Comrade Grace Ike Highlights Importance of Girl Child Rights as World Celebrated Girl Child Day

The Vice Chairman, NUJ Abuja Correspondents Chapel, has brought to fore the challenges currently being faced by the ‘girl child’ in Nigeria. In a statement to commemorate the International Day of the Girl Child which comes up on October 11, 2024, Comrade Ike charged the Nigerian government and other stakeholders to take concrete steps toContinue reading "Comrade Grace Ike Highlights Importance of Girl Child Rights as World Celebrated Girl Child Day"

Hon. Dare Adeleke Denounces Fake Statement from PDP Ekiti State Committee Members

Hon. Dare Adeleke, Chairman of the PDP Ekiti State Caretaker Committee (CTC), has vehemently condemned a statement purportedly signed by committee members. The members—Rt. Hon. Abeni Olayinka, Hon. Oladimeji Ayodele Joshua, Hon. Afolayan Akutupu, Hon. Olanipekun Bioye, Hon. Benjamen Ojo Olanila, Hon. Sunday Agbetuyi, Hon. Araromi Akindele Samuel, and Mrs. Bosede Ayodele—have denied issuing anyContinue reading "Hon. Dare Adeleke Denounces Fake Statement from PDP Ekiti State Committee Members"

CONCERNED MEMBER DRAGS NUJ AND ITS PRESIDENT TO COURT OVER ALLEGED ABUSE  OF UNION’S CONSTITUTION

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), has been dragged before the National Industrial Court of Nigeria, Abuja Division over alleged violations of some provisions of its constitution 2023 (as amended).The claimant who is a bona fide member of the union and who intends to participate in the 8th Triennial National Delegates Conference, slated for Owerri,Continue reading "CONCERNED MEMBER DRAGS NUJ AND ITS PRESIDENT TO COURT OVER ALLEGED ABUSE  OF UNION’S CONSTITUTION"

NUJ Responds to Allegations of ‘Illegal’ Tenure Extension, Clarifies Constitutional Process

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has expressed concern over recent reports accusing its leadership of an "illegal" extension of the Central Working Committee (CWC) tenure by six weeks. The union dismissed the allegations as unfounded and based on a misunderstanding of its internal processes.Achike Chude, the National Secretary of the NUJ, responded to theContinue reading "NUJ Responds to Allegations of ‘Illegal’ Tenure Extension, Clarifies Constitutional Process"

Fuel Price Increase: 3 States Adjust School Resumption Dates

Ahead of the anticipated start of the 2024/2025 academic year, some state governments in Nigeria, starting with Kano State, have announced a postponement of school resumption dates. Benue Announces Closure Of 2,100 SchoolsSchools across most parts of Nigeria were initially scheduled to resume on Monday, September 9.The postponement was officially confirmed in Kano State byContinue reading "Fuel Price Increase: 3 States Adjust School Resumption Dates"

Police Demand N6 Million, Threaten to Kill Us If Unpaid – Extortion Victim Alleges in Video Report

Isaac Kelechi, a victim of police extortion, has made some disclosures regarding the incident. According to reports, Kelechi was on his way to Imo State alongside his friends before arriving at a checkpoint where police officers extorted them in Bayelsa State. However, in a video posted by TVC News, the victim narrated how he wasContinue reading "Police Demand N6 Million, Threaten to Kill Us If Unpaid – Extortion Victim Alleges in Video Report"

Lagos State Begins Testing of Self-Driving Cars

https://videopress.com/v/goudS4wv?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true In a surprising technological development, Lagos State Government has begun testing self-driving cars, a concept many may not have expected to arrive in Nigeria so soon. The initiative marks a significant step towards integrating autonomous vehicles into the country’s transport system. The trial phase aims to assess the efficiency and safety of these vehicles,Continue reading "Lagos State Begins Testing of Self-Driving Cars"

EFCC Arraigns Fake NNPCL Director for N100m Fraud

The Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has arraigned one Ibrahim Nuhu Shuaibu before Justice Darius Khobo of the Kaduna State High Court, sitting in Kaduna State for fraud.Shuaibu is being prosecuted on a seven-count charge bordering on criminal breach of trust, impersonation and obtaining by false pretence to theContinue reading "EFCC Arraigns Fake NNPCL Director for N100m Fraud"

Gabriel Olufunmilayo emerges the winner of 4th PSA final in Squash Tourney at Lagos Country Club

From left: Captain of the Squash Section, Lagos Country Club, Dr. Niyi Ibrahim, Chairman of the Section, Sir 'Semoore Badejo, Mr. Seyi Adewunmi, presenting an Appreciation memorabilia toCaptain Shina Akinfenwa, Chairman/Managing Director of Merchant Express, Mr. Kingsley Nwokoma andCaptain Caulkrick, Deputy Managing Director, Merchant Express. The Squash Section, Lagos Country Club over the weekend, heldContinue reading "Gabriel Olufunmilayo emerges the winner of 4th PSA final in Squash Tourney at Lagos Country Club"

Why Chief Bode George Cannot Work With Tom Ikimi – Dare Adeleke

Oyo PDP Chieftain, Dare Adeleke has refuted claims that head of the Lagos PDP, Chief Bode George, is opposed to Chief Tom Ikimi 's appointment as Chairman, Disciplinary Committee of the party but rather opposed to the later's credentials. Writing from Ibadan, Adeleke stated: Chief Bode George, more than most other people has never quaveredContinue reading "Why Chief Bode George Cannot Work With Tom Ikimi – Dare Adeleke"