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Tom Hanks to host Joe Biden inauguration TV show
Joe Biden has cast himself as a unifier for the nation, but there is someone else the incoming administration hopes can help start healing a divided United States next week: universally beloved actor Tom Hanks.
Grammy awards now set for March 14
Recording Academy, the organiser of the Grammy awards ceremony, has announced March 14 as the rescheduled date for the 63rd Annual Grammy awards, due to concerns over the spread of COVID-19.
Grammy award postponed due to coronavirus concerns
The 2021 Grammys, originally scheduled for January 31st, have been postponed due to concerns over the spread of Covid-19, multiple sources confirm to Rolling Stone.
Beyoncé to donate $500K to people impacted by the eviction crisis
Beyoncé will offer $5,000 grants to help people facing foreclosures or evictions due to the housing crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Wizkid, Tems make Obama’s favourite music list for 2020
‘Essence’ is off Wizkid’s recent bodywork ‘Made in Lagos’, an album the singer delayed its release multiple times. The album was later released on October 30.
Beyonce’s daughter Blue Ivy gets first Grammy nomination
Like mother, like daughter. Beyonce’s child, Blue Ivy, has received her first Grammy nomination. However, the timing of her nomination is a little mysterious.
Femi Kuti: Why Afrobeat can never die
Multiple award-winning Afrobeat musician, Femi Kuti has said Afrobeat can never die. Femi hinged his claim on the genius, ingenuity and musical artistry of its creator, Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti.
Full list of 2020 BET Soul train award winners
The 2020 BET Soul Train Awards have arrived! This year's show featured performances with some of music's most talented stars, and some heartfelt acceptance speeches from the night's big winners.
Nicki Minaj drags Grammys over ‘Best new artist’ award
She wrote: “Never forget the Grammys did not give me my best new artist award when I had seven songs simultaneously charting on billboard and bigger first week than any female rapper in the last decade and went on to inspire a generation. They gave it to the white man Bon Iver.”
Grammy Awards: Burna Boy first Nigerian with consecutive nominations
Nigerian artist, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has emerged the first Nigerian artist to be nominated for the Grammy awards in two consecutive years.
Tiwa Savage: Why I don’t hide my age
Popular singer and Universal Music Group signee, Tiwatope Savage, popularly known as Tiwa Savage, has revealed that before she turned 40 on February 5, 2020, she was scared of what lay ahead of her. She also stated that she asked God for a sign before she attained her new age.
Grammy Awards rename world music category over ‘connotations of colonialism’
The Recording Academy has announced that the Grammy Award for “Best World Music Album” has been renamed. The award will now be called “Best Global Music Album”.
Looters raid Nigeria food warehouse as unrest spreads
Several thousand people ransacked and looted a government food warehouse in central Nigeria on Saturday in the latest in two weeks of unrest sweeping over Africa's most populous country.
Kanye West says he wants to buy Universal Music Group
Rapper and fashion mogul Kanye West claimed that rather than just buying his masters, he plans on buying the American global music corporation, Universal Music Group.
Tory Lanez: I didn’t shoot Megan Thee Stallion
Canadian rapper, Daystar Shemuel Shua Peterson, better known as Tory Lanez, has opened up on the shooting incident involving him and fellow rapper, Megan Thee Stallion.
Nigerian doctor named one of TIME’s Most Influential People in the world
TIME named Nigerian physician Tunji Funsho to the 2020 TIME100, its annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. The full list and related tributes are available now at time.com/time100, and...
Wizkid makes Barack Obama’s 2020 summer playlist
Nigerian music star, Wizkid, has ‘smiled’ his way into the ears of Barack Obama, making the former US president’s 2020 summer playlist.
Burna Boy, Wizkid win at 2020 BET Awards
Nigerian Afrobeat music superstars, Burna Boy and Wizkid have both emerged winners at the 20th BET Awards held on Sunday.
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Argentina detects first case of UK virus strain
Argentina has detected its first case of a British-identified coronavirus variant that appears to be more infectious, authorities said Saturday.
Mo Salah: Liverpool ‘need to win’ against Manchester United
Liverpool’s mercurial forward, Mohammed Salah, has stated that the Reds “need to win” their North-West derby against bitter rivals Manchester United because of the high stakes involved.
NANS urges Nigerian government to provide coronavirus support fund for universities, polytechnics
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has, following the federal directive that all schools in Nigeria resume on Monday, January 18, urged the Federal Government to provide COVID-19 support fund for universities and polytechnics to combat the infection.
Security: Nigerian government must partner with traditional rulers – Alaafin
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, says that for Nigeria to achieve a peaceful resolution of interpersonal and communal disputes, the Federal Government must partner with traditional institutions.
NPA: Lagos ports servicing 16 ships discharging petrol, food, as 15 others expected
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), on Saturday, said that 16 ships had berthed at the Lagos ports and were discharging petroleum products and food stuff, according to Shipping Position, an NPA publication.
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Former AIG Tambari Yabo passes on at 64
Newsmen learnt that Yabo died on Saturday, at the Usman Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital (UDUTH), Sokoto, at the age of 64, after a brief illness.
President Buhari mourns General Abacha’s younger sister
In a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, the President noted that the deceased devoted her time on earth to care for the less-privileged and godly upbringing of her children.
Coronavirus: FUTA releases 13 guidelines for students
In a continued effort towards tackling the COVID-19 pandemic amid fear of the second wave, the management of the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA) has released 13 COVID-19 guidelines for students.
Tyson Fury’s promoter hopes to agree Anthony Joshua fight within two weeks
World Boxing Council heavyweights champion Tyson Fury’s U.S promoter Bob Arum says he is hopeful of finalising a deal for a super-fight with Anthony Joshua in the next two weeks.
Newly promoted AIG passes on
Less than one month after his promotion to the rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), former Benue State Commissioner of Police, who was later in charge of Armament, Omololu Bishi, has died.