The most avoided ignored belittled, denied, misunderstood and untreated cause of human suffering is perhaps trauma. They are wounds that never show on the body but are deeper and more hurtful than anything that bleeds. To curb the effect of trauma in journalism practice, media experts have raised concerns about the risks of trauma faced […]
The need for trauma-literate journalists Read More »
Excerpt from remarks by Deputy Public Affairs Officer, US Consulate, Jennifer Foltz at Press Freedom Movie Screening and Panel Discussion “Joseph Pulitzer: Voice of the People” on Thursday, May 19, 2022, at American Corner, Port Harcourt A free, professional, and responsible media supports democratic principles. It also informs current public policy debates so that
‘Journalists need space to report without harassments’ Read More »
As part of activities to mark the World Press Freedom Day 2022, the Media Career Development Network (MCDN), with the support of the U.S. Consulate General will hold a panel discussion on the theme: “Journalism Under Digital Siege: The Digital Era’s Impact on Freedom of Expression, Safety of Journalists and Access to Information.” The panel
US Consulate, MCDN hold panel discussion on press freedom Read More »
The U.S. Consulate General in collaboration with Media Career Development Network will mark this year’s World Press Freedom Day with multiple events from May 10 to May 27. Information Specialist of the Public Affairs Section of the Consulate, Temitayo Famutimi in a press statement said the activities will begin on May 10 with a screening and panel discussion on the documentary “Joseph
US Consulate, MCDN hold programmes for World Press Freedom Day Read More »
On April 30, 2022, Mr Ademola Osinubi bowed out of Punch Newspapers; the establishment he worked in for 45 years. Until his exit, he was a reporter, news editor, Editor, General Manager and then Managing director/ Editor-In-Chief. He occupied the position of MD/EIC for a period of 27 years. For the cumulative time
EDITORIAL: The Punch after Osinubi’s 27 years headship Read More »
A book on the aborted third republic and the June 12 debacle under former President Ibrahim Babangida has been published by members of the National Association of Political Correspondents made up of veteran journalists and political correspondents. The book is titled Nigeria’s Aborted 3rd Republic and the June 12 debacle: Reporters’ Account contains articles
Journalists publish book on aborted 3rd republic, June 12 crisis Read More »
A six-month, fully funded fellowship for Nigerian media practitioners, MTN Media Innovation Programme (MTN MIP), has been launched by top telecommunication company, MTN Nigeria. The programme which will run at the School of Media and Communication, (SMC), Pan Atlantic University (PAU) according to the company is designed to support the sustainable development of the
MTN launches Six-month media fellowship Read More »
After 45 years as a staff of The Punch Newspaper, during which he was Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief for 27 years, Mr Ademola Osinubi will on April 30 retire from the company which he joined as a reporter in 1976. In this excerpt from an interview in Nigeria Media Leaders: Voices Beyond the Newsroom, Volume
OSINUBI: My ‘beautiful’ early career years at The Punch Read More »
Ten journalists have been selected as pioneer fellows of the inaugural Dataphyte Media Fellowship programme by Dataphyte. The journalists include Ameh Ejekwonyilo, a senior reporter on the Judiciary, Human Rights and Anti-corruption Desk of Premium Times Newspaper, Adaji Daniel, economist and a climate change writer at The Insight and Jackie Opara, a science journalist who
Ten journalists named for Dataphyte Media Fellowship Read More »
The International Centre for Investigative Reporting, ICIR, with support from the International Budget Partnership, IBP, has announced a call for application for its Health Reporting Fellowship for journalists in twelve focal states across the six geo-political zones. The programme according to the Deputy Programme Manager of ICIR, Agema Gloria is a six-month fellowship supported by
Call for applications for Health Reporting Fellowship in 12 states Read More »