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Ogoja State “Non-Negotiable, Says Hon. Offoboche

NewsDeskNgJul 20, 2025July 20, 20250

In a powerful and evocative statement, Hon. Offoboche declared that Ogoja State is like a pregnant woman whose due date is non-negotiable, emphasising the urgency and inevitability of the state’s creation. Offoboche, who has championed a movement for Ogoja State creation before now, expressed his satisfaction with the renewed legislative...

NUJ FCT, Nizamiye Hospital Conduct Second Medical Outreach for over 250 Journalists

NewsDeskNgJul 19, 2025July 19, 20250

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, in partnership with Nizamiye Hospital, has conducted a second round of free medical outreach for journalists in Abuja. The event, held as part of activities to mark the 2025 Press Week, brought together more than 250 journalists from across...

Ayra Starr earns RIAA Latin diamond certification with ‘Santa’

NewsDeskNgJul 19, 2025July 19, 20250

Award-winning singer Ayra Starr has made history as the first African artist to earn a Latin Diamond certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Her song “Santa,” a collaboration with Rvssian and Rauw Alejandro, achieved this milestone after grossing over 35 million streams. This feat places her alongside Rema, whose...

How I recorded my first song at 13 – Burna Boy

NewsDeskNgJul 19, 2025July 19, 20250

Grammy-winning singer Damini Ogulu popularly known as Burna Boy has revealed how he recorded his first song at 13. In a chat with Apple Music’s Ebro Darden, the acclaimed ‘African Giant’ recounted how he used a radio and a tape recorder to record the song, creatively using beats from video game soundtracks,...

2026 World Cup: FIFA considers moving games from USA to Canada amid immigration policies

NewsDeskNgJul 19, 2025July 19, 20250

The global football governing body, FIFA, is reportedly weighing the possibility of relocating some of the 2026 World Cup matches from the United States to Canada. This move comes amid growing apprehension over the US immigration policies that have sparked criticism from fans, human rights organizations, and media alike. Recent tightening...

Tinubu assures A’Ibom of continued support development

NewsDeskNgJul 19, 2025July 19, 20250

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to the continued development of Akwa Ibom, assuring that the Federal Government will work closely with the state in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda and the state’s ARISE Agenda. Tinubu gave the assurance on Thursday, July 17th, 2025, when he received in...

Court remands man for alleged defamation of Governor Ododo

NewsDeskNgJul 19, 2025July 19, 20250

A middle aged man, Abdulhamid Deflowerboy, has been remanded for alleged defamation of Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo. Deflowerboy was alleged to be the author of some publications against the governor. The police consequently invited him for questioning, leading to his arraignment and subsequent remand by the court. In his reaction...

Babangida’s son, seven others named chairmen, DGs of agencies

NewsDeskNgJul 19, 2025July 19, 20250

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Muhammad Babangida, son of former military President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, as Chairman of the Bank of Agriculture, signaling a new phase of leadership at the institution as part of ongoing reforms in the agricultural sector. The announcement was made on Thursday through a statement issued...

NUJ FCT set to revive Secondary School Press Clubs to Cultivate Future Journalists

NewsDeskNgJul 19, 2025July 19, 20250

In a bold move to nurture the next generation of ethical and professional journalists, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has announced the revival and strengthening of press clubs in secondary schools across Abuja. Revealing this during an interactive session at Government Secondary School (GSS), Garki, NUJ FCT...

Coalition Demands Explanation by NMDPRA ES, Farouk Ahmed, on Sources of Funding for Children’s Exorbitant Education in Switzerland

NewsDeskNgJul 18, 2025July 18, 20250

The Coalition for Transparency (CT) has called for the immediate resignation of Engr. Farouk Ahmed, Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), over allegations of unexplained wealth used to fund his children’s elite education abroad. In a press conference on Friday, the group demanded that...