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The Nigerian Publishers Guild has inaugurated a research, training and publications committee as part of efforts to strengthen professional capacity, promote scholarship in journalism and keep members updated on emerging issues in the media sector. The President of the Guild, Eze Anaba, who inaugurated the committee, said the initiative aimed to bridge the gap between academic journalism training and the …

Pope Leo Delivering his message during the Angelus prayer in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, the Catholic Church leader described the reports coming in from Iran and the surrounding region as disturbing. His remarks came as the confrontation reached its ninth day following attacks by the United States and Israel on Iranian sites. “Alongside the violence and destruction, there are …

The Kebbi State Government has warned religious leaders against using their pulpits to level inflammatory and unverified accusations against the government, and urged those interested in political criticism to openly join partisan politics. The warning was issued by the Ministry of Religious Affairs following comments attributed to Islamic cleric, Malam Bashir Jega, who reportedly accused the administration of Governor Nasir …

Despite the escalation of tensions, the United States is not officially at war with Iran.However, relations between the two countries remained tense decades due to sanctions, military clashes and geopolitical rivalries. Role of the United States in the Israel-Iran conflict The United States is one of Israel’s closest allies and has repeatedly pledged support for Israel’s security.Washington has also imposed …

US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning regarding Iran’s upcoming leadership transition, saying the country’s next supreme leader will be hard-pressed to stay in power without Washington’s approval. His remarks came as Iranian authorities prepared to publicly announce the successor to Ali Khamenei, the longtime supreme leader who was killed nine days ago when a US and Israeli …

Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin FC duo of Abdulrahman Ayoku and Ahmed Mukiala have expressed great confidence ahead of their crucial Nigerian National League (NNL) Matchday 11 encounter against Lobi Stars in Makurdi. The much-awaited match is scheduled to take place at the McCarthy Stadium in Makurdi, Benue State on Saturday, March 7, 2026, as ABS Ilorin FC look to …

By: Folorunso Fatai Adisa It has been terribly heartbreaking to read a number of comments on social media, particularly from individuals who should know better, media-savvy political actors and self-styled analysts. What is striking in many of these reactions is not just disagreement, but a worrying mix of intellectual arrogance and informational poverty. For some, any analysis that does not …

Governors elected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have urged party members and supporters to remain calm as the country awaits a landmark ruling from the Nigerian Court of Appeal on Monday regarding the ongoing party leadership dispute. The decision is widely seen as a watershed moment for the opposition party, which has been grappling with internal strife for months …

Women participate in International Women’s Day celebrations in Lagos, in a country that remains socially conservative. Photograph: Domenica Alamba/AP As the world celebrates International Women’s Day, Nigerian women in academia, healthcare and advocacy are highlighting the need for continued efforts to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment across all sectors. This claim was made in separate interviews with the News …

Iran’s top diplomat firmly rejected the notion that the United States could influence the selection of his country’s next supreme leader, insisting that the decision rests entirely in the hands of the Iranian people and its institutions. Speaking on Sunday, Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s foreign minister, also demanded that US President Donald Trump apologize for the conflict that erupted following recent …