By Kunle Ajibade Since Dele Giwa was killed by a letter bomb on 19 October 1986, every anniversary of his death has remained for me a moment of sobering reflection on the precarious nature and power of journalism. It has also remained for me a time to re-read Giwa’s essays, remembering the indebtedness of many […]
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It’s 34 years today since the flaming journalist, Dele Giwa, was killed via a parcel bomb, a novel manner of assassination. The question today remains unanswered: Who killed Dele Giwa? He is remembered for his famous quote: “Nigeria is on fire and the citizens are amused”. Giwa was one of Nigerian’s strongest journalists, who many […]
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as veteran broadcaster celebrates 70 By Oyeyinka Oludayisi Fabowale Biola Olatunde, novelist, poet, newscaster, script writer, drama producer and public speaker clocks 70 years today, October 3, 2020. The distinguished alumnus of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife has written more than 200 stories for radio and television, as well as poetry anthologies and two novels […]
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By Banji Ayoola Shock, disbelief and dismay tore through the media industry in Ondo State yesterday as the news of passage of veteran journalist and iconic sports enthusiast, Mr. Ayo Ogedengbe after a brief illness, filtered in. His veteran seniors and colleagues, those he mentored in the profession, his many friends on the social media […]
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By Abdu Rafiu The one and only one whom we call PD Cole — scholar, public servant, newspaper administrator, diplomat, discussant, author, politician and businessman is 80. Dr. Patrick Dele Cole turned 80 years on Tuesday, 04 August, 2020. He came visibly into public consciousness and reckoning in 1975 when he was appointed a non-executive […]
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By Abdu Rafiu If there is any circle, if there is any gathering bookmakers would say with confidence one can be swept off his feet assailed with a hail of humour it is certainly in the ranks of journalists. The reason is not far to seek. The Newsroom is unceasingly tension soaked. The reporter rushes […]
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By Banji Ayoola President Muhammadu Buhari has sent warm wishes to a Commonwealth Professional Fellow who is also the founder and director of The Journalism Clinic, Mr Taiwo Obe, on his 60th birthday. Obe, who is also a Fellow of the Nigerian Guild of Editors, FNGE, clocks 60 today, July 16. The President, in a […]
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By Banji Ayoola Veteran broadcaster and chairman of Ekimogun Communications Limited, owners of Eki FM radio station, Ondo City, Chief Jise Akinmurele, has passed on. He was also a former chairman of Ondo State Radiovision Corporation, OSRC, whose tenure witnessed a remarkable surge in revenue internally generated by the station to complement its statutory subventions. […]
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Hi friends! Happy new month. Here are glimpses of landmark events and issues that defined the last four months packaged in your quality news magazine, Newspeak. Just to remind you to give thanks for the grace of Almighty Father that saw you through it all! Editor
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By Banji Ayoola Shock and disbelief tore through Ondo State on Sunday as news filtered in that popular broadcaster at Orange FM Radio Station, Akure with fans spread across the nation and even the social media, Mr Steve Sotonwa, Sweet Steve, died in a car crash along the Ondo Akure road. While formally announcing the […]
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