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Fela Resurrects as His Zombie Enters Grammy Hall of Fame

Fela Anikulapo-Kuti Enters Grammy Hall of Fame Posthumously An artist may die, but their music lives on — and no one embodies that more than Fela Anikulapo-Kuti , the legendary founder of Afrobeat. Twenty-eight years after his passing, Fela’s iconic 1976 album Zombie has been inducted into the 2025 Grammy Hall of Fame , cementing his place among global musical icons. The announcement was made by the Recording Academy , which selects recordings at least 25 years old that have “lasting qualitative or historical significance.” Zombie was praised for its “fearless critique of oppression, cultural impact, and enduring relevance to political resistance and African musical heritage.” Femi Kuti Celebrates Father’s Grammy Induction Reacting to the news, Fela’s eldest son and fellow Afrobeat musician, Femi Kuti , shared the family’s joy on social media: “Our father’s legacy lives on. We are […]

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Democracy Day: Dickson Faults Tinubu’s Silence on Rivers Crisis

Dickson Slams Tinubu Over Silence on Rivers State During Democracy Day Speech Senator Seriake Dickson , representing Bayelsa West, has criticized President Bola Tinubu for failing to address the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State during his Democracy Day speech. Speaking to journalists after the joint session of the National Assembly marking Nigeria’s 26th Democracy Day anniversary, Dickson condemned what he called a “military-style suppression of democracy” in Rivers. He expressed deep disappointment over the President’s silence on the state’s governance issues. “Let me begin by wishing Nigerians a Happy Democracy Day—even though one could ask—are Nigerians truly happy today?” he said.“Democracy is about hope, but what we saw in the Senate chamber was a mockery of that hope.” Senate Session Turns Heated Over Presidential Communication During the Democracy Day plenary, Senate President Godswill Akpabio read a communication from the […]

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Peter Obi Drops Bombshell, Claims Tinubu Borrowed More Than 3 Presidents Combined

Peter Obi Slams Tinubu Over Democracy, Borrowing Habits Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of weakening Nigeria’s democracy and taking the country into economic decline since assuming office two years ago. Obi made the remarks during Democracy Day celebrations on Thursday, June 12, criticizing Tinubu’s leadership and calling for urgent reforms. “After a close look at this administration, it’s clear that many things are not working as they should,” Obi stated. He also claimed that Tinubu’s government has borrowed more money than the last three Nigerian presidents combined—a shocking accusation that has sparked widespread debate. Democracy in Recession Under Tinubu – Obi In his statement, Obi argued that Nigeria’s democratic institutions have weakened under Tinubu’s leadership. “The system is in recession—not just economically, but politically and institutionally,” he said. Obi pointed to […]

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OSP Conducts Search on SML Amid Corruption Investigation

Ghana’s Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has conducted a court-authorized search at the offices of Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Ltd (SML) in both Osu and Tema, seizing data in connection with a controversial contract linked to the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). 1. Locations & Warrants The simultaneous raids—in Tema’s Industrial Area and Osu, Accra—were executed under court orders, supported by the National Security Secretariat. The objective: collect electronic records from SML’s servers related to its lucrative contract with GRA. 2. Arrests of SML Directors Preceding the search, the OSP arrested three senior directors from SML as part of its intensifying probe into alleged corruption tied to this contract. 3. OSP's Official Position OSP officials emphasized that no property was damaged during the raids. They confirmed the search was purely investigatory, and insisted it followed proper legal procedures to ensure integrity […]

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Nigeria Must Take Gradual Approach to Electronic Voting – Former INEC Boss Jega

Jega Urges Caution on Electronic Voting Rollout Professor Attahiru Jega , former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) , has called for a gradual rollout of electronic voting in Nigeria , citing infrastructural and cybersecurity limitations. He made this known during a panel session at the June 12 edition of The Platform Africa , monitored by News.ng. “We should adopt e-voting—but not overnight,” he said.“It’s not something that can happen suddenly.” Jega urged policymakers to evaluate Nigeria’s readiness before pushing full-scale implementation of electronic voting systems. Why Nigeria Isn’t Ready for Full E-Voting Yet One of the main obstacles to electronic voting in Nigeria is inadequate technological infrastructure , especially in rural areas. Jega highlighted how countries like Estonia and India manage their electoral tech better than Nigeria—despite being more advanced. “In Estonia, they use internet voting because […]

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President Tinubu’s Democracy Day 2025 Address: Unity, Economic Growth, and Rejection of One-Party Rule

Tinubu Delivers Democracy Day 2025 Address Before National Assembly On June 12, 2025 , President Bola Ahmed Tinubu addressed a joint session of the National Assembly in Abuja to mark Democracy Day , celebrating the resilience of Nigeria’s democratic values and institutions. The event honored the legacy of Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola , whose June 12 election victory in 1993 was officially recognized by the government under Tinubu’s leadership. “Today, as I entered this grand edifice built from the sweat and toil of our democratic yearning, my heart stirred with pride and resolve.” A Tribute to Democratic Heroes In his speech, Tinubu paid homage to democracy icons who sacrificed their lives for the cause: Alhaja Kudirat Abiola Pa Alfred Rewane Anthony Enahoro Gani Fawehinmi Dan Suleiman Abraham Adesanya Ayo Adebanjo Balarabe Musa Ganiyu Dawodu Bagauda Kaltho Commodore Ndubuisi Kanu […]

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JUST-IN: Tinubu Cancels Democracy Day Broadcast, To Address Nigerians From NASS

Tinubu Shifts Democracy Day Address to National Assembly Floor In a last-minute change, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has cancelled his planned Democracy Day national broadcast , opting instead to deliver his speech before a joint session of the National Assembly on Thursday, June 12, 2025 —marking Nigeria’s 26th Democracy Day . The update was confirmed by Segun Imohiosen , Director of Information and Public Relations at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), in a statement released on Wednesday. “Due to H.E. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s scheduled attendance at the National Assembly Joint Session, the Presidential National Broadcast on June 12 has been cancelled.” This marks a rare shift from the usual televised broadcast, reflecting a more institutional and legislative-centered commemoration of Nigeria’s democratic milestones. Democracy Day Events Still Proceeding as Planned Despite the cancellation […]

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Alerte Santé : Vigilance Renforcée Face à la Recrudescence des Cas de Mpox à Lomé

Situation Épidémiologique Actuelle Les autorités sanitaires togolaises ont intensifié leur vigilance après la confirmation de 8 cas de Mpox (anciennement variole du singe) dans la capitale. Cette maladie virale, potentiellement grave pour les personnes immunodéprimées, se manifeste par : ✔ Éruptions cutanées✔ Fièvre✔ Douleurs musculaires✔ Complications possibles dans certains cas Stratégie de Riposte en 3 Axes 1. Surveillance Épidémiologique Active Détection rapide des nouveaux cas Cartographie des foyers infectieux Suivi rigoureux des contacts 2. Mobilisation Communautaire Campagnes de sensibilisation sur : Symptômes à reconnaître Gestes barrières (hygiène renforcée, isolement des cas) Signalement précoce des cas suspects Lutte contre la stigmatisation pour favoriser le dépistage 3. Prise en Charge Médicale Ciblée Orientation vers des centres de santé spécialisés Protocoles de traitement adaptés Suivi médical rapproché Recommandations Clés de l'OMS 🛑 Éviter les contacts à risque🧼 Hygiène personnelle rigoureuse🏥 Consultation immédiate en cas de symptômes "La responsabilité individuelle est cruciale pour briser les chaînes de […]

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Le Port de Lomé en Mode Turbo : Stratégie Gagnante pour Dominer le Commerce Régional

Lomé Port 2.0 : La Transformation Express Le gouvernement togolais a dévoilé ce mardi sa feuille de route accélérée pour hisser le Port Autonome de Lomé (PAL) au rang de hub logistique incontournable en Afrique de l'Ouest. Objectif : concrétiser la vision du Plan Stratégique 2020-2025. Les 3 Piliers de la Révolution Portuaire Management Ultra-Efficient Veille permanente sur les ports concurrents Optimisation continue des processus Système d'Amarrage Intelligent Réservation de créneaux rigoureuse Visibilité accrue pour les armateurs Offensive Commerciale Aggressive Stratégie marketing proactive Tarifs compétitifs face à la concurrence sous-régionale Les Atouts Chocs du PAL L'Écosystème Adétikopé (PIA) : Le Turbo Logistique 📍 À 27 km du port✔ Port sec ultra-moderne✔ Parc à conteneurs (12 500 EVP/mois)✔ Zones logistiques intégrées✔ Parking sécurisé pour 700 camions Résultat : Fluidité optimale sur le corridor Lomé-Ouagadougou et sécurisation des flux vers le Sahel. Chiffres Qui Démontrent 🚀 +17,97% de trafic en 4 ans📈 30,64 millions de tonnes manipulées en 2024🏆 4ème […]

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Élections Municipales 2024 : Le Code de Conduite pour une Campagne Apaisée

Calendrier Officiel de la Campagne Électorale La course aux municipales entre dans sa phase décisive avec :🗓 Période de campagne : 1er au 15 juillet 2024🗳 Scrutin des forces de défense : 14 juillet (vote anticipé)🏛 Jour J des élections : 17 juillet 2024 Les Acteurs en Piste Partis politiques Listes indépendantes Candidats individuels Un Cadre Éthique pour des Élections Transparentes Engagement des Médias La HAAC (Haute Autorité de l'Audiovisuel et de la Communication) a établi avec les médias un code de conduite exigeant :✅ Couverture équilibrée de tous les candidats✅ Respect strict des règles déontologiques✅ Traitement professionnel de l'information électorale "Ce cadre garantit des élections libres et transparentes où chaque voix compte", souligne un responsable de la HAAC. Règles du Jeu pour les Candidats ✔ Présentation claire des projets sociaux✔ Respect des règles de propagande✔ Interdiction formelle de désinformation Sécurité et Organisation Les forces de défense et de sécurité : Voteront par anticipation le 14 juillet Seront déployées pour garantir la […]

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