The Managing Editor of the Nigerian Compass Newspaper, Gabriel Akinadewo, has resigned from the organisation. In a letter to the Chairman of Western Publishing Company Limited, publishers of Nigerian Compass and The Westerner, Aare Kola Oyefeso, Akinadewo thanked the Chief Promoter and the Board for the opportunity given him to serve the organisation since 2008. […]
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By Tayo Johnson, The Nation. Nigerian journalists have been urged to cover issues of family planning as a civic responsibility to the citizens. The Director, Development Communications Network, Mr Akin Jimoh made the call in Ibadan, Oyo State during a training for reporters on family planning reporting. According to him, more lives would be saved
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Jailed Ethiopian journalist Reeyot Alemu has been named the winner of the 2013 World PUNESCO-Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize. Announcing the winner April 16, 2013, UNESCO said Ms Alemu was recommended by an independent international jury of media professionals in recognition of her “exceptional courage, resistance and commitment to freedom of expression.” The Jury
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Nigeria’s Mitchell Obi has been elected as President, International Sports Press Association (AIPS), Africa at the elections held in Sochi, Russia The assembly backed proposals for a consensus to pick the 13 members for the AIPS Africa Executive Committee following the withdrawal of three candidates Kabulo Muana Kabulo(DR Congo), Mamadou Koume(Seneh) and Morad Moutaouakkil (MOR) in
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Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has condemned the re-arrest of Mr. Tony Amokeodo and Mr. Chibuzo Ukaibe of Leadership newspaper, describing the action as systematic and unwarranted harassment. In a press statement signed by its Programme Manager, Ayodele Longe, MRA called for the immediate and unconditional release of the journalists. The media group said it had
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The Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity) Dr. Reuben Abati has assured that the Jonathan Administration will continue to encourage and promote Nigerian artistes and producers of local content for radio and television. Receiving the Executive Chairperson of Ebony Life TV, Ms. Mo Abudu on Tuesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Abati promised
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By Reuben Abati Our attention has been drawn to a statement by the Leadership Newspaper titled “Statement on the Arrest and Detention of LEADERSHIP journalists” (April 10), the latest episode in the matters arising from the same newspaper’s publication of an alleged “Presidential Directive” which we have had cause to disavow because the basis of the
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Cornerstone Media, a media house with unique ambition requires the following personnel. Editors: Matured and experienced individuals with proven track record are invited to anchor various sections of different publications. Features Writers: Candidates must have experience in feature writing with evidence of past work. Advert Manager and Executives: Vibrant, articulate and innovative indiciduals are required
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Cornerstone Media, a media house with unique ambition requires the following personnel. Editors: Matured and experienced individuals with proven track record are invited to anchor various sections of different publications. Features Writers: Candidates must have experience in feature writing with evidence of past work. Advert Manager and Executives: Vibrant, articulate and innovative indiciduals are required
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By ABDUL-WAREES In about two months from now, the incumbent Director-General of Voice of Nigeria, Abubakar Jijiwa (MFR) who clocks 52 as a son of Nigeria, will be exactly 20 years in the service of the Corporation, eight years as its director general, both milestones deserving some sober reflection from this quintessential public manager and
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