Category: journalism
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TONNIE IREDIA DECLARES END OF “JACK OF ALL TRADES” ERA IN NIGERIAN MEDIA WITH LAUNCH OF SPECIALISED COMMUNICATION UNIVERSITY
Veteran broadcaster and former NTA Director-General, Prof. Tonnie Iredia, has announced a revolutionary shift in Nigerian media education through the establishment of Tonnie Iredia University of Communication in Benin City. He emphasized the need to replace generalist mass communication degrees with specialised programmes producing industry-ready experts in fields like Public Relations, Broadcasting, Journalism, and Advertising.…
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ZAMFARA NUJ URGES GOVERNMENT TO SUPPLY FERTILIZERS TIMELY, FOCUS ON AGRICULTURE TO TACKLE FOOD SHORTAGE
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Zamfara Council, has called on the state government to ensure timely distribution of fertilizers and farming inputs at subsidized rates to boost agricultural productivity. Speaking after the union’s congress in Gusau, Chairman Ibrahim Maizare and Secretary Ibrahim Gada emphasized the importance of agriculture in addressing food shortages facing the…
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EDITORS GATHER IN ABUJA FOR 21ST ALL NIGERIA EDITORS CONFERENCE, TINUBU TO OFFICIALLY OPEN
All is set for the 21st All Nigeria Editors Conference (ANEC) in Abuja from November 12-13, 2025, with over 500 editors from across the country expected. President Bola Tinubu will declare the conference open at the State House Conference Centre, Aso Villa, attended by governors, media leaders, academia, diplomatic corps, and dignitaries. The conference theme,…
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TINUBU, SULTAN, UZODIMMA HEADLINE STAR-STUDDED NIGERIAN EDITORS’ CONFERENCE IN ABUJA
Abuja buzzes as top editors, leaders, and thinkers gather to shape conversations on democracy, national cohesion, and the future of journalism. Abuja is set for two days of high-powered dialogue and reflection as the 2025 Annual Conference of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) gets underway on November 12–13.The event, which has become the nation’s…
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CONFLICT REPORTERS URGED TO PRIORITISE MENTAL HEALTH THROUGH SELF-CARE
Mental health expert Chioma Onyemobi called on conflict reporters to actively guard their mental well-being as they cover wars, insurgencies, and political unrest. At the HumAngle Fellowship for Reporting Conflict and Missing Persons in Abuja, Onyemobi emphasized that self-care is essential due to the immense psychological stress conflict reporters face from exposure to trauma and…
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BIG NAMES, BIG IDEAS: TINUBU, SULTAN, UZODIMMA, OBAIGBENA LEAD STAR LINEUP AT NIGERIAN EDITORS’ CONFERENCE IN ABUJA
Abuja comes alive as top editors, politicians, business leaders, and diplomats converge to discuss democracy, trust, and the future of journalism. The nation’s capital, Abuja, is buzzing with activity as editors from across Nigeria arrive for the 2025 Annual Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) Conference, taking place November 12–13. The two-day event, which brings together…
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WOMEN JOURNALISTS: CHANGE MAKERS AND NARRATORS OF TRUTH – MOJI MAKANJUOLA
Chief Moji Makanjuola, veteran broadcast journalist and Executive Director of the International Society of Media in Public Health (ISMPH), has issued a powerful call for support of women-led journalism projects. During her presentation titled “Changing the Narrative: Women Empowering Women in Media” in Abuja, she highlighted the persistent underrepresentation and stereotyping of women in media…
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SWAN LAUNCHES N2 BILLION FUND FOR NEW HEADQUARTERS TO MARK 60 YEARS OF SPORTS JOURNALISM EXCELLENCE
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has kicked off a N2 billion appeal fund to build its own headquarters in Abuja, celebrating six decades of shaping Nigeria’s sports narratives. National President Isaiah Benjamin, speaking at the diamond jubilee, said SWAN has matured and now deserves a befitting home to match its legacy. “For 60…
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INEC ACCREDITS 76 MEDIA ORGANIZATIONS FOR ANAMBRA GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION COVERAGE
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially accredited 76 media organizations and 508 journalists to cover the upcoming Anambra Governorship Election set for November 8. The commission confirmed this in a statement from Abuja on Thursday. Accredited media personnel can pick up their ID tags between November 3 and November 6, from 9 a.m.…
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CHAIRMAN OF NSC CALLS ON SPORTS JOURNALISTS TO PRIORITIZE TRUTH AND UNITY
At the 60th anniversary of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) in Abuja, NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko urged sports journalists to avoid sensationalism and focus on accurate reporting. He stressed that media credibility directly impacts national unity and the growth of sports in Nigeria. Dikko reminded reporters that speed must never trump truth in…
