The Fuji music community is mourning the loss of its oldest active practitioner, Alhaji Love Azeez Oladeji, who has passed away at 81.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• The veteran musician died at his home in Lagos State on Wednesday following a short illness.

• Adekunle Abiodun, the General Secretary of the Fuji Musicians Association of Nigeria, confirmed the news and shared his condolences on Facebook.

• Referring to him as “Baba wa,” Abiodun honored Oladeji’s status as a respected elder within the industry.

Legacy and Final Rites

• As one of the pioneers of Fuji music, Oladeji’s death signifies the conclusion of a significant chapter for traditional Yoruba music and the wider Fuji industry.

• The musician was laid to rest on Thursday, June 18, in accordance with Islamic tradition.

• The funeral was attended by his family, associates, and representatives from the Fuji music community.

• His passing is the latest in a series of notable losses within the Nigerian entertainment sector over the past few months.

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has called on Nigerian journalists to stop featuring reports on terrorism and banditry on their front pages. Addressing a National Security Summit organized by the Nigeria Union of Journalists in Abuja, the Minister argued that responsible journalism requires prioritizing nation-building over the potential glorification of criminal acts.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Strategic Reporting: Minister Idris emphasized that the most effective editors are those who understand the importance of what not to report for the sake of the country’s stability.

• Limiting Exposure for Criminals: He urged the media to deny terrorists and criminals the “free” publicity they crave by moving these stories away from front-page headlines.

• Shifting the Focus: The Minister expressed concern that security agencies’ achievements are often underplayed while criminal activities are amplified, and he encouraged the media to instead celebrate the sacrifices of military personnel.

• The Media’s Stake: He reminded attendees that a peaceful and secure Nigeria is necessary for any media organization to exist and function.

Government Actions and Support

• Combatting Insecurity: The Federal Government is utilizing both kinetic military operations and non-kinetic approaches—which address the root causes of insecurity—to tackle the nation’s security challenges.

• Educational Support: Highlighting recent progress, the Minister reported that over 1.3 million students have utilized the National Education Loan Fund to access higher education.

• Welfare for Journalists: The government is reportedly working on initiatives to provide better welfare packages for media workers to improve their economic well-being and morale.

The Ekiti State chapter of the Accord Party (A) has formally refuted allegations that its gubernatorial candidate, Opeyemi Falegan, has withdrawn from Saturday’s election to support the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Wole Oluyede.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Party Denies Withdrawal

• The Accord Party’s state chairman, Adeniji Philip, characterized reports of Falegan’s withdrawal as entirely false and urged the public to ignore them.

• Philip emphasized that Falegan is still actively in the race and fully prepared to participate in the upcoming election.

• This statement served to counter a viral Facebook video posted by Isaac Fayose, the younger brother of former Governor Ayodele Fayose, which claimed that Falegan had stepped down.

PDP Campaign Clarification

• While the Oluyede Campaign Organisation confirmed receiving support from certain Accord Party leaders, they clarified that Falegan himself has not issued a formal endorsement of the PDP candidate.

• Campaign spokesperson Idowu Adelusi noted that Accord’s deputy governorship candidate, Bayo Omoniyi, and other party officials have officially declared their support for Oluyede at his residence in Ikere-Ekiti.

• The PDP campaign expressed optimism that this support, along with endorsements from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), the National Democratic Congress (NDC), and the Young Progressives Party (YPP), significantly bolsters their prospects for victory in the election.