NAWOJ Seeks Stronger Partnership with China to Support Media Development and Women’s Empowerment

NAWOJ Seeks Stronger Partnership with China to Support Media Development and Women’s Empowerment

By Zainab Uzomah The Federal Capital Territory chapter of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has sought closer collaboration with the Chinese Embassy in Abuja, aiming to enhance media capacity and widen support for women’s development initiatives. The call was made during a courtesy visit by the association’s leadership, led by its chairperson, Bassey Ita-Ikpang. The delegation was received by the Chinese Ambassador and senior embassy officials. The Ambassador […]

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NCTC chief urges media to avoid reporting sensitive security details

By Zainab Uzomah The head of Nigeria’s National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Major General Garba Laka, has urged journalists to exercise caution when reporting security matters, warning that disclosing sensitive information could jeopardise ongoing counterterrorism operations. Speaking at an end-of-year parley with defence correspondents in Abuja, General Laka said the pressure of rapid news cycles and digital competition often blurs the line between public interest and national security. He cautioned […]

December 24, 2025 12

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DHQ Pledges Transparency, Stronger Media Ties as Military Records Major Operational Gains

The newly appointed Director of Defence Media Operations (DDMO), Major General M.E. Onoja, has pledged to reset military–media relations with a renewed commitment to transparency, collaboration and more frequent communication on the nation’s security operations. Gen. Onoja made the pledge on Thursday in Abuja during his maiden press briefing, his first since assuming office on November 14, 2025, following the exit of Major General O.M. Bello. Describing journalists as “heroes […]

December 5, 2025 15

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Media Chat: FCT Minister Justifies Ongoing Demolitions, Promises More Projects

FCT Minister Barr Nyesom Wike fielding questions during the September Media Parley in Abuja By Toffa Momoh, Abuja The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has explained that the FCT Administration's ongoing demolition of shanties and illegal structures was aimed at bolstering security and restoring order within the nation's capital. Speaking at his monthly media chat with journalists in Abuja, the Minister emphasized that the exercise was […]

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Nigeria ranks fifth globally in daily social media usage

Nigerians rank among the world’s top social media users, with 2024 data placing the country fifth globally for average daily time spent online. According to figures from Cable.co.uk and We Are Social in 2024, posted by World of Statistics on X on Sunday, Nigerians spend an average of 3 hours and 23 minutes per day on social media. Leading the list is Kenya, where people spend the most time on […]

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Actress, Eniola Ajao reveals reason for shielding 21-year-old son from social media

Nollywood actress, Eniola Ajao, has revealed why she kept her 21-year-old son, Ayomide Daniel, away from social media. Ajao said the decision was taken even before she ventured into the movie industry, adding that it was supposed to stem off stigma attached to being a single mother. “It was something I decided a long time ago before I even considered pursuing a career in the entertainment industry. “When I had […]

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SWAN Felicitates Dorcas Pankyes Over Appointment As SA Media To Plateau Governor

SWAN Felicitates Dorcas Pankyes Over Appointment As SA Media To Plateau Governor By Toffa Momoh, Abuja The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, (SWAN), has congratulated former Welfare Secretary in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter, Mrs. Dorcas Pankyes, over her recent appointment as Special Assistant (Media) to the Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang. SWAN President, Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, in a statement on Monday through the Association's Secretary-General, Amb. […]

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Lagos LP politician, Rhodes-Vivour, repays wife’s debt after social media bashing

Labour Party’s 2023 governorship candidate in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has repaid his wife’s debt following social media bashing. A user on X, Chike Jones, who worked as a writer and social media manager for Afroscientric.com, a project owned by Rhodes-Vivour’s wife, Ify, had alleged that he was owed for over eight months. Reacting to this, Rhodes-Vivour, wrote, “I have spoken to Chika and extended an olive branch in acknowledgement […]

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