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Disclaimers offer no shield against libel, expert warns journalists
By Kunle Sanni – Gbemiga Ogunleye, a former Provost of the Nigerian Institute of Journalism, has cautioned that writing a disclaimer or applying it to guest comments does not protect media organisations from potential libel lawsuits. Speaking on Saturday at the Western Post 2025 Annual Retreat held in Ogun State, Ogunleye explained that while a disclaimer may offer a media…
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JUST IN: Tinubu decries poor intra-regional trade, urges action
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has described the low level of intra-regional trade in West Africa—currently under 10 percent—as unacceptable and a serious threat to the region’s economic future if not urgently addressed. “Intra-regional trade remains under 10%—a challenge we can no longer afford to ignore. The low trade is not due to a failure of will but a…
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Shettima inaugurates board of Nutrition 774 Initiative
…as FG moves to end malnutrition in Nigeria By Kunle Sanni – Vice President Kashim Shettima has inaugurated the board of the Nutrition 774 Initiative, describing it as a critical step by the Tinubu administration to address the growing malnutrition crisis threatening lives and national development across Nigeria. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima characterized the…
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Tinubu to host first West Africa Economic Summit in Abuja
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu will host the inaugural West Africa Economic Summit (WAES) at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja, the presidency has announced. According to presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, the summit—currently in its second and final day—precedes the 67th Ordinary Session of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Heads of State…
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IOM hails Nigeria’s migration reforms as Shettima seeks stronger partnerships
By Kunle Sanni – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has praised Nigeria for its notable progress in migration governance and disaster preparedness, describing the country’s efforts as a model for addressing the complex challenges of displacement and climate-related crises. This commendation came during a visit by the IOM’s Chief of Mission in Nigeria, Sharon Dimanche, to Vice President Kashim…
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Nigeria to host 4th AU MSME Forum focused on financing, trade growth
By Kunle Sanni – Delegates from over 50 African countries are expected to converge in Abuja from Monday, June 23 to Friday, June 27, 2025, for the 4th African Union (AU) MSME Forum, to discuss challenges facing small businesses across the continent. According to a statement by Stanley Nkwocha, spokesperson to Vice President Kashim Shettima, the forum will focus on…
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Benue Killings: We’re working on President Tinubu’s directive- CDS
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has said the military is acting on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive to bring an end to the killings and apprehend the perpetrators of the Yelwata incident in Benue State. Yelwata is an agrarian community in the Guma Local Government Area of the state. The CDS said this during his interaction…
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Food Inflation: Governors to dismantle illegal roadblocks, multiple taxes
The 36 state governors in Nigeria have agreed to dismantle illegal road blocks and multiple taxes across the country. They made the resolution after a meeting of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) in Abuja which ended early Thursday. The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who read the communique at the end of the meeting, said the governors resolved to…
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President Tinubu returns to Abuja after Benue visit
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu returned to Abuja on Wednesday evening following a working visit to Benue State. He was received at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport by senior government officials and presidential aides. During his visit to Benue, the President directed security chiefs to intensify efforts in tracking down and prosecuting those responsible for…
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Oluremi Tinubu reaffirms commitment to health, education of girls
By Kunle Sanni – First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has reiterated her commitment to advancing the health and education of girls and women in Nigeria, describing it as essential to the country’s development. Speaking at the 7th MERCK Foundation First Ladies Initiative Summit in Dubai, part of the Foundation’s 13th anniversary celebrations, Mrs. Tinubu joined First Ladies from 13 other countries…
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