THE President, Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), Mr. Eze Anaba, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to introduce fiscal and policy measures to support the survival of the Nigerian media, describing journalism as “a public good that must be protected, not punished.” Delivering his address at the opening of the 21st All Nigeria Editors […]
By FIDELUS ZWANSON NIGERIA’S Federal Government (FG) has exceeded its 2025 borrowing target by ₦6.06 trillion, raising ₦17.36 trillion from domestic and foreign sources in the first ten months of the year—55.6 percent higher than the prorated limit of ₦10.9 trillion set in the Appropriation Act. Data from the Debt Management Office (DMO) and the […]
GOVERNOR Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has reminded Nigerian editors that history will judge their contribution to democracy in the run-up to the 2027 general elections.Delivering a powerful keynote address at the 2025 All Nigerian Editors Conference (ANEC) in Abuja, Uzodimma said the press remains the “fourth estate” of governance and must act as a […]
By IKE UZOR-NZUBECHI TENSION flared on Sunday when soldiers at a checkpoint along Onitsha Road allegedly opened fire on police officers returning from election duty in Anambra State. Reports indicate the officers were coming back from the just-concluded governorship poll when an argument broke out between them and soldiers at the checkpoint. One officer was […]
GOVERNOR Hope Uzodimma of Imo State says the responsibility for ensuring credible elections in Nigeria goes beyond the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies — it also lies with the media. Speaking at the All Nigerian Editors Conference (ANEC) in Abuja, Uzodimma said editorial integrity is central to electoral integrity, as the media […]
By PAULINA NZERUBE THE Asagba of Asaba, HRM Prof. Epiphany Chigbogu Azinge (SAN), on 8 November 2025, embarked on a guided tour of the Mariam Babangida Leisure Park along Anwai Road, Asaba. The park’s concessionaire consultant, Mr. Bali Dipo, led the monarch and his entourage through various sections, including the Freshwater SeaWorld hall and the zoo, […]
By PAULINA NZERUBE THE Delta State Chapter of the Nigerian Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (NASME), led by Chairperson Lady Judith Ojevwe Nwachukwu, paid a courtesy visit to HRM Asagba Prof. Epiphany Chigbogu Azinge at his palace on 8 November 2025. Lady Judith congratulated the monarch on his first coronation anniversary, wishing him long life, […]
By MELVIN KOFFA THE Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) has condemned the use of the “No Work, No Pay” policy as a tool to intimidate workers, describing it as unjust and contrary to fair labour principles. NASU General Secretary, Prince Peters Adeyemi, said the policy is often misapplied to stifle lawful strikes, which are typically a […]
By TAYO TAIWO (T.T.) OLUWOLE THE stage is set for a thrilling volleyball showdown at the ongoing Amuwo-Odofin Games in Lagos, as Rhinos and Elephant secured hard-fought victories in their semi-final encounters to book their spots in the final. On Sunday, the Rhinos edged Lions in a pulsating three-set clash, winning 15-12, 12-17, 15-13. The […]
By TOSI ORE THE Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) will hold its first Digital Awareness and Sensitisation Forum on 13 November in Abuja to advance inclusion, innovation, and policy alignment in Nigeria’s digital economy. According to NCC’s Head of Public Affairs, Nnenna Ukoha, the forum themed “Leaving No One Behind: Digital Assets, Equity, and Empowerment” aims […]