By Blessing Iriaka In the grand theatre of Nigerian journalism, few names shine as brightly and consistently as Motunrayo Alaka. A woman of vision, conviction, and unmatched determination, she has carved a distinct path in the world of investigative journalism, leading not just with titles but with integrity and purpose.  Her journey reminds us that success is not a sprint, it is a marathon paved with consistency, sacrifices, and dreams too loud to ignore. The Spark from Secondary School Motunrayo's story began long before press passes and global fellowships. As a young student in secondary school, she found her first love, journalism.  It was during her time in the school press club, mentored by a teacher who also worked with the Ogun State Broadcasting Corporation, that she learned the basics of news writing.  That early exposure left an imprint on her heart. The press club wasn’t just an extracurricular activity, it was the compass that pointed her future. A Deto...

By Blessing Iriaka The sixth edition of the Report Women Fellowship, a flagship initiative of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ), officially commenced on April 2, 2025, with a powerful call to action: to elevate women’s leadership in newsrooms and society at large. The three-day training brought together 12 exceptional female journalists selected from a competitive pool of 160 applicants across diverse media platforms in Nigeria. According to the organisers, the core objective of the fellowship is to improve the leadership status of women in news, within newsrooms, and across broader societal structures.  Since its inception in 2014, the Report Women Fellowship has consistently empowered female reporters with the skills, confidence, and strategic tools to ascend to top-tier leadership positions within the media industry. Speaking at the opening session, the WSCIJ management emphasized that the focus of this 6th edition is to equip participants for C-suite ...