Keyamo Proposes Act Mandating Officials to Use Local Airlines
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has proposed the adoption of a new law that would mandate Nigerian government officials to patronize local airlines for international travel. ALSO READ: Critique: Edo’s 2025 Agricultural Budget — Big Numbers, Small Vision The Minister made the proposal on Sunday during the ceremonial send-off of Air […]
Critique: Edo’s 2025 Agricultural Budget — Big Numbers, Small Vision
By Chris Osa Nehikhare The Edo State Government’s 2025 budget allocates ₦51.9 billion to agriculture and food security — a figure that, at first glance, appears impressive. But when you peel away the layers, it reveals an unimaginative and pedestrian approach to agricultural development. At a time when global and national conversations are centered on […]
Media Spotlight on Idon Community as Journalists Tackle Charcoal-Driven Deforestation.
By Ehinome Agbon, Idon, Kajuru, Kaduna State …Idon Community Battles the Impact of Charcoal Production Residents of Idon community in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State are expressing growing concern over the environmental damage caused by charcoal production, their main source of livelihood. Their plight gained attention during a three-day Climate Journalism Training held […]
Ghana’s Former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings Dies at 76
Ghana is mourning the death of former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, who passed away at the age of 76. ALSO READ: Barack Obama Pays Tribute to Fela Kuti in New Podcast Series Ghanaian presidential spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu confirmed that the former First Lady, politician, and prominent women’s rights advocate died on Thursday morning […]
President Tinubu Swears In New INEC Chairman.
President Bola Tinubu has officially sworn in Professor Joash Amupitan as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). ALSO READ: 3-Day Climate Journalism Workshop Builds Capacity of Kaduna Reporters on Environmental Reporting The swearing-in ceremony took place a week after the Senate confirmed his appointment following a screening session held on October […]
3-Day Climate Journalism Workshop Builds Capacity of Kaduna Reporters on Environmental Reporting
By Ehinome Agbon | Procyon News KADUNA — In a bid to strengthen media capacity for climate change awareness and reporting, a three-day intensive training on climate journalism was held from October 21 to 23, 2025, at The Pyramid Hotel, Kaduna. The workshop, themed “Amplifying Climate Resilience Through Ethical and Impactful Radio Reporting,” was organized […]
Constitutional Council Dismisses Election Cancellation Petitions in Cameroon
Cameroon’s heavily disputed presidential election is nearing its official conclusion, as the country’s Constitutional Council dismissed all calls for the cancellation of the October 12 poll. Judges on the Council have confirmed they will announce the official result on Monday, October 27th. ALSO READ: CAN Refutes Presidency’s Statement, Reaffirms Christian Genocide in Nigeria The Council […]
Kanu Defends Self In Court
The trial of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, took a dramatic turn after his lead counsel, Kanu Agabi (SAN), and the entire defence team announced their withdrawal from the case. ALSO READ: Kaduna Journalists Trained on Using Radio Jingles for Peace and ADR The sudden split leaves Kanu […]
Kaduna Journalists Trained on Using Radio Jingles for Peace and ADR
Media personnel in Kaduna State have received a specialized, two-day training on leveraging radio platforms for conflict prevention and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). ALSO READ: Kaduna Climbs to 3rd Place on Nigeria Climate Governance Ranking 2025 The workshop, which focused on the production of radio jingles, was held from October 21st to October 22nd, 2025, […]
CAN Refutes Presidency’s Statement, Reaffirms Christian Genocide in Nigeria
By Procyon News Staff Abuja, October 21, 2025 The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has refuted a statement credited to the Presidency suggesting that it dismissed claims of a “Christian genocide” in the country, describing such reports as false and misleading. In a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by its President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, […]