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How a seasoned journalist built a trusted digital brand by blending speed with accuracy — and earned national recognition for it. It was an evening of recognition, applause, and celebration in Lagos as the media community gathered to honour excellence in online journalism. The spotlight, however, beamed brightly on one man — Mr. David Oladimeji, Publisher of Reporters Diary online newspaper, who clinched the Best Instantaneous News Publisher of the Year Award from the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP).The award ceremony, which drew together journalists, editors, security correspondents, and media executives, was not just another event—it was…

By Citizen Bolaji O. Akinyemi Apostle & Nation Builder Endorsing the Thought Adeniran Abiodun’s reflections on “The Danger of a Corrupt and Hungry Media” pierce through the moral fog of our time. His concern is not about the media as an institution but about the spirit that drives it — the hunger that has replaced truth with traffic, and conscience with contracts. His words echo the lament of societies where journalism has shifted from being a watchdog to a war dog — unleashed by whoever pays the higher price. Indeed, when truth becomes transactional, journalism becomes prostitution by another name.…

In demonstration of the avowed collaborative synergy between the sister agencies working within the Maritime sector, the Tin Can Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has seized and then transfered a huge amount of illicit drugs. This was the situation, Friday evening as the Customs Area Controller of the Command, Comptroller Frank Okechukwu Onyeka held a press briefing where the seized items were showcased. The CAC while presenting his speech announced that “The first 1x40ft container with number HLXU8500072 was intercepted on 4th September 2025, through meticulous intelligence gathering and coordinated efforts of the officers and men of…

By Ifeoma Ikem The Managing Director of Afretrade, Mr. Jubril Gbajabiamila, has called on talented individuals across Nigeria and Africa to join Afretrade, a digital platform designed to connect skilled professionals with clients and businesses across the world. Gbajabiamila made the call while exhibiting at the Africast 2025 Conference held in Lagos, where he emphasized the need for Africa’s skilled workforce to take advantage of global opportunities in the digital economy. He explained that the platform was created to bridge the gap between local talent and international demand for services such as digital marketing, software development, and artificial intelligence (AI).…

IHS Nigeria, part of the IHS Holding Limited (NYSE: IHS) group, one of the largest independent owners, operators, and developers of shared communications infrastructure in the world, has reiterated its commitment to advancing sustainability, environmental stewardship, and community empowerment through responsible telecommunication infrastructure. This reaffirmation came during the Sustainability Table Discourse Series (STS) themed “Sustainability in Action: Scaling the Impact of a Thriving Future to Achieve the SDGs,” where industry leaders, policy makers, and private sector players converged to discuss the role of collaboration, innovation, and circular economy models in achieving Nigeria’s sustainability goals.Representing Kazeem Oladepo, Senior Vice President and…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has launched a new digital verification platform designed to curb vehicle smuggling, enhance transparency, and strengthen accountability in the automobile importation process. The initiative, known as the Customs Verification Management System (CVMS), was officially unveiled on Monday, 20 October 2025, at the NCS Headquarters in Abuja by the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi. Speaking at the launch, CGC Adeniyi described the initiative as a milestone in the Service’s ongoing modernisation agenda, noting that it closes long-standing loopholes in the vehicle clearance process. “For years, verification of imported vehicles relied on fragmented and outdated methods that…

Colleagues across Airtel Nigeria came together to host a heartfelt send-off celebration in honour of Femi Oshinlaja, who recently concluded his tenure as Chief Commercial Officer. The event was held on Friday, October 17, in the green garden at Airtel Nigeria Headquarters and was attended by the CEO, members of ExCo and employees from across the country. A significant highlight of the occasion was the attendance by Airtel Africa Foundation Chairman and Former Airtel Africa Group CEO, Dr Segun Ogunsanya; Chairman of Odu’a Investment Company, Otunba Bimbo Ashiru; Commandant, NASS, Maj Gen Kennedy Osemwegie; and Senior Partner, KPMG, Mr Ayodele…

Airtel Africa, a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services across 14 African countries, has highlighted industry partnerships, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data centres as critical pillars for delivering Africa’s digital future According to Airtel Africa’s Chief Executive Officer, Sunil Taldar, this will shape the next decade of Africa’s telecom revolution, marking a shift from merely connecting people to enabling them to create value through such connections. In a keynote address at the MWC25 Kigali, Mr. Taldar stated: “Africa’s digital decade has begun. The continent that once leapfrogged into mobile telephony is now ready to leap again – into…

Coca-Cola‘s legendary Share a Coke campaign is Here!, and this time it’s all about Gen z and everything we love: unique names, vibes, and life-giving experiences. There’s a great feeling that comes with seeing your name on a bottle of Coke. It becomes more than just a drink; it comes with a moment, a smile, and a reason to share with friends and family. Coca-Cola brought this feeling to life when Share a Coke first launched, and now its back with 1000+ names, slangs, and squad names to celebrate the culture of sharing that’s so deeply Nigerian. For many young…

By Citizen Bolaji O. Akinyemi In every thriving democracy, citizens are not spectators; they are referees. Through periodic evaluation, they determine whether those in power still represent their collective will. In the United States, this mechanism is institutionalized through what is known as the midterm election—a democratic audit held halfway through a president’s four-year term. It is a civic device that forces accountability, moderates excesses, and recalibrates the national direction. Little wonder that information sharing with citizens exceeds propaganda trading, and coup scares are alien to their polity. Members of the military there are, first of all, citizens—empowered through a…