Lagos, Nigeria,July 6, 2026 – Polaris Bank Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing ethical journalism and strengthening media professionalism with the successful hosting of the 12th edition of its Annual Media Capacity Seminar, themed “Rebuilding Trust and Reinventing Storytelling in the Age of AI.”The virtual seminar, held via Microsoft Teams, brought together more than 650 journalists, editors, publishers, media executives, and communication professionals from across Nigeria for engaging discussions on the future of journalism in an era increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence. With this year’s edition, Polaris Bank’s Annual Media Capacity Seminar has empowered over 6,200 journalists across twelve…
Author: Seun Oriyomi Odunlami
The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade has appointed renowned sports journalist and media strategist Bayo Adegboyega as Consultant on Media. The appointment is part of the Commission’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its communication strategy, enhance public engagement, and promote the activities and achievements of the NSC across various media platforms. Bayo Adegboyega, who began his journey in sports journalism as a student of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic in 2012, has amassed over 14 years of experience in sports reporting, broadcasting, content development, public relations, and strategic communications. Over the years, he has built a reputation…
**Tinubu Returns to Abuja After Eid-el-Kabir Holiday** President Bola Tinubu’s return to Abuja following the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations underscores the delicate balance between national festivities and the pressing demands of governance. His engagements during the holiday period reflect an administration keen on maintaining momentum in addressing Nigeria’s multifaceted challenges. However, the timing raises questions about the efficacy of leadership during times of celebration. While it is commendable for the president to participate in important political and governmental activities during such festivities, it also highlights the need for a more consistent presence in the face of ongoing national issues such as security,…
ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE — In many local communities across Abeokuta, Sagamu, and Ijebu-Ode, treating a fever or persistent cough rarely begins with a doctor’s visit. Instead, it often starts at a nearby patent medicine shop, where broad-spectrum antibiotics are bought over the counter without a prescription. While this unguided self-medication offers quick temporary relief, healthcare professionals across Ogun State warn that it is fueling a dangerous, invisible threat: Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). The Human Cost of Ineffective Medicines At local primary healthcare centers, doctors are increasingly reporting cases of routine bacterial infections—such as urinary tract infections, severe respiratory illnesses, and typhoid—failing…
In the dense industrial zones of Ogun State and the Federal Capital Territory, manufacturing operations face an imperative: decoupling economic output from environmental degradation. Across West Africa, urban centers confront rising volumes of post-consumer plastic waste and industrial effluent. In response, Nestlé Nigeria has launched a multi-faceted environmental program designed to prove that industrial manufacturing in an emerging market can achieve circularity, zero-waste targets, and stringent water stewardship. Flexible packaging laminates—long prized by food safety engineers for their moisture-barrier properties and heat resistance—historically posed severe challenges for municipal recycling systems. To solve this post-consumer challenge, Nestlé Nigeria moved beyond isolated…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has dismantled a syndicate involved in the vandalism, theft and recycling of critical national infrastructure, including railway tracks, NNPC pipelines and water board installations, with no fewer than 12 suspects arrested. The National Public Relations Officer of the corps, ACC Babawale Afolabi, disclosed this during a briefing on Wednesday in Kaduna. Afolabi, represented by the Deputy Public Relations Officer, SC Terzungwe Orndiir, said the operation followed a viral video showing massive vandalisation of newly laid Kaduna-Kano rail tracks and existing railway infrastructure in the northern part of the country. He said the…
Across the sprawling urban markets of Lagos, Ibadan, Ogun, Kano and Porthacort, and deep within the agrarian heartlands of Nigeria’s Middle Belt, millions of families engage in a quiet, daily struggle against an invisible adversary: “hidden hunger.” Unlike macro-nutritional deficits that manifest in visible wasting, acute starvation, or skeletal hunger pangs, micronutrient malnutrition works insidiously. It erodes immune system resilience, blunts cognitive development in children, and saps the physical productivity of the workforce. In an economic landscape where persistent inflation and currency volatility have forced low- and middle-income households to dedicate upwards of 60% of disposable income to basic sustenance,…
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is often called a “silent pandemic.” Unlike sudden viral outbreaks, AMR accumulates quietly in local hospitals, livestock farms, and water channels. In Ogun State, where urban development meets thriving agricultural industries, the risk of drug resistance spreading across humans, animals, and the environment is especially pronounced. For decades, modern medicine relied on the guarantee that antibiotics would work. Today, that guarantee is slipping. When antibiotics are freely sold over the counter without diagnostic testing, or when poultry farmers routinely use human-grade antimicrobials to protect livestock against poor farm sanitation, resistant bacteria thrive. The consequences are severe: simple…
Smile Communications has unveiled a fully upgraded portfolio of data plans designed to give Nigerians significantly more value at considerably lower prices. The newly introduced Smile MINI, Smile MIDI, Smile JUMBO, Smile MAXI, and Smile ANNUAL plans reflect the company’s commitment to delivering smarter, more customer-centric connectivity options for a market whose data needs continue to evolve rapidly. This strategic refresh is the result of more than one year of extensive consumer research, during which Smile engaged users across multiple regions to understand what truly shapes data usage, satisfaction, and recommendation. The outcome is a simplified, value-driven plan architecture deliberately…
Abeokuta, Ogun State – January 19, 2026The Ogun State Police Command has filed a six-count charge against internet blogger Adetoun Onajobi, widely known on social media as @justadetoun, over allegations of cyberbullying and dissemination of false information against the state government. According to police spokesperson DSP Oluseyi B. Babaseyi, the charges are now pending before the Abeokuta Division of the Federal High Court. Authorities allege that Onajobi used various online platforms to publish false accusations targeting the Ogun State Government and to bully Governor Dapo Abiodun, in violation of Nigeria’s Cybercrimes Act. Investigators revealed that Onajobi was invited for questioning…