By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government has suspended its proposed increase in registration fees for the 2027 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and National Examinations Council Senior School Certificate Examination (NECO SSCE) following concerns raised by Nigerians. The Federal Ministry of Education, in a statement issued on Monday, announced the withdrawal of the…
By Ayomide Otitoju A commentary titled “Trading Fake News for Money: The Case of Ejike Ofoegbu as a Cautionary Tale” has called for stricter enforcement of media ethics and greater accountability in Nigeria’s digital journalism space following the public apology and retraction issued by online publisher Ejike Ofoegbu. The article alleged that Ofoegbu, publisher of…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Lagos State Governor, Gboyega Akosile, has received an Award of Excellence from the Conference 57 Chief Press Secretaries (CPS) in recognition of his contributions to strategic communication and public information management. The award was presented on Saturday during the annual retreat of Conference…
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has vowed to avenge the killing of his father and predecessor, Ali Khamenei, hours after United States President Donald Trump warned Tehran against any attempt to assassinate him. The renewed exchange of threats came on Saturday as tensions remained high despite diplomatic efforts to preserve a fragile ceasefire following the…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has directed the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to impose a ₦25,000 fine on Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi over an alleged wrongful parking incident at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Keyamo also demanded that Obi issue a public apology…
Reports from multiple media outlets have alleged that Somalia and Sudan are increasingly connected through external military support involving Saudi Arabia, foreign fighters and cross-border training programmes, raising concerns over growing regional proxy dynamics. According to an analysis by PM News, Saudi Arabia is alleged to be providing financial support, weapons and logistical assistance to…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has commended the successful rescue of schoolchildren and teachers abducted by suspected bandits in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, describing the operation as a significant victory in the fight against insecurity. In a statement issued on Friday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, the governor…
By Ayomide Otitoju The schoolchildren and teachers abducted by suspected bandits from schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have regained their freedom after spending about 56 days in captivity. The Presidency announced the rescue on Friday, saying the victims were freed during a coordinated security operation involving the military, the Department of…
By Ayomide Otitoju Oyo State Governor and Allied Peoples Movement (APM) presidential candidate for the 2027 election, Seyi Makinde, has called for reforms to Nigeria’s security architecture, saying state governors are often blamed for insecurity despite lacking constitutional authority to direct security agencies operating in their states. Makinde made the remarks on Friday during a…
