By Qasim Akinreti Ph.D The messenger of death visited sister Naheemah, a journalist and mother. She left from this sinful world. A reporter with the Daily Trust Newspapers in the Lagos Bureau. She worked tirelessly for the Daily Trust brand across the southwest of Nigeria. Very diligent,caring, and a jolly good fellow. I met her on the reportorial duty in Lagos ten years ago. She consistently sends invitations for assignments to me and assists me in pushing stories for publications in the Daily Trust Lagos /Southwest page. The journalism profession afforded great opportunity to express herself, fàìth and travel across…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
By Tunde Rahman “Alake on Rescue Mission” is much more than a photo book of activities, events and work of the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Oladele Henry Alake, in one year in office. It’s a serious-minded and exciting piece of writing on the minister’s stewardship. If you see it as the official book on the Minister’s achievements in one year in office, you will hit the nail on the head. Appointed on August 15, 2023, Dr. Alake has spent around 14 months as Minister of Solid Minerals, meaning one year has actually passed on his watch of the…
THE Management of Realnews Magazine and Publications Limited, publishers of Realnews Magazine Online, has announced that His Excellency, Ambassador Prof. Ibrahim Agboola Gambari, former Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, and former Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, will deliver the Realnews 12th Anniversary Lecture. The lecture on “Africa in World Shifting Geopolitics, Matters Arising on Democracy, Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Resources” will be held at the Sheraton Hotel, Lagos, on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. Ambassador Gambari’s acceptance to deliver the lecture was communicated to Realnews in an email dated April 27, 2024, that he sent, stating: “I…
A Chinese construction firm, the China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC) has donated over 11 tons of food supplies to the Borno State government for distribution to those affected by the recent flood in the state. A devastating flood, the worst in 30 years in the state submerged over 50 percent of the state capital Maiduguri and its environs resulting in many deaths, destruction of properties and the displacement of hundreds of thousands of residents. The supplies, according to a representative of the firm, Liu Shuai is to aid the flood victims alleviate their suffering. Liu who presented the relief materials…
Acting Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme, Saturday, had a breakfast meeting with the High Commissioner of Kenya to Nigeria, Ambassador Isaac Parashina where issues of partnership were discussed. At the meeting which took place at the acting Governor’s Lodge in Asaba, he called for partnership between Kenya and Delta in the area of tourism, agriculture, the oil and gas sector, among others. He said, “there are tourism sites that this country is blessed with, the vegetation is very good, there are a lot of places that we could develop for tourism purposes, so, I am using this medium…
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated an elder statesman and leader of the state’s Governance Advisory Council (GAC), Prince Tajudeen Olusi, on his 88th birthday. Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a statement issued on Saturday, 12 October, 2024 by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, described Prince Olusi, a respected historian, as a political icon and true democrat who is passionate about good governance. He said the GAC leader and former federal lawmaker deserves commendation for his contributions to governance and politics in Lagos State for about 6 decades. Governor Sanwo-Olu said Prince Olusi, as a…
In celebration of the International Day of the Girl, Good Governance Africa, in collaboration with the Heartminders Initiative, successfully hosted a dynamic webinar and panel discussion focused on empowering young girls and addressing critical issues affecting them. The event, held on Thursday, 10 October, 2024, at Lekki Center Hall on Admiralty Road featured an esteemed panel of speakers including therapist Adeola Kingsley-James; media personality, Osayuwamen Saleh; and lawyer Zuriel Olowe. This year’s theme, “Girl’s Vision for the Future,” served as a powerful backdrop for discussions centered on gender-based violence, highlighting the urgent need for action and awareness. The panelists shared…
Nigeria’s laundry industry has a huge potential and it is crucial to economic growth because as urban population grows yearly, the value also rises, Head, Commercial Laundry Business at LG Electronics in West Africa, Samuel Odenusi has said. He urged government to create an enabling environment for businesses to thrive, adding that proper support for MSMEs would create wealth and employment opportunities for all. Odenusi spoke on the sidelines of a masterclass for dry cleaners organised by the CleanAce Foundation and Academy in partnership with LG Electronics. “As urban populations expand, the value of the industry continues to rise. “We…
Independent observers have attributed the violence and arson that followed the recently concluded local government election in Rivers State to Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s refusal to obey court judgment. Recall that the controversial local government election was conducted on Saturday,5 October, 2024 amid a court order, stopping law enforcement agencies and the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC), from taking part in the exercise. Some stakeholders in the state, particularly those loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, opposed the election, insisting that the court order must be obeyed. The election was, however, conducted amid a series of violent…
Isaac Fayose, brother of former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has declared himself the new National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Isaac went further to announce the suspension of some top members from the two factions of the party, such as Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, Nyesom Wike, Ayo Fayose, Seyi Makinde, and other G5 members. He added that anyone who feels agitated by his decision should challenge it in the court. “It’s official, now I’m the new national Chairman of the PDP. The current [Acting] National Chairman, Mr Damagum, has been suspended and I’ve asked the security at Wadata…