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Marwa: Amendment of NDLEA Act Would Position Anti-Narcotics Agency to Tackle Drug Scourge

<p>"We're looking forward to some positive developments that will lend impetus to the attainment of our set objectives." </p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.arise.tv/marwa-amendment-of-ndlea-act-would-position-anti-narcotics-agency-to-tackle-drug-scourge/">Marwa: Amendment of NDLEA Act Would Position Anti-Narcotics Agency to Tackle Drug Scourge</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.arise.tv">Arise News</a>.</p>

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NAF Strikes 2 Terrorist Enclaves In Katsina, Zamfara

<p><img width="1000" height="600" src="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/NAF-Helicopter-1.jpg-1000x600.webp" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Military Eliminates Nigerian ISWAP Leader, Ba’a Shuwa" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/NAF-Helicopter-1.jpg-1000x600.webp 1000w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/NAF-Helicopter-1.jpg-590x354.webp 590w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/NAF-Helicopter-1.jpg-400x240.webp 400w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p> <h2>The air component of Operation Hadarin Daji has carried out airstrikes on the enclaves of two terrorists in two different attacks in Katsina and Zamfara, according to the Nigerian Air Force (<a href="https://naijanews.com/topic/naf/">NAF</a>).</h2> <p><strong>Naija News</strong> reports that the initial attack on terrorist leader Maudi Maudi, located in Katsina State's Safana Local Government Area south of Tsaskiya, was carried out on Tuesday.</p> <p>According to DailyPost, the NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, AVM Edward Gabkwet, stated on Thursday that it was unclear whether Maudi Maudi was killed, but several of his gang members were destroyed.</p> <p>According to him, a post-strike battle damage assessment showed that the targeted area was completely destroyed by fire and that the few survivors were seen escaping to safety.</p> <p><em>“Though several terrorists were eliminated, it remains unconfirmed if Maudi Maudi was among those neutralized,”</em> he said.</p> <p>He detailed that on Wednesday, a similar operation was conducted against the master terrorist Na-Shama of Ussu village in Nasarawar Mailayi District, Birnin Magaji Local Government Area, Zamfara.</p> <p>He said that trustworthy human intelligence verified the elimination of Na-Shama's camp and logistics, as well as the neutralization of numerous of his allies.</p> <p>Gabkwet added that the precision airstrikes have been protecting civilian lives and destroying terrorists' bases and logistics, even though it is yet unclear if Na-Shama is one of the victims.</p> <p><em>“This proactive approach aligns with the mission objectives of Operation Hadarin Daji, which majorly focuses on securing the Northwestern region of Nigeria from the menace of terrorism, kidnapping and banditry,”</em> Gabkwet said.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2024/03/07/naf-strikes-2-terrorist-enclaves-in-katsina-zamfara/">NAF Strikes 2 Terrorist Enclaves In Katsina, Zamfara</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.naijanews.com">Naija News</a>.</p>

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How Afrobeat Singers ‘Stole’ From Fuji Musicians – Remi Aluko

<p><img width="473" height="298" src="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/2-51.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="How Afrobeat Singers 'Stole' From Fuji Musicians - Remi Aluko" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/2-51.jpg 473w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/2-51-300x189.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 473px) 100vw, 473px" /></p> <h2>Nigerian fuji singer, <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/topic/remi-aluko/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Remi Aluko</a>, has alleged that Afrobeats singers stole a lot of content from Fuji music.</h2> <p>Aluko, in a chat with Echo Room, said Afrobeats singers adopted a lot of things including sounds from Fuji music, particularly in their use of choruses and they also know it.</p> <p>He said: <em>“They stole from Fuji music, they know that. Afro people know. They stole a lot of things. Part of the chorus is from the Fuji.”</em></p> <p>Asked during the interview to identify any Afrobeats artist who he believes ‘stole’ from Fuji music, Aluko named <strong><a href="https://www.naijanews.com/topic/burna-boy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Burna Boy</a></strong>, adding that the Afrobeats star has a unique style of presentation.</p> <p>He added:<em> “Burna Boy because if you go and check Burna Boy on the stage now, his stage performance is totally unique.”</em></p> <h2 class="mvp-post-title left entry-title">Wizkid Changed Nigerian Music Industry – Fuji Singer, Remi Aluko</h2> <p>Nigerian fuji musician, Remi Aluko, has claimed that award-winning singer, Ayo Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, changed the Nigerian music industry in terms of the music economy and boosted replay value.</p> <p><strong>Naija News</strong> reports that Aluko <strong><a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2024/03/07/how-wizkid-changed-nigerian-music-industry-fuji-singer-remi-aluko/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">made this known</a></strong> in a recent podcast interview with Echo Room.</p> <p>According to the fuji star, Nigerian songs were usually lengthy before the ‘Essence’ crooner ventured into the music industry and changed the norm by releasing shorter songs.</p> <p>Remi Aluko said other artistes followed suit when they saw that Wizkid’s recording method bloated song replay value.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2024/03/07/how-afrobeat-singers-stole-from-fuji-musicians-remi-aluko/">How Afrobeat Singers ‘Stole’ From Fuji Musicians – Remi Aluko</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.naijanews.com">Naija News</a>.</p>

mingooland · · 2 min read
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