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Sep

18

2026

Politicians Are ‘Killing’ Journalism in Nigeria — GOMEP-NG President

POLITICS

Politicians Are ‘Killing’ Journalism in Nigeria — GOMEP-NG President — GOMEP-NG President accuses political actors of promoting untrained ‘pressmen’ By Our Correspondent The rise of social media has changed how Nigerians consume information. But GOMEP-NG says the digital revolution should not erase the line between having an online platform and being a trained journalist. GOMEP-NG President Akpovoke Otiti has accused political actors and some media practitioners of weakening journalism in Nigeria by allowing untrained social media operators to perform professional media functions. He called for greater respect for journalism training, ethics, verification and editorial standards. ABUJA — The Guild of…

Sep

18

2026

By Famous Reporters

2027: Enugu Politician Ikechukwu Oloto Reportedly Killed by Gunmen in Nsukka

METRO#2027Politics, #EnuguNews, #EnuguPolitics, #IkechukwuOloto, #NigeriaNews, #Nsukka, #NsukkaNews, #OkangaMoo

2027: Enugu Politician Ikechukwu Oloto Reportedly Killed by Gunmen in Nsukka Shock has gripped Nsukka after a popular Enugu politician was reportedly killed inside his residence, with details of the attack still emerging. Prince Ikechukwu Oloto, popularly known as “Okanga Moo,” has reportedly been killed by unknown gunmen at his residence in Odenigbo, Nsukka, Enugu State. The circumstances of the reported killing remain unclear, and the Enugu State Police Command had not officially confirmed the incident as of publication. The Enugu political scene has been thrown into shock following reports of the killing of Prince Ikechukwu Oloto, popularly known as…

Sep

17

2026

By Famous Reporters

Missing Teen Found Alive at Former Teacher’s Home After 263 Days

METRO#BreakingNews, #CrimeNews, #JobeBinkley, #MissingPersons, #MissingTeen, #MissingTeenager, #OhioNews, #TeenFoundAlive

Missing Teen Found Alive at Former Teacher’s Home After 263 Days A 17-year-old American teenager who had been missing for 263 days was found alive on August 21, 2026, at the Ohio home of Jobe Binkley, a former teacher. Binkley has been charged with interference with custody and has pleaded not guilty. Authorities have not publicly established where the girl stayed during her disappearance or disclosed further details about her condition. For 263 days, the teenager was missing and her whereabouts remained unknown. Then, on August 21, the search took an unexpected turn when police found her alive inside the…

Sep

17

2026

By Famous Reporters

NUJ South-East Urges SEDC, Governors to Tackle Insecurity, Erosion, Roads

NATIONAL NEWS#ErosionControl, #NUJSouthEast, #RegionalDevelopment, #SEDC, #SouthEastDevelopment, #SouthEastGovernors, #SouthEastNigeria, #SouthEastSecurity

NUJ South-East Urges SEDC, Governors to Tackle Insecurity, Erosion, Roads The South-East continues to face serious development and security challenges, from worsening erosion to poor internal roads and insecurity. The NUJ South-East Zone C has now urged the region’s leaders and the South-East Development Commission (SEDC) to take stronger and faster action. The NUJ South-East Zone C has called on the South-East Development Commission (SEDC) and governors in the region to address insecurity, erosion, poor internal roads and other development challenges. The union also urged the SEDC to make full use of its budgetary allocations and the region’s economic potential.…

Sep

17

2026

By Famous Reporters

GOMEP-NG Applauds Awuzie’s Transformative Leadership as First Lady Commissions Oko Polytechnic Projects

Education#ChiomaAwuzie, #EducationNigeria, #FederalPolytechnicOko, #GOMEPNG, #InfrastructureDevelopment, #OkoPolytechnic, #OluremiTinubu, #PolytechnicDevelopment

GOMEP-NG Applauds Awuzie’s Transformative Leadership as First Lady Commissions Oko Polytechnic Projects A new chapter of transformation is unfolding at the Federal Polytechnic, Oko, as major infrastructure and technology projects take shape under Rector Dr Chioma Irene Awuzie’s leadership, drawing commendation from GOMEP-NG ahead of their commissioning by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu. The Guild of Online Media Editors and Publishers of Nigeria (GOMEP-NG) has commended Federal Polytechnic Oko Rector, Dr Chioma Irene Awuzie, for driving infrastructure, technology, academic development and student-focused reforms since assuming office in February 2025. ABUJA — A new phase of development is taking shape at the…

Sep

16

2026

By Famous Reporters

President Tinubu: The Absentee President That Will Be Missing At The Soapbox…

NEWS

Two days ago the All Progressive Congress inaugurated its Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 General Elections, and shamelessly the Absentee President who has spent more than 20% of his near 3 years and half in power overseas, told the gathering and indeed Nigerians that he will not be on the campaign train, that he will be dedicating his time to governance while the Campaign Council criss-crosses the Country on his behalf. One thing the President and his Party failed to admit is the fact that he is too old, too tired, too feeble and too weak for the rigors…

Sep

15

2026

By Famous Reporters

Deacon Chris Iyovwaye: From Humble Beginnings to Delta Governorship Candidate

POLITICS#ChrisIyovwaye, #DeaconChrisIyovwaye, #DeltaGovernorship2027, #DeltaState, #DeltaStatePolitics, #NDCDelta, #NigerDeltaDevelopment, #WellmannGroup

Deacon Chris Iyovwaye: From Humble Beginnings to Delta Governorship Candidate From an auxiliary nurse and quality-control inspector to the head of a multimillion-dollar industrial group, Deacon Chris Iyovwaye's journey is one of resilience, faith, enterprise and public ambition. Deacon Chris Iyovwaye is a Nigerian entrepreneur, philanthropist, author and politician, and the 2026 governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Delta State. He is the Founder and CEO of Wellmann Group of Companies, a major player in heavy lifting, modular transportation, engineering logistics and specialised project support across Africa. Deacon Chris Iyovwaye, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer…

Sep

14

2026

By Famous Reporters

Dangote Refinery IPO: Subscribe in Under 2 Minutes Through Fidelity Bank

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Dangote Refinery IPO: Subscribe in Under 2 Minutes Through Fidelity Bank Investors seeking to participate in the Dangote Petroleum Refinery IPO can complete their subscription in under two minutes through Fidelity Bank’s digital channels, as the lender rolls out multiple options for customers and non-customers in Nigeria and abroad. The subscription channels are designed to make participation in the offer easier and more accessible. They include the Fidelity Bank iOS and Android Mobile Apps, the Bank’s corporate banking platform and designated branches nationwide. A key feature of the arrangement is the Virtual Account option, which allows investors who do not…

Sep

13

2026

By Famous Reporters

Iyovwaye Faults Urhobo Monarchs’ Endorsement of Oborevwori

POLITICS#Delta2027, #DeltaGovernorship, #Deltans, #DeltaStatePolitics, #Iyovwaye, #NigeriaPolitics, #Oborevwori, #UrhoboMonarchs

Iyovwaye Faults Urhobo Monarchs’ Endorsement of Oborevwori A fresh political controversy is building in Delta State after NDC governorship candidate Deacon Chris Iyovwaye challenged the reported endorsement of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori by some Urhobo monarchs, arguing that the concerns of ordinary Deltans should come before political endorsements. Deacon Chris Iyovwaye has faulted the reported endorsement of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori by some Urhobo traditional rulers, arguing that the decision does not adequately reflect the concerns of Deltans. The NDC governorship candidate called for greater attention to healthcare, education, security, agriculture and the cost of living, while urging the monarchs to reconsider…

Sep

13

2026

By Famous Reporters

Oborevwori’s WAEC Certificates, INEC Affidavit Raise Fresh Qualification Questions

POLITICS#DeltaPolitics, #DeltaState, #INEC, #Oborevwori, #OborevworiINEC #DeltaPolitics #INEC #WAEC #DeltaState, #OborevworiWAEC, #SheriffOborevwori, #WAEC

Oborevwori’s WAEC Certificates, INEC Affidavit Raise Fresh Qualification Questions A fresh controversy over Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s educational records has raised questions about the consistency of his declarations to INEC, particularly over his reported Master’s degree and WAEC certificates allegedly submitted during previous election cycles. Sheriff Oborevwori’s educational qualifications are facing fresh scrutiny following questions over an alleged INEC affidavit, his reported Master’s degree in Political Science and WAEC certificates allegedly submitted in 2015, 2019 and 2023. The claims remain subject to verification against original INEC, WAEC and affidavit records. ASABA — Fresh questions have emerged over the educational…