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Former Finance Minister, Kemi Adeosun Loses Husband

— Late Reverend C. A. Adeosun and former Minister, Kemi Adeosun By Muyiwa Akinola The Adeosun family announced his passing in a statement signed by Reverend C. A. Adeosun on behalf of the family, saying he died on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, in Lagos. “It is with profound sorrow, yet in total submission to the will of Almighty God, that the Adeosun family announces the… []

Court Awards N5.1m To Ex-MTN Staff Over Illegal Termination of Employment

— An MTN outlet in Lagos By Adeola Idris The Appeal court has awarded N5.1 million in compensation to a former employee, Mr Theodore Nwabueze Ikpa, after holding that a post-employment restraint-of-trade clause in his contract was unreasonable. The lower court has dismissed an appeal filed by telecommunications giant MTN Nigeria Communications Limited against the judgment of the National Industrial Court.  The unanimous judgment was… []

GOMEP-NG Honours Senator Dafinone, Seeks Strategic Media Partnership to Deepen Professional Journalism

— Representatives of GOMEP-NG during the meeting with Senator Ede Dafinone By Muyiwa Akinola The Guild of Online Media Editors and Publishers of Nigeria (GOMEP-NG) has honoured the Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Distinguished Senator Ede Dafinone, with its Award of Excellence, while seeking a strategic partnership aimed at promoting media professionalism, ethical journalism and greater visibility for quality legislative representation. The honour was… []

Body Of Favour Agbro Who Died By Suicide After Allegedly Being Raped By Nigerian Content Creator Exhumed For An Autopsy

— Ifeanyi Ogbonna (the alleged rapist) and Favour Agbro By Bunmi Onakan The body of 20-year-old Miss Favour Agbro from Delta State—who reportedly took her own life after accusing Mr Ifeanyi Ogbonna, popularly known as Odogwu of Asaba, of rape—was exhumed on Tuesday for a post-mortem as investigators continue to probe the circumstances of her death. Human rights campaigner Israel Joe announced the development on… []

NAFDAC Commences Nationwide Mop-Up of Banned Sachet Alcohol and Sub-200ml PET Bottles

— NAFDAC Officials on duty By Bunmi Onakan NAFDAC has commenced a nationwide enforcement operation to remove alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and PET bottles below 200ml from circulation, in line with the Federal Government’s ban on the production, importation, distribution, sale, and use of such products. The exercise, being carried out across the six geopolitical zones, follows the closure of non-compliant manufacturing facilities and… []

Sowore On Mary Habila’s Death: “Umahi must be arrested investigated, tried, and appropriately dealt with”

— Sowore , Umahi By Bunmi Onakan Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), has called for the immediate arrest, thorough investigation, and dismissal of Minister of Works Dave Umahi following the death of Mary Habila at the minister’s residence. Sowore made the demand while speaking with journalists on Monday, describing the incident as part of a pattern of alleged wrongdoing… []

Fake Medical Report: MDCAN, ICPC Probe El-Rufai’s Doctor

— Nasir El-Rufai By Bunmi Onakan Personal physician to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, Dr Bello Abubakar has been summoned by The Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) over allegations that he procured a false medical report for his patient. The development comes as the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) filed a four-count charge against Abubakar, a consultant… []

Online Media Deserves Equal Recognition, GOMEP-NG Tells Government, Corporate Bodies

By Muyiwa Akinola Nigeria’s digital news industry is growing faster than ever, yet many online media practitioners say they are still denied the recognition given to traditional media. GOMEP-NG is now demanding a change, arguing that online journalism has become the nation’s fastest and most effective source of verified information. As Nigeria’s media landscape rapidly shifts toward digital platforms, the Guild of Online Media Editors… []

GOMEP-NG Urges National Assembly to Withdraw Data Protection Amendment Bill, Warns Against Threat to Digital Rights

— GOMEP-NG logo (file ) By St. Johnson Adegboyega The Guild of Online Media Editors and Publishers of Nigeria (GOMEP-NG) has called on the National Assembly to immediately withdraw the proposed Nigeria Data Protection (Amendment) Bill 2026, arguing that the legislation could pose a significant threat to freedom of expression, press freedom and digital rights in the country. In a statement signed by its National… []

CJPAN Moves to Fight As Journalists Cry Out Over Consultants, Middlemen Hijack

— CJPAN Logo (file) By St. Johnson Adegboyega Journalists and media owners under the aegis of the Celebrity Journal Publishers Association of Nigeria (CJPAN) have raised the alarm over what they described as the growing exploitation and marginalisation of Nigerian media organisations by consultants and middlemen. The association alleged that consultants engaged by government agencies, banks, multinational corporations and other institutions had increasingly positioned themselves… []

Court Orders Final Forfeiture Of Over 40 Properties Linked To Malami (Full list and photos)

— Abubakar Malami By Adeola Idris Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has ordered the final forfeiture of more than 40 properties linked to the former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami. Judge Abdulmalik granted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) application, after holding that the respondents failed to rebut the reasonable suspicion that the properties… []

Makinde Thanks Nigerians, Promises Support For Rescued Oriire Abductees

By Bunmi Onakan Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has assured the 39 pupils and 5 teachers rescued from bandits through a combined effort of security agencies that the government will support them throughout the trying period. The governor stated this on Monday, while receiving the rescued victims from the General Officer Commanding, 2 Mechanised Division, Major-Gen Chinedu Ralph Nnebeife, noting that the state’s Medical Team… []

GOMEP-NG Hails Sen. Joel-Onowakpo Thomas Over FMC Oleh Bill, Describes Lawmaker as Catalyst for Delta South’s Development

By Muyiwa Akinola The Guild of Online Media Editors and Publishers of Nigeria (GOMEP-NG) has commended the Senator representing Delta South Senatorial District, Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, for sponsoring people-oriented legislation aimed at attracting critical federal institutions to Delta State. In a statement jointly signed by the National President of GOMEP-NG, Comrade Akpovoke Otiti, and the National Secretary, Comrade Clinton Uba, the Guild described the lawmaker… []

Charged For Threatening Seyi Tinubu, DJ Chicken Gets N1m Bail

— Seyi Tinubu , DJ Chicken By Bunmi Onakan Controversial DJ and TikTok influencer, Ademola Abiodun, widely known as DJ Chicken, was brought before a Magistrate’s Court in Ogba, Lagos, on Friday, facing accusations of threatening the life of Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu. DJ Chicken appeared before Magistrate M.F. Onamusi on three charges related to an alleged threat to kill, behavior… []

Popular Blogger Confesses,Tenders Public Apology For Writing Fake News On Gov. Soludo, Son

— Gov. Charles Soludo and son, Ozonna dancing in a video By Bunmi Onakan As trending as the stories about the Anambra State governor, Charles Soludo and his son, Ozonna a particular blogger identified as Ejike Ofoegbu publisher of Igbo Times has come out to reveal that all he has been writing fake news about the governor and his son. “My name is Ejike Ofoegbu… []

Abducted Law Student Of University Of Ibadan Regains Freedom

— University of Ibadan (Main Gate) By Adeola Idris As announced by the University of Ibadan Students’ Union (UISU) the abducted student, Miss Fumilayo, a 300-level Law student of the institution has regained freedom. Funmilayo, who was abducted alongside several other individuals in a statement issued on Monday according to the SUG after receiving confirmation in the early hours of the day had regained her… []

Fake Agency Brouhaha: Guild Warns Against Another Scandal Without Consequences, Calls for Credible Investigation Panel

— Gbajabiamila , Tinubu By Muyiwa Akinola The Guild of Online Media Editors and Publishers of Nigeria (GOMEP-NG) has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, to take immediate steps to address allegations surrounding disputed budgetary entries, alleged intimidation, and claims of financial demands involving a public office. In a statement issued on the matter, through its National president Comr. Akpovoke Otiti and it’s National Secretary… []

Prophecy Fulfilled As Helicopter Lands On Mountain Of Mercy, Erio Ekiti For The First Time

— The Helicopter after landing on the mountain By St. Johnson Adegboyega An unforgettable chapter was written in the history of Mountain of Mercy today as a helicopter landed on the mountain for the first time, an event many within the ministry described as the fulfillment of a long-standing prophetic declaration. According to leaders and members of the ministry, during a Power Explosion programme in… []

Ekiti: Eda-Oniyo Abductees Rescued As One Dies In Captivity

— One of the released abductees being helped by health officers By Bunmi Onakan The worshippers abducted during an attack on Christ Apostolic Church in Eda-Oniyo, Ilejemeje Local Government Area of the Ekiti State on April 28, 2026 has finally been rescued. The Ekiti State Police Command has confirmed the death of one of the abducteeswhile announcing the rescue of the remaining victims. The command’s… []

GOMEP Honours FCT Police Commissioner, Commends Improved Security in Abuja

— GOMEP President, Comrade Akpovoke Otiti presenting the award to Mohammed Sanusi Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command By Bunmi Onakan The Guild of Online Media Editors and Publishers of Nigeria (GOMEP) has commended the Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, Mohammed Sanusi, for what it described as the remarkable improvement in security and public safety across Abuja since he assumed… []