ECOWAS Trains Over 40 Journalists on Countering Misinformation

NewsNigeriaECOWAS Trains Over 40 Journalists on Countering Misinformation

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 6, 2025

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) trained over 40 journalists drawn from various broadcast, print, and online media on countering misinformation, disinformation, and anti-democratic narratives across the region. The two-day training, which aims to promote ethical journalism and information integrity and is a crucial step toward safeguarding democracy and ensuring regional stability, was organized by ECOWAS in partnership with the German development agency GIZ, the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID), and...

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Innoson Donates Vehicles To Enugu State Security Trust Fund

CommunityNewsNigeriaInnoson Donates Vehicles To Enugu State Security Trust Fund

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)March 6, 2025

The Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Company Limited has donated four vehicles to the Enugu State Security Trust Fund as her support in the fight against insecurity in the state. Commending the giant strides of the Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah’s administration in the state, the Chief Executive Officer of IVM Company, Chief Innocent Chukwuma on Wednesday at the Government House Enugu said manufacturing companies are relieved with improved socio-economic infrastructures and state of security in...

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Hippo Forced Gombe Farmers To Keep Vigil On Farms

AgricultureNewsNigeriaHippo Forced Gombe Farmers To Keep Vigil On Farms

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 6, 2025

The increasing hippopotamus attacks on crops in Difa Community; Yamaltu Deba Local Government Area of Gombe State has forced farmers to keep vigil on their farms. Several hippopotamuses were seen surfacing briefly to breathe while their bodies remained submerged in the river. A correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), who visited farms in Difa, observed the presence of several makeshift houses built with guinea corn and sorghum stalks, which the farmers now use...

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Federal Government To Downsize Number Of Custodial Centres

NewsNigeriaPoliticsFederal Government To Downsize Number Of Custodial Centres

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 6, 2025

Nigerian Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, says the Federal Government has make plans to reduce the number of custodial centres in the country, stating that the current 256 facilities are unnecessary. The minister who disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja at a public hearing on alleged corruption and abuses within the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), said government plans to redistribute inmates convicted of federal offenses to less congested facilities for better management. Tunji-Ojo, noted...

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Gemade pledges discipline in Oko Poly, vows to attract funds for optimal performance 

EducationNewsNigeriaGemade pledges discipline in Oko Poly, vows to attract funds for optimal performance 

PilotnewsMarch 5, 2025

The Governing Council of the Federal Polytechnic Oko, Anambra state has restated its commitment to instilling discipline and order among staff and students of the institution. Chairman of the Council, Sen. Dr Barnabas Gemade gave the assurance on Wednesday March 5 2025, during interactive session between Governing Council of the institution and the Polytechnic Community. He warned against cases of gossips and rumour mongering peddled by certain staff of the Polytechnic, saying such vices would...

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Akpabio Denies Sexual Harassment Allegations Amidst Protests and Calls for Investigation

NewsNigeriaPoliticsAkpabio Denies Sexual Harassment Allegations Amidst Protests and Calls for Investigation

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 5, 2025

The President of the Nigerian Senate, Godswill Akpabio is facing mounting pressure following allegations of sexual harassment leveled against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The controversy has sparked protests, demands for an independent investigation, and calls for Akpabio’s resignation. Allegations and Senate Proceedings On Wednesday, during a plenary session, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, formally accused Senate President Akpabio of sexual harassment. She invoked Senate Rule 40 to submit her petition, alleging that Akpabio had...

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Catholic Priest Killed by Suspected Bandits in Kaduna

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaCatholic Priest Killed by Suspected Bandits in Kaduna

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 5, 2025

A Catholic priest, Reverend Father Sylvester Okechukwu, has been killed by suspected bandits after being abducted from his residence in Tachiri, Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The tragic incident, which happened late Tuesday night, has thrown the community into mourning and renewed concerns over the worsening security situation in Southern Kaduna. Sources within the church and local residents said the assailants stormed Father Okechukwu’s residence under the cover of darkness and took him...

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Former Governor Udom Emmanuel in EFCC Custody Over Alleged ₦700bn Fraud

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaFormer Governor Udom Emmanuel in EFCC Custody Over Alleged ₦700bn Fraud

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 5, 2025

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained former Akwa Ibom State Governor, Emmanuel Udom, over allegations of a ₦700 billion fraud. Mr Udom, who served as governor from 2015 to 2023, arrived at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja around 12:20 p.m. on Tuesday, following an invitation from the anti-graft agency. According to sources familiar with the matter, he was arrested and detained after honouring the EFCC’s invitation to answer allegations of money laundering,...

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Educationist Donates Textbooks, Others To Her Alma Mater

EducationNewsNigeriaEducationist Donates Textbooks, Others To Her Alma Mater

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 5, 2025

Education has been described as the foundation of every great society, and books are the key that unlocks the doors of knowledge, imagination, and success. The Head Teacher of Gombi Central Primary School of Gombi LGA, Adamawa State, Hajiya Talatu Isa Gudu asserted while receiving assorted textbooks covering art and science courses as well as book shelves, reading desks and chairs donated to the school by an educationist Hajiya Dijjatu Ballah at the school premises....

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Lenten Season: Oyebanji Salutes Christians, Seeks Prayers For Ekiti, Nigeria

NewsNigeriaLenten Season: Oyebanji Salutes Christians, Seeks Prayers For Ekiti, Nigeria

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)March 5, 2025

Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, Governor of Ekiti State has urged believers to use the Leten period to pray for the state and Nigeria in general, even as he salutes Christians as the season commences with the Ash Wednesday. Oyebanji, in a press statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Mr. Yinka Oyebode, on Wednesday, enjoined every true believer to use the period for sober reflection and intercession- reflecting on their lives, and developments around the globe...

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