I had no prior information that the Kano State Government sought help from the NBC before coming up with a landmark decision on live political broadcast early in the month. But my source at the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) said there was indeed a stakeholders meeting on broadcasting early this year where the regulator, government…
Veteran Nollywood actor, Alhaji Akanni Yinka Quadri, has expressed deep appreciation to the Lagos State Government over the recently introduced health insurance scheme for filmmakers. Describing it as a long-overdue intervention, Quadri lauded Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for what he called a “giant stride” in addressing the persistent health challenges faced by actors in the industry….
Why South West Development Commission May Not Succeed!Senator Adetumbi,Akinola pls noteFor me, I see no justifiable reason why the South West Development Commission (SWDC), under the distinguished leadership of Senator Olubunmi Adetumbi and the managerial expertise of Mr. Charles Akinola, should not succeed.This Commission is peopled by seasoned, tested, and accomplished professionals—true products of the…
A Special Birthday Toast and Tribute to Aare Dele Momodu @ 65 By Dr. Dayo Olomu It gives me great pleasure to pay a special birthday tribute and toast to a a global media icon, a pacesetter, a possibilitarian, and a good man, Aare Dele Momodu, at 65. I was privileged to be one of…
Time to end the ritual humiliation of MultiChoice Last Thursday, I did something unusual: I kept refreshing the social media pages of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), eagerly awaiting the court verdict in its legal standoff with MultiChoice Nigeria, owners of DStv and GOtv. When the post finally dropped, it was triumphant…
Oluremi Tinubu and Aisha Achimugu: A Bond Forged in Compassion Two women, two distinct destinies. One, Oluremi Tinubu, Nigeria’s First Lady, a political luminary and steadfast advocate for the marginalized. The other, Aisha Achimugu, a trailblazing entrepreneur who conquered the male-dominated oil and gas sector, yet wears her heart on her sleeve for humanity. Though…
“For anyone curious about the actual cost of press freedom in Nigeria, Adventures of a Guerrilla Journalist is a masterclass in courage, conviction, and the ink-stained price of resistance.” While going through this masterpiece capturing the experiences and travails of an older advocate for truth and justice, I could not help but reminisce deeply on…
Definition of Press Freedom Generally, freedom of the press or freedom of the media is the fundamental principle that communication and expression through various media, including printed and electronic media, especially published materials, should be considered a right to be exercised freely. Universally, press freedom is considered a fundamental right for every individual. Under and…
Thinking head of heritage: A portrait of Wasiu Olatunbosun, the visionary voice behind Oyo’s cultural renaissance In the vibrant theatre of governance in Oyo state, where policy meets the pulse of the people, one man stands as a beacon of insight, innovation, and influence — Wasiu Adewale Olatunbosun, the commissioner for culture and tourism. With…
It was a terrible day, a day no one wants to remember. Even if it is remembered at all, it is for the miracle of God showing up to save and preserve the life of Dr. Mike Adenuga—who survived a gunshot in the thigh and subsequently rose from the ashes of near-death to become one…
