Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

A stack of microphones, signifying an illustration of Journalists Journalism on trial in Africa: Fortitude and fake news Powerful elites are using the fake news narrative to target journalists and evade accountability. The world of journalism has been somewhat emboldened since 7 June when judges in a South African High Court threw out a private prosecution brought by the country’s former president Jacob Zuma. His target was journalist Karyn Maughan, whom the court heard he’d developed an ‘extraordinary animosity’ towards. Maughan’s reporting included references to documents about Zuma’s health that were already on public record as part of the twists…

Alcaraz Beats Minaur in Queen’s Final to Win First Grass Title Carlos Alcaraz won his first title on grass and regained the world number one ranking with an impressive victory over Alex de Minaur in the Queen’s final. Alcaraz’s 6-4 6-4 triumph means he moves above Novak Djokovic in the rankings and will be the top men’s seed at Wimbledon, which starts on 3 July. The Spaniard, 20 was playing only his third grass-court tournament. “So many legends have won here. Seeing my name on the trophy surrounded by the great champions is amazing,” he said. Alcaraz will now hope…

‘Champ’ Davido hails Adesanya Nigerian musician, David Adeleke, popularly known as ‘Davido’ has reacted to a video uploaded by UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya where he participated in the ‘Unavailable’ challenge. The song ‘Unavailable’ off the fourth studio album of the award-winning singer and performer Davido, is slowly becoming a viral trend and it is no surprise that Nigerian-born mixed martial artist Adesanya has joined the long list of celebrities participating in the viral challenge of the song. The UFC Champion shared a video of himself doing the challenge alongside some friends with a caption that read, “Emotionally Unavailable: @davido…

Obaseki offers Aminat, LASU first class graduate automatic employment Godwin Obaseki, Edo State governor Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has offered automatic employment to Yusuf Aminat, a first-class law graduate, into the state’s public service. The employment offer came after Aminat, a native of Edo State, emerged as the best-ever graduate at the Lagos State University (LASU) with a 5.0 Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) in the institution’s Law degree programme. The governor, whose offer was conveyed by Anthony Okungbowa, Edo State Head of Service, said “Beyond merely congratulating her, we have offered automatic employment to her. Indeed, we…

Bridging the AI skills gap in Africa By Zafir Junaid Artificial Intelligence skills gap in Africa As we navigate the contours of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI), it is becoming increasingly evident that Africa, with its unique challenges and untapped potential, has a critical role to play. It is therefore critical for the continent to start bridging the AI skills gap to contribute to creating an inclusive and sustainable digital ecosystem. As far back as 2017, the World Economic Forum predicted that nearly half of all jobs in Africa could be potentially automated by existing…

VP Shettima Decorates New Customs Boss Customs, Federal Government, Vice President.  The Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima has decorated the new Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), describing the appointment of Mr Adewale Adeniyi by President Bola Tinubu as morale booster for officers in the service. Sen. Shettima stated this today in a brief ceremony witnessed by the Chief of Staff to the President, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila at the Presidential Villa. According to the Vice President, “congratulations for bringing professionalism back to the Nigerian Customs Service. Now, every Customs officer can aspire to occupy the pinnacle of his…

Zenith Bank’s CFO, Mukhtar Adam, Emerges Chief Financial Officer of the Year at the 11th AABLA The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Zenith Bank Plc, Dr. Mukhtar Adam, has been named ‘Chief Financial Officer of the Year’ at the 11th All Africa Business Leaders Awards (AABLA) in partnership with CNBC Africa.The award ceremony took place at the King’s Ballroom, Sun City, South Africa, on June 23, 2023. The honour places Mukhtar alongside other celebrated professionals across Africa. Expressing his gratitude for the recognition, Adam thanked the judges and organisers of the award, expressing his appreciation for being deemed a fitting…

 Tinubu renames major airports after personalities [SEE LIST] President Bola Tinubu, has renamed some federal airports after several prominent Nigerians. Tinubu announced the renaming of the airports in a memo released on Monday by the Federal Ministry of Aviation dated June 1, 2023, and signed by Mrs Joke Olatunji for the Director of Airport Operations. It noted that the President renamed the airports “as part of reforms of the Aviation sector.” The Maiduguri Airport was renamed after the immediate past President Muhammadu Buhari and the Port Harcourt Airport after the late nationalist Obafemi Awolowo, while the Nasarawa Airport immortalised the…

Reuben Abati, Rufai Oseni Hail Tinubu For Representing Nigeria Well In France Arise TV’s Reuben Abati, Rufai Oseni Hails President Tinubu For Representing Nigeria Well In France. This is more like a mockery. Because as far as Nigerians are concerned, Tinubu only went there to kiss, hug, shake hands, peck and smile at other attendees of the summit. I commend him for making the effort, and showing up. As he should. He wanted the challenge, therefore, he should keep up. He owes Nigeria that. INEC President. The man really represented . His crew are showing us his performance in kissing,…

President Tinubu to Arrive in Lagos for Sallah on Tuesday There are strong indications that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will return to the country on Tuesday, a day before the commencement of the Sallah festivities. THE PUBLISHER NIGERIA reports that a source confirmed this development on Sunday. The source revealed that the President intends to spend the Sallah holiday in Lagos, the commercial capital of the country. As preparations for his return are underway, an advance team has already been dispatched ahead of President Tinubu’s arrival, Channels Television reports. This newspaper reported earlier that on Friday, Tinubu concluded his official…