Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State says he does not regret saying that the September 21 Edo governorship election is a do-or-die affair. The governor had recently made the statement, which has made him come under heavy criticism, especially from members of the opposition party a few days ago. Obaseki, while speaking on Channels Television’s…
Enugu State Commissioner of Police, Mr Kanayo Uzuegbu, has ordered the massive deployment of personnel and operational resources for peaceful council polls on September 21. Uzuegbu also ordered restriction of human and vehicular movements in the state between 12:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on September 21, except for those providing essential services. Also excluded from…
The Nigeria Police Force has revealed some potential benefits of the Electronic Central Motor Registry, E-CMR innovation.The E-CMR innovation is expected to revolutionize how vehicle information is verified and tracked, especially when stolen. The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, while highlighting some of the benefits of the E-CMR via his X handle on Thursday,…
Rwanda has launched the first mpox vaccination campaign in Africa, marking a significant step in the continent’s fight against the disease.As of Tuesday, the country administered 300 doses of the vaccine to high-risk individuals in a border region with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Jean Kaseya, Director-General of the Africa Centre for Disease Control…
Kesaria Abramidze, a prominent Georgian transgender woman was killed in her home just one day after the country’s parliament passed a controversial anti-LGBT law. The 37-year-old model and influencer, seen as a trans leader in the Georgian community, was found stabbed to death in her flat in Tbilisi on Wednesday. Authorities have arrested a 26-year-old…
A Kentucky sheriff has been arrested after allegedly fatally shooting a district judge in his chambers, according to police reports. District Judge Kevin Mullins, 54, was shot multiple times on Thursday afternoon at the Letcher County Courthouse in Whitesburg, Kentucky. Sheriff Shawn Stines, 43, of Letcher County, has been charged with first-degree murder. The shooting…
The supply of Dollar and other currencies dropped at the foreign exchange market as the Naira exchange rate depreciated on Thursday.FMDQ data showed that the foreign exchange transactions turnover declined to $87.51 million on Thursday from $139.48 million recorded the previous day.This represents a $57.97 million decrease in FX transactions turnover on a single day….
Good Morning , distinguished guests, esteemed colleagues, mentors, and members of the journalism community. It is with profound gratitude and humility that I stand before you today to deliver this exaugural, lecture titled: “Print Journalism in Peril: How Editors Are Battling the Challenges.” This occasion marks a significant milestone in my professional journey – a…
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L-R: Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo; Author of the Book, The Catalyst: Nigeria ICT Evolution Through A Journalist Lens, Adedayo Oketola; Presiding Pastor of The Love of Christ Generation (C&S) Church, Nigeria, Reverend Mother Esther Ajayi; Chairman on the occasion/a former Chief Executive Officer, MTN Nigeria, Michael Ikpoki; and National President, Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria, Tony Emoekpere, during the exaugural lecture/public presentation of the book in Lagos… on Tuesday.
Famous Nigerian singer, Ayra Starr and South Africa’s DJ Maphorisa, will be performing at the 2024 Creative Africa Nexus Weekend, CANEX WKND concert. This year’s edition of the CANEX WKND will be held from October 16 to 19 2024, in Algiers, Algeria. CANEX WKND is a premier event showcasing Africa’s creative and cultural industries. Other…
