# society news (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover society news. Page: Feed: --- ## [‘I Have My Appointment Letter’: Nwabueze Fires Back At ICPC Over Alleged Fake Made-in-Nigeria Agency](https://www.firstweeklymagazine.com/i-have-my-appointment-letter-nwabueze-fires-back-at-icpc-over-alleged-fake-made-in-nigeria-agency/) _2026-08-23 · firstweekly · First Weekly Magazine_ The controversy surrounding the National Brands Development and Made-in-Nigeria Special Project Office has deepened, with its National Coordinator and Executive Director, George Buchi Nwabueze, rejecting allegations that he established or operated a fake Federal Government agency. Nwabueze has produced what he described as his official letter of appointment from the Office of the Secretary to \[…\] ## [Osun: And The Credit Goes To The…](https://www.firstweeklymagazine.com/osun-and-the-credit-goes-to-the/) _2026-08-22 · Editor · First Weekly Magazine_ Dialogue With Nigeria By Akin Oshuntokun Going into reelection campaigns, incumbents are commonly burdened with propaganda deficit. Primarily, it has to do with the fact that opponents are the aspirational candidates running on the promises of meeting all public expectations. Whereas incumbents run on their records in office which are invariably a mixed bag of \[…\] ## [FAKE OSGF OFFICE SCANDAL: Nwabueze Built Nationwide Network Across 20 States, US, China](https://www.firstweeklymagazine.com/fake-osgf-office-scandal-nwabueze-built-nationwide-network-across-20-states-us-china/) _2026-08-22 · firstweekly · First Weekly Magazine_ The alleged fake National Brands Development and Made in Nigeria Special Project Office operated an elaborate network spanning 20 states across Nigeria and two foreign countries, with an acclaimed national coordinator, zonal directors, state coordinators and representatives in the United States and China. Checks by PUNCH Online on Saturday showed that the organisation’s website listed \[…\] ## [Kogi Govt Orders Investigation Into Deaths Of Four Family Members In Ihima](https://www.firstweeklymagazine.com/kogi-govt-orders-investigation-into-deaths-of-four-family-members-in-ihima/) _2026-08-22 · Editor · First Weekly Magazine_ The Kogi State Government has ordered an immediate investigation into the circumstances surrounding the reported deaths of four members of the same family in Ihima, Okehi Local Government Area of the State, following the consumption of a local delicacy identified as Amala. The Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, made this known on \[…\] ## [Which Is Truly Dodgy? Nigeria’s Ports Upgrade Loan or Ezekwesili’s Judgment Call?](https://www.firstweeklymagazine.com/which-is-truly-dodgy-nigerias-ports-upgrade-loan-or-ezekwesilis-judgment-call/) _2026-08-22 · Editor · First Weekly Magazine_ By Olabode Opeseitan Public debate thrives on disagreement, but it falters when those who understand global development finance choose sentiment over process. Dr Obiageli Oby Ezekwesili, a former Vice President at the World Bank, knows precisely how sovereign credit facilities are structured, vetted and guaranteed. That is why her description of Nigeria’s £746 million ports \[…\] ## [Tinubu Unveils 2027 Campaign Council, Names Yari DG, Uzodimma Secretary](https://www.firstweeklymagazine.com/tinubu-unveils-2027-campaign-council-names-yari-dg-uzodimma-secretary/) _2026-08-22 · firstweekly · First Weekly Magazine_ President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has constituted the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council ahead of the January 2027 presidential election, with former Zamfara State Governor, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, appointed Director-General and Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, named Secretary. The composition of the campaign council, released on Saturday, places President Tinubu and Vice… ## [NICA Urges Adeleke To Drive Osun Economy Through Credit Access](https://www.firstweeklymagazine.com/nica-urges-adeleke-to-drive-osun-economy-through-credit-access/) _2026-08-22 · Editor · First Weekly Magazine_ By Grace Alegba The National Institute of Credit Administration (NICA) has congratulated Osun Governor elect, Sen. Ademola Adeleke, urging him to make credit access and financial inclusion key pillars of his administration’s economic policy. NICA Registrar and Chief Executive Officer,Prof. Chris Onalo, made the call in a statement issued in Lagos on Friday, congratulating Adeleke \[…\] ## [Tinubu Orders Arrest of Nwabueze, Suspends Three Perm Secs Over Alleged Fake Agency in SGF Office](https://www.firstweeklymagazine.com/tinubu-orders-arrest-of-nwabueze-suspends-three-perm-secs-over-alleged-fake-agency-in-sgf-office/) _2026-08-22 · Editor · First Weekly Magazine_ President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the immediate arrest of Prince George Buchi Nwabueze and approved the suspension of three Permanent Secretaries following the discovery of an alleged unauthorised government agency operating within the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF). The development was disclosed on Friday by the Chairman of \[…\] ## [Diana Eneje Announces Engagement to Lagos Businessman Pascal Godwin](https://www.firstweeklymagazine.com/diana-eneje-announces-engagement-to-lagos-businessman-pascal-godwin/) _2026-08-21 · firstweekly · First Weekly Magazine_ Nigerian fashion influencer Diana Eneje has announced her engagement to Lagos-based businessman Pascal Godwin, putting an end to years of speculation about her private love life. Eneje shared the news on Instagram with the caption, “my forever,” alongside photographs from the engagement celebration, including a close-up of her engagement ring and pictures with her fiancé. \[…\] ## [Bella Okagbue Breaks Silence on Sheggz Breakup, Says Walking Away Was an Act of Discernment](https://www.firstweeklymagazine.com/bella-okagbue-breaks-silence-on-sheggz-breakup-says-walking-away-was-an-act-of-discernment/) _2026-08-21 · firstweekly · First Weekly Magazine_ Former Big Brother Naija housemate Bella Okagbue has broken her silence on her breakup with fellow reality star Sheggz Olusemo, offering her perspective on the end of their relationship and addressing public speculation about marriage, an engagement ring and why she ultimately chose to leave. Bella said she had remained silent because she believed some \[…\] ## [Open directory of blogs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/lrfUpLVmL3kM) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Drop URLs or OPML — get per-blog pages plus machine-readable JSON, OPML, text ## [Delta Governor Oborevwori Says He Earns N503,000 Monthly, Less Than Permanent Secretaries](https://www.firstweeklymagazine.com/delta-governor-oborevwori-says-he-earns-%e2%82%a6503000-monthly-less-than-permanent-secretaries/) _2026-08-21 · firstweekly · First Weekly Magazine_ Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has disclosed that he earns a monthly salary of N503,000, saying Permanent Secretaries in the state civil service receive about N900,000. The governor made the disclosure while discussing workers’ welfare and remuneration in the Delta State public service. “My salary is N503,000 today in Delta State. Permanent Secretaries earn more \[…\] ## [Dangote Offers LASU First-Class Engineering, Science Graduates Job Opportunities, Pledges ?600m Hostel](https://www.firstweeklymagazine.com/dangote-offers-lasu-first-class-engineering-science-graduates-job-opportunities-pledges-%e2%82%a6600m-hostel/) _2026-08-21 · firstweekly · First Weekly Magazine_ Africa’s leading industrialist, Aliko Dangote, has offered a potential employment pathway to first-class graduates of Engineering and Science programmes at Lagos State University (LASU), while his foundation has pledged ?600 million towards the construction of a female students’ hostel. The commitments were announced during LASU’s combined 29th and 30th Convocation Ceremonies for the 2024/2025 and… ## [Nigeria Moves to Decriminalise Attempted Suicide Under Proposed Mental Health Law Reform](https://www.firstweeklymagazine.com/nigeria-moves-to-decriminalise-attempted-suicide-under-proposed-mental-health-law-reform/) _2026-08-21 · firstweekly · First Weekly Magazine_ Nigeria is taking steps to decriminalise attempted suicide, following the Federal Executive Council’s approval of an amendment to the National Mental Health Act. The proposed reform would replace the criminalisation of suicide attempts with a greater emphasis on mental health treatment, psychological support, rehabilitation and suicide prevention. However, the move is not yet law. The \[…\] ## [2Baba Announces New Album ‘Oldest Young Man’ as Fans Decode Cryptic ‘Rainbow’ Post](https://www.firstweeklymagazine.com/2baba-announces-new-album-oldest-young-man-as-fans-decode-cryptic-rainbow-post/) _2026-08-21 · firstweekly · First Weekly Magazine_ Nigerian music star Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has announced plans to release a new album titled Oldest Young Man, prompting speculation among fans about the meaning behind his choice of accompanying song. The singer made the announcement on social media, sharing a reflective message about his journey and experiences. “I’ve lived it. I’ve \[…\] ## [Davido Banned From Performing in Edo State, Governor’s Aide Declares](https://www.firstweeklymagazine.com/davido-banned-from-performing-in-edo-state-governors-aide-declares/) _2026-08-21 · firstweekly · First Weekly Magazine_ An aide to Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has declared that Nigerian music star Davido will not be allowed to perform in the state for the remainder of the governor’s tenure, escalating an ongoing public dispute between the singer and the Edo State government. Apostle Kassy Chukwu, Senior Special Assistant on Digital Media to Governor \[…\] ## [Good Morning, Tony?](https://www.firstweeklymagazine.com/good-morning-tony/) _2026-08-21 · Editor · First Weekly Magazine_ By Olawale Olaleye I had intended to make my intervention on this matter a passive one. After all, I made a post last night in which, although briefly, I stated my position clearly. But I became even more concerned after reading some of the arguments being advanced in defence of the young lady who \[…\] ## [Breaking: Olukoyede Orders Withdrawal Of Charges Against Maryam Shehu, Abubakar Shuraim Abdulhamad](https://www.firstweeklymagazine.com/breaking-olukoyede-orders-withdrawal-of-charges-against-maryam-shehu-abubakar-shuraim-abdulhamad/) _2026-08-21 · firstweekly · First Weekly Magazine_ The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has compassionately ordered the withdrawal of charges preferred against Maryam Isah Shehu and Abubakar Shuraim Abdulhamad, who were, on Thurday August 21, 2026 arraigned before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court, Abuja , for alleged cybercrime and peddling malicious \[…\] ## [FCMB-backed Agritech Startups Target Expansion into East Africa](https://www.firstweeklymagazine.com/fcmb-backed-agritech-startups-target-expansion-into-east-africa/) _2026-08-21 · firstweekly · First Weekly Magazine_ Nigerian agritech startups supported by First City Monument Bank are preparing to expand into other African markets as part of a broader push to scale homegrown agricultural technology solutions across the continent. FCMB noted in its AgriTech Alumni Impact Report that ventures such as AgroCist and Crop2Cash have demonstrated the potential to scale their solutions \[…\] ## [El-Rufai’s Bid To Remove Trial Judge Rejected As Kaduna Chief Judge Upholds Justice Khobo](https://www.firstweeklymagazine.com/el-rufais-bid-to-remove-trial-judge-rejected-as-kaduna-chief-judge-upholds-justice-khobo/) _2026-08-20 · firstweekly · First Weekly Magazine_ The Chief Judge of Kaduna State, Justice Muhammad Tukur Aliyu, has rejected a request by former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, seeking the transfer of the corruption case against him from Justice Darius Hyet Khobo to another judge of the Kaduna State High Court. The decision followed petitions filed by El-Rufai and his legal \[…\] ## [Newly Installed Traditional Ruler In Lagos Charges Youths On Peaceful Political Participations](https://www.firstweeklymagazine.com/newly-installed-traditional-ruler-in-lagos-charges-youths-on-peaceful-political-participations/) _2026-08-20 · Editor · First Weekly Magazine_ By Kazeem Akande A newly installed traditional ruler in Lagos has urged youths to shun voter apathy and actively participate in governance, stressing that their involvement is crucial for shaping the future of the state. The Traditional Ruler, Oba Abdulkabir Bashiru, the Olu of Oko-Baba Agba Oworonshoki under Kosofe Local Government Area in Lagos State, \[…\] ## [AI News Summaries & Audio (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/jGHrQ4cOVgww) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Tap an article for an AI summary and an audio briefing. ## [NDLEA Commander Fires Back At Sowore: ‘Drug War Is Our Duty, Not Idiocy’](https://www.firstweeklymagazine.com/ndlea-commander-fires-back-at-sowore-drug-war-is-our-duty-not-idiocy/) _2026-08-20 · firstweekly · First Weekly Magazine_ The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Commander in Ogun State, Commander of Narcotics (CN) Tijjani Rabe, has fired back at activist and politician Omoyele Sowore over his criticism of the agency’s operations and advocacy for the legalisation of cannabis. Rabe, in a strongly worded response, defended the NDLEA’s mandate, saying the agency’s operations against \[…\] ## [When Character Meets Responsibility: Professor Amupitan, President Tinubu And The Osun Test](https://www.firstweeklymagazine.com/when-character-meets-responsibility-professor-amupitan-president-tinubu-and-the-osun-test/) _2026-08-20 · Editor · First Weekly Magazine_ By Dr. Olukayode Ajulo SAN, OON There are moments in public life when one must pause, not because silence is easier, but because truth deserves to be spoken while the evidence is still fresh. The August 15, 2026 Osun governorship election provides one such moment. I write this not merely as a Senior Advocate of \[…\] ## [Olukoyede’s EFCC Turning Corruption Recoveries Into Investment In Nigeria’s Future — Uyi](https://www.firstweeklymagazine.com/olukoyedes-efcc-turning-corruption-recoveries-into-investment-in-nigerias-future-uyi/) _2026-08-20 · Editor · First Weekly Magazine_ The President of Global Peace Movement International, Dr Mike Uyi, has commended the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, for what he described as a significant transformation in the Commission’s approach to fighting economic and financial crimes and converting recoveries into tangible national assets. Uyi said the Federal Government’s decision \[…\] ## [Fake Agency Scandal: Tinubu Orders Further Forensic Probe](https://www.firstweeklymagazine.com/fake-agency-scandal-tinubu-orders-further-forensic-probe/) _2026-08-20 · Editor · First Weekly Magazine_ President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday directed the commissioning of a comprehensive forensic investigation into the fictitious Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council scandal. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents after the Federal Executive Council meeting, presided over by Tinubu at the… ## [SEX, POWER & HIGH SOCIETY: Where Romance Meets Power in Abuja](https://www.firstweeklymagazine.com/sex-power-high-society-where-romance-meets-power-in-abuja/) _2026-08-20 · firstweekly · First Weekly Magazine_ The relationships, intrigues, influence and whispered conversations captivating Nigeria’s elite circles In Nigeria’s high society, romance is rarely just romance. Add wealth, political connections, celebrity status and proximity to power, and even an ordinary friendship can become the subject of intense speculation. Abuja, in particular, has perfected this curious blend of politics and social… ## [Isese Day: APM Senatorial Candidate, Ajadi, Calls For Religious Tolerance, Felicitates Traditional Religion Adherents](https://www.firstweeklymagazine.com/isese-day-apm-senatorial-candidate-ajadi-calls-for-religious-tolerance-felicitates-traditional-religion-adherents/) _2026-08-20 · Editor · First Weekly Magazine_ The Allied People’s Movement, (APM), Senatorial Candidate for Oyo Central Senatorial District, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has admonished the people of Oyo State in general to eschew religious bitterness and embrace tolerance as he congratulated the traditional religion worshippers on the celebration of Isese Day, which comes up on Thursday, August 20, 2026. It could \[…\] ## [FG Orders EFCC To Release Looted Funds To Education Sector](https://www.firstweeklymagazine.com/fg-orders-efcc-to-release-looted-funds-to-education-sector/) _2026-08-20 · Editor · First Weekly Magazine_ The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved that monies seized by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) be released to the Education sector. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, who stated this after the Federal Executive Council meeting on Wednesday, said the monies will be channelled through the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). \[…\] ## [Osun 2026: When Democracy Won And President Tinubu May Be The Biggest Winner](https://www.firstweeklymagazine.com/osun-2026-when-democracy-won-and-president-tinubu-may-be-the-biggest-winner/) _2026-08-20 · Editor · First Weekly Magazine_ By Prince Adeyemi Aseperi-Shonibare From Handwritten Results to BVAS and IReV: The Long Journey of Nigeria’s Electoral Democracy, from Jonathan and Buhari to Tinubu The 2026 Osun governorship election should be viewed as much more than another contest between the APC and the opposition. It is an important chapter in Nigeria’s continuing democratic journey \[…\] ## [Brunel’s Wharncliffe Viaduct](https://www.one-place-studies.org/brunels-wharncliffe-viaduct-by/) _2026-06-24 · Steve - New Fishbourne OPS · Society for One-Place Studies_ Could you imagine Hanwell without its viaduct? The whole feeling of the place would be transformed. The Wharncliffe Viaduct is one of the most recognisable landmarks in the area and features on a lot of local imagery, including St Mark’s school logo. And there’s a lot more about it than meets the eye. The viaduct \[…\] The post Brunel’s Wharncliffe Viaduct appeared first on Society for One-Place… ## [The 1921 census and Blackpool](https://www.one-place-studies.org/the-1921-census-and-blackpool/) _2026-04-16 · Steve - New Fishbourne OPS · Society for One-Place Studies_ From 1851 onwards the national United Kingdom census was usually taken at the end of March or early April. However, in 1921 the census was put back from 14 April and taken on the night of 19 June, due to serious levels of industrial unrest earlier in the year. The later date meant that the \[…\] The post The 1921 census and Blackpool appeared first on Society for One-Place Studies . ## [Open directory of blogs for agents (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/2o2Vzuw4F2xh) _2026-04-16 · **Sponsored**_ Submit URLs or OPML; receive feed pages with summaries, plus JSON/OPML/plain text ## [A #OnePlaceAdverts View of 1875 in Wing Buckinghamshire](https://www.one-place-studies.org/a-oneplaceadverts-view-of-1875-in-wing-buckinghamshire/) _2026-02-08 · Steve - New Fishbourne OPS · Society for One-Place Studies_ For more than a decade I’ve been running a weekly project within my one-place study, reading the local newspaper corresponding to the date exactly 150 years earlier and posting on social media about any mentions of my place. At year-end these are collated and published on my website. 1875 was a fairly typical year for \[…\] The post A #OnePlaceAdverts View of 1875 in Wing Buckinghamshire appeared… ## [Blackpool Advertisements](https://www.one-place-studies.org/blackpool-advertisements/) _2026-02-04 · Steve - New Fishbourne OPS · Society for One-Place Studies_ Introduction The Blackpool Improvement Act, 1879 included a clause which read: “The Corporation may from time to time pay or contribute towards the payment of a public band of music for the borough, and also the cost of maintaining at railway stations and other public places advertisements stating the attractions and amusements of the town; \[…\] The post Blackpool Advertisements appeared first on… ## [One-Place Adverts](https://www.one-place-studies.org/30788-2/) _2026-01-07 · Steve - New Fishbourne OPS · Society for One-Place Studies_ It’s January 2026 and this month’s blog prompt theme is #OnePlaceAdverts. This got me thinking as up until now I had just searched the newspapers online at FindMyPast and Newspapers.com. Yes that got me results fast but would this method be suitable to get me everything? The short answer is NO! There are many reasons \[…\] The post One-Place Adverts appeared first on Society for One-Place Studies . ## [Ynysymaengwyn Gift to the people of Tywyn (Meirionydd/Merioneth)](https://www.one-place-studies.org/ynysymaengwyn-gift-to-the-people-of-tywyn-meirionydd-merioneth/) _2025-12-01 · Steve - New Fishbourne OPS · Society for One-Place Studies_ In 1949, Miss Mary Eliza Corbett was desirous of giving as a Gift to the People of Tywyn (then spelt Towyn), Merioneth (Meirionydd) the Estate including the Mansion House of YnysyMaengwyn where she previously lived and had been brought up as a child and the surrounding woodlands and parkland for use as under the Open \[…\] The post Ynysymaengwyn Gift to the people of Tywyn (Meirionydd/Merioneth)… ## [One Place Study Enhances Family Tree](https://www.one-place-studies.org/one-place-study-enhances-family-tree/) _2025-11-04 · Steve - New Fishbourne OPS · Society for One-Place Studies_ When I first registered my One Place Study of Graveney and Goodnestone in North Kent, I thought I might find the odd ancestor or two to add to the family tree, but I never anticipated quite how that would happen. I had been giving talks on various aspects of Graveney history for a few years, \[…\] The post One Place Study Enhances Family Tree appeared first on Society for One-Place Studies . ## [All About That Place 2025: Days 6 to 10](https://www.one-place-studies.org/all-about-that-place-2025-days-6-to-10/) _2025-10-09 · Steve - New Fishbourne OPS · Society for One-Place Studies_ Following on from All About That Place 2025: Days 1 to 5, let’s now conclude our summary of #AATP25. The second half of this year’s ‘Mini-AATP’ followed the pattern of the first, with a theme for each day matching those chosen for the full-scale 2024 event, and opportunities to look back at last year’s videos \[…\] The post All About That Place 2025: Days 6 to 10 appeared first on Society for… ## [Using a timeline to organize historical research material Timelines | #OnePlaceTimelines | Oct 2025](https://www.one-place-studies.org/using-a-timeline-to-organize-historical-research-material/) _2025-10-04 · Steve - New Fishbourne OPS · Society for One-Place Studies_ I started researching my One-Place Study, the Lying-in Department (1878-1918) at the Destitute Asylum in Adelaide, South Australia (Figure 1), about four years ago for my master’s degree. At that time, my focus was on the personal circumstances of the inmates, as they were called, namely the destitute, pregnant, mostly unmarried women who could not \[…\] The post Using a timeline to organize… ## [Recreating a Photographic Record of our Childhood Home](https://www.one-place-studies.org/recreating-a-photographic-record-of-our-childhood-home/) _2025-10-01 · Steve - New Fishbourne OPS · Society for One-Place Studies_ Over the years, Dad had reorganised and 'rationalised' photo albums, so that those which survived after his death were often like collections formed from other albums, with their precise details missing. Not every album had suffered this fate, and in ones which had been re-used some pages remained intact, with their labels. But for a \[…\] The post Recreating a Photographic Record of our Childhood…