Written by By Dayo Johnson, Chioma Obinna & Rotimi Ojomoyela IBADAN — THE United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, yesterday, urged Nigerian journalists to prioritise ethical reporting when covering issues affecting children, ensuring that their coverage protects the rights, dignity, and safety of minors. Making the call on Monday in Ibadan, Oyo State, during a two-day media training … Continue reading “UNICEF to journalists: Ethical reporting key to child protection”
By Luminous Jannamike & Gift Odekina ABUJA—Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, was in confusion mode yesterday as it suspended screening of aspirants for its 2025 Elective National Convention, which was earlier scheduled to hold today, citing unforeseen circumstances. This came on a day former Jigawa State governor and ex-Minister of Foreign Affairs, Alhaji Sule Lamido, expressed … Continue reading “PDP convention threatened as party halts aspirants’ screening”
By Ogalah Ibrahim The Federal Government, in partnership with Katsina State government, is set to convert about 123,000 hectares of grazing reserves in the state into modern ranches and livestock support facilities, as part of a new initiative to modernise animal production and expand halal meat exports. The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, … Continue reading “FG, Katsina to convert 123,000 hectares into modern ranches”
By Dayo Johnson, Shina Abubakar & Haruna Aliyu The Holy Family Catholic Parish, Takum, has raised the alarm over renewed attacks by suspected herders on several communities in Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State, leading to widespread destruction of farmlands and mass displacement of residents. The alarm came as no fewer than 10 herders … Continue reading “Church raises alarm over herders’ invasion of Taraba communities”
UNITED states President, Donald Trump, again, yesterday teased an attempt to run for a third-term, telling reporters while en route to Japan he “would love to do it.” “I haven’t really thought about it. We have some very good people as you know … but I have the best poll numbers that I’ve ever had,” … Continue reading “Trump teases third-term, cites high poll numbers”
By Henry Ojelu ABEOKUTA — AS the race toward the 2027 general elections gathers steam, the Special Assistant to Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State on Youth Development and Technology Innovation, Mr Dennis Ogunnaike, has cautioned youths in the state not to allow themselves to be used as pawns by desperate politicians pursuing selfish interests. … Continue reading “Youths should not be pawns in politicians’ game — Gov’s aide”
The Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF), in partnership with Sight and Life Foundation (SAL), has launched a nationwide initiative titled “Promotion of Production & Consumption of Fermented Foods for Food & Nutrition Security in Nigeria.” The program, unveiled at a workshop in Lagos, aims to combat malnutrition and improve food security by promoting the production and … Continue reading “Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF), Launches National Initiative to Promote Fermented Foods for Nutrition and Food Security”
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, has reaffirmed the importance of preserving Igbo culture and traditions, emphasising that they form the bedrock of the people’s identity and must be sustained for posterity. Governor Soludo made the assertion at this year’s Obiora Obosi Iwaji Festival, held in Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area, which celebrates … Continue reading “Governor Soludo Calls for Preservation of Igbo Culture, Celebrates with Obosi Community on Iwaji Festival”
The organizers of the Bodex Social Media Hangout (BSMH) are thrilled to announce the dynamic lineup of hosts for the 6th edition of Nigeria’s most anticipated digital media convergence holding from November 21st to 23rd, 2025, across the University of Lagos and the Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja, GRA, Lagos. The Bodex Social Media Hangout is … Continue reading “BODEX MEDIA UNVEILS STAR-STUDDED HOST LINEUP FOR BSMH 6.0”
The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has conveyed his earnest congratulations to the new security service chiefs recently appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. Governor Soludo, in his goodwill message, commended the appointments of General Olufemi Oluyede as the new Chief of Defence Staff, Major-General W. Shaibu as the Chief … Continue reading “GOVERNOR SOLUDO CONGRATULATES NEW SERVICE CHIEFS APPOINTED BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU”