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Civil Society Organisation, Citizens' Gavel, has described the arrest and detention of investigative journalist and founder of the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), Fisayo Soyombo, by the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, as a dangerous precedent to press freedom in Nigeria. The Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) revealed on…
9 Sep
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Plateau State Council, began its one–week programme on Monday by embarking on cleaning the major streets in Jos, the Plateau State capital. The journalists, in their NUJ T-shirts, marched from their Secretariat to Murtala Mohammed Way, Ahmadu Bello Way, and terminated their journey at the Jos City Centre which…
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Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has claimed that the controversial tax reform bills' implementation would disproportionately benefit Lagos State while economically disadvantage other regions. Zulum cautioned that the bills, if passed into law, could exacerbate existing economic inequalities across Nigeria. "Only Lagos will benefit from this scheme. But what we are telling them is to…
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Troops from the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with other security agencies, have made a significant impact on illegal oil
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The Management of Port Harcourt Refining Company of Nigeria has attributed the slow pace of loading petroleum products at the facility to
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Dutch marathon runner Sifan Hassan and Botswanan sprinter Letsile Tebogo, both of whom took gold at the Paris Olympics, were named 'Athletes of the Year' by World Athletics in Monaco on Sunday. Hassan, who also won the out-of-stadium award, was rewarded for her incredible performance in the French capital which stretched beyond the marathon and…
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The game of musical chairs at the top of the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) continued on Sunday with Rivers United of Port Harcourt returning to the top spot. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Rivers United beat visiting Kano Pillars 1-0 to return to the top position with 29 points after…
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The Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria, has urged the Federal Government, through the Ministry of Aviation, to boost its funding to address pressing capital project needs. The Acting Rector of NCAT, Mr Joseph Imalighwe, made this appeal on Sunday in Lagos. He also expressed excitement over the recertification of the International Civil Aviation…
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The maiden Chinua Achebe Airport Christmas Trade Fair kicked off on Sunday at the expansive car park of the facility in Umueri. Speaking at the inauguration of the Airport Christmas Trade Fair, Mr Martin Nwafor, Managing Director of Chinua Achebe Airport Umueri said no fewer than 50 exhibitors had indicated to take part in the…
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The Ambrose Alli Alumni Association, FCT Chapter, has appealed to Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, to fulfil his promise to revitalise Ambrose Alli University (AAU). Dr Clifford Omozeghian, the Worldwide President of the Alumni Association, made the call at the 3rd Annual Lecture Series/Wazobia Cultural Day and End of the Year Dinner and Award Night…
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US President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday named Lebanese American businessman Massad Boulos as his senior advisor on Arab and Middle Eastern
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Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, has promised to support Abakiliki FC in their bid to gain promotion to the elite league. Abakiliki FC are featuring in the 2024/2025 Nigeran National League (NNL), which is the second division of the country’s league and the governor believes that with massive support, the team will gain promotion…