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NUJ FCT To Wike: Rescue Our Crumbling Secretariat, Tackle Soaring Living Costs
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has made a passionate appeal to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, urging him to intervene in the deplorable state of...
EU Ambassador Pays Courtesy Visit To ECOWAS Commission Vice President
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The Head of the European Union Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Ambassador Gautier Mignot, on Thursday, March 10, 2025, paid a courtesy visit to the Vice President of the...
10,000 Police Recruits Begin Training Nationwide As IGP Emphasises Ethics, Reforms
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The Nigeria Police Force begins training for 10,000 new recruits nationwide today, Saturday, April 12, 2025.
The intensive programme, which will run across various police colleges and training institutions,...
China Commits To Stronger Ties With Nigeria, Promises Deeper Economic, Diplomatic Cooperation
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
China has once again pledged its commitment to deepening relations with Nigeria, as the Vice Chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), Hu Chunhua, led...
Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment To Security And Religious Freedom Amid Misleading Claims
The Nigerian government has reiterated its unwavering commitment to safeguarding security and upholding religious freedom, following a controversial social media post by the U.S. Embassy in Abuja.
The post referenced...
Zamalek Powers Into Final After Epic Five-Set Thriller
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
Defending champions, Zamalek of Egypt, kept their title hopes alive with a nail-biting 3-2 victory over Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) in the semi-final of the African Women’s Volleyball Inter-Club Championship at...
Senegal Hosts ECOWAS, UNIDIR Arms Management Baseline Assessment As Step Towards PeaceÂ
In a region often troubled by the illegal flow of small arms, a significant step towards peace and stability took place in Dakar this week.
Senegal played host to...
UN Backs Nigerian Youths As Change Makers At Lagos Model UN Conference
At the sixth edition of the Lagos Secondary Schools Model United Nations (LASSMUN), the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohamed Malick Fall, delivered a powerful...
MRA Slams NBC Over Ban On Eedris Abdulkareem’s ‘Tell Your Papa’
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has condemned the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) for banning the broadcast of Nigerian rapper Eedris Abdulkareem’s latest song, Tell Your Papa, calling the...
INEC Clears The Air On Warri Ward Delineation, Says No Final Decision Yet
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has debunked misleading claims circulating about the delineation of wards in the Warri Federal Constituency, saying that no final decision...
INEC Chair Urges Stronger Electoral Unity At ECONEC Meeting In Gambia
The Chairman of Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has made a passionate call for stronger regional collaboration among West Africa’s Election Management Bodies (EMBs), warning...
Nigerian Children At Risk From Junk Food Marketing
By Humphrey Ukeaja
Across Nigeria, from the bustling streets of Lagos to the quiet neighbourhoods of Enugu and the vibrant markets of Kano, ultra-processed food (UPF) companies are saturating the country with flashy...
Journalist Sets Sights On 72-Hour Interview Marathon To Spotlight Press Freedom
Abuja-based journalist Livinus Chibuike Victor is aiming to break the Guinness World Record for the longest interview marathon—72 hours of non-stop conversations—to champion press freedom in Nigeria.
The record attempt,...
Jaymoni Partners with NUJ FCT to Boost Music and Entertainment Industry
Fast-rising Nigerian artist and entrepreneur, Amb. Christopher Ogar, popularly known as Jaymoni, is joining forces with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council to elevate...
NUJ FCT Chair Grace Ike Bags Prestigious African Leadership Excellence Award
The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, Comrade Grace Ike, has been honoured with the African Leadership Excellence Award at the 2025...
Pope Francis Appoints Bishop Patrick Eluke As Apostolic Administrator Of Port Harcourt Diocese
In a significant development within the Nigerian Catholic Church, Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Patrick Eluke as the new Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Port Harcourt.
This...
Labour Party Delegation Submits Supreme Court Judgement to INEC
A Labour Party delegation led by Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti on Wednesday visited INEC headquarters in Abuja to submit the Supreme Court’s judgment on the party’s leadership.
Governor Otti presented...
2025 Retreat: Health Ministry Directors Charged To Drive Service Excellence
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
Directors at the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare have been urged to champion effective service delivery and strategic succession planning to sustain Nigeria’s healthcare gains.
The Permanent Secretary,...
He Didn't Deserve To Die: Global Rights Seek Justice For ErnestÂ
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
On the morning of April 5, 2025, Ernest Ochowechi Owoicho left his home in Ugbokpo, Benue State, as many fathers do with the intention of providing for his...
MRA Hails FG’s Transparency Directive To Tertiary Institutions, Urges Wider Adoption Across MDAs
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
As Nigeria marks another milestone in the journey towards open governance, the Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has applauded the Federal Government’s recent directive mandating all federal...
FG Embarks On Major Tech Upgrade For Media Outlets — Minister Idris
In a bold move to modernise Nigeria’s media infrastructure, the Federal Government has commenced the upgrade of equipment across its media organisations, with a focus on adopting cutting-edge...
World Health Day: CAPPA Urges Bold Action On Health Funding, Food Policy
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
As the world marks World Health Day 2025, experts are warning that Nigeria’s public health future hangs in the balance if urgent steps are not taken to...
Nigeria’s Information Minister Leads Delegation To Global Broadcasters’ Conference In Las Vegas
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, is leading a high-powered delegation of heads of key media agencies to the 2025 National Association of Broadcasters...
DICAN Issues Retraction Over Erroneous Attribution To Belgian Envoy
The Diplomatic Correspondents' Association of Nigeria (DICAN) has issued retraction for the article titled "Belgian Envoy Promises Improve Bilateral Ties With Nigeria.
Addittionally, one publications carried the ambassadors photo, sourced from online....
Abandoned Heritage Bank Depositors Send S.O.S To President Tinubu Over Delayed PaymentÂ
Depositors of N5m and above in the revoked Heritage Bank have sent a save-our-souls plea to President Ahmed Tinubu to prevail on the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN,...
IGP Sends Police Team To Kano, Withdraws Invitation To Sanusi
In a move aimed at de-escalating tensions and ensuring neutrality in ongoing investigations, the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has withdrawn an earlier invitation extended to Alhaji Aminu Sanusi in...
FRSC Mourns Fallen Rescue Operative, 16 Others In Ogun Crash—Corps Marshal Issues Stern Warning On Speeding
The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of 17 people, including...
Togo Visit: NTAC DG Seeks To Bridge Language Gap for Stronger Nigeria–Benin Ties
In a strategic diplomatic move, the Director General of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC), Hon. Yusuf Buba Yakub, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to deepening regional integration...
NES President Engages ECOWAS Commissioner On Regional Economic Synergies
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
To strengthen collaboration between economic institutions and regional bodies, the President of the Nigerian Economic Society (NES), Professor Adeola Adenikinju, paid a courtesy visit to the ECOWAS Commissioner for Internal...
ECOWAS Charts Path To Regional Data Revolution With Geospatial Project
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
In a bid to enhance digital transformation and regional integration, the ECOWAS Commission has concluded a consultative workshop on its Regional Geospatial Data Infrastructure (SDI) Project.
The two day consultative...
