In this review of the reporting of the #EndBadGovernance protests, Dr Tunde Akanni, Media and Conflict expert who is an associate professor at the Lagos State University writes that content creation is the worst form of mimicry for genuine journalism practice. Expectedly, this season of uncertainty unleashed on the nation by #EndBadGovernance campaigners is […]
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In the 2024 Amnesty International report , Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country is among the third world nations with the issues of ill-treatment, unlawful attacks and killings by security forces, violation of international humanitarian law abuses by armed groups, illegal detention and awaiting trials and forced evictions. The social justice index, also ranks Nigeria 120th
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The new President of the Association of Campus Journalists, Obafemi Awolowo University (ACJOAU), Oluwafemi Olabode has promised to uphold the legacy of the previous administration of the union. He made the pledge at the inauguration of the 52nd Executive Council of the association on Friday, July 26th, 2024 on the campus. Olabode, a 400-level student
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Considering the high level of corruption and scandals in government at all levels in the country, its not surprising that government is largely the focus of most investigative reports by journalists. The reports are usually about wrong doings by government officials, failed projects or programmes, mismanagements and others. However, beyond government programmes, policies and related
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Communication scholar and journalist, Professor Oloruntola Sunday will on Thursday, August 1, 2024 take over as the new Head of Department of Mass Communication at the University of Lagos, (UNILAG) Akoka. The approval of his appointment by the Vice Chancellor of the institution, Professor Folashade Ogunsola was contained in a letter by the Acting Registrar
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The federal government and security agencies have been urged to ensure the safety of citizens and journalists during the nationwide protest scheduled to hold from August 1-10, 2024. The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) and the Media Rights Agenda (MRA) in separate statements noted the rights of citizens to peaceful assembly and coverage
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Here are a few training opportunities and resources for journalists to benefit from this week. At this week’s edition of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism Conversation #WSCIJConversations journalists will be answering the question “Is the government the only story? Exploring other sources for Investigative reporting” Veteran journalist and ED Media Career Development Network,
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For journalists seeking media programmes and opportunities to enhance their careers, Check out these opportunities with deadlines and apply. If you need assistance to meet some of the requirements contact us: Email: info@mediacareerng.org Phone: 08050498530 DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, JULY 31 JOB OPPORTUNITY! @Code4Africa is looking for a full-time trainer specialising in media. Applicants need proficiency in
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At 79, the death of our beloved father, mentor, guardian and senior colleague in international radio broadcasting was announced of Saturday 27th July,2024. For 54 years, Yusuf Lawal Saulawa bestrides the broadcasting world like a colossus. He started the broadcasting career as a TV Cameraman, Presenter, Announcer, Reporter and rose to the position of General
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Whether the planned nationwide protest on August 1 eventually holds or not, journalists still have the responsibility of bringing fresh information to the people. The nature of protest being a highly volatile situation makes the need for the safety of journalists of paramount concern. So we asked journalists in our recent social media posts how
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