Category: NATIONAL NEWS - Page 33

Nov

2023

NOV 11 OFF-CYCLE GUBER: IPC Calls For Safety, Protection For Reporters *Set to activate situation room on safety of journalists

NATIONAL NEWS#2023NOV11OFF-CYCLE, #IPC, #Journalism, #Journalists, GUBER

The International Press Centre (IPC), Lagos-Nigeria today urged journalists and other media professionals who would be on electoral duty during the off-cycle governorship elections in Kogi, Bayelsa and Imo State on Saturday, November 11, 2023 to take all necessary steps to ensure their personal safety. IPC also urged security operatives and other stakeholders to protect the journalists.IPC Executive Director, Mr. Lanre Arogundade said the call was necessary in the light of reported tension and violent conflicts in the three States over which political actors have traded accusations.“It is very important for reporters covering the off-cycle governorship election to be safety…

Nov

2023

By Famous Reporters

Deputy Speaker, Kalu Advocates Better Funding for Justice, Social Welfare Institutions

NATIONAL NEWS

Deputy Speaker, Kalu Advocates Better Funding for Justice, Social Welfare Institutions *assures implementation of rights-based legislations The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has said that inadequate funding of critical justice and social welfare institutions is hampering their ability to carry out their mandates effectively, and thereby compromising the welfare of most citizens, especially the vulnerable ones. Kalu stated this on Friday in Abuja during a meeting in his office with a delegation from the United Nations Development Programme and European Union, on the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (RoLAC) Programme Phase Two. In…

Nov

2023

By Famous Reporters

OHANAEZE YOUTH: Igboayaka, exco jobless, have no other source of income- Ex BoT Secretary *Says OYC Boss works for politicians, sings for highest bidder

NATIONAL NEWS, POLITICS#IgboayakaO.Igboayaka, #OYC

Igboayaka, other OYC exco jobless, have no other source of income, sings for politicians *Says Igboayaka works for politicians, sings for highest bidder — Ex BoT Secretary *Describes him as a dictator, won't conduct elections 5 yrs after tenure expired A former Secretary of the Board of Trustees, (BoT), Ohanaeze Youth Council, (OYC), Comrade Zulu Ofoelue has described the President of Ohanaeze Youth Council, OYC, Igboayaka O. Igboayaka, as a jobless youth leader who earns a living by openly eulogising corrupt politicians. Speaking on the origin of OYC, the former BoT Secretary of the Council accused Igboayaka and some other…

Nov

2023

By Famous Reporters

Onuigbo Calls for Urgent Shift from Fossil Fuels

NATIONAL NEWS#FossilFuels, #SamOnuigbo

Onuigbo Calls for Urgent Shift from Fossil Fuels Rep. Sam Onuigbo has said that Nigeria must begin a systematic shift away from fossil fuels. The former national lawmaker and sponsor of Nigeria’s Climate Change Act 2021– often referred to as the Sam Onuigbo Act— stated this while speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria. Onuigbo who said that the Climate Change Act seeks to “foster low carbon emission and develop a sustainable environment in the country” entreated that the country must now commence the shift to renewable energy and move away from fossil fuels in order to lay the foundation…

Nov

2023

By Famous Reporters

OFF-CYCLE GUBER: IPC, UNDP train Kogi, Bayelsa, Imo Journalists on fact-checking, questioning, detecting misinformation

NATIONAL NEWS#Fact-checking, #iVerify, #MediaMarginalisation, #Misinformation

OFF-CYCLE GUBER: IPC, UNDP train Kogi, Bayelsa, Imo Journalists on fact-checking, questioning, detecting misinformation As November 11, 2023 off-cycle gubernatorial election draws nearer, the International Press Centre, IPC, has under the iVerify project by the United Nations Development Programme, UNDP, trained journalists on how to ensure credibility of electoral information, despite the odds. Famousreporters.com reports that no fewer than 81 journalists drawn from the print, electronic and online media in Kogi, Bayelsa and Imo states have been trained on fact-checking to in a two-day intensive workshop held across the three states, in a bid to adequately prepare Media Practioners for…

Nov

2023

By Famous Reporters

IDEI 2023: IPC demands to investigations into unresolved killings and attacks on Journalists

NATIONAL NEWS#InternationalPressCentre, #Intimidation, #IPC, #Journalists, #PressFreedom

IDEI 2023: IPC demands urgent investigations into unresolved killings and attacks on Journalists IPC demands urgent investigations into unresolved killings and attacks on Journalists; calls for commitment to UNESCO's 3 Ps on safety of journalists especially during off-cycle governorship elections on Nov 11. To commemorate this year’s International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists (IDEI), the International Press Centre (IPC), Lagos-Nigeria is calling for urgent but thorough investigations into the documented cases of crimes against journalists so that perpetrators can be held accountable. It would be recalled that the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists…

Oct

2023

By Famous Reporters

Multinational Joint Task Force Neutralizes 6 Terrorists In Counter Ambush

NATIONAL NEWS#Ambush, #Counter, #JointTaskForce, #Terrorist

Multinational Joint Task Force Neutralizes 6 Terrorists In Successful Counter Ambush In a significant victory against terrorism, troops of Sector 3 under the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) successfully neutralized 6 terrorists in a daring counter ambush in Binduldul, Borno State, Nigeria. The operation, carried out on 20 October 2023, shows the unwavering commitment of the MNJTF towards clearing remnants of terrorists in its Areas of operation, National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP can report. During the operation, the troops recovered a substantial amount arms, including 2 x PKT guns, 5 x AK 47 rifles, 3 x AK…

Oct

2023

By Famous Reporters

CG NSCDC appreciates President Tinubu for support, encouragement. *Pledges commissioning of new college

NATIONAL NEWS#BolaAhmedTinubu, #NAOSNP, #NSCDC, #security

CG NSCDC appreciates President Tinubu for support, encouragement. *Pledges commissioning of new college Commandant General (CG) of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi mni OFR, appreciates President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu for all the support and encouragement given to the Corps by the federal government as he expresses hope of commissoning NSCDC Arms training College and Support Services, Udege in Nasarawa Local Government Area soon by the Honourable Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP can report. Speaking after an inspection visit to the college, the CG…

Oct

2023

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POLICE RECRUITMENT: 288, 266 Applications Already Received After Just A Week – Nigerian youth’s interest in Police Force soars

NATIONAL NEWS#NigeriaPolice, #PoliceServiceCommission, #SolomonArase

POLICE RECRUITMENT: 288, 266 Applications Already Received After Just A Week - Nigerian youth's interest in Police Force soars Just barely a week into the six weeks duration for applications for recruitment into the Constable cadre of the Nigeria Police Force, 288, 266 Nigerian youths have already completed their online applications to be considered for recruitment, National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP can report. As at 7pm on Monday, October 23rd 2023, the Recruitment portal www.apply.police recruitment.gov.ng had received 288, 266 applications. The portal which opened on Sunday, 15th October 2023 will be closed on the 26th of…

Oct

2023

By Famous Reporters

SPEED THRILLS BUT KILLS: FRSC Takes Ember Month Advocacy To Lagos Streets; Guineas Nigeria, NURTW, ARMY, Others *Pledges Support

NATIONAL NEWS#FRCS

SPEED THRILLS BUT KILLS: FRSC Takes Ember Month Advocacy TO Lagos Streets; Guineas Nigeria, NURTW, ARMY, Others *Pledge Support By Oki Samson At the Oshodi Transport Interchange Terminal 2, the personnel of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), Lagos Sector Command led by the Sector Commander, CC Babatunde Farinloye in collaboration with Guinness Nigeria Plc flagged off their Ember month road safety advocacy campaign across Lagos, National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP can report. The FRSC advocacy campaign which holds yearly, NAOSNP can report, aims to educate and enlighten motorists and other road users during the four months…