Award-winning journalist, Juliana Francis has announced the release of her new book shedding light on child trafficking, particularly into sex slavery. Titled “We Are Priceless,” the book aims to combat various crimes against children including sex slavery, trafficking, child labor, and abuse. According to a press statement by the Chairman of the Book […]
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The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) has been commended for its commitment to enhancing the skills of journalists and providing needed resources for career growth. The Executive Director of Media Career Development Network (MCDN) Mr Lekan Otufodunrin gave the commendation while presenting the Distinguished Gender Media Equity award to the Executive Director and
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A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr. Abiodun Olatunji has emphasised the need for the Nigerian media to continue to lead the charge against unjust laws and the violation of citizens’ rights by the government and its agencies. He gave the charge in a keynote address at the 2023 Annual Lecture of the National Association of
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At a solemn ceremony held on Friday, July 14, 2023, the Former Dean of the School of Communication and Media Studies, Lagos State University (LASU), Professor Lai Oso, was laid to rest, leaving behind a legacy that will forever be cherished. Serving as the Dean of the school from 2011 to 2015, he played
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Media organisations in Nigeria have been urged to adopt gender-conscious approaches and policies specifically designed for female journalists, particularly those who are mothers. The call was one of the recommendations of a research on the Impact of Motherhood on the Career Development of Female Journalists in Nigeria by Ijeoma Okereke-Adagba under the Female Reporters
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Winner of the Best Women Reporter category of the inaugural edition of the ReportHer Awards, Titilope Fadare, has urged the Nigerian media to give more attention to unreported issues affecting women and children in the country. Fadare, Premium Times Senior Multimedia Reporter and Gender Advocate, gave the charge at the award ceremony held in Lagos over
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The Association of Campus Journalists, Obafemi Awolowo University (ACJ OAU) has inaugurated its 51st executive council at the 2023 dinner, award night and handing over ceremony on 24th of June, 2023. The new executives are Gbolahan Latinwo – President, Iseoluwa Olufajo – Vice President (Administration), Ayomide Adesina – Chairman, Guild of Editors, Theophilus Awotunde –
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In March Jonathan Rozen and Evelyn Okakwu of the Committee To Protect Journalists (CPJ) travelled to Ghana to meet with the family of the murdered journalist, Ahamed Hussein-Suale Divela who shared their frustrations in seeking justice over four years. Kamilu Ibrahim Tahidu and his brothers gather every evening outside their family home in Ghana’s capital
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Deputy Editor of Eagle Online and Fellow, Wole Soyinka Female Reporters Leadership Programme, Juliana Francis has shared insights into the essential elements of pitching and obtaining grants for investigative journalism. While speaking at the Fourth Media Exposë; a webinar of the Female Freelancers Federation (FFF), titled, “The Rudiments of Pitching and Winning,” Francis emphasised the
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