The music producer and composer, Quincy Jones, who worked with Music Legends, including, the late Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, and Ray Charles has died at the age of 91.
Condemnations has trailed the incident over minors, said to be End Bad Governance protesters, who collapsed in court, after being charged for treasonable offenses.
The minors, who could be facing the death penalty, were reported to be 29 in number, and said to have been flying Russian flags and holding placards during the End bad governance protest, they were held in detention for Over 90days.
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has asked a federal high court in Abuja to dismiss the charges against the minors, citing sections of the constitution and the child rights act stipulating that the underaged defendants ought not to be tried.
The court had granted them bail in the sum of N10 million Naira each, while the prosecutor asked the judge to remove the names of those who collapsed from the charge.
The incident has provoked outrage among a cross section of Nigerians, including former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra state governor, Peter Obi, who criticized the arraignment.
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, over the weekend said that the fainting of six suspects in court before their arraignment was a deliberate act, scripted to attract negative attention.
The Newly designated Minister of Women Affairs Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, over the weekend expressed deep concern over the detention of the minors
Former Anambra state governor, Peter Obi has been trending, after stating in a series of clips, released over the weekend, that Nigeria’s struggles with poverty and unproductivity stem from prioritising politics and religious activities, over nation-building and economic development.
Peter Obi suggested that night vigils should be replaced with night shifts to increase the country’s productivity, adding that poverty knows no tribe.
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has refuted claims by some oil marketers that the cost of petrol from the refinery is higher than that of imported petrol.
In a statement on Sunday, the refinery’s spokesman countered claims by the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria that its ex-depot price of petrol is N990 per litre for trucks and N960 per litre for ships.
In the United Kingdom, British Born Nigerian, Kemi Badenoch over the weekend, secured a historic victory to become the first black woman to lead a major political party in the country.
The 44-year-old defeated fellow right-winger Robert Jenrick in a marathon contest to replace Rishi Sunak, who led the party to the biggest defeat in its history in July’s general election.
Billionaire businessman and philanthropist, Femi Otedola, turns 62 today.
Otedola who is reputed as the strong man of the financial capital markets after acquiring the single largest shares at FBN holdings has left an indelible mark on the lives of countless individuals and communities, earning him a reputation as one of the most compassionate billionaires in the world.
As he embarks on a new year, he achieved another milestone, his leadership at FBN holdings has helped push the group’s total assets from $8.56 billion dollars in June 2023 to $16.6 billion dollars by September 2024.
The ninth edition of West Africa’s International Art Fair, ART X Lagos, kicked off over the weekend, with 10 galleries on display, projecting works from various artists across the African continent and Europe.
This years edition showcased the virtues of some of the unsung heroes of Africa’s creative industry, which includes the former CEO of Access Bank Dr Hebert Wigwe, Photographer Jonathan Adagogo Green, recording artist, August Agboola Browne, who was the first West African to record a jazz sound and Nana Asmau a poet and teacher.
The founder of Art X, Tokini Peterside, said that the tribute to these unsung heros, was aimed at arousing nostalgia and to educate young creatives about the heroic feats achieved by Nigerians in the past.
On the Opening Night, Art X showcased a special tribute to the Late Herbert Wigwe.
Dignitaries Including the Lagos state Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Minister of art, culture, and creative economy.
Hanatu Musanwa, the Chairman of Thisday and Arise media group, Prince Nduka Obaigbena, all attended the Opening Night, of the 13th edition of the Africa international film Festival, curated by the founder Chioma Ude.
Prince Nduka Obaigbena presented the Herbert Wigwe Trailblazer award, honoring Nigerian creatives.
Recipients incude, President of Afrexim Bank, Benedict Oramah and the Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo Olu. There was also a special tribute to the late iconic Banker, Herbert Wigwe.
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