When Usmanu Yakubu Usmanu, a recent graduate of Literature at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS) began his career as a campus journalist, he was not sure how journalists pitch stories and how to craft similar ones that would impact society. He had to search the internet where he got few ideas which was not sufficient […]
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With the aim of achieving first-class honours, Abdulrasheed Akere, the immediate past editor-in-chief of Pen Press, went all out in his studies when he began his academic journey in 2019. Studying Education and Biology is tough. Apart from reading, Akere attended numerous tutorial sessions to lay the groundwork for achieving his dream first-class degree. To
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Students of Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) who recently completed their Students’ Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) at the Media Career Development Network (MCDN) have shared their memorable learning experiences in the organisation. Speaking at the send off for them, the interns shared testimonials of various skills they learnt and the opportunities
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The Executive Director of Media Career Development Network (MCDN), Mr. Lekan Otufodunrin, has advised journalists and other media practitioners on the need to prioritize belonging to professional networks during their active years in service. He made the call during the launch of the #EndMisogynyNG advocacy campaign, organized by Journalists for Christ (JFC) in collaboration with
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Students from Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS) stole the spotlight at the 2024 Campus Journalism Awards (CJA), clinching multiple honours at the prestigious event. The ceremony, organised by Youth Digest, was held on December 7, 2024, at Cosmopolitan University, Abuja, celebrating excellence in campus journalism across Nigeria. A 500-level law student and President of the
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Chair of the Panel of Judges for the 19th Wole Soyinka Award for Investigative Reporting (2024 WSAIR), Mrs Stella Din-Jacob, Director of News and Editor-In-Chief of TVC News has suggested how to improve investigative reporting in the country due to decline in the quality of entries submitted for the award. One of the categories for
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Winners have emerged for various award categories from the final shortlists of the 2024(19th) Wole Soyinka Award for Investigative Reporting. There was however no overall Investigative Reporter of The Year winner as the award judges complained of the declining quality of investigative reports. Commended works, runners-up and some winners of the six categories of the
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A faith-based media group, Journalists for Christ (JFC) International Outreach have unveiled their findings on the “Trends and Contexts of Misogyny and Tech-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence in Nigeria” in a report presented on Thursday 5, December as part of concerted efforts to call for the end of gender-based violence. The public presentation of the report was
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As part of the activity for the JournalismAI Festival, Nigeria’s Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development’s Head of Innovation Monsur Muhammed’s team has unveiled a new AI tool to help journalists hold politicians accountable. Muhammed’s team consisting of Nicholas Adeniyi of CJID and Mohamed Anes Mostefaoui and Mohammed Haddad from Al Jazeera (Qatar) showcased KnowYourLeader.ai
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The 33rd edition of the Diamond Award for Media Excellence (DAME) was held on Saturday, November 30 2024 and journalists and media organisations were awarded for their brilliant journalism work. With various media teams shining more than their counterpart. There were 17 main categories of the award being contested for by journalists and their media
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