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MRA condemns re-arrest of Leadership journalists

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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FG will continue to support Nigerian artistes and broadcasters- Abati

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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Leadership Newspaper, media responsibility and the police

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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Vacancy: Editors, Features writers & Web designer

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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Vacancy: Editors, Features writers & Web designer

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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GTBank, Omololu Foundation hold forum for young journalists

Towards enhancing the proficiency, works skills and providing insights to broaden the sphere of media career for young journalists, Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB), in partnership support with the Omololu Falobi Foundation   will hold a one-day interactive, skills development and experience sharing seminar. Ttagged ‘Expanding the media frontiers for young Journalists’, the programme holds at International

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Jijiwa, DG VON elected AIB’s executive committee member

The Director General, Voice of Nigeria, Nigeria’s external service broadcaster, Abubakar Jijiwa has been elected  into the six-member executive committee of the Association for International Broadcasting, AIB, after a global online voting among broadcasting players and stakeholders. Others elected to the Executive Committee are Mark Bunting of BBC Global News, John Maguire of AEF/F24/RFI, Klaus

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Jijiwa, DG VON elected AIB's executive committee member

The Director General, Voice of Nigeria, Nigeria’s external service broadcaster, Abubakar Jijiwa has been elected  into the six-member executive committee of the Association for International Broadcasting, AIB, after a global online voting among broadcasting players and stakeholders. Others elected to the Executive Committee are Mark Bunting of BBC Global News, John Maguire of AEF/F24/RFI, Klaus

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