Lekan Otufodunrin

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MRA, IMS shortlisted for 2019 Freedom of Expression Awards

Two Nigerian non-governmental organizations, Media Rights Agenda (MRA) and the Institute for Media and Society (IMS) have been named among 15 “Global champions of free expression” shortlisted for the 2019 Index on Censorship Freedom of Expression Awards. In a statement issued in London on Tuesday, the United Kingdom-based campaigning organization, Index on Censorship, said the […]

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Ogunseye

Ogunseye: MotivatingWomanCrush

Lekan Otufodunrin writes on the amazing career journey of Oluwatoyosi Ogunseye, Head of BBC West Africa   In the social media world, there are various hashtags # for each day of the week. Among the popular ones are #MotivationMonday #WomancrushWednesday, #ThrowbackThursday and #FlashbackFriday. MondayMotivation is about motivating quotes shared on Mondays, while WomancrushWednesday is about

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Vacancy: Junior Public Relations Officer

A Junior Public Relations  Officer is URGENTLY needed for a top brand multinational organization. Duties are: Competency in media communications and digital practitioners both online and offline. Plan and executive PR Plan following global PR Strategy. Coordinate all PR related work: press event, tour, interview, photo shooting etc. Monitor and analyse client and competitor’s actions.

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Survival of the Print Media in the Digital Age

Paper delivered by Mr. Victor Ifijeh, Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief, The Nation Newspaper at the 60th Birthday celebration of the Provost of Nigerian Institute of Journalism, Gbemiga Ogunleye. These are trying times for print journalists the world over. Our beloved industry is facing unprecedented challenges. Publications are gasping for breath. The future looks uncertain. We are

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Military’s invasion of Daily Trust unjustifiable- MRA

Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has condemned the military invasion, occupation and takeover of the Abuja and Maiduguri offices of Daily Trust newspapers on Sunday. In a statement by its Programmes Director, Ayode Longe, MRA said the action was unlawful and unjustifiable and called on the Federal Government to take punitive action against the perpetrators in

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Buhari congratulates Ogunleye NIJ Provost on 60th birthday

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Provost of Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ), Mr Gbemiga Ogunleye, on his 60th birthday. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, President Buhari joined staff members and students of NIJ, Nigerian Union of Journalists, the Nigerian Guild of Editors, family and friends of

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