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Ruggedman laments lack of creativity in Nigeria’s music industry

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Michael Stephens, also known as Ruggedman, has expressed worry over what he described as lack of inspiring lyrics in Nigeria’s music industry.

Speaking during an encounter with Sunday Scoop, a Punch stable, the popular singer said- “The absence of edifying lyrics is bad. In my time, more importance was paid to the art aspect than the glamorous side. But, right now, more importance is paid to the flashy side. Many artistes are no longer creative. Beat makers (producers) are more creative these days.

“That is why we have different types of beats. Back in the day, there were deeper lyrics, but now, it is more of ‘lamba’. Unfortunately, this trend will lead to a reduction in the number of evergreen songs produced in the country. Songs such as African Queen (2Baba), Crisis (African China), Baraje (Ruggedman), and Oruka (Sunny Neji) that were recorded about two decades ago are still remembered by many. But, there are some songs that were released just six months ago that people cannot remember.”

Ruggedman also advised artistes to move with the times in order not to be left behind. He said, “It is either one shapes up or shapes out. Things always change. Right now, amapiano is the buzzing sound. At different times, it was kwaito, azonto, and makosa. If one wants to continue doing music, one needs to adapt.”

 

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PDP, APM Alliance: The New Dawn

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The challenges we face today require more than just politics as usual; they demand a unified, strategic, and bold rescue mission. It is time to hit the reset button on our nation’s trajectory. It is time for the Reset Nigeria Movement.

To achieve the Nigeria of our dreams, we cannot walk alone. We need a synergy of vision, experience, and grassroots mobilization. This is why a powerful coalition has emerged: The Grand Alliance.

At the heart of this movement is the historic PDP and APM Alliance, a formidable partnership between the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Allied People’s Movement (APM). This is not just a political coalition; it is a declaration of intent to rescue, rebuild, and restore the glory of our great nation, Nigeria.

The PDP and APM Alliance brings together the strength, structure, and localized reach necessary to unseat stagnation and bring true democratic dividends to the people.

The Reset Nigeria Movement is committed to policies that empower the youth, support local businesses, and alleviate the economic burdens facing everyday Nigerians.

This Alliance is built on the belief that every Nigerian voice matters. It represents a broad spectrum of our society, ensuring that leadership is accountable to everyone, not just a few.

The alliance is pooling our collective resources, intelligence, and political will to create a safer, more united Nigeria where citizens can thrive without fear.

Whether you are a student, a professional, a market woman, an artisan, or a patriotic citizen eager for a new dawn, there is space for you in this movement.

Stand on the right side of history.

Join the Reset Nigeria Movement.

Join the Alliance.

Join the PDP and APM Alliance today!

Together, we will rescue and reset Nigeria.

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First Lady donates N2b to promote Akwete in Aba, receives traditional title

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Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has Remi Tinubu, has donated N2b to support Akwete weaving industry in Aba, Abia State.

She said the gesture was to support the development of the Akwete production site, with a view to creating more jobs and boosting the state’s economy.

She made the donation in Aba on Tuesday, during her visit to the state to celebrate and promote the historic Akwete weaving heritage.

The President’s wife explained that the gesture was to support the development of the Akwete production site, with a view to creating more jobs and boosting the state’s economy.

‎Senator Oluremi Tinubu praised the uniqueness and the richness of the Akwete fabric, crafted on vertical looms by women in Abia, using cotton, raffia, and silk and famous for its vibrant colours and intricate geometric motifs.

“I am in awe of all the richness of what the Akwete fabrics stand for.

‎”I love traditional outfits because our tradition, our culture, tells us who we are. The moment we lose that, we won’t remember where we come from.

“The craft was transferred from generation to generation. It is a sacred craft done with love, patience, and endurance.

“The tradition of the Akwete handmade fabric is dear to the hearts of the women who make it, and they should be encouraged to pass it on to the next generation,” she said.

‎She Tinubu encouraged the younger generation to embrace their culture, particularly cultural attire that connects the young with the older generation.

According to her, people should be proud of their cultural heritage and wear the African traditional attires with pride.

‎”We should not let our children forget that.

“To the women of Akwete, I heard your cry. I am here to announce to all Nigerians and the Igbo people that it is time to take Akwete fabric to the national stage.

‎”Therefore, all the notable sons and daughters of Igbo land should rise to preserve this culture. On my part, I am donating N2 billion for the project,” she said.

She promised Governor Alex Otti that if President Bola Tinubu wins the 2027 presidential election for a second term, she would wear a wrapper and “buba” made from Akwete for the inauguration.

Responding, Otti and his wife, Mrs Priscilla Otti, thanked the first lady for the gesture, saying, “it will significantly transform Akwete fabric production in the state”.

Mr Otti also pledged total support to President Tinubu’s economic policies, stressing that the reforms were gradually setting the country on the path of sustainable growth.

The Abia Council of Traditional Rulers conferred the traditional title of “Ugo Nwanyi Abia” (the Pride of Abia Women) on the first lady.

 

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NHRC identifies climate change as human rights issue

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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Tuesday said that climate change is no longer just an environmental issue but a serious global human rights concern.

The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (MHRC) Dr. Tony Ojukwu, SAN, stated this at the inauguration of the National Working Group on Human Rights and Climate Change in Abuja.

He challenged Nigerians to see climate change differently, adding that- “It’s not just about rising temperatures. It’s about people. It’s about families losing their homes, farmers losing their livelihoods, communities being uprooted and vulnerable people falling deeper into poverty.”

Posing the question of how climate issues affect people, Ojukwu said the matter is  at the heart of the newly inaugurated Working Group, describing it as a partnership between the NHRC, the Federal Ministry of Environment and the National Council on Climate Change.

According to him, the Group’s mission is simple but profound—to ensure that while Nigeria fights climate change, it also protects the rights and dignity of its people.

The Working Group will bring together government institutions, civil society organisations, academics and development partners to ensure that those most affected are no longer left out of the conversation.

Representing the Honourable Minister of Environment, Dr. Iniobong Abiola Awe assured Nigerians that the Ministry is committed to climate policies that leave no one behind.

The Director-General of the National Council on Climate Change, Dr. (Mrs.) Omotenioye Majekodunmi, said the evidence is impossible to ignore, as flooding, migration, farmer-herder conflicts, rising temperatures are no longer isolated environmental problems.
They are daily realities affecting lives, livelihoods and human dignity across the country.

Civil society also lent its voice as the Founder of the Women Environmental Programme, Dr. Priscilla Achakpa, pledged continued support for climate justice, especially for women, young people and other vulnerable groups whose voices are often unheard.

The Federal Commissioner for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons, Aliyu Tijani Ahmed reaffirmed commitment to protecting people displaced by climate-related disasters.

The Federal Commissioner was represented at the occasion by former Director at the NHRC, Mr. Dahiru Bobbo. While the Presidency, through the Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Climate Change, Comrade Yussuf Olatunji Kelani, promised support for the Working Group’s activities.

However, beyond the speeches and the inauguration, one message stood out-
Climate change is not just about the planet, but about the people.

 

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