By Oluwatoyin Mathnuel It was a memorable gathering as creme la crema in the society , in the media world witnessed 12th anniversary lecture and investiture of distinguished individual into The Realnews Hall of Fame. The event held on Tuesday the 19th of November at Sheraton hotel, Lagos with Theme ” Africa In World Shifting Geopolitics: Matters Arising On Demography, Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Resources” was very insightful as keynote Addressee Dr. Karim El Aynaoii President, Policy center for the news South Rabat , Morocco , a Moroccan was very blunt regarding migration issues, has a difficult task for European…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
The Senator representing Oyo central Sen. Yunus Akintunde has described the death of Chief Lasisi Ayanyinka Ayankojo as a great loss whose vacuum will be difficult to fill.In his message of condolences made available to the public through Kunle Olatunji, his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, he paid tributes to the late politician while he described him as a tenacious and dependable leader with impeccable characters who will be sorely missed. “I recieved the news of Pa Ayankojo’s death with a rude shock and do send my sincere heartfelt condolences to the entire immediate and extended Ayankojo family, the…
Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, on Thursday said he had not given a serious thought about becoming the next governor of the state as was already being speculated. Dr. Obasa said his major concern has been to strengthen the party in the state adding that this is why he continues to minimise more people to support the party at all times, an act which has been misconstrued by ‘political detractors’ to mean that he was chasing a governorship ambition. The Speaker said this in his remarks shortly after Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu presented the…
Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu will present the Y2025 Appropriation Bill to the Lagos State House of Assembly Thursday, November 21, 2025, at noon. The budget, themed Budget of Sustainability” is a blueprint for continuity, resilience and prosperity for Lagosians. It is structured around five key pillars, including Infrastructure Sustainability, Economic Diversification, and Institutional Reforms. Mr. Governor is expected to present an ambitious budget above the N2.3bn approved for Y2024. Gbenga Omotoso HC, Information and Strategy
… says no hiding place for cart pushers The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has intensified enforcement activities around the state, leading to the sealing of Ile Iyan, a business outfit on Herbert Macaulay Way, Sabo, Yaba, for violating waste disposal regulations; and a major clamp-down on cart pushers. Commenting on the development, the Managing Director/CEO, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, noted that the business facility was closed for reckless disposal of waste. He said, “Our operatives discovered evidence of Ile Iyan’s waste disposal at an illegal dumpsite near Aje Comprehensive High School’s fence in Sabo, Yaba. Although the facility…
Lagos State Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has approved the appointment of seven Permanent Secretaries/Tutors-General in the State Public Service. The new appointees are Mrs. Adebopo Abosede Oyekan-Ismaila, Director, Administration and Human Resources, Public Service Office; Mrs. Abisola Khadijat Dokunmu-Adegbite, Director, Administration and Human Resources, Ministry of Establishments and Training; Mrs. Olayinka Modupe Ojo, Director, Statistics, Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget and Mr. Hameed Olanrewaju Oyenuga, Director/State Counsel, Ministry of Justice. Other appointees include Mrs. Mojisola Christiana Yusuff, Director, Education/Principal, Education District III; Mr. Dauda Abiodun Hassan, Director, Education/Principal, Education District IV and Mr. Muyiwa John Adetola, State Auditor-General Designate, Office of the State Auditor-General. A circular signed by the Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro, stated that the appointments were based on merit, noting…
The Federation of Ondo Indigenes in Abuja ( FEDOSIA) has expressed its congratulations to Governor Lucky Orimisan Ayedatiwa, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on his victory in the Ondo State Governorship election held on Saturday, describing the success a long walk to victory. In a statement released by its General Secretary, ‘Sola Akingboye, on Sunday, the Federation’s Chairman, Mr Dipo Akinsola, commended the maturity and sense of responsibility demonstrated by all candidates before, during, and after the announcement of the results by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday. He acknowledged the commendable conduct of key…
FirstBank, the premier West African financial institution and financial inclusion service provider has announced its hosting of the first-ever China-Africa Interbank Association (CAIBA) Forum to strengthen economic ties and investments between China and Africa. The forum, themed “Joining Hands to Advance Modernisation and Strengthening China-Africa Trade, Industrialization and Economic Diversification,” will take place on November 27, 2024, at the Fraiser Suites Abuja. Established in 2018, CAIBA marked a significant milestone in fostering financial cooperation between China and Africa, comprising 16 African banks, including FirstBank, and China Development Bank (CDB) as well as ABSA Bank, West African Development Bank, Central African…
Nestlé Nigeria has unveiled the panel of judges for the 2024 Nestlé Nigeria Media Awards, an event that recognizes and celebrates journalistic excellence across Nigeria. Now in its fourth year, Nestlé Nigeria Media Awards recognizes and rewards media professionals who skillfully highlight critical issues around nutrition security, environmental sustainability and socio-economic development. The judges including Dr. Chioma Emma-Nwachukwu, Programs Lead, Lagos Chapter, Nutrition Society of Nigeria, renowned for her work in nutrition and public health; Rosemary Otalor, Account Director, APO Group, with extensive experience in media relations and communications; Dr. Sunday John, Senior Lecturer, School of Media and Communications, Pan-Atlantic…
The Society of Digital Newspaper Owners of Nigeria (SDNON) has successfully concluded its 2024 executive elections, ushering in a new leadership team dedicated to advancing the association’s mission of promoting excellence in digital journalism. In a closely contested election, Mr. Adeniyi Ifetayo emerged as the President-elect, while Mr. Gbenga Shaba was elected Vice President. Their victory signifies a commitment to bringing innovative leadership to the organization. Mr. Adeniyi Ifetayo Moses is a multi-award-winning celebrity journalist, luxury and lifestyle reporter with Ben TV London, and the publisher of Megastar Magazine. With over 15 years of experience, he has carved a niche…