February 14, 2025
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FG Drops Charges Against Journalists

The federal government on Friday withdrew all six-count charges against an Abuja-based online newspaper, Order Paper, and nine officers of the media organization. Director-General of the Department of State Security (DSS), Mr. Tosin Adeola Ajayi advised the federal government to withdraw the charges. It emerged Thursday that the Federal Government had sued the media house
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We need dialogue, not protests – FG

.Says there’s likelihood the protest may be hijacked by unscrupulous elements, may turn violent .IGP bows to pressure, orders DIGs, CPs to protect protesters nationwide The Federal Government says Nigerian youths should embrace dialogue rather than embark on protests, which could have undesirable outcomes. Alhaji Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National
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We will not gag the press, FG assures

The Federal Government (FG) has restated its commitment to creating a conducive environment for journalists and the media profession in the country. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris gave the assurance on Wednesday in Abuja at a book presentation titled “Writing for Media and Monetising it” by Azu Ishiekwene. “As we celebrate […]
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Terrorist financing: Purge looms in NCS as FG orders investigation of officers’ misconduct

…Following intelligence by CDS …FG warns of severe punishment for complicit personnel By Ukpono Ukpong Apparently not taking any chances, Federal Government (FG) has ordered immediate investigation of an intelligence report linking some officers of Nigeria Correctional Service (NCS) with terrorism financing and sundry assistance to enemies of peace. It said it would visit