L-R: Board of Trustees (BoT), Secretary, Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ), Mrs. Comfort Idika-Ogunye; Consul-General, Consulate-General of the Netherlands in Lagos, Nigeria, Mr. Michel Deelen; Vice Chancellor, Bayero University, Kano, Prof. Umaru Pate; BoT Chair, WSCIJ, Prof. Ropo Sekoni and Executive Director/CEO, WSCIJ, Motunrayo Alaska, at the 18th Wole Soyinka Centre Media Lecture Series with the theme: “Beyond the Ballot: Measuring Democracy Through Security, Welfare, Accountability and Public Trust”, held recently at Ikeja, Lagos.
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One person has died, and seven others sustained injuries following the collapse of a section of the new Gombe state house of assembly complex. The Gombe state government said the incident occurred on Friday when a section of the cantilevered entrance canopy being constructed gave way at the project site. The new Gombe state house of assembly complex is one of the major public infrastructure projects being executed by the administration of Inuwa Yahaya. Advertisement The state government said it has commenced an investigation to determine the cause of the collapse and prevent a recurrence. In a statement signed by…
The Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar, has dismissed the Presidency’s claim that he remained silent following the rescue of the abducted Oyo State schoolchildren and teachers. He described the allegation as a reckless distortion of facts that collapses under the weight of documentary evidence. In a statement issued on Saturday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku said there were only two possible explanations for the Presidency’s outburst. “In a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku said there are only two possible explanations for the…
American rapper Cardi B and Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye made a stylish appearance together at the Paris Fashion Week on Wednesday, attracting widespread attention online. The pair attended the Jean Paul Gaultier Fall/Winter 2026 Haute Couture Show, where Okoye was seen helping Cardi B to her seat amid flashing cameras before they sat side by side to watch the runway presentation. They were also spotted at the Messika presentation during the fashion showcase in Paris. Videos of the duo quickly went viral on TikTok, X and other social media platforms, with fans commenting on their relaxed interaction and fashionable…
Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has reaffirmed the Nigeria Customs Service’s (NCS) commitment to facilitating legitimate trade and supporting compliant businesses, assuring Renaissance Africa Energy Limited of the Service’s continued partnership in driving investment, energy security, and national economic growth. Adeniyi gave the assurance on Wednesday, 8 July 2026, when the management of Renaissance Africa Energy Limited, led by its Vice President, Production, Meshack Maichibi, paid a courtesy visit to the NCS Headquarters in Abuja. Congratulating Renaissance on the successful completion of its corporate transition, Adeniyi said the company’s progress demonstrates the capacity of Nigerians to manage and…
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Dennis Aidelodje (centre), Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Manager, Rite Foods Limited, receives the National Sustainability Awards 2026 for Best Food Processing Carbonated Drink Formulation and Clean Energy Company of the Year from representatives of the National Sustainability Achievements Awards during the presentation ceremony in Lagos. Rite Foods Limited, a leading player in Nigeria’s food and beverage industry, has been honoured with the National Sustainability Achievements Awards 2026 in recognition of its outstanding commitment to sustainable manufacturing, product innovation, environmental stewardship, and responsible corporate leadership. The company received the recognition following recommendations by the Awards Technical Committee, which selected Rite Foods in the…
R-L: Oluwatobi Adeyemi, Lead VAS, Obinna Ojekwe, Head of Marketing; Dr. Ubani, senior medical practitioner with Lagos State Government; Dr. Folashade Tawak, senior medical practitioner with Lagos State Government; Fiyinfoluwa Olorunsola, Acting CEO, Hydrogen; Miracle Ezechi, Digital Marketing and PR Lead, and Catherine Onoh, Content Marketing Lead, all of Hydrogen Payment Services Company Ltd, during a Blood Donation Drive by Hydrogen in Lagos… recently Hydrogen Payment Services Company Limited has reinforced its commitment to community impact through an employee-led blood donation drive in partnership with the Lagos State Blood Transfusion Service (LSBTS) and Gbagada General Hospital. Held recently, the initiative…
A new thought-leadership podcast, Policy Without Politics, has launched to deepen public understanding of the policies shaping economies, businesses, markets and everyday life. Hosted by Mustafa Chike-Obi and Dr. Ken Ikpe, the weekly podcast is available on YouTube and invites viewers to subscribe for rigorous, non-partisan conversations on governance, public policy, development and the business environment. Positioned as a platform for clear thinking without partisan noise, Policy Without Politics connects decisions made in capitals to their impact on companies, markets, citizens and communities, with global relevance grounded in an African context. Each episode explores the forces shaping trade, fiscal and…