Today’s Headlines: Tinubu needs 2nd term to complete projects’ – Umahi says as FG flags off N1.5trn Niger highway; Davido Submits ‘Oriade’, ‘B4 B4’, Other Songs For 2027 Grammy Awards

The Federal Government has flagged off the reconstruction and dualisation of the Lambata-Bida-Mokwa-Makera-Kontagora highway in Niger State at a cost of N1.5 trillion, as Minister of Works, David Umahi, called for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election to enable him to complete ongoing road projects nationwide.

The groundbreaking ceremony was held in Bida with Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, representing the President.

Speaking at the event, Umahi disclosed that the Federal Government was executing 5,500 kilometres of new and ongoing road projects across the country, with Niger State accounting for 1,055 kilometres.

Afrobeats singer Davido has submitted several songs and albums for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards, including his latest release, Oriade, and hit track B4 B4 featuring Fola and Mayorkun.

The submissions come as the Recording Academy’s first-round voting for the awards is scheduled to run from October 12 to 22, 2026.

Grammy Guru disclosed the entries in a post on X that gained traction on Tuesday.

Davido submitted Oriade in four categories: Best Album Cover, Best Global Music Album, Best Engineered Album (Non-Classical) and Album of the Year.

His song B4 B4, featuring Fola and Mayorkun, was entered in the Best African Music Performance, Record of the Year and Song of the Year categories.

𝗠𝗮𝗻 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘇 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗯 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗳𝘀

Manchester United are assessing a possible fine for defender Lisandro Martínez after he publicly criticised the club’s hierarchy following their 2-0 Champions League defeat to Atlético Madrid.

Speaking to Amazon Prime after the match, the Argentina international expressed frustration at the lack of squad strengthening in the summer transfer window and singled out technical director Jason Wilcox.

“We did a fantastic season last season and now we expect more from the top, more players to compete because many teams bring many players as well,” Martínez said. “I expect more [investment]. 100%. I expect more from our technical director. Tonight it is easy to blame the coach, easy to say the players, but also we have to see other areas. You can’t keep changing, changing, changing the manager. What about other areas?”

𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 2027 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗹, 𝘀𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗜𝗚

The Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has said the conduct of police personnel before, during and after the 2027 general elections would make Nigerians happy and proud of the force.

He assured Nigerians that police would ensure professionalism during the forthcoming poll.

Disu stated this while fielding questions from newsmen after the Launch of a book, “The Origin of Women in Nigeria Police Force”, written by 96-year-old Dame Stella Okuyiga, DCP (rted), one of the first 20 pioneer female Officers to join the NPF.

Responding to questions about the police stance on the 2027 election, the IGP said the Force had organized a meeting with police commissioners across the country to ensure professionalism during the polls.

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