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10th Memorial: KSI Group Unveils Funke Fadeni Foundation to Empower Women and You

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April 13, 2026

Cyril Ogar

A real estate firm, KSI Group, Monday in Ondo State, officially unveiled the Funke Fadeni Foundation, in celebration of the 10th remembrance anniversary of Late Chief Adefunke Fadeni, the mother of popular real estate investor, Engr. (Dr.) Koleola Emmanuel Fadeni.

Speaking at the event, the Group Managing Director of KSI Group, Engr. (Dr.) Koleola Emmanuel Fadeni, said the Foundation had informally embarked on humanitarian interventions before deciding to formalize the interventions with the unveiling of the foundation.

He said: “KSI Group is a group of companies that the Funke Fadeni Foundation is under. The only thing that I believe that make me happy in my life is when everybody is okay. We have been doing this thing for over 10 years. We have been raising people, giving them hope in Abuja and here in Ondo.

“Our governments have been trying their best with regards to curbing insecurity, but they need support. This is why we are engaging in the empowerment of Ondo people, to help get them engaged and to curb insecurity. Also, as a wealthy individual, you can do better for society. Even if it means constructing 10 kilometers or 10 metres of road.”

Also speaking, the Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Oladiji Olamide Adesanmi (aka Landmark), said the empowerment of Nigerian youths will help curb insecurity in Nigeria, praising the Foundation for taking the initiative.

Hon. Adesanmi, however, said that the issue of insecurity is multifaceted and not for the government alone to tackle, saying it requires the collaboration of community members.

He said: “Security is not mainly a government affair. The issue of security is a major one. All hands must be on deck in solving it. Security agencies work on information provided by community members. They’re humans and need support of community members to tackle the issue of insecurity. The state governor is doing his best in tackling insecurity. We recently employed about 500 Amotekun to support the existing ones.

“Therefore, with the unveiling of the Funke Fadeni Foundation today, which has been in the business of empowering youths over the years, the crime rate will reduce in Ondo State as those who are gainfully employed cannot go into crime. It is important in solving some of the problems, especially vocational training and all that. I’ve seen the number of children that the foundation has really empowered so I want to thank Engr. (Dr.) Koleola Emmanuel Fadeni for this initiative.

“This type of empowerment will go a long way in reducing insecurity in our community because by the time these children or youth move to their work places, they will be gainfully employed and won’t think of crime. Therefore, I’ll employ well meaning Nigerians, especially Ondo people, to emulate the Funke Fadeni Foundation in the empowerment of Nigerians to curb insecurity.”

On his part, the Executive Chairman of Ondo East Local Government, Ogunduyilemi Kola Joshua, lauded the GMD of KSI Group for the initiative of unveiling the foundation, saying it complements the effort of the council in curbing insecurity as youth empowerment is critical in human development.

Also speaking, the Operation Manager of Funke Fadeni Foundation, Mr Desmond Okunware, said the foundation will be different from other similar foundations with programmes it has mapped out for the empowerment of women and the youth.

Highlight of the event was the cutting of the 10th year remembrance cake by dignitaries and family members at the event and donations to the foundation.

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Eagle Times Newspaper Will Be Voice for Nigerians – Publisher Chukwunyere Vows

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October 2, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Publisher of The Eagle Times Nigeria, Sir Ikechukwu Chukwunyere, has pledged that the newspaper will promote accountability, credible journalism and public-interest reporting in its coverage of national affairs.
Chukwunyere made the commitment on Thursday, October 1, 2026, during the official unveiling and launch of The Eagle Times Nigeria.

He said the new media organisation was established not merely to add another newspaper to Nigeria’s media landscape, but to provide a platform committed to serving the public interest.

According to him, the newspaper’s guiding philosophy, “The Voice for the People, The Watchdog for the Nation,” places a responsibility on the organisation to listen to Nigerians, tell their stories, highlight issues affecting their daily lives and scrutinise those entrusted with public responsibilities.

“To be a voice for the people means that we must listen to Nigerians, tell their stories, highlight their concerns and give visibility to issues that affect their daily lives,” he said.

The publisher added that The Eagle Times would be guided by accuracy, fairness, professionalism, credibility and responsible journalism, stressing that the newspaper would not publish stories merely because they were sensational.

“We will verify. We will investigate. We will seek the other side. We will correct our mistakes when we make them,” he said.

Chukwunyere further stated that the newspaper would endeavour to give individuals and organisations the opportunity to respond whenever allegations were made against them.
“Our commitment is not to any political party, government or individual. Our primary commitment is to journalism, to truth and to the Nigerian public,” he said.

He noted that the newspaper was launching at a time when the media industry was undergoing rapid transformation, with audiences increasingly consuming news through digital platforms, including websites, television, podcasts and social media.

He said The Eagle Times would therefore operate as a multimedia organisation, combining its newspaper with digital platforms and The Eagle Times TV to reach audiences across different channels.

According to him, the organisation also intends to create opportunities for young journalists, writers, photographers, producers, digital creators and other media professionals to develop their skills and contribute to journalism and national development.

Chukwunyere said the newspaper’s coverage would include politics, governance, business, economy, security, judiciary, education, health, technology, sports, entertainment, lifestyle and international affairs.

He, however, said the organisation intended to distinguish itself not only by the subjects it covered but by the quality and approach of its journalism.

We want to tell stories that matter, we want to investigate issues that require investigation, we want to highlight Nigerians who are making a difference, and we want to give communities that are often ignored an opportunity to be heard,” he said.

The publisher acknowledged the challenges involved in establishing a newspaper, saying the venture required investment, commitment, professional discipline and the courage to pursue an idea.

He expressed appreciation to the management, editorial, reporting, production and digital teams, as well as families, friends, partners and supporters who contributed to the establishment of the organisation.

Chukwunyere also assured readers, viewers and the newspaper’s digital audience that The Eagle Times would strive to earn their trust and remain accountable to the standards it had set for itself.

He said the newspaper’s success would not be measured only by circulation figures, website traffic or social media followers, but also by the confidence Nigerians placed in its journalism.

“Today, we spread our wings. Today, The Eagle Times takes flight,” he said, reaffirming the newspaper’s commitment to its slogan: “The Voice for the People, The Watchdog for the Nation.”

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