WORLD NEWS

NIGER ARMY ANNOUNCES COUP DE’TAT

Reports from Niger suggest that the military has finally announced a coup in Niger Republic on National television. President Bazoum has been kicked out of power with this military takeover. 61 year old General Salifou Modi is now the new Niger Republic Military president. The palace and ministries next to it had been blocked off… Continue reading NIGER ARMY ANNOUNCES COUP DE’TAT

POLITICS

Diaspora Day 2023: FG Pledges Commitment to Effective Diaspora Policies

As Nigeria celebrates the 2023 National Diaspora day, the federal government has reiterated it's commitment to policies that will maximize Diaspora engagement for national development.Representing the president at the event, the Chief of staff to the President Bola Tinubu, Hon Femi Gbajabiamila , commended the commission for it's efforts in coordinating diaspora engagement, assuring NIDCOM… Continue reading Diaspora Day 2023: FG Pledges Commitment to Effective Diaspora Policies

POLITICS

NIDCOM ANNOUNCES DIASPORA DAY CELEBRATIONS FEATURING FIRST DIASPORA MERIT AWARDS

The chairman Nigerians in Diaspora commission,HON.  Abike Dabiri Erewa says  the 17th annual diaspora day will be celebrated in abuja on the 25th and 26th of July 2023. Speaking to the press as well as delegates from the Nigerians in diaspora organisation, the chairman revealed that the theme of this years event is “Consolidating Diaspora engagement for national development” stating that Nigeria… Continue reading NIDCOM ANNOUNCES DIASPORA DAY CELEBRATIONS FEATURING FIRST DIASPORA MERIT AWARDS

POLITICS

Tinubu emerges ECOWAS chairman

President Bola Tinubu emerged as the Chairman of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States. Tinubu was elected chairman at the 63rd Ordinary Session of the regional bloc held on Sunday afternoon in Bissau, capital of Guinea-Bissau. “We will take democracy seriously, Democracy is very tough… Continue reading Tinubu emerges ECOWAS chairman

POLITICS

Guinness Book of World Records confirms Hilda Baci’s Cooking marathon record

When word first broke of Hilda Baci’s attempt to break the world record for longest cooking marathon (individual), Nigerians were in awe of the courage and determination of this young woman who dared to break the 87 hour record held by indian Chef Lata tandon, She received immense support on social media and from several… Continue reading Guinness Book of World Records confirms Hilda Baci’s Cooking marathon record

POLITICS

Breaking news : Akpabio elected Senate President

A former governor of Akwa Ibom State, Godswill Akpabio, has emerged as the Senate President of the 10th Assembly. Akpabio, who is the preferred candidate of the All Progressives Congress, was paired with the senator representing Kano South, Jibrin Barau, who emerged as the Deputy Senate President. After a quick recess, the Clerk declared Akpabio… Continue reading Breaking news : Akpabio elected Senate President

POLITICS · WORLD NEWS

Nigerian elected first black Mayor of Colorado Springs

A Nigerian man, Yemi Mobolade has been elected as the new mayor of Colorado Springs, a community in the state of Colorado in the United States. The businessman is the first Black man to be elected to lead the city during political instability as a result of his electoral success, Colorado Sun reports. Mobolade defeated… Continue reading Nigerian elected first black Mayor of Colorado Springs

POLITICS

Seun Kuti granted bail

A Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Yaba, Lagos has denied a request by the police to detain singer Seun Kuti for 21 days for allegedly assaulting a police officer. The police had on Tuesday, May 16, applied to detain Seun Kuti for 21 days, claiming the policeman he allegedly assaulted is in a coma at… Continue reading Seun Kuti granted bail

EDUCATION

Coalition for good governance and economic justice tasks media to fight fake news

Given the global digitalization trend and the rise of social media, verification of news updates has taken a backseat to virality and sensationalism. Media houses and online platform are in a competition to break the “Hot stories” first and this often results in the dissemination of unverified & untrue stories which only serves in spreading… Continue reading Coalition for good governance and economic justice tasks media to fight fake news