Ogun 2027: Senator Adeola Unveils Nine-Point Development Agenda
Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Ogun State, has unveiled a comprehensive nine-point development agenda tagged “ITESIWAJU.” The blueprint, developed over two years, outlines strategic plans for infrastructure, job creation, housing, and institutional reforms ahead of the 2027 election. Adeola presented the policy document during a familiarisation visit to […]
Kwara NUJ Members Seek Review of Journalists’ Suspension
Members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Kwara State have urged the union’s national leadership to review the suspension of three journalists, insisting that due process and fair hearing should be upheld. The NUJ National Executive Council suspended Dare Akogun, Mosunmola Ayobami and Adamu Usman Sabi during its meeting in Dutse, Jigawa State, […]
INTI University Appoints Nigerian Scholar Chike Duru Research Fellow
INTI International University, Malaysia, has appointed renowned Nigerian communication scholar and Associate Professor of Mass Communication at Achievers University, Owo, Dr. Chike Walter Duru, as a Research Fellow. The appointment, which runs from May 19, 2026, to December 31, 2028, recognises Dr. Duru’s contributions to strategic communication, media studies, governance, international development and communication research. […]
Dr. Arowona Earns Master’s Degree With Distinction in Poland
Mallam Abdulaezeez Arowona, spokesperson to the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, and Managing Director/CEO of EMIRATE RADIO 98.5 FM, has earned a Master’s Degree in Management of Health, Education and Social Institutions from the University of Management and Administration in Opole, Poland. Arowona completed the programme on June 30, 2026, graduating with a […]
ECOWAS Court Awards Journalist N10m Over Rights Violation
The ECOWAS Community Court of Justice has ordered the Federal Republic of Nigeria to pay N10 million in damages to journalist Jide Oyekunle over his unlawful arrest, detention, assault, and seizure of personal property while covering the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest in Abuja. The judgment, delivered on June 22, 2026, in Suit No. ECW/CCJ/APP/29/25, followed a case […]
NUJ Raises Alarm Over Rising Insecurity in Ondo
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ondo State Council, has called for urgent action to address the growing wave of insecurity in the state, particularly the rise in kidnappings. The union expressed concern at its monthly congress held at its secretariat in Alagbaka, Akure, noting that repeated security breaches have created fear among residents and […]
Tears, Tributes as Kwara Journalists, Church Members Bury Veteran Correspondent, Layi Olarewaju
There were emotional scenes in Ilorin on Thursday and Friday as journalists, church members, family and friends gathered to bid farewell to Elder Olarewaju Olayiwola Emmanuel (JP), Kwara State Correspondent of The Sun newspaper and former Chairman of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kwara State Council. The Christian wake and […]
KWASU VC Mourns Journalist Layi Olanrewaju
The Vice-Chancellor of Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, Professor Shaykh-Luqman Jimoh, has commiserated with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kwara State Chapter, over the death of The Sun Newspapers correspondent in the state, Mr. Layi Olanrewaju. In a statement issued by the Acting Director of University Relations, Dr. Saeedat Aliyu on behalf of the […]
AbdulRazaq Mourns Veteran Journalist, Layi Olarewaju
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has expressed shock and sadness over the death of Mr. Layi Olarewaju, the Kwara State correspondent of Mr. Layi Olarewaju, . In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, the governor extended condolences to the Kwara State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), the Correspondents’ […]
UNILORIN VC Mourns Death Of Journalist Layi Olanrewaju
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Mr. Layi Olanrewaju, Kwara State correspondent for The Sun newspaper. Olanrewaju, who also served as a former chairman of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), died on Friday following a […]
