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Broadcasters Oppose June 17 Digital Switchover Target, Warn Against Illegal Rollout

NewsDeskNgMay 26, 2026May 26, 20260

Broadcasters warn Nigeria’s planned digital migration may violate existing laws, disrupt industry operations and impose fresh costs nationwide. Nigeria’s planned June 17 digital switchover target has come under fresh scrutiny as Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON), Monday raised concerns over the rollout’s legality, preparedness and potential effect on the industry,...

NSCDC Uncovers Alleged Multi-Billion Naira Railway Theft Ring, Seals Chinese-Linked Steel Companies Nationwide

NewsDeskNgMay 26, 2026May 26, 20260

NSCDC sealed Chinese-linked firms over alleged railway vandalism and recycling of stolen infrastructure materials nationwide. The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has launched one of the biggest crackdowns on economic sabotage in recent years after sealing all operational facilities belonging to Inner Galaxy Steel Company and Jiuxing Integrity...

Nnaji Charles: APC Must Resolve Primary Election Disputes Before 2027 Polls

NewsDeskNgMay 25, 2026May 25, 20260

APC stakeholder says unresolved irregularities and disputed primary results could create deeper divisions ahead of the general elections. APC stakeholder Nnaji Charles has warned that unresolved disputes arising from the party’s primaries could weaken internal unity and create major challenges ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking during an interview...

Pope Leo Warns AI Could Fuel Endless Wars, Urges Global Pause On Development

NewsDeskNgMay 25, 2026May 25, 20260

Pope Leo warns AI risks misinformation, war and exploitation, urging governments to slow development and strengthen ethical controls. Pope Leo has called on governments worldwide to slow down the rapid development of artificial intelligence, warning that unchecked technological growth could deepen global conflict, spread misinformation, and push humanity toward what...

Africa Rising in Global Affairs, Putin Tells Leaders Ahead of Russia-Africa Summit

NewsDeskNgMay 25, 2026May 25, 20260

Putin says Africa is becoming a major global force as Russia moves to deepen strategic ties with the continent. Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared that Africa is increasingly emerging as a major force in global affairs, reaffirming Moscow’s commitment to strengthening political, economic and strategic ties with countries across...

Bayelsa Enters Commercial Aviation As Diri Boards Pioneer Airlines’ Inaugural Flight As First Passenger

NewsDeskNgMay 25, 2026May 25, 20260

Bayelsa State on Monday formally entered Nigeria’s commercial aviation sector as Governor Douye Diri boarded the inaugural operational flight of Pioneer Airlines, becoming the airline’s symbolic “Passenger 1A.” The non-scheduled Bayelsa State on Monday formally entered Nigeria’s commercial aviation sector as Governor Douye Diri boarded the inaugural operational flight of...

Nigeria Declares Two-Day Public Holiday for Eid-el-Adha

NewsDeskNgMay 25, 2026May 25, 20260

Federal Government declares Wednesday and Thursday public holidays in Nigeria for Eid-el-Adha, urges prayers for peace and national unity. The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, May 27 and Thursday, May 28 as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Adha celebration. The announcement was made on Monday by the Minister of...

Benue Killings: Court Continues Trial of Ethnic Militia Arrested By DSS For Illegal Arms’ Possession

NewsDeskNgMay 25, 2026May 25, 20260

Weeks after the Federal High Court in Abuja began the trial of suspected members of Fulani and Idoma militias linked to ethic killings in Benue State, the same court on Monday, admitted in evidence a report of the Department of State Services (DSS) on how certain Agatu leaders in Benue...

NUJ FCT Partners Adobe Express to train 100 Journalists

NewsDeskNgMay 25, 2026May 25, 20260

Chairman of NUJ FCT Council, Comrade Grace Ike on Monday reiterated the Council’s commitment towards empowering Media Practitioners in the Nations Capital through continuous learning, innovation, and exposure to global best practices. Comrade Ike made the commitment while declaring open one-day capacity training organized by the Council in collaboration with...

FG, China Partner To Localise CNG, EV Infrastructure Manufacturing In Nigeria

NewsDeskNgMay 25, 2026May 25, 20260

*VP Shettima welcomes strategic partnership with Chinese firm to train 100,000 Nigerians The Federal Government of Nigeria and a Chinese firm, New Power Technology (NPT), Monday, engaged in a strategic partnership to localise the manufacturing and assembly of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure in Nigeria. The...

First Lady Tinubu Says Judiciary Central To Sustaining Rule Of Law In Democratic Society

Falana Raises Alarm Over Democracy, Security Threats Ahead Of 2027 Polls

30,000 Retired Officers Urge Tinubu To Sign Police Exit Bill, Threaten Fresh Nationwide Protest

Broadcasters Oppose June 17 Digital Switchover Target, Warn Against Illegal Rollout

NSCDC Uncovers Alleged Multi-Billion Naira Railway Theft Ring, Seals Chinese-Linked Steel Companies Nationwide

Nnaji Charles: APC Must Resolve Primary Election Disputes Before 2027 Polls

Pope Leo Warns AI Could Fuel Endless Wars, Urges Global Pause On Development

Africa Rising in Global Affairs, Putin Tells Leaders Ahead of Russia-Africa Summit

Bayelsa Enters Commercial Aviation As Diri Boards Pioneer Airlines’ Inaugural Flight As First Passenger

Nigeria Declares Two-Day Public Holiday for Eid-el-Adha

Benue Killings: Court Continues Trial of Ethnic Militia Arrested By DSS For Illegal Arms’ Possession

NUJ FCT Partners Adobe Express to train 100 Journalists

FG, China Partner To Localise CNG, EV Infrastructure Manufacturing In Nigeria