The International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria will unveil its “Book of Infamy” at its 2025 Annual Conference and General Meeting (AGM) from December 2 to 3, 2025 at the NICON Luxury Hotel, Abuja. The “Book of Infamy” is a special publication documenting cases of media repression and press freedom violations in Nigeria. The President and Legal Adviser of IPI Nigeria, Musikilu Mojeed and Tobi Soniyi, made this known in a statement they issued on Wednesday, 19 November, 2025 According to the statement, this year’s Annual Conference and AGM has the theme: “Addressing Media Repression and Safeguarding Democratic Accountability in Nigeria.”…
Author: Olamide Obayemi
The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has mourned the passing of one of enduring titans of Nigerian journalism, Mr Dan Agbese. The veteran journalist, media icon, celebrated columnist, and accomplished author passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025, in a brief illness. He was 81. Mr Agbese brought uncommon integrity, clarity of thought, and an unwavering devotion to ethical journalism. His death is a profound loss to the Nigerian media fraternity and to the nation he chronicled with such honesty and insight. Mr Agbese was widely recognised as a journalist of extraordinary depth. He was a co-founder of the…
Terrorists have reportedly retaliated against massive Nigerian Air Force (NAF) airstrikes in the Shiroro axis by invading a school in neighboring Niger State, with a number of students feared abducted, PRNigeria reports. The abduction, which comes just days after the mass abduction of schoolgirls in neighboring Kebbi State, is understood to be in retaliation for the NAF airstrikes that killed scores of bandits and two of their commanders. The invaded area, close to the Borgu axis, is near a notorious enclave of terrorists operating around the Kainji Dam. A source within the school confirmed that the presence of NAF aircraft…
Dare devil terrorists struck in the early morning of Friday, 21 November, 2025 at the St Mary’s Primary and Secondary School, Papiri Niger State abducting pupils and teachers of the school and critically wounding a security guard. The invasion which started at about 1am continued till about 3am when the fully armed terrorists left the premises with the abducted victims. Father Jatau Luka Joseph, Diocesan Secretary of the Catholic Diocese of Kontagora, who confirmed the development, condemned the abduction and expressed hope for the safe return of the victims. The Niger State Police Command has also confirmed the Abduction. The…
Workers of Alimosho Local Government, under the umbrella of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), have commended the Executive Chairman, Hon. Akinpelu Ibrahim Johnson, for his remarkable achievements within his first one hundred days in office. Speaking during the event, the Chairman of NULGE (Alimosho Chapter), Comrade Gbenga Afolabi, praised the administration for its transformative impact within a short time. According to him, “I am saying this publicly and with no pretence—this administration has, within the shortest time, demonstrated what has marvelled everyone. Some of us have been here for years, but what we are witnessing today feels…
Alimosho Local Government,under the leadership of its Chairman, Hon. Akinpelu Ibrahim Johnson, held a historic ceremony in honour of the workers who retired from service between 2023 and 2025. The event, described as the first of its kind in the history of the council, brought together community leaders, management staff, family members and well-wishers to celebrate decades of dedicated service. The chairman noted that the initiative marked a new chapter in how Alimosho values and acknowledges its workforce. In his address, the Chairman paid glowing tribute to the retirees, applauding their loyalty, sacrifice and unwavering commitment to public service. He…
In a bid to promote youth engagement and sports development, the Chairman of Odiolowo-Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area, Hon. Seyi Jakande, is set to unveil a newly completed 5-a-side football turf at Nusara U-Deen Primary School on Ayantuga Street. The modern facility, featuring a state-of-the-art artificial pitch and spectator stands, is a key project under the chairman’s HEWA Agenda. The mini-stadium is designed to provide a safe and structured environment for football, encouraging young players to transition from traditional street soccer to a professional-grade artificial turf. According to Chairman Jakande, “Sports unite communities and keep our youth productive. This pitch…
The Chairman of Egbe-Idimu Local Council Development Area, Hon. Prince Idris Balogun, has marked his first 100 days in office with achievements that underscore his commitment to quality leadership, community welfare, and sustainable development across the council area. As part of the celebration, the Chairman distributed 3,000 exercise books, 3,000 school bags, and other essential learning materials to students in public schools. The gesture, warmly received by parents and educators, is aimed at strengthening the educational foundation of children and ensuring they begin the school year equipped and motivated. In addition to education support, Prince Balogun also organized a free…
Two days after securing the conviction and 20-year imprisonment of an Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) leader, Hussaini Ismaila, the Department of State Services (DSS) on Thursday in Abuja arraigned the suspected mastermind of the 2012 attack on the Deeper Life Bible Church, Okene, Kogi State, Abdulmalik Abdulazeez Obadaki. Obadaki was brought before a Federal High Court on a six-count charge bordering on membership of a terrorist organisation, conspiracy, rendering assistance to acts of terrorism, concealment of information on terrorist activities, and escape from lawful custody. He pleaded guilty to Count Six, which concerns his escape from custody, but…
The Center for Democracy and Human Rights (CEDEHUR) has expressed deep concern over the worsening security and administrative situation in Benue State under Governor Hyacinth Alia. In a press statement read by Comrade Adebayo Lion Ogory in Abuja, CEDEHUR highlighted a series of violent incidents affecting communities across the state, particularly in Turan (Kwande LGA), Logo, Gwer West, and Agatu. The group noted that attacks by armed herdsmen have resulted in deaths, displacement, and disruption of farming activities, a vital component of the state’s economy. The organization also raised concerns over alleged administrative failures and financial mismanagement in several state…