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Troops Intensify Anti-Terror Campaign In the North-East, Disrupt Insurgent Logistics, and Arrest Suspects.
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have ramped up their offensives in Nigeria’s North-East, dealing fresh blows to insurgents and their support networks in a week-long push marked...
Gilbert Rugby Donates 1,000 Balls To Boost Grassroots Rugby In Nigeria
In a massive win for grassroots sport, world-renowned rugby brand Gilbert Rugby has donated 1,000 rugby balls to the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF), giving the country’s rugby development...
Golden 7s Rugby Tournament Set To Ignite Ogun State With Youthful Energy, Sporting Excellence
Ogun State is poised for a thrilling weekend of rugby action as it hosts the much-anticipated Golden 7s Rugby Tournament this Saturday, 26 July 2025, at...
Anambra Police Boss Bags NUJ’s ‘Best Crime Fighter, Man Of The the Year 2025’ Award
Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has been named Best Crime Fighter, Man of the Year 2025 by the Nigeria Union of...
FG Declares ‘State Of Emergency’ On Paediatric HIV Vows To End Child Infections
Despite major medical breakthroughs and the availability of lifesaving treatment, thousands of Nigerian children are still being born with HIV each year, a preventable tragedy that experts...
Tuggar, Stakeholders Call For Stronger Media Partnerships To Tackle Disinformation
In a bold call for national and global stability, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has urged journalists and media organisations to adopt more strategic, proactive approaches...
Affordable Housing For Journalists In FCT Will Become A Reality – Minister
In a climate where journalists often grapple with poor remuneration, insecurity, and the high cost of living, owning a home in Nigeria’s capital can feel like an impossible...
UN Chief Hails Dawn Of New Energy Era As Gateway To A Better Future
In what has been described as a pivotal moment in the global climate conversation, UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivered a powerful address, calling the shift to...
Insecurity Threatens 2027 Elections – Experts Warn At Policy Dialogue
As Nigeria looks ahead to the 2027 general elections, experts have raised serious concerns about the country’s growing insecurity and its impact on democratic processes.
Speaking at a one-day policy dialogue...
Tinubu Committed To Media Freedom – Minister Idris
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is a firm believer in media freedom and recognises the vital role journalism plays in shaping Nigeria’s democracy, according to the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed...
Governor Sule Celebrates Nasarawa’s Lady Golfers After Victory At Northern Zone Championship
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has lauded the State’s female golf team for their brilliant performance at the just-concluded Northern Zone Open Ladies' Golf Championship, held at...
Nigeria’s Economy Up 3.13% As NBS Rebases GDP To 2019 Base Year
Nigeria’s economy grew by 3.13% in Q1 2025, outpacing the 2.27% growth recorded in Q1 2024, according to fresh data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS)...
Smartphones, Social Media and Our Children’s Privacy
By Onwuasoanya FCC Jones, PhD
In today’s digital world, one of the most precious things we risk losing is our children’s right to privacy.
More and more parents are documenting every detail of their children's...
FG Dismisses ADC’s Claims On Nigeria’s Foreign Policy, Says Diplomacy Not For Political Point-Scoring
The Federal Government has strongly rebutted recent criticisms by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) over Nigeria’s diplomatic posture and the pace of ambassadorial appointments, describing the...
Ilaje Communities Demand Urgent Action From Chevron Over Ongoing Oil Spill
Community leaders, environmental advocates, and civil society groups have sounded the alarm over a major oil spill from Chevron Nigeria Limited’s Berthing Operational Platform (BOP) in Ilaje Local Government...
Pay For Music Use Or Risk Jail, NCC Warn Businesses
The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has issued a strong warning to businesses and organisations across the country: obtain proper licences for using music and other copyrighted content in public –...
NUJ FCT Journalists March For Press Freedom, Better Working Conditions
Journalists in the Federal Capital Territory took to the streets on Monday in a peaceful solidarity march to demand press freedom, improved welfare, and respect for democratic values.
The march, tagged...
IAS Applauds US Senate Move To Safeguard PEPFAR, Urges Vigilance As Global Health Funding Hangs In the Balance
The International AIDS Society (IAS) has welcomed a bipartisan move in the US Senate to shield the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS...
Jonathan, Marwa, Onyema Among Top Honourees At Landmark DICAN Diplomatic-Security Conference
In what promises to be a landmark event for Nigeria’s diplomatic and security landscape, the Diplomatic Correspondents Association of Nigeria (DICAN) is set to host its first-ever Diplomatic/Security International...
PCRC Backs IGP Egbetokun, Condemns Planned Protest
The Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) has declared its unwavering support for the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, while strongly condemning a proposed protest reportedly led by activist Omoyele Sowore on...
NUJ FCT Press Week: Journalists Seek Divine Strength Amid Rising Challenges
The 2025 Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council Press Week continued with a thanksgiving service at World Harvest Ministries, Jikwoyi, where members gathered to seek spiritual strength and...
ECOWAS Ramps Up Training To Tackle Gender-Based Violence In Côte d’Ivoire
In a determined move to curb gender-based violence (GBV) and sexual harassment, ECOWAS has launched a three-day intensive national training workshop in Côte d’Ivoire, aimed at empowering key stakeholders...
ECOWAS Experts Trained To Fast-Track Digital Trade Reforms
In a major step toward advancing digital trade in West Africa, the ECOWAS Commission, with support from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), has launched a training programme aimed...
ECOWAS, Africa Centre For Strategic Studies Forge Stronger Ties On Peace and Security
In a bid to tackle West Africa’s evolving security challenges, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Africa Centre for Strategic Studies (ACSS) have...
Uzodimma Backs Creation Of New States, Rotational Presidency, State Police At Constitution Review Hearing In Owerri
Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has called for bold constitutional reforms to deepen equity, unity, and national inclusion as the National Assembly public...
Ogun Governor Abiodun Intervenes Swiftly As Tunisian Athletes Survive Road Accident In Abeokuta
A major tragedy was narrowly averted on Saturday, 19th July 2025, after a vehicle carrying members of the Tunisian delegation to the ongoing CAA U18/U20 African Athletics...
WAFCON 2024: House Of Reps Applauds Super Falcons After Blistering 5-0 Win Over Zambia
The House of Representatives Committee on Sports has hailed the Super Falcons for their commanding 5-0 victory over Zambia, which sealed their place in the semi-finals...
Super Falcons Dismantle Zambia In 5-0 WAFCON Masterclass, Seal Semi-Final Spot
Nigeria’s Super Falcons sent a clear warning to the rest of Africa with a breathtaking 5-0 demolition of Zambia in their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) quarter-final clash...
Anambra 2025: We’re Not After Soludo, Just His Inefficiencies – YPP Deputy Guber Candidate
By Chris Chikelue
As political activities intensify ahead of the 2025 governorship election in Anambra State, the Deputy Governorship candidate of the Young People’s Party (YPP), Uzuegbunam...
ANA President Hails Dr Wale Okediran’s Re-Election As PAWA Secretary-General
The President of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), Dr Usman Oladipo Akanbi, has congratulated Dr Wale Okediran on his re-election as Secretary-General of the Pan African Writers' Association (PAWA),...
