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CHALLENGES OF WOMEN INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISTS MAINSTREAMED ON DAY 3 @ THE Wits’ AFRICAN INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM CONFERENCE By Omoniyi Ibietan

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This morning, Motunrayo Famuyiwa-Alaka of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism; Juliana Francis of New Telegraph Newspapers; and Pauli Van Wyk of Daily Maverick Scorpio, held participants spellbound at the main auditorium of the Science Stadium at the Wits, in their revealing, candour-laced narratives focused on the global challenging environment in which women have to operate as investigative journalists. Given her biological constitution, the woman journalist faces unfair practices in the workplace – practices that compel her to work harder to justify her competence and retention at the reportorial…

Campaign: We are learning `Shaku Shaku’ dance steps – Osinbajo

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Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, on Sunday in Abuja, jocularly said he was learning the `Shaku Shaku’ dance steps for campaigns ahead of the 2019 general elections. `Shaku Shaku’ is a popular and contemporary dance style common among young Nigerians. The vice president said that his friend recently polled large number of votes just by dancing. Osinbajo, who was the Chairman and Special Guest of Honour at the `Launch of Five Fascinating Books’ written by Funmilayo Braithwaite, in Abuja on Sunday, said that his friend recently polled large number of votes just…

Barca Boss, PRNigeria Chief Bag Global PR Awards in Barcelona … Nigeria joins League of multiple award winners

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The International Public Relations Association (IPRA) has conferred 2018 Golden World Awards (GWA) on the President of FC Barcelona (colloquially known as Barça), Josep Maria Bartomeu and the founder of PRNigeria media platform, Yushau A. Shuaib. The conferment took place on Friday at a ceremony by IPRA in Barcelona, Spain. The Barca President received IPRA’s President Award for outstanding contribution of Barcelona Foundation to better world understanding through sports. He was honoured for leading the club to put into practice values of teamwork, empathy, and respect while providing places for…

Foundation Doles Out Scholarship, Grants To Students ,Women

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Ile-Ife Osun state, The fourth in the series of the Lateefah Moyosore Durosinmi (LMD) Foundation award of scholarship to students and grants to women in small business will hold on Thursday Oct. 25 at Obafemi Awolowo University Central Mosque, Ile -Ife. In a statement by the Foundation Secretary, Dr Sururah Bello said over 40 students and women would benefit from the foundation award this year with scholarships to 28 students of both primary and secondary schools. She said that four students have been selected from each of the six South West states…

Tafa LG Chairman Bags 2018 North-Central Outstanding Chairman of the Year Award

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The Executive Chairman of Tafa Local Government Area in Niger State, Alhaji Abubakar Ado a. k. a Ikon Allah has been nominated as the 2018 North-Central Outstanding Chairman of the Year Award According to the Coordinator of the award, Cletus Akhimen, the nomination Hon Abubakar Ado went through a transparent voting system participated by Nigerians especially those who reside in the North-Central part of the country. The North-Central Service Awards was established by COA Media in recognition of good service delivery done by individual and institutions in the North Central…

Gov Sani-Bello Enjoins Religion Leaders To Preach Peace,Harmonious Existence

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Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani-Bello has urged clerics and society leaders to use religion to further harmonious existence in Nigeria.   Governor Sani-Bello stated this at the Maulid anniversary of Shiek Ahmad Tijjani and N133, 548, 570 appeal launching for the establishment of Majma’u Islamic Model School Secretariat, Minna at the Justice Idris Legbo International Conference Centre, Minna.   Governor Sani-Bello said that clerics and other leaders have important role to play in ensuring that religious tolerance exist among the people.   He called on the clerics to preach…

3rd Annual Arise O Nigeria leadership Symposium & Humanitarian Awards Abuja 2018 Holds October

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Nigerian youths and Leaders are taking up the responsibility of writing a new narrative for our dear country Nigeria as they consolidate to bridge the knowledge gap at the 3rd Annual Arise O Nigeria leadership Symposium & Humanitarian Awards (Abuja 2018) organized to address issues concerning youths, women and Democratic leadership which is imperative for achieving peace, justice & internal stability in Nigeria. Theme : Strengthening Democratic Governance; A Panacea towards achieving sustainable Economic growth, Peace and Internal stability in Nigeria. Date: Saturday 27th October, 2018 TOPIC 1 *The place…

Gov Tanko Al-Makura Bags 2018 North-Central Governor of the Year Award

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The Executive Governor of Nassarawa State, Alhaji Umaru Tanko Al-Makura has been nominated as the Governor of the Year. According to the Coordinator of the award, Cletus Akhimen, the nomination went through a transparent voting system participated by Nigerians especially those who reside in the North-Central part of the country. The North-Central Service Awards was established by COA Media in recognition of good service delivery done by individual and institutions in the North Central Nigeria. The North-Central service Awards is scheduled to hold on 15th November, 2018, at the Yar’adua…

2018 Customer Experience Management Conference holds October

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The 2018 edition of the Customer Experience Management Conference will start from 3rd to 4th October,2018 at the Lagos chambers of commerce and industry.   According to the Convener,Dr Aliyu Ilias, the theme of the conference is centred around the digital experience,he added that the conference was a platform for CEO’S, Managing directors, Customer service heads, Marketing managers and customer service representative.   “customer service is everyone business from the janitor to the Chief executive officers.” Aliyu said.   He however stated that the two-day conference would be held during…

CFWRI Launches Book On Widowhood

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Stakeholders in the plight of widows will be in Ibadan on Sunday for the Channel for Widow Relief Initiative (CFWRI) public book presentation on how to assist the widows and orphans in Nigeria.   The book, written by the Executive Director and Chief Executive of CFWRI, Alhaja Fadhilah Omotunde Balogun, entitled, “Overcoming the Challenges of Widowhood”, would comes up by 1pm at the Trenchard Hall, University of Ibadan, Ibadan.   Balogun said the book explores the harrowing experiences of widows and proffers remedies that will bring succour to bereaved women…