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Akinloye Tofowomo, a well-known musician and live-band leader in Nigeria, passed away at the age of 50.

The singer passed away on October 30, 2025, in Canada’s New Brunswick, according to his family. His death’s cause was unknown.

The Shuga Band, one of Nigeria’s most well-known live bands, was founded and led by Akiin Shuga.

The organization performed at significant state, corporate, and social events throughout the nation, earning widespread praise.

Femi Dare’s family released a statement expressing their profound sorrow and complete submission to God’s will in a statement.

Akiin Shuga was described as “a guardian of rhythm, culture, and the spirit of performance,” according to the statement.

He “redefined what it meant to lead a band with grace, mastery, and purpose,” according to the statement.

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The family requested privacy as they deal with the loss, saying they would like “quiet reflection and space to honor his life.”

In Nigeria’s live performance sector, Akiin Shuga founded the Shuga Band in 1998, setting a standard for professionalism and artistry.

He overcame his precariousness to become a symbol of resilience and inspiration despite having been diagnosed with polio at the age of five.

Additionally, he founded the Shuga Limb Foundation to assist those who have limb problems.

Since then, tributes have been pouring in from all corners of Nigeria’s entertainment industry, with many calling him a “pioneer, mentor, and custodian of live performance culture.”

The family said that the funeral and memorial services will be made public in due course.

If elected, John Nwosu, the governor of Anambra State, has pledged to give environmental management and infrastructure development priority.

Nwosu made the promise while campaigning in the Idemili North Local Government Area’s Ogidi headquarters.

Thousands of supporters gathered to hear his plans for the state, and the ADC campaign train roared along.

Ogidi residents urged the upcoming administration to address their issue, pleading for poor road networks and frequent flooding.

Nwosu assured the audience that his administration would give environmental management the care it deserves.

He stated that his administration would concentrate on long-term solutions to community maintenance of roads, drainage, and erosion.

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The ADC continues to build up its support base in the 21 local government areas with only four days until campaigns are over.

Meanwhile, Professor Joash Amupitan, SAN, the head of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has assured voters that the upcoming off-cycle governorship election in Anambra State will be peaceful and credible, citing extensive preparations and a shared commitment to non-violence.

During the ongoing signing of the Peace Accord, which was overseen by former head of state General Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd), Professor Amupitan reportedly assured the audience in a statement released by INEC on Monday.

The INEC Chairman praised the NPC for its “unwavering commitment to fostering peaceful elections in Nigeria,” noting that the inclusion of the Peace Accord initiative in off-cycle governorship elections has had a significant impact on reducing electoral tensions and violence in the nation.

On November 8, 2025, the Anambra Governorship Election is expected to draw 16 political parties and 2.8 million voters.

The only survivor of the Air India crash in June revealed how much of his suffering he has endured both mentally and physically since surviving the deadly accident in Ahmedabad.

In the interviews that were aired and published on Monday, Vishwash Kumar Ramesh claimed the months following the crash had been “very difficult” and that 241 passengers on the London-bound plane and 19 others were killed.

In what he has called “a miracle,” the British citizen who lives in Leicester, central England, lost his brother and survived the plane wreckage.

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The 39-year-old told Britain’s domestic Press Association that “God gave me life but took all of my happiness and from my family.”

“It completely destroyed my family,” my family says. “It’s very difficult for me and my family.”

He added that Ajay, his brother, “was my strength” and “my everything.”

On June 12, the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed into a medical college shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad, western India.

According to an initial report from India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), the jet’s engines were shut off moments before impact.

It did not draw any other conclusive conclusions or assign blame to the disaster.

The father of one of the pilots requested an independent investigation from India’s highest court last month, alleging that the official investigation had unfairly blamed the crew.

Ramesh was reluctant to discuss the crash in the interviews, which included a number of British broadcasters, saying it was still “very painful”.

“I constantly get flashbacks.” He told PA, “I just stay awake, I go to bed about three to four hours.

Since the tragedy, Ramesh has not been able to work or drive and has complained to the BBC that he has pain in his legs, shoulder, knee, and back.

He continued, “My wife helps me when I walk, not walking properly, slowly, slowly.”

Babajide Ogunsanwo, the founder and chief data analyst for CNNN and the founder of Leadership by Data, has provided insight into the growing diplomatic rift between Nigeria and the United States in response to President Donald Trump’s threats to use force against Christians who claim to have committed genocide.

Ogunsanwo noted that the US position is based on “evidence” that the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom, which has been monitoring Nigeria for a long time, reportedly collected.

He explained that Nigeria’s inclusion on the US list of “countries of particular concern” is consistent with what happened in 2020 under Trump and was later overturned by President Joe Biden.

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Ogunsanwo claims that Nigeria’s lessening of Washington’s “perception of value” has also loosened its influence in diplomatic negotiations.

The data analyst added that declining American investments between 2020 and 2024 suggest a cooling trend, revealing Washington’s “less interested” attitude.

Ogunsanwo believes a military operation is still unavoidable, noting that while Trump’s statement received more than 10 million views, US government officials have not yet confirmed any imminent action.

He advised the Nigerian government to provide verifiable information on terrorism and religious freedom in response to the US’s claims.

Trump threatened military action against Nigeria over the weekend for the killings of Christians. He previously directed the Pentagon to create a possible attack plan when he spoke on Sunday while speaking on Air Force One and said he was considering “a lot of things.”

Trump had earlier stated that if the violence continued, there would be “an existential threat” to Christianity in Nigeria and that U.S. action would be “fast, vicious, and sweet.”

Presidential spokesman Daniel Bwala, who reacted, said Nigeria still supports the United States in the fight against terrorism worldwide but that any support must respect its sovereignty.

Supo Ayokunle, the former head of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has urged President Bola Tinubu to contact US President Donald Trump about the killings of Christians in Nigeria.

This is a “sad development,” according to Ayokunle, who spoke in an interview on Channels Television’s Inside Sources program.

He lamented that the situation had persisted for more than 15 years and warned that if not resolved quickly the situation might get worse.

He advised the US government to negotiate diplomatically to prevent tensions from rising.

He argues that Nigeria should contact Washington directly if it needs assistance rather than wait for outside assistance.

Donald Trump ought to speak with President Tinubu. We should make a request for assistance if it is necessary.

We must not wait until the US arrives with its troops. It will be challenging to return them once they arrive. We do not want another type of imperialism, Ayokunle asserted.

His remarks come in response to Trump’s recent threats to Nigerian military action over reported attacks on Christians.

If Nigeria didn’t stop the killings, the US president claimed he had asked the Pentagon to create a plan of action.

Kayode Opeifa, the managing director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), attributed the derailment of the Warri–Itakpe train to vandalism along the rail tracks.

Opeifa stated in a statement on Monday’s edition of Channels Television’s The Morning Brief that the collision occurred despite recent maintenance and security measures along the corridor.

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He disclosed that extensive repairs had been carried out during the course of the line’s closure two months prior to safety and security concerns.

The line was put on hold two months ago because safety and security were in order. We reopened almost every kilometer of the track, replacing clips, landrolls, and bolts in several places, according to Opeifa. We also learned that there are frequent vandals on this side and many other sides in the bushes, and our job is to secure them.

Four days after the announcement of the resumed use of train service, his comments came after the Warri-Itakpe train slammed into the Agbor region of Delta State.

He claimed that the rail tracks’ four fish plates and flat iron pieces had been severn from the derailment. He claimed that we found four fish plates at the location that night, which may have been the cause of the incident.

He claimed that the train had safely traveled the same route earlier that day between Onyewu and Agbor, which suggested that the items that had been removed were likely to have been altered after that transition. A guard train watches over what is happening behind every train in this neighborhood. He continued, “We still have men working on these tracks every day.”

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At the time of the derailment, 446 passengers were traveling from Agbor station to Abraka, where the incident took place, according to an official confirmation from Opeifa.

“We made sure all 446 passengers arrived at Agbor safely and quickly. Under security watch, he said, some who opted to stay back received water, drinks, and light refreshments.