‘I Won’t Be Intimidated’ — Channels TV’s Okinbaloye tells Wike

Seun Okinbaloye Channels Television anchor, Seun Okinbaloye, has said he is not afraid and will not be intimidated following controversy surrounding remarks by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, while also thanking Nigerians and organisations for their support. Okinbaloye made this known during a broadcast on Sunday, where he acknowledged the outpouring […]

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The Day I Became Chief Press Secretary to Ogun State Governor – Adebanjo

By Adegbenro Adebanjo I had been headhunted to work in the media team of the then Governor Elect of Ogun State just before Otunba Gbenga Daniel took office in 2003 following his Victory in the Governorship Election. Things didn’t work out and I continued with my work as the Head of Newsroom and Associate Editor […]

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NUJ condemns Wike’s threat to shoot Channels TV’s Okinbaloye, demands apology

The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ has condemned the FCT minister, Nyesom Wike’s threat to shoot the Channels TV’s anchor, Tola Okinbaloye over a political programme. Following is the union”s full statement signed by Alhassan Yahya Abdullahi, its National President: “The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) expresses its profound shock and outrage at the reckless […]

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Ebenezer Adeniyan: A Chief Press Secretary with a Difference

By Sunday Ajibola Positions offer individuals opportunities to serve, spanning appointments, promotional, spiritual, and secular roles. Service has two purposes: to benefit oneself and others. It is well-known that the ultimate duty of humanity is to serve people or enriching oneself. Yet, many who are entrusted with such opportunities often disregard the first principle. They […]

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NUJ Commends Aiyedatiwa On Moves To Incorporate Owena Press

By Banji Ayoola The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ in Ondo State has commended Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on moves by his administration to turn the state-owned  Owena Press Limited into a corporation. As the first major legal step towards the planned incorporation, the state’s House of Assembly had on Thursday held a public session over […]

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IPI Nigeria urges new IGP to protect press freedom

The Nigerian National Committee of the International Press Institute (IPI Nigeria) has called on the newly appointed Acting Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, to prioritise the protection of press freedom. In a statement signed by its President, Musikilu Mojeed, and Legal Adviser, Tobi Soniyi, the institute urged Disu to also ensure the safety of journalists […]

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Public hearing: Stakeholders back bill to reposition Owena Press

Chairman/Editor in Chief of Owena Press Limited, Mr Kayode Fasua; and the Speaker of Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Olamide Oladiji at the public hearing on the bill to incorporate the state-owned media outfit…on Thursday, February 26, 2026 By Josephine Oguntoyinbo Stakeholders, including lawmakers, government officials, media professionals and labour leaders, among others, […]

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Ondo moves to incorporate Owena Press

The Speaker, Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Olamide Oladiji, right; and the Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Hon. Ifabiyi Olatunji, at the public hearing of the Assembly on the bill to convert the state-owned Owena Press Limited to Ondo State Government Printing and Publishing Corporation… on Thursday, February 26, 2026 Assembly […]

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At last, Aiyedatiwa working to turn Owena Press into corporation

pledges robust ties with journalists Works are ongoing to convert Owena Press Limited, publishers of The Hope newspaper, into a corporation. The newspaper outfit is owned fully by the state government. Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, who confirmed the move on Saturday during a dinner with media executives and stakeholders at the Banquet Hall of the Government […]

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