Category: journalism
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JOURNALISTS URGED TO PRIORITIZE MENTAL HEALTH TO COPE WITH JOB PRESSURES
Clinical Psychologist Dr. Adedotun Ajiboye of Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital has stressed the importance of mental health awareness among journalists. Speaking during the 2025 Press Week organized by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, he highlighted the intense stress journalists face due to deadlines, heavy workloads, and exposure to traumatic events. Ajiboye…
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NIGERIAN MEDIA URGED TO UPHOLD ETHICS AND PROFESSIONALISM TO SHAPE NATIONAL VALUES
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) and Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) have called on journalists to embrace the highest standards of ethics and professionalism to positively project Nigeria’s core values and image. This appeal was made during the inaugural Press Week hosted by the NAN-NUJ Chapel in Abuja, themed “The Place of the…
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EXPERTS URGE JOURNALISTS TO REPORT ETHICALLY ON CHILDREN TO PREVENT HARM
At a focused two-day training in Ibadan, journalists received crucial guidance on ethical and conflict-sensitive reporting involving children. The event, organised with support from the Child Rights Information Bureau (CRIB) and Federal Ministry of Information, drew media professionals from Southwest, Edo, and Delta states. Seasoned journalist Dr. Lekan Sote stressed the importance of protecting children…
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JOURNALISM CLINIC HONORS NIGERIAN MEDIA ELDERS FOR LIFELONG SERVICE
The Journalism Clinic recently held an Appreciation Day to celebrate Nigeria’s media elders, acknowledging their decades of dedication to the profession. Lagos State Commissioner for Information Gbenga Omotoso praised the elders as mentors and role models whose legacy continues to inspire new generations of journalists. The event highlighted journalism as a noble calling rooted in…
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VETERAN NIGERIAN SPORTS JOURNALISTS NOMINATED FOR SWAN JOURNALISM VETERANS’ AWARDS
Esteemed sports journalists including Tony Nezianya of NAN, Emeka Odikpo of FRCN, and three stars from Anambra—Philip Balepo, Emmanuel Ndukuba, and Chigozie Chukwuleta—have been nominated for the prestigious Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Journalism Veterans’ Awards. The nominations celebrate their lifelong dedication, professionalism, and significant impact on Nigeria’s sports journalism landscape. This special recognition…
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OKAYAFRICA LAUNCHES “BIRD’S EYE VIEW” PODCAST, AMPLIFYING AFRICA’S BOLDEST VOICES
OkayAfrica’s new podcast, “Bird’s Eye View,” is making waves as it spotlights Africa’s most influential voices on Pan-Africanism, capitalism, and the global Black experience. Co-hosted by iconic Afrobeats artist Seun Kuti and Pan-African activist Bro Diallo, the show breaks barriers by bringing unfiltered truths and honest conversations to the forefront—topics often left unspoken. Debuting on…
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KANO GOVERNOR URGES NBC TO REGULATE ONLINE MEDIA TO STOP MISINFORMATION
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has called on the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to step up regulation of online radio and TV platforms amid concerns over unchecked spread of unverified and inflammatory content. Speaking at the Africast 2025 Conference in Lagos, the governor highlighted the dangers posed by divisive narratives on religion and politics…
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KATSINA STATE TO LAUNCH FARMERS’ RADIO STATION TO BOOST AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY
Connecting farmers with crucial info just got easier in Katsina! The state government is set to launch a dedicated farmers’ radio station to provide real-time advice on farm management, pest control, and marketing. Announced by Agriculture Commissioner Prof. Ahmed Bakori ahead of Vice-President Kashim Shettima’s visit, the station aims to support smallholder farmers by complementing…
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EDITORS SHIFT ANNUAL CONFERENCE TO NOVEMBER 12-13 — TINUBU CONFIRMS ATTENDANCE AS SPECIAL GUEST OF HONOUR
Nigeria’s top editors will converge on Abuja this November for what promises to be one of the country’s most consequential conversations on democracy, governance, and national unity with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu billed to declare the event open. The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has announced a new date for its flagship event — the…
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MINISTER IDRIS CONGRATULATES DANLAMI NMODU AS NEW GOCOP PRESIDENT, CALLS FOR UNITY AND INTEGRITY
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has warmly congratulated Mr. Danlami Nmodu, the newly elected President of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP). Speaking through his media aide, Malam Rabiu Ibrahim, Idris praised Nmodu, publisher of Newsdiary Online, as a seasoned journalist deserving this top role. He also commended outgoing President…
