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Update: Kyari Bags “The Sun Man of The Year” Award

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…Says NNPC Will Remain Transparent, Accountable to Nigerians
 
In yet another recognition of his efforts since becoming the GMD/CEO of the NNPC, Mallam Mele Kyari has been honoured with the “The Sun Man of The Year Award”, the biggest recognition by The Sun Publishing Comapany Ltd, publishers of The Sun Newspaper titles.
 
Kyari received the award in a ceremony attended by eminent Nigerians at the Eko Hotel & Suites, Lagos on Saturday. They include the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Ambassador Babagana Kingibe; Kano State Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu; Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki; Former Abia State Governor Orji Uzor Kalu; captains of industries and seasoned public servants.
 
Speaking on the award, the Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief of The Sun Publishing Newspapers Ltd, Mr. Onuoha Ukeh said Mr. Mele Kyari was honoured for his doggedness and resilience in the way he managed the operations of the NNPC during the COVID-19 pandemic last year, which saw the economies of many countries across the word struggling for survival.
 
Explaining further, Ukeh said: “Take Mele Kyari and dissect. In addition to the record breaking N287bn profits posted for 2020, the best since inception 44 years, the NNPC which he heads published the Audited Financial Statements (AFS). It was trailblazing and a whiff of good fortune in a beleaguered entity and time.”
 
In his response, the GMD/CEO NNPC stated that the NNPC remains ever committed to conducting its operations with transparency and accountability.
 
He attributed the successes recorded by the Management Team of the NNPC to the freehand and support accorded him by Mr. President who has never interfered in the affairs of the NNPC.
 
“What we have done in recent years is to ensure that we take out all the opaqueness in NNPC. We also ensured that we represent Nigerians and work for them,” the GMD/CEO added.
 
While thanking the publishers of the newspaper for finding him worthy of the award, Kyari described the honour as a huge responsibility and a privilege which will spur him to do more for the benefit of the over 200 million Nigerians.
 
Mallam Kyari was accompanied to the event by some members of his Management Team namely; the Group Executive Director (GED) Finance & Accounts, Mr. Umar Ajiya; GED Upstream, Engr. Adokiye Tombomieye; GED Gas & Power, Mr. Mohammed Ahmed; GED Ventures & Business Development, Sir Billy Okoye; Group General Manager, National Petroleum Investment Management Services (NAPIMS), Mr. Bala Wunti; MD, Nigerian Petroleum Development Company (NPDC), Mohammed Ali-Zara and MD, Integrated Data Services Ltd (IDSL), Mr. Marcel Amu.

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Grammy Awards : Tinubu congratulates Nigerian music sensation Temilade, says Onanuga

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President Bola Tinubu congratulates Nigerian music sensation Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, on winning the Best African Music Performance award at the 67th annual Grammy Awards held in Los Angeles on Sunday night.

On behalf of the entire nation, President Bola Tinubu commends the singer for her unique artistry, which has brought pride to Nigeria on the global stage for the second time.

The President celebrates the rise of a new generation of young and multi-talented Nigerian musical artists who have propelled Afrobeats to internationalprominence, projecting the country’s reputation as a powerhouse of musical innovation, creativity and cultural influence.

“From Africa to Antarctica, Asia to Australia, Europe to the Americas, the Nigerian music industry, particularly,
Afrobeats has become a source of national pride, promoting a sense of identity and self-expression while uniting people across borders, “he says.

President Bola Tinubu congratulates other Nigerian artists nominated for this year’s Grammy Award: Yemi Alade, Asake, Wizkid, Lojay, Davido, and Burna Boy.
He thanks these patriots for putting Nigeria on the global map of great achievers in the music industry and for showcasing the country’s creative excellence.

“You are all inspiration and role models to many young people. The nation remains deeply grateful for your contributions to music, job creation, and tourism promotion. I wish you all continued success in your musical careers.”

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Ashny Set for Valentine Special and new Album ‘ Femme Fatale’

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Ashny, Nigeria’s sensational Queen of Pop music, has had tremendous success since her debut album ‘Ashny Ain’t Playing’ was released in October 2023, and has constantly pushed out numerous hit tunes and videos to the delight of her fans and followers.

She has had the privilege and opportunity to perform at the Alibaba January 1st concerts (2024&2025), Felabration anniversary concerts at the freedom park (2023&2024), Laffmattazz with Gbenga Adeyinka, Night Of Queens, Muludun Night with Koffi Tha Guru, CIG industry Nights and Goge Africa concert, amongst many other great events.

Charged up to deliver as always she has released several videos for songs like ‘FE MI’, ‘Middle Of Something’, ‘Gbamigbo’, ‘Irawo’, ‘Volup’, ‘Ara’ etc

She just recently dropped a classic Christmas song that was the talk of town and premiered her movie ‘Birth Of A Nightingale’ (Which is built around music by Ashny and features her as the lead act alongside legendary Diva Yinka Davies, prolific music producer Puffy Tee, Georgewill Johnathan, Openteeth, Makati, Dynamic V and Comedy virtuoso Koffi Tha Guru, who wrote, produced and directed the movie)

Ashny is now set to give fans and well wishers a thrilling encounter at the second edition of ‘An Ashny Valentine’ live at the Freedom park, Lagos.

This is a live performance engagement alongside with her Char Char band and will also have guest acts like Yinka Davies, Jafextra, Sossick, Pupa Tee, Mooh etc. Audiences get the chance to win merchandise and become members of the Ashtonian fan club.

She is also set to officially present her new album ‘Femme Fatale’ at the event on February 14.

The groovy and soul driven album was produced by famous producer Sossick, with added productions by Lowkeyz and Daeci.

For the first time Ashny features guest acts on songs like ‘If No Be You ft Ypick’, ‘In My Feelings ft Sossick and Pupa Tee’, and ‘He Belongs To Me ft Mooh’.

If No Be You and He Belongs To Me videos are out and available on YouTube @ashnyofficial

All songs are available on all music platforms and her website www.ashnymusic.net

An Ashny Valentine tickets will be available at the venue and designated sales points.

https://freedomparklagos.com/event/an-ashny-valentine/

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Mohbad’s Father, Aloba, Responds to Criticism Over Allegations of Using His Son’s Death to Promote His Music Career

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Joseph Aloba, father of the late artist Mohbad, has responded to criticism over claims that he is using his son’s death to promote his own music career.

In an interview with Silverbird TV, Aloba denied the allegations, explaining that music serves as a therapeutic way to cope with his grief.

Aloba, a gospel singer, revealed that he taught Mohbad how to sing and now finds comfort in performing his late son’s songs.

He clarified that he had been singing long before Mohbad’s death and plans to release another album soon.

Aloba said: “I taught Mohbad how to sing. I’m a gospel singer, and he was a hip-hop artist. After this thing happened, I see his songs as an easier way for me to mourn. I remember him through singing.

“I sing whenever I remember him, but people don’t see it that way. I did a record before his death, but it was not popular, but now people are focusing on me, and they know the kind of thing I’m doing. It is not that I started singing after his death. Very soon another album will be out.”

He noted that while Mohbad had made efforts to reconcile the family during his lifetime, tensions surfaced after his passing.

Recalling a family meeting organized by Mohbad’s attorney, Aloba revealed that tensions escalated when family members convened without waiting for him, as the family head, to arrive.

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