From THISWEEK to THISDAY to ARISE News Channel, and Lekeelekee Social Media Platform: A Bold Generational Statement in Journalism Commemorates Founding Sonala Olumhense pens tribute to THISWEEK: We can do it
Forty years after THISWEEK first appeared on Nigerian newsstands, its founding editor, Sonala Olumhense, has offered a moving reflection on a
publication that not only transformed journalism but also inspired institutions that continue to shape the country’s media landscape today.
For Olumhense, THISWEEK was never merely a magazine. It was an idea, a movement and a declaration that excellence in
Nigerian journalism was possible. The publication’s enduring legacy, he suggested, can be traced through the emergence of THISDAY, ARISE
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Appeal Court Affirms Ruling Barring INEC from Recognising Mark-led ADC Congresses ADC: Judgement didn’t affect our primaries Propaganda can’t change the law, says Atiku Party dismisses rival portal claim
Chuks Okocha and Alex Enumah in Abuja
The Court of Appeal, in a split decision of two-to-one, affirmed the judgement of a Federal High
Court, which restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognis-
ing or participating in any state congresses organised by committees appointed by the Senator David
Mark-led caretaker leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
The appellate court in the Continued on page 9
Oyo: Terrorists Killed Michael, Deacon to Force Govt to a Deal, Oriire Principal Says Relives harrowing experience of how they walked four hours in the bush Makinde assures pupils, teachers full support as military hands over victims NHRC demands renewed push to free all kidnap victims across Nigeria NOA urges unity against insurgency, hails security forces over rescue operation
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MAKINDE RECEIVES ORIIRE PUPILS FROM THE NIGERIAN ARMY...
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde (middle); General Officer Commanding, 2 Division of the Nigerian Army, Ibadan, Major General Chinedu Ralph Nnebeife (fifth right); the rescued principal, Mrs Rachel Alamu (third right), who was abducted along with teachers and pupils in Ahoro, Esiele, Yawota Community, Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State; and the pupils, during their handover to the Oyo State PHOTO: OYO GOV’S MEDIA UNIT. government by the Nigerian Army at the Executive Chamber, Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Ibadan, yesterday