FR. DZUNGWE @DECADE: Tribute on faithful vocation and visionary action in priesthood by Iornumbe Stanislaus - Commentary@ITREALMS

The Catholic Church in Nigeria, and indeed the global Christian community, is united in joyful celebration as Rev. Fr. Simon Peter Msughter Dzungwe, S.C., marks the 10th anniversary of his priestly ordination.

A dedicated member of the Congregation of the Servants of Charity (the Guanellians), this milestone is more than a chronological marker; it is a profound testament to a decade of unwavering dedication, spiritual fruitfulness, and visionary service in the Lord's vineyard.

Adeboye, Oyedepo applaud U.S. intervention in Nigeria, call for sustained global action against terrorism - ITREALMS

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The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, and the founder of The Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, have lauded United States President Donald Trump for his administration's recent military actions against terrorist enclaves in Nigeria, reports ITREALMS.

The religious leaders spoke during the "Faith Heroes Award Gala" in Washington, D.C., organized by the Save Nigeria Group (SNG) USA and the US-Nigeria Civil Society Coalition. 

NLNG outlines path to sustainable LNG @World LNG Summit: Calls for global action to end energy divide - ITREALMS

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The Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Limited has called for a new era of global cooperation across the LNG value chain to ensure sustainable energy security, improve affordability for emerging economies, and maintain natural gas as a central component of a balanced global energy mix, reports ITREALMS.

Speaking at the World LNG Summit & Awards in Istanbul, Turkey, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NLNG, Philip Mshelbila, participated in a panel titled “Energy Expansion in a Challenging Global Trade Environment.”

CEMESO urges collective action to build truly disability-inclusive societies as Nigeria marks IDPD 2025 - ITREALMS

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As the world commemorates the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) 2025 on December 3rd, the Centre for Media and Society (CEMESO) joins the global community in highlighting the urgent need to accelerate efforts toward creating truly inclusive societies for all, particularly in Nigeria, reports ITREALMS.

Instituted through United Nations General Assembly Resolution 47/3, IDPD serves as a vital platform to deepen understanding of disability issues and mobilise support for the dignity, rights, and well-being of the over one billion persons with disabilities globally.

Nigerians in U.S. demand action on 'Christian Genocide,' call on FBI to release redacted Tinubu files - ITREALMS

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... Save Nigeria Group USA rallies @Capitol, cites 52,000 killed and 11m displaced, urges full CPC enforcement

A large coalition of Nigerians, under the aegis of the Save Nigeria Group USA (SNG-USA), on Tuesday rallied at the grounds of the U.S. Capitol, demanding urgent intervention from the United States government regarding the protracted security crisis in Nigeria and seeking accountability regarding the academic and financial records of President Bola Tinubu, reports ITREALMS.

The protest, which drew members from across the United States, focused heavily on the over 52,000 Nigerians reportedly killed in sectarian violence and the 11 million citizens trapped in Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps across the country. The rally was bolstered by activists from other African countries and supportive Americans.

NLNG's Metseagharun calls for collective action to address Nigeria's e-Waste challenge - ITREALMS

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The Head of Environment at Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), Mr. Weyinmi Metseagharun, has emphasized the need for a collaborative effort to address the growing e-waste challenge in Nigeria, reports ITREALMS.

Speaking at the 2025 ITREALMS E-Waste Dialogue in Lagos, Metseagharun highlighted the importance of corporate responsibility in e-waste management.

Nigeria's E-Waste crisis reaches critical mass, as regulators, industry demand unified national action - ITREALMS

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Nigeria's spiraling electronic waste problem has reached a critical juncture, demanding immediate, unified national action from all stakeholders, from top regulators to individual digital citizens.

This urgent call resonated profoundly at the 2025 ITREALMS E-Waste Dialogue in Lagos, where the nation's foremost environmental agency issued a stark warning, buttressed by appeals from the event's convener for a concrete national strategy.

ADC chairmen condemn NURTW's Sego, demand immediate action against threats - ITREALMS

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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has raised concerns over threats and intimidation by suspected political thugs, particularly targeting its members in Lagos State, reports ITREALMS.

The party's local government chairmen, ITREALMS gathered reported incidents of attacks, threats, and disruptions, which they believe could escalate into violence during the 2027 general elections.

Praia conference adopts policy framework and action plan on Information Integrity - ITREALMS

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The three-day regional conference on Information Integrity in West Africa and the Sahel, which ended recently in Praia, Cabo Verde, adopted the new instruments designed to strengthen information ecosystems across the region known as the Policy Framework and Action Plan, reports ITREALMS Online.

Organized by the UNESCO Regional Office in Dakar in partnership with the Government of Cabo Verde, the conference, held from 3 to 5 September 2025, brought together more than 400 stakeholders to deliberate on practical ways of addressing the rising threats of disinformation, misinformation, hate speech, and misuse of digital technologies. 

Editors vow legal action against abuse of Cybercrime Act - ITREALMS

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… NGE Standing Committee warns political class, tasks govt on insecurity

The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has raised strong concerns over the growing abuse of the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act by security agencies, particularly the police, to harass and intimidate journalists across the country, reports ITREALMS.

In a communiqué issued at the end of its Standing Committee meeting in Jos, Plateau State, on September 17, 2025, the Guild warned that it would “no longer tolerate” such violations and vowed to explore all legal options to defend press freedom and the fundamental human rights of journalists.

Nigerian Guild of Editors urges action on national challenges - ITREALMS

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... As economy, insecurity, education, media top list

The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has expressed profound concern over the escalating and multifaceted challenges facing the nation, reports ITREALMS.

This followed its Standing Committee Meeting in Owerri at the weekend with the Guild issuing a communiqué, calling for immediate and decisive action from the government on the economy, insecurity, governance, and the media industry.

NCC's EVC calls for decisive action on digital inclusion @Stakeholder summit - ITREALMS

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The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has urged stakeholders to take decisive action on digital inclusion, reports ITREALMS.

Delivering a powerful welcome address at the Marriott Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos venue, Dr. Maida called to action stakeholders have immense role to play.

UNCTAD chief urges stronger collective action to transform global south’s economic future - ITREALMS

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At a high-level forum in Indonesia, Rebeca Grynspan emphasized the need for strong partnerships to overcome deficits in growth, trust and hope, while also calling for greater investment and more resilient supply chains for developing countries.

At the High-level Forum on Multi-stakeholder Partnerships in Indonesia, UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan emphasized the urgent need for transformative collective action from all stakeholders to tackle the Global South’s development challenges.

Centre-LSD develops FCT Area Council’s OGP action plan - ITREALMS

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To onboard Local Government Areas unto the Open Government Partnership (OGP), the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy and Development (Centre LSD) under its project “Promoting Transparency and Accountability in the governance process through the implementation of Open Government Partnership in Nigeria” on 13th June 2024, commenced a two-day workshop for the development of OGP Local Action Plan for Gwagwalada Area Council of the FCT.

The Programme Coordinator of Centre LSD, Mr. Lawal Amodu, in a press statement available to ITREALMS said that the two days event is expected to produce a plan that will guide the Area Council in the implementation of the OGP for the next two years.

Urgent action needed to address food inflation by Elvis Eromosele - ITREALMS

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"An old woman is always uneasy when dry bones are mentioned in a proverb." This is a popular saying from Chinua Achebe's "Things Fall Apart". Many times, these days, I feel like that old woman in the saying, especially when I see skits where food is wasted and there are too many of them now. I don't find them funny. I can't laugh. They offend my sensibility. Food don cost.

This rising food cost is called food inflation. Food inflation refers to the rate at which food prices increase over a specific period, typically measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for food. This metric indicates how much the cost of a standard basket of food items has risen, impacting consumers' purchasing power and overall cost of living.

Law of the sea garners support on climate, ocean action - ITREALMS

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The World Wide Fund for Nature has express strong support to the new Advisory Opinion published by the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea, reports ITREALMS.

This, WWF said, is coming for the first time at a global level with definition on the legal obligations of states to act on climate change to protect marine ecosystems.

CCA to host webinar on Climate Finance - ITREALMS

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The Climate Action Africa (CAA) has launched the CAAF24 pre-event webinar with focus on Climate Finance in Africa, reports ITREALMS.

The webinar, which is now open for registration, promises to convene a diverse group of experts and stakeholders on February 29, according to the Co-Founder and Executive Director of CAA, Grace Oluchi Mbah.

FCT kidnapping: CQ boss, Ndukwe calls for radical action - ITREALMS

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The National President of Citizens Quest for Truth Initiative, Chief Obiaruko Christie Ndukwe has decried the spate of kidnapping Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) reports ITREALMS.

Obiaruko in a poem-like message noted that, “In the heart of Abuja, a sinister plot unfolds, where kidnappers wield a deadly hold, their hunger for ransom knows no bounds, a terror akin to Boko Haram’s dark surrounds.

Kenyan president, Ruto, visits GCA to mobilize for Africa Climate Action Summit - ITREALMS

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President William S. Ruto of the Republic of Kenya, on Monday, visited the floating headquarters of the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) in Rotterdam today to participate in a Strategic Dialogue on the Africa Climate Action Summit, reports ITREALMS.

The Africa Climate Action Summit is being co-hosted by the Government of Kenya and the African Union Commission on 4th to 6th September 2023, and is co-convened by the African Development Bank and GCA. 

AFRICMIL, Social Action hold pre-election confab - ITREALMS

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The African Centre for Media and Information Literacy (AFRICMIL), in collaboration with Social Development Integrated Centre (Social Action), will Thursday, February 16, 2023, hold a symposium on federalism, democracy and the 2023 election.

The symposium, which kicks off at 9a.m. at Rockview Hotel Royale, Wuse 2, Abuja, will feature Dr. Sam Amadi, Director, Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts, as keynote speaker. The panelists are Dahiru Majeed, a newspaper columnist and Comrade Hauwa Mustapha, policy analyst and social advocate.