THISDAY Alumni Association Hails Obaigbena at 65, Says He’s a Media Titan, Visionary Leader with Innovative Spirit Ejiofor Alike THISDAY Alumni Association has described the Chairman of THISDAY/ARISE Media Group, Prince Nduka Obaigbena, as “a
man renowned for his visionary leadership, relentless innovation, and remarkable resilience in the media industry.” In a statement issued by its President, Dr. Tony Onyima, on
the occasion of Obaigbena’s 65th birthday, the association said his “storied career stands as a testament to the transformative power of visionary leadership. “With an unparalleled ability to
anticipate and shape the future of media, he has redefined journalistic standards and expanded the horizons for media practitioners globally. Under his guidance, THISDAY evolved from an
ambitious Nigerian newspaper into a global journalistic powerhouse, respected for its integrity, quality, and depth of reporting,” Onyima said. Onyima further stated that
“Obaigbena's innovative spirit was further showcased with the establishment of ARISE NEWS Channel, which provides diverse Continued on page 5
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At Osoba’s Book Launch, FG Vows to Tackle Food Crisis, Reduce Cost of Living Festus Akanbi in Lagos and Deji Elumoye in Abuja
CELEBRATING MEDIA GURU… L-R: Ondo State Governor, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa; former Secretary General of the Commonwealth, Chief Emeka Anyaoku; Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun; Wife of the author, Mrs. Aderinsola Osoba; former Governor of Ogun State and the author of the book, Chief Olusegun Osoba; Vice President Kashim Shettima; and Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, during the public presentation of Osoba’s book titled: ‘My Life in the Public Eye’, in Lagos…yesterday
President Bola Tinubu yesterday vowed that his administration would address food insecurity in the country and drive Continued on page 5
Panic as Trump Survives Shooting in Apparent Assassination Attempt I was hit by bullet on my right ear, says Trump Biden, Clinton, Obama urge Americans to unite against violence US Secret Service confirms Trump is safe, launches investigation Trump is fine, says his campaign Suspected gunman, rally attendee feared killed Ejiofor Alike and Festus Akanbi There was panic yesterday in the United States after suspected gunshots were fired at the campaign rally of the former
President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania. Trump said he was shot and hit by a bullet in the “upper part Continu-ed on page 5
Makinde Shrugs off S’Court’s Judgement I AM ALIVE… United States President, Mr. Donald Trump, with blood on his right ear as he was rushed off stage by security agents after gunshots were on LG Autonomy, Says It’s a Distraction... Page12 Former fired at his campaign in Pennsylvania…yesterday