64 m. ago Gov Mbah Tasks Journalists On Truth, Editorial Courage In AI Age

Enugu State governor, Peter Mbah, has urged Nigerian journalists to uphold editorial courage and remain steadfast in their pursuit of truth amid the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in newsrooms. Delivering his welcome address at the opening of a two-day workshop organised by the State House Press Corps (SHPC) in Enugu on Friday, Governor […]

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66 m. ago Court Convicts Eight Chinese Nationals For Cyberterrorism, Internet Fraud In Lagos

A Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has convicted and sentenced eight Chinese nationals over their involvement in cyberterrorism and internet fraud. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission revealed this in a statement shared on its official X handle on Friday. “The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on […] The post Court Convicts Eight Chinese Nationals For Cyberterrorism, Internet Fraud In Lagos appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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67 m. ago “No Amount Of Efforts Will Make Amaechi, David Mark Return To Power” – Wike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has urged Interim National Chairman of African Democratic Congress, David Mark, and a chieftain of the coalition group, Rotimi Amaechi, to stop deceiving Nigerians. Wike said that the coalition under the leadership of Mark, Amaechi and others in the party would not return to power in 2027. […] The post “No Amount Of Efforts Will Make Amaechi, David Mark Return To Power” – Wike appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago We’ve no objections to creation of Zaar Chiefdom — Fulani community

Tribune Online We’ve no objections to creation of Zaar Chiefdom — Fulani community The Fulani community of Bauchi State, under the aegis of Daddo Pulāku and affiliated Fulani associations, has declared that it has no objections to the creation of the proposed Zaar Chiefdom in the state. The declaration was made by the Fulani community during a press conference held at the NUJ Press Centre, on the ongoing […] We’ve no objections to creation of Zaar Chiefdom — Fulani community Tribune Online

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2 h. ago Election Outcomes: Yiaga Africa Backs New INEC Guidelines, Seeks Amendments

Foremost election monitoring organisation, Yiaga Africa, has backed the new Supplementary Guidelines for the Review of Declaration and Return of Election Results issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The group described the development as a “positive step” towards enhancing the credibility of Nigeria’s electoral process. It, however, urged INEC to amend the Guidelines […]

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2 h. ago Netizens Blast Akwa Ibom Lawmaker For Comparing Coalition’s ADC To 2006 Plane Crash

A federal lawmaker, Clement Jimbo, has sparked outrage after using the memory of a deadly 2006 ADC plane crash to dissuade Nigerians from supporting the African Democratic Congress (ADC), a political party recently adopted by an opposition coalition seeking to challenge President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. The ADC Airline Flight 053, a Boeing 737-200, […]

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3 h. ago Previous Constitution amendments didn’t resolve governance questions – Senate

…Explains how state assemblies disapproved key proposals on state police, traditional institution, others.. …Lagos insists on genuine federalism, devolution of read more Previous Constitution amendments didn’t resolve governance questions – Senate

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4 h. ago Soybeans can play crucial role in tackling Nigeria’s malnutrition crisis – USSEC

The ‘Nigeria: NOW Conference’ was recently hosted in Lagos by the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC), bringing together leading U.S. read more Soybeans can play crucial role in tackling Nigeria’s malnutrition crisis – USSEC

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5 h. ago China Welcomes Russia’s Recognition Of Afghanistan’s Taliban Rule

China, on Friday, welcomed Russia’s decision to become the first country to officially recognise the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan, reaffirming its commitment to maintaining friendly relations with the Afghan people. “As a traditional friendly neighbour of Afghanistan, the Chinese side has always believed that Afghanistan should not be excluded from the international community,” said Mao […]

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5 h. ago NDYC Urges Politicians To Respect INEC’s Integrity, Condemns Amaechi, El

The Niger Delta Youth Congress (NDYC) has condemned the recent comments made by former Governors Rotimi Amaechi and Nasir El-Rufai against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and its chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu. The group, in a statement on Friday signed by its National Coordinator, Israel Uwejeyan, described the comments as “reckless, self-serving, and politically […]

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5 h. ago Enugu governor urges journalists to harness AI for truth, accountability at State House Press Corps Workshop

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Enugu Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah at the opening ceremony of the State House Press Corps two-day capacity-building retreat and workshop with the theme: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Utilisation for Effective Journalism, has charged the media to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a tool to enhance journalism while upholding their sacred duty […] The post Enugu governor urges journalists to harness AI for truth, accountability at State House Press Corps Workshop appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Women, northern inclusion key to closing financial inclusion gap

Olu Akanmu, executive in Residence at the Lagos Business School Tech Leap Initiative, has stated that addressing the barriers hindering read more Women, northern inclusion key to closing financial inclusion gap

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5 h. ago We’ll ensure implementation of 5% user charge on petroleum products, assures lawmakers

From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja The House of Representatives has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the full implementation of the 5 per cent user charge on petroleum products and diesel as stipulated under the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) Act, 2007. The House emphasised that enforcing the provision remains a priority for the 10th Assembly as […] The post We’ll ensure implementation of 5% user charge on petroleum products, assures lawmakers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago NUJ Lagos charges new NAWOJ Executives on purposeful leadership

By Vera Wisdom Bassey The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Lagos Council, has advised the new leadership of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) to work towards unifying the organization and embrace leadership with integrity.   The Chairman of the NUJ, Lagos Council, Mr Adeleye Ajayi who gave the advice, told the new leadership […] The post NUJ Lagos charges new NAWOJ Executives on purposeful leadership appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago 2027: Ohanaeze Interested In Welfare Of Citizens, Not Partisan Politics — Spokesman

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, apex Igbo sociocultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has declared that it was only interested in the socioeconomic wellbeing of the citizens of Nigeria, not partisan politics. National Publicity Secretary of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Dr. Ezichi Chukwu stated this in an interview with LEADERSHIP in Enugu. Reacting to the recent of opposition […]

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7 h. ago Opening of new GRAs, digitisation of land allocation, property search grew Oyo’s revenue — Akin

Tribune Online Opening of new GRAs, digitisation of land allocation, property search grew Oyo’s revenue — Akin-Funmilayo • Vows to stamp out building collapse Commissioner for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Mr Williams Akin-Funmilayo, has credited Governor ‘Seyi Makinde’s visionary leadership as the reason behind the state’s increased Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), noting that the opening up of new Government Reservation Areas, digitisation of land allocation and title documents, among other initiatives, […] Opening of new GRAs, digitisation of land allocation, property search grew Oyo’s revenue — Akin-Funmilayo Tribune Online

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8 h. ago PICTORIAL: OPSH Troops Neutralise 1 Bandit, Arrest Gunrunner, Recover Weapons In Plateau

Troops of 3 Division/Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) while conducting offensive operations on Wednesday, July 3 at the mountainous areas of Tulus and Hokk Communities in Bokkos LGA along the fringes of Plateau and Nasarawa States, have neutralised one bandit while others fled into the surrounding bushes. OPSH, in a statement issued by its Media Information […]

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8 h. ago State police, electoral reforms top agenda as Senate opens constitution review in Lagos today

The Nigerian Senate on Friday (today) commenced its zonal public hearing on the review of the 1999 Constitution in Lagos, read more State police, electoral reforms top agenda as Senate opens constitution review in Lagos today

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9 h. ago Chukwujekwe becomes first Nigerian to head AFCID in new leadership reshuffle

Jennifer Chukwujekwe, an interior designer and founder of the Jenniez School of African Interior Design, has made history by becoming read more Chukwujekwe becomes first Nigerian to head AFCID in new leadership reshuffle

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9 h. ago The trust dividend: How credibility fuels lasting leadership

A senior executive I once coached had a quiet but powerful presence. She wasn’t the loudest voice in the room, read more The trust dividend: How credibility fuels lasting leadership

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