7 May 2025
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First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Advocates Unity at Berom Festival 2024

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The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called for unity among the people of Plateau State to foster lasting peace, growth, and development. Her message was delivered during the 2024 Nzem Berom Cultural Festival held at the Polo Field in Jos. The annual Nzem Berom Festival is a vibrant week-long celebration that showcases the cultural heritage of the Berom people—one of the largest ethnic groups in Plateau State. This year’s festival was themed “Celebrating the Prowess, Gallantry and Resilience of the Berom Woman: Past and Present.” Represented by Hajiya Fatima Abbas, wife of the Speaker of the House…

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NUJ FCT Marks 2025 Press Freedom Day, Warns Against Misuse of AI

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The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, joined the global media community today to mark the 2025 World Press Freedom Day, with a strong call for the responsible and ethical deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in journalism. Speaking during a commemorative event in Abuja, NUJ FCT Council Chairperson, Comrade Grace Ike, emphasized the urgent need for journalists to embrace AI innovations while upholding core values of press freedom, accountability, and ethical reporting. This year’s theme, “Reporting in the Brave New World: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Press Freedom and the Media,” examines how AI is…

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Court Finds BRT Driver Guilty of Murder, Rape, Hands Down Death Sentence in Lagos

Wendy R.

The Lagos High Court sitting at Tafawa Balewa Square has sentenced a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) driver, Andrew Ominikoron, to death for the murder of 22-year-old fashion designer Oluwabamise Ayanwola. In a ruling that lasted over two and a half hours, Justice Serifat Sonaike found the defendant guilty of the gruesome crime, declaring that the Lagos State Government had proven its case beyond reasonable doubt. Court Relies on Circumstantial Evidence and Victim’s Dying Declaration Although there was no direct eyewitness to the incident, the court heavily relied on a combination of circumstantial evidence, a pathologist’s findings, and the chilling voice…

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“Nnamdi Kanu Trial Resumes as DSS Operative Testifies Behind Screen, Denies Terror Evidence”

Wendy R.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) have formally requested a 90-day extension from a United States District Court to produce documents tied to an alleged drug investigation involving Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, dating back to the 1990s. The request was made public on Thursday through a joint status report submitted to the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, as part of a legal battle initiated by American transparency advocate and PlainSite founder, Aaron Greenspan. Greenspan is seeking the release of records allegedly connecting Tinubu and three other individuals — Lee Andrew…

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Judge Grant Witness Protection in High-Profile Nnamdi Kanu Treason Trial

Wendy R.

The long-running trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), resumed on Friday at the Federal High Court in Abuja, with significant legal and security developments. Presiding Judge, Justice James Omotosho, granted the Federal Government’s request to allow witnesses testify behind protective screens, citing security concerns. At Tuesday’s resumed hearing, Kanu’s lead counsel, Kanu Agabi (SAN), informed the court of a 22-member defence team. However, the court ruled that only 13 legal representatives would be officially recognised in the case record. Notably, four senior advocates — Audu Nunghe, Joseph Akubo, Emeka Etiaba, and Onyechi Ikpeazu —…

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Senate President Celebrates Workers’ Day, Assures Protection of Workers Rights

Wendy R.

As the world marks International Workers’ Day 2024, the President of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has paid glowing tribute to Nigerian workers for their resilience, commitment, and invaluable contributions to national development amid prevailing socio-economic challenges. In a statement released on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Eseme Eyiboh, Senator Akpabio applauded the dedication of Nigerian workers, describing them as the backbone of the nation’s economy. “Today, we celebrate the hard work and sacrifices of Nigerian workers. The Senate and the entire National Assembly deeply appreciate your commitment to nation-building. Despite daunting challenges, you continue…

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Foreign Affairs Ministry disowns Online Recruitment publications

Edith Uguru

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says the recruitment of Foreign Service Officers is conducted by the Federal Civil Service Commission, not the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Ministry also called on security agencies to arrest fraudsters involved in fake recruitment publications in the social media. “In the media and social media online platform, where there was some adverts calling for recruitment, and it was purportedly signed by the Honorable Minister of Foreign Affairs. We want to put on record that the Ministry don’t recruit officers directly, not at all. Recruitment of foreign service officers is done by the Federal Civil…

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ECOWAS Convenes Regional Peace Dialogue to Strengthen Medication Frameworks in West Africa

Wendy R.

The Department of Political Affairs, Peace, and Security (PAPS) of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission is convening a crucial three-day regional meeting aimed at enhancing peace mediation and conflict resolution efforts across West Africa. The gathering, taking place from April 28 to 30, 2025, in Accra, Ghana, brings together National Peace Commissions from ECOWAS Member States to foster collaboration, networking, and the sharing of best practices in peacebuilding. In response to the region’s evolving security challenges, this meeting provides a timely platform to assess the performance of existing National Peace Commissions and Councils. Delegates will exchange…

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Electoral Reform Retreat: Experts Warn of 2027 Challenges, Demand Urgent Legal Overhaul

Wendy R.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has renewed its call on the National Assembly to expedite action on the Electoral Act amendments and legal reforms currently under consideration. The electoral body says timely legislation is critical to ensuring the seamless conduct of future elections, particularly as preparations for the 2027 general election begin. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, made this appeal during the official opening of a retreat on electoral reform updates, organized in collaboration with the Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) at the Marriott Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos. Speaking at the event, Prof. Yakubu highlighted one of the commission’s…

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“NCAA Launches New Regulatory Framework to Overhaul Nigeria’s Airstrip Operations”

Wendy R.

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced a comprehensive initiative aimed at overhauling airstrip development and operational standards across the country. This strategic move seeks to establish dedicated regulatory policies tailored specifically for airstrips, distinguishing them from broader aerodrome regulations. Speaking during the inaugural Airstrip Owners and Operators Stakeholders Engagement held in Lagos, Director General of the NCAA, Captain Chris Najomo, emphasized the growing recognition within international and regional aviation circles that a poorly regulated airstrip environment poses significant risks to the entire aviation industry. With the theme ‘Enhancing Safety, Compliance and Collaboration for Efficient Airstrips Operations’, the forum…

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