Failure Of Journalists To Fact Check Stories Reducing Media Credibility — Ex-FRCN Zonal Director
Former South East Zonal Director of Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria and lead trainer in US Consulate project on fact checking, Ken Ike Okere has said failure of journalists to conduct fact-checking on their stories before sharing with the consumers has reduced the credibility of the media. Speaking with ABN TV on Friday shortly after a two-day training for journalists...
Rep. Ben Kalu Praises Gov. Ikpeazu Over Geometric Power Project In Aba
Member representing Bende Federal Constituency Abia state, Rep. Benjamin Kalu has commended Governor of the state, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu over the ongoing Geometric Power Project at the Osisioma Industrial Layout, Aba saying when fully activated, the people will get to know the benefit of the project. He said Gov. Ikpeazu has done well in this regard, adding that he is...
5G Deployment In Nigeria 97% Ready ― NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission has said that its plan for Fifth Generation technology deployment in the country has continued to gather momentum. The NCC thus confirmed that its readiness to begin the full deployment of the 5G technology was at 97 per cent. The Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Prof. Umar Danbatta, re-affirmed the status of the Commission’s 5G technology...
Judicial Workers Begin Strike Tuesday, To Shut Courts Nationwide
Workers in the judiciary sector will from Tuesday shut down courts across the country, as the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) commences a nationwide strike over the non-implementation of financial autonomy of the judiciary in line with the constitution of the country and other extant laws. JUSUN has issued a 21-day ultimatum which elapsed on Sunday, April 4, 2021,...
Amotekun: South-West Governors to sign bill for legal backing on February 14
Ekiti Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi on Monday said the bill seeking legal backing for the Western Nigeria Security outfit code-named ‘Operation Amotekun’ initiated by the six Governors in the Southwest region would be simultaneously assented to on Friday, February 14. Fayemi, who disclosed this while receiving proposal bill on Amotekun from Ekiti Attorney-General, Olawale Fapohunda, said the bill when enacted...
Upon Completion, Lekki Deep Sea Port Will Create Over 112,000 Jobs – FG
The Federal Government has said that the Lekki Deep Seaport project would create 112,000 jobs to Nigerians upon its completion. The Minister of Transportation, Mu’azu Sambo, said this on Sunday in Jalingo, Taraba State capital while addressing journalists. Sambo said that the port, which is second in Nigeria after Onne Deep-Sea port would bring more tonnage and revenue to the port...
Constituency Development: Sen. Kalu Pledges More Support For Media As He Receives Award Plaque (PHOTOS)
Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu on Tuesday received the plaque of award for Constituency Development conferred on him by the Senate Press Corps, the apex media body in the Nigerian Senate with a pledge to continue supporting the growth of media practice in the country. The body comprising journalists from print and online platforms had...
Peter Obi Knows He’ll Lose 2023 Presidential Election, Says Omokri
Reno Omokri, a socio-political activist has said the Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Peter Obi will lose the 2023 election. Omokri said Obi knows he would lose the presidential election and fade away in history’s dustbin. In a series of tweets, the social critic insisted that Obi was ill-prepared for the presidency. He noted that barely two months to the presidential election,...
We’ve Retired You With Your Politics Of Frying Pan, Group Carpets Ohuabunwa
A socio-political group, Abia North Peace Foundation, ANPF, has taken a swipe at former Abia North Senator, Mao Ohuabunwa for making moves to return to the Senate in 2023. ANPF while responding to another group, Abia North Restoration Movement which it accused of being the arrowhead in bring Sen. Ohuabunwa back to the Senate said Ohuabunwa has been retired from...
Barrack Obama’s Grandmother, Mama Sarah Obama, Dies At 99
Mama Sarah Onyango Obama, the grandmother of former US President Barrack Obama, is dead. She was aged 99. Her death was confirmed by her daughter, Marsat Obama, who revealed that her mother died at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kisumu at 4.45am on Monday, March 29. READ ALSO: Former NFF Technical Director, Laloko Is Dead Sarah Obama had been admitted...
