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News Editor @GuardianNigeria 🌹 Rotary Peace Fellow, Chula Thailand 🌹 #ADIS23 Media Fellow, Silicon Valley, California

Lagos
Joined July 2009
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UCJUI executives with Mr Templer Olaiya, an alumni of the UCJUI, at the Guardian Newspaper @TopeTempler
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Power, politics, and controversy—IBB’s legacy remains one of Nigeria’s most debated. In this deep dive, The Guardian’s Muyiwa Adeyemi @muyiwaadeyemis, Temitope Olaiya @Topetempler, and Lois Ogunniyi @The_Ladylois break down the key moments that shaped his rule. Watch the full video on YouTube for deeper insights, untold facts, myths, and unanswered questions. youtu.be/O12B6WUa0Ls What’s your take on IBB’s impact? Let’s discuss in the comments! 📷 #IBB #NigeriaPolitics #History #June12 #DeleGiwa
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Power, politics, and controversy—IBB’s legacy remains one of Nigeria’s most debated. In this deep dive, The Guardian’s Muyiwa Adeyemi @muyiwaadeyemis, Temitope Olaiya @Topetempler, and Lois Ogunniyi @The_Ladylois break down the key moments that shaped his rule. Watch the full video on YouTube for deeper insights, untold facts, myths, and unanswered questions. youtu.be/O12B6WUa0Ls What’s your take on IBB’s impact? Let’s discuss in the comments! 📷 #IBB #NigeriaPolitics #History #June12 #DeleGiwa
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Tope Templer retweeted
Authenticity is key in leadership. Embrace your vulnerabilities and weaknesses openly. By sharing them, you inspire others and build genuine connections. #Leadership #DearLeader #SamAdeyemi
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2023 ADIS Media Fellows
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“If we manage our natural resources well, #Africa has no reason to be poor. We have $6.2 trillion in natural resources,” - @AfDB_Group President @akin_adesina at @GuardianNigeria's 40th anniversary lecture. #ForTheWorldToRespectAfrica ➡️ bit.ly/3RlnmRv
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NIGER COUP: SANUSI BRIEFS TINUBU Ahead of Thursday’s ECOWAS extraordinary meeting, Muhammadu Sanusi, the 14th Emir of Kano, briefed ECOWAS Chairman, President Bola Tinubu on his intervention efforts in resolving the Niger Crisis. Sanusi, who visited the presidential villa on Wednesday following his interactions with the coup leaders in Niger, says he was warmly welcomed there. He emphasized his commitment to ongoing mediation for the restoration of peace in the country, highlighting that his intervention is a personal endeavor.
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Alumni from UCJUI have gone ahead to work with BBC West Africa, Twitter, and TheCable among other reputable organizations. To celebrate our 36th Anniversary, here’s what some of our alumni have to say about @ucj_ui. @TopeTempler @OArowosafe
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Journalists interested in reporting on the impacts of algorithms & automated systems in their communities can apply for the @pulitzercenter’s AI Accountability Fellowship. You'll get: 👉Up to $20 000 👉A 10-month fellowship 👉Mentorship Deadline: 1 July pulitzercenter.org/blog/open…
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Applications are now open for the third cohort of Accelerating Black Leadership and Entrepreneurship! Learn more about how you can apply to the ABLE 2023 at bit.ly/ApplyABLECohort3
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#ALERT BreakingNews US Attorney General for the first time allowed the transfer of confiscated Russian assets to Ukraine ft.com/content/ef3501bf-c498…
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Populations across the globe are aging at an unprecedented pace, making many countries increasingly reliant on migration to realize their long-term growth potential, according to a new report from the World Bank. worldbank.org/en/publication…
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📸 For the first time, #Armenia (Brazil, Kazakhstan and China, among others) voted in favour of a UN General Assembly resolution that condemns #Russia aggression against #Ukraine and #Georgia.
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Did you know over 300 people attended ADIS23? Check out some stats below and read the full ADIS23 summary report at bit.ly/adis23report #InvestAfrica #ADIS23 #ADISymposium2023 #ADISymposium #diaspora #africa
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Looking for your next professional move or know someone who is? We're hiring for a Public Relations and Communications Coordinator and looking for driven people to generate a positive social impact with us! rebrand.ly/pr-role-jd/23 #hiring #careeropportunities #jobopening
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Today is the 55th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s final sermon, which he delivered in Memphis in support of striking sanitation workers. “Somewhere I read that the greatness of America is the right to protest for right.” xitter.gq/MichaelSkolnik/status/… – at Nashville, TN
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Bring the heat at #ADIS23 with my Naija brother @TopeTempler and Kenyan sister, Tabby!
🇺🇸 🇳🇬 Not sure if I killed this Fela’s Lady Na Master performed by Pope Flynn, an artist on the faculty of Saint Mary’s College of California but happy I opened the dance floor with my Naija swag. 🤩 @AfricanDNetwork #ADIS23 @baobabglobal
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**Please retweet** 📣Program Launch! Virtual 2023 Women in Global Development Leadership Forum, May 3-4. 🌍80 speakers from 30 countries share concrete takeaways you can apply to your life and your organization. Explore more: bit.ly/WILD-Program #WILDLeaders #globaldev
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We’re a proud #partner of @WILDinnovators's virtual 2023 Women in Global Development Leadership Forum on May 3-4. Participants can access 16 hours of live programming in 23 time zones, & six months of exclusive leadership development opps. theWILDnetwork.org. #WILDleaders
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