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…
“As she is making the necessary impact, cracking down on criminal activity as well at FCID Alagbon Annex, and working hard to make the popular lingo, ‘ police is your friend’ becomes a reality, the general consensus among the officers and men who work with her is that ” a new Sheriff is in Town!”In…
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…
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome has offered a critical reflection on the traditional narrative surrounding the role of Rome in early Christianity. He challenges long-held assumptions about the leadership and martyrdom of the apostles Peter and Paul, urging believers to reconsider their understanding of these pivotal figures. According to Pastor Chris, Peter was not the Bishop of…
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…
