The Fact Times: 2015

Friday, 25 December 2015

Petrol Price Will Be Below N87/Ltr By January-FG

Nigeria's minister of state for petroleum resources, Dr Emmanuel Ebe Kachikwu,on Friday, announced that petrol will be sold below N87 per litre from January 2016. Daily Trust reports.

As the year 2015 runs out, Nigerian state Governors have set in sight to be expected in 2016 as they released the amount being budgeted for the fiscal year 2016.

President Buhari's Christmas Message To Nigerians(Full Text)

Nigeria's President,Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday delivered his goodwill message to Nigerians as they partake in the Christmas celebrations commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ.

The period meant for celebrations became one of tears and lamentations as tragedy raised its ugly head on Thursday in the industrial town of Nnewi,Anambra state where an industrial gas plant exploded leaving over 100 persons burnt to death.

Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa
Photo:Thisday

The Appeal court sitting in Abuja,on Thursday,discarded the appeal filed by Olorogun O'tega Emorhor, the governorship candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in the April 2015 election.

Nigeria's President, Muhamadu Buhari has declared the Nigerian Army victorious in the fight against the Nation's terrorism scourge, Boko haram .the President made the announcement while speaking to the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). According to him,the Army is edging close to completely destroying the terrorist group.

Nnamdi Kanu's Trial-Why Judge Withdrew Ruling On Treason Charges

Justice Ahmed Mohammed,on Wednesday exempted himself from hearing the treason charges against leader of the Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB),Nnamdi Kanu.

Orji Kalu
Photo:Daily Post

Erstwhile Governor of Abia state, Orji Kalu pleaded with Nigerians at home and abroad to bear patience with the present administration of President Muhammadu Buhari in its fight against corruption.

The Western senatorial district of Kogi State have coerced its elders to plead with the deputy governorship candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC), James Faleke to withdraw from contesting the election that brought Yahaya Bello as the state governor.

Fuel Scarcity: Buhari Begs Nigerians,Blames Stakeholders For Failing To Embrace Change

Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, apologised to Nigerians over the fuel scarcity issue that has crippled the economic and social activities in many parts of the country for the past three months. PM News reports.

Ekiti state Governor, Ayodele Fayose, on Tuesday,22 December made a list of 20 negative happenings Nigerians are likely to experience in 2016 under President Muhammadu Buhari's administration.

Every Nigerian Must Possess A Single ID Number -FG Charges Biometrics Agencies

The Federal Government of Nigeria has directed all agencies capturing and processing the bio metrics of Nigerians to urgently aggregate their records so as to provide a unique identity for each citizen. News Telegraph reports.

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Monday, granted erstwhile National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, a former Minister of State for Finance, Bashir Yuguda, a former director of finance at the office of the NSA, Shuaibu Salisu; a former Sokoto State Governor, Attahiru Bafarawa; his son, Sagir Attahiru, and two firms Dalhatu Investment Limited and Jabbam Ada Global Services, bail in the suit filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), accusing them of criminal breach of trust and of obtaining stolen property.

In a bid to investigate and resolve the controversies surrounding the clash between the Nigerian army and members of the Shiite Islamic group, the Chief of staff, Nigerian Army, Major General Tukur Buratai has been summoned to face the Nigerian Senate and the Federal House of Representatives, over the alleged killings of several Shiite members during last week’s clash in Zaria, Kaduna state.

FIFA President, Sepp Blatter and UEFA President Michael Platini suffered more woes as they were on Monday, slammed with eight years ban from all football activities by the adjudicatory chamber of the ethics committee with immediate effect.

Another Abduction in Bayelsa As Commissioner Falls Victim

Barely 24 hours after the abduction of Governor Seriake Dickson's sister, Bayelsa state commissioner for Local Government,Madam Sarafina Otazi was kidnapped by gunmen.

The Sun Newspaper has returned its allotted share of the 9 million Naira compensation received from the Newspaper Proprietors Association Of Nigeria (NPAN) to the Federal Government.

This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Managing director/editor-in-chief of the Newspaper,Eric Osagie.

Current European football champions, Barcelona added yet another trophy to their Cabinet and the 5th of a glorious year as they humbled South American Champions, River Plate 3-0 to emerge club world cup champions.

Governor Dickson's Sister KIDNAPPED

Nancy Keme Dickson, the younger sisiter to the Bayelsa state governor, Seriake Dickson is reportedly kidnapped.

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Passengers who arrived at the Bauchi State International airport,Bauchi,today were in the shock of their lives as they were made to disembark from an aircraft with a ladder.

Erstwhile Manager of Chelsea Football Club,Jose Mourinho has released his first statement following his dismissal as manager on Thursday. He also stated he will remain living in London and dismissed reports he is taking a break from football.

The incumbent Governor of Bayelsa State ,Seriake Dickson has asked his main Political opponent in the inconclusive governorship election in the state, Chief Timipre Sylva of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to concede defeat and surrender.

The Nigerian Army has commuted the death sentence of 66 Soldiers charged with mutiny during counter terrorism operations in the North East.

They now face ten years Prison terms each instead of the death sentence by firing squad.

Akwa Ibom Governorship Election NULLIFIED, Court Orders Rerun

The Federal Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja in its ruling, today, nullified the April 11 governorship election in Akwa Ibom state. The court stated that the election did not conform to the electoral act.

Release Kanu IMMEDIATELY-High Court Orders DSS

The Federal High Court,Abuja, in its sitting today has ordered for the immediate and unconditional release of the detained Director Of Radio Biafra, Nnamani kanu.

Justice Ademola Adeniyi, in his ruling on the fundamental right enforcement suit lodged before the high court, said there was no basis for the Biafra agitator to remain in detention since there is no charge pending against him.

Gov Wike's Appeal DISMISSED As Court Orders Rerun

A court of Appeal Panel sitting in Abuja has delivered judgment on the Rivers state governorship election held on April 11.

Fuel Subsidy Will Be Removed In 2016- FG

Plans by the Federal Government of Nigeria to remove fuel subsidy will be actualised in 2016.

This was revealed by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources and Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, (NNPC), Dr Ibe Kachikwu.

UEFA Champions League Draw: Arsenal,Chelsea Face Devastating Tasks (Full Draw)

Arsenal have once again the underdogs as they have been drawn against the reigning Uefa Champions league champions, Barcelona.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC is reportedly set on inviting the Emir of kano and erstwhile central Bank governor, Lamido Sanusi in its ongoing investigation into Sambo Dasuki's alleged arms diversion of arms funds worth $2 billion.

Angry Oyedepo Rain Curses On Church Fraudsters

Founder and Presiding Bishop of The Living Faith Church, popularly known as Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo,on Sunday placed a curse on Fraudsters who have been extorting huge amounts of money from unsuspecting church members and followers.

Attempts by the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship flag bearer in Bayelsa State, Timipre Sylva, to have audience with President Muhammadu Buhari may have been shunned. Vanguard reports.

U-23 African Nations Cup- Nigeria's Dream Face Algeria In Final Showdown (Details)

The U-23 Nations cup competition in Senegal comes to an end today as Nigeria and Algeria slug it out in a battle for supremacy.

Akpabio Stirs Confusion, Denies Being Sacked

Contrary to earlier reports about his sack from the senate by the appeal court, Akpabio has reacted by debunking the publicised statement in his twitter handle.

Godswill Akpabio SACKED from Senate

Erstwhile governor of Akwa Ibom state and Senate Minority leader representing the Peoples democratic Party (PDP) was on Thursday sacked after a Federal court of Appeal ruling. Sahara Reporters reports.

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The final judgment on the appeal filed by the General Overseer (G.O) of Christian Praying Assembly (CPA), Rev. Chukwuemeka Ezeugo, a.k.a Reverend King, challenging the judgment of a Lagos High Court which sentenced him to death by hanging has been fixed for February 26, 2016.

Lawmakers of the Federal house of representatives on Thursday,10 December, made history as it passed a record total of 130 bills for first reading during its sitting.

Lagos state Governor,Akinwunmi Ambode. Photo:Daily Post

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency, (LASEPA), yesterday,has shut down no fewer than 53 churches, mosques and hotels across the state over alleged noise pollution and other offences detrimental to the environment.

Nigeria's Dream Team Beat Senegal,Qualifies For Olympics

Etobo Oghenekaro emerged Nigeria's"Joseph" as his goal was able to answer the dream team's dream of making it to the 2016 Olympics in Brazil.

Chairman, DAAR Communications Plc, Raymond Dokpesi was on Wednesday, arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission before the Federal high court sitting in Abuja. The trial is on a six-count charge of money laundering and other financial charges.

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Tanzanian's newly elected President, John Magufuli, did something rather unusual for someone of his position in the capital city of Dar es Salaam.

The President who was dressed casually,swept and picked up rubbish from the streets alongside hundreds of residents in a public environment sanitation operation.

Nigeria's Minister of Information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has assured Nigerians the country will soon be through with the perennial fuel shortages.

B-R-E-A-K-I-N-G: Oshiomole Dismisses Head Of Service,Perm Sec.

The Edo State Governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, has directed the state’s Head of Service, Jerry Obazele ,to proceed on compulsory retirement.

The Permanent Secretary in charge of the Information and Communication Technology Agency, Dan Aigbavboa, has also been ordered to retire.

Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari has allocated 500 billion Naira for school feeding programme initiatives, conditional cash transfer to most vulnerable and post-National Youth Service Corps grant.‎ The Eagle Online reports.

The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, on Tuesday,in Abuja made his first news conference in abuja tagged “Setting the Agenda for Delivering Change”.

In his statement delivery, he revealed the Federal Government's plan to re-introduce highway tolling to raise additional funds to finance road infrastructure and ensure efficient road maintenance.

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The World Bank has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to make his decision now if he is seriously contemplating the removal of fuel subsidy..

The statement was made by the World Bank’s Lead Economist, John Litwack, on Tuesday. "the best time to take such decision is now" he said.

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, has adjourned the trial of erstwhile National Security Agency (NSA), boss, Sambo Dasuki to January 20, 2016.

Bayelsa Poll:Corps Members Missing,Trapped In Troubled Areas

As a result of the violence and attacks in some areas especially Southern Ijaw, that marred the Bayelsa governorship poll, Some National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members that served as Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ad hoc staff are reportedly trapped in some troubled areas in the state.

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Erstwhile governor of Delta State, Chief James Onanefe Ibori has replied former chairman of Economic and Financial Crime Commission,( EFCC),Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, on his claim that he was bribed by the ex-governor with $15million to stop his investigation. Daily Post reports.

Ribadu, in a recent interview, insisted that Ibori pressurized him with several billions to sweep his (Ibori) case under the carpet.

Ibori, in reaction to the claim through a statement by his media assistant, Tony Eluemunor, described Ribadu’s claim as horrible, revolting and totally false.

He said, “As the Senate and some security agencies appear to be asking questions about some unwholesome events at the EFCC, including the mismanagement and criminal diversion of funds from the sale of confiscated properties into personal pockets, Ribadu may have a need to attempt to burnish his fading image, fearing the investigations may ask questions about events during his tenure.

“But he should be told that lying, against even an enemy, just to gain some unearned applause and perhaps fence off some approaching investigation and image disaster,must have a limit,” the statement said.

Ribadu had stated that: “Ibori approached me with $15million to stop his investigation. I called my people because the money was in big bags, which two people could not carry and we deposited it in the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) as evidence against him”.

According to Eluemunor, “This nonsensical statement has remained in the public domain only because some people have suspended their sense of disbelief and condemned themselves to every hogwash that Ribadu invents in the attempt to spruce himself up in borrowed plums”.

“It is on record that Ribadu has made at least five statements over this same claim, and no single one agreed with another. Also, both Ibrahim Lamorde (the immediate past EFCC Chairman) and one James Garba, a CBN staff, then seconded to the EFCC, made police statements which contradicted Ribadu’s".

“Even Senator Andy Uba said in a statement that EFCC collected the said money from his house.The statement added.

James Ibori is currently serving 13 years jail term in London over corruption charges.

2016 Grammy Awards Nominations-Rihanna And Adele Miss Out (Full List)

Album of the Year

Alabama Shakes, Sound and Color

Kendrick Lamar, To Pimp a Butterfly

Chris Stapleton, Traveller

Taylor Swift, 1989

The Weeknd, Beauty Behind the Madness

Song of the Year

Kendrick Lamar, "Alright"

Taylor Swift, "Blank Space"

Little Big Town, "Girl Crush"

Wiz Kahifa feat. Charlie Puth, "See You Again"

Ed Sheeran, "Thinking Out Loud"

Record of the Year

D'Angelo and the Vanguard, "Really Love"

Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars, "Uptown Funk"

Ed Sheeran, "Thinking Out Loud"

Taylor Swift, "Blank Space"

The Weeknd, "Can't Feel my Face"

Best New Artist

Courtney Barnett

James Bay

Sam Hunt

Tori Kelly

Meghan Trainor

Best Pop Duo/Group Performance

Florence + The Machine, " Ship to Wreck"

Maroon 5, "Sugar"

Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars, "Uptown Funk"

Taylor Swift feat. Kendrick Lamar, "Bad Blood"

Wiz Khalifa feat. Charlie Puth, "See You Again"

Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album

Tony Bennett & Bill Charlap, The Silver Lining: The Songs of Jerome Kern

Bob Dylan, Shadows in the Night

Josh Groban, Stages

Seth MacFarlane, No One Ever Tells You

Barry Manilow (& Various Artists), My Dream Duets

Best Pop Vocal Album

Kelly Clarkson, Piece by Piece

Florence + The Machine, How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful

Mark Ronson, Uptown Special

Taylor Swift, 1989

James Taylor, Before This World

Best Dance Recording

Above & Beyond feat. Zoë Johnston, :We're All We Need"

The Chemical Brothers, "Go:

Flying Lotus feat. Kendrick Lamar, "Never Catch Me"

Galantis, "Runaway (U & I)"

Skrillex and Diplo With Justin Bieber, "Where Are Ü Now"

Best Rock Performance

Alabama Shakes, "Don't Wanna Fight"

Florence + The Machine,"What Kind Of Man"

Foo Fighters, "Something From Nothing"

Elle King, "Ex's & Oh's"

Wolf Alice, "Moaning Lisa Smile"

Best Alternative Music Album

Alabama Shakes, Sound & Color

Björk, Vulnicura

My Morning Jacket, The Waterfall

Tame Impala, Currents

Wilco, Star Wars

Best Urban Contemporary Album

The Internet, Ego Death

Kehlani, You Should Be Here

Lianne La Havas, Blood

Miguel, Wildheart

The Weeknd, Beauty Behind the Madness

Best Rap Album

J. Cole, 2014 Forest Hills Drive

Dr. Dre, Compton

Drake, If Youre Reading This Its Too Late

Kendrick Lamar, To Pimp a Butterfly

Nicki Minaj, The Pinkprint

Best Country Album

Sam Hunt, Montevallo

Little Big Town, Pain Killer

Ashley Monroe, The Blade

Kacey Musgraves, Pageant Material

Chris Stapleton, Traveller

Best Jazz Instrumental Album

Joey Alexander, My Favorite Things

Terence Blanchard feat. The E-Collective, Breathless

Robert Glasper & The Robert Glasper Trio, Covered: Recorded Live at Capitol Studios

Jimmy Greene, Beautiful Life

John Scofield, Past Present

Best Gospel Album

Karen Clark Sheard, Destined to Win (Live)

Dorinda Clark-Cole, Living It

Tasha Cobbs, One Place Live

Israel & Newbreed, Covered: Alive Is Asia [Live] (Deluxe)

Jonathan McReynolds, Life Music: Stage Two

Best Contemporary Christian Music Album

Jason Crabb, Whatever the Road

Lauren Daigle, How Can It Be

Matt Maher, Saints and Sinners

Tobymac, This Is Not a Test

Chris Tomlin, Love Ran Red

Best Latin Pop Album

Pablo Alborán, Terral

Alex Cuba, Healer

Ricky Martin, A Quien Quiera Escuchar (Deluxe Edition)

Alejandro Sanz, Sirope

Julieta Venegas, Algo Sucede

Best Americana Album

Brandi Carlile, The Firewatcher's Daughter

Emmylou Harris & Rodney Crowell, The Traveling Kind

Jason Isbell, Something More Than Free

The Mavericks, Mono

Punch Brothers, The Phosphorescent Blues

Best Dance/Electronic Album

Caribou, Our Love

The Chemical Brothers, Born in the Echoes

Disclosure, Caracal

Jamie XX, In Colour

Skrillex and Diplo, Skrillex and Diplo Present Jack Ü

Best Contemporary Instrumental Album

Bill Frisell, Guitar in the Space Age!

Wouter Kellerman, Love Language

Marcus Miller, Afrodeezia

Snarky Puppy & Metropole Orkest, Sylva

Kirk Whalum, The Gospel According to Jazz, Chapter IV

Best Metal Performance

August Burns Red, "Identity"

Cirice, "Ghost"

Lamb of God, "512"

Sevendust, "Thank You"

Slipknot, "Custer"

Best Rock Song

Alabama Shakes, "Don't Wanna Fight"

Elle King, "Ex's & Oh's"

James Bay, "Hold Back the River"

Highly Suspect, "Lydia"

Florence + the Machine, "What Kind of Man"

Best Rock Album

James Bay, Chaos and the Calm

Death Cab for Cutie, Kintsugi

Highly Suspect, Mister Asylum

Muse, Drones

Slipknot, .5: The Gray Chapter

Best R&B Performance

Tamar Braxton, "If I Don't Have You"

Andra Day, "Rise Up"

Hiatus Kaiyote, "Breathing Underwater"

Jeremih feat. J. Cole, "Planes"

The Weeknd, "Earned It (Fifty Shades of Grey)"

Best Traditional R&B Performance

Faith Evans, "He Is"

Lalah Hathaway, "Little Ghetto Boy"

Jazmine Sullivan, "Let It Burn"

Tyrese, "Shame"

Charlie Wilson, "My Favorite Part of You"

Best R&B Song

Miguel, "Coffee"

The Weeknd, "Earned It (Fifty Shades of Grey)"

Jazmine Sullivan, "Let It Burn"

D'Angelo and The Vanguard, "Really Love"

Tyrese, "Shame"

Best R&B Album

Leon Bridges, Coming Home

D'Angelo and the Vanguard, Black Messiah

Andra Day, Cheers to the Fall

Jazmine Sullivan, Reality Show

Charlie Wilson, Forever Charlie

Best Rap Performance

J. Cole, "Apparently"

Drake, "Back to Back"

Fetty Wap, "Trap Queen"

Kendrick Lamar, "Alright"

Nicki Minaj feat. Drake & Lil Wayne, "Truffle Butter"

Kanye West feat. Theophilus London, Allan Kingdom & Paul McCartney, "All Day"

Best Rap/Sung Collaboration

Big Sean feat. Kanye West & John Legend, "One Man Can Change the World"

Common & John Legend, "Glory"

Jidenna feat. Roman GianArthur, "Classic Man"

Kendrick Lamar feat. Bilal, Anna Wise & Thundercat, "These Walls"

Nicki Minaj feat. Drake, Lil Wayne & Chris Brown, "Only"

Best Rap Song

Kanye West feat. Theophilus London, Allan Kingdom & Paul McCartney, "All Day"

Kendrick Lamar, "Alright"

Drake, "Energy"

Common & John Legend, "Glory"

Fetty Wap, "Trap Queen"

Best Country Duo/Group Performance

Brothers Osborne, "Stay a Little Longer"

Joey + Rory, "If I Needed You"

Charles Kelley, Dierks Bentley & Eric Paslay, "The Driver"

Little Big Town, "Girl Crush"

Blake Shelton feat. Ashley Monroe, "Lonely Tonight"

Best Country Song

Lee Ann Womack, "Chances Are"

Tim McGraw, "Diamond Rings And Old Barstools"

Little Big Town, "Girl Crush"

Brandy Clark, "Hold My Hand"

Chris Stapleton, "Traveller"

Best Country Solo Performance

Cam, "Burning House"

Chris Stapleton, "Traveller"

Carrie Underwood, "Little Toy Guns"

Keith Urban, "John Cougar, John Deere, John 3:16"

Lee Ann Womack, "Chances Are"

Best Pop Solo Performance

Kelly Clarkson, "Heartbeat Song"

Ellie Goulding, "Love Me Like You Do"

Ed Sheeran, "Thinking Out Loud"

Taylor Swift, "Blank Space"

The Weeknd, "Can't Feel My Face"

Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media

Empire: Season 1

Fifty Shades of Grey

Glen Campbell: I'll Be Me

Pitch Perfect 2

Selma

Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media

The Weeknd, "Earned It (Fifty Shades Of Grey)"

Common & John Legend, "Glory"

Ellie Goulding, "Love Me Like You Do"

Wiz Khalifa feat. Charlie Puth, "See You Again"

Lady Gaga, "Til It Happens to You"

Score Soundtrack for Visual Media

Birdman

The Imitation Game

Interstellar

The Theory of Everything

Whiplash

Best Music Video

A$AP Rocky, "LSD"

The Dead Weather, "I Feel Love"

Kendrick Lamar, "Alright"

Taylor Swift feat. Kendrick Lamar, "Bad Blood"

Pharrell Williams, "Freedom"

Best Music Film

Foo Fighters, Sonic Highways

James Brown, Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown

Nina Simone, What Happened, Miss Simone

Roger Waters, The Wall

Amy Winehouse, Amy

Best New Age Album

Paul Avgerinos, Grace

Madi Das, Bhakti Without Borders

Catherine Duc, Voyager

Peter Kater, Love

Ron Korb, Asia Beauty

Best Improvised Jazz Solo

Joey Alexander, "Giant Steps"

Christian McBride, "Cherokee"

Donny McCaslin, "Arbiters of Evolution"

Joshua Redman, "Friend or Foe"

John Scofield, "Past Present"

Best Jazz Vocal Album

Karrin Allyson, Many a New Day: Karrin Allyson Sings Rodgers & Hammerstein

Denise Donatelli, Find a Heart

Lorraine Feather, Flirting With Disaster

Jamison Ross, Jamison

Cécile McLorin Salvant, For One to Love

Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album

Gil Evans Project, Lines of Color

Marshall Gilkes & WDR Big Band, Köln

Arturo O'Farrill & The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra, Cuba: The Conversation Continues

Maria Schneider Orchestra, The Thompson Fields

Patrick Williams, Home Suite Home

Best Latin Jazz Album

Eliane Elias, Made in Brazil

The Rodriguez Brothers, Impromptu

Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Suite Caminos

Wayne Wallace Latin Jazz Quintet, Intercambio

Miguel Zenón, Identities Are Changeable

Best Gospel Performance/Song

Anthony Brown & Group Therapy, "Worth [Live]"

Kirk Franklin, "Wanna Be Happy?"

Travis Greene, "Intentional"

Israel & Newbreed feat. Yolanda Adams, "How Awesome Is Our God [Live]"

Brian Courtney Wilson, "Worth Fighting For [Live]"

Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song

Francesca Battistelli, "Holy Spirit"

Crowder, "Lift Your Head Weary Sinner (Chains)"

Matt Maher, "Because He Lives (Amen)"

Third Day feat. All Sons & Daughters, "Soul on Fire"

Tobymac feat. Mr. Talkbox, "Feel It"

Best Contemporary Christian Music Album

Jason Crabb, Whatever the Road

Lauren Daigle, How Can It Be

Matt Maher, Saints and Sinners

Tobymac, This Is Not a Test

Chris Tomlin, Love Ran Red

Best Roots Gospel Album

The Fairfield Four, Still Rockin' My Soul

Karen Peck & New River, Pray Now

Point of Grace, Directions Home (Songs We Love, Songs You Know)

Best Latin Rock, Urban or Alternative Album

Bomba Estereo, Amanecer

La Cuneta Son Machín, Mondongo

Natalia Lafourcade, Hasta La Raíz

Monsieur Periné, Caja De Música

Pitbull, Dale

Best Regional Mexican Music Album (Including Tejano)

Banda El Recodo De Don Cruz Lizarraga, Mi Vicio Mas Grande

La Maquinaria Norteña, Ya Dime Adiós

Los Cojolites, Zapateando

Los Tigres Del Norte, Realidades - Deluxe Edition

Mariachi Los Camperos De Nati Cano, Tradición, Arte Y Pasión

Best Tropical Latin Album

José Alberto "El Canario" & Septeto Santiaguero, Tributo A Los Compadres: No Quiero Llanto

Rubén Blades With Roberto Delgado & Orchestra, Son De Panamá

Guaco, Presente Continuo

Juan Luis Guerra 4.40, Todo Tiene Su Hora

Victor Manuelle, Que Suenen Los Tambores

Best American Roots Performance

Béla Fleck & Abigail Washburn, "And Am I Born to Die"

Buddy Guy, "Born to Play Guitar"

The Milk Carton Kids, "City of Our Lady"

Punch Brothers, "Julep"

Mavis Staples, "See That My Grave Is Kept Clean"

Best American Roots Song

The Mavericks, "All Night Long"

Don Henley & Merle Haggard, "The Cost of Living"

Punch Brothers, "Julep"

Emmylou Harris & Rodney Crowell, "The Traveling Kind"

Jason Isbell, "24 Frames"

Best Bluegrass Album

Dale Ann Bradley, Pocket Full of Keys

Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley, Before the Sun Goes Down

Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, In Session

Ralph Stanley & Friends, Man of Constant Sorrow

The Steeldrivers, The Muscle Shoals Recordings

Best Blues Album

Cedric Burnside Project, Descendants of Hill Country

Shemekia Copeland, Outskirts of Love

Buddy Guy, Born to Play Guitar

Bettye LaVette, Worthy

John Primer & Various Artists, Muddy Waters 100

Best Folk Album

Norman Blake, Wood, Wire & Words

Béla Fleck & Abigail Washburn, Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn

Rhiannon Giddens, Tomorrow Is My Turn

Patty Griffin, Servant of Love

Glen Hansard, Didn't He Ramble

Nominees for the the 58th grammy awards ceremony set to air February 16 2016 has been announced.

American rap artiste, Kendrick Lamar leads the pack of nominees with 11 nominations and is closely followed by Pop sensation, Taylor Swift and fast rising,music group,The Weekend with seven nominations.

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