Month: May 2025

Why We Rejected N200 Million Bribe to StageProtest Against President Tinubu, Matawalle — Group

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  An advocacy group, the Northern Socio-Political Rights Network (NSPRN), says it turned down a N200 million bribe offered by proxies linked to the Zamfara State Government to mobilise a protest against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle. In a statement issued on Saturday in Kaduna, the group’s president, Mohammed Farouk Lawal, said the offer was made to them through third-party emissaries earlier this week, with clear instructions to publicly accuse President Tinubu’s administration of shielding Matawalle from corruption investigations. Lawal said the…

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Public Analyst Simon Utsu Congratulates Newly Appointed MD of SSDC Usoro Akpabio

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A notable public affairs analyst, Engr Simon Utsu, has sent his warm congratulations to Ms Usoro Akpabio on her recent appointment as the Managing Director of the South South Development Commission (SSDC). President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved Ms Akpabio’s appointment on Wednesday, 8 May 2025, alongside other key members of the commission. Speaking from Europe, Engr Utsu praised her career journey and described her new role as a perfect fit. “This is truly a case of the right person in the right job,” he said. “She has the knowledge, experience,…

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Just Mention Seyi Tinubu, You’ll Go Viral By Mike Ochuko

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There’s a new shortcut to instant popularity in naija: add Seyi Tinubu’s name onto any wild claim and boom, you’re headline gold – no need for facts, proof, or even a little hint of evidence. And the biggest cheerleader of this incredibly banal fancy is none other than former Vice President and serial presidential bridesmaid, His Excellency Atiku Abubakar! This elder statesman, whom you would think ought to have mastered discretion, either on account of the high office he once occupied or his travails from the William Jefferson scandal to…

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Jay Moni Drops New Hit Track ‘WTMD’ Featuring Tobless

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One of Nigeria’s fast-rising street music stars, Amb. Christopher Ogar – better known by fans as Jay Moni – has just released a brand-new single titled ‘WTMD’, short for Where The Money Dey. The song, which dropped on 19th April 2025, is already making waves across streaming platforms. Jay Moni teamed up with fellow Nigerian artist Tobless (real name Oluwatobi Adeniran), who brought his signature Afrobeats and hip hop style to the track. Tobless, who is also known simply as Oluwatobi online, adds a unique flair that fans are loving.…

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Jide Oyekunle of Independent Newspaper Bags NUJ Torchbearer Award On Press Freedom

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The Nigeria Union of Journalists ( NUJ ) has honoured Comrade Jide Oyekunle a journalist with Independent Newspaper and Secretary of NUJ FCT Council with the Torchbearer of Press Freedom Award 2025. Oyekunle emerged as one of the winners nominated for the Torchbearer award category as Nigerian journalist who has faced several threats, harassment and arrest in the course of carrying out his work. He was bagged with the prestigious award during the Press Freedom and Good Governance Awards 2025  held on Saturday in Abuja. The Awards was in recognition…

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Mr. Seyi Tinubu vs NANS: The Perils of Playing Cheap Amidst Greater Expectations.

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By: Barr Alex Ehi Aidaghese Must the quest for political influence and acceptability always manifest in money rain, thuggery, and gangsterism? What about the goodness and value grounded in meeting voters’ expectations, which is, in fact, priceless? This essay, in context and scope, is mightier than the truth or falsity of the NANS/Seyi saga. Though motivated by the story, the story did not define the essay; the essay transcends the story. It is about the wisdom entrenched in negotiating from a position of strength when you hold the ace. In…

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2025 World Press Freedom: NUJ FCT Advocates Ethical Use Of AI In journalism

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The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, today joined media professionals across the globe to commemorate the 2025 World Press Freedom Day with a strong appeal for the ethical application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in journalism. Speaking in Abuja, the Chairman of the NUJ FCT Council, Comrade Grace Ike, underscored the imperative for journalists to embrace the evolving media landscape driven by technological advancements, while steadfastly upholding the fundamental principles of press freedom. This year’s theme, “Reporting in the Brave New World: The Impact of Artificial…

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Grace Ike Makes Case For Press Freedom, Welfare Of Journalists On May Day

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As Nigerians join the rest of the world to mark International Workers’ Day, the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Comrade Grace Ike, has praised the hard work and dedication of workers, while also calling for greater press freedom and better working conditions for journalists. In her May Day message, Ike spoke about the struggles many workers — especially journalists — are facing due to the current economic situation. She echoed this year’s theme: “Reclaiming the Civic Space in the Midst of Economic Hardship.”…

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