Oluwasegun Ajiboye has emerged as the Chairman of the Professional Online Media Practitioners Association.

Ajiboye is a seasoned media professional with extensive experience in journalism and public communication. He was appointed Chief Press Secretary (CPS) by former Ondo State Governor, the late Rotimi Akeredolu.

Before his appointment, Ajiboye served as Assistant Editor with The Nation newspaper. He studied Language and Linguistics at the University of Lagos.

A native of Irun Akoko in Akoko North West Local Government Area of Ondo State, Ajiboye began his journalism career in 2000 as a reporter with The News magazine before moving to The Sun newspaper in 2003.

Between 2007 and 2009, he served as Press Secretary to the late former Ondo State Governor, Olusegun Agagu.

He also worked as Group News Editor of the defunct National Life newspaper until 2012, when he joined The Nation as Assistant Editor of its Saturday title.

His emergence as chairman is expected to bring his wealth of experience in journalism and media management to the association and the practice of online journalism in the country.

In his acceptance message, Ajiboye expressed deep appreciation to members of the association for the confidence reposed in him, describing his emergence as a call to greater service. He pledged to work tirelessly with all stakeholders to strengthen unity, professionalism, and innovation within the body, while advancing the growth and credibility of online media practice across the country.

Mali’s Defence Minister, Sadio Camara, has been killed following a wave of coordinated attacks targeting military installations across the country.

Camara reportedly died from injuries sustained during an attack on his residence in Kati, a key military garrison town located about 15 kilometres from Bamako.

The assault, which occurred barely 24 hours before his death, involved a suicide car bomb and formed part of a broader offensive across the country.

The attacks were reportedly carried out by fighters linked to Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin, an al-Qaeda-affiliated group, alongside Tuareg rebels from the Liberation Front of Azawad.

According to Al Jazeera, the attackers were able to breach Kati, considered one of the most secure military locations in Mali.

Camara, a key figure in Mali’s military leadership, rose to prominence after playing a central role in the coups of 2020 and 2021 that brought the current junta to power.

Al Jazeera’s Nicolas Haque described his death as significant.

“He was one of the most influential figures within the ruling military leadership… His death is a major blow to the country’s armed forces,” he said.

The coordinated offensive extended beyond Kati, with gunmen attacking several locations including Bamako, Gao, Kidal and Sevare.

“As we speak, people in the garrison town of Kidal can still hear heavy gunfire and loud explosions,” Haque said, adding that the operation remained ongoing more than 24 hours after it began.

The attacks have intensified pressure on Mali’s interim leadership, with analysts suggesting that security forces were overwhelmed by the scale and coordination of the violence.

However, Interim President, Assimi Goita, was reportedly moved to safety and remains in control of the military.

International bodies, including the African Union, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, and the United States Bureau of African Affairs, have condemned the attacks and called for urgent measures to restore stability.

The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has released CCTV footage and images of the suspect involved in the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C.

The footage, released shortly before the President addressed the media, reportedly shows the suspect running into the ballroom of the Washington Hilton, bypassing security metal detectors as armed agents moved swiftly to intercept him.

Trump, who described the individual as a “would-be assassin,” said the suspect was heavily armed and had breached a critical security checkpoint.

According to reports by the BBC, the President stated that the suspect “charged past a security checkpoint” carrying multiple weapons.

Images shared by the President showed a shirtless man lying face down in the foyer with his hands restrained behind his back, believed to be the suspect.

Authorities confirmed that the individual is now in custody. Trump disclosed that one law enforcement officer was shot during the incident but survived due to wearing a bulletproof vest.

The shooting occurred on Saturday night during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, a high-profile gathering of government officials, journalists and dignitaries.

The incident triggered panic, forcing the evacuation of guests and top officials from the venue.

Authorities said investigations are ongoing to determine the motive and circumstances surrounding the security breach.

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