MRA holds workshop for journalists on media laws

MRA holds workshop for journalists on media laws

The Media Rights Agenda (MRA) recently held a two-day workshop in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital, to empower journalists with the knowledge and skills to navigate the complexities of Nigerian laws and regulations as they affect media practice. The programme was organised with support from the MacArthur Foundation through the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism … Read more

Nigerian governor urges youths to shelve nationwide protest, embrace dialogue

Nigerian governor urges youths to shelve nationwide protest, embrace dialogue

Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has appealed to Nigerian youths to constructively engage the government in finding lasting solutions to Nigeria’s problems rather than engage in protests that could cause more harm to the country. Mr Abiodun made the appeal on Wednesday when he met with a coalition of youth organisations in the state at … Read more

How lack of stable electricity puts patients’ lives in danger in Ogun hospital

How lack of stable electricity puts patients’ lives in danger in Ogun hospital

“You people enjoy seeing casualties, taking them (patients) to the mortuary. My family and I can’t go to the mortuary. If you like it or not, if it’s your plan, it won’t work,” lamented Abiola Bolaji, a mother whose sick daughter, dependent on an oxygen machine, is suffering due to the lack of electricity at … Read more

Police arrest father, son for allegedly beating neighbour’s wife to death

Police arrest father, son for allegedly beating neighbour’s wife to death

The Police Command in Ogun has arrested a 54-year-old man, Chizoke Obiadada, and his 17-year-old son for allegedly beating to death their neighbour’s wife, 43-year-old Tope Owoade. Omolola Odutola, the State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), disclosed this in a statement in Abeokuta on Saturday, adding that the suspects were arrested on Friday. Ms Odutola … Read more