Tag: journalists

Militant leader, Tompolo denies kidnapping 14 journalists

by Iyobosa Omoregie Ex-militant leader, Chief Government Ekpemupolo aka Tompolo, has denied masterminding the abduction of 14 journalists, describing the allegations as untrue and misleading. Tompolo was alleged to have…

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Uduaghan condemns abduction of journalists in Delta

by Akan Ido Governor of Delta State, Emmanuel Uduaghan has condemned the kidnap of 14 journalists by gunmen in Oproza, Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South west Local Government Area of the…

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Drama in the Senate, as Army Chief refuses to speak on #BokoHaram over press presence

by Kolapo Olapoju On Thursday, 13 November, a drama of sorts ensued as members of the Senate Committee on Defence questioned the Chief of Army Staff, Maj. Gen. Kenneth Minimah, over…

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David Leffler: Dear PM Netanyahu, is bombing going to create lasting peace?

by David Leffler Remember "Show me the money," from the film Jerry Maguire? We ask Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: "Show me the Science!" He asserts that bombardment of Gaza will…

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Pope Francis says he has two or three years more [DETAILS]

by Chidi Okoye The head of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis has implied that he may have only two or three years remaining in office. He said this while speaking to journalists…

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Do not negotiate with Boko Haram! Babangida tells FG it’s not an option (WATCH)

by Azubuike Azikiwe General Ibrahim Babangida, a former Military head of the Nigerian state, has advised the Federal government against negotiating with the Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram. During an…

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Ebola: Fear grips Aso Rock | Read why

by Kolapo Olapoju   Apparently, there are thousands of bats flying around the Presidential villa! During the weekly Federal Executive Council meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Wednesday, 6…

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YNAIJA2015: Hotel scarcity in Osogbo as election day draws near

by Adedayo Ademuwagun Hotels in Osogbo have been fully booked up ahead of the upcoming governorship election in the state. Due to the influx of people into the town concerning…

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Egyptian court sentences 3 Al-Jazeera journalists to seven years in prison (PICTURED)

by Zara Mustapha An Egyptian court on Monday convicted three journalist from media network Al-Jazeera English and sentenced them to 7 years in prison each, on terrorism-related charges. The verdict today attracted…

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Simon Kolawole: Why do we keep empowering foreigners at our own expense?

by Simon Kolawole Government officials are ready to go to any length to please foreign media  perhaps because of the image they want to paint to the outside world or…

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SHAME: Journalists fight during live TV debate (WATCH)

by Zara Mustapha Two journalists on a Jordanian TV show got into a fight live on air after exchanging insults during a debate over Syria. The men, Shaker Al-Johari, head of…

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Opinion: 3 things our local media need to learn from CNN

by Akan Imoh   Firstly, CNN did not send the interns or should I say the 'Newbies' in journalism, No, they rather sent in heavyweights, those who would command respect.…

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PHOTO: Tinubu visits Magnus Abe in London hospital

Bola Ahmed Tinubu, National Leader of the APC and Rotimi Amaechi by Akan Ido Leader of the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu has visited the recuperating…

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WATCH: This is how the ‘Save Rivers’ rally got disrupted by police

by Adeola Balogun Reports were made earlier today as to how police officers in Rivers disrupted a rally organized by the All Progressives Congress. The "Save Rivers" rally was due…

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‘It’s not true, Magnus Abe was not shot’ – Police deny shooting senator

by Oge Okonkwo The Rivers State Police Command has denied allegations that an operative shot and wounded a member of the  National Assembly, Magnus Abe. The command made this  statement through…

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How the APC plans to register 12million members in 5 days

by Oke Efagene The All Progressives Congress (APC), has disclosed that it hopes to register at least 12 million members during its nationwide membership registration drive, which will begin on…

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Boy to die by hanging in Kano after losing murder case

by Akintomiwa Agbaje Anwar Surah has benn sentenced to death by hanging by a Kano High Court presided over by Justice Nura Sagir. The judgement which was delivered at the Audu…

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The emergence of APC is good for Nigeria – Oyegun

by Akintomiwa Agbaje Chief Odigie Oyegun, the former governor of Edo, has hinged the increased democracy growth curve of Nigeria to the emergence of the All Progressives Party (APC). He elaborated that the…

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Tonnie Iredia: Is corruption in Nigeria just a mere perception? I think not!

by Tonnie Iredia The second point is the argument that corruption in Nigeria is over exaggerated by some unpatriotic citizens; prominent among them are Nigerian journalists – a group to…

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Tonnie Iredia: 2015 – Who says Nigeria cannot break?

by Tonnie Iredia Although President Jonathan has said several times that it is premature and distractive to get involved in electioneering until next year, the nation is already broken into…

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Condolences pour in as 3 journalists die in car crash

by Oge Okonkwo Three Nigerian journalists, Olatunde Ojenike, Adolphus Okonkwo, Kafayat Odunsi  have been killed and ten others sustained injuries in a car crash which occurred in Ilesha, Osun state, south-west Nigeria . The deceased…

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Rotimi Amaechi, pay what you owe – and more, in today’s news roundup with Cheta Nwanze

by Cheta Nwanze Following his outburst about Nigerians being too timid, Rotimi Amaechi is doing his bit to prove it. He is owing ajuwaya in his state 10 months in back pay. Expect them…

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Groan! Not another ID card… – and more, in today’s news round-up with Cheta Nwanze

by Cheta Nwanze National ID card scheme ...he then proceeded to give five (or six) reasons why there is a rural farmer mobile initiative, and neglected to tell us that…

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