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UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation says for the second consecutive year, conflict zones have proven dangerous for journalists and media workers, with 2024 seeing at least 68 deaths in the line of duty. More than 60 per cent of these killings occurred in countries experiencing conflict – the highest percentage in over a decade, according to UNESCO new data. “Reliable information is vital in conflict situations to help affected populations and to enlighten the world,” UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay, said in a statement on Thursday. “It is unacceptable that journalists pay with their lives for this work. “I call…

By Sola Ojewusi In a dramatic twist, Kemi Badenoch, Britain’s Conservative Leader and erstwhile Secretary of State for Business and Trade, has faced sharp criticism from a prominent British journalist, Albie Amankona for her controversial remarks about Nigeria, the country of her birth. The journalist lambasted Badenoch’s negative comments as uncharitable, unwise, and diplomatically inappropriate, pointing out that such remarks are unbecoming of a figure who owes part of her personal and professional identity to her Nigerian roots. During a recent public engagement, Badenoch reportedly made disparaging remarks about Nigeria’s governance and societal issues, painting the nation in a less-than-flattering…

President Bola Tinubu will present the 2025 Appropriation Bill to the National Assembly on Tuesday, the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has disclosed. Akpabio made this known during the announcement at the Thursday plenary on the floor of the Senate. He said, “The president has made his intention known to the National Assembly to present the 2025m budget to the joint session of the National Assembly on the 17th of December, 2024.” Akpabio announced that the budget presentation will take place at the House of Representatives Chamber. Tinubu had earlier submitted the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper for 2025–2027…

The federal government on Tuesday confirmed its readiness to rehabilitate and upgrade unused and dilapidated buildings and assets in Lagos State in the coming months. The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, confirmed this during an official facility assessment visit in Lagos. Mr Dangiwa stated that the buildings, left unrehabilitated for some time, pose challenges and security concerns for the Lagos State Government. The minister lamented the deplorable state of various federal government buildings assessed, noting the lack of water and electricity supply, with most facilities in disrepair. “The buildings that the federal government can put its money…

Since its debut on September 5, 2024, BET Africa’s Off the Top has taken the continent by storm, offering an unfiltered, exhilarating peek into the lives of Africa’s biggest stars. Hosted by the ever-charismatic VJ Adams, the show features a star-studded lineup of influential figures from music, comedy, film, and content creation. The show delivered an authentic experience through candid, unscripted conversations, shedding light on personal stories, untold truths, and memorable moments that have kept audiences hooked. As the season wraps up, let’s revisit some of the most exciting moments from the show that made Off the Top a must-watch. 1. Intelligent Conversations on…

The Federal Government has pulled out of the foundation-laying ceremony for the proposed Osun State International Airport in Ede, following a request from the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo. The state governor, Ademola Adeleke, had planned the event for December 13, but the ministry has asked for a postponement until disputes surrounding the project are resolved. The planned relocation of the airport from Ido-Osun to Ede, Adeleke’s hometown, has stirred controversy and tension. A state government committee reported that the original site in Ido-Osun did not meet basic aviation requirements, prompting the move. In October 2017, the…

Pandemonium on Tuesday broke out in Lagos State, following a clash between policemen and suspected members of the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC). It was gathered that the incident happened at Taiwo Ago Palace in the Okota area of the state. “OPC and the police are fighting and the police went to reinforce and right now, they’re arresting everyone in the street,” a source told SaharaReporters in a text message. The Lagos State Police Spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, was not available to give reaction when he was contacted. “Sorry I can’t take this call right now,” he said after refusing to…

The House of Representatives has directed the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command to immediately halt the indiscriminate harassment of motorists and release vehicles that have been impounded solely for violations related to tinted glasses and covered number plates, provided there are no other infractions. The House also called upon the FCT Police Command to issue a public notice granting a grace period of not less than 90 days, during which vehicle owners can take necessary steps to comply with the regulations concerning tinted glasses and number plates. The lawmakers also directed the Federal Ministry of Information and Culture to…

President Tinubu Appoints Ogunjimi as Acting Accountant General of the Federation Abuja, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Mr. Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the Acting Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), effective immediately. The appointment follows the commencement of pre-retirement leave by the incumbent AGF, Dr. (Mrs.) Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein, ahead of her official retirement in March 2025. The announcement, made through a State House press release signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy) underscores the president’s commitment to ensuring a smooth transition in the management of the nation’s treasury. This move is aimed…

A Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps officer, Mr. Solomon Ogodo, has been sentenced to seven years in prison for forgery, employment fraud, and racketeering. The judgment was delivered by Justice M.S. Idris of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Jabi, Abuja, following a case filed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission. Mr. Ogodo was accused of defrauding job seekers of N12,200,000 by promising to secure employment for their relatives in the Nigeria Correctional Services.