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Yeni Kuti, daughter of late Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, has condemned comparisons between her father and contemporary artistes, describing such debates as misplaced and disrespectful. She made the remarks during an interview with ARISE News, shared on Monday. According to Yeni, the continued relevance of Fela nearly three decades after his death is proof of his enduring legacy and influence. She urged artistes and fans to focus on present-day, peer-to-peer comparisons rather than dragging cultural icons into rivalry narratives. She said, ‘Don’t compare chalk and cheese. Fela is a legend. Give him his flowers. “He’s done his own if you…

The Vice Chancellor of the Federal University Oye Ekiti, Prof. Abayomi Fasina, said on Monday that 131 of the 7,396 students graduating from the institution earned First Class degrees. Fasina added that 2,519 of the graduands obtained Second Class Upper degrees, 3,777 received Second Class Lower, 966 were awarded Third Class degrees, while three students graduated with Pass. The Vice Chancellor made the disclosure at Oye Ekiti during a press conference to herald activities for the institution’s 10th convocation ceremonies, which will climax with the award of degrees on Saturday. “Of the 7,396 graduates, 131 got First Class, 2,519 got…

An open-source AI agent called OpenClaw (formerly known as both Clawdbot and Moltbot) that runs on your own computer and “actually does things” is taking off inside tech circles. Users interact with OpenClaw via messaging apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, Discord, and iMessage, giving it the keys to operate independently, managing reminders, writing emails, or buying tickets.But once users give it access to their entire computer and accounts, a configuration error or security flaw could be catastrophic. A cybersecurity researcher also found that some configurations left private messages, account credentials, and API keys linked to OpenClaw exposed on the web.Despite…

Key takeawaysIndia’s e-rupee has evolved from a domestic digital payment experiment into a strategic instrument aimed at influencing cross-border trade, remittances and tourism flows.The e-rupee represents sovereign digital money, enabling direct and final settlement without relying on multiple intermediaries for international payments.India views cross-border CBDC use as a way to address long-standing inefficiencies in global payments, including high costs and slow settlement times.Proposals to link the e-rupee with other countries’ CBDCs reflect India’s effort to simplify trade and tourism settlements using sovereign digital currencies.India’s e-rupee is no longer just a tech experiment; it has become an important part of the…

The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, remanded nine suspected terrorists in Kuje Correctional Centre over the 13 June 2025 deadly attack on Yelwata Community in Benue State, where about 150 persons were killed. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, who gave the order pending the hearing of their bail applications, adjourned the matter until 26 and 27 February for trial. The development occurred shortly after the defendants were arraigned on a 57-count amended charge of alleged terrorism offences, but pleaded not guilty to all the counts. After their plea, the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi,…

Three subsidiaries of Dangote Industries Limited—Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Dangote Fertiliser Plant and Dangote Cement Plc—have scaled up their Gas Sales and Purchase Agreements (GSPAs) with subsidiaries of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) to meet the growing energy needs of their expanding operations. According to a statement issued on Sunday, the agreements were signed with Nigerian Gas Marketing Limited and NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company Limited (NGIC) at the unveiling of the NNPC Gas Master Plan (GMP) 2026, tagged NGMP 2026, held at the NNPC Towers in Abuja over the weekend. It noted that the expanded gas supply arrangements…

The Abuja Metropolitan Music Society (AMEMUSO) Choir, an opera ensemble composed of members from diverse religious and ethnic backgrounds, has recounted the circumstances surrounding the death of its member and soprano, Ifunanya “Nanyah” Nwangene. The late singer was a member of the choral group. PREMIUM TIMES reported that Ms Nwangene, fondly known as the “Soprano Queen”, died on Saturday after a cobra bit her at her residence in Lugbe, a suburb of the Federal Capital Territory. In a statement posted on its Facebook page on Monday and signed by its director, Sam Ezugwu, the AMEMUSO Choir revealed that Ms Nwangene…

Banks and markets in Umuahia, Abia State capital, opened for business on Monday but recorded low number of customers. Also government offices at the State Secretariat in Umuahia were opened for work, but many workers stayed at home. Our correspondent, who moved round Umuahia, observed that markets located at Isi Gate and Orie Ugba were open. However, few traders and customers were around. At Ohafia, one of the largest towns in Abia State, there was total lockdown as residents observed the sit-at-home with banks, shops and motor parks closed. In Aba, major markets in the city including Ariaria, Ahia Ohuru…

The Secretary of the South-South zone of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, George Turnah, says the FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, is the a national leader of the party. Turnah made this statement the ‘The Morning Brief’, a programme on Channels Television monitored by DAILY POST, on Monday. He was speaking on the internal crisis that has hit the PDP. “Wike does not lead a group. He is a national leader of the PDP, and as a member of the party, he has his own fundamental rights. One of those rights is his right of choice, and that is why it’s…

A commercial bus was gutted by fire on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos on Monday, causing traffic disruption along the busy corridor. The incident was confirmed by the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), which shared a video of the burning vehicle via its official social media platforms. According to LASTMA, the fire occurred on the bridge axis inward Oworonshoki, prompting an immediate response from traffic officials to secure the area and manage vehicular movement. “A bus caught fire on the Third Mainland Bridge. Our officers are on ground managing traffic and ensuring safety,” LASTMA said in a brief…