In a significant legal victory for the BBC—pending a potential appeal—a Florida judge has ruled that President Donald Trump must hand over key financial records. The order, issued by U.S. Magistrate Judge Enjoliqué Lett, compels the release of financial data from the Donald J. Trump Revocable Trust. The documents are central to the broadcaster’s defense against the president’s $10 billion defamation lawsuit. According to a BBC report;”A judge in Florida has ruled President Donald Trump must hand over financial records sought by the BBC as it defends itself in his…
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World PR Day: How Strategic PR Secures National Progress — Lagos NIPR Chair, Samuel Ayetutu
In commemoration of World Public Relations Day 2026, the Chairman of the NIPR Lagos State Chapter, Dr. Samuel Ayetutu, has congratulated PR practitioners across Nigeria, with special recognition to members of the Lagos Chapter. He urged professionals to champion strategic communication as a vital catalyst for nation-building, peaceful coexistence, and sustainable development. In a statement released on Thursday by the NIPR Lagos Chapter Public Relations Officer, Dr. Oguchukwu Okeke, the Chapter Chairman, Dr. Samuel Ayetutu, described this year’s theme, “The Golden Age of Strategic PR,” as both timely and instructive.…
FG Capacity for Infrastructure Finance Strengthened by New Tax Laws, Says Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said the harmonised tax laws will strengthen the finances of the federal government’s to fund infrastructure and other National developmental programs. He made this known during his new year speech, Tinubu said 2026 marks a critical phase in implementing the country’s tax reforms, designed to build a fair, competitive, and robust fiscal foundation for Nigeria. Tinubu further emphasised that the reforms are not about raising taxes, but about creating a structural reset, driving harmonisation and strengthening the social contract. He announced that the new tax legislation,…
Christmas: Bauchi First Lady Reinforces Religious Harmony, Women’s Leadership
By Bashir Hassan Abubakar The First Lady of Bauchi State, Dr. Hajiya Aisha Bala Mohammed (Sarauniyar Bauchi), has hosted a Christmas Dinner and Gifts Presentation for Christian political appointees and wives of key government officials across the state. The event brought together Christian women serving in various political and leadership capacities, including wives of commissioners, members of the Bauchi State House of Assembly, and local government chairmen. The gathering was marked by an atmosphere of unity, appreciation, and mutual respect. Speaking at the event, Dr. Aisha Bala Mohammed urged the…
Shippers’ Council Elevates Maritime Standards; Recognizes Media as Strategic Partners in Blue Economy Growth
The Executive Secretary/CEO of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Akutah Pius Ukeyima, Esq, MON, FCILT, Ph.D has solidified the agency’s commitment to modernizing maritime trade. This vision of enhanced efficiency, complete transparency, and global competitiveness is actively driven and supported by objective and strategic media coverage within the sector. As the Port Economic Regulator, the NSC is committed to achieving world-class efficiency across the nation’s maritime gateways. Dr. Akutah highlighted the media’s indispensable role in this transformation, noting that journalists are vital for informing stakeholders, shaping public discourse, and upholding…
Streets of Bauchi Come Alive as Fitness Clubs Hold Annual Grand Walk
By Bashir Hassan Abubakar Thousands of fitness enthusiasts on Saturday, December 13, 2025, thronged major streets of Bauchi metropolis for the 7th Annual Grand Walk organised by the Bauchi State Coalition of Physical Fitness Clubs (APFCB), reinforcing advocacy for healthy living and social cohesion. The event recorded a massive turnout of fitness clubs operating across the state, alongside the participation of high-profile dignitaries, including the Bauchi State Deputy Governor, His Excellency Mohammed Auwal Jatau; federal lawmakers; the Speaker and members of the Bauchi State House of Assembly; commissioners; as well…
Dignitaries Gather in Ikeja as Ex-Shippers Council Director’s Daughter Weds; Chairman Stresses: ” Only God Holds Key to Successful Marriage.’’
The marriage of Motunrayo, daughter of former Nigerian Shippers’ Council Director of Finance and Administration (DFA) Mr. Erward Olusoji Ajia, drew a distinguished assembly of professionals to Marcellania’s Place in Ikeja on Saturday, November 6. The high-profile event temporarily paused traffic along the busy Isaac Jones Street as guests from across Nigeria and abroad arrived for the ceremony. Mr. Ajia, a professional and renowned chartered accountant, retired from the Council in 2017 after more than two decades of dedicated service (1995–2016). During the ceremony, the Chairman of the Occasion, Pastor…
J4PD Seeks Ethical, Compassionate GBV Reporting
By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar As the world prepares for the 2025 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, media-focused Civil Society Organization, Journalists for Public Health and Development Initiative (J4PD), has urged journalists nationwide to follow GBV cases through to their logical conclusion to ensure justice is served. J4PD stressed that beyond reporting arrests, journalists must monitor court proceedings, trials and eventual convictions to help deter perpetrators and reinforce survivors’ confidence in the justice system. The organisation also appealed for empathy in GBV reportage, emphasising compassion and ethical sensitivity when…
Scoresheets and Rankings Unpack Esther’s Winning Performance in FOMI 2025
The host of FAME 2025, Sylvester Obasi, has released a statement concerning the just-concluded award, titled “Scoresheet, Statistics, Rankings Reveal How Esther Won FOMI 2025,” which reads ’’Her path to the FOMI 2025 crown wasn’t guaranteed, but a steady ascent up the rankings is revealed in the scoresheets, marking a journey of quiet determination.” The recently concluded Face of Maritime International (FOMI) contest may have come and gone, but statistics and figures from the final score sheet have revealed a detailed breakdown of performances across the seven contestants who represented…
US Embassy Assures Nigerians of Continued Visa, Passport Services.
The US government, the United States Embassy in Nigeria on Wednesday, October 1st assured that visa and passport services will continue. The announcement comes as many citizens expressed concern that the shutdown in Washington could extend to visa processing, student travel plans, and other consular services in Nigeria. “Due to the lapse in appropriations, this X account will not be updated regularly until full operations resume, with the exception of urgent safety and security information. “At this time, scheduled passport and visa transit services in the United States and at…