Author: Safiu Kehinde

Safiu Kehinde The Northern Senators’ Forum has, on Tuesday, lauded President Bola Tinubu over his order for the release of minors arrested and detained during the #EndBadGovernance protests. The Chairman of the forum, Sen. Abdulaziz Yar’adua, indicated this in a statement released in Abuja. While commending Tinubu’s leadership, Yar’adua said the President’s decision was a demonstration of his commitment to protecting the rights and well-being of Nigerian youth. “His directive to the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, to expedite the release process is a welcome development. “We appreciate the President’s show of leadership in addressing this critical issue.” He…

Elon Musk’s political group can keep awarding $1m (£722,000) to voters in swing states, a judge has ruled. The giveaway by Mr Musk’s America PAC is set to end on Tuesday, and the final recipient has already been determined, a lawyer for the billionaire said in a court hearing on Monday. In a surprising turn, the lawyer revealed that people receiving the money have not been chosen randomly in a lottery-style contest, as many believed, but were selected by the group. Philadelphia District Attorney Lawrence Krasner had sued to stop what he called an “an illegal lottery” after Musk announced…

Razor wire. Thick black iron fencing. Metal detectors. Armed security guards. Bomb sweeps. The security at this centre where workers count ballots mirrors what you might see at an airport – or even a prison. And, if needed, plans are in place to further bolster security to include drones, officers on horseback and police snipers on rooftops. Maricopa County became the centre of election conspiracy theories during the 2020 presidential contest, after Donald Trump spread unfounded claims of voter fraud when he lost the state to Joe Biden by fewer than 11,000 votes. Falsehoods went viral, armed protesters flooded the…

At least 36 people have died and 27 have been injured after a bus fell into a gorge in India’s northern state of Uttarakhand. Officials said 44 people were on board when the driver lost control and the bus fell into a 50m-deep ditch in Marchula, located in the state’s Almora district. The state government has ordered an inquiry into the accident. Buses are the main mode of transport in the Himalayan state and accidents are not uncommon. The bus was on its way to the state’s Ramnagar district when the accident took place on Monday morning. Photos and videos…

Safiu Kehinde Lagos Book Festival is set to screen Wole Soyinka’s The Man Died movie adapted from one of his books with the same title. As contained in an e-flyer made available to NPO Reports, the screening, themed ‘Breakout: Hope is a stubborn thing’, will hold on Wednesday 13th November 2024 at Muson Centre, Onikan, Lagos. The screening will be followed by conversation with the Director, Producer, and Lead Cast of the movie. The Man Died movie had popular Nollywood actor, Wale Ojo as its lead cast. Renowned for his artistry which had seen him take up lead roles in…

Oil prices traded in a narrow range on Tuesday ahead of what is expected to be an exceptionally close U.S. presidential election, after rising more than 2% in the previous session as OPEC+ delayed plans to hike production in December. Brent crude futures ticked up 14 cents, or 0.19%, to $75.22 a barrel by 0400 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was at $71.6 a barrel, up 13 cents, or 0.18%. “We are now in the calm before the storm,” IG market analyst Tony Sycamore said. Oil prices were supported by Sunday’s announcement from the Organization of the Petroleum…

Safiu Kehinde Popular Nigerian Female Disc Jockey, Ifeoluwa Otedola (DJ Cuppy), showered encomium on her father, Femi Otedola, in celebration of the billionaire’s birthday. DJ Cuppy took to her Facebook page to celebrate the Nigerian Businessman who clocked 62 years in Monday. “Happy Birthday, Papa. You’re not just my dad; you’re my favorite gist partner… Can’t wait to make more memories and watch as God continues to bless you. I love you DEEP papa!” DJ Cuppy wrote. Otedola was born in 4 November 1962. He is the former chairman of Forte Oil PLC, and is the current executive chairman of…

Safiu Kehinde The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has received report of how the End-Bad-Governance protesters were malnourished while in detention. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Police spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on Monday. According to the statement, the IGP received the investigative report while away at Glasgow for the ongoing INTERPOL General Assembly. Egbetokun vowed to thoroughly examine it and take necessary actions to address any procedural lapses or concerns. He, however, summoned all DCs CID and Heads of Investigation Units to a conference and workshop on November 7, 2024, at the Police Resource Center, Jabi.…

“Music is sacred to me,” Quincy Jones once said. “Melody is God’s voice.” He certainly had the divine touch. Jones, who has died at the age of 91, was the right-hand man to both Frank Sinatra and Michael Jackson, and helped to shape the sound of jazz and pop over more than 60 years. His recordings revolutionised music by crossing genres, promoting unlikely collaborations and shaping modern production techniques. Here are 10 songs that showcase his versatility and brilliance in the studio, and his ability to draw the best out of the musicians he worked with. 1) Michael Jackson…

With just hours until election day, both candidates are concentrating their eleventh hour efforts on Pennsylvania – the biggest prize in the electoral battleground map. Vice-president Kamala Harris’s election eve schedule includes four appearances in the state, ending with rallies in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia featuring a slate of celebrity guests, including Oprah Winfrey. Former President Donald Trump is also barnstorming the must-win state, holding two rallies in Pittsburgh and Reading. According to calculations by elections analyst Nate Silver, the candidate who wins Pennsylvania has more than a 90% chance of winning the White House. “It’s the granddaddy of all the…