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Sep

27

2026

2027: GOMEP-NG Names Prof. Owens-Ibie Keynote Speaker for 2026 Conference

NATIONAL NEWS, POLITICS

2027: GOMEP-NG Names Prof. Owens-Ibie Keynote Speaker for 2026 Conference As Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections, GOMEP-NG has named Prof. Nosa Owens-Ibie as keynote speaker for its 2026 Annual Conference, placing information integrity, public trust and the future of online journalism at the centre of discussions. GOMEP-NG has confirmed Professor Nosa Owens-Ibie as keynote speaker for its 2026 Annual Conference, Lecture and Workshop scheduled for November 26, 2026, in Abuja. The conference will examine the role of online media in information integrity, public trust and democratic resilience ahead of Nigeria's 2027 general elections. ABUJA — The Guild of…

Sep

22

2026

By Famous Reporters

Niger NSCDC Deaths: Names of 37 Suspected Illegal Miners in Custody Released

NATIONAL NEWS#DeathOf37IllegalMiners, #Illegalmining, #NigerNSCDCDeaths, #NigerState, #NSCDCCustody, #NSCDCInvestigation, #Securitynews

Niger NSCDC Deaths: Names of 37 Suspected Illegal Miners in Custody Released The release of the names of 37 suspected illegal miners who died in NSCDC custody has renewed scrutiny of what happened inside the detention facility in Niger State, as investigations continue into the deaths.Strong Google Discover hook / intro The identities of 37 suspected illegal miners who died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State have been released, as public concern grows over the circumstances surrounding their deaths and the conditions in which they were detained. Thirty-seven suspected illegal…

Sep

20

2026

By Famous Reporters

GOMEP-NG Monitors PMS Prices Across States, Demands Urgent FG Action

NATIONAL NEWS#DownstreamSector, #FuelPriceDisparity, #FuelPriceNigeria, #GOMEPNG, #NigerianEconomy, #NigeriaPetroleum, #PetrolPricesNigeria, #PMSPrice

GOMEP-NG Monitors PMS Prices Across States, Demands Urgent FG Action ABUJA — The Guild of Online Media Editors and Publishers of Nigeria (GOMEP-NG) has raised concern over wide variations in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, across states. The Guild made its position known during its ongoing working tour across several states as Nigeria moves towards the 2027 general elections. Findings from the monitoring exercise showed notable differences in petrol prices in the states visited. In Benue State, PMS was observed selling between ₦1,600 and ₦1,750 per litre. In Kano State, several filling stations…

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

03

2026

By Famous Reporters

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

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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…