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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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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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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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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