Tag: #PublicTrust
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NUJ SUMMIT IN TARABA CALLS FOR ENHANCED MEDIA SAFETY, ETHICS, AND DIGITAL MODERNIZATION TO DRIVE NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) concluded its 2025 National Media Summit on November 18, 2025, in Jalingo, Taraba State, championing urgent reforms in media safety, ethics, and digital innovation under the theme “Strengthening Media Resilience for National Development.” The summit convened journalists, scholars, government officials, security experts, and civil society advocates nationwide. Highlighting challenges…
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JOURNALISTS URGED TO PRIORITISE SKILLS, REJECT BROWN ENVELOPES FOR ETHICAL REPORTING
Media professionals at the recent Business, Economy and Financial Reporting Training for Journalists, organised by Premium Times Academy and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in Abuja, called for journalists to focus on capacity building to deepen their skills and avoid unethical practices like accepting brown envelopes. Mr. Idris Akinbajo, Managing Editor of Premium Times,…
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KEBBI GOVT DENIES RUMORS OF HIDDEN AIRPORT IN ARGUNGU FOREST USED FOR DRUG SMUGGLING
The Kebbi State Government has firmly dismissed a viral video on social media alleging the presence of a secret airport in Argungu forest being used for cocaine smuggling as false and malicious. The government, through Special Adviser on Media and Publicity Malam Yahaya Sarki, stated that the video is entirely fabricated, aimed at discrediting the…
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ONDO CP ORDERS REDEPLOYMENT OF DPO OVER VIRAL VIDEO INVOLVING INFLUENCER MANDYKISS
Commissioner of Police, Ondo State Command, Adebowale Lawal, has ordered the immediate redeployment of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Enu-Owa Division after a viral video showed social media influencer Adefolarin Ayomiposi, popularly known as Mandykiss, recording and taking photos of suspects in police custody. Lawal explained that the incident, which generated public outrage, revealed…
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FIRS CALLS ON MEDIA TO BOOST VOLUNTARY TAX COMPLIANCE NATIONWIDE
Media urged to be the bridge and educator, making tax compliance a shared national duty. Dr. Zacch Adedeji, FIRS Executive Chairman, stressed the media’s vital role in fostering voluntary tax compliance during a Kaduna sensitisation event. He highlighted that informed, fair, and transparent tax reporting builds public trust, reduces enforcement costs, and advances national development.…
