journalism
30 Jan
The Press Emblem Campaign (PEC), a Geneva-based non-governmental organisation with special consultative status with the United Nations, has described 2023 as the deadliest year in the last 10 years with the killing of 140 journalists during the year.
12 Dec
Last week my colleagues in the media industry bestowed on me the treasured trophy of honour twice, first on Thursday in Lagos and next on Friday in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The Lagos event was organised by the National body of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), led by its president, Mr. Chris Isiguzo.
24 Oct
The Press is regarded as the unofficial fourth arm of government. The press has always been the reflection of society.
18 Aug 2023
Talk about the struggle for the freedom of the Press, the mind cannot but race to Alhaji Lateef Kayode Jakande, fondly called LKJ by his peers.
12 Aug 2023
An icon of journalism in Nigeria, Dr. Dayo Duyile, has disclosed his unwavering commitment to the field of journalism, stressing that the profession would remain his life’s purpose until his last breath. Duyile, a revered figure in the world of journalism with over six decades of experience, emphasised the importance of upholding journalistic standards and…
6 Aug 2023
Ray Ekpu is the reason I’m a journalist. I don’t think that tribute captures the truth of what Ray actually means to me! Let me try again. A near adequate tribute is that Ray is why I’m still struggling with the craft of writing, in the hope that one day I would be close to…
21 Apr 2023
The 2023 General Elections have come and gone. But it has opened a cankerworm our society is yet to realize its depth. No doubt election campaigns in Nigeria are always dominated by utterances capable of setting the country on fire.