African Journalism
2 Sep
Renowned media entrepreneur Idris Usman has announced the upcoming launch of the state-of-the-art C54 News Channel, set to revolutionise journalism in Nigeria and across Africa. The channel, which will officially go live on November 20, 2024, is poised to make a significant impact on the media landscape with its commitment to fearless storytelling, in-depth analysis,…
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US President Joe Biden and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris mourned the bloody Hamas attack on Israel a year ago Monday while deploring heavy civilian losses of Palestinians in the subsequent Israeli operation. "Let us bear witness to the unspeakable brutality of the October 7th attacks but also to the beauty of the lives that were stolen…
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The new Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Lagos command, Kehinde Hamzat, has tasked officers and members of the public with discipline. READ ALSO:Accidents: Shettima orders FRSC to overhaul road safety measures Hazmat made the call in an interview with newsmen after taking over the parade in the command on Monday. He…
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The pump price of fuel has reduced from N1300.00 and N1350.00 to between N1200.00 and N1150.00 in Abia, according to the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN). The fuel situation monitored in Abia indicates that some petroleum marketers in Aba and Umuahia have started lifting fuel directly from the NNPC, thereby making the price…
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A suit filed by the former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke, to challenge the order obtained by the EFCC for final forfeiture of her seized assets, was on Monday stalled at a Federal High Court, Abuja. READ ALSO:Bribery Allegations: Anxious Diezani asks for prayers The matter, which was before Justice Inyang Ekwo, was fixed for…
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The new Commissioner of Police in charge of FCT command, CP Olatunji Disu has pledged to engender an intelligence-driven policing approach, warning kidnappers and one-chance robber gangs to vacate the city. He hinted that strengthening police intelligence-gathering capabilities will be crucial in preemptively addressing potential threats and criminal activities during his tenure. Addressing newsmen after…
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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has reportedly terminated its exclusive purchase agreement with Dangote Refinery. “Yes, it is true. We can no longer continue to bear that burden,” An official of the NNPCL said in a PREMIUM TIMES report. The termination is expected to open the market for other marketers to buy petrol…
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World oil prices rallied more than two percent Monday as tensions escalated in the crude-rich Middle East one year after the deadly Hamas attacks on Israel. European stock markets mostly rose after more big gains in Asia as China's stimulus boost, a strengthening US economy and the outlook for interest rates in major economies outweighed…
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The Police Command in Benue has commended the people of the state over their peaceful conduct during the just concluded local government election in the state. READ ALSO:PDP clears all 23 LGAs in Benue council elections The command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Sewuese Anene, told the News Agency of…
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A cyberattack led to widespread disruptions at the Russian state-owned broadcaster VGTRK on Monday, according to media reports. READ ALSO:Russia jails US ‘mercenary’ for seven years The online Russian newspaper Gazeta.Ru reported that a pro-Ukrainian hacker group named “sudo rm -RF” was responsible for the attack, citing Russian intelligence officials. Gazeta.Ru…
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Fire gutted the newly built Ikwere Local Government Secretariat and some sections of Eleme Council complex on Monday. The Guardian learnt that unknown gunmen suspected to be political thugs invaded and detonated explosive devices at the secretariat buildings a few hours after the police withdrew its personnel from the 23 Councils in the State. The…