Journalism of Courage
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Olakanmi AbdullateefLiverpool winger, Mohamed Salah, has become the top African goalscorer in Champions League history. Salah scored the second goal as the Reds beat Bologna 2-0 on Wednesday night. It was…
Read moreOlakanmi AbdullateefThe House of Representatives has called for dredging significant dams and rivers to avert floods across the country. Consequently, the House urged the Federal Ministries of Water Resources and Environment…
Read moreOlakanmi AbdullateefThe National Hijrah Organisation of Nigeria has called on President Bola Tinubu to come up with robust economic policies capable of reducing the suffering of Nigerians. It equally charged leaders…
Read moreOlakanmi AbdullateefA coalition of political and civil society groups, Joint Action for Democracy (JAD), has sounded the alarm on what it describes as a crisis of integrity within the Nigerian judiciary.…
Read moreOlakanmi AbdullateefThe Nigeria Ethnic Nationalities Youth Leaders Council Worldwide (NENYLCW) has described President Bola Tinubu’s decision to convene a national youth confab as phenomenal. Tinubu made the announcement on Tuesday during…
Read moreOlakanmi AbdullateefThe Federal Government has announced the removal of the Value-Added Tax on Liquefied Petroleum Gas (cooking gas), Compressed Natural Gas, Automotive Gas Oil(Diesel) and other reliefs to boost investment and…
Read moreOlakanmi AbdullateefBy: Fatimah Bintu Dikko Sex education is a critical component of a student’s overall education. The importance of comprehensive sex education in schools cannot be understated, as it plays a…
Read moreCONFIDENCE NEWS NGBy Oluwatoyin Hawal Momolosho, Confidence News Nigeria For reporting human-angle stories, journalists often find themselves unexpectedly at the center of their own narrative. As they set out to gather first…
Read moreCONFIDENCE NEWS NGMany Houses Burnt, Properties Destroyed As Irate Youths, Hoodlums Attack Yoruba Community In Kaduna State Many houses have been destroyed after some irate youths attacked the Yoruba community in Jushi…
Read moreCONFIDENCE NEWS NGBy MUFTAU Mubarak Shittu (ATUNLUSHE) In Nigeria’s history, a few individuals have etched their names into the collective memory of the people for their unyielding commitment to the common man.…
Read moreCONFIDENCE NEWS NGSenator Saliu Mustapha, representing Kwara Central in the National Assembly, has urged Nigerians to maintain optimism despite the country’s current challenges. In a statement issued by his media assistant, Nasif…
Read moreCONFIDENCE NEWS NGBy SHUAIB, Muhammad Bashir Introduction The economy of Nigeria has been under subsidy for so many years. The subsidy covers fuel, electricity, education, and foreign exchange due to the 1977…
Read moreCONFIDENCE NEWS NGRivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has assured that the scheduled Local Government Election will be conducted on the 5th October, 2024 because there is no encumbrance known to law…
Read moreCONFIDENCE NEWS NGA Prosecutor with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Bilikisu Bala, on Monday, said the money laundering charges dropped in the trial of Idris Okuneye (a.k.a Bobrisky) complied with the…
Read moreCONFIDENCE NEWS NGTEXT OF NATIONAL BROADCAST BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU ON THE 64TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA OCTOBER 1, 2024 Fellow Nigerians, as I address you today,…
Read moreOlakanmi AbdullateefThe Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, has hailed Nigeria’s indivisibility and unity in diversity. Sulaiman, in a statement signed by…
Read moreOlakanmi AbdullateefThe Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a fresh 14-day ultimatum of nationwide strike, saying lecturers are hungry and angry. This is even as the Owerri Zone of…
Read moreOlakanmi AbdullateefThe movie ‘Lisabi’ is a true life story of Egba warrior who revolted and liberated his subject from the shackles and manacles of oppressors (Tax collectors from Oyo empire) The…
Read moreCONFIDENCE NEWS NGFrom the time that Bello Matawalle was nominated as Minister OF the Federal Republic of Nigeria in 2023, Dauda Lawal the Governor of Zamfara State has been ill at ease.…
Read moreOlakanmi AbdullateefIn a significant move to enhance public transportation in Nigeria, the Federal Government has officially handed over 64 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to representatives from the Trade Union Congress…
Read moreOlakanmi AbdullateefTHE Pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has vowed to mobilise and join forces with Nigerians against the practices of unitarianism in Nigerian politics. Afenifere stated this in a communique issued after…
Read moreOlakanmi AbdullateefThe All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, has won the September 28 local government elections in Anambra State, clearing all chairmanship and councillorship seats across the 21 local government areas of…
Read moreOlakanmi AbdullateefAli Ndume, the lawmaker representing Borno South in the National Assembly, has voiced concern about the rampant corruption in Nigeria. Speaking during an interactive session with journalists in Kano on…
Read moreOlakanmi AbdullateefOn Sunday, 29th September 2024, at approximately 08:02 hours, the @FireKwara responded swiftly to a fire outbreak at the High Court in Ilorin.Upon arrival at the scene, where the court…
Read moreOlakanmi AbdullateefThe Nigerian Air Force, NAF High Command, said on Sunday that in continuation of its sustained intensive air operations against armed terrorists’ hideouts in Kaduna State and its environs, its…
Read moreOlakanmi AbdullateefOn the issue of local government autonomy, Mr Ndume said while he supported the autonomy, he is, however, mindful of the fact that several local government areas in his native…
Read moreCONFIDENCE NEWS NGThe development of Ilorin Smart City recently embarked upon by the Kwara State Government will gulp about N1.72 trillion, the state Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Dr Olusegun Ogunsola…
Read moreCONFIDENCE NEWS NGAkanbi Oluwatimilehiin Eniitan, a residence if Offa town Kwara state suffered a tragic accident a few weeks ago that resulted in the amputation of her left leg. This unforeseen event…
Read moreCONFIDENCE NEWS NGAt least, five persons have lost their lives while many others have been hospitalised after consuming a beans meal prepared as ‘love feast’ known as ‘ipese’ at a white garment…
Read moreCONFIDENCE NEWS NGA Times analysis of video from the Israeli military shows that at least eight planes it said were used in the attack on Hassan Nasrallah were armed with bunker-buster bombs.…
Read moreCONFIDENCE NEWS NGBy Abiodun Awolaja THE following is from the Cooks Hill Counselling blog: “Why ‘think before you speak’? Because while most of us are pretty careless with the words we choose,…
Read moreCONFIDENCE NEWS NGBy Taofeeq Imam On a bright day at the Pace Setter State, just after the completion of his camping exercise. Alakoso Khaleel, 20s, a graduate of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto…
Read moreCONFIDENCE NEWS NGThere’s No Place In Iran That We Cannot Reach – Israeli Prime Minister, Netanyahu Warns Iranian Govt Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has vowed that Israel will continue its military…
Read moreCONFIDENCE NEWS NGDemocratic Vice President Kamala Harris visited the U.S.-Mexico border for the first time in her 2024 presidential campaign on Friday, calling for tighter asylum restrictions and vowing to make stopping fentanyl from entering the…
Read moreCONFIDENCE NEWS NGFormer U.S. President Donald Trump, who is the Republican presidential candidate, said on Friday he will seek the prosecution of Google(GOOGL.O), opens new tab if he wins the Nov. 5 election,…
Read moreCONFIDENCE NEWS NGPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of seven new executive directors for the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA). The appointments include a mix of reappointments and new additions, bringing…
Read moreCONFIDENCE NEWS NGAccording to a reliable source, Ishaku is set to face trial on 15 charges, including criminal breach of trust, misappropriation, and diversion of public funds.His arrest is part of the EFCC’s…
Read moreOlakanmi AbdullateefThe Lagos State Police Command said it has begun the trial of four police officers accused of extorting N1m from three members of the National Youth Service Corps in the…
Read moreOlakanmi AbdullateefDefying Nigeria’s conservative norms, the sex toy market is thriving, with dildos in high demand, revealing a remarkable shift towards embracing intimacy and pleasure, despite economic challenges. Most days of…
Read moreOlakanmi AbdullateefA Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has granted bail to Isaac Bristol, identified by the police as the whistleblower behind PIDOMNigeria account on X. Justice Emeka Nwite granted Bristol…
Read moreOlakanmi AbdullateefBy Temitope Muhideen (Convydence) Aldous Leonard Huxley, an English writer and philosopher, wrote over 50 books. In one of his books, he said, “That men do not learn very much…
Read moreOlakanmi AbdullateefNational Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) Kwara State Council gets Caretaker Committee for the State Chapter. This follows the automatic expiration of the tenure of the Comrade Ali Nasiru Yusuf-led…
Read moreOlakanmi AbdullateefThe Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGi) has announced a series of events and activities planned for the week of Nigeria’s 64th Independence anniversary. The initiatives aimed to increase the…
Read moreOlakanmi AbdullateefFor many residents in Offa and Oyun Local Government Areas, accessing fresh farm produce has long been a challenge. But thanks to MOK Foundation, a philanthropic organization dedicated to empowering…
Read moreOlakanmi AbdullateefBy: Abdulqadir Isiaq Dear Baba Okanla, Of all the known political systems, democracy is the most popular in today’s world. Our country adopted this system since the British acquired the…
Read moreOlakanmi AbdullateefSix years after the bloody bank robbery operation in the ancient town of Offa, Offa local government area of Kwara state, Justice Haleema Salman of the Kwara state high court,…
Read moreCONFIDENCE NEWS NGBy Oluwatoyin Hawal Momolosho, Ilorin Pristine SACC held a climate change workshop aimed at empowering youths to take charge of environmental conservation, emphasizing the importance of mitigating the menace of…
Read moreOlakanmi AbdullateefIn a world rife with inequities, the act of sharing has the potential to bridge the gap between privilege and disadvantage. It is a fundamental human trait that can foster…
Read moreOlakanmi AbdullateefFootball enthusiasts have taken to social media to urge the President and Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, to invest in the Nigeria Premier Football League. This is…
Read moreOlakanmi AbdullateefThe Federal Government may spend about N236 billion monthly to subsidise the Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, that is imported through the Nigerian National Petroleum Company and the one…
Read moreOlakanmi AbdullateefInter and intra – city fares have risen by over 200 percent in Akwa Ibom State following the shutting down of stations and other Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) outlets by…
Read moreOlakanmi AbdullateefBy: Muhammed Shaeed Anytime a person talks about Kwara State Television, I think of the tremendous efforts put in place by the immediate past general manager to revamp and give…
Read moreCONFIDENCE NEWS NGBy Olayiwola Karemat, Ilorin We are thrilled to announce that Confidence News Ng has been selected as a host organization for the prestigious Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID)…
Read moreOlakanmi AbdullateefBy: Fatimah Bintu Dikko In our daily interactions, we often confuse the terms “rights” and “privileges.” However, grasping the distinction between these concepts is vital for promoting social responsibility, respect,…
Read moreCONFIDENCE NEWS NGFormer President Donald Trump said Sunday that he doesn’t see himself running for president again if he loses in November. “No, I don’t. No, I don’t,” Trump responded to Sinclair…
Read moreCONFIDENCE NEWS NGIran’s elite Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has ordered all members to stop using any type of communication devices after thousands of pagers and walkie-talkies used by its Hezbollah allies in…
Read moreCONFIDENCE NEWS NGBy Taofeeq Imam Claim: Sokoto state government announces 1.25bn to renovate 25 boreholes in the state What you need to know On the 3rd September, 2024. It was evident enough…
Read moreCONFIDENCE NEWS NGPromises mega empowerment to Artisans, and Vunlerables regardless of their political parties. Alhaji Tajudeen Owoyemi, the Asiwaju of Offa and chairman of Avalon International Limited, has hailed indigenes and residents…
Read moreCONFIDENCE NEWS NGAdamawa Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has strongly condemned the results of the Edo State governorship election, expressing deep concern for Nigeria’s democracy. He described the election as “shameful” and criticised the…
Read moreCONFIDENCE NEWS NGBayern Munich’s Jamal Musiala in demand, Newcastle keeping tabs on Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Premier League trio chasing Sporting striker. Manchester City are firmly in the mix to sign Germany’s Jamal…
Read moreCONFIDENCE NEWS NGDespite the widespread irregularities and absence of voting at various polling units across local government areas, the Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission (KWSIEC) has declared the candidates of the All…
Read moreOlakanmi Abdullateef_Calls for Fresh Elections_ The Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ajikobi Central Ward, Com. Abubakar Yusuf Garba, has raised concerns about widespread irregularities in yesterday’s elections within…
Read moreCONFIDENCE NEWS NGAkpata lost his polling unit to his People’s Democratic Party (PDP) counterpart, Asue Ighodalo. According to results declared at his Polling Unit 11, Ward 6, Oredo Local Government Area, Ighodalo…
Read moreCONFIDENCE NEWS NGVice President Kamala Harris on Saturday accepted an invitation from CNN to debate former President Donald Trump on October 23, challenging her rival to another engagement on a public stage…
Read moreCONFIDENCE NEWS NGThe President Bola Tinubu-led government has said it has approved the supply of food items and water to Borno State. This comes amid the flood disaster that sacked the state capital…
Read moreOlakanmi AbdullateefThe Kwara State Police Command yesterday assured the people of the state of maximum security during Saturday’s local government elections in the state. The state commissioner of Police, Victor Olaiya…
Read moreOlakanmi AbdullateefFormer Head of State Abdulsalami Abubakar has said poverty and unemployment are breeding grounds for violence and extremism. He stated this yesterday during the celebration of the International Day of…
Read moreOlakanmi AbdullateefAs the National Assembly resumes plenary next week, a landmark bill to overhaul the local government election process is taking centre stage. Also, the constitutional amendment, the 2025 budget, and…
Read moreOlakanmi AbdullateefThe Co-Chairman of the Livestock Reform Committee, Professor Attahiru Jega, has called for integrated solutions to address pastoral issues in Nigeria, recommending a combination of ranching and open grazing as…
Read moreOlakanmi AbdullateefThe Federal Government has revealed that it will save over 60% of its diesel expenses by retrofitting locomotive engines by using a combination of diesel and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)…
Read moreOlakanmi AbdullateefBy Prince Salako Lukman Olamilekan As the 2024 local government elections in Kwara State approach, with elections slated for September 21, all eyes are on Offa Local Government, the only…
Read moreOlakanmi AbdullateefThe National Civil Society Council of Nigeria (NCSCN) has called on Dangote Refinery Ltd (DRL) to disclose the quantity of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) it has supplied to the Nigerian…
Read moreOlakanmi AbdullateefThe National Association of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (NASME) and financial experts have called on the Federal Government (FG) to suspend any new policy that may further impoverish Nigerians.…
Read moreOlakanmi AbdullateefThe Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), on Wednesday, said the current price war between the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) and Dangote Refinery over petrol price was fraudulent, saying in…
Read moreOlakanmi AbdullateefVice President Kashim Shettima has urged close collaboration among government ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) to actualise President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s agenda across different sectors. This is just as the…
Read moreOlakanmi AbdullateefNigeria’s poultry industry is recognised as the most commercialised component of the livestock subsector, contributing over 25 per cent of the agricultural GDP. CONFIDENCENEWSNG reports that approximately 25 million direct…
Read moreCONFIDENCE NEWS NG. To test run finished maize distribution in Offa and Oyun local govt areas The foundation for community development (MOK Foundation), a renowned philanthropic organization, has announced the first phase…
Read moreCONFIDENCE NEWS NGBy Fatimah Bintu Dikko School resumption marks a crucial period in a child’s life where discipline, preparation, and growth are paramount. Parents play a significant role in preparing their children…
Read moreCONFIDENCE NEWS NGThe Executive Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has explained the reasons behind his deep passion and love for dancing. The ‘Dancing Governor’, as he is fondly called, revealed this…
Read moreCONFIDENCE NEWS NGThe Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has stated that former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, remains “wanted” over the N80.2 billion fraud case against him. In a statement on September…
Read moreCONFIDENCE NEWS NGIran’s Ambassador to Lebanon Is Injured in Pager Attack, State Media Reports Iran’s ambassador to Lebanon, Mojtaba Amini, lost one eye and severely injured his other eye when a pager…
Read moreCONFIDENCE NEWS NGFormer Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has honoured an invitation from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In a statement by Ohiare Michael, Director of Yahaya Bello Media…
Read moreCONFIDENCE NEWS NGThe Federal Government on Tuesday alerted Nigerians to the water release from the Lagdo dam in Cameroon. The FG made this known in a statement signed by the Director-General/Chief Executive…
Read moreCONFIDENCE NEWS NGElder stateman and business mogul, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, has donated N1.5 billion to victims of the flood which ravaged parts of Maiduguri, Borno state capital. Dantata made the donation…
Read moreCONFIDENCE NEWS NGMore controversy has emerged in the execution of a sale-purchase deal on premium motor spirit, otherwise known as petrol, between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, and Dangote Refinery.…
Read moreCONFIDENCE NEWS NGThe Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reiterated that Julius Abure’s tenure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP) expired in June 2024. This was made known in a…
Read moreCONFIDENCE NEWS NGFacebook owner Meta says it is banning several Russian state media networks, alleging they use deceptive tactics to conduct influence operations and avoid detection on its platforms. “After careful consideration,…
Read moreCONFIDENCE NEWS NGStarvation in war-stricken Sudan “is almost everywhere”, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) has told the BBC’s Today programme after visiting the country. “The situation in Sudan is…
Read moreCONFIDENCE NEWS NGAbideen Opeyemi Olasupo, Convener of FactCheck Africa Initiative and CEO of MyAIfactChecker, renowned for his exemplary work in AI and strategic innovation, has been invited to speak at the One…
Read moreOlakanmi AbdullateefBy Abdulraheem Sheriffdeen (Famous) From the time immemorial, Offa Descendants Union (ODU) is the mother of all Unions and associations in Offa and a unified body of all and sundry…
Read moreOlakanmi AbdullateefThe senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre Abuja, Dr Paul Enenche, and his wife, Dr Becky Enenche, on Monday, visited Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, to support the victims…
Read moreOlakanmi AbdullateefThe Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has advocated for the adoption of inclusive policies across all higher education institutions that accommodate diverse student needs. JAMB registrar Prof. Is-haq O.…
Read moreOlakanmi AbdullateefEdo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is pleased with the commitment of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun and the…
Read moreOlakanmi AbdullateefLitre sells for N950, N999, N1,019.22 in Lagos, Abuja, Borno Nigerians’ hopes of some relief from the cost of living crisis in the country have been dashed as petrol from…
Read moreCONFIDENCE NEWS NGBy Aremu Mary Oluwatoyin, Offa The Offa Comrade Community, a vibrant coalition of progressive individuals and groups, has officially endorsed Comrade Salahudeen Lukman, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, for…
Read moreCONFIDENCE NEWS NGTito Jackson, an original member of the iconic Jackson 5 and brother of the late Michael Jackson, has died at 70. Known for his timeless hits like ABC and I…
Read moreCONFIDENCE NEWS NGThe Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) says it doesn’t make sense for the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to sell petrol lifted from the Dangote Refinery higher than…
Read moreCONFIDENCE NEWS NGThe administration also allocated the sum of N50 million to the Agricultural and Rural Management Training Institute for the “construction of solar street lights in Ekeni community, Silga, Bayelsa Central…
Read moreCONFIDENCE NEWS NGThe Salman Shagaya Foundation has unveiled plans for its Cash Relief Empowerment program, through which ₦50,000 will be distributed to 1,000 beneficiaries. In a statement released today in Ilorin, the…
Read moreCONFIDENCE NEWS NGFormer President Trump expressed his dislike on Sunday of pop superstar Taylor Swift on Truth Social. “I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!” the former president said in his post. Swift endorsed Vice…
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