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Three authors make Etisalat Prize for Literature shortlist

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Etisalat Nigeria has announced the names of the three shortlisted authors for the 2016 edition of its pan-African flagship literary prize, the Etisalat Prize for Literature (https://Prize.Etisalat.com.ng). The three writers who made the final shortlist are, Jacqui L’Ange (South Africa); The Seed Thief (Umuzi Publishers, South Africa), Jowhor Ile (Nigeria) And After Many Days (Kachifo […]

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Veteran journalist launches book to mark 70th birthday

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By Rhoda Olorunfemi Veteran journalist, Ad’Obe Obe, better  known as ‘Obe’ by friends and close associates has launched a book to commemorate his 70th birthday. Obe who has worked in many newsrooms in Nigeria before leaving for Germany in the 1970’s, launched the book titled, ‘Yunhouse’ via the internet to mark birthday. In the new

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Kaduna NUJ to get befitting Media Centre, e-library, peace garden

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From Abdulgafar Alabelewe, Kaduna Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Kaduna State Council is set to get a befitting Media Resource Centre, e-library and peace garden to enhance journalist productivity. The Media Resource Center is to be funded by His Eminence, Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, the e-library by Emir of Zazzau, Dr. Shehu

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Our core value is to enhance professionalism-Lagos PJAN Chairman

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The new Chairman of the Lagos Chapter of the Photojournalists Association of Nigeria (PJAN), Ademola Akinlabi, has promised to ensure the enhancement of skills of members during his tenure. In an interview with mediacareerng.org after his election, Akinlabi said he will sustain and improve on efforts regarding professional development. “Success belongs to everybody because we

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IPC condemns arrest of journalists, shutting of radio stations

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The International Press Centre (IPC) has condemned recent attacks on Nigerian journalists in South-South region of Nigeria late last year and clamp down on media houses in Gambia. Report by IPC on monitoring on the safety of journalists reveals that not less than three journalists have been arrested in Nigeria and two private radio stations

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January 15, deadline for Photo Masterclass West Africa applications

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World Press Photo Foundation has called for applications from documentary photographers in The World Press Photo Masterclass West Africa. The Masterclass West Africa which will take place in Accra, Ghana, will last from 8th -12th March 2017, and would also support the most promising young visual journalists in their professional development. The deadline to submit

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Nine authors on 2016 Etisalat Prize for Literature longlist

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By Rhoda Olorunfemi Nine African Writers who have published book-length fiction have been named on the longlist for the 2016 Eitisalat Prize for Literature. The listed books include; Mr. and Mrs. Doctor by Julie Iromuanya (Coffee House Press, USA), The Yearning by Mohale Mashigo (PanMacmillan, South Africa), Piggy Boy’s Blues by Nakhane Toure (Blackbird Books

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