Robert Imoh, Author at Freedom Online

Umahi Declares Benin-Asaba Road Concessionaire Lacks Capacity, Seeks New Contractor

Robert Imoh — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:24:13 +0000

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has called for a change in the management of the Benin section of the Benin-Asaba Expressway, saying the current concessionaire lacks the technical capacity to complete the project. Umahi made the statement during a stakeholders’ meeting in Benin with the Benin-Asaba Expressway Concession Company (BAECC), where he expressed concern […]

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Lagos Trains Rice Millers on Biofortification to Boost Food Security and Nutrition

Robert Imoh — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:18:42 +0000

The Lagos State Government has trained rice millers and regulatory officials on rice biofortification as part of efforts to improve food security, enhance nutrition and raise the quality of locally produced rice. The training programme, organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems, was held at Imota on Thursday. The initiative focused […]

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Edo Government Raises Alarm as Incest Accounts for 60% of Child Abuse Cases

Robert Imoh — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:05:06 +0000

The Edo State Government has raised concerns over the increasing number of child abuse cases involving family members, revealing that incest accounts for a significant proportion of reported cases handled by the state Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development. The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Eugenia Abdallah, said about 60 per cent […]

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Walson-Jack Hands Over as Abel Enitan Takes Over as Nigeria’s Head of Civil Service

Robert Imoh — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:55:18 +0000

The outgoing Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs Didi Walson-Jack, has formally transferred leadership of Nigeria’s Federal Civil Service to her successor, Mr Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan, with a call for sustained commitment to ongoing reforms. The handover ceremony took place in Abuja on Thursday, marking the end of Walson-Jack’s tenure and […]

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Dotun Oladipo Dies at 56: IMPCMS Pays Tribute to Veteran Nigerian Journalist

Robert Imoh — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:48:25 +0000

The Innovative Media Partners Cooperative Multipurpose Society (IMPCMS) has expressed sadness over the death of its pioneer President, Mr Dotun Oladipo, describing his passing as a major loss to Nigeria’s media community. Oladipo, who died on Tuesday in Lagos at the age of 56, was remembered by the cooperative as a visionary leader who contributed […]

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Anambra PDP Chairman Chidi Chidebe Resigns Over Internal Party Crisis

Robert Imoh — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:41:43 +0000

The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Anambra State, Dr Chidi Chidebe, has resigned from his position, citing prolonged internal disagreements and unresolved challenges within the party. Chidebe’s resignation takes effect from August 27, 2027, according to a letter he addressed to the Chairman of the PDP Interim National Working Committee. The former […]

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NISMA Launches Digital Peace Ambassadors to Fight Fake News Ahead of 2027 Elections

Robert Imoh — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:16:58 +0000

The Nigerian Institute of Social Media Analysts (NISMA) has identified Nigeria’s digital environment as a critical front in the fight against misinformation, fake news and hate speech, especially ahead of the 2027 general elections. The institute made the declaration during the launch of the National Digital Peace Ambassadors (NDPA), a platform designed to encourage responsible […]

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NFF Adidas Deal: Nigeria Secures $8.5 Million Annual Kit Sponsorship

Robert Imoh — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:06:22 +0000

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has secured a major kit sponsorship agreement with global sportswear company Adidas valued at $8.5 million annually. The deal will see Adidas provide financial support and official playing kits for Nigeria’s national teams as part of efforts to strengthen the commercial value of Nigerian football. Former NFF President Ibrahim Gusau […]

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Sani Usman Tribute to Dotun Oladipo: Late Nigerian Journalist’s Media Legacy Honoured

Robert Imoh — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:12:11 +0000

Retired Brigadier-General Sani Usman has described late journalist and publisher Dotun Oladipo as a highly respected professional whose contributions strengthened Nigeria’s media industry. Usman, a former Director of Army Public Relations, expressed his condolences following the death of Oladipo, who was the publisher of The Eagle Online. Oladipo died on Tuesday in Lagos at the […]

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UN Renews Justice Demand 15 Years After Abuja Headquarters Bombing

Robert Imoh — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:51:34 +0000

The United Nations (UN) has renewed its call for justice for victims of the 2011 bombing of its headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria, saying the passage of 15 years has not weakened its commitment to ensuring that those responsible are held accountable. (Peoples Gazette Nigeria) The attack, which occurred on August 26, 2011, targeted the United […]

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Nasarawa Governor Sule Orders Probe Into Alleged Diversion of Hospital Equipment

Robert Imoh — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:25:44 +0000

The Governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule, has directed the Commissioner for Health to investigate allegations involving the reported diversion of medical equipment donated to Umaisha General Hospital. The directive followed a viral video in which Mr Ibrahim Sa’ad, a member representing Ugya/Umaisha Constituency in the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, alleged that orthopaedic mattresses […]

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ASUU Declares Indefinite Strike at Plateau University Over Unresolved Issues

Robert Imoh — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:22:00 +0000

The Plateau University chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has commenced an indefinite strike over unresolved welfare and institutional demands. The Chairman of the union in the university, Dr Vincent Choji, announced the industrial action in a statement issued on Wednesday in Jos. Choji said the decision followed a congress meeting held […]

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WCC Urges Nigerians to Reject Division, Promote Peace Ahead of 2027 Elections

Robert Imoh — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:17:39 +0000

The General Secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC), Prof. Jerry Pillay, has called on Nigerians to reject messages that promote division and work towards peaceful coexistence between Christians and Muslims ahead of the 2027 general elections. Pillay made the call during a consultative meeting with church leaders and ecumenical stakeholders in Abuja on […]

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Abuja Kidney Sale Report: Police Say No Such Case Has Been Reported

Robert Imoh — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:13:50 +0000

The Nigeria Police Force, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that it received and confirmed allegations of kidney sales involving young people in Nyanya, Abuja. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, made the clarification in a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday. According to Adeh, the […]

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NPFL Gets $7.5m Boost as Euromatch Becomes League Title Sponsor

Robert Imoh — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:10:16 +0000

European sports entertainment company Euromatch has announced a $7.5 million investment to sponsor the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) over a three-year period. The partnership, which will see Euromatch provide $2.5 million annually, was unveiled during a ceremony in Abuja where the company was officially introduced as the title sponsor of the league. Group Chairman […]

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