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Journalists, students trained on inclusive, solution journalism

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A media outlet, National Point Newspaper, has trained selected journalists and university students on inclusive and solution journalism in Yenagoa , Bayelsa State. The training took place on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at Ayalla Hotels, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The training was themed “Local Government Administration In The Niger Delta: Strengthening Accountability, Inclusive Development Through Investigations, Data […]

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Untold story: Kwara community’s controversial sale of ancestral land to Chinese mining firm.

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Moore Oyun: A community that was. Pa Kadupeemi Idowu Abodunrin bent over the pile of firewood he had gathered. The sun had begun to set and dark clouds gathered. He cannot predict whether it will rain or not. The weather these days has been quite unpredictable and home is now some kilometers away. The expansive

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Inadequate Government spending denies Kano PHCs water access, disrupting healthcare for residents

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Water is quoted as a key tool for adequate delivery of maternal and child healthcare. According to the World Health Organisation, quoting the United Nations secretary-general, Antonio Guterres, “Water, sanitation and hygiene services in health facilities are the most basic requirements of infection prevention and control, and of quality care. They are fundamental to respecting the

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Kwara State: Rogue police officers prey on okada riders and youths, extortion leaves lives in peril

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                                                                                                                                                          An extortion scene In Kwara State, the scourge of police extortion continues to plague the lives of okada riders and youths. The situation has become so dire that many are left wondering if the police are truly serving to protect or merely preying on the vulnerable. Several cases of extortion have been recorded in

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Kanempress Digital Hub’s landmark visit: Bridging innovation with heritage

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A significant gesture underscoring its commitment to both technological advancement and cultural preservation, Kanempress Digital Hub recently concluded a transformative two-day training session before embarking on a notable visit to His Eminence, the Shehu of Borno, Alhaji (Dr) Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai El-Kanemi,CFR and the National Museum Maiduguri. This important journey highlights the organisation’s dedication

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Use investigative reports to expose bad governance in South East – Stakeholders to journalists

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Journalists in the South East have been challenged to use a credible and investigative system of reporting to expose the wrong actions of state governments in the region and to always engender good governance. These were contained in the lectures delivered by guest speakers during a one-day training workshop organised for journalists in Umuahia, Abia

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INVESTIGATION: From safe havens to ghost towns: How workers battle to maintain healthcare amidst insecurity in Niger

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In January 2024, Nancy Yakubu, a dedicated Community Health Extension Worker (CHEW) in Shiroro local government area (LGA), made a heart-wrenching decision. After narrowly escaping an ambush by terrorists on the road to Zumba within Shiroro, the health workers sought a transfer to the ostensibly safer Gwada Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) within Shiroro. Her journey

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INVESTIGATION: Kwara Primary healthcare centres in shambles: Pregnant women walk miles for care, give birth at home

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It was a cloudy morning with a light drizzle when this reporter arrived at the house of Sa’adu Jimoh, in Odo-Ode, Asa Local Government Area (LGA) of Kwara State. His home was filled with mourners who gathered to console him after the recent passing of his grandson on June 3, 2024. In this report, Buhari

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Media roundtable participants seek more attention to audit reports

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Participants at a media roundtable in Lagos have highlighted the importance of consistent reportage of the statutory government audit reports at federal, state and local government levels. The participants, comprising 40 editors, gathered at the Third FrontFoot Media Roundtable to discuss “The Nexus Between Media and Government Accountability”. A communique, made available to newsmen on

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Wole Soyinka Centre/Albarka FM holds one-day town hall meeting on community development in Kwara

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Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism in collaboration with Albarka 89.9 FM, Ganmo, Kwara State on Tuesday 20th of August, organised a one-day sensitisation program on community development in the state. The participants which drawn from various communities and representatives of civil society organisations in the state were sensitised on the role of the community

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Media Rights Agenda expresses concern over use of free emails by government officials contrary to policy

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Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has expressed concern over the continued widespread use of free email services by numerous government officials for conducting official business in violation of government policy, saying the practice poses significant risks to national security, data privacy, and the integrity of government operations. In a statement issued in Lagos by its Programme

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INVESTIGATION: Kwara court facilities crumble under neglect; FOI non-existent

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The enticing aroma of bean cakes, fondly known as Akara, filled the entrance of the building Afon community regards as the Court. The bean cake vendor, commonly called Iya Alakara, operates just outside the open structure, beside the tarred road—a popular spot for small food businesses like hers. Several goats lounged peacefully in the shade

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Abuja health services, women with disabilities recount ordeals

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Discrimination against Persons With Disabilities (PWDs),in healthcare centres can lead to unequal access to healthcare services. In spite of the passage of the Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (prohibition) Act, PWDs still find it difficult to access healthcare with ease. The challenges or discrimination often begins with medical personnel lack of knowledge about PWDs, no provision

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INVESTIGATIVE REPORT: Kwara students still defecate in open spaces despite alleged 5 million naira toilet project

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Students at Suban Schools in Kwara State are still defecating in open spaces despite the presence of a reportedly five-to-six million naira toilet project. The project aimed to eradicate open defecation and improve sanitation within the school. However, students are still observed using open areas and other parts of the school premises for their needs.

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N65 million water project falls short: Kwara rural communities remain thirsty

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On a sweltering July afternoon in Ijagbo, a community within Kwara State’s Oyun Local Government Area, the sky hung heavy with clouds poised to unleash a torrent of rain. But for Usman Adam, a resident of the small hamlet of Gaa Adamu, the looming downpour offered little comfort. His furrowed brow betrayed a deeper concern

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Kanem Press trains journalists, stakeholders on preserving culture for economic growth

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Kanem Press Digital Hub has trained young journalists from various organisations and stakeholders on culture preservation for economic development. The two-day training was held at the Armani Event Centre in Maiduguri. Facilitators of the training include the Dean of the School of Postgraduate Studies at the University of Maiduguri, Prof. Yakubu Mukhtar, who presented on

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Inability of OAU management to produce students’ ID cards made many to miss exam.

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Identity cards are an indispensable item for students within and outside any campus. This is because of its multi-various values. It serves as a gateway to various services students may need. Beyond serving as a form of identification, it offers safety and privileges within and off campus. Student ID cards provide students with a sense

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Workshop tasks journalists to promote good governance using investigative journalism

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Journalists have been tasked to promote good governance through investigative journalism. This was the emphasis of a one-day media training workshop on Investigative Journalism, Inclusive Development and Accountability organised by National Point Forward Communication Ltd in collaboration with the Wole Soyinka Centre For Investigative Journalism and MacArthur Foundation. The workshop was held at New Point

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Traders in Kwara State demand enhanced benefits for tax compliance

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Investigation has revealed that not less than 18 fire incidents have occurred in the last five years in different markets in Kwara State. The inferno left in its trail anguish, sorrow, losses and disappointment. The head of department (HOD), media and publicity of the Kwara State Fire Service, Hassan Adekunle, on behalf of the director

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How sinkholes poses threat to houses, economic activities in Tassa community

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For over 15 years, residents of Tassa village in Dawakin Kudu Local Government Area, Local Government Area in Kano, have been battling with activities of dredging and excavation resulting to degradation and, soil contamination, deforestation, coastal erosion, property damage, loss of aquatic biodiversity, ecological destabilisation, and sinkholes. Sinkhole is a situation where a hole is

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Challenges of combining motherhood and schooling in Lagos State University

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In 2019, a study was conducted  by Ogundiji and his team to explore the challenges faced by students who are nursing mothers and the support system available to them as they bear the weighty task of balancing academic activities and motherhood responsibilities.  This study identified gaps in the provisions made available by Nigerian universities, a

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