Joshua Samuel, Author at Wakenews Nigeria

September 22, 2024

Give Tinubu ideas to run economy – APC tells PDP and Peter Obi

February 8, 2024 Joshua Samuel

The All Progressives Congress (APC), has condemned the criticism of President Bola Tinubu by the Peoples Democratic Party candidate, Atiku Abubakar, and his Labour Party counterpart, Peter Obi. APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, in an interview with Channels TV on Tuesday, asked the duo to give suggestions to the President on how to effectively run the economy and […]

Politics

INEC presents certificates to winners of Saturday’s rerun by election

February 8, 2024 Joshua Samuel

The winners of the rerun and by-election on Saturday were given Certificates of Return by the Independent National Electoral Commission, or INEC, on Wednesday. The event took place at INEC’s Abuja headquarters. The recipients of the certificates were Mr. Pam Dachungyang, the senator-elect for Plateau North, Prof. Anthony Okorie, the […]

Rihanna is my role model – Ayra Starr

February 8, 2024 Joshua Samuel

Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, better known by her stage name Ayra Starr, is a Nigerian singer who has referred to American-Barbadian diva Rihanna as her “greatest inspiration.” She claims that Rihanna’s “Anti” is the best album will be recorded. Ayra Starr stated in an interview with Rolling Stone, “Rihanna’s ‘Anti’ is the […]

Hardship in Nigeria is Temporary, Huge Changes is now – Wike

February 8, 2024 Joshua Samuel

Nigerians have been reassured by Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, that the current economic distress in the nation is only sporadic and that changes are coming now. Wike highlighted the difficulties that the people of the Maitama District, Garki, and Utako confronted on Tuesday at the […]

Burna Boy’s performance at the 66th Grammy ranks number 6 on Billboard

February 7, 2024 Joshua Samuel

Billboard has placed Nigerian musician Damini Ogulu, better known by his stage name Burna Boy,’s 2024 Grammy performance as the sixth best. According to reliable sources, Burna Boy made his stage debut at the Grammy Awards ceremony on Sunday, February 4. The artist, backed by Brandy and 21 Savage, sang “Sittin […]

We will restore Nigeria’s intergrity through films- Ali Nihu, Kano Actor

February 7, 2024 Joshua Samuel

Actor and Nigerian Film Corporation director Ali Nuhu has said that Nigerian filmmaking can help reinstate the nation’s integrity. In his most recent interview with BBC Hausa, the actor stated that just 35 percent of Nigerian films now adhere to the intended level of quality, although the target should be […]

Celine Dion spotted at the 66th Grammy Awards after recovery from stiff-person syndrome

February 6, 2024 Joshua Samuel

Famous Canadian musician Céline Dion made her first public appearance at the 2024 Grammy Awards ceremony despite her battle with a neurological disorder. The 55-year-old songstress made her appearance at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards to present Album of the Year, an honor she had given to Taylor Swift 27 […]

Rema becomes the first Nigerian singer to bag Chinese award

February 6, 2024 Joshua Samuel

Divine Ikubor, better known as Rema, is a well-known singer from Nigeria who created history by being the first African musician to win a Chinese music award. The singer accomplished this after winning Best Collaboration of the Year at the 2024 Hito Music Award in the Republic of China with […]

Grammy used Davido and other Nigerian singers for PR

February 5, 2024 Joshua Samuel

Adesope Olajide, or Shopsydoo, is a British-Nigerian media figure who has accused the Grammy organizers of utilizing Nigerian artists for promotional purposes. The Nigerian group that included Burna Boy, Davido, Ayra Starr, Asake, and Olamide was unsuccessful in any of the categories in which they were nominated at the 66th […]

Full list of the 2024 Grammy Awards

February 5, 2024 Joshua Samuel

The Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, California, hosted the Grammy Awards for this year on Sunday. Sadly, no Nigerian artist received a win announcement at the 66th annual awards ceremony. All ten of the nominees—Ahmed Ololade, nicknamed Asake; David Adeleke, or Davido; Damini Ogulu, aka Burna Boy; Olamide Adedeji, aka […]