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Incoming Grammy – Davido Brags On Winning Award To Cousin, B-Red (Video)

Afrobeats star, Davido has bragged about clinching the Grammy Awards after he bagged three nominations.

He made this known in a viral video with his cousin and singer, B-Red, at a family gathering in Atlanta, Georgia.

Recall that Davido was included for the first time on the Grammy nomination list.

He was nominated in three categories: Best Global Album, Best African Performance, and Best Global Music Performance.

See Video Below;

See how social media users are reacting to the video below;

@_ognatty1: “If he wants to win it by all means, he can.”

@woleprime: “And to think of it, these cousins will sometimes be jealous of each other oo.”

@jareymusic: “At this point Davido should change his title to 003 cos 3 Grammy nominations no be beans ooo.”

@expensivecomedy01: “Make Grammy pity am give am this one cus e nogo funny if e no win anyone o.”

 

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Our Members Are Not On Strike – CONUA

The Congress of Nigerian University Academics has reacted to the ongoing strike declared by the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress.
According to CONUA, its members are not part of the ongoing nationwide strike.
A statement signed by the National President, Niyi Sunmonu on Tuesday revealed that the union said that it is not part of the strike as it was not consulted by the organising bodies NLC and TUC.
The statement read, “As at the moment of putting together this release, the TUC with whom CONUA submitted affiliation request has not communicated this position on strike action to it.
 
“Distinguished comrades should therefore note that CONUA cannot be part of the strike action that is not communicated to it. In addition, the affiliation process with the TUC has not been officially established.”
The labour unions on Monday ordered their affiliates to withdraw their services nationwide from midnight on November 14, 2023.
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Shallipopi’s Album Is For Yahoo Boys And Weed Smokers – Daniel Regha

Twitter critic, Daniel Regha has given his opinion on singer Shallipopi’s latest album, “Presido la Pluto”
He took to X to voice his opinion on the album.
According to him, the album is for yahoo boys and weed smokers.
He wrote:
“Shallipopi’s debut album (Presido La Pluto) is a 1/10; The album is made for yahoo boys & weed smokers. The beats were very catchy, but lyrically speaking the songs are a zero.
 
“Furthermore, in the track “lyo”, he kinda sampled “Itendo”, a song by Fabomo who’s another popular Edo artiste. The only manageable track off the album is Jungle. No offense.”
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Eight Die In Boat Mishap In Benue

 

Eight persons have been reported dead after a boat conveying Ibi local government council of Taraba State residents capsized on Sunday.

The unfortunate incident occurred in Anyeshi village near Benue State.

The mishap comes barely two weeks after a similar incident in the Karim-Lamido Local Government Area of the state, where over 50 passengers lost their lives.

It would be recalled that a locally made boat conveying traders from Mayoranewo market in Ardo-Kola local government council of Taraba to Karim-Lamido council recently capsized in Binneri village in the state.

Confirming the accident, the Head of Local Government Administration, HOLGA, in Ibi council, Isa Mohammed, said over eight persons lost their lives.

Isa, who argued that the accident did not happen in Taraba but in neighbouring Benue, admitted that all the passengers on board were from the Ibi council.

The HOLGA, who could not ascertain the number of passengers on board at the time of the accident, warned the people of the council to desist from embarking on night voyages on waterways.

The passengers were said to have been heading to a nearby market in Anyeshi village around 4:30 p.m.

Some Ibi residents who spoke to DAILY POST admitted that most of the victims are from the council.

“Though the incident took place in the nearby Benu I no  State, I must confess to you that almost all the passengers are indigenes of Ibi local government council,”
one of them said.

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Grammy Next – Portable Wins First International Music Award, Beats Seyi Vibez, Odumodublvck, Others

Controversial Nigerian singer, Portable has clinched his first international award.
This comes after he was announced as the winner of Best New Artist category at the just concluded African Entertainment Awards held in the United States.
The singer was nominated alongside other top Nigerian artists like Seyi Vibez, Odumodublvk, Blaq Bones, and others to win the award.
Portable emerged winner of the international award, making it the first international award.
The premium charts recorder, ChartsAfrica took to their Twitter page to announce his win.
“Congratulations #Portable on winning the Best New Artist Award at the 2023 African Entertainment Awards, USA (AEUSA),” they wrote.
Check reactions trailing Portable’s announcement as winner:
heisbibz wrote: “For same award wizkid collect best dressed artist…potable too Dey collect…nahhh not Grammy for babies ….wizkid fc, just leave me make I laugh small 😂😂”

dkingofafrica commented: “Portable go finish us this week for IG 😂😂😂”
yungstrikz said: “Portable get grace 👏👏”
yur_boyfriend penned: “I am bigger than Headies e don talk ham before 😂😂😂😂”
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Nigerian Customs Raises Foreign Exchange Rate For Collection Of Duties From N770/$ To N783/$

The Nigerian Customs Service, NCS, has increased the foreign exchange rate for its tariffs and duties.

As of press time, the new rates were reflected on the single window trade portal of the federal government.

According to information on the portal, the NCS exchange rate has gone up by 1.59 per cent or N12.37 to N783.174/$, from the former rate of N770.88/$.

Last month, the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, announced the lifting of the ban on 43 items imported into the country previously restricted from accessing forex.

Consequently, the amount used to clear goods — including the 47 items at Nigerian ports has increased.

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Police Neutralize Two Suspected Cultists In Rivers

Ahoada East Local Government Area on Sunday morning.

According to the command, the cultists are gang members of a wanted kingpin, David Gift, aka 2-Baba who allegedly butchered the Divisional Police Officer of Ahoada, SP Bako Angbanshin, in September 2023.

The spokesperson for the command, Grace Iringe-Koko, confirmed the development in a statement released in Port Harcourt on Monday.

She said the feat followed credible intelligence on the suspects’ operations.

The statement read, “Operatives of Ahoadai Police station received a distress call around 1 am on Sunday, November 12, 2023, that some suspected cultists loyal to wanted David Gift aka 2Baba invaded Odiemerenyi community in search of suspected police informants.

“The police division, on receipt of the information, swung into action and mobilised with other tactical units to the scene.

“On getting to the community, the hoodlums who, unfortunately, had killed five natives before the arrival of the police opened fire on sighting the police.

“The hoodlums were, however, overpowered by the superior firepower of the police as two of the suspected cultists were fatally wounded.

“Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police has ordered the Ahoada Police Division and other tactical units to redouble efforts to ensure David Gift and other fleeing suspects are arrested.

“The CP calls on residents of the community and other communities in Ahoada East to go about their legitimate business as adequate security is in place to counter any security challenges that may be instigated by criminal elements.

“The CP also condoled with the families of natives who lost their lives in the attack.”

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26-year-old Electrician Docked For Allegedly Stealing Motorcycle

A 26-year-old electrician, Joseph Sunday, has been arraigned before an Upper Customary Court in Kafanchan, Kaduna State, over the alleged theft of a motorcycle.

The police charged Sunday with criminal trespass and theft, contrary to the provisions of sections 327 and 270 of the Kaduna State Penal Code Law.

The Police Prosecutor, Peter Joseph, told the court that the complainant, Bitrus Dogara, reported the matter at the Kafanchan Divisional Police Station on Nov.8.

Joseph said the complainant parked his motorcycle on the premises of the Kafanchan General Hospital, where it was stolen.

He noted that the defendant was found in possession of the stolen motorcycle.

When the charge was read to him, he pleaded not guilty.

The prosecutor prayed the court for an adjournment to enable him to present his witnesses.

In his ruling, the presiding judge, George Gwani, admitted the defendant to bail in the sum of N35,000 and a surety in like sum.

Gwani adjourned the matter until Nov.15 for hearing.

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Davido Remembers And Thanks Producer Who Let Him Use His Studio For Free (Photo)

Nigerian singer, Davido Adeleke aka Davido has taken to X to show appreciation to a music producer, Xela for allowing him use his studion free of charge in his early days as a musician.
According to Davidio, around 13 years old, Xela used to allow him to use his production studio free of charge.
He wrote:
“Crazzy fact …. From age 13 till 16.. this man right here let me use his studio … never charged me once ! Love u xela!!”
See screenshot of post:
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Former President, Buhari Congratulates APC On Retaining Imo, Kogi States

The immediate past president, Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC on winning the gubernatorial polls in Imo and Kogi states.

He also thanked the people of the two states for reaffirming their confidence in the nation’s biggest political party.

Buhari also appreciated the party leaders and the workers who laboured tirelessly to ensure the reemergence of Sen Hope Uzodimma for his second term in Imo and Alhaji Usman Ododo as the new governor of Kogi state.

“My best wishes to them for their next tenure.”