The Media Development Investment Fund (MDIF) has announced Solacebase and 10 other organisations as the first set of participants in its Nigeria Media Innovation Program (NAMIP). A statement from the organization said the successful participants were selected from over 200 applications after careful consideration by an Advisory Committee comprising leading professionals in journalism, business, academia and innovative enterprise. It said the 3-year initiative would be working to increase capacity, generate sustainable and diverse revenue streams, and build audiences of independent media in Nigeria, particularly those reaching underserved communities. ”NAMIP is implemented by Media Development Investment Fund, a not-for-profit investment fund…
Author: Abdallah el-Kurebe
Niger state governor, Abubakar Sani Bello has paid a sympathy visit to the people affected by flood disaster in Kontagora local government and donated 100 fabrics, 500 bags of grains comprising rice, maize and millet as relief materials. Presenting the items to the Emir of Kontagora at his Palace for onward distribution to the victims, Bello said the gesture was to ameliorate the sufferings of the people. The Governor consoled the Emir and those that lost their family members as well as properties to the disaster. He directed the Ministry of Environment to collaborate with relevant Ministries and Kontagora local…
Key partners of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) have indicated interest to grace the Guild’s 2022 Conference. The conference committee chairman, Mr. Ken Ugbechie disclosed that some notable institutions have firmed up their partnership for this year’s event slated to hold on Thursday, October 6 at Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja-Lagos. They include the Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL Plc.), Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board (NCDMB), and Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC). Others are First Bank Plc, the Nigeria Liquefied National Gas (NLNG) Limited, The Presidency, Wema Bank, Zenith Bank,…
Hundreds of US public officials, police officers and soldiers are or have been involved with the far-right Oath Keepers militia, according to a report from an anti-extremism organisation. The Anti-Defamation League’s Center on Extremism compared the names from a leak of Oath Keepers membership rolls with public records and social media. Some alleged members have denied any affiliation with the group. Oath Keepers are accused of playing a key role in last year’s Capitol riots. The report raises fresh concerns about the presence of extremist ideology in law enforcement and the military. “The Oath Keepers are a virulently anti-government, violent…
By Kalmana Afsa, Bauchi Floods in 11 of the 20 local government areas of Bauchi state have killed at least 10 people, submerged thousands of hectares of farmlands and houses. The affected local government areas include Jamaare, Giade, Misau Dambam, Zaki, Darazo, Kirfi, Itas-Gadau, Shira Gamawa, Toro, Ningi and Misau. ASHENEWS reports that 12 of the affected 19 local government areas were worst hit. The Director, Planning Research and Statistics at the State Emergency management Agency (SEMA), Adamu Nayola who spoke with newsmen immediately after inspecting the level of damage in some villages of Jamaare local government area, said some…
Nigeria’s State Security Service (SSS) has disclosed reason it arrested publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Desert Herald, Tukur Mamu. The publisher has negotiated for the release of scores of passengers abducted from the Abuja-Kaduna train by terrorists on March 28, 2022. Mamu was reported to be traveling to Saudi Arabia with his family through Cairo, Egypt. However, the SSS in a statement by its spokesperson, Peter Afunanya confirmed that the publisher was arrested in Cairo, returned to Nigeria on Wednesday and is in its custody. “The Department of State Services (DSS) has been inundated with enquires in respect of the…
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has said that the ongoing crisis between it and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has no basis because the constitution has empowered it to recruit and discipline police officers. A statement by the Head of its press unit, Mr Ikechukwu Ani on Wednesday, said the commission have continued to work to protect its Constitutional mandate. Read the statement below: “The following Attorney- Generals of the Federation and Ministers of Justices have offered varied opinions on it: – Bayo Ojo 29th March, 2007. – Mohammed Bello Adoke August, 2010, – Abubakar Malami September, 2019. “The present …
Two months to the 27th global climate summit (COP27) in Sharm El-Sheik, Egypt, African and other global leaders have rallied in Rotterdam, to highlight the urgency of climate adaptation funding for the continent. The meetings—co-convened by the President of the African Development Bank Group Dr Akinwumi Adesina, CEO of the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) Professor Patrick Verkooijen, and African Union Commission Chair Mousa Faki Mahamat—was unanimous about the need for concrete action and finance. Former UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon and GCA Co-Chair said: “The world has a fever. It burns hotter and higher with every day that passes……
The publisher of Desert Herald and negotiator that led to the release of Abuja-Kaduna train passengers, Tukur Mamu has reacted to his arrest by the State Security Service (SSS). Mamu, who was traveling to Saudi Arabia for lesser Hajj was detained at the Cairo International Airport for 24 hours and being repatriated back to Nigeria. He confirmed to Daily Trust while onboard the plane back to Nigeria that nothing incriminating was found on him. “I was on my way to Cairo-Egypt but my destination was Saudi Arabia for my Umrah alongside some of my family members. I was detained for…
The committee set up by the Niger House of Assembly to investigate contract financing loans of 25 local government councils has recommended the suspension of of 15 of the Chairmen. This is to pave way for smooth and unhindered access by the members of the committee to enable them discharge their duties diligently. Presenting the report during plenary on Wednesday, Chairman of the committee, Abdulmalik Madaki said the affected chairmen were those of Mokwa, Gbako, Suleja, Gurara, Tafa, Paikoro, Bosso, Agwara, Borgu, Kontagora, Wushishi, Magama, Mashegu, Mariga and Rijau. This, he said, was in line with the provision of sections…