The Benue State Government on Saturday confirmed the death of its Head of Service, Agbogbo Ode, after a brief illness. Secretary to the State Government, Serumun Aber, who disclosed this in a statement issued in Makurdi said Ode died in the early hours of Saturday. “It is with deep sadness and regret that the Benue...
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UN Warns Of Rising Attacks On Journalists Worldwide
The United Nations has raised alarm over increasing attacks on journalists, warning that violence and intimidation against media workers must stop. Volker Türk made the remarks in a message ahead of World Press Freedom Day, saying no country currently offers a fully safe environment for journalism.“When attacks on the media are normalised, freedom itself begins...
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Group Urges African Governments To End Media Restrictions
The Society for Journalism Enhancement Initiative has urged African governments to stop justifying restrictions on the media in the name of national security. The group’s convener, Gbemiga Bamidele, made the call on Saturday on occasion of the World Press Freedom Day. Bamidele said limiting press freedom in the name of security was counterproductive, arguing that...
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Jihadists Call For Unity To Take Over Mali
Jihadists in Mali called for a united front to bring down the junta in charge of the country since 2020 as it began a road blockade on the capital Bamako. The call followed joint weekend attacks by jihadist movements and Tuareg separatists against the ruling junta’s positions. On Thursday, the Group for the Support of...
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Samsung Posts Record Revenue Despite Weak Demand
Samsung Electronics reported a 43% rise in first-quarter revenue to 133.9 trillion Korean won, its highest quarterly performance, despite weak demand in some business segments. In financial results released this week, the company said operating profit rose to a record 57.2 trillion won for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, highlighting strong earnings momentum amid...
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Nigerian Workers Mark May Day, Call For Improved Working Conditions
Workers across Nigeria marked the 2026 Workers’ Day with colourful events on Thursday, as labour leaders renewed calls for improved welfare, stronger legal protections and enhanced security.In the capital Abuja, workers from both the formal and informal sectors gathered at Eagle Square for marches and other commemorative activities.Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George...
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Carter Efe Defeats Portable In Celebrity Bout
Hip-hop artiste Habeeb “Portable” Badmus suffered his first defeat in celebrity boxing on Friday night as social media comedian Carter Efe outclassed him over three rounds to win by unanimous decision. All three judges scored the contest 30-27 in favour of Efe at the “Chaos in the Ring 4” event held in Victoria Island, Lagos,...
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PDP Denies Leadership Vacuum After Supreme Court Ruling
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday dismissed reports of a leadership vacuum following a Supreme Court judgment delivered the previous day, it insisted that its National Chairman, Abdulrahman Mohammed, remains the legitimate head of the party. Factional National Publicity Secretary Jungudo Mohammed while speaking in Abuja, said the ruling by the Nigeria’s Apex court...
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China Southern Airlines Orders 137 Airbus A320neo
China Southern airlines has ordered 137 single-aisle Airbus A320neo planes for about $21.4 billion. In a statement to the Shanghai stock exchange, the airline said it will take 102 planes for itself and 35 for its XiamenAir subsidiary. Airbus has confirmed the order for the delivery of China Southern planes between 2028 and 2032, while...
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Nigeria Telecoms Group Canvasses For Stronger Local Content Strategy
The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has warned that Nigeria risks slowing its digital economy ambitions unless it strengthens indigenous participation and harnesses local tech talent. ATCON President Tony Emoekpere said at the group’s annual general meeting in Lagos that broadband expansion must extend beyond urban centres and empower local Internet service providers...