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Lagos Government, MTN Demand Gender-Inclusive Environment in Technology Sector

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The Lagos State Government and technology stakeholders have called for stronger commitment towards creating gender-inclusive opportunities in science, technology and innovation. The call was made at the fifth edition of the Women in Technology and Engineering Summit (WITESA), held at the MUSON Centre, Lagos. Representing the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Commissioner for Innovation, Science and Technology, Olatunbosun Alake, said stakeholders must move beyond discussions and embrace practical collaboration to enable more women to thrive and lead in the technology space. Alake stressed that Lagos’ ambition as a digital hub depends on inclusive innovation, particularly in emerging fields such as artificial intelligence, data science and renewable energy. “We need to move beyond conversation to collaboration in creating an environment where women can thrive, where they can lead, and where they can innovate,” he said. At the summit, industry experts highlighted the need to ...
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DECAN Seeks More Media Access to Naval Operations, Exercises

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The Defence Correspondents Association of Nigeria (DECAN) has called for stronger collaboration with the Nigerian Navy through expanded opportunities for journalists to participate in naval operations, exercises and strategic maritime engagements. DECAN made the call during a courtesy visit by its newly elected executive members to the Directorate of Naval Information in Abuja. The DECAN President, Sunday Odita, who led the delegation, said the engagement was aimed at strengthening the relationship between defence correspondents and the Nigerian Navy while improving national security communication. Odita said defence journalists play a crucial role in bridging the information gap between the military and the public, adding that limited access to naval activities often affects public awareness of the Navy’s operational achievements. He urged the Navy to sustain and expand media-embedding programmes, particularly for Abuja-based correspondents, to enable journalists gain firsthand knowle...
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Nigeria Needs Strong Whistleblower Law to Fight Corruption — MRA

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Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has called on the Federal Government and relevant stakeholders to establish a comprehensive whistleblower protection law to safeguard individuals who expose corruption, misconduct and other wrongdoing. MRA made the call in commemoration of the 2026 World Whistleblower Day, stressing that whistleblowers in Nigeria continue to face retaliation, including job loss, intimidation, harassment, threats, discrimination and legal challenges. The organisation said Nigeria requires a legal framework that meets international standards by providing secure reporting channels, protecting whistleblowers in both public and private sectors, ensuring independent investigation of disclosures and imposing penalties against those who retaliate against whistleblowers. MRA Programme Officer, Ms Adesewa Akintokun, in a statement said existing policies encouraging the reporting of corruption and misconduct remain inadequate without enforceable legal protection. She noted that whistlebl...
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Lagos Police Arrest Suspects, Recover Military Uniforms, Drugs, 14 Firearms in June Operations

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The Lagos State Police Command says it has recorded major operational successes in the fight against crime, with the arrest of several suspects and recovery of firearms, ammunition, illicit substances, stolen items and other criminal exhibits in June. The state Commissioner of Police, CP Tijani Fatai, disclosed this during a press briefing at the command's headquarters in Ikeja. He said the Command remains committed to intelligence-led policing, crime prevention and protection of lives and property. Among the items recovered during the period were 14 firearms, four live cartridges, 51 mobile phones, two vehicle engine control units, an operational motorcycle, a diesel truck loaded with military camouflage uniforms, suspected illicit substances and vandalised electrical cables. CP Fatai said two suspected cable vandals, Ikenegboge Godwin, 23, and Aondoaka Jacob, 23, were arrested while allegedly vandalising electric cables on the Third Mainland Bridge. He said the command also arres...
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International Widows’ Day: POWA to Establish Mental Health Support Network for Police Widows

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The Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA) says it will establish a sustainable mental health and psychosocial support network for police widows, as part of efforts to address the emotional and psychological challenges faced by families of fallen officers. The National President of POWA, Mrs. Olufunmilola Disu, disclosed this during activities marking the 2026 International Widows’ Day with the theme, “Justice, Dignity and Economic Power for Police Widows.” Mrs. Disu said the loss of a spouse goes beyond financial hardship, noting that many police widows silently deal with grief while caring for their children and rebuilding their lives after the death of their husbands in active service. She stressed that emotional healing must receive the same attention as financial support. “Our goal is simple: to ease the financial, health and emotional burdens faced by our women and to ensure that no police widow feels abandoned after her husband's service and sacrifice,” she said. The POWA...
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Father’s Day: Oluremi Tinubu Salutes Fathers for Sacrifices, Family Values

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First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has celebrated fathers across Nigeria and around the world, describing their contributions as vital to building strong families and communities. In a Father’s Day message on Sunday, the First Lady acknowledged the love, strength and sacrifices of fathers, father-figures, mentors and role models who continue to support and guide their families. She said fathers play an important role in shaping the character, confidence and future of children through their dedication, protection and leadership. “Today, we honour all fathers, father-figures, role models, and mentors who show up each day, working to provide for their families,” she said. Senator Tinubu encouraged fathers to continue being sources of wisdom, strength and inspiration to their families. “May you continue to be a source of wisdom, strength, and inspiration to your families. Happy Father’s Day,” the First Lady said.
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Dateline 2027: Focus South-East – When Ethnic Nationalism will not be Enough

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By Seye Oladejo, Lagos APC Chieftain As the countdown to the 2027 general elections gradually gathers momentum, political actors across the country are once again recalibrating strategies, building alliances and testing narratives they hope will resonate with the Nigerian electorate. In the Southeast, there appears to be a growing temptation to return to the familiar and emotionally charged rhetoric of ethnic nationalism as a pathway to political relevance and electoral bargaining. While every ethnic nationality in Nigeria has the legitimate right to protect and promote its interests within the framework of our federal democracy, the hard truth remains that ethnic nationalism alone will not be enough to secure meaningful political gains in 2027. Nigeria’s political realities have evolved considerably. The electorate has become increasingly sophisticated, discerning and demanding. Across the country, citizens are looking beyond emotional appeals and primordial sentiments. They are askin...
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