Our Team

Meet the Minds Behind the Stories
Every story has a voice, every fact deserves to be told, and every community has stories worth hearing.
At Eko Akete News, our team is driven by a shared commitment to journalism that informs, educates, and keeps the public connected to the issues that matter. Through research, reporting, editing, and thoughtful storytelling, we work to bring readers reliable news and meaningful perspectives on the people, communities, and events shaping Lagos and beyond.
Meet the writers, journalists, editors, and storytellers who help bring Eko Akete News to life.

Hadizat Ololade Giwa

Writer, Editor & Researcher

Hadizat Ololade Giwa is a writer, editor, and researcher with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in History and Strategic Studies, with Second Class Honours (Upper Division) from the University of Lagos. Her academic background has shaped her strong interest in history, culture, society, public affairs, and contemporary issues, while strengthening her ability to examine events from both historical and present-day perspectives.
As a Writer and Editor at Eko Akete News, Hadizat contributes articles, features, and editorial content covering development, community issues, cultural heritage, public affairs, and other matters of public interest. She is particularly interested in stories that connect everyday experiences with the wider social and historical forces shaping communities.
Her approach to writing combines research, historical insight, and accessible storytelling. She believes that good journalism should not only inform readers about what is happening but also provide meaningful context that helps them understand why it matters.
As a member of the Eko Akete Editorial Board, Hadizat contributes to the publication’s commitment to producing informative, accurate, balanced, and engaging content. She is dedicated to careful research, responsible reporting, and maintaining high editorial standards across the publication.
Through her work, she seeks to bring important stories, perspectives, and conversations to readers while contributing to journalism that informs, educates, and reflects the issues that matter to communities across Lagos and beyond.

Ganiyyah Fashina

Journalist, News Writer & Editor

Ganiyyah Fashina is a journalist and news writer with a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Mass Communication, graduating with Second Class Honours (Upper Division) from Lagos State University. Her academic training has strengthened her understanding of journalism, communication, media practice, and the important role responsible reporting plays in society.
As a News Writer and Editor at Eko Akete News, Ganiyyah contributes news reports, feature stories, and editorial content covering public affairs, politics, entertainment, art, culture and tourism, health, community development, and other issues of public interest. Her work reflects a strong interest in stories that affect people and communities, particularly those that deserve greater attention and meaningful public conversation.
She brings a strong commitment to accuracy, balance, clarity, and responsible journalism. Her approach to reporting is centered on presenting information carefully and making complex or important issues accessible and understandable to readers.
Beyond writing news stories, Ganiyyah also contributes to the editorial process through careful review and editing. She plays an active role in strengthening the publication’s editorial standards by upholding accuracy, fairness, professionalism, and ethical journalism.
Through her work at Eko Akete News, she remains committed to telling stories that matter, highlighting community voices, informing the public, and contributing to journalism that reflects the realities and aspirations of people across Lagos and beyond.