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30Sep By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Araba Of Ibadanland Congratulates Oba Ladoja On His Successful Coronation Rites

The Araba and Oluisese of Ibadanland, Araba Ifalere Odegbemi Odegbola II, has warmly congratulated His Imperial Majesty, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja Arusa I, on his successful coronation rites. On behalf of all Isese worshippers in Ibadan and throughout Oyo State, Araba Odegbola expressed deep joy and high hopes for the future under Oba Ladoja’s leadership. Araba praised Oba Ladoja’s long-standing commitment and dedicated service to the people of Ibadanland. He expressed unwavering confidence that the new Olubadan’s reign will herald an era of peace, unity, and sustainable development for Ibadanland. “The successful coronation rites of His Imperial Majesty, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja Arusa I, mark a historic and promising chapter for our beloved city,” Araba Odegbola stated. ...

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30Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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CSO seeks investigation into alleged age falsification at Quarantine Service

By NAN A group, The Generation Citizen for Better Leadership Initiative has called on the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security and Head of Civil Service of the Federation to investigate the alleged age falsification at Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS) This is contained in a statement signed by the group’s Public Relation Officer, Mr Johnson Daniel on Monday in Abuja. According to him, the Initiative has persistently alerted the Office of the Head of Service and the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security about credible allegations of age falsification by senior officials in the NAQS. “The alleged falsifications have triggered widespread concerns among Veterinary Doctors in NAQS, who face stalled career progression due to certain directors unlawfully extend...

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29Sep By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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IPMAN President Calls On Aliko Dangote To Collaborate With Unions For Nigeria’s Petroleum Industry Stability

The National President of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Chief Dr. Kolawole Adewoyin, has called on billionaire industrialist Aliko Dangote to cooperate fully with the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), and other key stakeholders in the petroleum sector to safeguard the interests of Nigerians. Speaking on the disagreement between Dangote and the unions, Chief Adewoyin underscored the urgent need for Dangote to set aside any differences with the unions and commit to constructive dialogue. He warned that continued disputes could negatively impact ordinary Nigerians, who will ultimately bear the brunt of disruptions in the petroleum industry. ...

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29Sep By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Real Estate Guru Prince Gbolagade Adeyemi Congratulates Oba Ladoja

The Chief Executive Officer of Mich Royal Company Limited, Prince Gbolagade Adeyemi (JP), has extended heartfelt congratulations to His Imperial Majesty Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja on his coronation as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. Prince Adeyemi, speaking on behalf of His Imperial Majesty Oba Wahab Oyedotun, the Orangun Ile-Ila, and all Ila indigenes residing in Ibadan, described the emergence of Oba Ladoja as the new Olubadan as a divine appointment ordained by God. He expressed optimism that under Oba Ladoja’s wise and benevolent leadership, Ibadanland would experience peace, progress, and unity. Prince Adeyemi said that both Ila-Orogun and Ibadan share a history of cordial relations and prayed that Almighty God would grant the new Olubadan long life, good health, strength, ...

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29Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Princess Dr. Victoria Ibokette Decorated as AU Agenda 2063 Ambassador, Inducted Fellow of ICRPC

By Genesis ogiri Abuja, Nigeria – The Federal Capital Territory came alive in grandeur as Princess Dr. Victoria Ibokette, humanitarian, philanthropist, and visionary leader, was officially decorated as an Ambassador for the African Union Agenda 2063 Assembly and proudly inducted as a FELLOW of the Institute for Crisis Resolution, Peacebuilding, and Conciliation (ICRPC). The colourful investiture ceremony, staged at the illustrious Novare Mall, Wuse Zone 5, was nothing short of historic. A distinguished gathering of diplomats, senior military officers, academics, civil society leaders, entrepreneurs, and cultural icons converged to honour a woman whose name is fast becoming synonymous with impact, resilience, and continental vision. Draped in her queenly aura and crowned with a le...

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28Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Dr. Chinedu Ogwus witnesses Historic MOU Signing Between European Cultural Center and ISD in Abuja

By Genesis Ogiri Abuja, Nigeria — Chartered Engineer (CEng, UK) and ECOWAS Youth Ambassador, Dr. Chinedu Ogwus, played a prominent role at the landmark signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the European Cultural Center and the International Society of Diplomats (ISD), held at the Kapital Hotel in Asokoro, Abuja. The high-profile event, part of the United Nations World Tourism Day celebrations, convened global diplomats, ambassadors, policymakers, industry leaders, and diaspora influencers to explore the intersection of tourism, diplomacy, and sustainable development. For Dr. Ogwus, the occasion marked a strategic alignment of cultural diplomacy and youth-driven transformation. His presence underscored the rising impact of African thought leaders in leveraging tou...

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27Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Amb. Izuka Elkanah Okeke Champions Cyber Diplomacy at ICRPC 14th Induction in Abuja

By Genesis ogiri Abuja, Nigeria — September 2025Renowned cybersecurity strategist and thought leader, Dr. Izuka Elkanah Okeke, has once again placed Nigeria at the center of the global cyber diplomacy conversation. Known for his deep expertise in digital policy and peacebuilding frameworks, Dr. Okeke used the platform of the Institute of Cyber Security Professionals’ (ICRPC) 14th Dual Membership Induction and Training Ceremony in Abuja to champion Cyber Diplomacy and Confidence-Building Measures (CBMs) as urgent instruments for securing peace in the digital era. Speaking to an audience of policymakers, cybersecurity experts, and industry leaders at the Novare Mall, Wuse Zone 5, Abuja, Dr. Izuka Elkanah Okeke delivered a thought-provoking address that underscored the urgent need for ...

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26Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Economic reforms: CBW-Africa wants other countries to emulate Nigeria

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Continental President of Commonwealth Business Women Africa (CBW-AFRICA), Mrs Ngozi Oyewole, has called on other developing countries of the world to emulate the reforms and policies of President Bola Tinubu. Oyewole made this known during her presentation at US/Africa Trade and Business Network, Inc meeting, at the sidelines of the 2025 United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) currently going in New York City. This is contained in a statement Oyewole signed and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Abuja. According to her, Nigeria today stands at a decisive turning point, adding that the call for industrialisation, stronger value chains and deeper trade integration is not just urgent, but essential. She explained th...

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26Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Women Awake Scholarship rolls out across FCT schools as Barrister Anazodo begins full implementation.

By Genesis ogiri Abuja, Nigeria – With the grace of royalty and the heart of a mother, Princess Anazodo Awunor, fondly known as Big Mummy, has unfurled the full implementation of the Women Awake Scholarship Program, fulfilling her bold promise to sponsor 24 children from primary school to university. The initiative, which has already touched eight L.E.A. primary schools across the Federal Capital Territory, is fast becoming a symbol of what purposeful leadership, vision, and compassion can achieve. At every school she visited, the Princess was received not just as a benefactor, but as a royal emblem of hope whose presence inspired joy, gratitude, and renewed faith in the power of education. The journey began at L.E.A. Primary School, Jahi/Kado Kuchi, where Kabiru Awual’s drea...

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26Sep By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Ladoja Crowned As 44th Olubadan Of Ibadanland

Rashidi Ladoja, a former Governor of Oyo State, has ascended the throne as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. His coronation took place at the revered Ose Meji Temple, located in the Ibadan South-East Local Government Area. Before this, he received the symbolic Akoko leaf, an essential rite of passage, at the Labosinde Compound in Oja’ba, marking his traditional induction. The final ceremonial honour, the official presentation of the staff and instrument of office, will be conducted by Governor Seyi Makinde at the Mapo Hall, sealing Ladoja’s transition into his royal role. Governor Makinde made an early return from his scheduled leave to personally attend and supervise the coronation of Oba Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. At the Oyo State House of Assembly’s plenary s...

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24Sep By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Media Guru Alaba Adebisi Congratulates Oba Rashidi Ladoja

Media expert and human rights activist, Alaba Adebisi has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Oba Rashidi Ladoja on his forthcoming coming coronation as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. Adebisi, a distinguished member of the Adebisi Idikan dynasty, is a prominent public relations specialist, international writer, and publisher of TheDispatch. He described the coming of Oba Ladoja as a pivotal moment for Ibadanland and its people, emphasizing the new monarch’s potential to promote unity, peace, and development within the community. “I warmly congratulate Oba Rashidi Ladoja on his emergence as new Olubadan. His leadership arrives at a critical time when Ibadan and Oyo State are in great need of a visionary traditional ruler to foster peace, unity, and sustainable progress,” A...

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24Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Amb. Ekwutoziam Chinedu Ogwus Bags Africa UK Best Women’s Boutique Awards in London

By Genesis Ogiri London — Ambassador Ogwus Ekwutoziam Ashiedu, Chief Executive Officer of Ekash Collections, was officially decorated with the Best Women’s Wear Boutique Award at the Africa–UK Trade & Investment Conference & Awards 2025, held at the illustrious Royal National Hotel, London, alongside Africa’s finest business icons. Ekash Collections, a fast-growing fashion and lifestyle brand located in Lekki Lagos, has become a choice destination for style-conscious Nigerians, offering a curated range of elegant yet affordable clothing and accessories; its presence in the heart of one of Lagos’ most vibrant districts underscores Lekki’s reputation as a hub for creativity, entrepreneurship, and fashion-forward enterprises. The week-long event, organized by the Busines...

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24Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Rising Above Divisions: A Call to World Leaders at the 80th UN General Assembly

By Augustine Igweshi As the world’s leaders converge on New York for the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, humanity stands at a crossroads. The theme of this session, anchored in the Pact for the Future, places welcome emphasis on security, youth, and gender-issues that are inseparable from our shared destiny. The stakes could not be higher. Wars and violent conflicts rage in multiple regions, displacing millions and sowing cycles of hatred. The climate emergency is intensifying, pushing vulnerable communities into poverty, migration, and insecurity. Inequalities are widening between rich and 6 women, powerful and marginalized threatening the very fabric of societies. And yet, amid these mounting challenges, global governance appears increasingly fragmented, wi...

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24Sep By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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Group demands accountability on governance in Enugu State

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Concerned Citizens Of Enugu State, a Socio-Political Group, has called for accountability, transparency and probity from the state government in handling projects and governance. The Convener of the Group, Mr Chukwunonye Okereke made the call in Abuja on Tuesday, at a news conference. Okereke said that the call had become expidient, as it appeared that the state was under siege, not from armed invaders, but reckless contract awards, abandoned promises, and growing weight of unaccountable debts. He alleged that under the Smart Schools Projects, billions of naira were released without due process, yet classrooms remained unfurnished and children stranded. “Where are the 260 schools that were promised, why would the government pay in money into a b...

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24Sep By Felix ShammahNo Comments

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Chinedu Ogwus Advocates for Climate-Smart Investment at Africa–UK Conference in London

Dr. Chinedu Ogwus, Chartered European Engineer, Diplomat, and Head of Purchasing with TotalEnergies EP Nigeria Limited, unveiled a bold climate-smart investment agenda at the Africa–UK Trade and Investment Conference in London on Saturday. His keynote address, delivered at the illustrious Royal National Hotel and met with sustained applause, was hailed as a defining moment for Africa’s economic future, positioning the continent’s youth and resources at the heart of a global green transformation. Speaking on the theme, “Green Trade and Climate-Smart Investment: A Shared Agenda for Africa and the UK,” Dr. Ogwus captured the attention of an audience of policymakers, investors, and international business leaders from both regions with a message that was at once urgent, visionary, and de...

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23Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Cross-border collaboration, data accuracy, key to unlock Africa’s natural resources-Okwuosa

By Emmanuella Anokam Dr Emeka Okwuosa, Chairman and Group CEO, Oilserv Group, has reiterated the need for cross-border collaboration and data accuracy as tools to unlocking Africa’s prosperity in natural resources. Okwuosa spoke at a Local Content Plenary Session, co-hosted by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and the Ghana Petroleum Commission, at the just concluded African Oil Week (AOW) in Accra, Ghana. The session has its theme as “Cross-border Projects and Knowledge Exchange.” Okwuosa, in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, while emphasising on continental synergy, opted for visa restriction relaxation for professionals across African borders, to promote personnel exchange, skills transfer and rapid project mobilisation. Okwuosa, represented by...

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22Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Chinedu Ogwus Bags Africa–UK Best Procurement Practices Award in London, Champions Green Trade and Climate-Smart Investment

By Genesis Ogiri Eur Ing (Amb.) Dr. Chinedu Ogwus, an accomplished European engineer, diplomat, and global development reformer, has once again placed Africa firmly on the international stage. On Saturday, September 20, at the Royal National Hotel, London, he was honored with the prestigious Africa–UK Best Procurement Practices Champion Award during the Africa–UK Trade and Investment Conference and Awards 2025. But beyond the honor, it was his keynote address that electrified the gathering. Speaking on the theme, “Green Trade and Climate-Smart Investment: A Shared Agenda for Africa and the UK,” Dr. Ogwus captured the attention of policymakers, investors, and business leaders from both regions with a message that was at once urgent, visionary, and deeply practical. “Green trade is...

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21Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Polio survivor seeks system for rehab, empowerment, accessibility

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer A polio survivor, Ms. Sussan Ihuoma, has called on all levels of government to establish systems that support rehabilitation, sustainable empowerment, and accessibility for polio survivors across Nigeria. She made the appeal during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on the sidelines of a Special Fellowship on Polio, organised by the Rotary Club of Abuja Central Business District. Ihuoma, a Gender and Social Inclusion Advocate, proudly identified as a polio survivor for 44 years and said she championed inclusion wherever she found herself, especially for persons with disabilities. “I call on the government to implement inclusive policies and systems that guarantee rehabilitation, sustainable empowerment, and accessibility for polio surv...

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20Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Bayelsa set to Host National Bodybuilding Championship in October

By Victor Okoye Bayelsa is set to host the Amateur Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation Nigeria (ABBFN) Ultimate Night of Champions from Oct. 3rd to Oct. 5th at the Chief D.S.P. Alamieyeseigha Banquet Hall in Yenagoa. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event is being organised under the patronage of Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa. According to the organisers, over N2 million in cash prizes and consolation awards will be won at the event. According to the organisers, over N2 million in cash prizes and consolation awards would be won at the event. Mr Elekima Soye, President of ABBFN, told NAN that the competition would serve as a qualifier for the IFBB Mr. Universe Championship, scheduled for Oct. 11 in Lagos. Elekima said that top Nigerian bodybuilders, physique...

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20Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Church blesses FCT residents with free medical outreach

By lucy Ogalue The Family Worship Centre, Gudu branch, Abuja, on Saturday celebrated its fourth anniversary with a free medical outreach for residents of the community. Pastor Steve Oricha, the Branch Pastor, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the programme also marked one year since the congregation moved to its permanent site. According to Oricha, the outreach was designed to attend to the “total man”, offering a combination of medical services and welfare support. “There is a pharmaceutical desk, a laboratory session, a dental section and an eye-care unit where people are being attended to. “After the checks, participants are given raw food such as rice, beans, and garri to take home,” he said. Oricha said that the gesture was inspired by the need to give back...

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