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Jul

06

2026

2027: Obingwa West Rallies Behind Anosike, Appolos as PDP Unites for Victory

POLITICS#Abia2027, #AbiaPolitics, #EnyinnayaAppolos, #GovernorshipElection, #KelechiAnosike, #NigeriaPolitics, #ObingwaWest, #Pdp

2027: Obingwa West Rallies Behind Anosike, Appolos as PDP Unites for Victory As the 2027 elections gather momentum, the battle for Abia State is taking shape with Obingwa West making a bold political statement. Thousands of PDP supporters, community leaders, and stakeholders have publicly declared unwavering support for Dr. Kelechi Anosike and Enyinnaya Appolos, signalling what many describe as a major boost for the party's grassroots campaign. Obingwa West has declared support for PDP governorship candidate Dr. Kelechi Anosike and House of Assembly candidate Enyinnaya Appolos ahead of the 2027 elections. The declaration was made during a thank-you rally in…

Jul

06

2026

By Famous Reporters

FCT CP Sanusi Promises Nigerians Different Police Force as GOMEP-NG Confers Award of Honour

CRIME, SECURITY#AkpovokeOtiti, #CPAMSanusi, #CrimePrevention, #GOMEPNG, #LawEnforcement, #NigeriaPolice, #PoliceReform, #security

FCT CP Sanusi Promises Nigerians Different Police Force as GOMEP-NG Confers Award of Honour By Charity Uwakwe We will give Nigerians a different Police Force—more civil, more professional and more committed to serving the people," FCT Commissioner of Police A.M. Sanusi declared after receiving an Award of Honour from GOMEP-NG. The Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, CP A.M. Sanusi, has assured Nigerians of a "different Police Force" built on professionalism, discipline and people-centred policing after receiving an Award of Honour from the Guild of Online Media Editors and Publishers of Nigeria (GOMEP-NG) during a courtesy…

Jul

06

2026

By Famous Reporters

Polaris Bank Empowers 6,200 Journalists with AI, Ethical Journalism Training

BANKING SECTOR#AI, #ArtificialIntelligence, #DigitalJournalism, #EthicalJournalism, #Journalism, #MediaInnovation, #MediaTraining, #PolarisBank

Polaris Bank Empowers 6,200 Journalists with AI, Ethical Journalism Training As artificial intelligence rapidly transforms journalism, one Nigerian bank is taking an unexpected lead in preparing the media for the future. Polaris Bank has now trained more than 6,200 journalists, equipping them with AI knowledge, ethical reporting skills, and practical tools to rebuild public trust in an increasingly digital world. Artificial intelligence is changing journalism at record speed, but Polaris Bank is ensuring Nigerian journalists are ready. Here's how more than 6,200 media professionals have benefited from one of the country's biggest journalism capacity-building initiatives. Polaris Bank has empowered over…

Jul

05

2026

By Famous Reporters

Kaduna Woman Dies in Bandits’ Captivity as Son Is Killed After Delivering Ransom

CRIME#Bandits, #CrimeNews, #Insecurity, #Kaduna, #KadunaKidnapping, #Kidnapping, #Ransom, #security

Kaduna Woman Dies in Bandits’ Captivity as Son Is Killed After Delivering Ransom By our Reporter A heartbreaking tragedy has shaken Kaduna State after a woman abducted by suspected bandits died in captivity, while her son—who risked everything to secure her freedom—was allegedly killed after delivering the family's ransom. The incident has sparked renewed outrage over Nigeria's worsening kidnapping crisis and fresh calls for stronger government action against banditry. What began as a desperate mission to save a kidnapped mother ended in an unimaginable tragedy. A Kaduna family lost both a mother and her son after suspected bandits allegedly accepted…

Jul

05

2026

By Famous Reporters

NDLEA Arrests 67-Year-Old Nigerian-British Grandmother with 13kg Cocaine Hidden in Fake Plantain

Uncategorized#Cocaine, #CrimeNews, #DrugBust, #DrugTrafficking, #FakePlantain, #MurtalaMuhammedAirport, #NDLEA, #WarAgainstDrugs

NDLEA Arrests 67-Year-Old Nigerian-British Grandmother with 13kg Cocaine Hidden in Fake Plantain A 67-year-old grandmother allegedly turned an everyday Nigerian food item into a sophisticated drug concealment method. But what looked like ordinary plantain reportedly hid millions of naira worth of cocaine—until NDLEA operatives uncovered the shocking plot at Lagos airport. What appeared to be ordinary plantain in a grandmother's luggage turned out to be a sophisticated drug concealment operation. The shocking discovery at Lagos' Murtala Muhammed International Airport has led to the arrest of a 67-year-old Nigerian-British woman and exposed what the NDLEA says is part of a wider…

Jul

04

2026

By Famous Reporters

Online Media Now Leads News Dissemination in Nigeria, GOMEP-NG Urges FG to Recognise Digital Publishers

Uncategorized#DigitalJournalism, #DigitalMedia, #FG, #GOMEPNG, #Journalism, #MediaDevelopment, #NewsDissemination, #OnlinePublishers, #PublicCommunication

Online Media Now Leads News Dissemination in Nigeria, GOMEP-NG Urges FG to Recognise Digital Publishers Nigeria's media landscape is changing faster than ever. As millions increasingly depend on digital platforms for instant news and public information, the Guild of Online Media Editors and Publishers of Nigeria (GOMEP-NG) says it is time for the Federal Government to recognise the growing influence of online journalism in shaping public discourse and national development. Nigeria's digital news revolution is accelerating. With millions relying on online platforms for breaking news every day, GOMEP-NG says the time has come for the Federal Government to fully recognise…

Jul

04

2026

By Famous Reporters

Morocco Beat Canada 3-0 to Become First Team in FIFA World Cup Quarterfinals

SPORTS#AtlasLions, #AzzedineOunahi, #FIFAWorldCup, #Morocco, #MoroccoVsCanada, #SoufianeRahimi, #WorldCup2026, #WorldCupQuarterfinals

Morocco Beat Canada 3-0 to Become First Team in FIFA World Cup Quarterfinals History was made in Houston as Morocco delivered a ruthless second-half masterclass to defeat Canada 3-0, becoming the first nation to secure a place in the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals. Inspired by Azzedine Ounahi's brilliant brace, the Atlas Lions once again proved they are a genuine force on football's biggest stage. Morocco's remarkable World Cup journey continues. The Atlas Lions produced a clinical second-half performance to overwhelm Canada 3-0 in Houston, becoming the first team to secure a place in the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals. Inspired by…

Jul

04

2026

By Famous Reporters

Access Holdings, Coronation Group Celebrate Nigerian Modernism’s Global Success

Arts & Culture

Access Holdings, Coronation Group Celebrate Nigerian Modernism's Global Success Nigerian art has once again captured global attention. Months after drawing more than 180,000 visitors to one of the world's most prestigious museums, the groundbreaking Nigerian Modernism exhibition continues to redefine Africa's place in global art history, inspiring a new generation and strengthening Nigeria's cultural influence on the world stage. Nigeria's artistic heritage has earned another landmark global recognition as Access Holdings Plc and Coronation Group celebrated the remarkable success of the Nigerian Modernism exhibition at Tate Modern in London. The exhibition, which welcomed more than 180,000 visitors, has been widely…

Jul

04

2026

By Famous Reporters

How Suspected Yahoo Boys Stole Judge’s ₦7.6m After Court Restrained EFCC Operations

CRIME#CrimeNews, #Cybercrime, #EFCC, #FinancialCrime, #InternetFraud, #NigeriaNews, #OlaOlukoyede, #YahooBoys

How Suspected Yahoo Boys Stole Judge's ₦7.6m After Court Restrained EFCC Operations A serving Nigerian judge watched helplessly as over ₦7.2 million, painstakingly saved for six years to fund a child's education, disappeared from her bank account within hours. The shocking cybercrime incident, revealed by EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede, underscores the growing sophistication of internet fraudsters and the urgent need for stronger laws to combat financial crimes. The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has disclosed how suspected internet fraudsters, popularly known as Yahoo boys, emptied more than ₦7.2 million from the bank account of…

Jul

03

2026

By Famous Reporters

Fidelity Bank, YEIDEP Empower 60,000 UNIZIK Students

BANKING SECTOR, Education#Entrepreneurship, #FidelityBank, #FinancialInclusion, #NigerianStudents, #Unizik, #YEIDEP, #YouthDevelopment, #youthEmpowerment

Fidelity Bank, YEIDEP Empower 60,000 UNIZIK Students Thousands of Nigerian students are set to benefit from a major youth empowerment initiative as Fidelity Bank partners the Federal Government-backed YEIDEP programme to unlock entrepreneurship opportunities, financial inclusion and sustainable livelihoods. In a significant boost to youth empowerment and entrepreneurship in Nigeria, Fidelity Bank Plc has strengthened its commitment to financial inclusion by partnering with the Youth Economic Intervention and De-radicalization Programme (YEIDEP), a Federal Government-backed initiative aimed at tackling youth unemployment. The collaboration is expected to benefit more than 60,000 students of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, providing them with access…