Newspaper Headlines Dec 16, 2024
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Tinubu congratulates new IPI Nigeria leadership
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Mr Musikilu Mojeed, editor-in-chief of PREMIUM TIMES and other newly elected leaders of the Nigeria chapter of the International Press Institute (IPI). Members re-elected Mr Mojeed as President of the IPI Nigeria alongside Media Trust’s Ahmed Shekarau (Secretary) and Fidelis Mbah of Al Jazeera Television (Deputy President). Members also elected […]
Let’s learn from Ghana’s democratic example, Tinubu urges ECOWAS leaders
President Bola Tinubu has urged leaders in West Africa to draw inspiration from Ghana’s recent peaceful elections as a model of democratic maturity and commitment to national unity. At the opening of the 66th Ordinary Session of ECOWAS on Sunday in Abuja, President Tinubu lauded President Nana Akufo-Addo and the people of Ghana for the […]
Tinubu celebrates Shell’s $5 billion deepwater investment
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has welcomed Shell and its partners’ announcement of the Final Investment Decision (FID) on the Bonga North Deep Offshore Field. This landmark development, is Nigeria’s first deepwater oil project in over a decade, and underscores the transformative impact of the President’s policies and reforms in attracting investments in the oil and […]
ECOWAS gives Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger six months to reconsider withdrawal
The Authority of Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS has given Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger six months, from January 29 to July 29, 2025, to reconsider their decision to exit the regional bloc. President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr Omar Touray, announced the six-month grace on Sunday in Abuja after the 66th Ordinary […]
Alleged N80.2b fraud: Why Court Granted Yahaya Bello N500m Bail
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday, December 13, 2024, granted bail of N500 million to the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello. Bello is facing a 19-count charge bordering on criminal breach of trust and laundering of ₦80,246,470,089.88 billion belonging to the people of Kogi State. He is accused of looting […]
BMGF Tips Primary Care System To Solve Nigeria’s Health Challenges
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) has said a well-functioning primary health care (PHC) system across the country is key to addressing most of Nigeria’s health challenges. The nongovernmental organisation commended the country, particularly state governors’ efforts to improve health outcomes through increased focus on building a stronger and more resilient PHC system in […]
Court Restrains ARCON From Enforcing Alleged N60bn Fine Against Facebook
The Federal High Court in Lagos has granted an interim order restraining the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON), formerly known as the Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria (APCON), or its agents from demanding N60 billion from Facebook Nigeria Operations Limited for an alleged violation. Justice Yellim Bogoro made the order on Thursday, December 12, […]
The Dele Farotimi’s saga: Persecution, not prosecution
By Toyin Falola One of the tenets of a democratic society is the assurance of freedom of speech and expression for its citizens. This includes the right to speak and criticize to ensure that society does not derail in upholding its values. The test of democracy is not at the point of comfortable tolerance of these rights but in […]
Why Nigeria Needs Effective Funding System for Tobacco Control
By Olawale Makanjuola Tobacco use remains a significant public health challenge in Nigeria, contributing to a myriad of health issues including cardiovascular diseases, respiratory illnesses, and various cancers. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), tobacco kills more than 8 million people each year globally, with a substantial portion of these deaths occurring in low- […]
