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Tinubu Commends DSS Chief Ajayi for IPI Press Freedom Award

Tinubu Hails DSS Chief Over Press Freedom Award

President Bola Tinubu praised DSS DG Adeola Ajayi for receiving a press freedom award from IPI Nigeria, highlighting a shift towards media respect. Read the full story.

21/12/2025 19:29

Tinubu Praises DSS DG Ajayi for IPI Press Freedom Award

Tinubu Hails DSS DG on IPI Press Freedom Honour

President Bola Tinubu congratulates DSS DG Oluwatosin Ajayi for receiving a press freedom award from the International Press Institute. Read about this significant shift in media-security relations.

21/12/2025 19:02

Tinubu Praises DSS Chief for Media Freedom Shift, Wins IPI Award

Tinubu Applauds DSS Boss for Embracing Press Freedom

President Bola Tinubu commends DSS DG Oluwatosin Ajayi for transforming the agency's relationship with the media. The IPI Nigeria award highlights a move from intimidation to constructive engagement. Read the full story.

21/12/2025 18:30

NFVCB Asks Ini Edo to Change 'A Very Dirty Christmas' Film Title After CAN Protest

NFVCB Orders Title Change for Ini Edo's Christmas Film

Nigeria's film board requests Ini Edo modify her movie title 'A Very Dirty Christmas' following Christian Association protests. The board assures sensitivity while defending its initial approval process.

18/12/2025 17:43

Bauchi Police Arrest 2 Security Guards for Stealing Govt Hilux

Two Guards Arrested for Stealing Bauchi Govt Vehicle

Bauchi Police apprehend two 19-year-old security guards for allegedly stealing a government Toyota Hilux. The vehicle was recovered at Bauchi Club. Full details on the ongoing investigation.

17/12/2025 01:55

Edo Governor Okpebholo Sacks CPS Fred Itua, Appoints Patrick Ebojele

Edo Governor Removes CPS Fred Itua, Names New Aide

Governor Monday Okpebholo has removed Fred Itua as Chief Press Secretary. Akhere Patrick Ebojele takes over. Read the latest political developments in Edo State.

05/12/2025 08:42

IPI Nigeria Blacklists IGP Egbetokun, 2 Governors Over Press Freedom Violations

IGP, 2 Governors Blacklisted by IPI Nigeria

The International Press Institute blacklists IGP Kayode Egbetokun and Governors Umo Eno, Mohammed Bago for attacks on journalists. Discover the reasons and reactions.

02/12/2025 16:00

Shettima: Press Freedom Non-Negotiable Under Tinubu's Govt

Shettima Reaffirms Tinubu's Commitment to Press Freedom

Vice President Shettima declares press freedom a non-negotiable pillar of Tinubu's administration at IPI Nigeria conference. He warns a silenced press leads to lost citizen voice.

02/12/2025 15:35

NUJ Lagos 2025 Awards: Union Demands Good Governance from Leaders

NUJ Lagos Awards 2025: Call for Good Governance

The NUJ Lagos State Council honoured media professionals and called for transparency from public office holders at its 2025 Press Week Gala. Discover the award winners and key messages.

01/12/2025 01:36

ICE Arrests Woman Linked to White House Press Secretary's Family

ICE Arrests Woman Tied to White House Press Secretary

Bruna Caroline Ferreira, mother of Karoline Leavitt's nephew, arrested by ICE for overstaying visa since 1999. Details on removal proceedings and family connections.

26/11/2025 18:59

Academy Press Shareholders Approve 15k Dividend and Bonus Issue

Academy Press Endorses 15k Dividend, Bonus Shares

Academy Press Plc shareholders approved 15 kobo dividend per share and 1-for-5 bonus issue at 61st AGM. Company expands capital base amid strong financial performance. Read full details.

17/11/2025 00:21

Tinubu's Government Affirms Press Freedom, No Media Gagged

No Media Outlet Threatened Under Tinubu - Minister

Information Minister Mohammed Idris declares no media organization has been gagged or harassed under President Tinubu's administration. Read about Nigeria's commitment to press freedom.

12/11/2025 23:30

Nigeria Leads Africa's $500B Fashion Economy Plan

Nigeria becomes first African nation to adopt Fashion Growth Charter at CAFA World Press Conference 2025, launching AfroLiganza movement targeting $500 billion fashion economy.

11/11/2025 14:39

BREAKING: Trump's Oval Office Press Conference Abruptly Ends After Medical Emergency - Man Collapses During Event

Trump Press Conference Cut Short After Medical Emergency

Shocking incident unfolds in White House as Donald Trump's press conference gets cut short when attendee suffers medical collapse in Oval Office. Exclusive details inside.

07/11/2025 10:20

Nigeria's Press at 166: Old Demons Return as Media Fights for Survival and Truth

Nigeria's Press at 166: Old Battles, New Threats

As Nigerian journalism marks 166 years, it faces a perfect storm of economic hardship, political pressure, and digital disruption threatening its very existence.

07/11/2025 06:18

Nigerian Government Agency Faces Backlash Over Controversial Criticism of Omoni Oboli's 'Love Is...' Movie

NFVCB Criticized for Omoni Oboli Movie Backlash

The National Film and Video Censors Board sparks outrage after condemning Omoni Oboli's romantic drama 'Love Is...' for allegedly promoting 'immoral content' and threatening to ban the film from Nigerian cinemas.

04/11/2025 11:03

Amnesty International Urges Nigerian Journalists: Become Human Rights Champions Amid Growing Abuses

Amnesty Trains Journalists on Human Rights Reporting

Amnesty International Nigeria calls on media professionals to intensify reporting on human rights violations as cases surge across the country. Exclusive training equips journalists with digital safety and investigative skills.

04/11/2025 04:01

SHOCKING REPORT: Nigerian Government Officials Behind 74% of Journalist Attacks

Govt Officials Behind 74% of Journalist Attacks in Nigeria

A groundbreaking investigation reveals that Nigerian government officials and security agents are responsible for the majority of violent attacks against journalists, threatening press freedom nationwide.

03/11/2025 18:04