In a thought-provoking TikTok Update, a Nigerian man, identified as @official_gegeh, has shared his perspective on the significance of singer Davido winning a Grammy compared to the Super Eagles clinching the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Emphasizing his viewpoint, @official_gegeh asserted that Davido securing a Grammy would stand as a more substantial triumph for Africa as a whole, while an AFCON victory for the Super Eagles would primarily benefit Nigeria.
The man delved into his reasoning, pointing out that opportunities for Nigeria to secure victory in AFCON could arise again, providing future chances. However, he highlighted the unique nature of Grammy nominations, suggesting that if Davido were to miss out on winning this time, the likelihood of being nominated again might be comparatively low.
In his words, “Davido winning the Grammy is a better and greater win for Africans and Nigerians than the Super Eagles winning the Africa Cup of Nations.”
He continued, “This is because if Davido wins, it is for Africans, while Super Eagles winning is for Nigerians. If Nigeria doesn’t win this AFCON, there will be other opportunities, but if Davido loses this Grammy, his chances are very slim. If he wins, he will put a smile on people’s faces.”
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Gov Mutfwang Calls For Calm After Attack On Plateau Community – Lifestyle Nigeria
Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau, has appealed to the residents of the state to remain calm over Thursday night attack on Chikam community of Bokkos Local Government Area of the state.
The governor made the appeal in a statement by Mr Gyang Bere, his Director of Press and Public Affairs, issued on Friday in Jos.
The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) reports that the attack led to the death of a 200 levels Computer Science student of the Plateau University, Bokkos.
Mutfwang said that the state government and the security agencies were working hard to restore calm in the area.
”We condemn this barbaric act; but we want to reassure Plateau citizens, particularly students of our university, of our unwavering commitment to safeguard their lives and property.
”I want to urge everyone to remain calm in the face of this tragedy.
”Government is determined to apprehend and prosecute those responsible for the crime,”he said.
The governor further stressed the importance of collaboration among residents, community leaders, and the security agencies toward the safety of all.
Emmanuel Agbo, a former Deputy National Secretary and a prominent national chairmanship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has been appointed as the Director General of the PDP Governor’s Forum.
Lifestyle Nigeria reports that the announcement was made by Alhaji Bala Mohammed, the Chairman of the PDP Governors Forum, during the party’s BoT meeting in Abuja on Thursday.
As the new Director General, Agbo is expected to play a significant role in the repositioning of the PDP-GF and to assist in nation-building under the leadership of Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State.
Agbo is an engineer by profession and has extensive experience in party administration.
Before his current appointment, he served as the Chairman of the PDP in Benue State.