NATIONAL NEWS Archives | FAMOUS REPORTERS

Sep

03

2026

Lagos Warns Husbands: Forcing Wives Into Sex Can Lead to Life Imprisonment

LEGAL, NATIONAL NEWS#ConsentInMarriage, #DomesticViolence, #DSVA, #HumanRights, #LagosLaw, #LagosState, #SexualAssault, #WomensRights

Lagos Warns Husbands: Forcing Wives Into Sex Can Lead to Life Imprisonment Marriage does not automatically mean consent. In a strong legal warning, the Lagos State Government has declared that husbands who force their wives into sex without consent could face prosecution and life imprisonment under state law, reinforcing the rights of women to bodily autonomy and protection from domestic violence. According to the Lagos State Ministry of Justice, a husband who forces his wife into sexual relations without her consent may be prosecuted for "sexual assault by penetration" under Lagos State law. The offence carries a maximum sentence of…

Sep

02

2026

By Famous Reporters

Tinubu’s US Embassy Letter Questioned as Lobbying Firm Alleges Forgery

NATIONAL NEWS#BreakingNews, #NigerianPolitics, #RenoOmokri, #Tinubu, #TinubuFBIRecords, #TinubuUSRecords, #USEmbassyLetter, #VonBattenMontagueYork

Tinubu’s US Embassy Letter Questioned as Lobbying Firm Alleges Forgery A fresh controversy has erupted over a purported US Embassy letter used to defend President Bola Tinubu against claims about his American records, after a US lobbying firm alleged that the document may have been fabricated and pointed to several errors it described as unusual for official correspondence. Von Batten-Montague-York has questioned the authenticity of a purported 2003 US Embassy letter cited by Reno Omokri in defence of President Bola Tinubu. The US lobbying firm alleged that the document contains several spelling, grammatical and formatting errors and called for independent…

Aug

15

2026

By Famous Reporters

Mike Igini: GOMEP-NG President Otiti Hails Courage to Speak Truth to Power

NATIONAL NEWS#Accountability, #AkpovokeOtiti, #GOMEPNG, #INEC, #JusticeInNigeria, #MikeIgini, #NigeriaPolitics, #TruthToPower

Mike Igini: GOMEP-NG President Otiti Hails Courage to Speak Truth to Power At a time when public trust and institutional integrity remain major concerns in Nigeria, GOMEP-NG President Akpovoke Otiti has singled out former INEC REC Mike Igini as an example of a public servant who, in his view, has remained committed to speaking truth to power. Akpovoke Otiti, National President of GOMEP-NG, has praised former INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner Mike Igini for his courage, integrity and commitment to truth, justice and accountability. Otiti said Nigeria needs more people of conscience who will put the national interest above personal and…

Aug

14

2026

By Famous Reporters

Jingir’s Muslim-Muslim Ticket Remarks Spark OYC Biafra Referendum Call

NATIONAL NEWS, POLITICS#BiafraReferendum, #Igboayaka, #MuslimMuslimTicket, #NigeriaPolitics, #NigeriaReferendum, #OhanaezeYouthCouncil, #PoliticalRestructuring, #YahayaJingir

Jingir’s Muslim-Muslim Ticket Remarks Spark OYC Biafra Referendum Call A fresh political storm is brewing over Nigeria’s religious balance and future, following controversial remarks attributed to Sheikh Yahaya Jingir on the Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket. The statement has now triggered a strong reaction from the Ohanaeze Youth Council, (OYC) which is calling for renewed discussions on a referendum. Controversial comments attributed to Sheikh Yahaya Jingir on the Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket have sparked a fresh political reaction, with the Ohanaeze Youth Council urging pro-Biafra groups to intensify calls for a referendum on Nigeria’s future. Reacting to the remarks, Ohanaeze Youth Council has…

Aug

12

2026

By Famous Reporters

GOMEP-NG President Otiti Pledges Reforms to Strengthen Online Media in Nigeria

NATIONAL NEWS#AkpovokeOtiti, #DigitalJournalism, #GOMEPNG, #JournalismNigeria, #MediaEthics, #MediaReforms, #OnlineJournalism, #OnlineMediaNigeria

GOMEP-NG President Otiti Pledges Reforms to Strengthen Online Media in Nigeria Nigeria's fast-growing online media industry could be heading for a new era of professionalism as GOMEP-NG President Akpovoke Otiti promises stronger standards, ethical practice and wider collaboration across the sector. The National President of the Guild of Online Media Practitioners of Nigeria (GOMEP-NG), Comr. Akpovoke Otiti, has pledged to pursue reforms aimed at strengthening professionalism, credibility and ethical standards in Nigeria's rapidly expanding online media industry. GOMEP-NG President Akpovoke Otiti has pledged to pursue reforms aimed at improving professionalism, credibility, ethical standards and sustainable growth in Nigeria's online media…

Aug

11

2026

By Famous Reporters

GOMEP-NG Urges National Assembly to Regulate Nigeria’s Online Media Industry

NATIONAL NEWS#DigitalJournalism, #GOMEPNG, #JournalismNigeria, #MediaLawNigeria, #NationalAssembly, #NigeriaMedia, #OnlineMediaNigeria, #OnlineMediaRegulation

GOMEP-NG Urges National Assembly to Regulate Nigeria’s Online Media Industry By Charity Uwakwe As online media continues to shape public opinion and national debate in Nigeria, the Guild of Online Media Editors and Publishers of Nigeria (GOMEP-NG) is asking the National Assembly to take a major step: create a law to formally recognise and regulate the country’s fast-growing digital media industry. Nigeria’s online media industry is growing faster than ever, but GOMEP-NG says the sector cannot continue without a clear legal and professional framework. The guild is now looking to the National Assembly for action. GOMEP-NG has urged the National…

Jul

16

2026

By Famous Reporters

Mary Habila Death: Colleague Breaks Silence as Family Rejects Autopsy, Umahi Seeks Independent Forensic Probe

CRIME, NATIONAL NEWS#Autopsy, #DavidUmahi, #FederalMinistryOfWorks #DUFMS, #ForensicInvestigation, #InvestigativeJournalism, #MaryHabila, #MaryHabilaDeath

Mary Habila Death: Colleague Breaks Silenceas Family Rejects Autopsy, Umahi Seeks Independent Forensic Probe The mystery surrounding the sudden death of 26-year-old physiotherapist, Mary Habila has taken a dramatic turn after her colleague revealed the final moments they shared before tragedy struck. As fresh court documents emerge, Habila's family has rejected an autopsy despite calls for a forensic investigation, while the Minister of Works, David Umahi, insists the exact cause of death must be uncovered. The conflicting positions have intensified public interest and renewed demands for a transparent investigation. What happened to Mary Habila?Mary Habila, a nurse attached to the…

Jul

08

2026

By Famous Reporters

Federal Government Urged to Harness WhatsApp, Facebook for National Development — GOMEP-NG

NATIONAL NEWS#DigitalCommunication, #DigitalLiteracy #OnlineJournalism, #Facebook, #FederalGovernment, #GOMEPNG, #NationalDevelopment, #WhatsApp

Federal Government Urged to Harness WhatsApp, Facebook for National Development — GOMEP-NG As millions of Nigerians increasingly rely on WhatsApp and Facebook for news, education, business and public information, the Guild of Online Media Editors and Publishers of Nigeria (GOMEP-NG) has urged the Federal Government to fully embrace digital communication platforms as strategic tools for governance, transparency and national development. The Guild says the future of effective public engagement lies in responsible digital communication—not restrictions. Could WhatsApp and Facebook become the Federal Government's most powerful communication tools? GOMEP-NG believes the answer is yes, urging authorities to embrace digital platforms to…

Jun

24

2026

By Famous Reporters

Nigeria Pastors, Imams Face Possible Licensing as GOMEP-NG Calls for Religious Leaders’ Regulation

NATIONAL NEWS#AkpovokeOtiti, #ChurchAccountability, #GOMEPNG, #ImamsInNigeria, #NationalNews, #NigeriaReligionAndSoceity, #PastorsLicensing, #ReligiousRegulation

Nigeria Pastors, Imams Face Possible Licensing as GOMEP-NG Calls for Religious Leaders’ Regulation By Charity Uwakwe "A fresh debate over religious accountability has erupted in Nigeria as the President of the Guild of Online Media Editors and Publishers of Nigeria (GOMEP-NG), Akpovoke Otiti, calls for mandatory certification and licensing of pastors and imams before they are allowed to lead congregations." "GOMEP-NG President Akpovoke Otiti has urged the Federal Government of Nigeria to introduce legislation requiring pastors and imams to obtain professional certification and licences before establishing places of worship or leading religious groups. He argued that religious leaders, like doctors,…

May

20

2026

By Famous Reporters

GOMEP Demands Immediate Rescue of 40 Abducted Oyo Pupils, Condemns Teacher’s Beheading

NATIONAL NEWS#EndInsecurity, #GOMEP, #KidnappingInNigeria, #NigeriaSecurity, #OyoKidnap, #OyoSchoolAbduction, #OyoTeacherKilled, #RescueThePupils

GOMEP Demands Immediate Rescue of 40 Abducted Oyo Pupils, Condemns Teacher’s Beheading "Nigeria is once again gripped by fear after gunmen abducted more than 40 pupils, students, and teachers in Oyo State, while reportedly beheading a teacher in a chilling attack that has sparked nationwide outrage. Media stakeholders under GOMEP are now demanding urgent military and intelligence action to rescue the victims before more lives are lost." "The Guild of Online Media Editors and Publishers (GOMEP) has condemned the abduction of over 40 pupils, students, and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State and demanded their immediate and…