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NAEMPON Honours Aify Global Chairman Dr Athan Nwagu, Who Calls for Ethical and Responsible Broadcasting
The Chairman of Aify Global, Chief Engr Dr Athan Ifeanyichukwu Nwagu, has been honoured with the Great Achiever Award by the National Association of Electronic Media Presenters of Nigeria, NAEMPON, in recognition of his service to humanity, philanthropy, and support to the media industry.
The award was presented during the 4th Anniversary Celebration of NAEMPON held on Friday at Rockview Hotel Owerri, where media practitioners, stakeholders, and dignitaries gathered to celebrate commitment to public service and media advancement.
While presenting the award, the President of NAEMPON, Amb Jerry Osuji, described Dr Nwagu as a strong supporter of media development and a consistent promoter of human empowerment. He noted that the association honored him because of his contributions to the growth of electronic broadcasting in Nigeria and his continued assistance to the less privileged.
Osuji commended Dr Nwagu for his charitable works, leadership qualities, and encouragement to media professionals, stressing that NAEMPON appreciates individuals who use their influence and resources for the benefit of society.
In his response, Dr Nwagu thanked the leaders and members of NAEMPON for recognizing his commitment to humanity and development. He stated that the award would further motivate him to increase his humanitarian activities and strengthen his partnership with media practitioners.
He said the award is a call for greater service, adding that he is committed to doing more to promote human welfare, support the media, and contribute to the improvement of the state.
Dr Nwagu, who described broadcasting as a powerful tool in shaping society, urged media practitioners to uphold ethics, truth, and objectivity in their reports. He warned against spreading false or inflammatory information, especially through social media, which he said can be harmful to peace and stability.
He advised broadcasters to stand by the truth, avoid misleading content, and ensure that the media continues to inform, educate, and entertain the public responsibly.
The event ended with applause and commendation for the Aify Global Chairman, whose contributions to philanthropy and media development continue to earn national recognition.
The United States Mission in Nigeria has condemned the k!lling of more than 200 civilians in recent attacks on communities in Kwara State.
Recall that terrorists launched de@dly attacks on Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of the state on Tuesday night, k!lling unsuspecting citizens.
It was gathered that the gunmen invaded the villages, opened fire on residents and burned homes.
According to reports, the de@th toll from the unfortunate incident hit 200 on Thursday night.
Reacting, the US Mission Nigeria condemned the k!lling via a post on its official X handle.
The post reads, “The United States condemns the horrific attack in Kwara state in Nigeria, which claimed the lives of more than 160 people, with the de@th toll still unconfirmed and many still unaccounted for.
“We express our deepest condolences to the families of those affected by this senseless violence.
“We welcome President Tinubu’s order to deploy security forces to protect villages in the area and his directive to federal and state officials to provide aid to the community and bring the perpetrators of this atrocity to justice.”
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“I’ll never settle for a barber, yahoo boy or a poor man” — nail tech’s list of men she says she can’t marry sparks reactions online
A Nigerian nail technician has set social media talking after openly listing the kind of men she says she can never settle for.
In a now-viral post, she stated clearly that she refuses to “settle for less” and went on to mention professions and traits she considers a no-go area.
According to her, she can never settle for a barber, an aza man, a yahoo boy, a mechanic, an actor, a laundry man, a hype man, or a plumber. She also added that she wouldn’t marry a man with a high body count or a poor man.
The Nigeria Police Force INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB), Abuja has successfully repatriated the sum of Twenty-Three Thousand United States Dollars ($23,000) recovered from an international romance scammer to the victim in The Cayman Islands.
A statement from CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, spokesperson of the force, says the repatriation followed a request received from the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service seeking assistance of the INTERPOL NCB Abuja to investigate a Nigerian national, Achufusi Obioma Ikenna, who defrauded a resident of the Cayman Islands through an online romance scam.
‘’Acting on the request, INTERPOL NCB Abuja conducted discreet, intelligence-led investigations which led to the arrest of the suspect and the recovery of the sum of $23,000.
Following the completion of all necessary documentation and in collaboration with international partners, the recovered funds were formally handed over to the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service, through the British High Commission in Abuja, represented by Mr. Shaun McLeary, for secure delivery to the victim.’’
Hundeyin added that the suspect will be arraigned at the conclusion of investigation.
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