Court halts NBC sanctions on broadcasters
A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to suspend enforcement actions against broadcast stations under disputed provisions of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code. Justice Daniel…
Lagos govt debunks report claiming Sanwo-Olu ordered to resign
The Lagos State Government has dismissed a report alleging that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has been asked to resign on health grounds, describing the claim as false and misleading. The report,…
Gunman in custody after disrupting White House dinner, Trump safely evacuated
U.S. President was evacuated by Secret Service agents after gunfire erupted at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in Washington on Saturday night. The incident occurred shortly after 8:30 p.m.,…
NBC warns presenters against bias, bullying on air
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has cautioned broadcast presenters against presenting personal opinions as facts or intimidating guests during programmes, warning that such actions will attract sanctions. In a statement…
Dangote named only Nigerian on TIME 100 most influential list for 2026
Aliko Dangote, chairman of the Dangote Group, has been named the only Nigerian on the TIME Magazine list of the 100 most influential people in the world for 2026. This…
Media lies biggest threat to 2027 elections — INEC chairman warns
Joash Amupitan, chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has cautioned that misinformation—especially when amplified by the media—could pose the most serious threat to Nigeria’s 2027 general election. Speaking…
Golibe Ilechukwu features on ‘Building in Nigeria’ series, inspires entrepreneurs
Renowned entrepreneur and business thought leader, Golibe Ilechukwu, has been featured on the ‘Building in Nigeria’ series by Goodnews Naija Podcast, where he shared insights on entrepreneurship, digital growth, and…
Broadcasters demand apology from Wike over comment on journalist, threatens boycott
The Independent Broadcast Association of Nigeria (IBAN) has called on Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, to publicly apologise to Seun Okinbaloye following a controversial remark made during…
Wike’s aide clarifies ‘shoot’ remark on TV anchor, says it was figurative
A Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Lere Olayinka, has clarified remarks made by the Minister, Nyesom Wike,…
Tinubu promises review of tariffs on media materials
President Bola Tinubu has pledged to look into tariffs on newspaper and broadcasting materials in a bid to strengthen Nigeria’s media industry and enable it to perform its constitutional role…