RECORDING ACADEMY ADDS FIVE NEW GRAMMY CATEGORIES, UPDATES RULES FOR 2026 AWARDS. (PHOTO).

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 Recording Academy adds five new Grammy categories, updates rules for 2026 awards NEW YORK - The Recording Academy is introducing five new categories and making several rule changes for the 2026 Grammy Awards in an effort to reflect the evolving global music landscape. Among the new additions is a best Asian pop music performance category, which will honor performances across genres such as K-pop, J-pop, C-pop and other Asian pop styles, with the award going to performers. A new best traditional pop vocal performance category will recognize artists whose work does not fit within modern pop styles. A best Latin song category will spotlight songwriters for Spanish-language Latin recordings. Changes are also coming to existing categories in R&B and folk music. The academy is adding a best R&B collaboration or duo/group performance category alongside a revised best R&B solo performance award. In folk, the best folk album category will be split into best contemporary folk al...

GOV. UZODIMMA ASSENTED IMO ELECTRICITY BILL INTO LAW. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.


 GOVERNOR UZODIMMA ASSENTED IMO ELECTRICITY BILL INTO LAW


Governor Uzodimma has officially signed the Electricity Bill into law at the New Exco Chamber, Government House Owerri. This development marks a pivotal moment in the state's efforts to improve access to reliable electricity for its residents. 


Emphasizing the importance of uninterrupted power supply for economic growth, he announced the approval of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to take over the Egbema Power Plant, which has been abandoned since 2006 and an MOU has been signed for the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity in the State with a reputable Company. 


The Governor is optimistic that within 12 months, Imo State's power infrastructure will substantially improve, thanks to the new legislation. 


Presented by the Speaker Imo State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Chike Olemgbe, accompanied by other Principal Officers of the Assembly, the Governor described the occasion as "another milestone in the development of Imo State targeted at moving Imo to a higher level." 


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