, warning that its consumption is harmful to human health.
9. Dr. Idris Omede, one of the aspirants in the Nov. 16 governorship poll in Kogi State and member of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Wednesday announced that he has dumped the party. Omede, a former President, Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), said that consultation was ongoing on the alternative political party for him to pursue the ambition. He said that he was dumping the party because the process toward its primary election to pick the candidate had been compromised.
10. The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu yesterday, expressed sadness over the slow pace of action from the government of United Kingdom, (UK) on the corruption case, involving former Petroleum minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke. Diezani, who is in UK is being prosecuted by the UK government on issues of corruption, but Magu regrets that the matter has dragged on in the UK for more than four years with no visible result and no end in sight.
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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