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The Obinja Media Communications, Publisher of The Legend News has emerged as the best overall winner in Photo Story Category at the 2024 Nestlé Nigeria Media Awards.The Legend News has been in existence for over five years and the medium is waxing stronger every day.The award which recognized best media practitioners and reward in order to celebrate journalistic excellence across Nigeria, took place on Thursday December 19th, 2024 in Lagos.In the Photo story category, Olawale Amoo, Photo Editor of the Business Day newspaper emerged as second runner up, and Gbenga Shaba, publisher of Omonaijablog announced 1st runner up, while Shakirat…

..says airport will be the first to have an operating permit in NigeriaThe Ogun State government has declared that currently, the Gateway International Agro-cargo Airport is the best in Nigeria and the West African corridor, boasting the longest runway.The state government shared the details and the unique selling point during a meeting with the League of Airport and Aviation Correspondents (LAAC) at the facility, which was jointly hosted by the Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Engr. Ade Akinsanya; Commissioner for Transportation, Engr. Gbenga Dairo; the Airport Manager, Captain Dapo Olumide; and the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and…

By Fashina Shakiru13th June 2023 commenced the journey of the 10th Assembly of the Nigerian Senate. An experienced Local Government Administrator and Legislator, Senator Wasiu Sanni Eshilokun, (WES) was inaugurated as the Senator for Lagos Central Senatorial District in Lagos State. No doubt, it was a huge responsibility to take on because the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu handed down the baton to him to carry on the qualitative representation the Senatorial District had enjoyed in successive 12 years. Interestingly, Senator Wasiu Eshilokun Sanni had prepared robustly for the responsibility because he was a former Executive Chairman of Lagos Island…

Pro-Impact Initiative has condemned what it called a smear campaign targeting the Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Mrs. Oluwatoyin Madein, and Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs. Didi Walson-Jack, over their adherence to civil service rules. The group defended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to retain Mrs. Madein until the completion of her tenure. Dr. Osamudiamen Isokpehi, Coordinator of the group, said during a press briefing in Abuja that those fueling the controversy were driven by selfish ambitions. He described the attacks as an orchestrated effort to undermine credible public servants. He further criticized the reliance…

The home coming of the Honourable Minister of State for Defence His Excellency Bello Mohammed Matawalle to Zamfara State over the weekend remained one of the most historic topic of discussion in Zamfara State political history.As it was earlier reported about the Honourable Minister home coming by many online and conventional papers, Zamfaranewsletters who covered the Honourable Minister visit right from Abuja where the Jurney began who also made a complete documentary about the Honourable Minister Bello Mohammed Matawalle home coming now available in many platforms exclusively reported that, ” it was not only the State Capital Gusau that standstill…

Safia Abdulrahman Prince Peter Bakare, President of Organic and Agroecology Initiative (ORAIN) says there is a need to sensitise Nigerians on the alternatives to GMO’s, and their rights to have access to healthy food. Bakare said this on Thursday at the December 2024 edition of `Upscaling Organic Agriculture and Agroecology’, a symposium on Safe alternatives to GMOs. The series tagged `Get informed to avoid being misinformed’ was organised by ORAIN, in conjunction with Organic and Agroecology Innovation Platform (OAIP) and Journalists Go Organic. He said that there is a need to upscale the sensitisation of farmers, processors and consumers, so…

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has awarded N15 million as general damages against MTN Nigeria Communications Limited for disturbing its Nigerian customer’s phone number with unsolicited messages and callertunes, without the customer’s subscription to these services.The Appeal Court passed the judgement on Friday that this action was a violation of the right to privacy and quiet enjoyment of airtime purchased by Barrister Ezugwu Emmanuel Anene, a public interest lawyer.The judgment was delivered on Friday by Justice Okon Abang.The matter arose from the judgment of the High Court of the FCT, delivered by Justice U.P. Kekemeke, on September 22, 2021.The…

Polaris Bank over the weekend, added yet another feather to its cap by winning Sustainability, Enterprise, and Responsibility Awards (SERAS), Africa’s most renowned and prestigious Sustainability/Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) recognition, for its consistent and impactful critical community interventions across Nigeria over the years. At the 18th edition of the SERAS Awards, held at the Oriental Hotel, Lekki, Lagos, recognition came the way of Polaris Bank in what the organisers described as “the Banks unwavering commitment to sustainable development and impactful community interventions across Nigeria”. The SERAS Awards, widely regarded as Africa’s gold standard in Sustainability and CSR, celebrates organizations that…

Mediacraft Associates, Nigeria’s largest PR firm, by size, has recently achieved significant accolades, solidifying its reputation in the industry. The firm was awarded the “Award of Recognition for Outstanding Support to Public Relations Practise,” at The LaPRIGA 2024 Awards, reflecting its commitment to excellence and innovation in public relations. In addition, its Founder and Chief Executive Officer, John Ehiguese, was honoured with the ‘Award of Recognition as a Legend of Marketing Communications’, highlighting his influential role and substantial contributions to the marketing communications landscape.The Award of Recognition for Outstanding Support to Public Relations Practise was presented during the Lagos State PR Industry Gala…

…Records Seizure of 1,128 Parcels of Cannabis, 2,169 Bags of Rice, Others The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun I Command, has made remarkable strides in its anti-smuggling efforts, intercepting goods with a total Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N229,112,424.00in its latest operations. These achievements were announced today during the maiden press conference of the Acting Customs Area Controller, DC Mohammed Salisu, held at the Command’s Headquarters in Idiroko. Addressing members of the press, DC Mohammed Salisu emphasized his commitment to professionalism, integrity, and a renewed focus on curbing smuggling activities and economic sabotage. He attributed the Command’s successes to strategic…