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NFVCB Promotes Media Literacy Among Youths with School Clubs

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By: Mandy Park The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has launched a Media Literacy Clubs initiative in secondary schools across Osun State to promote responsible media consumption among young people. The program, titled “Making Safer Choices and Safeguarding Young Minds”, aims to educate students on media literacy and critical thinking. Organizers say the key objectives are to equip students with the skills to critically evaluate media content and to also encourage students to consume age-appropriate media content. It is to also foster critical thinking skills among students to…

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CHSR, Owode Market Traders Accuse Lagos Govt of Disregarding Due Process… You can’t scrape their heads behind them

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By: Mandy Park The Centre for Human and Socio-economic Rights (CHSR) and traders of Owode Motor Spare-Part have Market have condemned the Lagos State Government’s exclusion of Owode traders from the mediation process regarding the market demolition. Speaking at a world press briefing on Tuesday, 13th May, CHSR President, Comrade Alex Omotehinse, said that the government’s actions demonstrate a blatant disregard for due process and the rights of those affected from getting justice. He noted that over 500 shops were demolished during a March 6, 2025, operation by the Lagos…

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Catholic Bishops Condemn Trump for AI-Generated Image in Papal Attire

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… Do not mock us By: Mandy Park The New York State Catholic Conference has strongly rebuked Donald Trump for sharing an AI-generated image of himself dressed as the Pope. The organization, representing New York’s Catholic bishops, expressed outrage over the post, stating that there’s nothing clever or funny about the image. The bishops emphasized that the timing of the post was particularly insensitive, coming shortly after Pope Francis’ burial and as cardinals prepare to elect a new successor to St. Peter. “We just buried our beloved Pope Francis and…

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The Most Popular Casino Games Available Today The most well-known casino games are the classic table games like roulette, blackjack, and Baccarat. These games have been enjoyed over the years by a variety of generations of gamblers. They are timeless and even more enjoyable when played in a real casino. Blackjack hasn’t changed over the years – it is an old-fashioned game that can be enjoyed by any age. However, it is typically played with a much higher stakes, as the house edge in blackjack online is significantly larger. Roulette…

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Nto Champions Intensive Farming To Address Food Insecurity

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By: Mandy Park The Director, Agricbusiness Incubation Centre, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, ( MOUAU),Dr Philips Nto has advocated aggressive farming by all adult Nigerians as a practical step towards curbing food insecurity. He said Nigerians must farm what to eat and eat what they farm “,if they must overcome the existential threat of shortage of food. Speaking when he received some farmers in his office, Nto enjoined Nigerians to ensure that they farmed even at home to raise basic food such as vegetable, yam, and cassava. He noted…

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ALEX OTTI @60: A TOAST TO GOOD GOVERNANCE

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By Kazie Uko Expectedly, the red carpets, the drums, the trumpets, and all the other instruments of celebration have been rolled out. Likewise, the air waves, the newspaper pages, and the social media platforms are saturated with all kinds of goodwill messages. Visitors – family, friends, foes, favour finders, political loyalists and associates – are beseiging the sleepy Umuehim, Nvosi community of Isialangwa South, which has, incidentally, become the seat of government. Not even the plea, as he is wont, by the Man of the Moment, for the resolute crowd…

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Speakership: Respect Lagos Assembly decision, ÇHSR counsels…warns against declaration of war on democracy

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By: Mandy Park Rights and need-meeting group, Centre for Human and Socio-economic Rights (CHSR) has cautioned that the Lagos State House of Assembly must be allowed to exercise its freedom in conducting its legislative business, devoid of undue interference. This is as the group cautioned that the decision taking by the legislative body should be respected. Recall that the house of Assembly removed former speaker Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa on January 13, 2025 and replaced him with Rt. Hon. Mojisola Lawal-Meranda. President of the CHSR, Comrade Alex Omotehinse stated this while…

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Tinubu Commissions Wuye Flyover-Link Bridge, pledges to Build Nation Where No One is Excluded

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Mandy Park In celebration of the first anniversary of his administration on May 29, President Bola Tinubu, commissioned the Wuye Flyover-Link Bridge in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The President reiterated his commitment to building a nation where no one is excluded, saying: “We will build a nation where no one is excluded.” He highlighted the significance of the infrastructure project as a testament to the government’s dedication to the people. Speaking during the brief ceremony, President Tinubu praised the resilience and support of the Wuse and Wuye communities,…

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International Disability Day: We’ll continue to consider the interest of persons with disabilities–Gov. Otti

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Mandy Park Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has said that his administration will continue to consider the interest of persons with disabilities in all of its programmes and policies. Governor Otti made the pledge in his goodwill message on Sunday as Abia, joins the rest of the world to celebrate the International Disability Day. “Today’s commemoration provides another opportunity for us to reflect on the contributions of Abians with disabilities to the socio-economic development of our State. “I would like to reiterate our commitment towards the promotion of…

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As Tobacco industry interference in Nigeria slips in 2023 ratings

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Mandy Park Latest report on the state of the tobacco industry interference in Nigeria has shown a marked increase in the industry’s meddling in public health policies, in particular, tobacco control measures.This is as the report indictgovernment’s failure to adhere to transparency mechanisms,The report produced by Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa, CAPPA, with support from Bloomberg Philanthropies through the Centre for Good Governance shows Nigeria’s ratings dropped from 53 points in 2021 to 60 in 2023. According to the report, the main deterioration is manifest in the federal government’s…

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