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Ignorance of FOI Act fueling ridiculous responses in Plateau

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The Freedom of Information Act, 2011 when deployed, ought to make public records and information more accessible to an interested Nigerian who requires such. The Act also protects serving public officers from negative consequences if they on request disclose certain official information without the unnecessary bottleneck associated with getting such information. The FOI Act forbids […]

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After Stallion Times report, Kano begins payment of N6b for retirees gratuities

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Kano State Governor Abba Kabir has begun the payment of N6 billion in gratuities and death benefits to 6,000 pensioners in the state. The Governor made this known on Saturday when he inaugurated the payment at a grand ceremony held at the Coronation Hall, Government House in Kano. This is coming three months after a

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Damasak: From despair to hope, the tale of an agric town hit by Boko Haram, striving to get back on its feet

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Iliyasu, Habib and Hassana were very brilliant school kids known for their dexterity at memorising mathematical formulas. Their father Mallam Moh (Neptune Prime chose to conceal his identity for security reasons), was a social worker in one of the health centres in Damasak. Knowing the importance of modern education, he left no stone unturned in

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Wole Soyinka Centre /Albarka FM holds one-day media round table on journalism ethics and information fact-checking

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The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) in collaboration with Albarka 89.9 FM, Ganmo, Kwara State on Wednesday organised a one-day media round table on ‘Media law & ethics concept, principles and practices and fact-checking as a tool for investigative journalism,’ ‘Its impact on good governance and accountability’ with participants drawn from media organizations

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VIDEO: Nigerians lambast lawmakers over purchase of SUVs and other luxury vehicles

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Nigerians have continued to castigate federal lawmakers over their decision to purchase over 300 Special Utility Vehicles, SUVs estimated at about N58billion. In this video by Rahma Oladosu, the anchor of the Economy on the Street programme of the Economic Confidential, Nigerians came hard on the members of the National Assembly for being insensitive on

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Leaves and Worms: Capacity training on investigative journalism

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AD4TVRadio continued training for investigative journalists environs under the Collaborative Media Engagement for Development, Inclusivity and Accountability (The Collaborative Media Project) of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ). This multi-level intervention for media independence and government accountability is funded by the MacArthur Foundation.

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How corrupt practices mar distribution of fertiliser to farmers in North-west Nigeria

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In 2018, the Kano State Ministry of Works, Housing, and Transport released N20,179,800 million to Kano Agricultural Supply Company (KASCO) for the provision and supply of three trucks carrying 600 pieces of fertiliser at a cost of N6,105 each in Gabasawa and Garko Local Government Areas. Kano Constituency Project document (2018) Each fertiliser truck cost

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UNODC’s Stolpe, MacArthur’s Shettima, donors, CSOs unite in Abuja for 2023 behavioral change conference

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The MacArthur Foundation’s Behavioral Change Cohort has announced the upcoming Anti-Corruption Conference and Exhibition 2023, themed “Fostering a Corruption-Free Nigeria.” Set to take place on November 15th at D-Serene Exclusive Hotel in Abuja. The conference aims to provide a collaborative platform to address and mitigate the issue of corruption in Nigeria. The event is expected

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A tale of two cities: The decayed and neglected roads of FCT’s working class settlements

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Following the decision of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to award contracts for the resurfacing of existing and well macadamised roads inside the city of Abuja, NATIONAL RECORD took a tour of the condition of road infrastructure in satellite towns of the FCT inhabited mainly by the working class and

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Leaves and Worms: Capacity training on investigative journalism EP 9

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AD4TVRadio continued training for investigative journalists in Abuja and its environs under the Collaborative Media Engagement for Development, Inclusivity and Accountability (The Collaborative Media Project) of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ). This multi-level intervention for media independence and government accountability is funded by the MacArthur Foundation.

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MRA calls for protection of journalists during off-cycle elections in Bayelsa, Imo, Kogi states

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Media Rights Agenda (MRA) on Friday called on Federal and State Governments as well as law enforcement and security agencies to take adequate measures to protect journalists and other media workers during this weekend’s off-cycle elections in Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi States, saying their role in providing information about the electoral process is critical in

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55 University of Ibadan Campus Journalists trained on “Reporting for impact”

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The media industry has become an industry for all. Technology makes this easy but the real professionals are few. There are basic skills that set professionals apart. In many cases, the quality of story and report produced always betray the quacks from those who understand that there are ethics and professional demand for every impactful

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How lack of electricity worsens insecurity and healthcare delivery in terror-ravaged Zamfara communities

How lack of electricity worsens insecurity and healthcare delivery in terror-ravaged Zamfara communities

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When electric poles were first erected in Ajiyawa community four years ago, residents thought their years of blackouts were about to end. Night raids are what bandits use as cover to attack the community, and the local clinic was nearly out of service due to a power cut, so the possibility of having electricity supply

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Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism trains CMEDIA partners on cyber-security, safety, mental health, avoiding legal pitfalls

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The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) organised a two-day capacity building on safety and security for journalists from the 26 media organisations under the Collaborative Media Engagement for Development, Inclusivity and Accountability (CMEDIA) project. The training designed to improve the overall cyber safety, digital security and personal safety of journalists became necessary amid

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Africa Centre for Development Journalism 2023 Inequalities Reporting Fellowship commences with 12 journalists

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The 2023 Inequalities Reporting Fellowship of the Africa Centre for Development Journalism (ACDJ) has commenced with a 2-day training workshop held on Monday 6 and Tuesday 7 November 2023 with 12 journalists participating. The entire fellowship entails the two-day training, mentorship and implementation of a special fellowship report on a range of inequality themes having received

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Meningitis outbreak: Jigawa residents pay the price for government’s healthcare failure

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One morning in December 2022, Dauda Umaru’s two children, Umaru and Habibu, suddenly woke up with fever and severe headache. They couldn’t even turn their necks around. In Dungundun, Umaru’s community in Sule-Tankarkar local government area in Jigawa State, there is no hospital. So, he rushed them to the Danladi Basic Health Clinic, located in

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Fact check report: Brekete Family’s claim about HPV vaccine’s effects on girls, fertility misleading

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The claim by the host of Brekete family radio programme, Ahmed Isah aka ‘Ordinary President’, that the Human Papilloma Virus, HPV, vaccine is harmful and targeted at depopulation lacks evidence and is misleading, a PRNigeria fact-check has discovered. The Ordinary President, in a video clip during a live broadcast of his popular Brekete family programme

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MRA calls on President Tinubu to ensure journalists’ safety and punish perpetrators of attacks

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Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has called on President Bola Tinubu to make a clear commitment to ensure the safety of journalists in Nigeria and bring an end to impunity for crimes against journalists by ensuring that Government officials and non-state actors who attack journalists are appropriately punished in accordance with the law. MRA’s Executive Director,

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Green Village, tech accountability, spark fresh ideas at MacArthur annual grantees meeting

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The 2023 MacArthur Foundation Annual Grantees meeting, which was held on Tuesday, 31 October 2023 in Abuja will remain indelible in the minds of participants for a long time. The presence of the Foundation’s President, Professor John Palfrey, and his team from Chicago was a clear demonstration of the commitment of the commitment to realising

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