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Centre LSD mobilizes men to fight gender violence with new feminist network

NewsDeskNgAug 15, 2025August 15, 20250

African Centre for Leadership, Strategy & Development (Centre LSD) has asked governments at all levels to prioritize funding and policy reforms that institutionalize male engagement in Gender Based Violence prevention and gender equality work. The Centre has, however, revealed plan to train and mobilize at least 1,000 male leaders and...

Youth Unite for Global Peace and Future on 80th Anniversary of WWII Victory, UN Founding

NewsDeskNgAug 14, 2025August 14, 20250

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the World Anti-Fascist War and the founding of the United Nations. Eighty years ago, in face of the dark and evil forces of fascism, people from different countries, nations, social systems, and ideologies united together and, through tremendous sacrifice, secured...

Peter Mbah, Alex Otti And Babagana Zulum: Redefining Leadership In A Nation Torn To Nought By Sycophancy And Debauchery

NewsDeskNgAug 14, 2025August 14, 20250

I cannot resist much longer the urge to intervene in the serious discussion on the way forward for our nation. I’m writing from Houston, Texas about 10,712 Kilometres from Abuja, Nigeria, I am here to attend to a recurring medical condition with my lower back and leg (which has seen...

From Politics to Terrorism? Canada’s dangerous redefinition of Nigeria’s democracy

NewsDeskNgAug 14, 2025August 14, 20250

By Olufemi Soneye When a Canadian federal court recently declared Nigeria’s two largest political parties, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as terrorist organizations under Canadian law, it wasn’t just an immigration decision. It was a political earthquake with consequences that could reverberate...

Abimbola Oyetunde Appointed Bureau Chief at FRCN Network

NewsDeskNgAug 14, 2025August 14, 20250

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Deputy National President, Dr. Abimbola Oyetunde, has been appointed as Bureau Chief for FRCN Network and Deputy Director of News at the Directorate Headquarters Annex in Ikoyi, Lagos. The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) praised the appointment, calling it a testament to Dr....

Nigeria’s digital economy: Beyond the noise and disputes

NewsDeskNgAug 14, 2025August 14, 20250

By David Attai Recently, there have been dramatic claims that Nigeria’s digital economy is “dead.” But dig a little deeper and you will find that the story didn’t come from industry analysts or economic report. It came from some alleged unhappy staff at the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) speaking anonymously....

Coalition Commends NCC’s Rural Internet Expansion for Driving Development and Investment

NewsDeskNgAug 13, 2025August 13, 20250

The Coalition for Inclusive Digital Growth (CIDG) has commended the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for its sweeping rural broadband expansion and infrastructure rollout, describing it as a major driver of economic growth, social inclusion, and investor confidence in Nigeria’s underserved communities. In a statement signed by its President, Peter Ezza,...

Nigerians in Diaspora Monitoring Group Commends Nigeria–India Defence Partnership as Catalyst for National Security Solutions

NewsDeskNgAug 13, 2025August 13, 20250

The Nigerians in Diaspora Monitoring Group (NDMG) has commended the strengthening of defence ties between Nigeria and India, describing it as a strategic step towards solving the country’s security challenges. The group said the renewed bilateral engagement, which covers counter-terrorism training, maritime cooperation, research and development, as well as defence...

FG, NUJ FCT Urge Nigerian Youths to Take Action on Nation-Building

NewsDeskNgAug 13, 2025August 13, 20250

*As Nigeria Joins the World to Mark International Youth Day 2025 As Nigeria joined the rest of the world to commemorate the 2025 International Youth Day, federal officials and media stakeholders have called on Nigerian youths to take decisive actions in driving sustainable development and building stronger communities. Speaking at...

Comrade Grace Ike Congratulates Dr.Abimbola Oyetunde on Her Appointment as FRCN Lagos Bureau Chief, Deputy Director

NewsDeskNgAug 13, 2025August 13, 20250

In a heartfelt message Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, Comrade Grace Ike has warmly congratulated Dr. Mrs Abimbola Oyetunde on her remarkable achievements and well-deserved appointment as Bureau Chief for the FRCN Network News Annex in Lagos and Deputy Director of News. These prestigious roles...