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Northern Women Urged to Break Barriers in Photojournalism as Experts Highlight Cultural Challenges

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L-R Guess Speaker of the Program Mr. Afolabi Sotunde, Program Facilitator, Sodiq Adelakun, One of the Participants Jamila Farouk Jamo received her certificate, Mohammed Al’ameen supporting facilitator, representative of Ideas and Data Academy Katsina, Dr, Musa Abdullahi Sufi at the Closing Ceremony of a 3 days Training on Photojournalism and Documentary Photography toward achieving sustainable development goals (SDG’s) in the age of artificial intelligence (AI), organized by smmimgas and media Ltd held in Kaduna on Weekend.

 

Experts in photography have expressed concern over the low involvement of Northern women in the art of photography, especially in photojournalism. During a three-day workshop in Kaduna, supported by Ideas and Global Academy (IDGA), renowned photojournalist and founder of SMM Images and Media Company, Sani Muhammad Maikatanga, highlighted the poor participation of Northern women in photography as a significant barrier to the development of photojournalism in the region.

Maikatanga lamented that only a few Northern women practice photography, with even fewer engaged in photojournalism or documentary photography. He attributed this to cultural and religious factors that have limited their involvement. “At SMM Images, we initiated this training to empower women in Northern Nigeria to overcome these barriers and actively participate in photography,” he said.

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L-R. - Program Coordinator Documentary Photography Culture Exchange and Expression, Sani Maikatanga, Senior Photojournalist  Leadership Newspaper, Gbenga Abiola,  One of the Participants Ikilima Babangida Shehu, Program  Facilitator,  Sodiq Adelakun,  representative of Ideas and Data Academy Katsina, Dr, Musa Abdullahi Sufi, and Guess Speaker of the Program Afolabi Sotunde at the Closing Ceremony of a 3 days Training on Photojournalism and Documentary Photography toward achieving sustainable development goals (SDG’s) in the age of artificial intelligence (AI), organized by smmimgas and media Ltd held in Kaduna on Weekend.

L-R. – Program Coordinator Documentary Photography Culture Exchange and Expression, Sani Maikatanga, Senior Photojournalist Leadership Newspaper, Gbenga Abiola, One of the Participants Ikilima Babangida Shehu, Program Facilitator, Sodiq Adelakun, representative of Ideas and Data Academy Katsina, Dr, Musa Abdullahi Sufi, and Guess Speaker of the Program Afolabi Sotunde at the Closing Ceremony of a 3 days Training on Photojournalism and Documentary Photography toward achieving sustainable development goals (SDG’s) in the age of artificial intelligence (AI), organized by smmimgas and media Ltd held in Kaduna on Weekend.

International Photojournalist Afolabi Sotumbe emphasized the importance of sustainable media practices in enhancing visual storytelling, documentary history, and investigative journalism. He urged photojournalists to adhere to ethical standards that ensure impactful visual narratives. Meanwhile, Sadiq Adelakun focused on the challenges posed by artificial intelligence in photojournalism, stressing the need for fact-checking and ethical responsibility.

Participants, including Zahra’u Gambo Lawan, Jamila Jamo, and Khadijah Abubakar, won awards in previous photography competitions and noted that the training had inspired them to pursue photojournalism. The workshop also featured practical activities, such as visits to Zazzau Emirate and the famous Fanteka market.

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Holiday Bonanza: Dangote Reduces PMS Price to N899.50k

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Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced the price of its Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) product to below N900 per litre, to provide much-needed relief for Nigerians ahead of the holiday season. Africa’s first privately-owned oil refinery, which previously lowered the price to N970 per litre on November 24, has now announced a new price of N899.50 per litre. This reduction is designed to ease transport costs during the festive period. In a statement issued by the Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer of Dangote Group, Anthony Chiejina, the company also introduced a special offer to further benefit consumers. In addition to the holiday discount, Dangote Petroleum Refinery is allowing consumers to purchase an additional litre of fuel on credit for every litre bought on a cash basis. To alleviate transport costs during this holiday season, Dangote Refinery is offering a holiday discount on PMS. From today, our petrol will be available at N899.50 per litre at our truck loading gantry or SPM. Furthermore, for every litre purchased on a cash basis, consumers will have the opportunity to buy another litre on credit, backed by a bank guarantee from Access Bank, First Bank, or Zenith Bank,” said Chiejina. The refinery also expressed its gratitude to Nigerians for their continued support as the country enters the festive season. Chiejina further emphasised the refinery’s commitment to ensuring Nigerians have access to premium quality petroleum products that are competitively priced, as well as environmentally and engine friendly. He highlighted that the refinery’s operations mark the end of Nigeria being a dumping ground forfor substandard and ‘blended’ imported products, which have posed significant risks to human health, machinery, and the environment. The Dangote Refinery, with a capacity of 650,000 barrels per day (BPD), is the largest single-train refinery in the world. It is fully capable of meeting 100% of Nigeria’s refined petroleum product requirements, with a surplus available for export.

 

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Gov. Yusuf accuses opposition parties of fueling political crisis in Kano metropolis

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Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf

 

 

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has accused actors in the opposition parties of fueling civic unrest and political instability in Kano.

Governor Yusuf pointed the accusing fingers while briefing journalists during the State Executive Council Meeting Wednesday, vowed to deploy drastic measures necessary to nip the resurgence of thuggery in the bud.

The Governor’s reaction follows the recent bloody crisis between some suspected political thugs who unleashed terror on another gang of politicians.

In a statement by Spokesperson of the Governor, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, Governor Yusuf revealed that intelligence brief abreast with after the state security council held Tuesday clearly exposed the atrocities of those sponsoring unrest in Kano.

According to the statement, the Governor posited the elements in the opposition, who are not comfortable with the steady development, peace and stability in the state, embedded to provoke needless crisis.

Gov. Yusuf however reassured determination of his administration to confront the challenges with equal force, insisted government would not henceforth, tolerate attempt by any elements to frustrate the enduring peace and tranquility in the state.

In the release, Governor Yusuf assured the resolution of the government to work with all the security agencies in the state to checkmate the excesses of the criminal minded elements being sponsored to cause problem.

Governor Yusuf will soon reopen the state own Reformatory Centre, at Kiru local government area as part of measures to rehabilitate and control drug abuse in the state.

During the Wednesday council meeting, the Governor also brief plans to inaugurate the newly constituted 46 of Shura Consultative Council compose of renowned Islamic Scholars, members of the academia, and other stakeholders.

To check unemployment, the Governor is determined to roll massive youth empowerment initiatives in the coming year to ensure that a significant per cent of the youth become self’relient.

 

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President Tinubu Arrives In Lagos Ahead Of Christmas Holiday

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President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Lagos from Abuja ahead of the Christmas celebrations.

The President was received at the airport by the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, along with other state officials.

He is expected to proceed to his private residence in the state.

His arrival follows the presentation of the 2025 budget to a joint session of the National Assembly on Wednesday.

He described it as the “Budget of Restoration: Securing Peace, Rebuilding Prosperity.” The proposal, he explained, is aimed at stabilizing the economy, fostering an equitable business environment, and promoting inclusive growth.

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