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29Apr By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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King Sunny Ade Speaks Exclusively To Sharpedgenews.com, Debunks Kidnap Rumors: “I Am Safe, Grateful For Nigerians’ Concern”

Legendary Juju musician, King Sunny Ade, has categorically denied rumors of his alleged kidnapping, assuring Nigerians and fans worldwide that he is safe, healthy, and still pursuing his music career. Speaking exclusively to Sharpedgenews.com via a phone call facilitated by his wife, Mrs. Bose Olubo Adegeye, King Sunny Ade (real name Sunday Adeniyi Adegeye) dismissed the widespread speculation about his safety. The rumors, which gained traction after social media posts by one of his daughters, had sparked anxiety among fans and the public. “Nobody kidnapped me. I pray, as I don’t want anybody to kidnap me. I believe the whole world is in love with me. This is me, King Sunny Ade,” the 78-year-old music icon stated. He further expressed gratitude for the outpouring of concern, s...

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29Apr By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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PCC CHIEF COMMISSIONER, ABUBAKAR, VISITS KENYAN OMBUDSMAN, SEEKS CLOSER TIES

The Honourable Chief Commissioner of the Public Complaints Commission (PCC), Honourable Bashir Abubakar, MFR, on Monday met with the leadership of Kenya’s Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ) in Nairobi. The Chief Commissioner who was received by the CAJ Vice Chairperson and Access to Information Commissioner, Mrs. Dorothy Jemator, on behalf of the Chairman Mr. Charles Dulo, said the high-level visit was aimed at strengthening partnership between both institutions, particularly in the areas of public complaints management, legal frameworks, and the use of technology for efficient service delivery. He also stressed the need for knowledge-sharing on best practices in alternative dispute resolution mechanisms to enhance accountability and good governance. During the meeting, Abub...

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29Apr By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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EFCC arrests wanted Achimugu at Abuja airport

A prominent business executive and socialite, Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.According to a statement by her legal team on Tuesday, Achimugu was taken into custody at around 5am shortly after voluntarily arriving in Nigeria from London.The arrest came less than 24 hours after a Federal High Court in Abuja presided over by Justice I.E. Ekwo, ordered her to present herself before the EFCC on Tuesday.The court also directed the anti-graft agency to produce her in court on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.Reacting to the development, Achimugu’s lawyer, Chikaosolu Ojukwu (SAN), criticised the arrest, noting that his client willingly returned to the country.“Aisha Achimugu, who arrived voluntarily from London, was arrested by the EFCC. She has...

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29Apr By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Deltans are wise..We are not cowards!….We see through the lies… Victor Ojei

The former State, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Civil Societies and NGOs, to Governor Sherrif Oborevwori, Comrade Victor Ojei has latched those government appointees who are justify the defection of the governor , his predecessor and others to the All Progressive Congress. In a Press Statement, he said deltans are wise and not cowards and can see the lies in their reasons of decamping Taking a swipe at the governor hordes of political appointees who are justify the decision to decamp, he said they cannot hide from the truth which is glaring to all Deltans. "Once again, the shameless agents of deceit have crawled out to defend the indefensible. Dr. (Barr.) Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, the Director-General of Delta State Orientation and Communication Bureau, has been bu...

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29Apr By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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CIPMN set to transform examination process with AI technology

L-R: Registrar General/CEO, CIPMN, Mr Henry Mbadiwe; and Founder/CEO, Simplified IQ after signing an MoU, in Abuja on Monday. By Deborah Ifeanyi/ Lucy Ogalue The Chartered Institute of Project Management of Nigeria (CIPMN) says it is set to transform its examination process through partnership with a U.S.-based firm, Simplify IQ. Mr Henry Mbadiwe, Registrar-General of CIPMN, announced this on Monday in Abuja at a news conference during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the company. Mbadiwe said that the initiative, which involved integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into the examination and marking processes, would enhance the integrity and efficiency of assessments as part of the institute’s digital transformation drive. “What this means is that w...

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28Apr By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Seaman Global Project Limited to collaborate in the Diplomatic Conference

Abuja, Nigeria – April 28, 2025 — Seaman Global Project Limited, Nigeria’s leading real estate company, is set to collaborate for the Diplomatic Conference as the headline sponsor for the prestigious Diplomatic Conference scheduled to take place on June 19, 2025, in Abuja, Nigeria. The Diplomatic Conference is a landmark event bringing together diplomats, ambassadors, foreign affairs officials, policymakers, legislators, foreign policy professionals, stakeholders, and emerging leaders. The conference aims to advance Nigeria’s Foreign Policy Agenda, anchored on the 4Ds of Foreign Policy: Democracy, Development, Demography, and Diaspora. Speaking to journalists in Abuja, the Convener of the Diplomatic Conference, Amb. Augustine Igweshi, stated that the gathering will foster high-le...

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28Apr By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Presidency, EdTech partner to boost Nigerian talent

The Office of the Special Assistant to the President on Capacity Development has partnered with an EdTech platform, Stability and Sustenance, to harness the talent potential inherent in Nigerians. Mr Sadiq Rabiu, the Special Assistant to the President on Capacity Development, announced the partnership during a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday. He stated that the partnership aims to advance the ongoing National Capacity Development Training Initiative, a flagship programme of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Rabiu explained that the initiative seeks to empower one million Nigerians across the six geo-political zones by 2025. “The One Million Capacity Development Training Initiative is a national effort launched under President Tinubu’s administration as part of the Ren...

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28Apr By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Nasarawa Gov. commends women title holders for humanitarian commitment

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Governor of Nasarawa State, Alhaji Abdullahi Sule, has commended the Association of Women Traditional Title Holders in Nigeria (AWTTHN) for its readiness to collaborate and carry out humanitarian activities. He lauded the association’s commitment to improving the country through various initiatives. Sule expressed his appreciation during his remarks at the inauguration of the newly elected executives of AWTTHN and the inauguration of their endowment fund-raising on Saturday in Abuja. He was represented by the Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Mrs Margaret Elayo. The new executives of AWTTHN include Hajia Zainab Jibril (Sarauniyar Loko) as President, Mrs Costy Princess (Bass Henshaw Eyo) as Vice President, and Princess Nikky Ony...

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27Apr By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Yoruba Leader Backs DSS Call For Community Self-Defense As Insecurity Rises

Victoria Omodara, President of Omoluabi Family and Yeye Dara Group has endorsed the Department of State Services director’s call for Nigerians to take proactive steps in defending themselves as security agencies grapple with rising threats from terrorists, bandits and kidnappers. Omodara in a press conference held in Ibadan said that the remarks by DSS Director General Adeola Ajayi, who acknowledged that security forces are overwhelmed, reflect the “harsh reality on the ground.” She also cited similar warnings by Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Christopher Musa and elder statesman TY Danjuma, who have urged communities to organize for their own protection. “This collective voice from our security leadership underscores the urgent need for communities to organize and safeguard themsel...

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26Apr By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NBTE Conducts Quality Assurance on Gboko Polytechnic

The National Board for Technical Education(NBTE) North Central zone, conducted accreditation and quality assurance on Gboko Polytechnic in Benue state. Dr Benjamin Achiatar, Proprietor, Gboko Polytechnic received the Director, NBTE North-Central Representative, Ms Chidinma Helen and Dr Yilleng Titus on the three-day tour conducted between 21 April to April 23, 2025. Dr Benjamin Achiatar, Proprietor, Gboko Polytechnic(Left) Ms Chidinma Helen, Director, North -Central Representative, and Dr Yilleng Moses Titus, NBTE Team Leader(Right) At the plenary session, the NBTE team presented publications to the institution’s management, urging them to embrace the National Skills Qualification Framework. The Management of Gboko Polytechnic were also urged to prepare additional facilities a...

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26Apr By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Coalition urges capital access for women entrepreneurs

By Aderogba George A coalition of women entrepreneurs has called on tiers of government and financial institutions to unlock access to capital for women-led businesses to enable their growth. The appeal was made in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja by the coalition’s Head of Media, Ms. Hannatu-Asheloge Osifeso, who noted that a campaign had been launched in support of this cause. The coalition urged Nigeria’s most influential financial stakeholders to take immediate and structural steps to improve access to finance for women entrepreneurs. The group called on government and financial institutions to reserve 40 per cent of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) loans for women and to implement gender-responsive financing reforms. The coalition stated that women entreprene...

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26Apr By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Nasarawa Assembly draws battle line with Gov. Sule’s SSA on SDGs over disrespect to the institution.

"… frowns at his refusal to appear before the house committee on budget assessment, sets to discuss his fate at the plenary next week…" Just few days ago, the Secretary to the Nasarawa State Government SSG, Dr. Shuaibu Labaran Magaji sent a strong warning to the members of the State Executive Council to ensure that they all appear before the House of Assembly to defend their 2025 budget and respect the institution as an arm of government. According to the SSG, no Commissioner in the State is more busier than myself, therefore you have no any reason not to honour the invitation of the House. "I will appear before the State Assembly 100 times if they invited me 100 times" Dr Magaji said. It would be also recalled that the present Commissioner for Youths and Sports Hon. Kwanta Ya...

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26Apr By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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TUC urges Tinubu to tackle unemployment, insecurityUnemployment

By Joan Nwagwu The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has called on President Bola Tinubu to give priority attention to employment generation, insecurity and rising inflation in the country. Mr Festus Osifo, President of TUC made the appeal at the first Quadrennial Delegates Conference and 20th Anniversary of the congress in Abuja, on Friday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the conference is themed, ‘The Future of Work- Ensuring Fair Labour Practices and Economic Justice in a Digital Era,’ Osifo said that the current economic difficulties in the country have grossly affected workers. He attributed insecurity, particularly in Plateau, Benue and Borno.for the skyrocketing food prices in the country. “Farmers want to preserve their lives because when they go to farms, thei...

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26Apr By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Climate Change: NLC seeks inclusion of critical voices in policy formulation

By Joan Nwagwu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has urged the Federal Government to include critical voices in national climate change policy formulations. Mr Emmanuel Ugboaja, General Secretary, NLC, made the call at the opening session of the Post COP 29 Review meeting held on Friday in Abuja. The meeting was organisedby the NLC Climate Change, Green Jobs and Just Transition Programme with the support of the International Labour Organisation (ILO). Ugboaja, represented by Mr Ismali Bello, Assistant General Secretary, NLC said such critical voices include the trade unions, women, youths, employees of labour’s and persons living with disabilities, among others. He said that such inclusion would help address the problem of climate injustice happening in the country. “Th...

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23Apr By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Adewoyin Assumes IPMAN Presidency, Calls For Healing And Collaboration Among Petroleum Marketers

Chief Kolawole Adewoyin, the newly affirmed National President of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), on Wednesday pledged sweeping reforms and renewed unity within the organization. Adewoyin who addressed members during a press conference at the hall of University of Ibadan Hotel, assured them that his administration would reposition IPMAN for improved performance and address longstanding challenges. “Today, I stand before you not only as the newly affirmed President of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, but also as a firm believer in the rule of law, due process and the strength of our democratic institutions.” “The Supreme Court of our great nation has spoken and, with that, justice has been served. I am humbled by this ...

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23Apr By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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BREAKING: Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori Dumps PDP, Defects To APC

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta has formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the All Progress Congress, APC. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that with this development all speculation about Gov. Oborevwori’s defecting to the APC has been put to rest.Online newspaper subscription Announcing the defection in Asaba on Wednesday, Sen James Manager, who addressed the press after a meeting of the PDP stakeholders in Government House said a formal declaration would be made on Monday. He said that the governor’s defection to the ruling party was for the interest and the overall development of Delta state. According to Manager, the entire PDP structures in the state had been collapsed to the APC. Given the current development, Delta State is now an APC st...

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23Apr By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Mycare Life Foundation holds Strategic Engagement with Prince Edward of Prince 7 Youth Development

We had a productive meeting with Prince Edward, the President and Founder of Prince 7 Youth Development, who also doubles as the Managing Director/CEO of EddyLiz Printz Xpress Limited—a renowned media coverage company. The purpose of the meeting was to establish a strategic partnership, explore areas of collaboration, and formally invite him to participate as a guest speaker in the upcoming Youth & Creativity Initiative – Good Governance Advocacy. Prince Edward is a visionary young leader with an inspiring commitment to youth empowerment and development. His capacity to mobilize and uplift people around him is truly commendable. Through Prince 7 Youth Development, he has empowered countless youths across Africa, equipping them with tools, knowledge, and opportunities to thrive. ...

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23Apr By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Gold Price Hits $3,500 First Time Ever

Gold reached $3,500 an ounce for the first time Tuesday, as US President Donald Trump’s tariffs and verbal attack against the Federal Reserve sent investors snapping up the safe haven asset. The precious metal reached an all-time high $3,500.10 an ounce before pulling back to $3,467.87. Gold has hit a series of record highs in recent weeks as investors seek refuge amid a weakening dollar and following sharp losses across stock markets. Trump’s tariffs have sparked a trade war with China, the world’s second biggest economy after the United States. Gold is up more than 30 percent since the start of the year. The “rally reflects ongoing recession fears in the US economy and heightened political tensions, especially as President Donald Trump continues to attack Federal Reserve Cha...

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23Apr By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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WHO Announces Plans To Downsize Amid U.S. Funding Cuts

The World Health Organization chief acknowledged Tuesday that US funding cuts had left the UN agency with a huge budget gap, forcing it to slash operations and lay off staff. “The sudden drop in income has left us with a large salary gap and no choice but to reduce the scale of our work and workforce,” Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told member states, according to a transcript of his opening remarks. The United Nations health agency has been bracing for the planned full withdrawal of the United States — traditionally its largest donor by far — next January. US President Donald Trump’s administration has meanwhile also refused to pay agreed membership fees — called assessed contributions — for 2024 and 2025, even as it has frozen virtually all US foreign aid, including vast assistanc...

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21Apr By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Nasarawa: Lawmaker Hon. Nana doles out millions of naira for scholarship

"… as he targets 100 students of higher institutions, scholarship covers from year one of schooling to graduation…" Member representing Keffi West constituency at the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Ibrahim Aliyu Nana, has launched a scholarship scheme for students of tertiary institutions in his constituency. The first phase of the scheme was launched with 43 students where 17 are students of School of Health Technology Keffi while 26 are students of Nasarawa State University Keffi respectively and the scholarship covers from the start of their academic studies till completion of their tertiary education and graduation. Hon. Nana, APC, the Chairman, House Committee on Pilgrims Welfare launched the Scheme Saturday in Keffi LGA. He said that the gesture was borne out of ...

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