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Oct 31, 2024 | 
godisinthetvzine.co.uk | Steven Doherty |Seun Kuti
In an alternative (and a much better and nicer) universe, we would be on our way to one of Manchester’s two Arenas tonight to see Art Brut. You see, back in 2005 if they would have only sold a handful (apparently they were just two short) more copies of single ‘Emily Kane’, they would have got a place in the Top 40, which would have led to them fulfilling their life’s ambition by appearing on (the still then relevant) Top Of The Pops.
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Apr 5, 2024 | 
goout.net | Seun Kuti
Seun Kuti is the youngest son of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti. He has spent most of his life preserving and extending his father's political and musical legacy as the leader of his father's former band Egypt 80. Kuti was born in early 1983. He showed interest in his father's music from the age of five, and at nine began opening Fela's shows, singing a select group of songs with Egypt 80 before his dad took the stage.
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Jan 12, 2024 | 
opinionnigeria.com | Seun Kuti |Nneka Okumazie
This is no longer the 50s, where assumptions about what is holding Africa back can become definite motivations for action, with aims at change. Many of what seemed like answers at the time were tried in different forms, but Africa has yet to develop. Meanwhile in the same period, some countries that were backward took off. At present, there is nothing stopping a number of countries in Africa from industrialization.
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Jul 25, 2023 | 
thetidenewsonline.com | Igbiki Benibo |Seun Kuti
For nearly two decades, democracies around the world have been losing ground. Countless autocrats have managed to pulverise the foundations of democracy in their countries by passing arcane laws that quietly erode civil liberties, press freedoms or the separation of powers, to name a few examples. A new report recently confirmed that millions of people in dozens of countries saw their freedoms eroded last year. There were more countries that lost freedom in 2022 than those that gained it.
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Jul 24, 2023 | 
thetidenewsonline.com | Seun Kuti
Lekeh Development Foundation (LDF), a Non-Governmental Organisation in the Niger Delta, has decried the disastrous impact of climate change on the Niger Delta environment and other parts of the country.
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Jul 23, 2023 | 
thetidenewsonline.com | Seun Kuti
The Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development (MBNCWD) has inducted former Vice Chancellor, Maritime University, Okerenkoko, Delta State, Prof. Ongoebi Maureen Etebu, into the famous Nigerian Women Hall of Fame. A statement made available to newsmen by the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the MBNCWD, Hon.
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Jul 23, 2023 | 
thetidenewsonline.com | Seun Kuti
Wole Olanipekun, counsel to President Bola Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima, has responded to the final written address filed by the counsels of Peter Obi and the Labour Party (LP). Obi, the standard bearer of the LP, is challenging the victory of Tinubu in the February 25 presidential poll. Olanipekun, in a response filed on Friday before the presidential election petition tribunal, asked the court to dismiss Obi and LP’s petition and their final written address.
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Jul 21, 2023 | 
thetimes.com.ng | Seun Kuti |Uwakwe Benson
The Police Service Commission has promoted Inspector Mohammed Aminu, who, in May, was assaulted by Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti, on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos. The spokesperson for the PSC, Ikechukwu Ani, disclosed in a statement on Thursday that Aminu was promoted to the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police. Also promoted was the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, to the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police.
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Jul 21, 2023 | 
theoctopusnews.com | Seun Kuti |Kumuyi Others
Mohammed Aminu, the police officer who was assaulted by Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti, during a confrontation on third mainland bridge has been promoted by the Police Service Commission (PSC). In a viral video, the singer pushed and even slapped the officer who didn’t retaliate, despite provocation from the entertainment star. Kuti was later detained and arraigned for assault. He however pleaded not guilty and was released on bail.
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Jul 21, 2023 | 
gatekeepersnews.com | Seun Kuti |Remi Ibikunle
Police Service Commission, PSC, has promoted the Force Public Relations Officer, PRO, Olumuyiwa Adejobi to the next rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police. Gatekeepers News reports that the Commission has also promoted Inspector Mohammed Aminu, to the rank of ASP 1. Aminu was assaulted by Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti in May. Following the retirement of AIG Matthew Akinyosola, AIG Sylvester Abiodun Alabi, has been promoted as the DIG representing the South West.
