Month: February 2023

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Students might vote as NUC orders shutdown of varsities

For students to be allowed to participate in the 2023 general elections, Nigeria’s regulating body for higher education, the National Universities Commission, has ordered the closure of all of the nation’s universities.

The NUC said that the decision was based on the directive of the minister of education, Adamu Adamu, in a letter sent to the vice-chancellors of all universities and the directors of inter-university centres, as reported by the PUNCH, on Thursday, February 9.

It reads, “As Vice-Chancellors of all Universities and Director/Chief Executive of Inter-University Centres are quite aware the 2023 General Elections have been scheduled to hold on Saturday 25th February 2023, for the Presidential and National Assembly, and Saturday 1st March 2023 for Gubernatorial and State Assembly elections, respectively.

“In view of the foregoing and concerns expressed on the security of staff, students and properties of our respective institutions, the Honourable Minister of Education, Mal. Adama Adamu has following extensive consultations with the relevant security agencies, directed that all Universities and Inter-University Centres be shut down and academic activities are suspended between 22 February and 14th March 2023.

“Consequently, Vice-Chancellors and chief executives of inter-university centres, are by this Circular requested to shut down their respective Institutions from Wednesday 22nd February 2023 to Tuesday 14th March 2023.

“Please, accept the renewed assurances of the Executive Secretary’s highest regard for your understanding and unwavering cooperation.”

Meanwhile, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the presidential candidate for the All Progressives Congress, on Wednesday, February 8, commended the governors of the 36 states for supporting the Nigerian people against the Central Bank’s new Naira and cashless policies, which have caused the general populace anguish.

This was contained in a statement issued by the Director, Media, and Publicity, APC Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), Bayo Onanuga.

Tinubu asserted that the Governors, particularly the APC Governors, who brought the lawsuit against the CBN and the Federal Government before the Supreme Court on behalf of the unfortunate Nigerians who must bear the brunt of the Naira redesign policy’s shoddy implementation did a commendable job.

The old N200, N500, and N1000 notes will continue to be legal money after the February 10 deadline until the case is finally resolved, according to an interim injunction issued by the Supreme Court on Wednesday morning in a lawsuit filed by the governments of Zamfara, Kogi, and Kaduna States against the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Federal Government.

In response to the Supreme Court’s decision, Tinubu stated that the governors had prevented the nation from suffering from unnecessary political and economic crises and hardships, which were undoubtedly unintended effects of the central bank’s monetary policies.

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Young Jonn – Currency ft. Olamide

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Nigerian prolific music star, songwriter, and Producer, Young Jonn, comes through with yet another brain-busting new single which is titled “Currency“.

The song “Currency” is a perfect addition to any music lover’s Playlist.

Young Jonn‘s new song “Currency” is a must-listen for fans of music with relatable lyrics, emotive vocals, and catchy beat.

The award-winning musician, Olamide, adds unique style to the single, delivering an unforgettable verse that truly makes the track stand out.

Listen, Share and Download below.

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NNPC: fuel scarcity will ease in one week

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has apologised to Nigerians for the over three months of pain caused by the nationwide fuel scarcity.

The Group CEO, NNPCL, Mele Kyari, who spoke during an interview on Channels Television’s special election programme The 2023 Verdict on Tuesday, February 7, assured the public that the “glitch” will be resolved to everyone’s relief.

“I apologise for the situation. On behalf of all of us, the stakeholders in the oil and gas industry. Definitely, not surely exclusive. Having said this, it is unfortunate. It’s a glitch – we are responsible to [resolve] this glitch. We will resolve this,” he said.

Asked to specify when Nigerians will begin to see a turnaround, Kyari expressed a strong belief that the relief will be felt “within the next week.”

“I’m not saying that you’re going to have zero queues within the next week,” he added. “No, I can’t guarantee that because a number of things are out of our control.”

The NNPC boss explained that market forces will determine how quickly the situation is resolved, but in his view, the country is going to see substantial and relative ease in the next week compared to the situation at present.

He gave an assurance that the NNPC will bring succour and relief to the Nigerian people, saying no one orchestrated the fuel scarcity.

“We have no benefit in doing this. We are families. We are members and part of this community. We are very proud of this country.

“We would like this country to prosper. We don’t want Nigerians to suffer and of course, as a matter of condition, we don’t think that anyone should go through this thing,” he said.

According to Kyari, the NNPC has been on top of the situation and the way to bring the crisis under control is by increasing supply from 63 million litres per day as of January.

“We know that the solution is excess supply. Once we are able to do excess supply across the country, across locations, you are going to resolve this issue, which is exactly what we’re doing now,” he said.

“We’re ramping up evacuation today. On a daily basis, we are doing more than 70 million litres into the market against the regular evacuation of up to 63-64 million litres.

“This will work and we believe that the ease that we’re seeing in many locations today – I don’t want to cite specific locations but I know that we’re seeing ease across the country. This is easing up.”

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Artiste Profile: Chebene, a prolific singer & song writer

Chebene thrills your soul with both sweet vocal and harmonies, songwriting and rhythm into contemporary Music, Afro beat, hip-pop and soul-jazz creating a un resisting brand of Music that uplifts and inspires.

His tone of voice and lyrics are exceptional, also a wonderful performer.

He is a sensational singer, song writer who made his vocal skills to be an instrument. His genre of music is unique Afro-soul, Soul-jazz, RnB, Afro Beat (most times he love the fusions of those genres to make him sound different) he is a good tool lyrically and has a great vocal presence which made him stand out amongst other artist. He is a multi face in the entertainment industry where he make sounds for movies and also an orchestra. You cannot resist he’s scenery and not fall in love at his charms. An art with essence and impact, chebene is making waves with his music, trying possibly in putting J-Town on the land map Using he’s musical skills.

BACKGROUND

FAMILY
Chebene, whose official name is Meshack Chebene Monday, was born in the month of January 3rd to the family of lateMr Markson Monday And Mrs Riffkatu Peter Taiwo

EDUCATION

He obtained his first leaving school certificate at Classical Nursery and Primary School Abuja(2003-2007),attended MayGo High school for his junior secondary school Jos (2007-2010) before he graduated with his SSCE at Infant Jesus Academy school Jos(2010-2013) then further to one of the best Polytechnics in Nigeria that is Plateau State Polytechnic Barkin-ladi Jos(Pla-Poly) in which he obtained National Diploma(2015-2016) and he proceeded towards obtaining a Higher National Diploma in Public Administration (2018-2019) also obey the clarion call that is the Nigeria Youth Service Corp (NYSC) 2021.

MUSIC CAREER

Chebene began his music career almost 4years ago After he was with trained by an icon Jeremiah Gyang where he was his back up artist. His first official Single Black Bird produced by X-Phil’s and lot more of songs written to his name. Lucky got picked by an awesome producer El More from a reality Tv show Plateau Idols to his music academy where he under go probation for two years to understand the music business and also equip him on Afro sound later on got signed officially to BEDMUSIC Africa 2022 then dropped his official hit song URGENT 2K with the label in the month of August.

AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS

Chebene won legendary Jeremiah Gyang Music contest and he was a semi finalists in Talent Central Africa held in Benin, he became First runner up in Plateau Idols.
He was nominated at the first edition of JEMA award in alternative song of the year category and also nominated in the Mayor’s award 2022 in the category of Mayor’s Revelation which he won that category. Presently nominated on five categories for the Mayor’s award which are as follows
•Male vocalist of the year
•Next rated of the year
•Alternative song of the year (urgent 2k)
•Street song of the year (urgent 2k)
• Afro song of the year (urgent 2k)
2022 Edition

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Besides being an artist, he is also an administrator in his field of study, chef, fashion consultant and vocal coach as well. He has performed in lots of platforms like the German Embassy Jazz night, levitation, always perform for inmates to make them feel better and not feel left out.

ASPIRATIONS

To inspired every slum child towards growing their dreams and never give up, using my music and my life story.

VISION

To bring entertainment and enlightenment

CORE VALUES

Promoting Love, Peace and Unity.

MUSIC

GALLERY

SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES

Chebene0 @ Twitter
Chebene0 @instagram
Chebene @ Facebook page
Chebene @ telegram

Streaming platform
Chebene @youtube
Chebene0 @ TikTok
Chebene @ SoundCloud
Chebene @audiomack

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Plateau Govt. declares Tuesday 7th work free day

Plateau State Government has declared Tuesday 7th February 2023, as work free day to celebrate the occasion of the Plateau Day and Forgiveness Day.

The Plateau State Government has declared Tuesday 7th February 2023, as work free day to celebrate the occasion of the Plateau Day and Forgiveness Day.

The government through a press release signed by the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Dan Manjang, mnipr, called on citizens to turn up enmasse for the celebration at the Jos township stadium by 10am.

The statement reads “In view of the commemoration of the creation of Plateau State 47 years ago and the marking of this year’s Forgiveness and Reconciliation Day, the Executive Governor of Plateau State, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. (Dr) Simon Bako Lalong, KSGG, CON has approved and declared that Tuesday 7th February, 2023 be observed as work-free”.

“In this light therefore, citizens of Plateau State are called upon to turn out enmasse tomorrow Tuesday, 7th February to participate in this epoch-making event”.

Venue is Rwang Pam Township Stadium Jos. Time: 10:00 a.m.”

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Ishaku A. Maren (Yobo)-Plateau House of Assembly

It’s another campaign season and as Nigerian politicians roll out the political/campaign/electioneering drums, Hon. Ishaku A. Maren (Yobo) is not left out of the struggle to emancipate his people of Bokkos LGA of Plateau State, politically.

Hon. Ishaku A. Maren is a young, vibrant, humble, caring, kind-hearted, intellectually sound, academically sound man, with a great touch of political prowess.

No wonder, he has excelled in many spheres of life, including the academia, where he graduated with a first class degree in Sociology and was also elected at some time as the Youth President of his community, Daffo, where he left an indelible mark on the sands of time.

The memories of his exploits as a Student Union Government (S.U.G.) President at the Plateau State University, Bokkos, from where he later bagged a first class degree, are still fresh. His political exploits at the University made him a household name within and outside Plateau State.

Another special quality of his is his ability to give a listening ear to all and sundry, irrespective of religious, political and ethnic differences, as he has demonstrated such virtue over the years. I have always known him to be a compassionate person, with the fear of God, more so that he has always strived to put the interest of his subjects above his personal interest, which is a key attribute of any good leader. He’s indeed a round peck in a round hole.

It’s indeed a great privilege for the people of Bokkos to have such an erudite scholar and political stalwart step forward to represent us in the Plateau State House of Assembly, where he’s poised to attract projects with direct bearing on the lives of his constituents.

It’s a great opportunity that the good people of Bokkos LGA must not throw away, as certain great opportunities only come, but once.

It was based on this that I recorded this powerful campaign song which summarises Hon. Ishaku A. Maren (Yobo), “the man of the people”…#I am El-Pukison.

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Meet ARIN, a Sensational Multifaceted Singer and Song Writer

Arin, infuses both sweet vocal and harmonies into contemporary African Rhythms, creating a unique brand of conscious Music that uplifts and inspires.

He doesn’t only create or play melodies, but also strive to craft and perform music that portrays the beauty of the rich African Culture.

He is a sensational multifaceted singer, song writer as well as a multi-talented musical instrumentalist. His pattern of music (which is a fusion of his indigenous language with English), his fusion of African/Afizere local instruments into contemporary music, lyrical prowess and a signature voice has made him stand out amongst other artist. You cannot just listen to Arin and not fall in love with him. As an indigenous, or better still a culture enthusiastic artist, Arin is making waves with his music, putting the Afizere language and people of Jos, Plateau state and environs on the map where he hails from.

BACKGROUND

FAMILY
Arin, whose official name is Izang, Joshua Peter was born 27th April to the family of Mr. And Mrs Peter Ajang

EDUCATION

For his schooling, Arin attended Zion Independent Baptist High School for his early Education (2009), Federal Government College Jos for his Senior Secondary Education (2009-2012), then proceeded to the University of Jos (UniJos) where he studied Architecture (2012-2016) and is presently Pursueing his masters degree in Architecture.

MUSIC CAREER

Arin officially began his music career almost 2 years After he graduated with the release of his first official Single Kanam Izere off his debuted Extended play titled Still Her Ex (SHE) in March, 2018. After that, he dropped SHE (Still Her Ex) in April 2018 which is his first body of work containing breath taking songs like:
In My Head; Scars; Mi tóh (I’m thinking); Riye Mi Sin Tos (My heart is bleeding) and Kanam Izere (Izere Damsel). All the songs were Produced, mixed and mastered by Yaxie (21Days Music).

AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS

Been nominated for

  1. African cultural Fashion Awards- 2 categories.
  2. Jogama Awards- 2 categories.
  3. Mayor awards now- 3 categories.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Besides being an artist, he is also a full time architect with ‘Ophire builders and co’ with signature buildings in Jos, Abuja, Onitsha and environs. He also loves farming, especially irrigation farming and is fully into it, he said ” I just love to see things grow over time and hard work and I love to employ people and make money too”… How he handles being a full time artist, full time architect and a full time farmer and Entrepreneur still remains a mystery (seriously though)..

MISSION

To Elevate, promote, and present African sound with an alternative style basically through the Afizere language to the world.

VISION

To bring Peace, Enlightenment and Healing to a broken world through his Music.

CORE VALUES

Culture, diversity and inclusion, mutual respect and fairness are the core essence in his music. He believes our cultural heritage hold our core virtues and precepts, especially for better inter – human relationships thereby Promoting Love, Peace and Unity.

MUSIC

GALLERY

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BMIAFRICA ALBUM DEDICATION/CONCERT

BMIAFRICA

Know as Msg. Brains Michael Ijachi hails from Benue State, Idoma by tribe. He is a serial intrapreneur with passion, gifts and talents. He is a lover of God and humanity, he is versatile and versed in most endeavors. In all he dose, charity has always been the most valuable venture he desires and also believe in. Msg. Brains Michael Ijachi believes that his life is a SEED and he want to grow positively in every life he come across.

First Album launch concert and all the proceed was used for Charity.

The passion for the less privileged gave birth to BIF (Brains Ijachi Foundation) 2009. The Foundation is legally registered with CAC, since the inception of the Foundation, she is yet to receive any form of international or national grants but to keep the Foundation afloat, Msg. Brains, Board of Directors and team plan and carry out projects, events, products and services to canvass for funds to support the less privileged, sustain and run the Foundation.

Title of the First Album launch was; Open my Eyes
BMIAFRICA is not just a brand, he is a mystery.

2nd ALBUM LAUNCH

This project has anointed and spirit filled Ministers, Minstrels and Psalmist that will bring down God’s grace, bless souls and lives of men. 

This blissful project is set to flag off as fellows;

Manifesto

Date: 18th February, 2023
Time:  1:30 Red carpet
Venue:  Dunamis Gospel Centre, Alhari Jos Plateau State Nigeria.
Entrance is #1000 for a CD plate.

In conclusion, all the proceed raised from this event goes for Charity. For more enquire, sponsorship, partnership and lots more… Contact +2348166438898 or +234 814 309 3046.

Thank you and see you there. God bless you.

This Laudable and  amazing venture tagged: “This Year” is a project Msg. Brains started for over five years after his first album launch.

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Lojay – MOTO

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Nigerian remarkable music maestro, Monalisa crooner, Lojay comes through with a brand new record title, ‘MOTO‘. The song is “A somber reflection on the loss of a sentimental past relationship”, It serves as the singer’s first official single of the year (2023).

Born and raised in Lagos, Lojay is the fast-rising singer, songwriter and producer with a unique lyrical tone and a musical style that is largely indicative of his Yoruba roots. began creating music as a means of escaping reality and suppressing anxiety. Music allowed him to create beautiful fantasies in his mind, exploring a concept of wellness not just for himself but for his listeners.

As his multi-million streaming global hit ‘Monalisa’ continues to reach ever-climbing heights, Lojay shares a surefire anthem that will appease fans worldwide who have been anticipating new music from Nigeria’s hottest rising exports. .

Lojay is back with another infectious single ‘Moto’, out now. The release is accompanied by a futuristic music visual directed by DES GRAY (+ Creedlife) and gives a taste of what to expect from his forthcoming project, coming soon.

This captivating record produced Lojay & The Elements drops alongside highly stylised visuals embellished with stunning Afrofuturistic outfits, is Track 3 off Lojay’s soon to drop Gangster Romantic EP. Listen and also enjoy official video below…

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Ortom cries out over herdsmen’s siege in 18 Benue LGAs

Samuel Ortom, the governor of Benue State, declared on Thursday, February 2, that he would use every last drop of blood to stop herdsmen from invading his country and killing his people.

In response to a statement made by a northern group allegedly led by the former Emir of Kano, Alhaji Lamido Sanusi, Ortom made this statement during a press conference at the Government House in Makurdi.

The governor, who cleared himself and his administration of responsibility for the airstrike that left a number of people dead in a settlement in Nasarawa State’s Doma Local Government Area, claimed that the alleged statement made by the former emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido, was an effort to paint the governor as a Fulani-hater.

Ortom alleged that since his administration enacted the law prohibiting open grazing in 2017, he had been a target of the Fulani militias, adding that he had escaped seven attempts on his life.

The governor said the Fulani invasion of the state assumed a dangerous dimension in 2011, adding that over 6,000 people had been killed and over two million people had been displaced.

“The new plot is to eliminate me. I have given myself as a sacrifice for my people, who gave me their mandate in 2015 and 2019. I will continue to expose all the evil intentions.

“I am ready to shed the last pint of my blood not to allow the Fulanis to take over Tiv land, Idoma land, and Igede land,” he said.

Ortom claimed that 18 out of the 23 local government areas of the state were under siege and added that Fulani herders had attacked the state over 50 times since 2011.

While exonerating himself from the air strike in Nasarawa State, Ortom said, “I must state categorically that the Benue State Government under my leadership has no hand in the Akwanaja incident. Linking me with the bomb attack in Doma, Nasarawa State is the most unfair thing anyone would do to me.”