Category: journalism
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INFORMATION MINISTER TASKS MEDIA ON ETHICAL, BALANCED JOURNALISM
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has called on media professionals in Northern Nigeria to uphold ethical, balanced and responsible journalism. Idris, in a statement signed by his media aide, Rabiu Ibrahim, made the call at the inaugural Arewa Media Summit in Kano on Monday July 6. According to him, the region’s…
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COURT REMANDS 3 OVER ALLEGED MURDER OF FORMER OGUN TV BROADCASTER
An Abeokuta Chief Magistrates’ Court, on Monday, ordered the remand of three men over the alleged murder of a former Ogun TV broadcaster, Mrs Kitan Oyesiku and her guard, Pelumi Adetayo. Oyesiku and her guard were found dead at her Agodo residence in June. The three remanded are Olajunwon Sodeinde, the principal suspect, Sobu Obafunsho…
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NGE SET FOR 4TH LATEEF JAKANDE MEMORIAL LECTURE ON CREDIBLE ELECTION
As conversations around electoral reforms and democratic accountability continue across Nigeria, the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) is bringing together media leaders, policymakers, academics and students for a crucial discussion on the role of the media, electoral institutions and voters in strengthening credible elections. The Nigerian Guild of Editors has announced that the 4th edition…
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NUJ TO CONVENE NATIONAL SECURITY SUMMIT ON MEDIA–SECURITY PARTNERSHIP
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) is set to host a National Security Summit aimed at strengthening collaboration between the media and security agencies in addressing national security challenges. The summit, themed “Media and Security Agencies as Partners in Nation Building,” will bring together journalists, security experts, government officials, and other stakeholders to discuss ways…
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RAYMOND DOKPESI REMEMBERED THREE YEARS AFTER: THE MEDIA PIONEER WHO GAVE NIGERIANS A VOICE
NewsUltra360 Special Report Three years after his passing, Nigeria continues to remember High Chief Dr. Raymond Anthony Aleogho Dokpesi, OFR, as a trailblazing broadcaster, businessman and patriot whose contributions helped redefine the country’s media and democratic landscape. Dokpesi, founder of DAAR Communications Plc, owners of Raypower FM and Africa Independent Television (AIT), died on May…
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VGADA HAILS NDLEA OVER LAUNCH OF RADIO STATION FOR DRUG ABUSE AWARENESS
The Vanguard Against Drug Abuse (VGADA) Detox Centre has commended the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for launching Clean Beat 91.5 FM Abuja. According to VGADA, the radio station represents a strong step forward in public enlightenment and prevention efforts against drug abuse in Nigeria. It said the initiative will also help reduce stigma…
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2027 ELECTIONS: POLICE WARN POLITICIANS AGAINST INFLAMATORY SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS
The Nigeria Police in Zaria have cautioned politicians and their supporters against the misuse of social media ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Area Commander, ACP Abdurrahman Idris, gave the warning while receiving members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Zaria Unit, on a courtesy visit. He expressed concern over the use of…
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COURT HALTS NBC CRACKDOWN: BROADCASTERS GET FREE SPEECH BOOST
The Federal High Court in Lagos has restrained the National Broadcasting Commission from penalising stations and presenters over controversial provisions in its Broadcasting Code. Justice Daniel Osiagor granted the interim order after a suit by Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), who argued the rules threaten free speech.…
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UN SOUNDS ALARM: END ATTACKS ON JOURNALISTS NOW
New York, May 1, 2026 — The United Nations has raised fresh concerns over rising attacks on journalists, warning that press freedom is under serious threat globally. UN Human Rights Chief, Volker Türk, said no country is truly safe for journalists, as killings, arrests, and intimidation continue to rise. Ahead of World Press Freedom Day,…
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AKINNOLA FOUNDATION SUPPORTS JOURNALISTS’ WIDOWS WITH N3.8 MILLION
A gesture of compassion is making a real difference—dozens of widows of journalists just got financial and health support. Lagos, May 2, 2026 — The Richard Akinnola Foundation has empowered 38 widows of journalists and activists with N3.8 million as part of its 16th anniversary activities. The support, presented in Ikeja, also included renewal of…
