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NUJ calls for protection for journalists during 2023 elections

NewsDeskNgNov 25, 2022November 25, 20220

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) on Friday told the government, parties and politicians to ensure journalists are protected during the 2023 elections. NUJ President, Chris Isiguzo made the call in Gombe at a capacity-building workshop for pressmen in the Northeast. Isiguzo lamented how journalists lost their lives, sustained injuries...

Pele sends message to Neymar, other Brazil stars

NewsDeskNgNov 25, 2022November 25, 20220

Football icon, Pele, has sent a message to Brazil players, including Neymar to bring home the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Pele made this known in a post via his Instagram account on Thursday before Brazil’s World Cup win over Serbia. Recall that Brazil defeated Serbia 2-0 in their World Cup...

FCTA reviews security in Abuja

NewsDeskNgNov 25, 2022November 25, 20220

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has reassured residents of the safety of their lives and property. A statement on Friday by the Director of Information, Muhammad Sule, said the FCT Security Committee met on Thursday. The government assured that adequate security arrangements have been made to sustain the state...

Unijos inducts first set of veterinary doctors

NewsDeskNgNov 25, 2022November 25, 20220

The University of Jos has inducted its first set of veterinary doctors. Prof. Tanko Ishaya, the Vice Chancellor of the university, said at the induction on Thursday in Jos, that the graduands were 16. Tanko, who congratulated them, said that the university was proud of them. ”As a University, we...

Fake EFCC operatives arrested in Delta

NewsDeskNgNov 25, 2022November 25, 20220

The police in Delta State have arrested five persons claiming to be operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) which they have been using to defraud unsuspecting members of the public. The suspects who are based in Asaba, Owerri, Port Harcourt and Lagos, include Prince Allison (29), George...

Afrobeats wins ArtMiabo Int’l Festival 2023 edition

NewsDeskNgNov 25, 2022November 25, 20220

In a preview for the third edition of AMIAF, CEO/Founder, Miabo Enyadike disclosed that the success of the 2022 event, which featured visual artists from Africa and Europe, has encouraged her team to go ahead with the next event. The last edition themed “Remake the World” and held at Ebonylife...

YABATECH: 7,554 graduands receive ND, HND Certificates at 34th Convocation ceremony

NewsDeskNgNov 25, 2022November 25, 20220

Having successfully completed the academic calendar of prestigious Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH), 7,554 deserving graduands have been awarded National and Higher Diploma degrees during the institution’s 34th convocation. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the convocation for the class of 2018/2019, 2019/2020 and 2020/2021 academic sessions (Full-Time...

NIS cautions Nigerians against irregular migration

NewsDeskNgNov 25, 2022November 25, 20220

The Nigeria Immigration (NIS) has cautioned Nigerians on the dangers of irregular migration, so as not to waste their future. The Comptroller-General of Immigration, Mr Isah Jere, gave the warning in Abuja on Thursday at a news conference. Jere, who was represented by Mr Tony Akuneme, the NIS Public Relations...

Who will tell Peter the Son of Obi the Truth?

NewsDeskNgNov 25, 2022November 25, 20220

By Mbakwe I. Mbakwe The Biblical cock has scant crowed thrice and Peter has denied not just his masters but himself as well. Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Mr. Peter Obi has now clearly lost out even before Nigerians file out to cast their ballot; this failure...

Tinubu Bags Chieftaincy Title In Ebonyi

NewsDeskNgNov 25, 2022November 25, 20220

The Ebonyi State Traditional Rulers Council has conferred a traditional title on the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu. According to Chooks Oko, an aide to the Ebonyi State governor, Dave Umahi, the APC candidate was given the title of ‘Dike Di Ora Nma’ which means ‘Hero...