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The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has reaffirmed the importance of a free, independent, and responsible press in promoting democracy, human rights, and national development as Nigeria joined the global community to mark World Press Freedom Day 2026. In a statement issued on Sunday, the NUJ said this year’s theme,...

The Niger State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to industrial development following a meeting between the Honourable Commissioner for Investment, Industry and Trade, Alhaji Aminu Suleman Takuma, and the Honourable Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, John Owan Enoh, held on May 1 in Minna. The meeting focused...

*say Governor’s Performance Despite Distractions Remain APC’s Selling Point in Rivers No fewer than twenty five (25) groups have come together to refund the fifty million naira fee for the purchase of nomination form for Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The nomination...

A frontline Support Group for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has lauded the nomination of Chief Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, as a Minister from Oyo State. Tinubu had on Thursday, sent the name of Chief Tegbe as the ministerial nominee from Oyo State, to replace Hon. Adebayo Adelabu. Adelabu had resigned as...

The National Civil Society Council of Nigeria [NCSCN] has pushed back against recent allegations of “data theft and fraudulent billing” leveled against Mobile Network Operators by activist Omoyele Sowore, revealing that the Nigerian Communications Commission issued a directive for direct consumer compensation as far back as March 29, 2026. In...

Hon. Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, member representing Kaduna North Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has declared his readiness to contest for the presidency of Nigeria. In a tweet posted in Hausa on his verified X handle, the lawmaker stated: “A’a Takwara na. Ni ban butulci. Zan iya Presidency?” which...

The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, Comrade Grace Ike, has called for urgent and sustained action to address insecurity and poverty affecting workers in Nigeria. Ike made the call in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja to commemorate the 2026 Workers’...

The Northern Coalition for Justice (NCJ) has criticised comments by Atiku Abubakar on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s stance on insecurity, describing the remarks as “politically driven and insensitive to the plight of victims.” In a statement issued on Thursday and signed by its President, Mallam Mustapha Alhassan, the group said...

Nigerian entrepreneur, business leader, and philanthropist Dr. Elizabeth Jack-Rich, Founder and CEO of Elin Group Limited, commanded global attention at the inaugural UNLEASH Global Business Conference 2026, held Friday at the prestigious Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center in Washington, DC. Widely regarded as one of Nigeria’s most respected businesswomen and...

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has ordered the withdrawal of charges filed against the chairman of EFAB Properties and directed a fresh investigation into the case, amid concerns raised by civil society organisations (CSOs) over the handling of the matter. The CSOs described the move as a welcome development, saying...