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Editors demand tax breaks, safety charter to safeguard democracy
By Kunle Sanni – The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has urged President Bola Tinubu and the National Assembly to introduce fiscal and legal reforms to rescue Nigeria’s struggling media industry, warning that a weakened press poses a threat to democracy and national stability. Speaking at the opening of the 2025 All Nigeria Editors Conference (ANEC), held at the Presidential…
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President Tinubu embodies resilience, spirit of Nigerian media – Information minister
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a true reflection of the resilience, courage, and enduring struggle that have defined the Nigerian media throughout the nation’s democratic journey. Speaking at the 2025 All Nigeria Editors Conference (ANEC) in Abuja — the first edition ever attended by a sitting President — Idris…
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US skipping G20 summit ‘their loss,’ says South Africa president
President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Wednesday that the United States’ decision to boycott the G20 summit in South Africa later this month would not prevent the meeting of the world’s leading economies from going ahead. Pretoria and Washington have clashed over a range of policy issues, including South Africa’s summit agenda, culminating in President Donald Trump announcing over the weekend…
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Oluwo of Iwo’s seniority claim deemed false by Osogbo royal families
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The royal families of Osogbo have dismissed as false the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi’s claim of seniority over the Ataoja of Osogbo and his alleged direct paternal descent from Oduduwa. They emphasized that only the Ataoja has a legitimate ancestral link through the male line of the Yoruba progenitor. At a joint press…
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Tinubu urges media to promote unity, responsibility in nation-building
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerian journalists and media executives to use their platforms to promote national unity, trust, and responsible public discourse, saying nation-building cannot be achieved through government reforms alone. Speaking on Wednesday at the opening of the 2025 All Nigeria Editors Conference (ANEC) held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Tinubu said that…
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Peter Obi condemns unpaid allowances to Super Eagles, calls Nigeria ‘disgraced country’
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has criticized the Federal Government and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) over the ongoing protest by the Super Eagles regarding unpaid allowances, describing the situation as evidence of “what is found in a now disgraced country.” The Super Eagles reportedly boycotted their scheduled training session on Tuesday evening to protest unpaid bonuses and allowances for…
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Operation Hadin Kai, UN explore new areas of collaboration on humanitarian security
By Kunle Sanni – The Chief Security Adviser for the United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) in Nigeria, Mr. Senyo Kufe, has visited the headquarters of the Joint Task Force (JTF), North East Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), in Maiduguri, Borno State, as part of his nationwide familiarization and operational assessment tour. During the visit, Mr. Kufe, who assumed…
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FG reports 17% drop in maternal deaths, records major health sector gains
By Kunle Sanni – The federal government says Nigeria’s health sector is witnessing steady improvements, with new data showing a 17% drop in maternal deaths and a 12% decline in newborn mortality across 172 high-burden local government areas. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja during a ministerial press…
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Falconets defeat Ghana in final game of WAFU B U-20 Girls’ Cup
Nigeria’s Falconets wrapped up their 2025 WAFU B U-20 Girls’ Cup campaign in commanding fashion, thrashing rivals Ghana’s Black Princesses 3-0 on Tuesday in Benin. The Nigerian side came out blazing, scoring twice within the opening 40 minutes to stamp their authority on the West African showdown. Despite Ghana’s early pressure, including close efforts from Mary Amponsah and Linda Owusu…
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Troost-Ekong clarifies Super Eagles’ boycott over unpaid bonuses
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has explained that the team’s decision not to train was due to unpaid bonuses and allowances owed since 2019. He dismissed reports that the players were demanding a special bonus ahead of Thursday’s World Cup playoff against Gabon, stressing that their only concern is receiving what they are rightfully owed. “Once a resolution is found,…
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