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Wande Coal Claims to Have Pioneered New Sound in Nigerian Music
Oluwatobi Wande Ojosipe, known as Wande Coal, asserts that he pioneered the new sound in Nigerian music and influenced the current generation of Afrobeats artists gaining global recognition.
In a recent interview with Cool FM Lagos, the ‘Bumper 2 Bumper’ singer declared his legendary status and commitment to pushing musical boundaries.
“I’m the best at what I do. I’m a legend. I know what I came to this industry to do. I brought the new generation of sound and the new wave of new artistes that’s happening now,” Wande Coal said.
He emphasized his dedication to versatility and working with new producers, stating, “Music is very universal.
That’s why there are many genres of music. Since I came into the industry, I’ve shown versatility in my songs.” Wande Coal initially broke into the Nigerian entertainment scene as a dancer.
The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has commended the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for its use of technology to combat fraud and improve its operations.
He praised the NYSC for the transformation it has undergone and its use of technology to improve the deployment of corps members.
He said “I would like to commend you for all the transformation that you have brought to NYSC and the use of technology to ensure seamless operations and deployment of Corps Members.”
The NYSC has continued to strengthen its use of technology as part of efforts to tackle fraud, improve its processes and enhance the deployment of corps members.
It has been reported that there was an attack on the convoy of Peter Obi in Benue State as a crowd supporting the presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 elections was reportedly attacked.
The incident reportedly resulted in more than 10 youths sustaining injuries.
The injured victims were taken to the Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH), Makurdi, for treatment. A hospital official confirmed that more than 10 wounded people were brought in for urgent medical attention.
Peter Obi has called for an investigation into the incident and accused the Special Assistant to Governor Hyacinth Alia on Youths of masterminding the attack and mobilising youths to stop the support movement.
The hospital official said: “Over 10 wounded victims were brought in here yesterday for urgent medical attention. They are being treated. I don’t know where they came from. We don’t know whether they were involved in Peter Obi’s incident yesterday or not.”
Kwara State is planning to increase livestock production in the state and create higher incomes for farmers and pastoralists.
The commissioner shared “Our ultimate objective is to move Kwara from livestock keeping to a commercially driven livestock economy capable of creating jobs, improving food security, strengthening rural livelihoods and increasing the income of farmers and pastoralists,” .
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