By Tom Okpe Former Governor of Nasarawa State, Senator Tanko Al’Makura has said the media is the watchdog of the society and also, a partner in national development. Al’Makura, who represented Nasarawa South Senatorial District in the Red Chamber also informed that as a broadcast journalist in his early days, he understands that journalists are […]
Saturday May 3 was observed as World Press Freedom Day with focus on raising awareness about the importance of freedom of the press. Themed; “Reporting In The Brave New World – The Impact Of Artificial Intelligence On Press Freedom And The Media,” this year’s commemoration further reminds governments of their duty to respect and uphold […]
By Kingsley Chukwuka A Non-governmental Organization (NGO), known as the Accountability Lab, have argued that citizens and media practitioners are not aware of their digital rights, urging them to prioritize acquiring the knowledge as it will help in mitigating right abuse. Speaking in a one-day seminar held in Jos mid-week, an official of the Accountability […]
In an era where information shapes society, a new generation of Nigerian journalists is pushing the boundaries of storytelling, exposing hidden truths, and amplifying critical issues. These media innovators are not only reporting the news; they are transforming it through fearless investigative journalism, cutting-edge digital strategies, and compelling multimedia narratives. From uncovering corruption to […]
…Challenges President Tinubu to travel by road By Tunde Opalana The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that Monday’s Presidential media chat further confirms the All Progressives Congress (APC) administration’s insensitivity to the current widespread hardship and suffering being faced by Nigerians resulting from the ill-implemented and anti-people policies of the APC The party knocked […]
After Spending over 1.5 Million USD on Media Propaganda, the aggrieved parties who know that the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation has been cleared from EFCC, have invented new ways of going to recoin old out dated stories the published 6 weeks ago or two months ago, most fake news, most times […]
Media associations and professional bodies as well as civil society organisations in the country have expressed deep concern and strong condemnation regarding the recent unlawful arrest, detention, brutalisation and torture of Mr. Segun Olatunji, Editor of FirstNews newspapers, by military personnel in response to stories published by the media outlet. Among the associations are Newspapers […]
By Uche Nworah, Ph.D Media scholars and practitioners may find the Daily Trust newspaper report of Tuesday, 6th February, 2024 (Page 3) useful and troubling at the same time. The report highlights the challenges that public broadcasting stations face using Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) Kaduna as a case study. Some of the challenges […]
A forum of online Journalists known as National Assembly New Media, has expressed optimism, that the appointments of Rep. Akin Rotimi and Rep. Philip Agbese to head the House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, would be a plus for the 10th House of Representatives. Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, had during the last plenary before embarking […]
BY OGAH OCHECHE The Nigerian media on Monday inaugurated a nine-member board of the National Media Complaints Commission (NMCC), otherwise known as the National Ombudsman, to strengthen public confidence in the media. The commission was inaugurated in Ikeja, Lagos by the Nigeria Press Organisation (NPO). The NPO comprises Newspaper Proprietors’ Association of Nigeria (NPAN), Nigerian […]
Social media has taken the world by storm, and Nigeria is not left out of this trend. The rise of social media personalities has been phenomenal, with young people leveraging it to build their careers. One such talent is Adesokan Adedeji Emmanuel, also known as Shank Comics. Born in March 1997, in Iwere-Ile, Iwajowa Local […]
By Ukpono Ukpong As part of activities to mark the Seventh Anniversary of the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari, the Presidential Media Team has concluded plans to unveil President Buhari’s Legacy Projects. According to the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, the LegacyProjects which will come in a series of […]
With just a few weeks before 2022 becomes history, founder and CEO of Hadegold Media, Aladewura Adegboyega (popularly known as Sir Adegold) said he has already mapped out plans for the coming year, hinting at an expansion of his company. Sir Adegold disclosed this during a live chat on his Instagram page where he was […]
By Tom Okpe Director General, Press and Media Affairs to Yobe State Governor and National Chairman, All Progressives Congress, APC Caretaker/ExtraOrdinary Convention Planning Committee, (CECPC) Mai Mala Buni, Mamman Mohammed has stated that there is no disagreement between his principal (Buni) and the Senate President of the 9th National Assembly, Senator Ahmad Lawan. Reacting to […]
By Fassy Yusuf Corporate governance is all about adherence to processes, procedures, and ethical standards in the management of our resources. The lack of good corporate governance has been the bane of the country’s economy nay polity. Most nations have built strong institutions to ensure not only their survival but have laws guiding the operationalisation […]
Abuja – The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed on Tuesday pledged to assist in the process of securing the N10 billion Nigeria Media Intervention Fund from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The minister made the promise in Abuja at a virtual meeting with the Newspapers Proprietors Association of Nigeria (NPAN) on […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every sector of the economy. Banking, oil and gas, tourism, telecommunication, education, energy, even the film, entertainment and media industries have been directly or indirectly affected by the pandemic. Prior to this global health challenge, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that cinemas in Nigeria earned over N3 billion […]
The Senior Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, yesterday announced the restriction of over 80 media organisations from direct coverage of the Presidential Villa in Abuja. He disclosed this in a circular, titled “COVID-19: Downward review of Correspondents presence in the Presidential Villa”, which was signed on his behalf […]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked the Buhari Presidency to face its self-inflicted ordeal and address the consensus concern of Nigerians over its poor handling of security issues instead of seeking to blame the opposition and the media. According to Kola Ologbondiyan National Publicity SecretaryPDP described threats and allegations by the Buhari Presidency, that […]
Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, has asked media houses to stop using the disjointed and illogical statements emanating from Department of State Services, DSS. HURIWA reacting to the DSS refusal to release ‘Omoyele Sowore, the convener of the planned RevolutionNow protest said ‘the varying weird explanations of these violations of the constitutional rights […]