The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu, has assured Nigerians that President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda will reposition the country for sustainable development and national pride. Malam Issa-Onilu stated this during a media engagement organized by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kwara State Council, in Ilorin, themed “Can Citizens...
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World Radio Day 2025: Expert Urges African Media to Prioritize Environmental Journalism for Climate Action
By Achadu Gabriel, kaduna As World Radio Day is being celebrated on 13th February 2025, a climatologist and Assistant Director of the African Climate Reporters (ACR) Dr Piman Hoffman has called on both online and offline media organizations to prioritize dedicated science and environmental journalists.Hide quoted text In a press release issued on Wednesday, in...
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VETERAN BROADCASTER, CHRISTIANAH ADEMULEGUN “EYE OPITAN” PASSES ON AT 74
The first indigenous broadcaster in Ekiti State, Christianah Ademulegun, popularly known as “Eye Opitan”, has passed away at the age of 74. According to a statement released by her son, Femi Ademulegun, the veteran broadcaster died on Thursday after a brief illness. Ademulegun was a trailblazer in the broadcasting industry, known for her distinctive voice...
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Kwara NULGE Commiserates with Governor AbdulRazaq Over Demise of Chief of Staff, Prince Abdulkadir Mahe
Taiwo Ogunniyi The Kwara State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Prince Abdulkadir Mahe. In a condolence message signed by the state NULGE President, Comrade Seun Oyinlade, the union described the late Chief of Staff as...
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Perform Your Watchdog Role with Patriotic Zeal, NILDS DG Urges Journalists
The Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman, has urged Nigerian journalists to uphold the ethics of their profession while performing their duties with patriotic zeal. Professor Sulaiman made the call on Sunday, December 29, during a courtesy visit by the leadership of the Nigeria Union...
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UK, Indian, Nigerian Experts’ Strategic Conference on Global Issues That Present Challenges, Opportunities
By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna The Academic and Grant Writing Enclave (AGE) International has said that the inadequate funding constitutes a daunting challenge to academia in Nigeria. AGE also asserted that research institutions and universities often depend on government grants, private donations, and industry partnerships to finance their activities. Adding that the resources are always limited...
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WRD 2024: Kaduna branch flags up free ultrasound scan services, medical outreach, others
World Radiography Day 2024: Kaduna branch flags up free ultrasound scan services, medical outreach, others By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna The Kaduna State Branch of the Association of Radiographers of Nigeria, embarked on series of events which involved medical outreach, visitations to secondary schools and media outlets, as well as sporting activities, to mark this year’s...
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South Korea’s economy is negatively impacted by having the lowest fertility rate in the world.
South Korea has experienced the fastest fertility decline in recorded human history during the past 60 years. The average number of children a woman has during her reproductive years, or the country’s total fertility rate, was slightly less than six children per woman in 1960. That number was 0.78 in 2022. The only nation in...
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National Orientation Agency Launches Campaign to Rebuild Patriotism and National Values
In a bid to reignite national pride and foster unity, the National Orientation Agency (NOA) has launched a nationwide sensitization campaign aimed at reinforcing the significance of Nigeria’s National Anthem and National Values Charter. This campaign, announced during a press conference held on Tuesday, in Ilorin, is part of the government’s effort to address diminishing...
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FG Applauds World Bank for Approving Sustainable Power and Irrigation Project in Nigeria
The Honourable Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, on behalf of the Government of Nigeria has commended the World Bank for its significant contributions to Nigeria’s development, particularly in the areas of sustainable infrastructure and water resource management. The Honourable Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumun...