Category: News

By Ndudirim Sylvia Iloka At a press briefing today, marking the 81st anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, Russian officials combined remembrance of World War II with a forceful defense of their current geopolitical stance, arguing that the battle to preserve historical truth continues in today’s conflicts. Under the theme “81 Years of […]

By Ndudirim Sylvia Iloka The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed deep concern over rising tensions in South Africa following reports of violent protests targeting foreign nationals and the deaths of two Nigerians allegedly in the custody of security agencies. Speaking during a high-level diplomatic meeting in Abuja, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of […]

By George Ozalla The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has called for sustained cooperation between the media and security agencies as part of efforts to strengthen press freedom and promote national development.The union made the call in a media release to commemorate the 2026 World Press Freedom Day, noting that a free, independent and responsible […]

By George Ozalla The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for zero tolerance against violations targeted at journalists and media organisations in Nigeria, stressing that press freedom remains central to the survival of democracy.Executive Secretary of the NHRC, Dr Tony Ojukwu, made the call as Nigeria joined the rest of the world to mark […]

By George Ozalla President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has appealed to the people of the South East to guide their youth away from armed struggle against the Nigerian government, stressing that lasting development can only thrive in an atmosphere of peace.Akpabio made the call during the funeral of former Administrative Secretary of the defunct […]

By George Ozalla The League of Anambra Journalists in Abuja (LAJA) has congratulated Nigerian workers on the occasion of Workers’ Day 2026, calling for resilience as many continue to navigate economic and social pressures across the country.In a press statement signed by its President, Amb. Ikenna Okonkwo, alongside Secretary Princess-Ekwi Ajide, the League said the […]

By Ndudirim Silvia Iloka The Federal Government has summoned the Acting High Commissioner of South Africa for a meeting in Abuja following renewed protests in the country targeting foreign nationals, including Nigerians.The meeting, scheduled for Monday at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters, is expected to address developments considered capable of affecting the longstanding diplomatic […]

By George Ozalla President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja on Saturday for a three-nation visit covering France, Kenya and Rwanda, in a move aimed at deepening Nigeria’s economic and diplomatic engagements across Africa and Europe.According to a State House press statement signed by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, the President’s first stop will be France […]

By George Ozalla ipNX Nigeria Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing Nigeria’s broadband penetration following a courtesy visit by its top management team to the Board Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, Idris Olorunnimbe.The engagement, coming in the wake of Olorunnimbe’s recent appointment, provided an avenue for both parties to align expectations and […]

By George Ozalla The National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, has called on the Federal Government to take immediate steps to ease the mounting hardship faced by Nigerian workers as rising fuel prices and living costs continue to erode incomes and strain livelihoods.The Commission, in a statement marking the 2026 International Workers’ Day, said the recent […]