NBC reads riot act, warns against hate speech ahead of political campaign season for 2023 elections.

The Nigeria Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has issued warnings to operators in Nigeria’s broadcast industry, ahead of the commencement of political campaigns for the 2023 general elections. Speaking at a sensitization forum on political broadcasting in Abuja, the NBC Director-General, Balarabe Ilelah, warned against the use of hate speech during the campaign, stressing that the Commission […]

FG orders VCs to reopen varsities and commence lectures

The Federal Government through the National Universities Commission has ordered vice-chancellors to re-open schools and allow students resume lectures. This was made known in a letter signed by the Director, Finance and Accounts of the NUC, Sam Onazi, on behalf of the Executive Secretary of the commission, Professor Abubakar Rasheed. The letter which was made […]

Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know this Monday morning

Good morning! Below are today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. The Northern Elders’ Forum, on Sunday, said it will subject candidates of various political parties seeking the votes of the north to a rigorous interrogation exercise until they are convinced about who has the capacity to fix the country. This clarification was made by NEF […]

Keyamo to PFN: Pastors are to lead people to salvation — not preach politics

Spokesperson of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign council, Festus Keyamo, says pastors should stop dabbling into politics. Keyamo said this in reaction to recent comments from the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN). In an interview with newsmen, David Bakare, deputy national secretary of the PFN, said the group has no affiliation with members […]

Sokoto NUJ tasks FG, SOSG on spate of insecurity , ASUU

By Suleiman Adamu, Sokoto The Nigeria Union of Journalists(NUJ) Sokoto state Council at the end of its Congress has called on the federal and Sokoto state governments to redouble efforts at addressing the spate of insecurity in the state and country as a whole. It also sought government to expedite action in tackling the trend […]

2023: WIPF seeks media support against marginalisation in politics – Barrister Ifendu

By Suleiman Adamu, Sokoto Women in Politics Forum( WIPF) has attributed women poor participation in politics and political process in Nigeria to the taking over of the space by the men politicians, urging the media to support its course towards changing the narratives. It also blamed the challenges of internal party politics , provision of […]

Suspended Ido LG Chairman, Sheriff Adeojo Physically Assaults Renowned Lawyer in Ibadan

The recently suspended chairman of Ido local government in Oyo state, Mr. Sheriff Adeojo is currently receiving knocks across the state for physically assaulting a lawyer, Barr. Tolu Fowode, at a lounge in Ibadan over the weekend. The Better Representation Solidarity Group condemns actions of the embattled People’s Democratic Party (PDP) member, who is one […]

2023: Osinbajo Absent From Tinubu Campaign List ….Keyamo Explains

Yemi Osinbanjo

…Party says no cause for alarm PRESS RELEASE BY THE TINUBU/SHETTIMA PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN COUNCIL ABSENCE OF VICE-PRESIDENT YEMI OSINBAJO FROM CAMPAIGN COUNCIL LIST NO CAUSE FOR CONCERN Our attention has been drawn to some stories making the rounds that there may be something amiss within the family of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the […]

bandits not ISWAP resorting to guerilla tactics

The Edo State Government refutes claims that it was ISWAP, that carried out the attack by fleeing bandits at Ibillo-Igarra Road Junction, where they burnt a Wabaizigan patrol vehicle on September 22, 2022 after a thorough investigation by the state security outfits involving the Police, Nigerian Army, Edo State Vigilante Network and Nigeria Civil Defence […]