By Babatunde Tiamiyu An international conference titled “On Sacred Ground: Journalism, Education, and Trauma Conference 2024” has assembled a crop of researchers from around the world to educate journalists on proper handling of traumatic experience while discharging their duties. The event was put together by the Journalism Education and Trauma Research Group (JETREG) in Oklahoma, United…
By Yetunde Oke A former General Manager at Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Premier FM, Ibadan, Alhaji Bashir Omotosho has attributed erosion of ethical standards, ownership and political influences as factors contributing to unprofessionalism in the media industry. Alhaji Omotosho made this known while featuring on Pensioners FM programme “Grey Hair” which profiles the…
Ahead of the governorship elections in Edo and Ondo states, the Independent National Electoral Commission has issued a stern reminder to political parties and candidates about the legal requirements for equitable access to public facilities. INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun issued the reminder in a statement…
The amount of gas flared worldwide in 2023 rose by nine billion cubic meters to 148 bcm, its highest level since 2019, a World Bank report has said. This is contained in a statement by the World Bank, on its new satellite data on Global Flaring and Methane Reduction (GFMR) Partnership, a copy of which…
Albinos in Osun State have appealed to the Osun State Government, civil societies organisation, and non-governmental organisations to bridge the gap between them and the other members of the society. Making the appeal under the aegis of the Osun State Chapter of the Albinism Association of Nigeria, AAN, they also called for equal opportunities for…
The Super Eagles have experienced a decline in the latest FIFA men’s ranking, which was released on Thursday morning. The three-time African champions dropped eight places from 30th position to the 38th position in the FIFA ranking. Following a 1-1 draw against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, and a subsequent 2-1 defeat to…
The Federal Government has announced plans to send the country’s first citizen to space.The Director General of the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), Mathew Adepoju, made the announcement at a press conference in Abuja today. Adepoju disclosed that the Federal Government has signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in collaboration with NASRDA and…
The United Nations World Food Programme has announced plans to support eight countries in the west and central Africa with its lifesaving food and nutrition assistance programme. In a statement posted on its website, the United Nations food body listed Nigeria, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Mali, Mauritania Burkina Faso and Niger as the beneficiaries…
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) held a solemn candlelight vigil to honour the lives and contributions of three iconic Nollywood actors: John Okafor (popularly known as Mr. Ibu), Amechi Monagor, and Zulu Adigwe. The event, marked by heartfelt speeches, drew numerous industry figures and fans who gathered to pay their respects. In his address,…
President Bola Tinubu has mourned the demise of the former Chairman of the Old Oyo State Civil Service Commission, Chief Oluremi Atanda.In a statement on Monday by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, the President also extended his heartfelt condolences to the Atanda family over the passing of their patriarch.The statement said the late Atanda founded the…