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Group Urges Kogi to Scale Up Investment in Agriculture to Reduce Insecurity

From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja Kogi Budget Committee Group (BCG) has called on the state government to scale up its public investments in Agriculture as a strategic approach to increase food production, reduce hunger, poverty and…

WAEC increases WASSC exam fees to N18,000

Comic Actor, Baba Suwe is dead

WAEC releases 2021 WASSCE results

Air Traffic Controller slumps and dies on duty at Murtala Muhammed Airport

Ganduje loses grip of Kano APC as Court sacks loyal exco Loyal

By Our Reporter A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court presided over by Justice Hamza Muazu, has sacked the executive committee of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State loyal to Governor Abdullahi Ganduje. Delivering the…

INEC Chairman tasks online publishers on Electoral Reporting, decries fake news

INEC, Civil Society Ask Buhari To Sign Electoral Amendment Act Bill  

Aisha Buhari Elected President Of African First Ladies Peace Mission

APC fixes National Convention February 2022

#SaveFeranmiAlade: Call for urgent help to save the life of Feranmi Aladegbonmire

By Our Reporter The parents of 16 year old Oluwaferanmi David Aladegbonmire have sent a save our soul (SOS) appeal to good hearted citizens to help save the life of their son who was diagnosed…

Netflix invites Nigerians to scriptwriting programme

Clem Ohameze To Undergo Surgery, Calls For Thoughts And Prayers

How Billionaire had sex with 5000 women and kept spreadsheet of them

World Toilet Day: Nigerian has made little progress against open defecation

Mourinho Gifts AS Roma Player Felix A N600k Balenciaga shoes

AS Roma Coach, Jose Mourinho Fufils His Promise To 18 Years Old AS Roma Player Felix Afena-Gyan By Gifting Him €800 (₦600,000) Balenciaga Shoe. After Scoring Twice And Winning The Match vs Genoa. @FabrizioRomano José…

Serbian Mladen Krstajic Lined Up To Replace Rohr

Osimhen Rushed To Hospital With Face Injury After Inter Defeat

Carrick To Take Charge As Man United’s Interim Manager

Five Potential Candidates To Replace Solskjaer

Woman Arrested For Supplying Arms, Ammunition To Bandits In Zamfara

A 30-year-old woman has been arrested for supplying arms and ammunition to bandits in Zamfara State. Parading the woman in Gusau on Friday, the Commissioner of Police in the state, Ayuba N. Elkana said the…

Mob kills Keke driver, mistaken for a thief

My wife is adulterous – Policeman seeks divorce over alleged infidelity

Troops eliminate over 90 Boko Haram, ISWAP terrorists in two weeks – DHQ

KAFUI GALE-ZOYIKU KNOCKS ON HEAVEN’S DOOR

Azuka Jebose Kafui Gale-Zoyiku was one of the most brilliant Journalists from Ghana that anchored their heartland in Nigeria in the early 1980s. I met Kafui at the Punch newspapers along with other brilliant and…

Understanding Ebun Adeboruwa’s self-adulation, inconsistencies on Lagos panel’s illogical verdict

PSquare: Life in Solo-Land Joey Akan This is bucket list stuff. Once upon a time, I went to bed, wrapped in the arms of music from Psquare, the twin duo who made young kids believe that the stars can look like us. People who, in their prime, represented the pinnacle of African creativity and cultural impact. Electrifying twins who sang their way into our lives, who danced their paths through our formative years and deep into our adulthood. Peter and Paul Okoye aren’t solely legends. They are a part of Africa’s cultural real estate. They are shoo-ins to every African music hall of fame. Their works decorate every classic list, topping the crop in craftsmanship or showmanship. Writing and securing these interviews is for a purpose. Mr P and Rudeboy—as they are known these days—are interwoven into our music history. Without contributions from these masters of art, Nigerian pop music cannot be curated. And even when they were far apart in love and business, the rapid growth of their individual careers is an indication of how strong their contribution has been.  Since their split in 2016 over the role of their manager, the twins have gone ahead to find their feet and, dare I say, to thrive in their rights. Peter Okoye—angered by doubts over his talent and musical craftsmanship—had sulked into his corner with a chip on his shoulder. Determined to prove the world wrong, he’s gone ahead to become Mr P. For his part, Paul Okoye has handled the entire split with the grace of a man who is assured of his place and status. Generally credited as the creative hub for the defunct group, he’s transferred that confidence into his solo career, offering hits with each release. Born in Anambra state, Peter and Paul Okoye first struck out as part of an a cappella quartet, MMMP, before finding their feet as dancers under the group Smooth Criminals. After winning hearts and minds in Jos, The Okoyes struck out as a group in 1999, beginning a journey that has spawned six studio albums, a compilation project, and a lifetime of hits. A generation of revelers grew up to Psquare’s creativity as they consistently soundtracked the African pop circuits. For awards, their shelves have overflowed for over a decade. From the Headies to the MTV Africa Music Awards to KORA, a list of trophies stands beside their name. Simply put, they were the greatest duo to ever grace African music.  Despite their longevity, their breakup was poorly received. There’s a lingering feeling of loss within the music community with the absence of Psquare music. Theirs is a story that transcends art. Something about twin brothers winning together. Something about family being enough. No one asked for a solo career. We loved our duo as a unit. And when reality struck, the tears of music enthusiasts flowed. People made videos bawling their hearts out over the brothers’ decision to suspend the group. It’s crazy, right? Fandom can be a silly thing. Empty, perhaps. But it makes the wait between now and our deaths more fun. Psquare as a unit once filled that void and made our waking moments joyful. And while there will always be that feeling of what could have been, fans still keep tabs.  In 2021, Peter and Paul Okoye have both released albums. Mr P wore his brand as a title, naming his 16-track pop album The Prodigal. Rudeboy commodified money, family and love into an LP titled Rudykillus. Today on their 40th birthday, there’s talk about a comeback. That means new music, new videos, a heavy shot of nostalgia, and hope. As a buildup to their debut solo releases, I talk to the brothers, individually, seeking insights into their new reality. What does it mean to strike out again after you reach the top? How has uncoupling from brotherhood and shared creativity influenced their lives and art? And most importantly, will Psquare give us another run?

Report of Federal Ministry of Justice’s Kangaroo Trial to Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo

Ndigbo And The Politics of Identity