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Isiguzo wants justice for journalist killed in Lesotho
Comrade Chris Isiguzo, the President of the Congress of African Journalists (CAJ) has condemned the killing of a radio journalist in Lesotho describing it as “a brazen onslaught on press freedom,”
He stated this while speaking at the 2nd African Media Conference in Lusaka, Zambia and called on the authorities in Lesotho to urgently investigate the killing and punish the perpetrators.
“We call on the authorities in Lesotho to urgently and exhaustively investigate the killing of the journalist and punish the perpetrators. Killing of journalists for doing their work is unacceptable, and lack of state action on such cases emboldens the enemies of press freedom.”
Isiguzo who is also the President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ),
congratulated UNESCO and African Union for their commitment to press freedom and working in partnership with continental media organizations in rallying partners and mobilizing resources.
He said- “We laud the demonstrated commitment by UNESCO and the AU, and indeed all the respective organizations that made the Lusaka media convention successful and memorable. The resolutions provide us with a clear road map for action on securing press freedom in Africa,”
He assured all international and African partners of CAJ’s commitment to working closely with industry players to ensure the agenda of improving press freedom and advocacy for the realization of all other rights provided for under AU Agenda 2063 and international conventions are realized.
The CAJ President called for greater solidarity and commitment from all African media and journalists organizations saying only determined and all-inclusive efforts by all players would yield the desired results and strengthen the African Media Convention and other related initiatives.
“We congratulate the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) for securing the hosting of the 3rd African Media Convention and commit to mobilizing our more than 30 affiliate unions and associations to support and attend the convention in Ghana next year as part of rallying the journalists in the continent for this noble agenda.” Said the CAJ President.
It would be recalled that a popular radio presenter with Tsenolo FM in Maseru, Lesotho’s capital, Ralikonnelo Joki was gunned down on May 14 as he left the studio for his home.
No arrests have been made so far.
Myesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, has sacked the Acting Executive Chairman of the Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service, FCT-IRS, Mr Michael Ango, of his duties.
The announcement was contained in a statement late Friday by the minister’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka.
The statement added that the decision takes immediate effect.
Olayinka said the minister directed the most senior official of the FCT-IRS to immediately assume leadership of the agency
“The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has sacked the Acting Executive Chairman of the Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service, Mr Michael Ango,” he stated.
He added that “the most senior official of the FCT-IRS has been directed to take over the running of the revenue agency with immediate effect.”
The statement did not provide reasons for the removal.
15 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, have left the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for the All Progressives Congress, APC.
Amaewhule disclosed the lawmakers’ decision during Friday’s plenary, attributing their defection to what he called a “clear division” within the PDP.
“Distinguished colleagues, very happily, let me announce that your Speaker has decided, and has indeed written to my ward chairman of my decision, to leave the PDP. APC is my new party,” Amaewhule said.
Amaewhule’s Deputy, Dumle Maol, is one of the 16 lawmakers that joined APC as well.
All the lawmakers, who have jumped ship, are core loyalists of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Chief Nyesom Wike.
The Central Bank of Nigeria,has rolled out a new framework ito expedite handling of fraud accusations and refund victims.
Customers must report suspected fraudulent transactions within 72 hours under this draft guideline, and financial institutions have 16 working days to look into the matter and repay money.
The action comes in the wake of a dramatic increase in banking sector fraud.
According to data from the Financial Institutions Training Center, losses in the first quarter of 2025 increased to ₦3.29 billion, a startling 603 percent increase over the previous year. In the same time frame, reported cases also increased to 12,347.
The November 26, 2025, proposed regulations seek to improve bank accountability, expedite reimbursements, and boost prevention.
Director of the Financial Policy and Regulation Department Rita Sike signed the circular, which describes stricter regulations intended to prevent fraud before it occurs.
The apex bank’s ongoing fight against financial fraud has advanced with the adoption of this guidance. To enhance cooperation between operators, it established the Nigeria Electronic Fraud Forum in 2011.
It directed banks to establish specialized fraud bureaus four years later. By requiring BVN or NIN for account opening, it reinforced Know Your Customer checks in 2023.
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