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Family announces funeral rites for culture scholar, Wale Adeniran

The family of Dr. Adewale Olufunmilayo Adeniran has unveiled the funeral rites of the academic, culture advocate-scholar and human rights activist, who transited to eternal glory on July 25, 2026 at the age of 82. According to the release, the 2-day final rites of passage for the renowned bilingual scholar will begin with a Christian Wake on Wednesday, September 23…

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King Sunny Adé at 80: six decades of Nigerian musical innovation, global acclaim and cultural preservation

By Damilola Peter Olatade/Lecturer, Lagos State University Sunday Adeniyi Adegeye, known as King Sunny Adé, is 80 this year. He has devoted more than 60 years of his life to influencing Nigeria’s popular music and promoting the unique sounds of jùjú music. Jùjú is a Nigerian musical tradition that combines intricate rhythms, percussion, guitars, talking drums, call-and-response and Yoruba oral…

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NSCIA convenes National Prayer for Nigeria Sept 30, holds General Assembly on Oct 1st

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), under the leadership of its President-General and Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has announced the convening of a Special National Prayer for the peace, stability and progress of Nigeria on Wednesday, 30 September 2026, at the Abuja National Mosque Complex. The Special National Prayer for Nigeria, scheduled to…

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Paul C Nwabuikwu: Okonjo-Iweala’s henchman, revolution, marijuana and other stories, By Omoyele Sowore

Paul C Nwabuikwu, a longtime communications lieutenant of Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has written a lengthy piece in thisdaylive.com attempting to explain why Nigerians supposedly do not take my presidential candidacy seriously. Before dealing with his arguments, however, readers deserve to know where this sermon is coming from. Nwabuikwu served twice as Special Adviser to two-time Nigeria’s Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala,…

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MUSWEN wishes UI’s first female Bursar Mariam Zakariyah impactful tenure

The Muslim Ummah of South-West Nigeria (MUSWEN) has congratulated Mrs. Mariam Adetoun Zakariyah on her assumption of office as the 10th Bursar and first female occupant of the position at the University of Ibadan (UI), wishing her a successful and impactful tenure. Zakariyah formally assumed office on September 20, 2026, following her appointment by the University’s Governing Council at its…

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