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THE Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, has condemned, in strong terms, the alleged recurring persecution and harassment of persons from the South-South geopolitical zone by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), over alleged cases of corruption. PANDEF, in a statement, by its National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Ken Robinson, noted that the continued “media trial”Continue reading “PANDEF to EFCC: Stop persecuting our people”

The Academic Staff Union of Universities has postponed its decision on strike, saying that consultations are still ongoing. This was contained in a press statement issued by the union after its National Executive Council meeting. The meeting held at its Festus Iyayi National Secretariat, University of Abuja, on Saturday, December 18, 2021 to review theContinue reading “ASUU postpones decision on strike, accuses FG of blackmail”

Controversial investigative journalist, Kemi Olunloyo, has predicted the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). In a post on her Twitter handle on Thursday, Olunloyo stated that the Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government may drop all charges against the pro-Biafra activist. She recalled that she had told Nigerians last monthContinue reading “Nnamdi Kanu Will Be Released Next Week, Charges Dropped – Kemi Olunloyo”

Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathanhas declared that it will be a dream fulfilled for him if electronic transmission of results can be deployed during the 2023 general elections in Nigeria. He said this will deepen democracy in Nigeria and show that the country is making progress in its democratic journey. Jonathan added that the adoptionContinue reading

Osun State 2022 governorship race has just become more interesting as Dele Adeleke on Friday declared his interest to contest the highest political position in the state. Naija News understands that Adeleke picked a running ticket under the umbrella of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, the same party as his uncle, Senator Ademola Adeleke. The new candidacy increasedContinue reading “Osun 2022: Drama As Dele Adeleke Picks PDP Ticket To Run Against His Uncle, Senator Ademola”

A yet to be identified Nigerian man has slumped and died after reading the result of a DNA test conducted on his only son. In the video that has become a growing sensation, a supposed friend of the deceased via Facebook narrated how the abroad-based man caught his wife cheating on the social video makingContinue reading “Nigerian Man Slumps And Dies After DNA Test Reveals His Only Child Wasn’t His”

The official rate today, Wednesday December 15th, for $1 dollar to naira = ₦413.87/$1. According to the data at the FMDQ Security Exchange where forex is traded officially, exchange rate between the naira and the US dollar opened at ₦413.87/$1 on Wednesday 15th, after it closed at ₦414.80 to a $1 on Tuesday, 14th December 2021. How much is exchange rateContinue reading “DOLLAR TO NAIRA EXCHANGE”

What is Data Journalism 1.It is the ability to analyze numbers and to manage large data sets and interpret them correctly. 2.The process of extracting useful information from data, writing articles based on the information and embedding visualizations in the articles that help readers understand the significant of the story or allow them to pinpointContinue reading “Data Journalism”

An average of 13 persons were abducted daily in Nigeria in the first half of 2021, according to a report by SBM Intelligence, bringing to 2,371 the number of persons kidnapped in the country within the first six months of the year. SBM Intelligence is a leading research consultancy group, versatile in the area ofContinue reading “KIDNAPPING RATE IN NIGERIA”

From Obasanjo to Buhari… how FG’s debt profile surged 658% to N26.9trn in 21 years. Nigeria’s public debt has been on the rise. Despite securing debt relief during the Olusegun Obasanjo-led administration, successive governments have continued on a borrowing spree — the federal government’s component of the public debt surging 658 percent to N26.9 trillionContinue reading “FEDERAL GOVERNMENT LOAN TRENDS”