Ibadan-based media outfit set to launch online radio

Fast-rising digital media company Moac Global Media, a news and entertainment service provider, based in Ibadan, is set to launch its online radio service. According to its Proprietor and CEO, Mr. Michael Olu Abi Coker, the media outfit seeks to satisfy its teeming audience with new contents at the dial of a button on their […]

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Tinubu redeploys Oyetola, names minister for Niger Delta Development

President Bola Tinubu has approved the redeployment of Engr. Abubakar Momoh from the Federal Ministry of Youth to the Federal Ministry of Niger Delta Development. Presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale in a statement said Tinubu will announce a Minister-Designate assigned to the Federal Ministry of Youth soon. He said the Ministers-Designate allocated to the Federal Ministries […]

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Egypt arrests journalist after report on smuggling case

Egyptian authorities have arrested journalist Karim Asaad after his fact-checking service had published articles accusing officials of involvement in smuggling cash, weapons and gold to Zambia, the publication said Sunday. Asaad was apprehended at his home in Greater Cairo early Saturday following questioning over coverage of the case, said a statement from independent website Matsada2sh. […]

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Multiple approaches needed to stop diphtheria

High rate of death coming from cases of diphtheria should be worrisome enough to warrant top-notch focus on it by all levels of government in the country. The recurring decimal of the disease in Nigeria is particularly alarming given that it is vaccine-preventable; requiring mass enlightenment campaign along with other multi-level approaches to combating it. […]

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Tobi Amusan’s clearance, a big relief, says Okowa

– Urges track queen to put trauma behind Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) President, Tonobok Okowa, has described as a ‘big relief’ the clearance of World Record holder in 100m hurdles, Tobi Amusan, to compete in the ongoing Budapest 2023 World Championships. A panel of Disciplinary Tribunal cleared Amusan of three whereabouts failures charge on […]

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At inaugural memorial, Jakande’s good deeds reverberate

It was a day of tributes for media legend, late Alhaji Lateef Jakande at the maiden edition of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) memorial lecture as journalists, editors and media professionals across generations and from all over the country turned up for the event, which would subsequently be held annually on his birthday. Fondly […]

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NDLEA raids drug warehouses, recovers N4.8billion worth opioids

Operatives of the Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA), have raided suspected drug warehouses in various parts of Lagos State, Kogi, Osun and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja among others, recovering drugs worth N4.8 billion. In a communique signed by the Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, it is stated that multi-billion naira worth […]

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Tinubu targets 11,500 gas-powered vehicles in new initiative

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) to facilitate nationwide adoption of gas-powered vehicles. The Special Adviser to the President (Media and Publicity), Ajuri Ngelale, in a statement, yesterday, said the initiative was in furtherance of his commitment to easing the impact of fuel subsidy removal […]

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Eight weeks after: FG has held no discussions on palliatives, says Labour

• Kicks Against N5b Palliative Grants To States, Says It’s No Result Of Social Dialogue • They’re Embarking On Unilateral Actions, Programmes — Ajaero • ‘We’ll Take Action, Can’t Wait Endlessly’ • NECA: Nigeria Needs Structure To Drive Palliative Implementation • Show Engagement Commitment With Labour, Muda Tells FG • N5B Palliative: Govt Implementing Shambolic […]

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