The Lagos Chapter of Nigeria Union of Journalists cordially invites the general public to the public presentation of a book “Jakande: Fountain of Excellence” to celebrate the 85th birthday of the first Civilian Governor in Lagos State, Alhaji Lateef Jakande. The event that is scheduled to hold on Wednesday July 23, 2014 will be […]
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Senior Correspondent of The Nation Newspaper, Seun Akioye mounted the podium at the prestigious Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island to receive the Nigeria Breweries Golden Pen Reporter of the Year Award and the N1million cash prize. Akioye, all smiles, emerged the overall winner with his story, titled “Even the rich envy us the way
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“There’s no need to deny that being shortlisted is a good feeling, an honour — especially because the award is in memory of a man who died doing the kind of stories I don’t shy away from pursuing,” This is Fisayo Soyombo’s remark when his name was shortlisted in the Local Reporters category of Kurt
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Broadcast journalist Funke-Treasure Durodola has been appointed General Manager of Radio One (103. 5 FM) in Ikeja, Lagos. Her mandate as the new GM of Radio One according to a statement is to re-engineer the station in the area of programming, including transforming it into an all-news, all-talk, and all-sports radio station. Under Durodola’s watch,
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With more than three decades in journalism and broadcasting, Diran Onifade, formerly of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) spoke with Seye Joseph at the Creating Shared Value Media Workshop organized by Nestle in Lagos. He explained how young journalists can make it in the profession and other crucial issues. Can you take us through your
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Veteran broadcaster, Ohi Alegbe has been appointed as the new Group Public Affair Manager of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC. Alegbe’s appointment was announced in a statement issued in Abuja by NNPC’s Group Executive Director, Finance and Account, Mr Bennard Otti An alumnus of the University of Benin, Alegbe is coming on board the NNPC
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The Executive Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano has appointed Professor Kate Omenuga as the state Commissioner of Education. Professor Omenuga until her appointment was the Head of Department of Mass Communication, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, (UNN) Awka. The National Coordinating Secretary of African Council for Communication, (ACCE), Dr. NnamdiTobechukwu Ekeanyanwu in a congratulatory statement said Omenugha has
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Social media activist and entrepreneur, Japhet Omojuwa has been chosen among the top 100 most influential black people on social and digital media worldwide. Omojuwa who is an Editor of Washington based ATLAS Economic Research Foundation is number 29 on the list. He’s is a curator of the widely regarded www.omojuwa.comwhich has since become a
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Olumide Iyanda erstwhile Saturday Editor of Daily Independent in this interview with Seye Joseph speaks on a new Sunday newspaper, The Niche to be launched soon and other career issues. Most journalists are not known to stay in a particular media organisation throughout their career . They usually work in three to four media
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By Amakoh Kelechi Successful people are said to be those who grab opportunities that come their way. They do not miss any chance without utilising it. They believe in the saying that “opportunities come but once so make the best use when it comes.” When biography of CEO, Hot Sports Network, Taye Ige is written,
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