Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism in collaboration with Albarka 89.9 FM, Ganmo, Kwara State on Tuesday 20th of August, organised a one-day sensitisation program on community development in the state. The participants which drawn from various communities and representatives of civil society organisations in the state were sensitised on the role of the community […]
Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has expressed concern over the continued widespread use of free email services by numerous government officials for conducting official business in violation of government policy, saying the practice poses significant risks to national security, data privacy, and the integrity of government operations. In a statement issued in Lagos by its Programme
The enticing aroma of bean cakes, fondly known as Akara, filled the entrance of the building Afon community regards as the Court. The bean cake vendor, commonly called Iya Alakara, operates just outside the open structure, beside the tarred road—a popular spot for small food businesses like hers. Several goats lounged peacefully in the shade
INVESTIGATION: Kwara court facilities crumble under neglect; FOI non-existent Read More »
Discrimination against Persons With Disabilities (PWDs),in healthcare centres can lead to unequal access to healthcare services. In spite of the passage of the Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (prohibition) Act, PWDs still find it difficult to access healthcare with ease. The challenges or discrimination often begins with medical personnel lack of knowledge about PWDs, no provision
Abuja health services, women with disabilities recount ordeals Read More »
Students at Suban Schools in Kwara State are still defecating in open spaces despite the presence of a reportedly five-to-six million naira toilet project. The project aimed to eradicate open defecation and improve sanitation within the school. However, students are still observed using open areas and other parts of the school premises for their needs.
On a sweltering July afternoon in Ijagbo, a community within Kwara State’s Oyun Local Government Area, the sky hung heavy with clouds poised to unleash a torrent of rain. But for Usman Adam, a resident of the small hamlet of Gaa Adamu, the looming downpour offered little comfort. His furrowed brow betrayed a deeper concern
N65 million water project falls short: Kwara rural communities remain thirsty Read More »
Kanem Press Digital Hub has trained young journalists from various organisations and stakeholders on culture preservation for economic development. The two-day training was held at the Armani Event Centre in Maiduguri. Facilitators of the training include the Dean of the School of Postgraduate Studies at the University of Maiduguri, Prof. Yakubu Mukhtar, who presented on
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Identity cards are an indispensable item for students within and outside any campus. This is because of its multi-various values. It serves as a gateway to various services students may need. Beyond serving as a form of identification, it offers safety and privileges within and off campus. Student ID cards provide students with a sense
Inability of OAU management to produce students’ ID cards made many to miss exam. Read More »
Journalists have been tasked to promote good governance through investigative journalism. This was the emphasis of a one-day media training workshop on Investigative Journalism, Inclusive Development and Accountability organised by National Point Forward Communication Ltd in collaboration with the Wole Soyinka Centre For Investigative Journalism and MacArthur Foundation. The workshop was held at New Point
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Investigation has revealed that not less than 18 fire incidents have occurred in the last five years in different markets in Kwara State. The inferno left in its trail anguish, sorrow, losses and disappointment. The head of department (HOD), media and publicity of the Kwara State Fire Service, Hassan Adekunle, on behalf of the director
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For over 15 years, residents of Tassa village in Dawakin Kudu Local Government Area, Local Government Area in Kano, have been battling with activities of dredging and excavation resulting to degradation and, soil contamination, deforestation, coastal erosion, property damage, loss of aquatic biodiversity, ecological destabilisation, and sinkholes. Sinkhole is a situation where a hole is
How sinkholes poses threat to houses, economic activities in Tassa community Read More »
In 2019, a study was conducted by Ogundiji and his team to explore the challenges faced by students who are nursing mothers and the support system available to them as they bear the weighty task of balancing academic activities and motherhood responsibilities. This study identified gaps in the provisions made available by Nigerian universities, a
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The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism in collaboration with Albarka 89.9 FM, Ganmo, Kwara State on Tuesday 16th of July, organised a one-day media roundtable on “Good Governance and Responsibilities of the Media.” with participants drawn from media organisations and practitioners across Kwara state. The enlightenment programme which was funded by the MacArthur Foundation
Media practitioners in the country have been advised to brace up for new challenges posed by new media technologies if they are to remain relevant in the profession. The practitioners were also advised to shift focus more on investigative journalism for inclusive development and accountability in the society. This was the position of various speakers
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Claims: A video on social media platforms, particularly WhatsApp and TikTok, portrays King Charles allegedly unveiling a portrait of Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) and labeling him “419 tithe collector.” Full text: During the alleged unveiling of Pastor Adeboye as a “419 tithe collector” the portrait which
Stakeholders at a round table discussion on good governance in Kano have called on the State Open Government Partnership (OGP) to conduct bi-annual town hall meetings with Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to assess the implementation of his campaign commitments. This is one of the resolutions that were mutually agreed upon in a communique jointly signed
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In the heart of Niger State’s Munya and Shiroro local government areas, the escalating terror from bandit attacks has plunged the region’s healthcare system into crisis. Justina Asishana reports on the strategies adopted by the health workers who brave the odds to deliver healthcare services in order not to leave the communities vulnerable without consistent
On Thursday, key stakeholders in Kano State gathered at the conference hall of the Kano Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists in Farm Center for a roundtable on good governance, organised by Stallion Times. The event, supported by the Wole Soyinka Center for Investigative Journalism and funded by the MacArthur Foundation, brought together state
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In this report, Arinze Chijioke attempts to unravel why residents of Umunwanwa, a community in Abia State, have continued to be threatened by erosion years after, despite an intervention project by Anambra Imo River Basin Development Authority (AIRBDA). As farmers fell into spates of happiness when the clouds began to gather one Thursday this June,
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Ilorin, Kwara State– Odo-Eku is a community in the Isin Local Government Area of Kwara State. The community has been facing a challenge with water for decades, as residents cannot boast of access to potable water.The community solely relies on a small spring called Omi Ekú, where residents share the water with cows, wash their
Benue State in Nigeria’s north-central region has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in Nigeria. And this is due to the widespread lack of access to healthcare across its rural communities. In this report, ARINZE CHIJIOKE visits Gboko and Ohimini Local Government Areas (LGAs), exposing the tragic stories of maternal and child mortality and