Press Freedom Groups Criticise Wike Over Comments During TV Interview
By: Chinedu Echianu A coalition of press freedom and civil society organisations has criticised comments made by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, during a live television interview. The organisations described the remarks as inappropriate and potentially threatening to journalists. The groups, including the International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria, International Press Centre […]
Editors Call for Legal Reforms, Financial Support to Protect Press Freedom
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has urged the Bola Tinubu administration and the National Assembly to implement fiscal and legal measures to sustain media houses, warning that the collapse of the press threatens Nigeria’s democracy and national cohesion. NGE President Eze Anaba made the appeal during his opening address at the […]
Climate Change: SOS Urges Nigeria to Safeguard Vulnerable Children
By Julian Osamoto SOS Children’s Villages (SOSCV), has warned that Children without parental care in Nigeria face growing risks, and failure to protect them could have long-term consequences for the country. Ayodeji Adelopo, Chief Programme Officer at SOS Children’s Villages Nigeria, issued the warning in Lagos, while opening a climate change media workshop […]
NAWOJ Demands Urgent Action on North Central Insecurity
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Zone D, has raised alarm over the escalating insecurity in Nigeria’s North Central region, particularly the recurrent violent attacks on communities in Benue and Plateau States, with devastating impacts on women and children. This concern was part of the resolutions reached at the Association’s bi-monthly […]
IPC Condemns Continuous Clampdown on Press Freedom in Nigeria
By Chinedu Echianu The International Press Centre (IPC) has expressed deep concern over what it described as the ongoing suppression of press freedom in Nigeria. According to the organization’s Safety and Protection of Journalists (SPJ) Hub, recent incidents reveal a disturbing trend of attacks on press freedom. The prolonged detention of Journalist, Tekena Amieyeofori, formerly […]
CBN’s Sidi-Ali Wins Banking Sector Outstanding Spokesperson Award
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN), Hakama Sidi-Ali has won the Outstanding Spokesperson, (Banking Sector) at the 2025 National Spokespersons Awards, the second in a row. She was named at a ceremony held in Abuja as part of the 2025 National Spokespersons’ Summit grand finale. According to the Nigeria Institute of Public […]
No To Global Taxation :Senator Jimoh Ibrahim Tells United Nations Global Parliament In New York.
By Anayo Akwitti The Senator representing Ondo South Senatorial District has informed the United Nations that proposing a global tax to fund the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is inappropriate and unacceptable, as the international system is anarchic and lacks the authority to comply. He further asserts that there is no comprehensive international system in place. […]
World Radio Day: Governor Ododo Celebrates Contribution of Radio to Democracy
By Chinedu Echianu Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has praised the contribution of radio to the deepening of democratic culture in Nigeria as the world celebrates this year’s World Radio Day. A statement signed by the Special Adviser on Media to the Governor, Ismaila Isah said the Governor used the occasion to restate […]
Insecurity: Governor Ododo Calls for Improved Collaboration Among Security Agencies
By Chinedu Echianu The Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has called for deeper collaboration among security agencies operating in the state to advance the administration’s zero tolerance for crime in all parts of the state. A statement signed by Ismaila Isah, Special Adviser on Media to the Governor noted that Governor Ododo disclosed this […]
Occupational Safety: Labour Ministry Inspects Lagos Factories
By Chinedu Echianu The Ministry of Labour and Employment has conducted an inspection of factories of leading companies in Lagos State, as part of the commitment of the Federal Government to enforcing compliance with occupational safety and health (OSH) standards and labour laws. During the two-day exercise, the inspection team, led by the Minister […]