68 m. ago Federal Gov’t Signs BASA Agreement With Trinidad & Tobago For Direct Flight

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo and his Republic of Trinidad and Tobago counterpart, the Minister of Works and Transport, Rohan Sinanan have signed a Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA), between the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago that will signal a new era of air connectivity between […]

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70 m. ago NECA Canvasses Support For Federal Gov’t On New Expatriate Reforms

The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has canvassed support for the Federal Government and other stakeholders in implementing expatriate reforms, including the Organised Private Sector of Nigeria. The director general of NECA, Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, stated this at a high-level stakeholder dialogue titled “Sensitisation on the New Expatriate Administration and Other Reforms” held at the NECA […]

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4 h. ago Federal Gov’t, IFAD Train 600 Farmers In Budgeting, Farming Techniques In Benue

The FGN/IFAD coordinating office has disclosed that it has successfully trained over 600 farmers across five local governments in Benue State in budgeting, goal setting, saving, credit use, insurance investment, and other farming techniques. The Benue State project coordinator FNG/IFAD Value Chain Development  Programme Additional Financing ( VCDP), Dr Emmanuel Igbaukum, who disclosed this during […]

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11 h. ago Federal Gov’t Hails Cross River Over Climate Change Awareness

The Federal Government has applauded the Cross River State Government for its sustained commitment to climate change advocacy and awareness, describing it as a key stride in alignment with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume gave the commendation on Monday when he received contestants […]

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20 h. ago Minister Pays Homage To Alaafin, Expresses Federal Govt’s Support For Traditional Institution

The minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Barr. Hannatu Musawa has paid homage to the newly crowned Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade at his palace in Oyo Town. During the visit, the minister who was accompanied by her Special Assistant on Sub-national Development and Engagement, Hon. Abiola Abdulkareem Jagunlabi, affirmed the […]

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33 h. ago Federal Gov’t Exposes Irregularities In Student Loan Disbursements By Banks

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has accused tertiary institutions of coniving with banks to short-change beneficiaries in the disbursement of the federal government’s student loans. The NOA said its investigations into the disbursement of the loans have uncovered several unethical practices by some institutions of higher learning. This was contained in a statement issued to […]

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37 h. ago Reverse Ban On Eedris Abdulkareem’s Protest Song ‘Tell Your Papa’, Soyinka Tells Federal Gov’t

Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has criticised the recent ban on the protest song ‘Tell Your Papa’ by Nigerian rapper cum activist Eedris Abdulkareem. LEADERSHIP recalls that Abdulkareem, known for his similar protest song ‘Jaga Jaga’, which was critical of the then President Olusegun Obasanjo administration, recently released a new single titled ‘Tell Your Papa’, […]

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39 h. ago ‘Tell Your Papa’: Wole Soyinka Knocks NBC For Banning Eedris Abdulkareem’s Song

Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has berated the ban placed on a song by veteran Nigerian singer, Eedris Abdulkareem. Soyinka described the development as a return to culture of censorship and a threat to the right to freedom of expression. The controversial song, titled: ‘Tell Your Papa’s, was said to have been directed to President […] The post ‘Tell Your Papa’: Wole Soyinka Knocks NBC For Banning Eedris Abdulkareem’s Song appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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46 h. ago Wole Soyinka slams NBC for banning Eedris Abdulkareem’s protest song

Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has condemned the recent ban placed on a song by Nigerian musician, Eedris Abdulkareem, describing the development as a return to the culture of censorship and a threat to the right to free expression. In a statement issued from New York University, Abu Dhabi, on Sunday, Soyinka criticised the action Read More

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64 h. ago Adamawa govt earmarks N2bn for youths, farmers to tackle food insecurity

As part of efforts to boost agricultural production and food security drive of the Federal Government, the Adamawa State Government read more Adamawa govt earmarks N2bn for youths, farmers to tackle food insecurity

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64 h. ago Federal Gov’t Dismisses Targeted Persecution Of Nigerian Christians

The federal government has refuted a report by the United States Embassy in Abuja, claiming that Christians in Nigeria have been systematically targeted for extermination and other forms of persecution by fundamentalist Islamists in the country. Spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, in a statement on Friday, descibed the report as […]

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67 h. ago ‘They Tried To Bribe Me’, Singer Eedris Abdulkareem Alleges After NBC Ban On Protest Song

Nigerian veteran rapper and activist, Eedris Abdulkareem, has alleged an attempt by unnamed persons to bribe him with N200 million following the ban of his controversial protest single – ‘Tell Your Papa’ – a diss song against President Bola Tinubu government. In a video shared on social media, Abdulkareem narrated how he received a phone […]

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3 d. ago Amnesty International Accuses NBC OF ‘Unacceptable Abuse Of Authority’ Over Ban On Protest Song By Eedris

Amnesty International, a human rights organisation, has condemned the National Broadcasting Commission’s recent decision to ban Nigerian rapper Eedris Abdulkareem’s new protest song, Tell Your Papa, calling it a “clear violation” of the right to freedom of expression and access to information. In a press statement on Thursday, Amnesty International criticised the ban as “unlawful, […] The post Amnesty International Accuses NBC OF ‘Unacceptable Abuse Of Authority’ Over Ban On Protest Song By Eedris appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Again, Federal Gov’t Dismisses Allegations Of Lopsided Political Appointments

The Federal Government has dismissed recent claims suggesting imbalance and favouritism in federal appointments, reaffirming the Bola Tinubu administration’s commitment to equity, fairness, and national unity. In a statement issued on Friday by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), the government described the allegations, particularly those circulating on social […]

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3 d. ago “We’ll Take It Over By Social Media” – VeryDarkMan Reacts To NBC Ban On Song ‘Tell Your Papa’ By Eedris

Renowned controversial activist, VeryDarkMan, has pledged to finance the video shoot for Eedris Abdulkareem’s protest song, ‘Tell Your Papa,’ which was recently banned by the Nigerian government. Information Nigeria had earlier reported that the Federal Government, through the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), banned the song on Thursday, deeming it inappropriate and offensive. In a surprising […] The post “We’ll Take It Over By Social Media” – VeryDarkMan Reacts To NBC Ban On Song ‘Tell Your Papa’ By Eedris appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Benue To Partner Federal Gov’t On Empowerment, Resettlement Of IDPs

The Benue State Emergency Management Agency (BSEMA) has reaffirmed its commitment to maintain a strong collaboration with the Federal Government to support the resettlement and empowerment of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the state. Executive Secretary of BSEMA, Sir James Iorpuu disclosed this during the monthly distribution of food and non-food items to IDPs. […]

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3 d. ago NBC ban on Eedris Abdulkareem’s song unconstitutional – Amnesty

Human rights organisation, Amnesty International, has condemned the recent decision by the National Broadcasting Commission to ban Nigerian rapper, Eedris Abdulkareem’s new protest song, Tell Your Papa, labelling the move a “clear violation” of the right to freedom of expression and access to information. In a press statement issued on Thursday, Amnesty International described the Read More

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4 d. ago ‘Constructive criticism is a crime in Nigeria,’ Eedris Abdulkareem slams NBC over new protest song ‘Tell Your Papa’ ban

Veteran Nigerian rapper, Eedris Abdulkareem, has criticised the National Broadcasting Commission following its decision to ban his new single, ‘Tell Your Papa’, from airplay across broadcast stations, labeling the move as an attempt to silence truth and suppress constructive criticism. The NBC, in a memo dated April 9, 2025, announced the banning of the song, Read More

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4 d. ago Eedris Abdulkareem’s Protest Song ‘Tell Your Papa’ Banned By NBC For Broadcast

The National Broadcasting Commission has prohibited Nigerian radio and television stations from broadcasting veteran rapper Eedris Abdulkareem’s trending song, “Tell Your Papa,” due to its “objectionable content.” Susan Obi, Coordinating Director of Broadcast Monitoring, wrote a memo on April 9, 2025, declaring the track Not To Be Broadcast (NTBB) under Section 3.1.8 of the Nigeria […] The post Eedris Abdulkareem’s Protest Song ‘Tell Your Papa’ Banned By NBC For Broadcast appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago NBC bans Eedris Abdulkareem’s protest song ‘Tell Your Papa’ from radio, TV

The National Broadcasting Commission has barred Nigerian radio and television stations from airing the trending song “Tell Your Papa” by veteran rapper, Eedris Abdulkareem, citing its “objectionable nature.” In a memo dated April 9, 2025 and issued by the Coordinating Director of Broadcast Monitoring, Susan Obi, the commission declared the track Not To Be Broadcast Read More

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