Author: ODUNLAMI SEUN ORIYOMI
As the world marks the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has issued a powerful statement urging the Nigerian government and civil society to take decisive action in safeguarding press freedom and ensuring justice for media professionals. In a formal letter dated 2nd October 2025, signed by Achike Chude, National Secretary of the NUJ, the union emphasized the grave dangers journalists face globally. “On this day, the 2nd of November 2025, the Nigeria Union of Journalists stands in solidarity with the ‘People of the Pen’ across the globe,” the letter begins,…
October 31, 2025, marked another milestone in Globacom’s ongoing investment in its people as the SheGlows Summit 2025 convened women from every division at the Alliance Française, Mike Adenuga Centre, Lagos. This year’s theme, “Wellness for Growth,” underscored a simple truth: wellbeing is not separate from performance—it powers it. From Mrs Olubunmi Aboderin Talabi’s reflections on rest, to Bunmi George’s insights on consistency, and Ifeoma Williams’s masterclass on confidence, every session linked personal wellness to leadership readiness. The summit’s success mirrored Globacom’s broader commitment to a management culture that continually fosters spaces where women can learn, lead, and lift others. While the spotlight shone on the female workforce, the quiet endorsement from senior leadership…
Crack detectives and smart operatives of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti, Lagos State Police Command, have arrested one Adedayo Ben Adegbola, male, identified by some of the victims as the driver whose picture appeared in viral online posts, in connection with multiple cases of rape, defilement, assault occasioning harms,indecent assault, and multiple armed robberies on female passengers in some parts of the State. (2) Subsequent to the strict directives from the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP OLOHUNDARE JIMOH, the crack detectives and smart operatives of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) commenced a detailed and discreet…
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The Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has commenced the commissioning of several constituency projects across the five local government areas of her district as part of activities marking her second anniversary in office. The commissioning exercise, which began on Thursday, featured the unveiling of a 50,000-litre capacity solar-powered water reticulation system in Ganaja and solar-powered smart streetlights in Adogo, both located in Ajaokuta Local Government Area. On Friday, the second day of the anniversary celebration, the Senator commissioned a 20,000-litre capacity borehole in Okene Local Government Area, as well as another 50,000-litre solar-powered water reticulation project…
There’s no party like a Coke party, because Coca-Cola Nigeria brought the power of personal connection to life with the highly anticipated return of the Share A Coke campaign — and what a comeback it was.In the heart of Lagos, the high-energy launch event welcomed over 1,500 influencers, content creators, media, brand advocates, and Coke fans where brand kept true to its promise of Share A Coke’s return being bigger and bolder.Guests got to step into the world of Share A Coke through personalized experience zones and customization stations that gave them the opportunity to customize merch and Coke cans…
Lagos, Nigeria — October 26, 2025 The 2025 edition of the prestigious ACE Awards, themed Celebrating Excellence, was held in grand style at the Watercress Hotels and Event Center, Ikeja, Lagos. The event, organized by ACE Media Magazine and ACE Awards, brought together a distinguished gathering of eminent Nigerians whose contributions to national development, entrepreneurship, education, and public service were celebrated with honor and admiration. Among the awardees was His Excellency, Senator Otunba Gbenga Daniel FNSE, representing Ogun East Senatorial District. Being an awardee underscored the caliber of leadership the Awards seek to recognize. Also awarded was HRM Oba Professor…
IJEBU-ODE, OGUN STATE — Legal practitioner, Arbitrator, Mediator and Chairman of Technology Essentials Limited, Mr. Adebowale Owolabi Olufeko, has formally declared his intention to contest for the revered Stool of the Awujalẹ of Ijebuland, pledging to uphold the legacy of the late monarch and usher in a new era of inclusive leadership and development. Addressing a gathering of elders, family members, and supporters, Olufeko began with a message of unity: “Distinguished elders, respected members of the Jadoara Bubiade family, our noble women, vibrant youth, and beloved relatives both near and far — I greet you all in the spirit of…
The Ogun State Government has commended IHS Nigeria Limited for organizing a two-day media training and retreat for over 100 journalists across the state, aimed at equipping them with modern knowledge and tools of journalism. The event, held at Park Inn by Radisson, Kuto, Abeokuta, was organized by IHS Nigeria Limited in collaboration with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Correspondents’ Chapel, Ogun State Council. Participants were drawn from various media platforms including print, broadcast, online, logic, and information chapels. Declaring the retreat open, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, represented by his Special Adviser on Media, Mr. Kayode Akinmade,…
The Imiokpe community in Okpella, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, has accused BUA Cement Plc of deliberate manipulation, exploitation, and continued illegal mining operations without accountability or transparency. In a petition and demand notice addressed to relevant authorities, the community alleged that BUA Cement is attempting to impose a “One-Centre” Community Development Agreement (CDA) across Okpella — a move they say violates Section 116 (1) of the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act, 2007, which mandates companies to sign CDAs directly with their actual host communities. “Ownership of land rests squarely on kindreds in Okpella, who by law…