The former Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief of the Guardian Newspaper, Mr. Martins Oloja has urged young journalists to pursue truth. He made the call at the 4th Lateef Jakande Memorial Lecture themed “The Media, INEC, Voters and Path to Credible Elections” on 23rd of July, 2026. In his goodwill message directed to mass […]
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Thursday, June 25, 2026, was indeed a testament to professional excellence, doggedness, and impact, as renowned brand and reputation management specialist Demola Akinbola marked his 35th year of professional proficiency. The milestone event, held at The Rotary Centre in Ikeja GRA, Lagos, brought together high-calibre figures, including corporate leaders, media executives, and social dignitaries. The
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Journalist and Publisher of BONews Service, Ms Blessing Oladunjoye and Group Executive Editor of ITREALMS Media Group, Mr Remmy Nweke, have emerged winners in the two categories of the maiden edition of the Dr Goodluck Jonathan Freedom of Information Awards by the Media Rights Agenda (MRA). The award is to recognise and celebrate journalistic excellence
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Media career development advocate, Mr Lekan Otufodunrin, has urged journalists to uphold professionalism and abide by laws governing the media ahead of the 2027 general elections. He also spoke on the need for the media to live up to the tasks of being defenders of the truth and information watchdogs — ahead, during and after
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Nigeria had a strong showing on the global stage at the 2026 AIPS Sport Media Awards, with Odimegwu Onwumere earning double recognition. On May 16, 2026, AIPS, at its Congress in Rabat, Morocco, the first in Africa, announced that Onwumere made the competitive global longlist and ranked as the top performer from Africa. Often called
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Twenty-five media practitioners and digital content creators have been selected for the fifth cohort of the MTN Nigeria Media Innovation Programme (MIP) implemented in partnership with the School of Media and Communication, Pan-Atlantic University. The selected fellows, according to a statement by MTN, include: Agbetiloye David Dekunle (Business Insider Africa) Adeniyi Fatima Adetoke (NotJustOk) Adetola
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The Director, Strategy Centre, at the Lagos State Ministry of Information and Strategy, Mr. Kayode Oyekanmi has been appointed as the new General Manager of the Lagos State Television (LTV). The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, approved the appointment following the disengagement of the erstwhile General Manager of the station, Mrs. Sola Kosoko.
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The National Association of Political Correspondents (NAPOC) has congratulated one of its distinguished members, Professor Abiodun Adeniyi, on his appointment as the new Vice Chancellor of Baze University, Abuja, Nigeria. Adeniyi was a former Political Correspondent of The Guardian Newspapers. In a congratulatory message on behalf of the association by the Chairman of the NAPOC
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More than 150 journalists are set to benefit from the Media Career Development Programme, Media Career Fix, organised by the Media Career Development Network (MCDN). The Executive Director of MCDN, Mr. Lekan Otufodunrin, announced the programme, which is supported by Nigeria LNG Limited, at its launch in Lagos last week. After assessing participants’ career progress
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The second edition of the #NLNGChangeYourStory workshop for 2026 has held in Lagos with journalists representing diverse media outlets equipped with practical skills in data visualisation, online verification, audience engagement, and managing a strong digital presence. The three-day session according to a statement by Manager, Corporate Communication and Public Affairs, Nigeria NLG Limited, Anne-Marie Palmer-Ikuku
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