How to sustain Afrobeats global successes – Retroblaak | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
As the Nigerian music industry continues to soar within the halo of the global spotlight, many conversations have turned towards one direction: how do we sustain its momentum? Today, the music industry generates about 23.1 billion U.S. dollars worldwide and is a thriving sector in the entertainment scene of many countries, Nigeria inclusive. It is in this intersection between strategic A&R’ing and creative distribution that we can safely hack the recipe for sustaining the momentum of Afrobeats’ growth,” Abikoye tells Weekend Beats in a chat. He also advised that more attention should be given to a plethora of minority sounds in Africa, to consolidate the efforts Afrobeats has made in achieving a global breakthrough for the African music industry. His latest feats include his involvement in presenting the idea of Ladipoe featuring Buju on the 2021 hit song titled, Feeling, and also facilitated a publishing deal between Ozedikus, London and Sony Music Publishing France & BlueSky Publishing France.
Source:The Guardian
May 28, 2022 02:59 UTC
Men sexually abused at childhood narrate ugly encounters, psychological trauma
The one who was sexually abusing me was in her 30s at the time while the other one was 28. He narrated to our correspondent how he was sexually abused by his elder sister’s friend when he was in primary school. A 2014 survey by The Cece Yara Foundation also stated that Nigerian boys are almost never abused by strangers. Eighty-nine per cent of the inmates were abused as a child implying that they had become sexually active at an early age. In that wise, there’s the need for parents to treat the boys the same way they will treat a sexually abused female.
Source:Punch
May 28, 2022 02:25 UTC
Court dismisses case against five property company employees
An Ebute Metta Magistrate’s Court has struck out a case of conspiracy, forgery, and stealing brought against five employees of UACN Property Development Company Plc. The five workers — Cyril Oaku, Ogundipe Victoria, Toyin Marcus, Adekoya Olushola, and Da-Silva Bankole – were arraigned before the court on charges of conspiracy, forgery and stealing in May 2016. During the court’s sitting on May 4, 2022, counsel for the first, fourth, and fifth defendants, Tunde Abioye, observed that the prosecution had not shown up to present its case against the defendants. While citing Section 248(1) of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act, Abioye urged the court to strike out the case for lack of diligent prosecution. Akandu, in her ruling, agreed with the counsel and dismissed the matter.
Source:Punch
May 28, 2022 01:38 UTC
Suspended Catholic priest leads as Benue APC begins primaries
The suspended Catholic priest, Rev. Our correspondent, who visited some council wards in the state capital, Makurdi, reports that the exercise is peaceful and devoid of rancour. Reports from the four council wards obtained showed that the suspended Catholic priest is on the lead. At Waliomayo council ward, Rev. The suspended Catholic priest also leads at Bar council ward where he scored 456; Fidi council ward, 2,525; and Ankpa Wadata council ward where he polled 2,000.
Source:Punch
May 28, 2022 01:30 UTC
UPDATED: Amaechi loses bid to stop alleged N96bn fraud probe
Amaechi’s suit at the High Court of Rivers State and Court of Appeal had earlier been dismissed prompting his case at the Supreme Court. He is seeking to stop a probe into the alleged N96 billion sale of assets belonging to Rivers State. The incumbent Governor Nyesom Wike had constituted a seven-man probe panel to probe Amaechi over the sale of assets. The listed valuable assets are Omoku Gas Turbine, Afam Gas Turbine, Trans Amadi Gas Turbine, Eleme Gas Turbine, Olympia Hotel, and the award of contract for the execution of monorail project. The court also ordered Amaechi to face the probe panel that was set up by the Rivers state government to investigate his 8-year tenure as governor of the state.
Source:Punch
May 28, 2022 00:22 UTC
EU in talks for common purchase of vaccine, antiviral against monkeypox
The EU is in talks to buy Bavarian Nordic’s vaccine Imvanex as well as the antiviral, tecovirimat, developed by U.S.-basedBergstrom said that no contract with either firm had yet been signed. A Bavarian Nordic spokesperson confirmed HERA had contacted the Danish biotechnology company regarding its vaccine. Bavarian Nordic’s vaccine has official European approval for smallpox, although doctors can prescribe it off-label for monkeypox. SIGA’s treatment tecovirimat – branded as TPOXX – has European approval for smallpox, monkeypox and cowpox. He was responding to the warning from the central government to civil servants to stay off politics…Battle For New Alaafin Begins As Ruling Houses Insist On Producing Next ObaEU in talks for common purchase of vaccine, antiviral against monkeypox
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 27, 2022 19:40 UTC
Resurgent east Congo violence displaces 72,000 in one week
Fighting in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo over the past week between the army and the M23 rebel group has forced more than 72,000 people from their homes, the United Nations said on Friday. The M23, a rebellion claiming to represent the interests of ethnic Tutsis in eastern Congo, is staging its largest offensive since a 2012-2013 insurrection that captured vast swathes of the countryside. Of the 72,000 who have fled, about 7,000 reportedly crossed into neighbouring Uganda, the U.N. Eastern Congo has experienced near-constant conflict since 1996 when Rwanda and other neighbouring states invaded in pursuit of Hutu militiamen who had participated in the 1994 Rwandan genocide. Congo has 5.6 million internally displaced persons, the most in Africa, according to U.N. figures.
Source:Nigerian Tribune
May 27, 2022 13:49 UTC
Race to Bitcoin (BTC) superiority: Sanzooz Finance (SZFT) and Mobox (MBOX) | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Bitcoin (BTC) has long ruled the crypto industry having become the first-ever cryptocurrency after launching in 2009. The likes of Mobox (MBOX) and the newly-established Sanzooz Finance (SZFT) are attempting to find their way in an ever-changing digital asset industry. Are the high expectations too high for Sanzooz Finance (SZFT)? Bitcoin (BTC) remains supremeAs the original cryptocurrency, Bitcoin (BTC) has gone from strength to strength. According to Price Prediction, MBOX will reach a price of $1.26.
Source:The Guardian
May 27, 2022 13:00 UTC
Kerry Expands in East Africa to bring local, sustainable nutrition to Africa | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
With a rising population to feed, supply chain disruptions, over-reliance on importation, and more demanding consumers, Africa needs local food solutions. Kerry’s Future Food Africa commitment focuses on reducing food waste, delivering authentic local taste, nutrition solutions, plant-based options and localization. The €38 million facility will produce sustainable nutrition solutions that will be consumed across the continent. At Kerry, we are driven to be our customers’ most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition, and will reach over two billion consumers with sustainable nutrition solutions by 2030. For more information, visit http://www.kerrygroup.comMedia contacts:Laura De Kreij : laura.dekreij@kerry.comPauline Muita: pauline.muita@kerry.comThe post Kerry Expands in East Africa to bring local, sustainable nutrition to Africa appeared first on African Media Agency.
Source:The Guardian
May 27, 2022 12:10 UTC
Before another oil bunkering explosion | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
The Imo State Commissioner for Petroleum Resources, Goodluck Opiah reportedly said for instance that: “Government will no longer treat those who engage in illegal oil bunkering with kid gloves. One of the major threats to the degradation and pollution of the oil bearing communities is the indiscriminate site of oil bunkering opportunities. Also, the oil bearing communities are given an indelible miserable mark as the aquatic life and lands are rendered useless for farmers and fishermen. It is also puzzling that the people and government know those behind illegal bunkering activities in the country. The Imo illegal bunkering tragedy should not by any means end with the usual hullabaloo of lamentation, condemnation and empty threats.
Source:The Guardian
May 27, 2022 09:48 UTC
Tinubu, Kwankwaso, Ekweremadu may lead regional parties
Meanwhile, Peter Obi has been discussing with the NNPP but has not joined the party, The PUNCH learnt on Wednesday night. “What might happen is that the politics of 2023 might turn to regional politics. There is a possibility that Ike Ekweremadu, Enyinnaya Abaribe and Peter Obi might form an alliance under another party in the South East. “If Asiwaju Bola Tinubu doesn’t get the APC ticket, he might also go back to South-West with the Social Democratic Party. So, these three parties might become the big parties representing the regions in 2023.”Copyright PUNCH.
Source:Punch
May 27, 2022 07:34 UTC
Why Agidigbo FM owner, Oriyomi Hamzat, was arrested -Police
The Nigeria Police Force has given a reason for the arrest of ace broadcaster and owner of Agidigbo FM, Oriyomi Hamzat. In a statement on Thursday, the police said Hamzat was arrested in connection with a case of cyberbullying without stating who was bullied. The police’s reaction was contained in a statement by its spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, titled, ‘Oriyomi Hamzat was arrested by police with warrant – Force PRO’. It would be realised that Mr Oriyomi Hamzat’s constant call for justice for the deceased has been a source of concern for the accused. “However, the entire situation began to escalate when the SIB started plans to hand over Mr Hamzat to the Force Intelligence Bureau.
Source:Punch
May 27, 2022 05:33 UTC
Ministry’s basketball interim committee illegal – Kienka
The Director of International Tennis Academy, Godwin Kienka, has labelled the sports ministry’s appointment of an Interim Management Committee ‘illegal’, The PUNCH reports. The sports ministry Monday announced it had set up a 10-man committee to oversee Nigerian basketball, following a two-year ban on international basketball. The appointment came two weeks after sports minister, Sunday Dare, said a committee would be set up to oversee basketball leagues in the country, after announcing the withdrawal of Nigeria from all international basketball competitions for a period of two years, following the lingering leadership rift in the Nigeria Basketball Federation. “This is an instigated crisis by the ministry, which is not in the interest of basketball and interest of sports generally. Basketball was progressing and we had a great time heading into the international tournaments.
Source:Punch
May 27, 2022 04:34 UTC
Nigeria’s future bleak without sound varsity system, ASUU insists | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
The chapter, therefore, ruled out resumption of academic activities in the institution for now, noting that it had not pulled out of the national strike as being peddled in certain quarters. The affected unions are ASUU, Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Non-Academic Staff Union of Universities (NASU) and National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT). BESIDES, the Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU), North Central Zone, yesterday, appealed to government to address the body’s ‘legitimate’ demands to avert industrial action. It made the appeal in a statement signed by its Vice President and Zonal Coordinator, Noah Danlami, in Kaduna. COEASU cautioned the federal and state governments against failing to address their demands, threatening to cripple the college of education system in the country.
Source:The Guardian
May 27, 2022 04:26 UTC
A nation that has lost its humanity | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
What has happened so far paints a grim picture of a nation where both the government and the governed have lost their humanity and no matter whatever happens to anyone, life goes on as no one bats any eyelids. In all that has happened however, some dramatic personae in the whole saga are perhaps guilty of displaying the most high sense of irresponsibility. How would anyone imagine that some of them even obtained the nomination form to vie for the position of the president of the country? Again, it’s difficult to believe that the Ministry of Transport is planning to reopen the rail lines after the repair works are completed. Jide Oyewusi, the coordinator of Ethics Watch International, wrote in from Lagos.
Source:The Guardian
May 27, 2022 03:57 UTC