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JUST IN: Senate Sets up Standing Committees, Appoints Spokesman
Eight standing committees have been established by the Nigerian Senate to effectively carry out its legislative duties, including the Chairman Senate Committee on Media, Senator Adaramodu Raphael representing Ekiti South.
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio also announced at plenary on Tuesday, Senator Salisu Afolabi as Vice Chairman of its Committee on Media.
The standing Committee on Rules and Business is Chaired by Senator, Titus Zam Tartenger with the Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele as the Vice Chairman.
Senator Sunday karimi, representing Kogi West chairs the Committee on Senate Services and Senator, Williams Eteng Jonah as Vice Chairman.
The senate also established the Committee on Code of Conduct and Public Petitions, which is chaired by Labour Party member, Senator Okechukwu Ezea from Enugu North with
Senator Ibrahim Mustapha as Vice Chairman.
In line with constitutional provision, the Committee on Public Accounts goes to the opposition and it will be overseen by Social Democratic Party(SDP) lawmaker, Sen. Aliyu WADADA with Senator Onyeka Peter as Vice Chairman.
Also established is the Committee on Nat’l Security and Intelligence headed by Senator Shehu Umar with Senator, Asuquo Ekpeyong as his Vice.
The Committee on Legislative Compliance is chaired by Senator Garba Musa and Senator, Ede Dafionne as Vice Chairman.
Meanwhile, the Committee on Appropriation-considered as one of the most “juicy” committees is chaired by Senator, ADEOLA Olamilekan, a former Lagos Senator who now represents Ogun West.
The Vice Chairman of the Committee is Senator Ali NDUME who doubles as the Chief Whip of the Senate, leaving both positions in the hands of the majority All Progressives Congress.
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MKO Abiola’s Documentary to hit Cinemas in October
A new documentary on the life and political struggle of the late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola is set to premiere in Nigerian cinemas in October.
Titled MKO, the 108-minute film is directed by Ose Oyamendan and produced with American documentary filmmaker Mark Jonathan Harris. It explores the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election, widely regarded as free and fair, Abiola’s subsequent detention, and the controversial circumstances surrounding his death in custody in 1998.
The documentary features interviews with key figures including former military rulers Ibrahim Babangida and Abdulsalami Abubakar, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka, Abiola’s running mate Baba Gana Kingibe, members of the Abiola family, journalists, and diplomats.
Oyamendan, who worked as a young journalist during the June 12 crisis, has described the film as an investigative documentary that examines Nigeria’s unfinished democratic journey. It had its world premiere earlier this year at the Sheffield DocFest in the United Kingdom.
The Nigerian cinema release is scheduled for early October, with some reports linking the premiere to Independence Day on October 1.
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BREAKING: JAMB releases underage UTME results, clarifies admission conditions
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results of underage candidates for viewing.
In a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja by the Board’s Public Communication Adviser, Dr Fabian Benjamin, JAMB defined an underage candidate for the 2026 admission exercise as any candidate who will be less than 16 years old as at September 30, 2026.
Benjamin said the results were released primarily to enable candidates and their parents or guardians to know their performance in the examination. However, he stressed that the release does not confer eligibility for admission on all underage candidates.
According to him, the results cannot be used for admission or any other official purpose, except by candidates who satisfy the stringent requirements prescribed for exceptionally performing underage candidates.
Candidates can check their results by sending “RESULT” to 55019 or 66019 using the same SIM card with which they registered for the UTME.
JAMB reiterated that only underage candidates who demonstrate exceptional academic ability and maturity will be considered for admission through a rigorous, multi-stage assessment process. Key requirements include a minimum UTME score of 320, at least 80 per cent performance in relevant Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE) subjects where applicable, satisfaction of the Post-UTME requirements of their chosen institutions, and a final assessment conducted by experts.
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Arise TV Deputy Head of News Ohi Odiai and Wife Celebrate 17th Wedding Anniversary
Veteran journalist Mr. Ohi Odiai and his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Ohi-Odiai, today mark their 17th wedding anniversary, a milestone that highlights an enduring partnership built on mutual support, professional excellence, and family.
Mr. Odiai serves as Deputy Head of News at Arise News TV, one of Nigeria’s leading television networks. He is also the CEO and Chief Editor of Ohibaba.Com, the online news platform he founded and continues to steer as a key voice in digital journalism. His career spans years of impactful reporting, newsroom leadership, and media innovation.
Mrs. Elizabeth Ohi-Odiai is the owner and founder of Bukbeth Concepts Classic, a business reflecting her entrepreneurial drive and creative vision. Together, the couple has built a home grounded in shared values and quiet strength.
The family is blessed with three children — two boys and a girl — who form the heart of their journey.

Friends, colleagues, and well-wishers describe the Odiais as a model of resilience and partnership in both public and private life.
As they celebrate 17 years of marriage today, September 5, 2026, the couple is receiving warm congratulations from across the media and business communities. Their story stands as a reminder that lasting unions thrive on commitment, respect, and the everyday work of building a life together.
Happy anniversary to Mr. Ohi Odiai and Mrs. Elizabeth Ohi-Odiai.
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