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EU Moves To Tackle Election Misinformation

15.04.2026

The European Union (EU) has stepped up efforts to curb election misinformation and strengthen credible reporting ahead of the June 2026 Ekiti State governorship election by fostering closer collaboration between journalists and Nigeria’s electoral body. The initiative, facilitated through the EU Support to Democratic Governance Programme (EU-SDGN), brought together media professionals and election officials in...

Kwara NSCDC Boss Pledges Stronger Operational Strategies

15.04.2026

The new Kwara State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Abas Nda Mohammed, has pledged stronger operational strategies, improved intelligence gathering, and sustained collaboration with stakeholders in the fight against crime and protection of critical national assets in the State. Speaking during his maiden interaction with journalists in Ilorin, Mohammed expressed...

NAWOJ, RMRDC Seal Deal To Promote Women’s Economic Empowerment

15.04.2026

The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter (NAWOJ-FCT) and the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at promoting women’s economic empowerment through increased participation in the industrial raw materials sector. This development was disclosed during a courtesy visit by NAWOJ FCT to the...

David Marks Emergence As ADC Caretaker C’ttee Violates Electoral Act- Benue ADC

15.04.2026

The Benue State chapter of theAfrican Democratic Congress (ADC) on Wednesday said the emergence of the party’s Caretaker Committee led by former Senate President, Senator David Mark was not only flawed, but indeed a gross violation of section 82(1) of the 2026 Electoral Act. The section of the Electoral Act, according to the party, provides...

Nigerian Insurance Sector Hits N2.3tn Premium in Q4 2025

15.04.2026

The Nigerian insurance industry has reached a watershed moment, recording N2.30tn in Gross Premium Written at the close of the fourth quarter of 2025. This figure represents a 47.3 per cent year-on-year growth, signalling a profound shift in the country’s financial landscape. According to the latest performance bulletin released by the National Insurance Commission, this...

2027: I’ll Build Inclusive, Prosperous Lagos

15.04.2026

A leading aspirant of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State, Mr Adelaja Adeoye, has promised to fix the multi-dimensional socio-economic challenges in Lagos State if given the mandate to serve. Adeoye, in a statement issued on Wednesday in Lagos, also said he would end the cycle of APC governance failures in the state,...

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