Mr. Lewis Obi, one of Nigeria’s most influential editors and a defining figure of modern feature writing, has passed away. In multiple checks, Enugu Metro confirmed from close friends and family members that he died two weeks ago in Enugu, Nigeria. He was 77. Obi’s death closes the chapter on a journalism career shaped by […]
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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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By Kingsley Osadolor I did not meet Jide Ogundele until 1990, when I was recalled from Harare and became Deputy Editor of The Guardian (daily). Ogundele was on the Business Desk, and I found him very resourceful, hardworking, friendly, and not charmed by lucre, in spite of the circles he frequented in the line of […]
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Thw 2025 Press Week of the Nigeria Union of Journaliststs, NUJ, in Ondo State entered day two on Monday with free medical outreach to members and their spouses. A statement jointly signed by the Press Week Committee chairman, Banjo Egunjobi and Secretary, Jacob Akintunde, said veteran journalists and their spouses would also benefit from the […]
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Mr. John Akinduro, spokesman to Ondo State Deputy Governor, Dr. Olayide Owolabi Adelami, mni,speaking on behalf of his principal at the 2025 Graduation Ceremony of Crest Media Academy in Akure Ondo State Deputy Governor, Dr. Olayide Adelami has reaffirmed his firm conviction that practical training and structured upskilling must occupy a central place within Nigeria’s […]
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Adelami, Oladiji, Akinterinwa, Poroye, Ekungba, Adewinle, Ajanaku to speak, as Mrs Aiyedatiwa, Ajulo, Osamaye, Meshe, FUTA VC, Takuro, Elegbeleye for other roles Line up: Symposium, Free medical outreach, Illegal Night, Children’s Party, Great Trek, Award Nite Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, APC vice chairman, Hon Isaacs Duerimini Kekemeke; interior minister, Hon Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo; and his […]
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Founding Editor and former Managing Director of The Guardian, Mr Lade Bonuola (Ladbone), Left; with the newspaper’s former Parastatals Reporter, Mr Adeleke Adeseri, at the conferment of Lifetime Award for Journalistic Excellence on Bonuola, by the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism, WSCIJ, in Lagos … on Wednesday, November 9, 2020 By Banji Ayoola A […]
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Departed Publisher of SOJ Worldwide, Mr. Adesoji Omosebi plans health insurance scheme for journalists By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has mourned the death of Adesoji Omosebi, Publisher of SOJ Worldwide Online News and a prominent member of the Osun Online Publishers Association (OOPA). In a statement by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Osun State Council, will on Wednesday induct distinguished personalities into its prestigious Hall of Fame. A statement by the Chairman of the Council, Comrade Wasiu Ajadosu, and Secretary, Comrade Adeyemi Aboderin, said the ceremony would hold at the NUJ Press Centre, Iwo-Ibadan Road, Osogbo, beginning […]
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In a rare demonstration of open, loving support for journalists and promoting their well-being,the Bobaselu of Odigbo Kingdom, Chief Akindele Omole, FCA, has donated a snooker board to the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), in Ondo State. While presenting the gift on Monday at the NUJ Press Centre in Akure, he said the gesture was […]
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