Yemisi Izuora The Editor of TheNewsGuru (TNG), Ediri Oyibo, is set to officially unveil a new book titled “Journalism NeXt: A Comprehensive Guide to Modern Journalism,” in a landmark event that promises to contribute significantly to the evolving media landscape in Nigeria and beyond. The book, which is the product of extensive research and practical experience, provides in-depth insights into contemporary journalism practices, with a focus on digital transformation, ethical reporting, media sustainability, and the future of news in a rapidly changing world. The public presentation and book launch will bring together key stakeholders in the media industry, academia,…
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Moses Ofodeme The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it has carefully reviewed the Court of Appeal’s judgment delivered on 12th March 2026 and the ongoing case before the Federal High Court, Abuja,over the Africa Democratic Congress (ADC) Leadership. Following the review the Commission said it has resolved to maintain the status quo in the leadership dispute within the Party, in compliance with the judgment of the Court of Appeal in Appeal No. CA/ABJ/145/2026: Senator David Mark v. Hon. Nafiu Bala Gombe & Ors. National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Kudu Haruna, disclosed this in a…
Joseph Bakare Justice Jaafaru Zubairu of the Kaduna State High Court has convicted and sentenced one Faruk Suleiman Ololade (a.k.a Caesar Smith) to three years imprisonment for fraud. He was prosecuted by the Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on a one-count charge bordering on impersonation. The charge reads: “That you, Faruk Suleiman Ololade (a.k.a Mr Caesar Smith) on or about the 12th of February, 2026 in Kaduna within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, impersonated one Mr Caesar Smith (an Australian) via Facebook platform and in such assumed character, attempted to defraud…
Tunde Bakare Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested Udoma David Ekeh, a Tiktok user, for spreading false information about the Commission and its officers. Udeh, in December 2025, alerted the public that some operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Commission were kidnapped by bandits while on an assignment in a location in Kwara State. He also insinuated that the bandits demanded huge ransom from the EFCC before releasing the purported officers. All his claims are fabricated, together with the use of his Tiktok account to incite and misinform the public…
Tunde Bakare The Seventh Prosecution Witness, PW7, Chinedu Eneanya, in the trial of the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Godwin Ifeanyi Emefiele on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, told Justice Maryanne Anineh of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Maitama, Abuja, that Emefiele violated the provisions of the CBN Act in the 2022 naira redesign exercise. Emefiele is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on a four-count charge, bordering on the alleged unlawful printing of new naira notes. Testifying under cross-examination by defence counsel, Olalekan Ojo, SAN, at Wednesday’s proceedings,…
Yemisi Izuora The Lagos State government has begun a comprehensive verification exercise and harmonization of the data of non -oracle employees who retired across its parastatals, agencies, and government-owned companies. The Permanent Secretary in the Parastatals Monitoring Office (PMO), Dr Oluwagbemiga Aina, described the initiative as a critical milestone in the state’s ongoing public service reforms. He noted that the exercise was designed not only to update records but also to reinforce transparency and efficiency in the management of post-service entitlements. He explained that the verification process would help reconcile existing records, eliminate discrepancies, and…
Yemisi Izuora The Kukah Centre (TKC), has congratulated its founder, Most Rev. Matthew Hassan Kukah, on his appointment as a Member of the Council of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development at the Vatican. The appointment, conveyed by His Holiness Pope Leo IV and signed by the Vatican Secretary of State, Pietro Parolin, places Bishop Kukah among a distinguished body of Cardinals, Archbishops, and Bishops from across the world. Other Members include the Cardinal Archbishop of Washington, His Eminence Cardinal Walter McElroy, Card. Matteo Zuppi of Bologna, Card. Conrad Krajewski of Poland, Archbishop Fulgence Mugalu of Lubumbashi, DRC.…
Uche Cecil Izuora The Nigeria Customs Service has marked the one‑year anniversary of its Corporate Social Responsibility initiative, “Customs Cares,” by commissioning a major intervention project at Government Secondary School, Wuse, Abuja. Comptroller‑General of Customs Adewale Adeniyi, who inaugurated the upgraded facilities on Tuesday, 31 March 2026, said the project is already yielding visible results in student performance and the overall learning environment. Speaking to students, staff, and stakeholders, Adeniyi described the adoption of the school under the Customs Cares framework as a strategic investment in human capital and community development. “What we have seen here today shows clearly…
Uche Cecil Izuora In a dedicated push to operationalise the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has commenced a three‑day national training programme on Rules of Origin. The capacity‑building exercise, running from 31 March to 2 April 2026, is designed to equip federal and state regulators, private‑sector representatives, and technical staff with the practical knowledge needed to ease Nigeria’s participation in intra‑African trade and ensure compliance with AfCFTA requirements. The Comptroller‑General of Customs (CGC) Adewale Adeniyi, described Rules of Origin as a core pillar of economic integration under AfCFTA. The CGC, who spoke through…
Yemisi Izuora The Nigerian Content Fund Compliance Certificate Portal of the Nigeria Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) is designed to ensure efficiency, transparency, and global competitiveness in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. i The Board’s Director, Finance and Personnel Management, Ossa Uchendu, said the new portal is about aligning with the national vision for ease of doing business, digital transformation and accountability, as reinforced by recent executive orders of the Federal Government. Speaking at the unveiling of the digital platform in Warri, Delta State, Uchendu, who was represented by the Manager, Finance and Accounts, Desmond Awumade, said the…