Robert Imoh, Author at Freedom Online

UniAbuja Graduates 17,200 Students, Honours Odili, Others at Convocation

Robert Imoh — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:17:33 +0000

The University of Abuja, recently renamed Yakubu Gowon University, has graduated over 17,200 students across multiple academic sessions during its combined convocation ceremony held in Abuja. The event also featured the conferment of honorary doctorate degrees on three distinguished Nigerians, including Paul Odili, Prof. Yusuf Ali (SAN), and Emmanuel Iza, in recognition of their contributions […]

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NGX Chairman Calls for Balanced Regulation to Boost Digital Assets in Nigeria

Robert Imoh — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:10:30 +0000

The Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group)has emphasised the importance of balanced regulation and stakeholder collaboration to support the growth of digital assets trading and investment in Nigeria. Speaking at the 2026 Investment Advisers and Portfolio Managers’ Conference in Lagos, NGX Chairman, Dr Umaru Kwairanga highlighted the need to create a stable and forward-looking regulatory environment […]

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FCCPC Denies Ban on Airtime Borrowing and Data Advance Services in Nigeria

Robert Imoh — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:04:40 +0000

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has clarified that it has not prohibited airtime borrowing or data advance services in Nigeria. In an official statement released in Abuja, FCCPC spokesperson and Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu, dismissed reports suggesting that such services had been banned, describing them as inaccurate and misleading. Ijagwu […]

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UTME 2026: JAMB Reports Minimal Issues, Warns Candidates Against Exam Fraud

Robert Imoh — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:57:55 +0000

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has reported a largely smooth conduct of the ongoing 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), with only minor disruptions recorded nationwide. Speaking during a monitoring visit to Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres in Oyo State, the JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, said the examination process has been successful across […]

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NEMA Warns Lagos Residents of High Flood Risk, Urges Immediate Precautions

Robert Imoh — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:51:55 +0000

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has urged residents of Lagos State to take proactive steps to reduce the impact of flooding as the 2026 rainy season approaches. In a statement issued in Lagos, the Head of NEMA Lagos Operations, Mohammed Olatunde, said the warning follows the 2026 Annual Flood Outlook released by the Nigeria […]

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UN Welcomes Strait of Hormuz Reopening Amid Middle East Ceasefire

Robert Imoh — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:25:37 +0000

The United Nations has welcomed Iran’s decision to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping, describing it as a positive development amid ongoing ceasefire efforts in the Middle East. UN Secretary-General António Guterres, through his spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric, said the move could help reduce tensions and restore stability in the region. The UN reiterated […]

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NDPC Probes Alleged Data Breach at Corporate Affairs Commission

Robert Imoh — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:20:20 +0000

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has launched an investigation into a suspected data breach involving the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), raising concerns about the security of sensitive government databases. The development was confirmed in Abuja by Mr Babatunde Bamigboye, Head of Legal, Enforcement and Regulations at the NDPC, who said the probe is being […]

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NSCDC Rescues 15-Year-Old Girl from Trafficking Attempt to Libya

Robert Imoh — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:21:08 +0000

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, has rescued a 15-year-old girl from an alleged human trafficking attempt to Libya. The rescue operation was confirmed in Abuja by the NSCDC spokesperson, Monica Ojobi, who disclosed that the minor was found in the custody of a 46-year-old suspect in Kwali […]

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Family Planning Reduces Maternal Deaths by 30%, Health Officials Say

Robert Imoh — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:59:53 +0000

Health authorities have highlighted the significant impact of family planning on reducing maternal mortality, noting a 30 percent global decline linked to improved access and awareness. The Head of Family Planning at the Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH), Mr Alex Ugochukwu, made this known during an official visit to the Anambra State Primary Healthcare Development […]

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JAMB to Reschedule UTME for Candidates Affected by Technical Glitches

Robert Imoh — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:43:34 +0000

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has assured candidates affected by technical disruptions during the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) that they will be rescheduled for new exam dates and centres. The board said the measure is aimed at ensuring that no registered candidate is denied the opportunity to sit for the nationwide […]

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Iran Rejects Ceasefire, Calls for Permanent End to Middle East Conflicts

Robert Imoh — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:45:56 +0000

Iran has reiterated its demand for a permanent resolution to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, dismissing the idea of short-term ceasefires. Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh made the position clear while speaking to journalists at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF 2026) in Türkiye, an event hosted under the leadership of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. […]

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DSS Explains Arrest of Man Who Threatened Abuja Schools in Court

Robert Imoh — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:40:58 +0000

An operative of the Department of State Services (DSS) has provided detailed testimony in court on how a suspect accused of threatening attacks on schools in Abuja was apprehended. The operative, Michael Jego, appeared before the Federal High Court in Abuja as the first prosecution witness in the ongoing trial of John Agbo, who is […]

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Ijaw Traditional Rulers Declare April 13 INC Election Invalid

Robert Imoh — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:34:16 +0000

The Conference of Ijaw Traditional Rulers and Elders (CITRE) has declared that no legitimate election of the Ijaw National Congress (INC) took place on April 13, 2026. Chairman of CITRE, King Bubaraye Dakolo, made this known during a press briefing in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, stating that the process violated established guidelines. Dakolo explained that the […]

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Olubadan Urges Government to Deliver Benefits of Taxes to Citizens

Robert Imoh — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:10:13 +0000

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has urged governments at all levels to ensure that citizens experience visible improvements from the taxes they pay. The monarch made this appeal in Ibadan during a courtesy visit by the leadership of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN), emphasizing the importance of accountability in public […]

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IMF Warns Rising Transport Costs Are Fueling Nigeria’s Cost-of-Living Crisis

Robert Imoh — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:04:35 +0000

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised concerns over Nigeria’s worsening cost-of-living crisis, linking it to rising transportation expenses that are driving food inflation across the country. Speaking at the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington D.C., Abebe Selassie, Director of the IMF’s African Department, highlighted the growing economic pressure on Nigerian households. He explained […]

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