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Kamala Harris Honors Quincy Jones as a Trailblazer in Music and Civil Rights
Vice President Kamala Harris recently paid a heartfelt tribute to Quincy Jones, a music industry giant who left an indelible mark on entertainment, civil rights, and the lives of those around him.
Writing on her X handle, she celebrated Jones as a trailblazer whose contributions shaped music, film, and culture in profound ways.
Her words showed not only his artistic legacy but also his role as a mentor, role model, and advocate for civil and human rights.
Quincy Jones is celebrated worldwide for his extraordinary talents as a composer, arranger, and producer, responsible for some of the most iconic music of the last century.
His career spanned over seven decades and included collaborations with legendary artists such as Michael Jackson, Ray Charles, Frank Sinatra, and Aretha Franklin.
Quincy’s influence in the music industry is unmatched; he produced Michael Jackson’s groundbreaking album Thriller, which became the best-selling album of all time.
His arrangements and compositions have brought joy to millions, and his contributions to the music world have garnered him an impressive 28 Grammy Awards out of 80 nominations, a record in itself.
Beyond his music, Jones was a powerful force for social justice.
As an advocate for civil and human rights, he used his influence to address racial inequalities and inspire future generations.
He collaborated on social campaigns and lent his voice to causes aimed at uplifting communities of colour.
Harris emphasized Jones’s dedication to these issues, underscoring how he championed civil rights with as much passion as he approached his music.
In this respect, he was a role model for young artists of colour, offering mentorship and guidance to those navigating the challenges of the entertainment industry.
For Harris, Jones was not just a musical icon but a personal friend.
She expressed admiration for his “generosity of spirit,” noting his selfless support for others and his unwavering kindness.
In her message, she and her husband Doug Emhoff extended their condolences to the Jones family and everyone touched by his remarkable life and legacy.
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has reportedly declared a strike at Taraba State University over outstanding salary-related demands and delays in payments.
The strike is scheduled to begin today, October 12, 2026. According to the union’s chairman, the union had been engaging the Taraba State Government over its outstanding demands since February 2026.
“The union had exercised considerable patience and demonstrated its commitment to dialogue since February 2026, when it began engaging the Taraba State Government over the outstanding issues,” Mbave said.
“The union had earlier suspended its planned industrial action following an appeal by the government for additional time through the Office of the Head of Civil Service, in the interest of maintaining industrial harmony,” the chairman added.
The Chairman of Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State, Torseer Yina, has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in the ancient town.
The curfew takes effect from Thursday, October 8, 2026, following unrest and violent protests in the area.
According to reports, the action was taken to contain the unrest and violent protests by members of BEMOA following the death of one of its members by unknown gunmen.
The protest, which was reportedly hijacked by hoodlums, turned violent after an angry mob burnt two vehicles belonging to the Benue State Civil Protection Guards.
The Gboko council chairman said the curfew takes effect immediately and warned that anyone caught flouting the order or breaching public peace would be decisively dealt with.
Nine people have died in a fatal road crash along the Ijebu-Ode-Benin Expressway in Ogun State.
The crash occurred on Monday at about 4:55pm around the Bethel area along the Ijebu-Ode/Ore axis of the expressway. It involved a white Toyota Hiace commercial bus belonging to Delta Line and a white Sino truck operated by Bill Gas Solution Ltd.
According to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), all nine people involved in the crash, comprising three males and six females, died in the incident.
The FRSC said the crash occurred while it was raining and the road was wet, with preliminary investigations identifying speed violation as the probable cause.
The FRSC rescue team arrived at the scene shortly after receiving the report, while the bodies of the victims were taken to the General Hospital Morgue in Ijebu-Ode.
The Ogun State Sector Commander, Oludare Ogunjobi, urged motorists, especially commercial drivers, to obey speed limits and exercise extra caution when driving in the rain.
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