Senate Press Corps Targets Unlawful Budget Insertions
By Anayo Akwitti The Senate Press Corps will on Monday hold its 2026 Capacity-Building Workshop, focusing on legislative oversight, budget integrity and media scrutiny of public spending. The workshop is themed “Leveraging Legislative Oversight and Media Collaboration to Safeguard the National Budget from Unlawful Insertions.” According to a statement signed by the Senate Press Corps […]
16 Teams Set for 2026 NUJ-FCT Football Tournament
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The 2026 Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, FCT Football Tournament will kick off on Tuesday, September 22, with 16 teams drawn from the media, security agencies, professional bodies and other organisations set to battle for honours in Abuja. Organised by the NUJ FCT Council Sports Committee, the tournament is aimed at fostering […]
Police Challenge VDM to Prove Checkpoint Claims
By Sulyman Gobir The Nigeria Police Force has challenged social media personality Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), to provide evidence for his claim that some officers at checkpoints pass information about travellers to kidnappers and bandits. The Force made the demand in a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani […]
Media Can Drive Disability Inclusion, Advocates Tell Journalists
By Julian Osamoto Disability rights advocates have challenged Nigerian journalists to use the power of the media to break barriers facing persons with disabilities, arguing that accurate reporting can shape public policy, influence political participation and expand equal opportunities. The advocates made the call during a media engagement on disability inclusion and responsible reporting organised […]
Kalu Urges Media to Promote Nigeria, Critique Govt Fairly
By Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has called on journalists to maintain a balance between holding government accountable and showcasing Nigeria’s achievements, saying the country’s progress deserves equal attention alongside its challenges. Speaking on Thursday at the inauguration of the newly elected executive of the House of Representatives Press […]