Busta Rhymes has high praise for Roc Marciano upon the release of Roc’s newest album, Marciology. In an Instagram post on Thursday (April 4), Busta dubbed his colleague the “father” of a sound he said many have copied and reflected on the New York native’s decades-long career, which began in the late 1990s with his role in Busta’s Flipmode Squad. “THE FATHER OF THIS SOUND THAT GAVE BIRTH TO SO MANY OF YOU IS BACK!!!” he began. “JUST A FRIENDLY REMINDER @rocmarci WAS GETTING PLATINUM PLAQUES WITH ME SINCE 1999 WHEN HE COLLABORATED WITH MYSELF, @raekwon @realghostfacekillah PROD. BY @xplargepro CALLED #THEHEIST ON THE…
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France will aim to renew ties with Africa and build “balanced partnerships” that are beneficial to the continent, the country’s top diplomat Stephane Sejourne said Saturday. Relations have spiralled downwards between France and some former African colonies as the continent becomes a renewed diplomatic battleground, with Russian and Chinese influence growing. Appointed in January, Sejourne began his first visit to Africa on Saturday in Kenya and will later head to Rwanda before making a final stop in Ivory Coast. “France’s vocation will be to renew and build balanced, mutually respectful partnerships with African countries, for the benefit of all countries,” he…
Mary J. Blige‘s 1992 classic “Real Love” is at the center of a lawsuit that’s been filed against Universal Music Group (UMG). According to Billboard, Tuff City Records filed a complaint on Thursday (April 4), accusing UMG’s publishing division of copyright infringement for allegedly using an unlicensed sample from 1973 funk song “Impeach the President” by the Honey Drippers on the MJB track. The song, with its iconic drum break, has been sampled hundred of times by countless Hip Hop artists including 2Pac, Biggie, Run-DMC, Dr. Dre and more. Most recently it was sampled by Doja Cat on “Can’t Wait” off her 2023 album, Scarlet. In the complaint, Tuff…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has promised to conduct a free, fair and transparent primary election to choose its candidate for the Nov. 11 governorship election in the state. The party’s Deputy National Organising Secretary, Mr Nze Duru, gave the assurance on Saturday in Abuja as the party drew the curtain on the submission of Expression of Interest and Nomination forms by aspirants. “We assure aspirants that the party is interested and desirous of conducting a free, fair transparent primary election in Ondo State,’’ he said. The primary election is scheduled to hold on April 20 to select a standard…
An “alliance of authoritarian powers” is working more closely together against western democracies, the head of Nato has warned. Jens Stoltenberg told me that Russia, Iran, China and North Korea are increasingly aligned. He also said he was confident Nato allies would agree a long-term funding deal for Ukraine by July. But he suggested Ukraine might have to decide on some “kind of compromises”. Mr Stoltenberg was speaking to Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg, in an interview to be broadcast on Sunday morning. On the Middle East conflict, he said it was “very important” that the US and other Nato countries conveyed “a…
Wema Bank has announced its full Year 2023 Audited financial statement, recording profit before tax growth of 196 per cent from ₦14.75bn to N43.59 billion. The bank also proposed a dividend per share of 50kobo; up from 30 kobo in 2022 and deposit growth of 60 per cent to ₦1,860.57bn from ₦1,165.93bn reported in FY 2022. “Return on Equity (ROAE) of 39.28%, NPL of 4.31% and N40billion 1st tranche of Capital raise awaiting final regulatory approvals,” a statement from the bank said. Commenting on the results, the MD/CEO, Mr. Moruf Oseni said, “2023 showcased a revitalised Wema Bank as evidenced…
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, on Wednesday, approved a sharp increase in electricity tariffs for customers classified under Band A. Customers in this category will now be charged N225 per kilowatt-hour (KW/h). It is a significant rise from the previous rate of N66 electricity tariff. This was revealed by Musliu Oseni, the Vice Chairman of NERC. You can read the full list of Band A electricity tariff areas across the country HERE. Below are the 45 areas that fall within the Band A under Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company, IKEDC: 1. 11-IjuINJ-T2-Water Works Abule Egba WATER WORKS COMPOUND IJU 2. 11-IjuINJ-T1-Galilee Abule…
It is considered a rough and tough battle for many Americans as they strive to live a healthier life daily and even stay in shape. Like many other couples, this one couple dealt with obesity, but they decided to write a different story about their life. Lexi and Danny Reed struggled with obesity, but they made the ultimate decision to alter their lives and actually kept it right through. They started the journey to alter their lives for the best and get the healthiest they knew how to. When you see the results of their mission…it will certainly inspire you!…
Some donors declined to attend the March fundraiser − which was headlined at Radio City Music Hall by Barack Obama and Bill Clinton− in protest of Biden’s policy on Israel’s war in Gaza. WASHINGTON − President Joe Biden’s reelection team touted the success of their celebrity-filled fundraiser in New York City last week to the tune of $26 million. But some former donors who served on his finance committee told USA TODAY they are withholding their dollars. Two prominent donors said they skipped the March 28 fundraiser held at Radio City Music Hall − which was headlined by former Presidents Barack Obama and…
Shanahan, a lawyer and entrepreneur from California, has not held a public event since the big rollout putting her on Kennedy’s ticket in mid-March. Nicole Shanahan leapt into the political spotlight in California two weeks ago, when Robert F. Kennedy Jr. named her as the vice presidential nominee for his independent ticket. But the Bay Area lawyer and entrepreneur has been out of the public eye once again since she left the stage on March 19. Though she has posted several times on social media, Shanahan has not participated in any of Kennedy’s public events or media appearances since her…
Israel on Friday denounced a resolution passed by the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) calling for Israel to be held accountable for possible war crimes in the Gaza Strip. The 47-member UN rights body on Friday also urged a halt to weapons sales to Israel for violations of human rights. Meirav Eilon Shahar, Permanent Representative of Israel to the UN in Geneva, accused the UNHRC of having “long abandoned the Israeli people and defended Hamas,” according to a statement from the Israeli Foreign Ministry. “The decisions made today are a stain on the Human Rights Council and the UN…
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, on Friday, said he inherited N192.2bn debt from his predecessor, Okezie Ikpeazu. He said Ikpeazu, on his part, inherited N34.5bn from his predecessor. Otti disclosed this during an interaction with journalists. He said, however, that some of the debts have been paid off as they are with high-interest rates, adding, “It is tough, but we have to do it. We manage our expenses well and are able to live.” Otti also expressed his happiness that at the state did not feature in the list of debtor states recently released by the Debt Management Office. He…
Leader of Agojeju-Odo community in Kogi, Chief Elias Atabor, has urged the Federal Government to establish a military base in Omala Local Government Area to checkmate bandits’ incessant attacks on the people. Atabor made the plea in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lokoja on Friday. “We are so worried that the death toll keeps rising by the hour.” he said. The community leader made the call when it was discovered that the death toll of Thursday’s attack on the Kogi community attack rose from 19 to 25. The figure included four children, while several persons were…
The United States and China have agreed to hold “intensive exchanges on balanced growth”, the US Treasury Department said in a statement, after two days of talks between Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and her Chinese counterpart He Lifeng in Guangzhou. The planned talks mark the latest step forward in joint efforts to stabilise rocky ties between the world’s two leading economies since a meeting between presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping last November. “These exchanges will facilitate a discussion around macroeconomic imbalances, including their connection to overcapacity, and I intend to use this opportunity to advocate for a level playing field for American workers…
Chairman/CEO, Nigerians In Diaspora Commission,(NIDCOM), Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has applauded the efforts of the Association of Nigerian Physicians in the Americas (ANPA) for their continued commitment to providing free medical services to Nigerians across the states. Dabiri-Erewa stated this when she received Executive members of the Association led by their President Dr Chinyere Anyaogu at the NIDCOM Lagos Office. A statement signed by Gabriel Odu, Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit, NIDCOM, said Hon Dabiri-Erewa informed the delegation of the intention of Preident Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to engage with Nigerian doctors in the Diaspora more strategically, adding that she…
This week in travel news: Europe’s highest pedestrian suspension bridge, a groundbreaking “blended wing” plane, North America’s solar eclipse and the world’s best airports to arrive at hungry. Airport dining There’s no more captive consumer than a traveler caught between airport security and the departure gate, which is why Food & Wine’s 2024 roundup of the world’s best airports for food and drink got our mouths watering. It’s no surprise that Singapore’s renowned Changi Airport has been declared No. 1. As well as boasting the world’s tallest indoor waterfall, it has more than 200 food vendors from which to choose, as well as a hawker…
Oba Kayode Adenekan Afolabi,the Alapomu of Apomu will be celebrating second coronation anniversary on February 24, at the Palace Hall, Apomu. In a press statement signed by Engr Abbas Soliu, President, Apomu Descendants Union (ADU), programmes have been designed to mark the occasion. He said some of the activities include a “colloquium on Apomu in Yoruba History, meant to explore the critical roles Apomu played as an economic hub in the old Yorubaland, a documentary to chronicle the development of Apomu, book presentation and fund-raising for the completion of the ultramodern Palace “ Abbas also talked about the contributions of…
Defending Tour de France champion Jonas Vingegaard is in hospital after suffering a horror crash during stage four of the Tour of the Basque Country on Thursday. His cycling team, Team Visma, said that Vingegaard suffered a broken collarbone, several broken ribs, a pulmonary contusion and pneumothorax, or collapsed lung. “He is stable and had a good night,” the team added. “He remains in hospital.” Vingegaard’s injury puts his Tour de France title defense in jeopardy, with the race starting earlier this year on June 29 due to the Paris Olympics. The crash took place around 40 kilometers from the end of…
Jacques Blaauw decided to take a more aggressive approach to his putting and the result is a chance to claim his first Sunshine Tour title since 2016 when the final round of the Limpopo Championship tees off at the Euphoria Golf and Lifestyle Estate on Sunday. Blaauw produced a composed third round of 67 underpinned by some impressive putting to lead the field on 17 under par. He is one stroke clear of Deon Germishuys, who signed for a third round of 68. Dylan Naidoo produced the low round of the day – a 64 that carried him into third…
Mexico is breaking diplomatic ties with Ecuador after police raided its embassy in Quito to arrest former Ecuadorian Vice President Jorge Glas. Confirming the move in a statement to CNNE, a foreign ministry spokesperson said that all Mexican diplomatic staff would leave Ecuador immediately Ecuadorian police stormed the Mexican embassy in Ecuador’s capital Quito on Friday night to arrest the former vice president, who is seeking asylum there, an escalation of tensions that Mexico decried as “an outrage against international law.” Video from the scene showed police officers massing around the embassy, some armed. Embassies are generally considered as protected spaces…