Journalists deserve better living conditions, Minister declares
The Federal Government has said Nigerian journalists are working under the most difficult times and they deserve better working conditions. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja. Idris, who said that some journalists had paid the supreme price […]
Why I am advocating trust in public communication – Information Minister
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris says he is advocating trust in public communication as most Nigerians no longer have faith in their leaders. The Minister stated this in an exclusive interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja. “What we want is to let Nigerians know the truth […]
Govt pledges not to trample on rights, press freedom
The Federal Government has assured Nigerians that it will not trample on people’s right and press freedom in the fight against fake news and disinformation in the country. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja. Idris called on […]
What Tinubu mandated me to do, by Idris
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, says, President Bola Tinubu mandated him to promote patriotism, honesty and transparency as the core values of the administration. The Minister made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja. According to him, President Bola Tinubu’s ‘Renewed Hope […]
Association seeks integration of visually impaired in infrastructure provision
The Nigeria Association of the Blind (NAB) in partnership with the Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN) has called for the integration of the visually impaired in the provision of infrastructure in the country. The association made the call at the ‘Traditional White Cane Walk from Owoseni Primary School Oshodi.’ to the Digital Bridge Institute,’ […]
Tinubu to preside over second FEC meeting
The Federal Executive Council meeting is expected to hold on Monday. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr Ajuri Ngelale, made this known to State House Correspondents. He said that President Bola Tinubu would chair the meeting to be attended by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Chief […]
Ogbomoso indigenes present development blueprint to Soun, appoint him grand patron
A socio-cultural group, Ogbomosoland Consultative Council (OCC), on Tuesday presented a document containing a development blueprint to the Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Afolabi Olaoye, the Orumogege III. The group, which also named the traditional ruler its Grand Patron, said the document would help him to pilot the affairs of the town. According to the […]
Concealed Agony: Mental Health and Child Witchcraft Accusation
By Claire P. Ayelotan, PhD An impassioned plea from a child for understanding and acceptance echoes through their haunting words, “I hide under the tensely dark shadow of unlimited doom”. This powerful statement speaks volumes. Allegations of witchcraft have long had devastating repercussions across cultures and societies, often having lasting and catastrophic impacts on innocent […]
Preface to a memoir
By Olayinka Oyegbile Growing old is one of nature’s infuriating imperfections- Peter Enahoro How time flies. It is October 2023 already and as the clock ticks, that little boy of yesterday has turned 62. Not only that, he is a husband, father, and by His grace a grandfather soon. Whenever I reflect on my station […]
Court jails man six months for stealing phone
An Ota Magistrates’ Court in Ogun State, on Tuesday sentenced a 23-year old man, Quadri Babalola, to six months imprisonment for stealing an Infinix phone valued at N57,000. The accused, whose house address was not provided, was charged with stealing an Infinix phone valued at N57,000, belonging to one Benjamin Odeyemi. The Prosecutor, […]
