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The Newspapers: Things You Need To Know This Tuesday
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers:
1. The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, Monday, met with former President, Goodluck Jonathan at his Abuja residence. The meeting, which held behind closed doors, was also attended by Sheriff’s Deputy National Chairman, Dr. Cairo Ojougboh; Acting National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Bernard Mikko; and the National Youth Leader, Mr. Demis Alonge-Niyi.
2. Relatively, the sacked National Caretaker Committee of the PDP led by Ahmed Makarfi said it had appealed the Court of Appeal judgment which removed it from office. The committee, stated this after the faction’s stakeholders’ meeting at Ayodele Fayose’s residence in Abuja.
3. The Federal Government has called on South Africa to stop henceforth the xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and bring those behind the attacks to book. The government has consequently summoned the South African High Commissioner to Nigeria, Ambassador Lulu Mnguni, to explain why Nigerians are being attacked in Pretoria and other communities.
4. The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has released some amendments to the current foreign exchange policy. In a statement on Monday by its Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Isaac Okorafor, the CBN listed major areas it intends to make changes. They include the sale of foreign exchange by Deposit Merchant Banks at international airports to travelers, provision of travel allowances for personal and business purposes and for school and medical purposes.
5. About 21 people have been reportedly killed in two different attacks in Kaura and Jema’a local government areas of Kaduna state. Report says an attack carried out by suspected Fulani herdsmen at Mifi and Ashim towns in Attakar Chiefdom of Kaura local government area resulted to the killing of 14 local farmers. It was reported that the attack occurred around 6am on Monday. Other attacks occurred in different areas of the State resulting to the killing of other 7 other persons.
6. A report has it that gunmen suspected to be militants terrorising Lagos residents, Monday, abduction a military personnel at Ijedodo area of Abule-Ado, Lagos. The report claims that the identity of the abducted personnel, a Lieutenant, could not be known when the report was being filed.
7. At least, six million residents of Rivers State may develop cancer of the lung and other respiratory problems, following the continuous raining of cancerous hydrocarbon elements, commonly referred to as black soot on their environment. Dr. Furo Green, a specialist and consultant surgeon at the Braithwaite Memorial Specialist Hospital, Port Harcourt, raised the alarm on the hazard that comes with the black soot.
8. The Enugu State Board of Internal Revenue has sealed eight banks in the state for failing to remit about 1billion naira tax to the government. The banks affected were Access Bank PLC, Stanbic IBTC Bank, Skye Bank, Union Bank, Unity Bank, Heritage Bank, Keystone Bank and Sterling Bank.
9. The Federal Government has further intensified effort to appease the restive Niger Delta region in order to stabilise oil production in the region. President Muhammadu Buhari has consequently ordered the immediate return of the golden sword seized by the Nigerian Army last year when they were searching for Tompolo, back to Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri South Local Government of Delta State.
10. Nigeria Police, Monday, sealed off the International Conference Centre, ICC, Abuja, Venue of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Stakeholders meeting summoned by the sacked National Caretaker Chairman of the party, Senator Ahmed Makarfi. Makarfi and the governors of the party who were to meet at the venue to decide their next line of action following their defeat by Sen. Ali Modu Sheriff at the Court of Appeal made their ways to the Asokoro residence of the Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose where the meeting took place.
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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