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Nigerian News

David Mark greets Abdulsalami at 83, Pemu – Amuka @ 90

June 14, 2025June 14, 2025 - by Taiye Odewale

Former President of the Senate, Senator David Mark has congratulated former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, on his 83rd birthday just as he felicitated with the media guru , …

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Nigerian News

Uncle Sam: Editors celebrate Vanguard publisher on 90th birthday

June 13, 2025June 13, 2025 - by Paul Okah

The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has joined Nigerians in celebrating one of its senior members and publisher of Vanguard Media Group, Prince Sam Amuka-Pemu, on his remarkable 90th birthday. …

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Nigerian News

MRA condemns NEITI’s call for FOI Act amendment to punish ‘misuse’

June 6, 2025June 6, 2025 - by Chizoba Ogbeche

Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has  condemned the call by the Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), Dr. Orji Ogbonnaya Orji, for an amendment to the Freedom …

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Nigerian News

Self Help Africa trains Kano journalists to boost WASH coverage

June 1, 2025June 1, 2025 - by Ibrahim Hamisu

Self Help Africa has commenced a three-day media training programme for members of the WASH Media Network in Kano state.  The training, which is taking place in Tahir Guest Palace …

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Nigerian News

NPC trains over 45 journalists, 30 university students on ethical journalism 

May 31, 2025May 31, 2025 - by Benjamin Samson

As part of efforts to ensure responsible journalism in Nigeria, Nigerian Press Council (NPC) has trained no fewer than 45 Journalists from the North Central Region and 30 students of …

NPC trains over 45 journalists, 30 university students on ethical journalism  Read More
Opinion

Of journalists’ deaths, security lapses and cut-throat taxes

May 26, 2025May 26, 2025 - by Hassan Gimba

Last week was a dark one for journalism in Nigeria. The light of two of its bright stars, Hajiya Amina Alhassan Ahman and Haruna Dauda Biu dimmed and blew out. …

Of journalists’ deaths, security lapses and cut-throat taxes Read More
Nigerian News

Supreme Court Chief Registrar cautions judiciary correspondents on sensational reportage

May 26, 2025May 26, 2025 - by Kehinde Osasona

The Chief Registrar, Supreme Court of Nigeria, Barrister Kabir Akanbi, has urged judiciary correspondents in the country to ensure balancing, fairness and objectivity in their reportage of judiciary activities in …

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Nigerian News

Kwararafa Reporters to honour 6 individuals for impactful leadership

May 23, 2025May 23, 2025 - by  Oyibo Salihu

The Kwararafa Reporters has announced plans to honour six persons who have distinquished themselves by making significant contributions to the growth of  their respective domains. Those to be honoured are; …

Kwararafa Reporters to honour 6 individuals for impactful leadership Read More
Business

World Bank trains journalists on NCA, sustainability reporting 

May 23, 2025May 23, 2025 - by Helen Oji 

  The World Bank has trained journalists on Natural Capital Accounting and Sustainability reporting. The event was organized by the World Bank and Global Programme on Sustainability, (GPD). The World …

World Bank trains journalists on NCA, sustainability reporting  Read More
Nigerian News

Nigeria food system under growing stress -ActionAid 

May 14, 2025May 14, 2025 - by Adeola Akinbobola

The Country Director, ActionAid Nigeria (AAN), Andrew Mamedu, has said Nigeria is at a crossroad because its food system is under growing stress.  Mamedu, speaking at a two-day workshop with …

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Nigerian News

F&B fetes journalists, harps on financial stability

May 9, 2025May 10, 2025 - by Kehinde Osasona

Forsman and Bodenfors (F&B), a globally recognised creative and advertising agency has feted journalists, including members of the Sport Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) and others at a pep talk …

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Features

Press freedom and responsible journalism; Need to strike a balance

May 8, 2025May 8, 2025 - by NAN

In any democracy, the media serves as both a watchdog and a voice for the people. However, in Nigeria, the balance between press freedom and journalistic responsibility continues to ignite …

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Nigerian News

Journalists, activists targets of Cybercrimes Act – SERAP, NGE  

May 6, 2025May 6, 2025 - by Ngozi Obi

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and Nigeria Guild of Editors (NGE) have called on the federal government to stop the use of draconian Cybercrimes Act to target journalists, activists, …

Journalists, activists targets of Cybercrimes Act – SERAP, NGE   Read More
Nigerian News

WPFD: NNPP chieftain Ajadi tasks FG, states on press freedom 

May 5, 2025May 5, 2025 - by Bayo Agboola.

A South-west chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, Sunday, urged the federal government to always allow freedom of expression and freedom of the press. …

WPFD: NNPP chieftain Ajadi tasks FG, states on press freedom  Read More
Nigerian News

Artificial Intelligence: NPC boss, others task journalists on national security, professionalism 

May 5, 2025May 5, 2025 - by Benjamin Samson

The executive secretary of Nigerian Press Council (NPC),  Dr. Dili Ezughah, has tasked journalists to always be mindful of national security while using Artificial intelligence and in their reportage, saying …

Artificial Intelligence: NPC boss, others task journalists on national security, professionalism  Read More
Interview

Why CODE is launching $5m basket fund for Nigerian journalists – Lawal

April 11, 2025April 11, 2025 - by AWAAL GATA

In this interview with AWAAL GATA, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Connected Development (CODE)), a civil society organisation on the forefront of stimulating development in Africa, Hamzat Lawal, explains …

Why CODE is launching $5m basket fund for Nigerian journalists – Lawal Read More
Nigerian News

Use judiciary to protect your rights – Lawmaker tells journalists

April 7, 2025April 7, 2025 - by Amarachukwu EgwuAgha

The lawmaker representing Afikpo and Edda federal constituency of Ebonyi state in the House of Representative,  Iduma Igariwey weekend, advised journalists to always play safe. Igariwey who double as the …

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Nigerian News

Alake of Egbaland to host men-only townhall to strengthen family, community bonds

April 7, 2025April 7, 2025 - by Ene Oshaba 

In its efforts to fostering safer communities and reshaping societal norms, Women Radio 91.7FM, Nigeria’s only female-centric radio station, has announced a high-profile Townhall Meeting to be hosted at the …

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Nigerian News

Zamfara NUJ hails Gov Dauda for pledging to build council secretariat

April 3, 2025April 3, 2025 - by Sanusi Muhammad

  The Nigeria Union of Journalists, Zamfara state council, Thursday, commended Zamfara state governor, Dauda Lawal, for the promise to rebuild modern NUJ state secretariat at the press centre in …

Zamfara NUJ hails Gov Dauda for pledging to build council secretariat Read More
Nigerian News

FG assures UNESCO of media institute’s autonomy, sustainability

March 28, 2025March 28, 2025 - by Benjamin Samson

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has assured UNESCO of the sustainability and autonomy of the Category 2 Media Information Literacy (MIL) Institute, which will be sited …

FG assures UNESCO of media institute’s autonomy, sustainability Read More
Letters

A tribute to Dubem Onyia

March 27, 2025March 27, 2025 - by Ikechukwu Ani 

I stumbled on a social media report that faithful Monday afternoon of March 10, 2025 and before me was the shocking news break that my boss, he will forever remain …

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Nigerian News

FG committed to free speech, healthy opposition – Idris

March 20, 2025March 20, 2025 - by Benjamin Samson

… Congratulates NUJ at 70 Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reaffirmed President Tinubu’s commitment to upholding the constitutionally guaranteed rights of all Nigerians by fostering constructive …

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Nigerian News

Gov Inuwa hails journalists as pillars of democracy

March 17, 2025March 17, 2025 - by Auwal Ahmad

Gombe state governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has described journalists as vital partners in governance, whose contributions have significantly shaped his administration’s policies and programmes. Speaking during a special Iftar gathering …

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Featured

The Unforgotten Hero, Bagauda Kaltho

March 14, 2025March 14, 2025 - by SUNNY IDACHABA

The price that some individuals paid to secure today’s somewhat press freedom remains indelible. While some spent days, weeks and years behind bars, others paid the supreme price. If not …

The Unforgotten Hero, Bagauda Kaltho Read More
Interview

Good leaders listen to constructive criticisms – Shadrach 

February 14, 2025February 14, 2025 - by BENJAMIN SAMSON

Nigerian author, human rights activist and journalist Idegu Ojonugwa Shadrach is the founder of The Compodium, and the Kogi state coordinator of Fix Nigeria Group. In this interview with BENJAMIN …

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