According to Nivo News, award-winning singer Tiwa Savage has opened up about the persistent sexual harassment female artistes face in the Nigerian music industry, stating that many industry gatekeepers still demand sexual favours in exchange for professional opportunities.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Speaking during a session at Entertainment Week Africa, Savage recounted several troubling encounters that exposed the depth of exploitation women in the industry are often subjected to. She revealed that she had, on numerous occasions, been pressured to “personally visit” influential male executives before being considered for shows.

Savage explained that these demands were presented as compulsory requirements, making it clear that access to platforms was tied more to compliance than to artistic merit. She also shared a painful experience in which she lost a lucrative endorsement after refusing a sexual proposition from a top stakeholder in a company.

The music star disclosed that she was denied the deal because she refused to travel to Dubai with one of the company’s owners, a moment she described as a stark reminder that some industry players valued her physical appearance more than her craft.

Savage noted that the experience became a defining moment in her career, forcing her to confront how female performers are often objectified rather than appreciated for their talent. She admitted that although her public image was part of her brand strategy, some executives viewed it as an invitation to exploit her.

She added that the situation was deeply hurtful, stressing that the fixation on her body overshadowed the artistic abilities she worked hard to showcase.

According to Nivo News, the Executive Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ward 4, Sagamu Local Government Area of Ogun State, has declared that the suspension of Senator Gbenga Daniel, representing Ogun East, remains firmly in place. The ward leaders reaffirmed their stance in a statement jointly issued by Chairman Adebayo Ismail and Secretary Durojaiye Oluwole on Wednesday.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The ward executives faulted a press statement released by the APC National Secretariat on November 17, arguing that the National Working Committee (NWC) does not possess the constitutional authority to overturn disciplinary actions initiated by subordinate party structures. They insisted that the APC Constitution clearly limits the NWC’s power in such matters.

The ward maintained that the suspension followed allegations of anti-party conduct levelled against Daniel, adding that the matter was duly forwarded to the State Executive Committee as required by party procedure. It was also revealed that the senator failed to honour repeated invitations to defend himself before the ward’s leadership.

The statement stressed that all actions taken were in strict adherence to the APC Constitution, dismissing claims by the APC National Secretary, Senator Surajudeen Bashiru, that disciplinary measures must originate from higher party organs. The ward argued that the Constitution explicitly empowers any relevant executive committee—whether at the ward, local government, state, zonal, or national level—to initiate disciplinary proceedings, depending on the nature of the allegations.

They further explained that although Article 21(5)(vii) grants the NWC the power to suspend members, this provision does not invalidate the authority of other executive councils to discipline party members. The ward added that the Constitution does not subject their decisions to NWC review but only to the appeal process outlined in Article 21.4.

The ward described the NWC directive to nullify Daniel’s suspension as unconstitutional and without basis. While acknowledging that Daniel has not been expelled, they emphasized that his suspension remains unchallenged and continues to strip him temporarily of his rights and privileges within the party.

According to the ward executives, the senator’s suspension stems from alleged acts of defiance during the last general elections, including conduct deemed harmful to the party’s interests and attempts to obstruct proceedings at the Election Petitions Tribunal. They asserted that these allegations remain uncontested.

Reaffirming their position, the Ward 4 leadership stated that Senator Otunba Gbenga Daniel’s suspension stands and remains fully effective.

The Senator representing Kebbi South, Garba Maidoki, has expressed confidence that the schoolgirls abducted from Government Girls’ Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, will soon be rescued, saying security operatives are closing in on the kidnappers. Maidoki made the disclosure during an interview on Wednesday, noting that preliminary intelligence suggests the girls are still within the Kebbi South Senatorial District. According to Nivo News, the lawmaker stated that security teams have a clear lead on the group responsible, adding that he is hopeful the victims will be reunited with their families within the next one or two days.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The attack, which occurred on Monday, also resulted in the death of the school’s vice principal, who was reportedly shot while attempting to prevent the gunmen from taking the students. Following the incident, the Federal Government ordered a coordinated security operation to fast-track the rescue of the abducted girls.

Vice President Kashim Shettima, acting on President Bola Tinubu’s directive, visited Kebbi State on Wednesday to condole with the affected community and review ongoing rescue efforts. His aircraft touched down at the Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport in Birnin Kebbi, accompanied by APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda and other senior government officials. Shettima described the abduction as a tragic and unacceptable event, assuring that the government would deploy every available national resource to secure the students’ release. He also praised security agencies for their swift response and reiterated that recovering the abducted girls remains one of President Tinubu’s highest priorities.

International concern has continued to rise over the mass abduction, with UNICEF among the organisations demanding the immediate and safe return of the students. The situation has also prompted President Tinubu to postpone his planned foreign trips to South Africa and Angola as the government intensifies its rescue operations.