67 m. ago Journalists Are Nigeria’s Shield Against Dictatorship — Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima has described Nigerian journalists as the nation’s primary defence against authoritarian rule, assuring that press freedom remains a non-negotiable pillar of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. VP Shettima noted that journalists have played a stabilising role during moments of national tension by correcting misinformation and holding power to account. Speaking on Tuesday […]

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3 h. ago Building Collapse: Authority Makes Testing Of Building Materials Mandatory

The Umuahia Capital Development Authority has made laboratory testing of building materials before use mandatory as part of measures to prevent building collapses in the Abia State capital. General manager of the authority, Kingsley Agomo stated this when new leaders of the Correspondents Chapel, of the state council of Nigeria Union of Journalists visited him […]

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63 h. ago NUJ FCT Chair, Grace Ike, Honoured With ‘Excellence In Media Leadership & Advocacy’ Award

It was a moment of pride and reflection on Saturday as the chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, Comrade Grace Ike, was honoured with the “Excellence in Media Leadership and Advocacy Award” by the School of Communications and Media Studies, Learn To Live Business School UK (LLBSUK). The Award formed a […]

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64 h. ago Kano NUJ suspends secretary over alleged financial misconduct

It warned journalists against content that glorifies banditry and urged strict adherence to the Nigeria Journalists’ Code of Ethics...

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3 d. ago Ekiti NUJ decorates Oyebanji’s wife as grand patron, honours others

The State Information Chapel of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ekiti State Council, has decorated the wife of the

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5 d. ago Kano Deputy Governor Raises Alarm Over Growing Sophistication Of Criminals

Kano State Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdusalam Gwarzo, has warned that criminal groups across the country were becoming increasingly complex, while government response has not matched the pace of evolving security threats. Gwarzo stated this on Wednesday when he received members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Correspondents’ Chapel in his office. He lamented […]

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1 week ago Tinubu: The Best Leader Ever For Nigerian Sports Dev’t, Says Olopade

The director-general of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon Bukola Olopade, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to youth empowerment and sports development, describing him as the best leader Nigeria has ever had in this regard. Speaking to journalists on the sidelines of the ongoing Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Olopade expressed […]

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1 week ago Tribute To A Veteran Nigerian Journalist – Passing on to glory of a legend and co

A legendary icon passes on at the age of 81. Recognising His Leadership, Public Service, and Lasting Contribution to Nigerian read more Tribute To A Veteran Nigerian Journalist – Passing on to glory of a legend and co-founder of Newswatch Magazine: The late Chief Dan Agbese

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1 week ago Riyadh 2025: Olopade Lauds Nigeria’s Athletes Podium Feats, Says Jamboree Days Over

The director-general of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Olopade, has commended Team Nigeria’s athletes for their remarkable performances at the ongoing Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, asserting that the era of jamboree trips in Nigerian sports is now a thing of the past. Speaking to journalists at the Prince Faisal Bin Fahd Stadium, […]

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1 week ago Yuletide: Adetayo Warns Nigerians Abroad Against Land Scammers In Ibeju

Veteran journalist, Gbolahan Adetayo, has issued a strong warning to Nigerians in the diaspora planning to buy land in Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos during the upcoming Yuletide season, cautioning them against falling for fraudulent land deals that have increasingly plagued the area. Adetayo, speaking on the trend, noted that Ibeju-Lekki, once a quiet suburb of […]

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1 week ago “There’s Not Only Christian Genocide In Nigeria, Our Democracy Is Under Threat, Come Save Us” – PDP Chairman Turaki Begs U.S. President Trump

National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kabiru Turaki, has on Tuesday made appealed to the President of the United States, Donald Trump and the international community to intervene in Nigeria’s political climate. Speaking to journalists before the PDP faction he leads attempted to hold a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, which led to […] The post “There’s Not Only Christian Genocide In Nigeria, Our Democracy Is Under Threat, Come Save Us” – PDP Chairman Turaki Begs U.S. President Trump appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Information Minister Mourns Dan Agbese, Describes Him As ‘Titan Of Truth’

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of veteran journalist, author, and Newswatch co-founder, Dan Agbese, describing him as “a titan of truth” whose life’s work helped shape modern Nigerian journalism. In a statement issued to journalists on Tuesday in Abuja, Idris said Agbese was “a […]

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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 Peter Obi Relies Soludo’s ‘Innuendos’, Prays God To Grant Anambra Governor Greater Heights

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, said he holds no personal grievance against Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State and has instead prayed for God to “grant him even greater heights,” despite what he described as the governor’s “unfortunate and bitter” public outbursts against him. Speaking with journalists at the just-concluded All Nigeria […]

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2 w. ago Insecurity: Donald Trump Spoke The Truth, Says Orji Uzor Kalu

Former Abia State governor and Senate Chief Whip, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has backed recent comments by United States President Donald Trump on Nigeria’s insecurity, saying Trump “spoke the truth.” Speaking with journalists at the National Assembly complex on Monday, Kalu lamented the spate of killings across the country, noting that victims cut across religious […]

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3 w. ago Ekiti NUJ secretary emerges Christ School 1995/2001 set alumni

The Secretary of Ekiti State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), O’Seun Ogunsakin, has been elected as the President of the 1995/2001 set of Christ School, Ado-Ekiti, Alumni Association. Ogunsakin was elected at the weekend in an election where he polled 110 votes. Others elected to lead the association are Bukola Ojo (vice […]

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3 w. ago Moonbeam’: Short story anthology by 15 culture journalists hits bookshelves, festival circuits

A new book, Moonbeam: An Anthology of Short Stories by Nigeria’s Foremost Culture Journalists, has hit book shelves across Nigeria. read more Moonbeam’: Short story anthology by 15 culture journalists hits bookshelves, festival circuits

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3 w. ago Moonbeam: Anthology by culture writers set for festival circuit

Affirming that they are more than just reporters, 15 eminent culture writers have released a collection of short stories entitled ‘Moonbeam: An Anthology of Short Stories by Nigeria’s Foremost Culture Journalists.’ Published by Narrative Landscape Press, the anthology edited by former Guardian Arts Editor and publisher of TheArtHubNg, Anote Ajeluorou, was released in early October […]

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3 w. ago Let’s destroy extremism before it turns Nigeria to Gaza —Bishop Kukah

CATHOLIC Bishop of Sokoto, Matthew Hassan Kukah, has warned that unless Nigeria urgently confronts the growing tide of religious extremism and political intolerance, the country could descend into a Gaza-like situation marked by endless violence and despair. Delivering a keynote lecture titled ‘Nigeria: Time to Reload’ at the 60th birthday celebration of journalist and former […]

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3 w. ago Damagum Vows PDP Revival, Says Preparations Ongoing For Convention

The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ambassador Umar Damagum, has raised alarm over what he described as growing threats to Nigeria’s democratic system. Damagum who spoke with journalists in Bauchi yesterday, said preparations for the party’s forthcoming national convention were progressing smoothly. He described the convention as a key step towards reinforcing […]

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