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...
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PASSENGER REMANDED IN KIRIKIRI FOR ASSAULTING IBOM AIR STAFF. (PHOTO).

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 Passenger Remanded in Kirikiri for Assaulting Ibom Air Staff


Comfort Emmanson, a passenger accused of assaulting airline officials aboard an Ibom Air flight from Uyo to Lagos, has been remanded in Kirikiri Correctional Centre following her arraignment in court on Monday.


The incident, which occurred during a recent flight, reportedly involved Emmanson engaging in a physical altercation with Ibom Air staff, disrupting the safety and order of the flight. Details of the assault remain under investigation, but authorities confirmed that the charges stem from her alleged aggressive behavior toward crew members.


Emmanson was brought before a Lagos court, where she faced charges related to the assault. The presiding judge ordered her detention at Kirikiri Correctional Centre pending further hearings. The court has yet to announce a date for the next session.


Ibom Air, in a statement, condemned the incident, emphasizing its commitment to ensuring the safety of passengers and staff. The airline is cooperating fully with law enforcement as the case progresses.


This incident highlights growing concerns about passenger conduct on flights, with aviation authorities urging stricter enforcement of regulations to protect airline workers and travelers.

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