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  The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says its enforcement of the ban on alcoholic beverages in sachets and small plastic or glass bottles is aimed at protecting children and young people and not punishing manufacturers.   In a statement on Thursday, January 29, NAFDAC director-general, Mojisola Adeyeye, said the policy was driven by public health concerns and growing evidence that alcohol packaged in sachets and containers below 200 milliliters has increased underage drinking across the country.   The agency recently began enforcement of the ban following a directive by the senate, with the backing of the ministry of health and social welfare.   According to Adeyeye, the small and cheap packaging of high-alcohol-content drinks makes them “easily accessible, affordable and concealable”, leading to widespread misuse among minors and some commercial drivers.       “This ban is not punitive; it is protective. It is ai...

  The Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State, has expelled at least 15 female students have been expelled for engaging in acts of indiscipline.   The affected students were reportedly involved in making s3x videos, an offence that contravenes the rules and regulations of the institution.   The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Prof. Bode Ayorinde, disclosed this at the university’s matriculation ceremony on Friday, January 30, 2026.  EDU He urged students to avoid behaviour that could lead to the loss of their studentship, emphasising that the university has zero tolerance for indiscipline. READ MORE: FUOYE Cut-Off Marks for 2025/2026 Admission Exercise   “You put your phone before you and you’re dancing nak3d and they put Achievers University, I will dismiss you. Use social media for positive things,” he said.   "One of them, who would have graduated, was caught threatening that if Boko Haram came to Achievers University, he would deal w...

Bayern  Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka is set to leave the club when his contract expires at the end of the season after turning down the chance for a January transfer.   The German midfielder, 30, has been with Bayern since 2018, winning the Champions League in 2020, and is chasing a seventh Bundesliga title with the club this season.   “His journey at Bayern will be over in the summer,” Bayern’s sporting director Christoph Freund said ahead of the club’s Bundesliga game against Hamburger SV on Saturday.   He added the club and Goretzka had held talks over “concrete inquiries” from other teams but that Goretzka wanted to see out the remaining months of his contract because of Bayern’s strong form this season.   “As much as I’m honored by interest from international top clubs, I’ve decided just as clearly that I would like to stay with FC Bayern until the end of the season,” Goretzka posted on Instagram, adding that he wanted to end his eight years with the clu...

  Legendary Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, is set to make history as the first African artist to receive a posthumous Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.   The Recording Academy announced that the late “King of Afrobeat” will be honoured at the 2026 Grammy Awards, almost three decades after his death, Channels Television reported. READ MORE: Nobody Has Held Down Detty December Like Pepsi The recognition is coming as a symbolic moment, considering Fela’s long-standing criticism of Western power structures and the global music establishment during his lifetime.   The award will be presented at the Special Merit Awards Ceremony on Saturday, January 31, at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles, just a day before the main 68th Grammy Awards ceremony. SOURCE ; NEW-MUSK BLOG. Follow for more updated trending gist. and don't forget to follow all our social media pages

  December in Lagos never arrives quietly. It announces itself with traffic that refuses to move, music that refuses to stop, and nights that stretch well into the next morning. Long before the phrase “ Detty December ” entered popular vocabulary, Nigerians already understood December as a season of movement, return, and release. And for many of those moments, consciously or not, Pepsi has been there. From street parties to headline concerts, from DJ-led nights to block parties that reshaped urban culture,  Pepsi  has woven itself into the rhythm of December in Nigeria. Not as a guest, but as part of the fabric. Players within the entertainment ecosystem confirm Pepsi as the ultimate partner if any massive concerts would be a hit. READ MORE: ‘EVI’ Cast Reveal: Osas Okonyon, Uzor Arukwe & Omowunmi Dada Star in New Nollywood Drama “Every major event in December, every major activity, [with the Afrobeat…] big three,” says entertainment executive  Bizzle Osikoya . “T...

  Nigeria international, Joe Aribo is expected to leave Championship side Southampton ahead of the January transfer deadline.   Southampton remain active in the transfer market, particularly in attack, as they approach the 7pm deadline on Monday, February 2. Head coach Tonda Eckert is also looking to trim his squad, with several players struggling for regular playing time this season.   Aribo is among the players made available for transfer, alongside Sam Edozie. The Saints had attempted to offload both players during the summer window but were unable to finalize moves at the time. READ MORE: ‘EVI’ Cast Reveal: Osas Okonyon, Uzor Arukwe & Omowunmi Dada Star in New Nollywood Drama Speaking on the situation, Eckert confirmed that discussions are ongoing. He explained that any potential move must suit both the player and the club, noting that modern transfers often involve multiple parties and can be complex. According to him, talks that previously stalled are now progre...

  Osas Okonyon makes her feature film debut in ‘EVI,’ a new Nollywood redemption drama starring Uzor Arukwe, Waje, and Ibrahim Suleiman. Directed by Uyoyou Adia and produced by Judith Audu, the film follows a fallen music star’s journey back to the spotlight. A new Nigerian film is getting ready to hit cinemas, and it’s one that wears its heart on its sleeve. Titled ‘ EVI ’, the upcoming project is written and directed by  Uyoyou Adia  and brought to life by Judith Audu Productions alongside Switch Visuals Productions, Signet Rings Productions, and NOI Productions. At the centre of “EVI” is Evi-Oghene Donalds, a gifted musician whose talent is matched only by her ego. On the fast rise in the music industry, her life takes a sharp turn when her record label collapses, pulling the rug out from under everything she’s built. Suddenly, the glamour is gone, replaced by lounge gigs and a waitressing job — and the uncomfortable work of starting again. Her path crosses with Kola A...

  In the latest episode of Dear Ife Series, Global Wealth Consultant Grace Ofure Ibhakhomu shares insights on real estate, building wealth, and the importance of independence in relationships. Discover her take on redefining the “virtuous woman” and breaking free from small thinking. Fresh off the heels of that intense  Seun Kuti  session, the  Dear Ife  series is shifting gears into the world of high-stakes wealth and “soft life” strategy. In the latest episode, Ifedayo Agoro, the host, is joined by  Grace Ofure Ibhakhomu , a global wealth consultant and real estate investment strategist, to discuss the intersection of purpose, property, and personal independence. READ MORE: USA : South Africa pulls back documentary on US First Lady Melania Trump Grace gets incredibly candid about her journey, moving from the “housewife” ordeal to discovering her true purpose in the boardroom. If you’ve ever wondered how to transition from “small thinking” to building a re...

  South Africa’s major cinema chains have withdrawn a documentary on US First Lady Melania Trump just days before its scheduled release, with the local distributor citing “the current climate” as the reason.   The documentary, titled Melania, was absent from the listings of Nu Metro and Ster Kinekor cinemas on Thursday, January 29, a day ahead of its planned international release on January 30. Local media reports indicated that the South African distributor, Filmfinity, had abruptly dropped the film.   According to the distributor’s head of marketing, Thobashan Govindarajulu, the decision was taken due to the prevailing climate in the country, although no further clarification was provided. Attempts to obtain additional details from the company were unsuccessful. READ MORE: Turkish officials were surprised Nigerian media focused on Tinubu’s stumble – Abike Dabiri-Erewa   Nu Metro later confirmed that the decision came directly from Filmfinity, explaining that the ri...

  The Lagos State House of Assembly has urged relevant authorities and security agencies to take immediate action to secure the release of a prospective Corps Member, Binuyo Lateefah.   This followed a matter of urgent public importance raised by the Chairman of the House Committee on Women Affairs, Mrs Omolara Olumegbon, during Thursday's plenary.   According to Olumegbon, the victim, a Mass Communication graduate from Kwara State Polytechnic, was abducted on January 22, 2026, around the Kogi axis while travelling to Taraba State for her National Youth Service Corps assignment.   Olumegbon said the abductors were demanding a ransom of N30m.   She urged the House to write to the Federal Government to strengthen security measures for the PCMs travelling to their various states of deployment.   She also called on the House to formally engage the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to intervene by liaising with the Kogi State Government to ensure the ...

  The remains of Nigerian gospel musician, Bunmi Adeoye Akinnanu, popularly known as for her hit song “Omije Ojumi ,” who passed away on January 1, has been laid to rest at Atan cemetery here in Lagos. Her body was interred today January 28.   Her interment was however interrupted by a drama that took place at her graveside between her estranged husband's family members and their kids.    According to reports, the estranged husband who is said to be based in the US had asked to speak with their children just by her graveside. This was however resisted by her family members on grounds that he hasn't been in the lives of the children and that the graveside wasn't the place for him to demand to speak with the children who were mourning the passing of their mum. A shouting match ensued between one of the estranged husband's sister and the late gospel singer's son after the aunt claimed he is a member of their family and that they love him    ‘’We are your famil...

  Senator Ned Nwoko has taken to Instagram to celebrate his fifth wife, Laila, as she marks her birthday.   In a heartfelt post, the senator described Laila as kind, strong, and elegant, praising her character and the role she plays in their family. He said her presence has helped create a home filled with love, peace, and shared values, noting that her impact is felt even in the quiet things she does.   Writing on behalf of the entire family, Ned Nwoko wished her good health, fulfillment, and continued success, adding that he hopes the year ahead brings her joy, rewards her efforts, and allows her dreams to take shape.   He ended the message by thanking her for the love, strength, and light she brings into their lives, saying she is deeply cherished “today and always.” READ MORE: FG lowers entry barriers and also puts up 50 oil blocks for bidding SOURCE ; NEW-MUSK BLOG. Follow for more updated trending gist. and don't forget to follow all our social media pages

  The Federal Government has announced a reduction in entry costs for the 2025 oil licensing round as part of efforts to improve transparency, boost crude oil output and attract fresh investment into Nigeria’s upstream sector. The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) disclosed this during a pre-bid webinar for prospective investors, stating that signature bonuses for the round have been reduced to between $3 million and $7 million. This represents a sharp drop from the $10 million charged in 2024 and the nearly $200 million required in earlier years. According to the commission, the adjustment is intended to lower barriers to entry and shift emphasis away from aggressive cash bids toward technical capability, credible work programmes, financial strength and speed to production. A total of 50 oil and gas blocks are on offer in the delayed 2025 licensing round, comprising 15 onshore assets, 19 shallow-water blocks, 15 frontier basin blocks and one deepwater block...

  The Senate has begun an investigation into operational inefficiencies and insecurity in Nigeria’s railway system amid concerns over declining service delivery on major rail corridors. The probe followed a personal explanation raised during plenary on Thursday, January 29, where a lawmaker drew attention to the deteriorating condition of key rail routes across the country. Subsequently, Senate President Godswill Akpabio inaugurated an ad hoc committee to conduct a comprehensive review of the Nigerian railway system. The committee is tasked with examining project execution, funding, operational efficiency and overall service delivery, and is expected to submit its report within six weeks. The committee, which was initially constituted in November 2025, is chaired by Senator Adams Oshiomhole. Expressing concern over the current state of rail services, Akpabio lamented the declining speed of the Abuja–Kaduna train service, noting that travel time on the route has deteriorated to the ...