Ruggedman
31 Aug
The crisis currently rocking the Performing Musicians Employers Association of Nigeria (PMAN) has worsened as the National Executive Council (NEC) of the Association has announced the indefinite suspension of some of its members.
8 Jun
After what may be considered hiatus, renowned rapper and music producer, Michael Ugochukwu Stephens, known professionally as Ruggedman,
31 May
Renowned Nigerian rapper and music producer, RuggedMan, is thrilled to announce the release of his new EP titled "T.M.S.E" (The Michael Stephens Experiment) on June 7, 2024. This EP marks another milestone in RuggedMan's illustrious career, showcasing his evolution as an artist and his continued commitment to delivering high-quality music. A stellar lineup of collaborations…
18 Feb
It's another exciting week with Guardian Life and we are pleased to bring to you the latest entertaining stories in print. Have a worthy read! Christopher Nolan Receives Top Directors Award For ‘Openheimer’ ‘Oppenheimer’, directed by Christopher Nolan, was awarded the top prize at the Directors Guild of America (DGA) Awards, signalling a potential breakthrough…
12 Feb
Nigerian rapper Ruggedman has accused singer 9ice of weaponizing a disagreement with him and ex-wife Toni Payne to sell his album “Tradition”. </ In 2010, Ruggedman and 9ice had a fallout after collaborating on rap hit “Ruggedy Baba”. Rumours at the time suggested that Ruggedman was allegedly having an affair with 9ice then wife Toni…
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Former Deputy Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Toby Okechukwu, has resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a letter addressed to the PDP Chairman of Owelli/Amoli/Ugbo/Ogugu Ward, Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State, dated December 6, 2024, Okechukwu, who represented Aninri/Awgu/Oji River Federal Constituency of Enugu State in the…
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The Benue State House of Assembly has ordered Mrs Grace Adagba, Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), to refund the sum of N2.1 billion to the coffers of the Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs. The decision follows a report of the house ad-hoc committee, which investigated the activities of the…
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The Secretary to the Bauchi State Government, Ibrahim Kashim, has tendered his resignation to Governor Bala Mohammed on Friday. A statement by the media aide to Governor Mukhtar Gidado stated that the Governor has “accepted the resignation of the Secretary to the State Government, Barr. Ibrahim Muhammad Kashim, with immediate effect.” The governor directed his…
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In a subtle yet scathing remark, the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, took a swipe at Rivers State governor, Siminialayi Fubara, and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during the birthday celebration of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on Friday. Akpabio, who was the Special Guest of…