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Why Nigeria Must Link Democracy With Economic Transform

10.04.2026

Former President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday called for a strategic alignment of democratic governance with sound economic policies to ensure long-term sustainability of Nigeria’s political system. He made the call at the national convening and launch of a research report by the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation (GJF) in Abuja. Jonathan urged policy makers to move beyond mere...

‘Eze Ndigbo’ Title Outside Igboland Invalid, Says Ohanaeze

10.04.2026

The pan-Igbo sociocultural organization Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide President-General John Azuta-Mbata yesterday declared the conferment of the title “Eze Ndigbo” outside Igboland invalid, warning that sanctions would be imposed on violators. Azuta-Mbata made the declaration during the Ime-Obi meeting in Enugu, stating that the apex Igbo body, in collaboration with the Southeast Council of Traditional Rulers,...

I’m Babalawo, Practised Ifa For 18 Years –9ice Reveals

10.04.2026

Veteran Nigerian singer, Akande Abolore Adegbola Alexander, popularly known as 9ice, has sparked intense conversation online after publicly declaring his faith as a practitioner of Ifa. The “Gongo Aso” singer revealed during a recent event that he has been a Babalawo (Ifa priest) for over 18 years. He admitted that he chose to keep his...

Robbers Cut Off Teacher’s Hand In Kano

10.04.2026

Suspected motorcycle robbers have severed the hand of a teacher, Isah Sallama, during a violent attack in Bunkure Local Government Area of Kano State. A statement issued by the Secretary for Public Enlightenment, Rano Emirate Council, Nasiru Habu Faragai, said that incident occurred on Wednesday night along the Funkuyi road under the Buran district. Faragai...

Court Clears Isabella Mimie Oshodin, Hubby’s Firm

10.04.2026

A Federal High Court in Abuja has acquitted and discharged Mrs. Isabella Mimie Oshodin and Bob Oshodin Organisation Ltd of all counts in a high-profile money laundering case, declaring that the prosecution failed to prove the allegations beyond reasonable doubt. In his judgement, Justice James Kolawole Omotosho held that the prosecution did not establish the...

Tinubu Launches Platform To Connect FG With Entrepreneurs

10.04.2026

President Bola Tinubu yesterday launched the Renewed Hope Enterprise Bridge Initiative. The platform is aimed at creating a structured and sustained channel of engagement between the Federal Government and entrepreneurs. According to Tinubu, while there has been a quiet disconnect between policymakers and those who must navigate the policies daily, the initiative aims to address...

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