Renowned filmmaker Kunle Afolayan, entertainment entrepreneur Mike Dada, theatre producer and investment banker Joseph Edgar and creative industry advocate Mary Ephraim-Egbas have been confirmed as panellists for the QEDNG Creative Powerhouse Summit. The announcement was made on Monday by Mighty Media Plus Network Limited, publishers of the online newspaper QEDNG. Themed “Financing as Catalyst for a Thriving Creative Economy,” will focus on new ways to fund and grow Nigeria’s creative sector. It will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, investors, and emerging talents. The panel discussion will be moderated by Steve Ayorinde, a veteran journalist, cultural advocate, and former commissioner for…
Author: Soffiyyah Olamide
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has refuted a video circulating on social media, especially Facebook, claiming one of its coaches caught fire, reports thegazellenews.com The rebuttal came via a statement by Mr Callistus Unyimadu, Chief Public Relations Officer of the NRC, on Sunday, 20 July 2025. “We wish to clarify that the incident occurred over three years ago along the Warri–Itakpe rail corridor. “The video is outdated and does not represent the present condition of our operations or the safety of any of our train services,” the statement said. He urged the public to stop sharing misleading or outdated videos, which only create unnecessary panic,…
The Lagos State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) has alerted members of the public of the fraudulent activities of some people demanding money to assist in gaining teaching employment with Lagos State Government. The Permanent Secretary, Teaching Service Commission, Mrs. Bopo Oyekan-Ismaila, who issued the alert warned members of the public not to fall victims to scammers seeking to assist in shortlisting of applicants or sell TESCOM teaching slots to unsuspecting individuals. She noted that the online submission of applications for recruitment of Teachers into the Lagos State Public Service has just ended and informed that the Commission has not started…
President Bola Tinubu has described the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, as an embodiment of integrity, humility, culture, dedication, and service to humanity. The Awujale passed away on Sunday, 13 July, 2025, and was interred the following day. At the eighth-day prayer held on Sunday, 20 July, 2025, for the late monarch at the Otunba Dipo Dina Stadium in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, President Tinubu said the Awujale was a pride of the Yoruba race. “Today marks a significant day in our nation’s history, particularly in the history of the Yoruba people. Nowhere will you find a…
It was a gathering of political bigwigs in Lagos state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and beyond at Odiolowo/Ojuwoye LCDA on Friday, July 18, 2025. The roll call included: the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu who was represented by his Deputy, Dr. Kadir Obafemi Hamzat; the state Chairman of APC, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi; the Senate Majority Leader, Senator Micheal Opeyemi Bamidele, who was the special guest of honour; and Governance Advisory Council (GAC) member and Apex Leader for Mushin Federal Constituencies, Senator Ganiyu Olanrewaju Solomon. Also present were other GAC members: Chief Rabiu Oluwa; former Deputy Governor of…
To the esteemed leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Lagos State Preliminary Report on the July 12th Lagos State Local Government Elections: Unprecedented Low Turnout and Dire Implications for 2027. The Stark Reality of Voter Turnout: A Wake-Up Call The recent Lagos State Local Government Elections, held on July 12, 2025, present a critical juncture for our party, demanding an unvarnished and strategic re-evaluation of our grassroots engagement and internal democratic processes. While the declared results show a near-total sweep, securing all 20 chairmanship seats and 375 out of 376 councillorship positions , a deeper analysis reveals a precarious…
The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Commission to the holistic development of the Niger Delta region. Ogbuku stated this when he hosted a delegation from the Isoko Ethnic Nationality, led by the President General of Isoko Development Union, Prof. Chris Akpotu, at the NDDC headquarters in Port Harcourt. The NDDC Chief Executive Officer stated that the Commission was open to all ethnic nationalities in the Niger Delta region, noting that its mandate was to serve the people and ensure the sustainable development of all communities in the…
The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, has attributed the high number of uncompleted projects of the Commission to previous leadership instability. Speaking during an interview on Channels TV’s Sunrise Daily programme, Ogbuku said that one of the challenges of the NDDC in the past 25 years was the high turnover of leadership, noting, “In the past 25 years, NDDC has had 16 Managing Directors and Chief Executive Officers, which caused instability in the system.” The NDDC boss noted that the Commission was determined to make the Renewed Hope Agenda of…
The agricultural revolution in Taraba State has received a boost with the declaration of the first bumper harvest of its Cucumber Farm since the resumption of operations. The management of Taraba State Green House said with a robust production of green pepper and cucumber, the Green House is now set to play a dominant role in the new innovation and technology laden agricultural revolution. The Project Manager of Taraba State Green House, Gil Navon, said a new day has indeed arrived for Green House farming in the State. According to him, the event has confirmed that the technology has come…
By Ibrahim Shehu Musa The recent agitation by some serving officers of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to exit the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) and revert to the old Defined Benefits Scheme (DBS) has stirred national attention and triggered policy debates across the country. While the frustrations fuelling this agitation are valid, particularly in light of the financial challenges many retired officers face, the proposed solution is not only flawed but also potentially dangerous. Instead of abandoning the CPS, Nigeria should pursue thoughtful reforms within the system that address the unique realities of police service. The call to exit the…