Alao Abiodun writes on the need to enhance the welfare of Nigerian journalists Without much ado, journalism is neither a sinful act against God nor a criminal offense against the ‘almighty’ government. It is basically a duty the law imposes on those charged with the responsibilities of keeping leaders and administrators on their toes and […]
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REMARKS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, PROF. YEMI OSINBAJO, SAN, GCON, THE VICE PRESIDENT, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA, AT THE OPENING OF THE 14TH ALL NIGERIA EDITORS’ CONFERENCE HELD IN ASABA, DELTA STATE ON 11TH OCTOBER 2018 “A guild is a society of gatekeepers; to you belongs the enormous task of defining the ethos, mores and ethics
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Presentation by Mr FEMI ADESINA, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari, as part of activities marking NUJ Week, Kogi State, on August 16, 2018 PROTOCOLS Let me appreciate the leadership of the NUJ in Kogi State for inviting me to speak on this very important topic. I believe it is matter
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Tribute to Alhaji Lateef Jakande, veteran journalist and former governor of Lagos State. The concept of leadership has always been of tremendous interest to classical thinkers as well as contemporary political and management scholars as our world continues on the path of progressive evolution. On the other hand, visionary leadership theory rose to prominence in 1980-90s, and
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The Coalition for Whistleblower Protection and Press Freedom has called on the Federal Government to order the immediate release of Mr Jones Abiri, publisher of the Weekly Source newspaper in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. Abiri was arrested by agents of the Department of State Security (DSS) on July 21, 2016 and has been detained without charge since then.
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Director, International Press Centre, Lanre Arogundade writes on the issues arising from the denial of the story credited to a leader of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association and the apology by Premium Times One of the fall outs of the recent plateau killings is the statement credited to a Miyetti Allah official which has
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Richard Akinola, Chair, Media Law Centre writes on the controversy over the claim by leader of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria that he was misquoted by some newspapers. For the uninitiated, who don’t know how news reports are processed, the usual refrain is to stereotype the media in an uncomplimentary pigeon hole.
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By Abdulrazaq O Hamzat Mention five states in Nigeria that are considered not peaceful based on public perception? That was the question that shaped the private conversation I had with two veteran media personalities and crisis communication experts this past week. It was an unplanned discussion about the role of media in communicating events and
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Lekan Otufodunrin, Managing Editor, The Nation writes on his sudden redeployment as a senior editorial staff that turned out to be a blessing When life kicks you, let it kick it forward After five years of being Sunday Editor of The Nation Newspaper, I suddenly got redeployed in 2011 as Editor, Online and
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A day ahead of last Thursday’s International Women’s Day celebration, (IWD) asked a young female journalist what her plans were for the day. Surprised by the question which she never expected, she responded that she was likely to be assigned to cover any of the events planned to mark the day by some organizations. “As
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