2027 Elections : Nwebonyi stakes Senate Re-election bid on Nwifuru’s Endorsement
By Nkechinyere Ewa Senator Peter Onyekachi Nwebonyi, Deputy Chief Whip of the Senate, has declared that opposing his re-election bid in 2027 amounts to opposing Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, insisting that he remains the governor’s preferred candidate for the Ebonyi North Senatorial District seat. Nwebonyi made the declaration during an engagement with political stakeholders,…
Omga0072027 Election : IPC, Stakeholders, Urges Information Verification, Fact- Checking
By Remi Johnson Ahead of 2027 general elections, a national summit on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and electoral information integrity, tagged “Beyond the Ballot,” has been held in Abuja, with a call on Nigerians to verify electoral information before sharing, believing or amplifying it. The Executive Director of IPC, Dr Lanre Arogundade, who made the call…
Intl Day to End Impunity : NUJ Calls for End to Impunity For Crimes Against Journalists
On the occasion of the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, observed globally today, November 2, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) stands in solidarity with media professionals across the nation and the world. We reaffirm our unwavering commitment to defending freedom of the press, protecting media workers, and advocating for justice…
Intl Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists : Livinus Chibuike Victor Recounts Arrest, Assault, Detention, Celebrates Survival
On the occasion of the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, Nigerian journalist and press freedom advocate, Livinus Chibuike Victor, has recounted his experiences of alleged harassment, unlawful detention and physical assault, describing the day as both a moment of reflection and a celebration of survival. Victor said his experiences reflect the…
Umahi: South-East must back Tinubu before seeking presidency
By Nkechinyere Ewa David Umahi, Minister of Works, has declared that the South-East must support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027 before seeking to produce Nigeria’s president, insisting that the region needs strategic political alliances rather than sentiments. Umahi, who spoke on Sunday in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, also declared that the South-East had no…
RUSSIA ACCUSES UKRAINE OF TARGETING JOURNALISTS, DEMANDS JUSTICE FOR KILLED MEDIA WORKERS
Moscow Vows to Pursue Accountability as Zakharova Marks International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists Russia has accused Ukraine of deliberately targeting Russian journalists covering the ongoing conflict, warning that the safety of media professionals in war zones is deteriorating and demanding international action against those responsible for attacks on journalists. Russian Foreign…
Amb Ikpeazu Tasks Abia Indigenes In Valencia to Uphold The Virtues As Good Reps of Nigeria
The Nigeria Ambassador to the Kingdom of Spain, His Excellency Dr. Okezie Victor Ikpeazu, has charged indigenes of Abia State residing in Valencia, Spain, to serve as exemplary representatives of Nigeria and their home state. According to a statement issued by the Embassy of Nigeria in Madrid, Spain, the Ambassador delivered the charge on Sunday,…
FCT Moves to Boost Participation in $618m i-DICE Programme as Registration Hits 4,000
By Joy Omagha Idam. The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Focal Unit of the Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (i-DICE) Programme has intensified efforts to expand participation in the landmark $618 million initiative, following the registration of 4,000 prospective beneficiaries out of more than 37,000 registrations recorded across Nigeria’s North-Central Region. The FCT is targeting…