44 Journalists Killed in 2021- NUJ President

The President, Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Comrade Chris Isiguzo says 44 journalists in Nigeria were brutally killed in 2021 while scores were declared missing even as others are under serious threats. Isiguzo spoke during the first National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting and National Security Summit with the theme: “National Interest Amidst Insecurity – The […]

44 Journalists Killed in 2021- NUJ President

The President, Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Comrade Chris Isiguzo says 44 journalists in Nigeria were brutally killed in 2021 while scores were declared missing even as others are under serious threats. Isiguzo spoke during the first National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting and National Security Summit with the theme: “National Interest Amidst Insecurity – The […]

Kwara State NSCDC Prosecutes Six Officers For Misconduct.

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps(NSCDC), Kwara State command yesterday said it has prosecuted six officers for alleged official misconducts. The State Commandant of Corps, Mr. Iskil Ayinla Makinde, disclosed in Ilorin while speaking with journalists on the activities of the command in the year 2021. According to him, two of the officers have […]

NSCDC Prosecutes Six Officers For Misconduct in Kwara State.

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps(NSCDC), Kwara State command yesterday said it has prosecuted six officers for alleged official misconducts. The State Commandant of Corps, Mr. Iskil Ayinla Makinde, disclosed in Ilorin while speaking with journalists on the activities of the command in the year 2021. According to him, two of the officers have […]

Don’t be daunted by last year Challenges says Superior Apostle Adebayo Olaniyan

Christians have been urged to keep hope alive and not be daunted by the challenges of last year. Superior Apostle Adebayo Olaniyan made the call at the second day of the 2022 Universal Week of Prayer organized by the Lokoja chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria at the First Baptist Church, Lokoja. Superior Apostle […]

IPOB Bans National Anthem in South East Schools, Use of Cows in Ceremonies

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has banned the singing of Nigeria’s national anthem in schools and the use of cows during festive seasons in the South East region. Its Head, Directorate of State, Chika Edoziem, who made the announcement in Enugu, urged IPOB members to prepare for a global protest with a focus on […]

NUJ Tasks Media Professionals on Fake News, COVID-19 Vaccine Conspiracy Theories, Calls for Better Deal for Journalists.

National President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Comrade Chris Isiguzo, has urged the media to assist society in addressing fake news and hate speech that is impacting the industry, negatively. He also charged media practitioners to check the falsehoods and distortions around the COVID-19 vaccines through media literacy of the less-exposed citizens. Isiguzo, […]

Universal Week of Prayer; Look unto God says Clergy.

The people of Kogi State have been charged to look unto God and not man for help in this new year. Bishop Theophilus Bako made the call in his message at the Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church district headquarters, during the 2022 Universal Week of prayer organised by the Lokoja Chapter of Christian Association of […]

SERAP Urges FG to Probe Alleged Misuse of Security Votes by Governors.

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to direct the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, and appropriate anti-corruption agencies to investigate allegations of systemic mismanagement of security votes by state governors since 1999. SERAP also urged Buhari to instruct Economic and Financial Crimes Commission […]

178,459 AK-47 Rifles, Assorted Rifles, Pistols, Others Arms, Ammunition Unaccounted For Nationwide- Auditor General of the Federation.

The office of Auditor General of the Federation (oAuGF) has recommended the prosecution of some police officers by Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over conversion of arms and ammunition for illegal use. The recommendation was contained in the audit queries with Ref. No: AuGF/AR.2019/02, dated September 15, 2021 and signed by the Auditor General […]