Media Rights Agenda (MRA) on Friday called on the Federal Government and other stakeholders to take urgent measures to revitalize the radio sector in Nigeria, arguing that despite the rapidly evolving technological environment which is also changing the media and communication landscape, the affordability, accessibility, and cultural resonance of radio
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has announced plans to establish what he described as the largest dairy and cattle ranches in Nigeria in Ipokia and Yewa South Local Government Areas, with an initial capacity of 5,000 herds of cattle. The governor disclosed this at the All Progressives Congress (APC)
Priests, and other faithful from the Catholic Church Dioceses of Wukari and Jalingo have staged a peaceful protest against continued communal clashes that have left many residents dead in parts of Takum, Donga and Ussa Local Government Areas of Taraba State. The protest which took place on Thursday in Jalingo
The Senate Committee on Finance on Thursday berated the Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Shamsedeen Ogunjimi, over failure to release 2025 budget funds to ministries, departments and agencies, MDAs. The committee raised the concerns during the ongoing budget defence sessions at the National Assembly in Abuja. Chairman of the committee,
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Sen. George Akume, has underscored the need for improved security coordination and early preparation to ensure credible and peaceful 2027 general elections. Akume made this known on Thursday during the opening ceremony of the Federal and State Security Administrators Meeting, in
Vice-President Kashim Shettima, on Thursday departed Abuja for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to represent President Bola Tinubu at the 2026 African Union (AU) Summit. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the theme of the summit is: ‘Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation Systems to Achieve the Goals of
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has clinched double honours as Governor of the Year 2025, following separate recognitions by New Telegraph Newspapers and Leadership Newspapers for his impactful governance and people-focused policies. According to the two national dailies, Governor Oborevwori earned the prestigious accolades for his diligent implementation
Savannah Centre for Diplomacy, Democracy and Development (SCDDD), has called on the National Security Adviser (ONSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, to review the National Security Strategy Document to guide all citizens in addressing their concerns on insecurity. The Executive Director of the SCDDD, Amb. Sani Bala, made the call at a
The Chairman of Ikole Local Government Area, Mr Bayo Omojola, has pledged that his administration will ensure the arrest and prosecution of anyone involved in Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). Omojola gave the warning in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Ikole-Ekiti. He described FGM
Civil society organisations, CSOs, have expressed concern over the Senate’s revised Clause 60(3) of the Electoral Bill, warning that new conditions attached to the electronic transmission of election results could undermine electoral integrity. In a joint statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja, the CSOs, Centre for Media and Society (CEMESO),