NATIONAL NEWS Archives - Page 2 of 54

Oct

04

2026

Food Scientist Warns Against Detergent, Kerosene in Fufu Processing

AGRICULTURE, NATIONAL NEWS#ChukwudiOgbete, #FoodSafety, #FoodSafetyNigeria, #Fufu #CassavaProcessing, #FufuProcessing, #NationalRootCropsResearchInstitute, #NigeriaFoodSafety

Food Scientist Warns Against Detergent, Kerosene in Fufu Processing “You Won’t Know”: Food Scientist Reveals Hidden Risks in Fufu Processing By Charity Uwakwe A Food Scientist has warned fufu processors and consumers against using detergent and kerosene during processing, saying remnants may remain in the finished product and may not be detectable by sight, smell or taste. NDORO OBORO, Abia State — A Food Scientist with the National Root Crops Research Institute, Chukwudi Ogbete, has warned fufu processors and consumers against the use of substances such as detergent and kerosene during fufu processing, saying remnants of the substances can remain…

Oct

03

2026

By Famous Reporters

89-Year-Old Imo Man Faces Death Sentence After 10 Years in Custody, GOMEP-NG Appeals for Review

NATIONAL NEWS#DeathSentence, #GOMEPNG, #HumanRights, #ImoState, #Justice, #Nba, #NigeriaNews, #PaEverestusOkereke

89-Year-Old Imo Man Faces Death Sentence After 10 Years in Custody, GOMEP-NG Appeals for Review By Our Correspondent At 89, Pa Everestus Okereke has reportedly spent nearly a decade in custody and now faces a death sentence. GOMEP-NG is asking the NBA, human rights lawyers and civil society groups to take a fresh look at the case before any irreversible action is taken. GOMEP-NG has urged the NBA, human rights lawyers and CSOs to review the case of 89-year-old Pa Everestus Okereke and his son, who reportedly face execution in Imo State. ABUJA — The Guild of Online Media Editors…

Oct

02

2026

By Famous Reporters

Oborevwori to Attend GOMEP-NG 2026 Conference as Special Guest

NATIONAL NEWS#AbujaConference, #DigitalJournalism, #GOMEPNG, #GOMEPNG2026, #InformationIntegrity, #Nigeria2027, #OnlineMediaNigeria, #SheriffOborevwori

Oborevwori to Attend GOMEP-NG 2026 Conference as Special Guest Governor to join media stakeholders in Abuja for discussions on information integrity and Nigeria’s 2027 elections As Nigeria prepares for the 2027 elections, Delta Governor Sheriff Oborevwori is set to join online media professionals in Abuja for a major conversation on information integrity, public trust and responsible digital journalism. Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori will serve as Special Guest of Honour at the 2026 GOMEP-NG Annual Conference in Abuja on November 26. The conference will focus on the role of online media in information integrity, public trust and democratic resilience ahead…

Oct

01

2026

By Famous Reporters

“66th Independence: GOMEP-NG Urges Urgent Action on Insecurity, Floods, Economic Hardship”

NATIONAL NEWS#EconomicHardship, #FloodingInNigeria, #GOMEPNG, #IndependenceDay2026, #InsecurityInNigeria, #NigeriaAt66, #NigeriaIndependence, #OnlineMediaNigeria

“66th Independence: GOMEP-NG Urges Urgent Action on Insecurity, Floods, Economic Hardship” For millions of Nigerians, Independence Day is being marked amid insecurity, floods, rising hardship and uncertainty about tomorrow. GOMEP-NG has urged the Federal, State and Local Governments to take urgent and sustained action against insecurity, flooding and economic hardship as Nigeria marks its 66th Independence Anniversary. The guild also called for stronger disaster preparedness, better security coordination, transparency in relief efforts and responsible journalism. As Nigeria marks its 66th Independence Anniversary on October 1, 2026, the Guild of Online Media Editors and Publishers of Nigeria (GOMEP-NG) has urged governments…

Sep

29

2026

By Famous Reporters

NATIONAL NEWS

GOMEP-NG 2026: Prof. Akinola to Deliver Keynote on Nigeria’s 2027 Elections Why information integrity and public trust will take centre stage as online media prepares for Nigeria’s 2027 elections The Guild of Online Media Editors and Publishers of Nigeria (GOMEP-NG) has announced Professor Omoniyi Bukola Akinola, PhD, as the keynote speaker for its 2026 Annual Conference, Lecture and Workshop in Abuja. The conference, scheduled for Thursday, November 26, 2026, will bring together online media practitioners and other stakeholders to examine the role of digital journalism in promoting credible information, public trust and democratic resilience ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections.…

Sep

27

2026

By Famous Reporters

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…