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The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos State Council, on Saturday, February 21, 2026 held special prayers and free medical checks during its Congress on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the NUJ Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja. The Muslim and Christian prayer sessions were conducted by Alhaji Yusuf  Abdulazeez, the Chief Imam Alalubarika Mosque Somolu, and Venerable…

When Naira Marley sang, “𝑶𝒘𝒐 𝒘𝒂 𝒍’𝑬𝒌𝒐, 𝒂𝒘𝒐𝒏 𝒌𝒂𝒏 𝒘𝒂 𝒐𝒌𝒂𝒚…”, most people danced to the rhythm without truly understanding the weight behind the words. Many heard only a street anthem. But hidden inside that line is a Lagos truth, one that can only be understood by those who have lived, breathed, and explored the…

For twenty-three years, I have carried a dream quietly in my heart. A dream of a sanctuary for photography in Nigeria. A place where the past, present, and future of image-making meet under one roof. A place where young dreamers can walk in uncertain and walk out inspired. A place where memory lives in paper,…

The 10th Prosecution Witness of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in the ongoing alleged money laundering trial of the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has maintained that the cash withdrawals by the individuals mentioned in his testimony were in line with the guidelines of the Central Bank of Nigeria. The witness,…

The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Lagos Chapter, has announced Reverend Mother Esther Abimbola Ajayi, Founder of Love of Christ Generation Church C&S (Worldwide), as its Iconic Woman of the Month for January. The recognition is a newly introduced NAWOJ Lagos initiative designed to celebrate womanhood, impact, and philanthropy. Speaking on the initiative, Chairperson…

As EFCC witness confirms former governor’s name not linked to transactions A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Joseph Daudu and Counsel to the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, said at the Federal High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday, that Bello was facing political trial and not money laundering charges. He said this…

Friends, family and academic colleagues gathered in a solemn, yet celebratory atmosphere recently in honour of Mrs. Mabel Ayebatonyo Charles-Davies, as her remains was interred at the Redemption City cemetery, Mowe in Ogun State, on Friday, January 9, 2026. Until her death at the age of 61 on Saturday, November 15, 2025, Charles-Davies was a…

Friends, family and academic colleagues gathered in a solemn, yet celebratory atmosphere recently in honour of Mrs. Mabel Ayebatonyo Charles-Davies, as her remains was interred at the Redemption City cemetery, Mowe in Ogun State, on Friday, January 9, 2026. Until her death at the age of 61 on Saturday, November 15, 2025, Charles-Davies was a…

“Ṅkan tí à ńwá lọ Ṣókótó, wá ní àpo ṣòkòtò.” (𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐞 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐟𝐚𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭) This proverb framed my thoughts as I stood on the historic grounds of Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos Island, on the 27th day of December, in the year of our Lord 2025. It is not…

There are people you’ve “met” a million times without ever setting eyes on them, because their work has visited you first. Their ideas have greeted you in your quiet moments. Their impact has introduced them long before a handshake ever could. One of such men is 𝐔𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐓𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞 𝐊𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐢, our beloved Uncle TK. I met…