NUJ, NAWOJ, Premium Times, MacArthur Foundation Back Daily Trust Journalism Academy
Stakeholders pledge support for ethical reporting, digital skills and professional development By Sharon Akuboh The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Premium Times and MacArthur Foundation have thrown their weight behind the newly launched Daily Trust Foundation (DTF) Journalism Academy, describing it as a timely intervention to strengthen ethical journalism,…
Omga007Daily Trust Foundation Launches Journalism Academy to Fight Fake News, Raise Standards
By Sharon Akuboh The Daily Trust Foundation (DTF) has launched a journalism academy to equip media professionals with digital skills, strengthen ethical reporting and combat misinformation amid growing concerns over declining public trust in the media. Chairman of the Foundation, Malam Bilya Bala, unveiled the initiative on Tuesday, describing it as a strategic intervention to…
Gov Okpebholo Urges South-South to Deliver Unity Votes for Tinubu in 2027
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has called on the people of the South-South region to speak with one voice and mobilise massively for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general election. The governor made the appeal on Tuesday at Government House, Benin City, while receiving the leadership of the Union of Tippers, Suppliers…
NSUK Trains Educational Managers on Responsible AI Usage
By Remi Johnson Educational managers and policymakers have been urged to adopt responsible artificial intelligence (AI) practices in educational administration, with scholars warning against overreliance on the technology to generate authentic academic and administrative outcomes. The call was made at a conference organised by the Department of Educational Management, Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK), to…
ECOWAS CONTROVERSY : WHY NIGERIA MUST PRIORITISE MERIT IN INTERNATIONAL APPOINTMENTS
By Joy Omagha Idam Nigeria’s influence in West Africa cannot rest on its size, economic strength or political standing alone. It must also be reflected in the competence, integrity and diplomatic maturity of the officials entrusted to represent the country in strategic regional and international institutions. This is the central lesson emerging from the controversy…
NIS DG Shaibu, Receives Seyi Tinubu Youth Mandate Movement
The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports, Comrade Philip Shaibu, on Monday, 26th October 2026, received a courtesy call from the Seyi Tinubu Youth Mandate Movement in his office in Abuja. The delegation was led by Mr. Ajiboye Joseph, who introduced the movement and explained its mission to mobilise…
NUJ FCT Mourns Dr Chika Ukachukwu, Secretary FCT TUC
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, announces with deep sadness and profound grief, the sudden passing of Comrade Dr. Chika Ukachukwu, Secretary, FCT Trade Union Congress (TUC), a valued friend and loyal ally of the Council. We extend our heartfelt condolences to her family, the FCT TUC and the entire labour movement, and…
Fani-Kayode Arrives in South Africa, Pledges to Rebuild Nigeria Ties
By Joy Omagha Idam Nigerian High Commissioner to South Africa, Ambassador Femi Fani-Kayode, has pledged to rebuild relations between Nigeria and South Africa, placing renewed diplomatic cooperation and the protection of Nigerians living in the country at the heart of his mission. Fani-Kayode made the commitment on Sunday, October 25, 2026, shortly after arriving at…