6 h. ago News Central TV Inaugurates Abuja Studio, Expands National Footprint

News Central TV has opened a new broadcast studio in Abuja, marking a significant expansion of the continental news organisation’s operations in Nigeria. According to the media outlet, the facility, located at Church Gate Towers in the Central Business District, will serve as a key hub for news gathering, production, and broadcast, enabling faster coverage […]

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3 d. ago Police disowns viral memo on withdrawal of officers from VIPs

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has dismissed a document circulating on social media alleging that police officers attached to several read more Police disowns viral memo on withdrawal of officers from VIPs

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4 d. ago Governor Yusuf applauds rising Chinese investment, seeks deeper partnership

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano state has described the increasing role of Chinese investors in the economic development of read more Governor Yusuf applauds rising Chinese investment, seeks deeper partnership

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5 d. ago From Naija Reader To Global Publisher: How Jeremiah Musa’s ‘The Bit Gazette’ Amplifies African Voices In Crypto

In a global crypto ecosystem dominated by media powerhouses in New York, London and Singapore, a young Nigerian publisher is quietly rewriting the script. The Founder and Publisher of The Bit Gazette, Jerry Musa has transformed from an ordinary online news reader in Nigeria into the voice behind a fast-growing Web3 publication now read across […]

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5 d. ago NGE urges Nigerian media to amplify voices of children caught in violence

…Calls for govt., CSOs collaboration to end tragic pattern of killings The President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), read more NGE urges Nigerian media to amplify voices of children caught in violence-prone zones

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5 d. ago Kebbi Schoolgirls’ Release Is No Cause For Celebration — Atiku

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has taken a swipe at the Federal Government over the rescue of the abducted schoolgirls in Kebbi State, arguing that their release is no cause for celebration but a sign of Nigeria’s deteriorating security climate. In a statement from his media team on Wednesday, Atiku insisted that the development should […]

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6 d. ago “I’m Ready To Have Children Before Marriage, Since I Haven’t Found The Right Man” — Mercy Eke

Nigerian reality TV star and media personality Mercy Eke has announced her willingness to become a mother even if she is not married. In a recent interview, Eke revealed that she feels capable of raising children independently and is prepared to have up to three kids on her own. The former Big Brother Naija winner […] The post “I’m Ready To Have Children Before Marriage, Since I Haven’t Found The Right Man” — Mercy Eke appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Threats to independent media endanger Africa’s democratic stability — CJID

The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) has raised concerns that independent media in Nigeria and across Africa is read more Threats to independent media endanger Africa’s democratic stability — CJID

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8 d. ago Gov Yusuf seeks stronger regulation of Nigeria’s media landscape

“These institutions are producing self-reliant professionals in journalism, film, digital media and information technology...

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9 d. ago Stop mocking religious leaders over Nigeria’s security challenges, CAC president warns

The President, Christ Apostolic Church, Nigeria and Overseas, Pastor Samuel Oladele, has cautioned Nigerians, especially those using social media platforms against mocking Christian religious leaders over the country’s security challenges. Oladele during his sermon at the dedication and handing-over service of Christ Apostolic Church, Mountain of Restoration, Osogbo, Osun State, donated by Prof. and Mrs Read More: https://punchng.com/stop-mocking-religious-leaders-over-nigerias-security-challenges-cac-president-warns/

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1 week ago Federal Govt Cautions Nigeria’s Media Against Foreign Misinformation

The Federal Government has urged Nigerian broadcasters to play a stronger role in defending the country’s information sovereignty, countering foreign misinformation, and promoting national cohesion—warning that distorted international narratives pose a threat to Nigeria’s stability and global reputation. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the call in Abuja yesterday while addressing the […]

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1 week ago Army seeks stronger media collaboration to curb fake news, boost national security

The Nigerian Army has called for stronger collaboration with media stakeholders to enhance national security through strategic communication. The appeal read more Army seeks stronger media collaboration to curb fake news, boost national security

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1 week ago United Nigeria Airlines Accepts Apologies From VeryDarkMan, Mr Jollof After Cabin Brawl

United Nigeria Airlines has accepted public apologies from social media influencers, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, and Freedom Atsepoyi, popularly called Mr Jollof, following a brawl aboard one of its flights on Monday. LEADERSHIP recalls that the incident occurred during boarding at Asaba International Airport and has sparked nationwide discussions on passenger conduct […]

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1 week ago Lege Miami, Nwabali Clash On Social Media Over Eagles’ World Cup Exit

  Nollywood actor Lege Miami and Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, have engaged in a social media war of words following Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. LEADERSHIP recalls that the Super Eagles lost to the Democratic Republic of Congo last Sunday, a defeat that ended Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the […]

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1 week ago We’re not involved in physical confrontation at the PDP national secretariat — Police

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command of the Nigeria Police Force has clarified social media reports on

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2 w. ago ‘He Was A Rare Media Icon’, Garba Shehu Mourns Veteran Journalist Dan Agbese

Former Presidential Media Aide, Garba Shehu, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of veteran journalist and Newswatch co-founder, Dan Agbese, describing his death as a major loss to the Nigerian media landscape. In a statement issued to journalists on Monday in Abuja, Shehu said the nation has lost “one of its brightest names,” noting […]

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2 w. ago NCAA To Sanction VeryDarkMan, Mr Jollof For Fighting Inside Aircraft

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced that social media influencers Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as Verydarkman, and comedian Freedom Atsepoyi, known as Mr Jollof, will face sanctions following a physical altercation aboard an Asaba-Lagos flight of United Nigeria Airlines on Monday. In a post shared on X, the Director of Public Affairs […]

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2 w. ago We Deboarded Feuding VDM, Mr Jollof After Going Physical During Boarding — Airline

United Nigeria Airlines has confirmed that it deboarded social media personalities Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), and comedian Freedom Atsepoyi, widely known as Mr Jollof, following a fight during boarding of their flight at Asaba International Airport on Monday, November 17, 2025. The airline, in an official statement signed by its Public […]

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2 w. ago Cynicism And The ‘Impregnable Wall’: Can Nigerians Rescue 2027?

A fter every election in Nigeria—especially the contentious ones—a familiar chorus rises: “They will rig it,” “Nothing will change.” Following the recent off-cycle governorship polls, this chorus has grown louder. On the streets, in offices, and across social media, many Nigerians have already written off the 2027 general elections as a lost cause. The potential […]

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2 w. ago Who wants Obiano dead? The politics and psychology behind Nigeria’s death rumours

Willie Obiano, former governor of Anambra State, joined a growing list of prominent Nigerians “killed” by social media on Friday, read more Who wants Obiano dead? The politics and psychology behind Nigeria’s death rumours

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