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The Federal Government has called for improved media literacy to tackle the rising spread of misinformation and disinformation in Nigeria. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the call in Abuja during the unveiling of the International Media and Information Literacy Institute at the National Open University ...

The Defence Headquarters says Nigerian troops killed 216 terrorists and arrested 284 suspects during nationwide operations in April 2026. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Michael Onoja, disclosed this in Abuja, noting that 188 kidnapped victims were also rescued within the period. He said troops destroyed terrorist camps, dismantled illegal ...

Press freedom has dropped to its lowest level in 25 years, according to a new report by Reporters Without Borders (RSF). The group said more than half of the world’s countries now fall into “difficult” or “very serious” categories for press freedom. It added that the global average score has ...

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, says the agency investigated Jerry Eze over alleged money laundering before clearing him. Olukoyede disclosed this during the Jerry Eze Foundation Business Grant Award Ceremony in Abuja. He said the investigation lasted six months and was triggered by intelligence ...

The Nigerian Senate has confirmed Lamido Yuguda as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria. The confirmation followed the adoption of a report by the Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions. The committee cleared Yuguda after a screening exercise. Presenting the report, committee chairman Adetokunbo Abiru ...

Germany has pledged support for Nigeria’s fight against insecurity, as residents of Yelwata in Benue State demand urgent protection following the deadly 2025 attack. Germany’s Commissioner for Freedom of Religion or Belief, Thomas Rachel, made this known in Abuja after a visit to Benue communities and internally displaced persons (IDP) ...

 The Kogi State Government has extended heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Samuel Adeyemi Olumode on his appointment as the new Controller General of the Federal Fire Service by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR). In a press statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, the state government ...

The Kogi State Government, through the Office of the Auditor General for Local Government, has officially commenced a three-day induction course aimed at equipping elected local government officials, as well as finance and administrative staff, with essential knowledge for effective governance at the grassroots level. The training, which is centered ...

The Executive Chairman of Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area, Barr. Zacchaeus Dare Michael, on Sunday, relieved Mrs Bosede F. Olorunleke of her duties as the principal for Local Government Comprehensive Secondary School (LGCSS) with immediate effect. The council chairman also announced the appointment of Mrs Ajayi Ranti Roseline as the new ...

The Deputy Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency Comrade Joel Salifu January 6, 2025, visited the site of the fire incident at Itobe market to conduct a firsthand assessment of the extent of damage in the area. He reassured the victims of the inferno of government support to alleviate their ...