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Musicians Don’t Make Meaningful Music Anymore – Bright Chimezie

Veteran Nigerian musician, Bright Chimezie has lamented that the quality of music has depreciated unlike many years ago.
According to him, musicians no longer make meaning songs.
Speaking in a recent episode of the CreativTea podcast, the veteran singer advised his younger colleagues to incorporate rich lyrics into their music.
He explained that during his peak, he and his contemporaries made music that stood the test of time.
“Music is more profitable now than my time. The only problem I have with the present crops of artists, is their lyrical content. In terms of rhythms and every other thing, they are doing quite okay.
 
“But, what message are they passing to the society? Some of the things we [me and my contemporaries] sing stick. I remember I did ‘Respect Africa’ in 1984, that’s about 40 years ago. But I can still watch what I did 40 years ago and be proud of my lyrics.
 
“These days, I ask these boys, ‘The things that are coming out from your mouth, by the time your music stays up to 40 years, can you sit back with your children, see yourself and be proud of yourself?’
 
“So, those are the things. They are doing very well. But I think it is very important for them to add good lyrics to their music,” he noted.
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BBNaija 10: Thelma Lawson Dethrones Faith, Emerges HOH for Week Seven

Big Brother Naija season 10 housemate, Thelma Lawson is this week’s Head of House, HOH.

She emerged HOH for week seven after dethroning interim HOH, Faith.

The challenge, which took place on Monday afternoon, saw Thelma outperform housemates including Koyin, Faith, Jason Jae, Bright Morgan, and Kaybobo.

Thelma chose Mide as her deputy and house guest, granting her access to the exclusive HoH lounge.

As the new HoH, Thelma gains immunity from this week’s eviction and significant influence over house dynamics.

“Housemates, you all know that delay isn’t denial. Congratulations, Head of House Thelma Lawson.

“Who will be your house guest” Biggie said, Thelma responded, “Mide”.

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Nigerian Nursing Council Abolishes Exam Failure Policy

The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria, NMCN has announced the abolishment of a controversial long-standing policy in a circular dated September 1, 2025, and signed by the Registrar/CEO, Ndagi Alhassan.

Thge long-standing policy had barred student nurses from continuing their training after three failed attempts at the Council’s professional examinations.

The Council announced that candidates who fail any part of the professional exam will now be allowed to retake only that section until they secure a pass.

The new policy takes effect from September 2025.

The circular, titled ‘Nursing Education Reforms: Elimination of Students After Three Professional Examination Attempts’, was addressed to state commissioners of health, teaching hospital directors, university vice chancellors, heads of nursing schools, and professional associations.

According to the Council, the reform reflects its commitment to align nursing education with global best practices by shifting from an elimination-focused policy to a more supportive, student-centered approach.

“Our mission to promote and maintain excellence in nursing and midwifery education and practice calls for a more inclusive academic environment devoted to building resilience and lifelong learning,” the statement read.

The NMCN urged institutions to implement measures that would support struggling students, while stressing that candidates must maintain at least 80% lecture and clinical attendance to qualify for re-sits. It also directed that each failed attempt at a re-sit would count against the training institution.

The Council said the change was necessary to ensure fairness, enhance professional competence, and address concerns raised about the previous policy.

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DSS Summons Sowore Over Post on Tinubu

The Department of State Services (DSS) has reportedly summoned activist and Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore.
According to TheNation, DSS summoned him over what it described as a “false and malicious” social media post directed at President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Recall that Sowore took to X to few days ago to slam President Tinubu, describing him as a “criminal.”
The Nation reported that in a letter dated September 7, 2025, signed by Uwem Davies on behalf of the Director-General, the DSS demanded that Sowore retract his statement on X (formerly Twitter) and issue a public apology within one week.
The Service accused Sowore of calling the President a “criminal” in an August 26 post, where he allegedly ridiculed Tinubu’s anti-corruption remarks during his visit to Brazil. According to the DSS, the comment was “repugnant, derogatory and capable of inciting public disturbance.”
The letter outlined conditions for compliance, requiring Sowore to post an unequivocal retraction on X, publish apologies in at least two national newspapers and two television stations, and submit a representation to the DSS headquarters in Abuja or by email. The agency also copied the United States Embassy in Abuja on the matter.
The DSS warned that Sowore’s comments had the potential to diminish the President’s standing domestically and internationally, and could provoke disunity, insurrection, or a breakdown of law and order.
 
“Persons of your status who are campaigning to lead this country must exercise restraint and responsibility in their speech,” the Service stated, adding that failure to comply would invite lawful action.
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Influencer Lola Doll Fighting for Life After Being Sh0t in Car

Popular influencer Lola Doll has been sh0t multiple times outside her home in Georgetown, Guyana.
The 33-year-old is currently fighting for her life.
Lola Doll whose real name is Lolita Callender, was ambushed late on Saturday night in Texas Square, East Ruimveldt. According to the Guyana Police Force, a man on a motorcycle approached her parked car around 11:35 p.m. and opened fire before fleeing the scene.
Callender sustained serious injuries, with gunshot wounds to her face, neck, hands, and right leg. She was rushed to Georgetown Public Hospital, where she remains in critical condition.
Police confirmed on Sunday that an individual has been taken into custody and is assisting with the investigation. Security footage released by local media reportedly shows a lone gunman walking toward Callender’s white Mercedes-Benz before unleashing a volley of shots.
The shooting was witnessed by her brother, who described the horrific moment to Stabroek News. “I was inside at home when I hear gunshots and run out… only to see me sister lying in she car and blood, if you see blood, pouring out,” he said. “She lost a lot of blood but she is a fighter.”
Authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward, adding that tips can also be shared anonymously via emergency hotlines.
Lola Doll is widely known in Guyana and across the Caribbean for her provocative social media content and music videos. Police say investigations are ongoing as they work to establish a motive and track down those responsible.
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FG Summons Dangote And NUPENG Officials to Avert Nationwide Strike

The Federal Government has intervened in the ongoing face-off between the Dangote Group and the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG).
FG has now summoned a meeting of both parties in Abuja today.
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammadu Dingyadi, called the meeting in a last-minute effort to halt a nationwide strike set to begin today, already endorsed by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC).
NUPENG accuses Dangote of anti-union practices, monopolistic tendencies, and indecent labour conditions, alleging that the refinery pays some of the lowest wages in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. The union further condemned a new policy barring drivers from joining oil and gas unions, describing it as a violation of the Nigerian Constitution, the Labour Act, and international labour conventions.
 
“This marks a dangerous road to fascism in industrial relations, where workers are treated as slaves without voice or dignity,” the union warned.
Despite the minister’s intervention, NUPENG leaders have directed members nationwide to commence the strike pending resolution of all grievances.
An official said: “Though we will attend the meeting to show readiness for dialogue, the strike goes on until all the issues are resolved.”
The crisis deepened over the creation of the Direct Trucking Company Drivers Association (DTCDA), which NUPENG dismissed as a “management-inspired fraud” designed to weaken and divide workers. The union insists that Dangote and his associates are behind the association, linking its operations to MRS Energy Limited.
Amid mounting tension, the NLC has rallied its 54 affiliates and 36 state councils to prepare for solidarity action. President Joe Ajaero warned that Dangote’s actions represent a direct attack on the entire Nigerian labour movement.
“An attack on one union is an attack on all. If we allow the Dangote Group to succeed, no industry or worker in Nigeria will be safe. It will set a perilous precedent that capital is above the law,” Ajaero said.
The NLC has ordered immediate mobilisation and sensitisation of workers nationwide, cautioning that the strike will first hit fuel supply chains, with filling stations already experiencing queues and rising black-market prices. Economists warn that prolonged disruption could cripple transport, power, and manufacturing, worsening inflation and economic hardship.
In Edo State, the NLC has declared full support for the strike, urging residents to stock up on fuel ahead of the action.
 
“The Edo council will mobilise all affiliates in solidarity. We advise workers and the public to get petroleum products that will last the duration of this industrial action, as filling stations will be closed,” the statement read.
The outcome of today’s Abuja meeting will determine whether the strike is called off or escalates into a nationwide shutdown.
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Why I Stopped Attending Church For More Than 10 Years – Actor Yemi Solade

Veteran Nollywood actor Yemi Solade has revealed why he stopped attending church services.
This is as he revealed that he has not attended a church for more than 10 years.
Speaking on the Honest Bunch Podcast, the actor recalled that the turning point came in 2013 when a pastor at his former church instructed him to stop accepting acting jobs scheduled on Sundays.
Solade said the directive left him uncomfortable, as it directly interfered with his profession and livelihood.
He explained that the situation made him reevaluate the balance between faith and personal life, ultimately leading him to step back from regular church attendance.
“If you see me in a church, it’s probably because we’re filming. Back in 2013, I went to church with my wife, and the pastor told me not to take jobs on Sundays. That same work he wanted me to avoid is what puts money in my pocket and allows me to give offerings. That was when I decided to stop,” he said.
Solade dismissed the widely held notion that life would take a downturn without church attendance, stressing that his life has remained stable and even more peaceful since he stopped.
According to him, he has been able to focus better on his family and acting career without the constant pressure of church committees and programs that often consumed his time.
“A notion that if you don’t attend church, one’s life will nosedive, I have not seen anything change. Rather, I have peace, I do well, because everyday of my life when I was going to church, I got messages, all sorts of disturbances,” he added.
The actor emphasized that his choice was not a rejection of faith but a conscious decision to avoid unhealthy pressures that hinder personal growth and productivity.
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Femi Otedola Becomes Amazon No.1 Best Selling Author in the Business Best-Seller Category

Nigerian billionaire and philanthropist, Femi Otedola has achieved a new milestone after becoming Amazon’s No. 1 best-selling author in the Business category.
This followed the release of his memoir, Making It Big: Lessons from a Life in Business.
The book, released on August 18, 2025, has surged to the top of Amazon’s “Starting a Business” category and is also ranked among the leading titles in “Business Biographies & Memoirs.”
Making It Big has overtaken works by global entrepreneurs, including Steven Bartlett’s The Diary of a CEO, Simon Squibb’s What’s Your Dream?, and Blake Masters’ Zero to One. It also shares the charts with other influential titles like Cal Newport’s Slow Productivity, Phil Knight’s Shoe Dog, and Alex Hormozi’s $100M Offers.
Otedola’s early success reflects a growing appetite for stories from African business leaders that blend personal experience with practical insights. His memoir details lessons learned from decades of building ventures across energy, finance, and infrastructure, while offering guidance for aspiring entrepreneurs.
Just 48 hours after release, the book had already climbed to No. 3 on Amazon’s business memoir rankings, according to Nairametrics, signaling strong early sales momentum.
Available in paperback for £14.99 and in digital formats, Making It Big underscores the rising global demand for African entrepreneurial stories. Otedola’s achievement places him alongside some of the world’s most influential business authors and highlights the increasing prominence of African voices in global business literature.
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MTV VMAs 2025: See The Complete Winners List

Lady Gaga was the biggest winner in the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards.
She won four awards at the event that went down on Sunday night, September 8, at New York’s UBS Arena, with rapper LL Cool J. hosting the ceremony.
Ariana Grande won video of the year at the 2025 Video Music Awards, which were handed out Sunday night.
The video for her song “brighter days ahead” won the night’s highest honor. Overall, Grande went home with a total of three awards.
Sabrina Carpenter also took home three “Moon Person” trophies, including album of the year with Short n’ Sweet.
Other winners who accepted during the telecast were Rosé, who won song of the year for “APT.,” her collaboration with Bruno Mars; and KATSEYE, who won MTV Push performance of the year for “Touch.” Mars and Gaga also won best collaboration for “Die With a Smile.”
Also during the show, Mariah Carey was presented with the Video Vanguard Award, Busta Rhymes received the inaugural Rock the Bells Visionary Award, and Ricky Martin accepted the inaugural Latin Icon Award.
See full list of winners below:
 
Video of the Year
Ariana Grande, “Brighter Days Ahead” (WINNER)
Billie Eilish, “Birds of a Feather”
Kendrick Lamar, “Not Like Us”
Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars, “Die With A Smile”
Rosé & Bruno Mars, “APT.”
Sabrina Carpenter, “Manchild”
The Weeknd, Playboi Carti, “Timeless”
Artist of the Year
Bad Bunny
Beyoncé
Kendrick Lamar
Lady Gaga (WINNER)
Morgan Wallen
Taylor Swift
The Weeknd
Video of the Year
Ariana Grande, “Brighter Days Ahead” (WINNER)
Billie Eilish, “Birds of a Feather”
Kendrick Lamar, “Not Like Us”
Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars, “Die With A Smile”
Rosé & Bruno Mars, “APT.”
Sabrina Carpenter, “Manchild”
The Weeknd, Playboi Carti, “Timeless”
Artist of the Year
Bad Bunny
Beyoncé
Kendrick Lamar
Lady Gaga (WINNER)
Morgan Wallen
Taylor Swift
The Weeknd
Song of the Year
Alex Warren, “Ordinary”
Billie Eilish, “Birds of a Feather”
Doechii, “Anxiety”
Ed Sheeran, “Sapphire”
Gracie Abrams, “I Love You, I’m Sorry”
Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars, “Die With A Smile”
Lorde, “What Was That”
Rosé & Bruno Mars, “APT.” (WINNER)
Tate McRae, “Sports Car”
The Weeknd, Playboi Carti, “Timeless”
Best New Artist
Alex Warren (WINNER)
Ella Langley
Gigi Perez
Lola Young
Sombr
The Marías
Best Pop Artist
Ariana Grande
Charli xcx
Justin Bieber
Lorde
Miley Cyrus
Sabrina Carpenter (WINNER)
Tate McRae
MTV Push Performance of the Year
August 2024: Shaboozey, “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”
September 2024: Ayra Starr, “Last Heartbreak Song”
October 2024: Mark Ambor, “Belong Together”
November 2024: Lay Bankz, “Graveyard”
December 2024: Dasha, “Bye Bye Bye”
January 2025: KATSEYE, “Touch” (WINNER)
February 2025: Jordan Adetunji, “Kehlani”
March 2025: Leon Thomas, “Yes It Is”
April 2025: Livingston, “Shadow”
May 2025: Damiano David, “Next Summer”
June 2025: Gigi Perez, “Sailor Song”
July 2025: Role Model, “Sally, When The Wine Runs Out”
Best Collaboration
Bailey Zimmerman with Luke Combs, “Backup Plan (Stagecoach Official Music Video)”
Kendrick Lamar & SZA – “luther”
Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars, “Die With a Smile” (WINNER)
Post Malone ft. Blake Shelton, “Pour Me a Drink”
Rosé & Bruno Mars, “APT.”
Selena Gomez, Benny Blanco, “Sunset Blvd”
Best Pop
Alex Warren, “Ordinary”
Ariana Grande, “Brighter Days Ahead” (WINNER)
Ed Sheeran, “Sapphire”
Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars, “Die With A Smile”
Rosé & Bruno Mars, “APT.”
Sabrina Carpenter, “Manchild”
Best Hip-Hop
Doechii, “Anxiety” (WINNER)
Drake, “Nokia”
Eminem ft. Jelly Roll, “Somebody Save Me”
GloRilla ft. Sexyy Red, “Whatchu Kno About Me”
Kendrick Lamar, “Not Like Us”
LL Cool J ft. Eminem, “Murdergram Deux”
Travis Scott, “4X4”
Best R&B
Chris Brown, “Residuals”
Leon Thomas & Freddie Gibbs, “Mutt (Remix)”
Mariah Carey, “Type Dangerous” (WINNER)
Partynextdoor – “No Chill”
Summer Walker, “Heart Of A Woman”
SZA, “Drive”
The Weeknd, Playboi Carti, “Timeless”
Best Alternative
Gigi Perez, “Sailor Song”
Imagine Dragons, “Wake Up”
Lola Young, “Messy”
mgk & Jelly Roll, “Lonely Road”
Sombr, “Back to Friends” (WINNER)
The Marías, “Back To Me”
Best Rock
Coldplay, “All My Love” (WINNER)
Evanescence, “Afterlife (From the Netflix Series Devil May Cry)”
Green Day, “One Eyed Bastard”
Lenny Kravitz, “Honey”
Linkin Park, “The Emptiness Machine”
Twenty One Pilots, “The Contract”
Best Latin
Bad Bunny, “Baile Inolvidable”
J Balvin, “Rio”
Karol G, “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido”
Peso Pluma, “La Patrulla”
Rauw Alejandro & Romeo Santos, “Khé?”
Shakira, “Soltera“ (WINNER)
Best K-pop
Aespa, “Whiplash”
Jennie, “Like Jennie”
Jimin, “Who”
Jisoo, “Earthquake”
Lisa ft. Doja Cat & Raye, “Born Again” (WINNER)
Stray Kids, “Chk Chk Boom”
Rosé, “Toxic Till the End
Best Afrobeats
Asake & Travis Scott, “Active”
Burna Boy ft. Travis Scott, “TaTaTa”
Moliy, Silent Addy, Skillibeng & Shenseea, “Shake It To The Max (Fly) (Remix)”
Rema, “Baby (Is It a Crime)”
Tems ft. Asake, “Get It Right”
Tyla, “Push 2 Start” (WINNER)
Wizkid ft. Brent Faiyaz, “Piece Of My Heart”
Best Country
Chris Stapleton, “Think I’m In Love With You”
Cody Johnson with Carrie Underwood, “I’m Gonna Love You”
Jelly Roll, “Liar”
Lainey Wilson, “4x4xU”
Megan Moroney, “Am I Okay?” (WINNER)
Morgan Wallen, “Smile”
Best Album
Bad Bunny, Debí Tirar Más Fotos
Kendrick Lamar, GNX
Lady Gaga, Mayhem
Morgan Wallen, I’m the Problem
Sabrina Carpenter, Short n’ Sweet (WINNER)
The Weeknd, Hurry Up Tomorrow
Best Longform Video 
Ariana Grande, “Brighter Days Ahead” (WINNER)
Bad Bunny – “Debí Tirar Más Fotos (Short Film)”
Damiano David, “Funny Little Stories”
Mac Miller, “Balloonerism”
Miley Cyrus, “Something Beautiful”
The Weeknd, “Hurry Up Tomorrow
Best Group
aespa
All Time Low
Backstreet Boys
BLACKPINK (WINNER)
Coldplay
Evanescence
Fuerza Regida
Grupo Frontera
Imagine Dragons
Jonas Brothers
KATSEYE
My Chemical Romance
SEVENTEEN
Stray Kids
The Marías
twenty one pilots
Song of the Summer
Addison Rae, “Headphones On”
Alex Warren, “Ordinary”
Benson Boone, “Mystical Magical”
BigXthaPlug ft. Bailey Zimmerman, “All The Way”
Chappell Roan, “The Subway”
Demi Lovato, “Fast”
Doja Cat, “Jealous Type”
HUNTRIX: EJAE, Audrey Nuna & REI AMI, “Golden”
Jessie Murph, “Blue Strips”
Justin Bieber, “Daisies”
MOLIY, Silent Addy, Skillibeng & Shenseea, “Shake It to the Max (FLY) (Remix)”
Morgan Wallen ft. Tate McRae, “What I Want”
Ravyn Lenae ft. Rex Orange County, “Love Me Not”
Sabrina Carpenter, “Manchild”
sombr, “12 to 12”
Tate McRae, “Just Keep Watching (From F1 The Movie)” (WINNER)
Video for Good
Burna Boy, “Higher”
Charli xcx – “Guess featuring Billie Eilish” (WINNER)
Doechii, “Anxiety”
Eminem ft. Jelly Roll, “Somebody Save Me”
Selena Gomez, Benny Blanco – “Younger and Hotter Than Me”
Zach Hood ft. Sasha Alex Sloan, “Sleepwalking”
Best Direction
 
Ariana Grande, “Brighter Days Ahead”
Charli xcx, “Guess featuring Billie Eilish”
Kendrick Lamar, “Not Like Us”
Lady Gaga, “Abracadabra” (WINNER)
Rosé & Bruno Mars, “APT.”
Sabrina Carpenter, “Manchild”
Best Art Direction
Charli xcx, “Guess featuring Billie Eilish”
Kendrick Lamar, “Not Like Us”
Lady Gaga, “Abracadabra” (WINNER)
Lorde, “Man of the Year”
Miley Cyrus, “End of the World”
Rosé & Bruno Mars, “APT.”
Best Cinematography
Ariana Grande, “Brighter Days Ahead”
Ed Sheeran, “Sapphire”
Kendrick Lamar, “Not Like Us” (WINNER)
Lady Gaga, “Abracadabra”
Miley Cyrus, “Easy Lover”
Sabrina Carpenter, “Manchild”
Best Editing
Charli xcx, “Guess featuring Billie Eilish”
Ed Sheeran, “Sapphire”
Kendrick Lamar, “Not Like Us”
Lady Gaga, “Abracadabra”
Sabrina Carpenter, “Manchild”
Tate McRae, “Just Keep Watching (From F1: The Movie)” (WINNER)
Best Choreography
Doechii, “Anxiety” (WINNER)
FKA Twigs, “Eusexua”
Kendrick Lamar, “Not Like Us”
Lady Gaga, “Abracadabra”
Tyla – “Push 2 Start”
Zara Larsson, “Pretty Ugly”
Best Visual Effects
Ariana Grande, “Brighter Days Ahead”
Lady Gaga, “Abracadabra”
Rosé & Bruno Mars, “APT.”
Sabrina Carpenter, “Manchild” (WINNER)
Tate McRae, “Just Keep Watching (From F1: The Movie)“
The Weeknd, “Hurry Up Tomorrow”
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Dangote Refinery: Nigerian Govt Working to Stop Strike – PETROAN

The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria, PETROAN has assured that the Federal Government is working to avert the looming nationwide strike.
This is according to PETROAN National President of the Association, Billy Gillis-Harry in a statement on Monday while responding to questions on ‘The Morning Brief’, a programme on Channels Television.
Gilly-Harris listed the issues that led to the strike declaration as primarily the alleged monopoly on the part of the Dangote Refinery.
He however stated that stakeholders in the downstream sector were being engaged by the government to resolve the lingering issues.
“The issue at hand is that we want the industry to operate in a way that all players are efficiently serving Nigerians.
 
“We have advocated that there be a clearly defined role for all the players. Over 50 years ago, industry players set up retail outlets, so you have several stakeholders in the industry. We have the major markets, we have the depot, the independent marketers, PETROAN, NUPENG, and NARTO.
 
“We have had a situation in the last few months. From June, we started getting fillers of the Dangote Refinery wanting to involve itself in all the tiers of the business- from refining, to storage, to logistics, and then possibly finally the retail outlets,” Gillis-Harry said.

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