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The Nigerian Police have arrested pastors, Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, and his brother, Prince Emmanuel Kanu, and many other persons over the ongoing #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest in Abuja this morning. Confirming the development, human rights activist and convener of the Take It Back movement, Omoyele Sowore, demanded their immediate release by the Nigerian police authorities, according to a report in SaharaReporters today. Among the demonstrators were pastors and members of civil society organisations who were chanting solidarity songs before security agents moved in, firing multiple rounds of tear gas to disperse them. "The PoliceNG team deployed to brutalize #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protesters…

*Not By Music Alone *Invested In Uber, Others Shawn Carter, better known as Jay-Z and the husband of Beyoncé, not only climbed to the top of his professional career but also managed to amass an extraordinary fortune, becoming the richest musician in the world. Below are the details of his empire and how he built it. The Making Of Jay-Z’s Fortune According to Forbes, Jay-Z’s wealth has reached an estimated $2.5 billion, the result of years of strategic decisions and savvy business ventures in addition to his musical success. His journey led him to become hip-hop’s first billionaire in 2019…

Singer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, is now the best-selling female African artiste. Tems, who launched her music career in 2018, has now surpassed industry veterans like Angelique Kidjo, Tiwa Savage, and Yemi Alade to become the most commercially successful African female artist, going by charts’ data, according to a report in today's edition of Ghana Graphic Online. From available data, the Grammy-winning singer has sold over 25 million units worldwide. Some of her certifications include ‘Essence’ 5x Platinum in USA (5 million units), ‘Wait For U’ 3x Platinum in USA (3 million units), ‘Free Mind’ 2x Platinum in…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan The late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, was to address a world press conference in his palace, Oke Aremo, Ibadan, at about 2:00 p.m today before he died. Recall that the traditional ruler had marked his 90th birthday on Saturday, July 5, with visits to homes of the needy, including Adeoyo Hospital and Oluyole Cheshire Home. All through the philanthropic visits, the monarch was represented by one of his sons, Prince Sunmbo Owolabi Olakulehin. The planned press conference was to mark his first coronation anniversary. He, however, reportedly died in his sleep in the early…