By Lanre Ogundipe The arrest and continued detention of journalist Stanley Ugagbe raises issues far beyond the liberty of one individual. It calls into question the disturbing disposition of some law enforcement agencies towards journalists who, in the legitimate discharge of their constitutional responsibility, publish information that may be uncomfortable to those in authority. It […]
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Now named Ondo State Printing and Publishing Corporation, OSPPC The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, in Ondo State has commended Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and the state’s House of Assembly for incorporating the former Owena Press Limited, publishers of The Hope newspaper. With the passage of the incorporation bill by the assembly, and its signing into […]
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Imakhe during his active days Former African Independent Television (AIT) Bureau Chief and veteran journalist, Mr. Tonymark Asamali Imakhe, has appealed to Nigerians, corporate organisations and other well-meaning individuals for financial assistance as he battles stroke and severe osteoarthritis. Imakhe, a former staff of Daar Communications Plc, is currently undergoing treatment and rehabilitation following a […]
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Special Adviser to the President on Media and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga By Ademola Adegbamigbe Mr Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Strategy, who is marking his birthday this Saturday, 20 June, has a rare gift. He can keep a straight face that is difficult to read by his enemies. […]
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CP Apologises, vows to sanction erring officers By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State police boss, Ibrahim Gotan, has publicly apologised to the Secretary of the state council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lekan Akindoju, over his unlawful arrest and detention by officers of the state command. The apology comes days after armed policemen, […]
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Ali: Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria, Ali M. Ali, who clocked 60 on June 7, 2026, tells Gift Habin about his life, career, and experiences spanning journalism, leadership, and public service Looking back at your formative years, what were some of the defining experiences that shaped your character and ambitions? Well, looking […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The International Press Centre (IPC) has condemned the arrest and detention of the Secretary of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Osun State Council, Mr. Olalekan Akindoju, by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, describing the incident as unlawful and a threat to press freedom. The organisation, through its Safety and […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has condemned in strong terms the arrest and detention of its Secretary, Mr. Olalekan Akindoju, by officers of the Nigeria Police Force, describing the action as a disturbing assault on press freedom and a violation of the rights of a professional […]
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By Wale Ojo-Lanre Should I attend the burial of Mr Clement Ige on Saturday? Please, does it really worth it for me to spare my time, wake up early, buy fuel and drive all the way to Ibadan to pay my last respect to the late Mr Clement Ige, an Ogotun-Ekiti product, a veteran journalist, […]
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The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Ondo State Council, Prince Leke Adegbite, has been honoured with a Leadership Award by the Social Sciences Students’ Association (SOSSA) of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA) He received the award on Thursday 21st May, 2026 during a public lecture and leadership award series organised by the students’ […]
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