Expert  wants Media to Work on Ensuring Transparency, Accountability in Education Sector

By Michael Adeyemo The media has been charged to do more in ensuring transparency and accountability in the Oyo State education sector. A Media Consultant, Mr Oluwaseun Akinola gave the charge at a two-day capacity building for media on transparency and accountability in the education sector, organised by Education as a Vaccine Initiative in collaboration…

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Makinde Tasks Media on Watchdog Role

By Anuoluwapo Fasoyin Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has called for a transparent andaccountable media practice in fostering development. Governor Makinde, represented by the Chief Press Secretary, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, made the call at Press Corps Maiden Retreat 2024, organized by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Press Corps and Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Ibadan….

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UNICEF, Media Partner on HPV Sensitisation

By Babatunde Tiamiyu A one day media orientation on Human Papilloma Virus, HPV/Non Polio Supplemental Immunization Integrated Activities, NPSIA, is ongoing at in Oyo town, Oyo state. The programme is organised by the Oyo State Ministry of Information and Orientation in collaboration with United Nations Children Fund, UNICEF. According to Oyo State HPV Project Officer,…

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Misinformation, fake news as damaging as terrorism – Minister

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has praised the media for its pivotal role in countering terrorism. He also cautioned that misinformation and fake news can be as damaging as terrorist acts. Speaking at the opening of a two-day training workshop on “Effective Reporting Towards Strengthening Alternatives to Terrorist Ideologies” for Defence…

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UNICEF Collaborates Media, Others in Addressing Issues Affecting Children, Mothers

By Babatunde Tiamiyu A five-day materials and radio content workshop for the rebranded and rejig radio drama on healthy living for children and women have opened in Lagos. The Programme put together by the United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, Lagos field office, has in attendance Health Care providers, Radio content managers, Social Behavioural experts and…

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