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A new study shows the African press favors the U.S. over China.

NewsDeskNgAug 31, 2025August 31, 20250

A new study has revealed that African journalists tend to give more favourable coverage to the United States than China, despite growing perceptions of China’s expanding influence on the continent. The research, titled ‘Hierarchy of Influences and Mediated Public Diplomacy: The Case of China’s and the United States’ Footprints on...

Former Inspector-General of Police Solomon Arase Dies at 69

NewsDeskNgAug 31, 2025August 31, 20250

As of the time of filing this report, neither his family nor the Nigeria Police Force has issued an official statement confirming the development. Arase, who served as Nigeria’s 18th Inspector-General of Police, was later appointed Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC). Before becoming IGP, he headed the Criminal...

Two Students Injured as Fire Ravages Ondo Poly Girls’ Hostel

NewsDeskNgAug 31, 2025August 31, 20250

A devastating fire outbreak on Saturday razed the girls’ hostel at the Ondo State-owned Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo (RUGIPO), the Nation learnt. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of the day, broke out while some female students were engaged in sanitation exercises on campus. The inferno also affected...

UKOMU Igala Organization Set to Inaugurate National Executive Council September 6

NewsDeskNgAug 30, 2025August 30, 20250

The UKOMU Igala Organization, a leading socio-cultural body dedicated to the unity and progress of the Igala nation, has announced that it will inaugurate its National Executive Council (NEC) on Saturday, September 6, 2025. The event, billed to hold at the NBA House, Plot 1101, Muhammadu Buhari Way, Central Business...

Female Assault by Railway MD Kayode Opeifa: NAWOJ demands public apology in National dailies

NewsDeskNgAug 30, 2025August 30, 20250

The National Secretariat of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ, has taken a firm stance against the harassment of Comrade Ladi Bala, immediate past National Chairperson of the association, by the Managing Director of the National Railway Corporation, NRC, Kayode Opeifa, and is hereby demanding a public apology published...

Zamfara Bye-Election Fallout: APC Slams Governor Dauda for Alleged Thuggery and Media Manipulation

NewsDeskNgAug 30, 2025August 30, 20250

The recent Kaura Namoda South State House of Assembly bye-election in Zamfara State has ignited a firestorm of accusations, with the All Progressives Congress (APC) claiming a decisive victory over the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a scathing rejoinder, Zamfara APC Publicity Secretary Yusuf Idris Gusau accused Governor Dauda...

Zamfara Bye-Elections: Blame Gov Lawal’s Poor Performance for Your Loss– APC Youth Congress to PDP

NewsDeskNgAug 27, 2025August 27, 20250

The APC Youth Congress has issued a scathing rebuke of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Governor Dauda Lawal, attributing the party’s crushing defeat in the recent Kaura-Namoda South State Constituency bye-election to Lawal’s abysmal performance in office. The group dismissed the PDP’s claims of electoral irregularities and misuse of...

Arresting the Shortage of Medical Doctors in Zone B: Sen 313 Taking the Bull by the Horns

NewsDeskNgAug 27, 2025August 27, 20250

By Usman Baba, Shuaibu Awaisu and Sani Yusuf Kokki Distinguished Senator Mohammed Sani Musa, popularly known as Sani 313, is by all standards a courageous man. In 2019, Sen. 313 relaunched his political ambition under the platform of the All Progressives Congress, challenging the very popular Bar. David Umaru, who...

Dangote Cement Celebrates Youth Day at Obajana

NewsDeskNgAug 27, 2025August 27, 20250

The Dangote Cement Plc has marked the International Youth Day at its Obajana plant, Kogi State. Speaking at the event, the Plant Director, Nawabuddin Azad, who was represented by the General Manager, Social Performance, Ademola Adeyemi, said the company’s policy is in alignment with the United Nations’ ideals of empowering...

Governor Uba Sani: Tinubu’s Reforms Have Stabilized the Economy

NewsDeskNgAug 27, 2025August 27, 20250

We are working to transform agriculture to create jobs, address poverty, and increase productivity,” the governor added. Governor Uba Sani has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for stabilizing Nigeria’s economy and restoring investors’ confidence, positioning the country for stronger international partnerships. The Governor who spoke with TVC News, was highlighting...