By Peter Emmanuel | Amnesty International Nigeria has decried what it described as police intimidation of journalists following a raid on JKD Radio and Television in Kaduna and the continued pursuit of journalist Zainab Salihu Yabagi over a video explainer…
The Amnesty International Nigeria has condemned the alleged invasion of JKD TV Hamada Radio Network in Millennium City, Kaduna State, by a contingent of heavily armed police officers. The organisation also condemned the arrest of the station’s General Manager, Mr.…
By Peter Emmanuel | The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has warned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) against allowing delays in the production and distribution of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to disenfranchise registered voters ahead of the 2027 general elections.…
By Peter Emmanuel | The Federal Government has confirmed Monday, September 14, 2026, as the approved resumption date for students of Federal Unity Colleges nationwide, dismissing reports of an additional three-week holiday. The Federal Ministry of Education made this known…
By Peter Emmanuel | The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting indigenous crafts, particularly Adire, as part of efforts to strengthen tourism, cultural preservation and the state’s creative economy. The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor…
By Peter Emmanuel | The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has launched the LAWMA CARES and Lagos Youth Initiative to strengthen youth participation in waste management and promote a cleaner and more sustainable Lagos. The initiative was launched at the…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has joined UNICEF Nigeria, government officials, UN representatives and other partners in a consultation on the next Federal Government of Nigeria–UNICEF Country Programme Document (2028–2032). The meeting is focused on shaping the priorities of the…
The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has announced plans to institute the Dotun Oladipo Prize for Online Journalism in memory of its former president. GOCOP Deputy President, Olumide Iyanda, announced the initiative on Thursday at a service of songs…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has introduced a new system to tighten checks on SIM-enabled devices entering and operating in Nigeria. The commission said the new Device Management System (DMS) will help verify devices and ensure they meet the required…
Nigeria has started producing dual-active ingredient insecticide-treated mosquito nets locally, with a new factory expected to produce up to 10 million nets a year when it reaches full capacity. The facility, Health Textiles Nigeria FZE, is owned by Vestergaard Sàrl…
