Written by R&B and soul legend DAngelo has passed away at the age of 51 following a private battle with pancreatic cancer. Born Michael Eugene Archer in Richmond, Virginia, DAngelo changed the sound of modern soul music with his timeless mix of gospel, funk, jazz, and hip-hop influences. His debut album Brown Sugar (1995) helped usher in the neo-soul movement of … Continue reading “Grammy-winning soul legend D’Angelo di£s aged 51 after private pancreatic cancer battle”
…Says move will link Enugu to national development grid A prominent socio-political organisation in Enugu State, the New Enugu Group, has declared full support for Governor Peter Mbah’s decision to join the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing it as a bold and strategic step towards aligning the state with the federal government for enhanced development … Continue reading “New Enugu Group backs Mbah’s defection to APC”
Celebrated soul musician D’Angelo has died at the age of 51 after battling pancreatic cancer, several US media outlets reported Tuesday. The R&B icon and neo-soul pioneer melded genres and opened doors as he stretched the boundaries of Black pop traditions while producing sensuous hits including “Brown Sugar” and the “Untitled (How Does It … Continue reading “Celebrated Soul Musician D’Angelo Dies At 51”
…To Flag Off Umuahia–Ikot Ekpene Federal Road October 24 By Steve Oko The Abia State Government has concluded negotiations on its plan to acquire 60 percent equity in the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) for improved power supply across the state. Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, disclosed this on Tuesday while briefing journalists on … Continue reading “Abia concludes deal to acquire 60% Stake in EEDC, set to take over in six months”
Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 2 Division/Section 3, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued nine kidnapped victims during a night patrol around the Kogi-Kwara border. Colonel Polycarp Okoye, Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 2 Division Nigerian Army, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. According to the statement, the victims, comprising 4 males and … Continue reading “Troops rescue nine kidnapped victims in Kogi, Kwara border operations”
The United States Army War College (USAWC) has posthumously inducted the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, into its prestigious International Hall of Fame (IHOF). The induction ceremony took place on Monday during the opening of the 2025 Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Convention at the Walter E. Washington Convention … Continue reading “U.S Army War College inducts late Gen. Lagbaja in International Hall of Fame”
At least 16 people were killed Tuesday when a fire tore through a chemical and garments factory in Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka, officials said. The blaze began in the factory’s warehouse before spreading to a nearby multi-storey garments facility, said Tajul Islam Chowdhury, director at the Fire Service Department. All the bodies were recovered from … Continue reading “Bangladesh Factory Blaze Kills At Least 16 — Fire Official”
The Federal Government has concluded implementation frameworks for a N4 trillion government-backed bond aimed at settling verified arrears owed to power Generation Companies (GenCos) and gas suppliers. The Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Mrs. Olu Verheijen, revealed the development in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. The agreement followed a high-level meeting between federal … Continue reading “FG, GenCos seal agreement on N4 Trillion power sector debt payment”
…Urge Peaceful, Massive Participation on October 20 By Steve Oko Support for the planned peaceful march to the Presidential Villa, Abuja, initiated by rights activist Omoyele Sowore to demand the unconditional release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has continued to grow, with the Ndigbo World Union … Continue reading “Ndigbo World Union, NANS declare support for Sowore’s planned ‘Free Kanu’ march”
The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to allocate the forfeited Abuja estate linked to former Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele, to low- and middle-income earners, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and vulnerable groups. This followed the adoption of a motion by Jafaru Gambo Leko on the “Need for Transparent and Equitable Allocation … Continue reading “Reps Want Forfeited Emefiele-Linked Estate Given To Low-Income Earners, IDPs”