PRESIDENT Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged Nigerian editors to exercise their influence with “wisdom, fairness, and a strong sense of national duty,” stressing that responsible journalism remains central to sustaining democracy and national cohesion. Declaring open the 21st All Nigeria Editors Conference (ANEC) at the State House, Abuja, yesterday, President Tinubu said that freedom secured […]
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 […]
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 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 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 FIDELUS ZWANSON A delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) led by Mr. Axel Schimmelpfennig, Assistant Director of its African Department, met with Nigeria’s Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, in Abuja to discuss the country’s ongoing reforms and the 2026–2030 National Development Plan. The visit was part of the IMF’s […]
By NINI NDUONOFIT-AKOH AS global oil prices continue to slide, now hovering around $64 per barrel, Nigeria’s economy faces mounting pressure due to its heavy dependence on crude exports. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), under the leadership of Governor Olayemi Cardoso, has proactively introduced a series of measures aimed at cushioning the economy, maintaining […]
By MAHMOOD MALIK MUSA (M.M.M.) IBRAHIM NIGERIA and Saudi Arabia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to begin preparations for the 2026 Hajj. The agreement was signed in Jeddah by NAHCON Chairman, Prof. Abdullahi Usman, and Saudi Arabia’s Vice Minister of Hajj, Abdulfatah Mashat, marking Nigeria’s formal participation in the pilgrimage. The MoU outlines […]