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Stakeholders Endorse Limit of Eight Individuals Per Day For Ifá Initiations

To curb the rampant abuse of Ifá initiations and ensure due process, stakeholders at the Ifá Disciplinary and Reformation Summit have agreed that Ifá Priests/Diviners (Babalawos) must henceforth limit initiations to eight individuals per day. The decision came during the summit, organized by the International Forum of Araba and Oluwo, held on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at the House of Chiefs, Secretariat, in Ibadan, Oyo State. Critical stakeholders—including Arabas/Oluwos and other prominent leaders—voiced their views on the issue. While some favoured two individuals per day and others suggested four or six, the Forum settled on eight. His Eminence, Araba Àgbáyé/Olúìsèse Awodotun Owolabi Aworeni Makoranwale II, explained that the limit aims to address misconduct and restore i...

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Adewoyin, IPMAN National President, Congratulates Comrade Mathias Ote on His Election as National President of PTD

The National President of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Chief Dr. Kolawole Adewoyin has congratulated Comrade Mathias Otasukporo Ote on his unanimous election as National President of the Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) branch of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG). In his message, Adewoyin expressed profound confidence in Ote's ability to lead the vital transport sector amid ongoing industry challenges. "His wealth of experience, commitment to workers' welfare, and visionary approach position him perfectly to navigate the complexities of our industry," Adewoyin stated. "I have no doubt that under his stewardship, we will witness enhanced collaboration, improved safety standards, and more efficient transport operati...

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29Jan By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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First Lady bags honorary PhD in childhood education

By Joan Nwagwu The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has been awarded an honorary doctorate degree in Childhood Education by the Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ogun State. The honorary degree was conferred on Tinubu at the university’s 17th convocation ceremony held on Thursday in Ijebu-Ode. The university said the award recognised her lifelong commitment to education, teaching and the promotion of child development in Nigeria. Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun received a Doctor of Science degree in Education Management, while Former Governor of Ogun, Olusegun Osoba, was also honoured with a Doctor of Science degree in Political Science education. Tinubu, represented by the Vice President’s wife, Hajiya Nana Shettima, while speaking on behalf of other awardees, commend...

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29Jan By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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World’s First Yoruba Photorealistic And Longest AI Feature Film, Marks A New Era In Global Cinema

Mysterious Tech Studio, in collaboration with Yoruba Nollywood actress Tanwa Hameed (Asake Omogbajumo), has officially completed the world’s first and longest Yoruba photorealistic feature film co-created by artificial intelligence and live-action filmmaking—a groundbreaking milestone in world cinema. Titled ASIRI ILU AWON OSU (Mystery of Osu Land), Parts 1 and 2, the film runs over three hours. It represents a pioneering hybrid cinematic model where approximately 80% of the visuals are generated using artificial intelligence, while 20% comes from live-action performance and human direction. The project boldly demonstrates how emerging technology can expand the language of filmmaking without erasing human creativity. Developed between June and September 2025 after three intens...

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29Jan By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Quick rescue of 166 kidnapped Kurmin Wali Christian worshippers will address trust issues… CSW-N

The Christian Solidarity Worldwide Nigeria (CSW-N), has expressed great concerns over the continued hostage of 166 Christian worshippers kidnapped by bandits during worship in Kurmin Wali village, Kajuru LGA of Kaduna State. The worshippers have been held captive for more than a week since they were forcefully abducted on a Sunday (18/01/2026) during worship and CSW-N said that their quick rescue will help address the trust issue that was dented by the initial denial of the kidnapping by security agents. It may be recalled that 177 people were kidnapped on the said date from three churches in Kurmin Wali during their church service, though some later escaped. Although, officials initially denied the incident the following day, Monday 19th, the Police Force Public Relations Of...

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28Jan By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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SENATOR ORJI KALU RETURNS TO PLENARY AS SENATE TACKLES ELECTORAL REFORM AND HEALTH OVERHAUL

Following the festive recess, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu returned to the hallowed chambers of the Senate this week, transitioning from a moment of solemn remembrance for a fallen colleague to the high-stakes business of reshaping Nigeria legislative landscape. The session opened on a somber note as Kalu joined fellow lawmakers in a heartfelt tribute to the late Senator Godiya Akwashiki of Nasarawa North. Reflecting on Akwashiki dedication to the republic before his passing on December 31, Kalu offered prayers for his colleague repose, marking a poignant start to a legislative year defined by both duty and the weight of national loss. In today PLENARY, ​The momentum quickly shifted toward systemic reform as the Senate delved into the Electoral Act (Repeal and Enactment) Bill, 2026...

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28Jan By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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SENATOR PRINCE NED NWOKO PLEDGES ACTION-ORIENTED LEADERSHIP AS SENATE RESUMES

​As the Senate convened for its first sitting of the new year, Distinguished Senator Prince Ned Nwoko reaffirmed his commitment to the people of Delta North, framing the legislative session as a pivotal moment for tangible results. Stepping back into the chambers, Nwoko emphasized that leadership is a profound responsibility requiring more than just a presence; it demands a synergy of vision and unwavering action to address the nation pressing challenges. ​For Nwoko, the representative of Delta North, the year ahead is defined by a rigorous agenda centered on grassroots development and youth empowerment. He remains steadfast in his mission to ensure that the distinct voices of his constituents are not just heard, but are instrumental in shaping policy. By prioritizing huma...

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28Jan By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NATIONAL ASSEMBLY LEADERS JOIN APC IN WELCOMING PLATEAU GOVERNOR MUTFWANG

Leaders of the National Assembly on Tuesday joined party officials and supporters in Jos, the Plateau State capital, to officially welcome Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang into the All Progressives Congress (APC), the largest political party in Africa. The delegation was led by the Senate President and included the Deputy Senate President, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and other principal lawmakers. Their presence underscored the APC’s commitment to political unity, inclusiveness, and national development. In a post on his X handle, the Deputy Senate President said, “After our plenary, we went to Jos to join other leaders of our great party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), for the official welcoming of His Excellency, Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, into ou...

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28Jan By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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LGAN President, Exco Inaugural Kitty Tees Off New Era on Feb. 14

By Victor Okoye The Ladies’ Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) will host its inaugural kitty to usher in its president and the 2025 - 2027 executive council on Feb. 14 in Abuja. The event will be held at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Golf Club, NAF Base, Airport Road, marking the official start of activities under the new leadership. An onboarding retreat for LGAN leaders will precede the kitty on Friday, Feb. 13, at the same venue, beginning at 2 p.m. LGAN President, Mrs. Lami Ahmed said the programme symbolises unity, growth, and renewed commitment to women’s golf development nationwide. “This inaugural kitty represents a fresh chapter for LGAN, built on inclusiveness, professionalism, and shared passion for the game,” Ahmed said. She described the onboarding retreat...

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28Jan By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Six people presumed dead in private jet crash in US

All six people on board a private jet are thought to have died after the aircraft crashed in a snowstorm while taking off from Bangor International Airport in the US state of Maine.An initial report by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) had said seven people were killed and one was seriously injured in the crash on Sunday.In a later statement, Bangor airport said no-one on the Bombardier Challenger 600 "was transported to the hospital, and all on the flight are presumed to be deceased".The incident came as a winter storm barrelled across a large swathe of the US. Pilots had reportedly been struggling with visibility at the airport before the crash. The private jet went down at about 19:45 local time on Sunday (00:45 GMT on Monday), Bangor airport said.It added that "the iden...

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28Jan By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NCC approves six new internet service providers

No fewer than six new Internet Service Providers (ISPs) have been approved to operate in the country, effective January 1, 2026.This has therefore increased the number of NCC’s authorised ISPs to 231 from 225.The latest approval by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is aimed at intensifying competition in the industry.The newly licensed operators are Intellivision Technologies Limited, Granet Technologies Limited, Fibre Sonic Limited, Dasol Solution Services Limited, Boost ISP Limited, and Amazon Kuiper Nigeria Limited.Five of the companies are based in Lagos, while Granet Technologies Limited is headquartered in Owerri, Imo State, underscoring the continued concentration of broadband activity around Nigeria’s major commercial centres.Industry data indicate that most ISPs re...

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27Jan By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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FG warns employers against unsafe workplaces, vows prosecution for negligence

By Joan Nwagwu The Federal Government has warned employers against unsafe workplaces, pledging to prosecute negligence that endangers workers’ lives. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Alhaji Muhammad Dingyadi, gave the warning at the 2025 Safe Workplace Intervention Project (SWIP) Awards on Tuesday in Abuja. The event was organised by the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) in collaboration with the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association. It has the theme:“Together We Can Create a Safe Workplace.” Dingyadi, represented by the Minister of State for Labour, Mrs Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, described the initiative as timely and critical to workplace safety. He said workplace safety was both a legal and moral obligation of every employer in Nigeria. “Every ...

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27Jan By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NECA, NSITF call for sustained momentum on workplace safety nationwide

By Joan Nwagwu The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) and the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) have urged stakeholders to sustain efforts toward promoting safe and healthy workplaces nationwide. The call was made on Tuesday in Abuja at the 2025 NSITF-NECA Safe Workplace Intervention Project (SWIP) Awards and Interactive Enlightenment Fora. The 2025 SWIP programme was themed: “Together We Can Create a Safe Workplace.” NECA President, Dr Ifeanyi Okoye, said workplace safety had become a strategic business imperative critical to productivity, sustainability and national economic growth. “Workplace safety is no longer just a regulatory obligation; it is a strategic business necessity that protects human capital and enhances productivity. “Safe work...

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DHQ Confirms Coup Attempt Against Tinubu, Indicted Officers To Face Military Trial

The Defence Headquarters on Monday said 26 officers are to face trials for alleged coup plot.The military said investigations into alleged misconduct by some officers revealed claims of a plot to overthrow the government. In October 2025, the DHQ announced the arrest of 16 officers over acts of indiscipline and breaches of service regulations. Sahara Reporters reported on October 18 that the officers — ranging in rank from Captain to Brigadier General — were arrested by the Defence Intelligence Agency for allegedly holding secret meetings to topple the government. The platform also linked the cancellation of the October 1 Independence Day parade to the alleged plot. Reacting at the time, the former Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, said the pu...

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27Jan By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Over 400,000 Jostle For 50,000 Police Jobs- PSC

No fewer than 400,000 Nigerians have applied for 50,000 police constable positions nationwide.The Police Service Commission and the Nigeria Police Force disclosed this on Monday. However, the recruitment exercise has been extended by two weeks following low application numbers from some states, including Lagos. The extension was announced in a statement issued on Monday by the PSC’s Head of Protocol and Public Affairs, Mr Torty Kalu. According to the statement, the application portal, which opened on December 15, 2025, was initially scheduled to close on January 25, 2026, but will now remain open until February 8, 2026. Kalu explained that while over 400,000 applications had been received nationwide, the PSC and the NPF observed significant disparities in participation acr...

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Nipah virus outbreak in India triggers Asia airport screenings

An outbreak of the deadly Nipah virus in India's West Bengal state has sparked concern in parts of Asia, with some tightening screening measures at airports.Thailand has started screening passengers at three airports that receive flights from West Bengal. Nepal has also begun screening arrivals at Kathmandu airport and other land border points with India.Five healthcare workers in West Bengal were infected by the virus early this month, one of whom is in a critical condition. Some 110 people who were in contact with them have been quarantined.The virus can spread from animals to humans. It has a high death range – ranging from 40% to 75% – as there is no vaccine or medicine to treat it.What is the Nipah virus and what are its symptoms?The Nipah virus can be transmitted from animals, l...

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New Nigeria Tax Law: CRIRS engages stakeholders

Following the confusions which greeted the emergence of the new tax law, Cross River Internal Revenue Service (CRIRS), Tuesday, engaged stakeholders through a one day sensitisation meeting in order to boost their knowledge with clarifications and facts. The event which took place at Event 45, Douglas Avenue in Calabar, brought together tax consultants, accountants, tax practitioners, business men, market women, among others. Offering clarity on the contents of the new tax law, Executive Chairman, CRIRS, Prince Edwin Okon, disclosed that the federal government is harmonising and consolidating all taxes into nine, adding that local government revenue that were recognised by law have also been grouped into one, under the aegis of 'User Charges.' "The poor market women that are carry...

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27Jan By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Health Intervention : Pathfinder International, CLHFPA decorate Nasarawa Lawmaker Hon. Akwashiki as HPV Super Champion in the State.

Honour is said to be given to whom it is due, this perhaps explains why Hon. Solomon Yakubu Akwashiki, member representing Lafia Central Constituency at the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, has been honored and decorated as Human Pappiloma Virus HPV Super Champion in Nasarawa State. The decoration by an International Non-governmental Organization, Pathfinder International Nigeria in collaboration with Community Link for Health and Family Planning Advocacy, CLHFPA was in recognition of the Lawmaker's giant intervention in addressing the health needs of his people. Akwashiki, the Chairman, House Committee on Public Account was honored today in his office in Lafia where he appreciated the organization for finding him worthy for the honor and decoration. Akwashiki assured them o...

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27Jan By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Nasarawa Govt captures Bassa road in 2026 budget, says Speaker as Kokona LG stakeholders endorse him for Reps come 2027.

Speaker, Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Dr. Danladi Jatau, says that the state government, has captured the construction of Bassa road in the 2026 budget. Speaker Jatau, who represents Kokona West Constituency disclosed this when stakeholders of Bassa District, Kokona LGA visited him today in his office in Lafia. Dr. Jatau expressed optimism that Gov. Abdullahi Sule will construct Bassa road before the end of his tenure in 2027. " By God's grace, Bassa road will be constructed by His Excellency, Engr. Abdullahi Sule. " The Governor has always promised that Bassa road will be constructed before his tenure expires, and as a leader of his words, he will do it. " I want to assure you that by God's grace, Bassa road will be constructed" he said. The Speaker said that t...

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Ifá Disciplinary And Reformation Summit Set For Thursday In Ibadan

The International Forum of Araba and Oluwo will host the Ifá Disciplinary and Reformation Summit on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, in Ibadan to address misconduct and restore integrity to the ancient Yoruba divination practice. A statement by His Eminence, Araba Agbaye Oluisese Awodotun Owolabi Aworeni Makoranwale II, said the event aims to raise awareness, enforce discipline, and drive reforms among Ifá practitioners amid rising concerns over actions that tarnish the tradition's reputation. "Owing to the growing concern that Ifá practitioners are engaging in actions capable of tarnishing the image of the generality of Ifá practitioners, we decided to act by having this Ifá Disciplinary and Reformation Summit in Ibadan," Owolabi said in a statement. He added: "Issues like commercial ex...

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