Kalu, Onanuga Headline 5th Timeline Lecture/Awards Ceremony

The fundamental issue of sensationalism in news reporting and its effects on national security in the era of new media will be on the front burner at the fifth edition of the Timeline Awareness Initiative Lecture/Awards coming up on Wednesday, May 29 in Lagos.

The annual event, slated for the Radisson Blu in Ikeja GRA, Lagos, will have affable billionaire businessman and distinguished Senator, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu as the Chairman. The former Abia State Governor will be supported by Senator Olorunnimbe Mamora as Co-Chairman. Lagos State First Lady, Dr. Mrs. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu; Lagos Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa; Sen. Gbenga Daniel, and corporate lawyer, Dr. Siju Iluyomade are special guests of the 2024 yearly event.

Veteran journalist and President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga has been selected as the lead speaker.The informative and educative programme that is being put together by Timeline Nigeria —an online news portal— is aimed at getting all and sundry acquainted with the sociopolitical happenings in the country and also honours distinguished Nigerians in politics and business sectors. Past editions saw the presence of prominent speakers such as Lagos Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Hamzat; immediate past Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed; and Brila FM founder, Dr. Larry Izamoje, among others