Wednesday, July 8, 2026

IDOKO SALIHU

Idoko Salihu is a general news correspondent. He covers the North Centre part of Nigeria. Before joining Peoples Gazette, he was a content manager with Premium Times.He is on Twitter @SalihuIdoko
August 23, 2023

Burna Boy rubbishes Afrobeats musicians, says their songs lack ‘substance’

Burna Boy, who has over time described his type of music as Afro-fusion, said foreigners appreciated him more.

Burna Boy, Davido and Wizkid
August 23, 2023

Tricycle rider feared dead in Abuja river

The tricycle rider appears to have drowned but a rescue operation was ongoing.

August 19, 2023

Determined Davido fan completes bicycle journey from Benue to Lagos despite rejection

The determined cyclist was given a warm welcome, showcasing his unwavering commitment despite being turned down by Davido.

Davido and Emmanuel Myam and Benue community in Lagos
August 17, 2023

Naira Marley visits NDLEA chairman Buba Marwa, declares war against drugs

NDLEA stated that Marley’s visit was in support of the ongoing campaign against drug abuse.

Naira Marley and Buba Marwa
July 27, 2023

M.I Abaga, Mikel Obi clinch political appointments as Gov. Mutfwang unveils commissioner-nominees

M.I Abaga will serve as the Adviser to the Governor on Entertainment and Creativity, while Mikel Obi will hold the position of Adviser on Sports.

M.I Abaga and Mikel Obi
July 26, 2023

Jaye Lo: Davido shouldn’t apologise to irate northern Muslims; his music artistic expression, Soyinka says

“It was not Davido’s music that lynched Deborah Yakubu and continues to frustrate the cause of justice. Nor has it contributed to the arbitrary detention of…Mubarak Bala.”

Wole Soyinka and Davido
July 25, 2023

Youths burn Davido’s banner in Maiduguri over controversial music video

After facing pressure, Davido eventually deleted the video titled “Jaye Lo” by his signee, Logos Olori, and received praise from Bashir Ahmad, Ali Nuhu, and others.

Composite of Davido and screenshot from Jayelo video
July 5, 2023

Subsidy Removal: Plateau govt., NRC partner to revive rail transport

He also revealed that part of the first phase of the project was to launch an urban mass transportation service within the state capital.

Gov. Caleb Mutfwang and NRC
June 17, 2023

Jos residents in darkness; decry DisCo’s ‘negligence’ over renewed transformer vandalism

More neighbourhoods have been thrown into darkness as transformer vandalism in Jos and its environs continues unabated.

Jos Electricity Distribution Plc
June 13, 2023

Moses Sule emerges Plateau Assembly speaker, Fom Gwottson as deputy

Mr Sule is a former vice chairman of Mikang Local Government Area of the state and a first-time legislator.

Plateau Assembly speaker Moses Sule and deputy Fom Gwottson