Mr Peter Obi of the Labour Party has said the only reason some critics claim he didn’t do well as a governor is because he wasn’t in the media to advertise himself. Obi specifically stated that some individuals attack him because of his concern about giving out money that belongs to the public. The former…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Ibadan, Most Rev. Gabriel Abegunrin, has urged media professionals to uphold truth, promote peace, and inspire hope in their work, especially in an era of misinformation. Most Rev. Abegunrin made the call while addressing newsmen in Ibadan on activities lined for the 59th World Communications…
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…
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….
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,…
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…
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…