Making the shortlist of 12 out of 200 entries from 55 countries is indeed a great achievement for three Nigerian journalists recently named by the Thomson Foundation for its 2020 edition of the Young Journalist Award. Kabir Adejumo and Taiwo Adebayo of Premium Times and Ibrahim Adeyemi freelance journalist stand the chance of being […]
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Excerpts from Vaults of Secrets by Associate Editor of The Nation, Korede Yishau on the day a reporter met his friend’s wife in his publisher’s hotel suite. It was a Friday. I had just come out of the cinema at the Novare Mall in Sangotedo where I had gone to see Alakada Reloaded when my
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Lekan Otufodunrin, Journalist and Media Career Development specialist writes on the price he paid for being a ‘gentleman editor’ at The Punch, The Nation. Although she is not a journalist, she has worked long enough in the company to know how tough editors are usually. From being an admin officer and later the admin manager,
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The office for the Coordination and Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Abuja invites application for the position of a National Public Information Officer. The Public Information Officer needs to possess excellent written and spoken communications skills and a good understanding of media practices in Nigeria. Experience with social media tools and platforms, or experience in storytelling
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As the Governing Board of the Nigeria Institute of Journalism (NIJ) gets set to appoint a new Provost for the institution, Oyinlola Awonuga writes on the tenure and profile of former heads of the school. Call for applications to fill the position closed on September 29, 2020. Mr. Keith Harris (1971-1972) Mr. John Lahey (Australian) (1973-1977)
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Olukorede S. Yishau is an award-winning journalist, novelist and short-story writer. His first novel, In the Name of Our Father, has been a subject of thesis by students in Nigerian universities. It was published by Parrésia Publishers Limited in 2018 and described by two-time Booker finalist Chigozie Obioma as a ‘work of deceptive simplicity’.
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In his keynote address at the just concluded Investigative Reporters and Editors IRE20 Virtual conference, acclaimed American investigative journalist, Ronan Farrow among other thought-provoking statements said: “The only people who can save journalism are journalists.” Farrow is author of the best-selling “Catch and Kill: Lies, Spies and a Conspiracy to Protect Predators.” His 2019 book
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Commentary by Warren Fernandez, President, World Editors Forum on the twin pandemic to mark World News Day. 2020 Over 120 newsrooms from around the world will come together today to mark World News Day, including journalists from Toronto to Taipei, Spain to Singapore. This, however, is not an occasion for journalists to pat ourselves on the
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Media Programmes and activities scheduled to hold this week include international conferences, deadlines, book release among others between Monday, September 28-Saturday, October 3, 2020). The programmes compiled by Oyinlola Awonuga are listed below with details: MONDAY, September 28, 2020 #WorldNewsDay World Editors Forum will hold a virtual event to celebrate WorldNewsDay, today. Journalists will show
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By Dayo Emmanuel Former Dean of the School of Communication, Lagos State University (LASU), Professor Lai Oso has urged journalists to always hold the government accountable as part of their watchdog responsibilities to the society. Oso made this call during a virtual workshop for journalists in Bayelsa State by the Media Career Development Network (MCDN)
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