In a move to accommodate more interested candidates ahead of the upcoming general cycle, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced a further extension for the sale and submission of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for the 2027 General…
As the global community commemorates World Press Freedom Day 2026, the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) has issued a high-stakes call for the federal government and stakeholders to establish a National Framework for Media Sustainability, Independence, and Protection.…
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the Nigerian political landscape, Peter Obi has officially announced his departure from the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a deeply personal and reflective statement released Monday morning, the former presidential candidate described…
Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has issued a stern call to the Federal Government to respect a February 16, 2024, Federal High Court judgment mandating the investigation and prosecution of perpetrators of attacks against media practitioners. In a statement released on…
By Humphrey Ukeaja | Nigeria’s sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) market is not just growing; it is expanding its product lines and accelerating the establishment of new plants in a country already carrying a heavy and costly burden of non-communicable disease (NCD).…
In a forceful call to action marking World Press Freedom Day, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) have challenged the administration of President Bola Tinubu, state governors, and the FCT Minister to…
As Nigeria grapples with a complex landscape of safety concerns, the media has been challenged to transition from merely reporting on violence to actively driving institutional reform and legal accountability. The call was made during a high-level press conference hosted…
FactCheckAfrica has called for stronger protection for the media, urging governments and stakeholders to safeguard journalism as it joined the global community to mark World Press Freedom Day. In a statement released on Sunday, May 3, and signed by its…
While the Enugu State government is committing billions of naira to the construction of new “Smart Schools,” pupils and teachers in existing primary schools continue to learn in unsafe and degrading conditions. In the first of this two-part series, ARINZE…
Between February 17 and 18, some national dailies and television stations were awash with reports announcing the launch of a free JAMB registration programme for 50, 000 students by the South East Renewed Hope Agenda (SERHA), with each state expected…
