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The Executive Secretary of the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN), Prof Garba Sharubutu, has appealed to media practitioners to go beyond just reporting agricultural issues to sensitizing farmers across the country on government programs. Sharubutu who made this appeal in Abuja during a media and CSOs sensitisation program revealed plans by the government to…
21 Feb
The Minister of Regional Development, Mr. Abubakar E. Momoh, yesterday, attributed the relative peace in the Niger Delta region to the meaningful engagements of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration. Momoh, alongside the Minister of State, Uba M. Ahmadu, gave an account of the achievements of the sector since they assumed office and identified peace in…
18 Feb
Amid rising operational costs, a media expert, Adeniyi Ifetayo, has urged the Federal Government to consider financial bailout funds for
26 Dec
One bright afternoon, some years ago, I decided to make a quick stop at my favourite shoes-and-bags shop on Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Lagos. As I approached the shop, I noticed an armed guard at the entrance. He was carrying a familiar gun - the intimidating but innocent-looking big thing only a certain agency in Nigeria…
2 Dec
There has been another addition to President Bola Tinubu’s media team. The president has also restructured his media team in a bid to “enhance efficiency within the government’s communication machinery.” Thanks be to God! Well, we are not here to look into the costs and benefits of this new addition at a time when Nigerians are clamouring…
7 Nov
President Bola Tinubu has applauded the role of the media in the fight to enthrone democracy in Nigeria and the successes recorded over 25 years of uninterrupted democracy, saluting their longstanding legacy of deeply committed contributions to nation-building. The President said the democracy that Nigeria enjoys today would not have been possible without the media,…
1 Nov
Prominent Algerian media boss Ihsane El Kadi was freed under presidential pardon Friday on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the independence war with France, lawyers said. Also granted pardons were several activists from the pro-democracy Hirak movement. El Kadi, 65, who heads Interface Medias which includes the Maghreb Emergent news website and Radio…
8 Oct
Global Vice Chairman of the International Law Association (ILA), Professor Damilola Olawuyi (SAN), has canvassed increased financial and technical support for media practitioners in Africa, so they can effectively play their role of driving public discourse and awareness on all aspects of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
2 Oct
Russia opened Wednesday the trial of four independent journalists accused of helping the banned organizations of late opposition leader Alexei Navalny. The Moscow trial, which the judge ordered held behind closed doors, comes as a Kremlin crackdown on dissent has forced the vast majority of independent media into exile. It also comes seven months after…
26 Sep
To guarantee a free press and effective military operations in the interest of national security, the Nigerian Army has appealed for enhanced media and military collaborators. The call for media and military collaboration was made at the one-day Army service-military cooperation Media Chat, third quarter of 2024 currently being held in Makurdi, Benue State capital.…
25 Sep
The Lagos State Government and the United Nations Children's Fund [UNICEF], on Wednesday, sought the support of the media to boost the immunisation of children in the country. The two institutions emphasised that the target could only be met with the support of the media. Celine Lafoucriere, Chief of UNICEF Field Office for Southwest Nigeria,…
30 Apr 2024
Chairman of ARCA Payments Limited and former Chairman, Board of Directors of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), Mr. Kyari Abba Bukar, has been confirmed as the keynote speaker at the 2024 Technology, Media and Telecommunication (TMT) Business Law Breakfast Series being organised by the law firm of Duale, Ovia and Alex-Adedipe (DOA). Giving the…
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Costume designer Paul Tazewell has etched his name in the history books, becoming the first Black man to win an Academy Award for Best Costume Design. The seasoned designer took home the award at the 97th Oscars on Sunday for his breathtaking work on ‘Wicked’. This win marks his first Oscar victory and…
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The Global Initiative for the Advancement of Africa (GIAA) has embarked on a four-day business delegation to Liberia, engaging key government officials and private sector leaders to explore investment opportunities. The delegation, comprising business leaders from Nigeria, met with senior Liberian officials, including Minister of Human Resources and Employee Relations Hon. Oretha Juah Bestman-Yates, Culture…
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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is hoping the glamour of the Champions League can galvanise his injury-ravaged squad from their Premier League
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Borussia Dortmund striker Serhou Guirassy takes on his former side Lille in the Champions League last 16 on Tuesday as seemingly
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Sean Baker’s Anora emerged as the most awarded film at the 97th Academy Awards, securing five Oscars across key categories. The independent drama tells the gripping story of a Brooklyn exotic dancer entangled with the son of a Russian oligarch. The film claimed Best Picture, solidifying its place as the most outstanding cinematic achievement of…
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Sean Baker’s Anora emerged as the most awarded film at the 97th Academy Awards, securing five Oscars across key categories. The independent drama tells the gripping story of a Brooklyn exotic dancer entangled with the son of a Russian oligarch. The film claimed Best Picture, solidifying its place as the most outstanding cinematic achievement of…
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The 97th Oscars took place on Sunday at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood, with several stars taking home awards across different categories. Hosted by Conan O’Brien, the ceremony honoured the best in film over the past year, bringing together Hollywood’s finest for a night of celebration. Despite setbacks caused by the January wildfires that…
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Youths and community leaders in Itasa, Iwajowa Local Council, Oke-Ogun, Oyo State, have staged a peaceful protest against the alleged exploitation of the area’s natural resources by Architype Industries Nigeria Limited.