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WINSEC Summit & Awards 2026 : NAWOJ Fixes August 5, as New Date

By Sharon Akuboh, Abuja Following a critical meeting of the WINSEC 2026 Central Planning Committee held in Abuja, and after a careful review of issues of national importance, it was resolved that the previously scheduled date of Tuesday, June 30, 2026, be rescheduled to Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Please note that all other arrangements, including…

CAJ President Tasks New NIPR Inductees on Integrity, Ethical Communication, Fight Against Misinformation

By Cynthia Talatu Batuta The President of the Congress of African Journalists, Chief Chris Isiguzo, has challenged newly inducted members of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, integrity and ethical conduct as they begin their journey in the public relations profession. Speaking at the NIPR 2026 Second…

Weekenders Magazine Hails ‘The Stallion’ Grace Ike on 2026 Silent Heroes Award in Management

By Sharon Akuboh, Abuja Weekenders Media Commercial Limited, publishers of Weekenders Magazine, has congratulated the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, Comrade Grace Ike, fondly known as “The Stallion,” on her well-deserved recognition as the recipient of the 2026 Silent Heroes Award in Management. In a congratulatory message, the Executive Director…

Weekenders Magazine Hails Chief Christopher Isiguzo on 2026 Silent Heroes Leadership Award

By Sharon Akuboh, Abuja Weekenders Media Commercial Limited has congratulated former President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) and current President of the Congress of African Journalists (CAJ), Chief Christopher Isiguzo, on his recognition as the recipient of the 2026 Silent Heroes Award for Leadership. In a congratulatory message, the Executive Director of Weekenders…

Weekenders Magazine Hails Dr. Aliyu Mohammed (Sarkin Mota) on 2026 Silent Heroes Award

By Sharon Akuboh, Abuja Weekenders Media Commercial Limited has congratulated renowned automobile entrepreneur, Dr. Aliyu Mohammed (Sarkin Mota), on his recognition as the recipient of the 2026 Silent Heroes Award in Automobile Business, describing the honour as a fitting tribute to his remarkable contributions to Nigeria’s automotive industry and national economic development. In a congratulatory…

Nigeria First : How Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye Signals a New Era in Foreign Policy

As Abuja embraces a “Nigeria First” doctrine, experts argue that strengthening the nation at home is now the foundation for effective leadership abroad. By Dr. Onibiyo Ezekiel For more than six decades, Nigeria projected itself as Africa’s foremost champion—funding liberation movements, leading peacekeeping operations and spearheading regional interventions across the continent. Yet, while Abuja often…

The Higher God Lifts You, the Lower You Must Bow

Lessons in Humility from Aliko Dangote’s Example There is a powerful image making the rounds: Alhaji Aliko Dangote, GCON, Africa’s richest Black man with an estimated net worth of $28.5 billion in 2026, kneeling on a prayer mat before God. This is the same man who built Africa’s largest industrial empire—spanning cement, sugar, fertilizer, and…

Grace Ike : Leading Quietly, Transforming Journalism Through Purposeful Service, Bags Silent Heroes Award

By Sharon Akuboh, Abuja In an era where leadership is often measured by visibility and public acclaim, some individuals continue to make the greatest impact away from the spotlight. Their influence is reflected not in loud declarations but in consistent service, principled leadership, and unwavering commitment to the people they serve. One such leader is…