Edo, Ondo elections: Experts counsel journalists on conflict-sensitive reporting
Akinbode Oluwafemi (file image) By highlighting policy debates, peaceful initiatives and solutions, journalists could avoid sensationalism capable of provoking violence By Valentine Amanze Journalists have been advised to be careful in their reportage of the forthcoming elections in Edo and Ondo states to prevent exacerbating tensions and conflicts. Experts from the media and civil society […]
Court grants bail to #EndBadGovernance protesters
#EndBadGovernance protesters around Gani Fawehinmi Park on Sunday, August 4, 2024. Credit: Dare Idowu .Each protester to pay N10m A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has granted N10 million bail on each of the 10 members of the #EndBadGovernance protesters who were charged with attempt to overthrow President Bola Tinubu between August 1 and […]
Edo 2024: Crisis looms, Obaseki allages APC, police collusion to cause mayhem
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State (filr image) .Obaseki alerts U.S. Embassy, British High Commission, EU By Valentine Amanze Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of colluding with the Nigeria Police Force to hound, attack, kidnap and lock up members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over the […]
Maiduguri flood: Govt begins evacuation, opens IDP camps for victims
One of the flooded areas (AFP image) Relief has come the way of Maiduguri flood victims as the Nigeria government begins the evacuation of residents of the affected communities. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) stated on Tuesday September 11, 2024, that it was also working on the provision of food, shelter and medical assistance […]
Bassey wins Wallenberg medal, HOMEF celebrates
Dr Nnimmo Bassey (file image) Wallenberg Medal is a tribute to outstanding humanitarians who have gone above and beyond to protect the vulnerable and oppressed, much like Raoul Wallenberg, the Swedish diplomat who saved thousands of Jews during World War II, whom the award was named after By Valentine Amanze Human and environmental rights crusader, […]
Maiduguri dam collapse represents failure in governance – RDI
RDI boss, Philip Jakor (file image) RDI: The collapse of the dam was avoidable. The incident represents failure in governance at all levels since the floods had hitherto been predicted by the Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NIMET) and the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) yet no concrete preemptive actions or flood management plan was put in […]
