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Jul

08

2026

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…

May

01

2026

By Famous Reporters

Workers’ Day 2026: NUJ Salutes Nigerian Workers, Seeks Journalist Protection

NATIONAL NEWS#DemocracyAndMedia, #JournalismMatters, #MediaInNigeria, #NigerianWorkers, #NUJ, #PressFreedom, #WorkersDay2026, #WorkersWelfare

Workers’ Day 2026: NUJ Salutes Nigerian Workers, Seeks Journalist Protection "As Nigeria marks Workers’ Day 2026, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Zone C, has issued a powerful message celebrating the resilience of workers. The Union raised fresh concerns over the safety, welfare, and recognition of journalists operating under mounting national challenges." "The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Zone C, has commended Nigerian workers for their resilience on Workers’ Day 2026, while calling on governments and employers to improve welfare, safety, and professional development, especially for journalists." The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Zone C (South East), has extended warm…

Feb

23

2026

By Famous Reporters

Boko Haram Overruns Military Camp in Adamawa, Sets Camp Ablaze, Kills 3 Soldiers, Woman

INSURGENCY, NATIONAL NEWS, SECURITY#AdamawaAttack, #BokoHaram, #BreakingNewsNigeria #Insurgency, #MilitaryCampAttack, #NigeriaSecurityCrisis, #TerrorismInNigeria

Boko Haram Overruns Military Camp in Adamawa, Sets Camp Ablaze, Kills Three Soldiers, Civilian Woman "Suspected Boko Haram insurgents killed three soldiers and a civilian woman in a coordinated midnight attack on a military camp in Garaha, Adamawa State, looting weapons and burning down the base." Three soldiers and a civilian woman have been confirmed dead following a suspected Boko Haram reprisal attack on a military formation in Garaha district, Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State. Residents said the insurgents launched the coordinated assault around 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, storming the community from multiple directions while firing sporadically before…

Jan

28

2026

By Famous Reporters

Court Orders Airtel to Pay N210m for Unauthorised Use of Veno Marioghae Mbanefo’s Song

NATIONAL NEWS#AirtelNigeria, #CopyrightInfringement, #FederalHighCourt, #IntellectualProperty, #MusicRights, #NigeriaGoSurvive, #VenoMarioghaeMbanefo

Court Orders Airtel to Pay N210m for Unauthorised Use of Veno Marioghae Mbanefo’s Song "A Federal High Court in Ikoyi has ordered Airtel Nigeria to pay N210 million in damages for unlawfully using veteran singer Veno Marioghae Mbanefo’s song, Nigeria Go Survive, marking a major win for copyright enforcement in Nigeria’s music industry." The Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, has ordered Airtel Nigeria to pay N210 million in damages to veteran singer Veno Marioghae Mbanefo for copyright infringement. Justice Ibrahim Kala delivered the judgment after finding that the telecommunications company unlawfully used Mbanefo’s song, Nigeria Go Survive, without…

Jan

27

2026

By Famous Reporters

Why Access Champions Africa’s Biggest Road Race

NATIONAL NEWS#AccessBank, #AfricaRising, #CorporateImpact, #LagosCityMarathon, #PurposeDrivenBusiness, #SportsForDevelopment, #SustainableLeadership, #ThoughtLeadership

Why Access Champions Africa’s Biggest Road Race "Why Access champions Africa’s biggest road race—exploring leadership, resilience, inclusion, and the long-term impact of the Lagos City Marathon." The Lagos City Marathon as a metaphor for leadership, resilience, and Africa’s long-term growth Before dawn breaks on a Saturday each February, Lagos begins to transform. Roads once defined by congestion open into corridors of possibility. Thousands of runners gather—first-timers adjusting their bibs, elite athletes steadying their minds—united by anticipation and purpose. Amid the energy, a recurring question emerges in public conversations and executive boardrooms alike: Why does Access continue to champion Africa’s biggest…

Jan

24

2026

By Famous Reporters

DSS Whisks Away NAPO President, Two Others, As Lawyer demands whereabouts

NATIONAL NEWS#CourtContempt, #Dss, #HaroldBenstowe, #HumanRights, #LabourRights, #NAPO, #NigeriaNews, #Riversstate

DSS Whisks Away NAPO President, Two Others, As Lawyer demands whereabouts "More than 24 hours after DSS arrested NAPO President General Harold Benstowe and two others in Rivers, their whereabouts remain unknown as lawyers allege contempt of court." More than 24 hours after operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) whisked away the President General of the National Association of Plant Operators (NAPO), Harold Benstowe, alongside two members, Tuwonimi Benstowe and Michael Mbata, their whereabouts remain unknown. Counsel to NAPO, Marx Ikongbeh, said on Saturday, January 24, 2026, that the arrest and continued detention of the labour union leader…

Jan

23

2026

By Famous Reporters

LSSTF Strengthens Airport Security with Patrol Vehicle Donation to NDLEA

NATIONAL NEWS#AirportSecurity, #Antidrugcampaign, #BorderSecurity, #CrimePrevention, #DrugControl, #DrugTrafficking, #LSSTF, #NationalSecurity, #NDLEA

LSSTF Strengthens Airport Security with Patrol Vehicle Donation to NDLEA "Lagos State Security Trust Fund donates an operational vehicle to NDLEA Airport Command, boosting efforts to combat drug trafficking and enhance airport security in Lagos." The Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF) has reinforced Nigeria’s fight against drug trafficking with the donation of an operational vehicle to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Airport Command, a move aimed at strengthening security at the nation’s major air gateways. The intervention forms part of LSSTF’s sustained support for security and law enforcement agencies operating across Lagos State, particularly those at the…

Jan

20

2026

By Famous Reporters

FG Seeks Court of Appeal’s Permission to Challenge Judgment Ordering Probe of Attacks on Journalists

NATIONAL NEWS#CourtOfAppealNigeria #HumanRightsNigeria #DeleGiwa, #FreedomOfExpression, #JournalistsSafety, #MediaRightsAgenda #AttacksOnNigeriaJournalists, #PressFreedomNigeria

FG Seeks Court of Appeal’s Permission to Challenge Judgment Ordering Probe of Attacks on Journalists "The Federal Government has asked the Court of Appeal for permission to challenge a judgment ordering it to investigate and prosecute attacks on journalists, nearly two years after the appeal deadline expired." The Federal Government has approached the Court of Appeal in Abuja, seeking permission to challenge a landmark judgment that directed it to investigate, prosecute, and punish perpetrators of attacks against journalists and other media practitioners across the country. The move comes nearly two years after the Federal High Court, Abuja, delivered the judgment,…