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Oyo NAWOJ Trains Journalists on Gender Equity, Sensitive Reporting

Web News 3 July 2024 131 0

By Oluwakayode Banjo In a bid to foster a media landscape that empowers and promotes a just and equitable society for all, Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ, Oyo State chapter, is training women journalists on Gender Equity and Safety, as well as Gender Sensitive Reporting.  The Continue Reading

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NUJ NEC Converges on Ibadan, Lauds Makinde

Web News 22 June 2024 129 0

By Olawale Asake Members of the National Executive Council, NEC, of Nigeria Union of Journalists have converged on Ibadan, Oyo State for their Quarterly Meeting to deliberate on the progress of the profession and national development. The NEC Meeting which is being hosted by the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Oyo State Council was declared […]Continue Reading

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Fact Checking Imperative for Media – Osun REC

Web News 1 June 2024 132 0

By Mojisola Oladele The media need to avoid misrepresentation and circulation of important issues and events that affects the Public. The Resident Commissioner, Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Dr. Mutiu Agboke made the call during a courtesy visit to the correspondent chapel of the Nigerian Union of journalists in Osogbo, Osun State capital. Dr Mutiu […]Continue Reading

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Adeleke Equips OSBC with Transmitters, Digital Equipment

Web News 23 May 2024 145 0

By Funmi Ojo Governor Senator Ademola Adeleke say he will make the Osun State Broadcasting Corporation, OSBC, compete favourably with other broadcast outfits in the world. Governor Adeleke stated this while inaugurating a multi-million naira six new digital transmitters, digital studios equipment, inverter and generators Osun State Broadcasting Corporation, OSBC, Ile-Awiye Continue Reading

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Cleric Calls for Caution in AI Application

Web News 13 May 2024 269 0

By Mojisola Oladele  The Bishop, Catholic Diocese of Osogbo, Most Reverend John Oyejola has described Artificial Intelligence as an emerging field that has transformative impacts on human relationships but cautioned that its application has risks of replacing humans. Bishop Oyejola stated this at a Holy Mass and media parley held at St Benedict Cathedral, Osogbo, […]Continue Reading

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Clergy, Professionals Rub Minds on Challenges of Media at Parley

Web News 13 May 2024 254 0

By Rotimi Famakin Overcoming some of the challenges confronting media sector in Nigeria as well as the current dwindling economic took centre stage at a media parley organized by the Directorate of Social Communication of the Catholic Diocese of Ibadan. The event which climaxed the communication week of the church held at Saint Mary’s Catholic […]Continue Reading

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Hold Government Accountable, Sowumi Tells Journalists

Web News 4 May 2024 155 0

By Oluwatoyin Adegoke Media regulators, professionals, investors in the industry, and the government, among other stakeholders, have been charged to intensify efforts at protecting the media environment from fake news. A prominent political leader and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Mr Segun Sowunmi gave the charge in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, while Continue Reading

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Prebunking: Leveraging Strategies to Preserving Truth in Media

Web News 24 April 2024 348 0

By Olaolu Fawole With the advancement of technologies including Artificial Intelligence, AI, digital platforms are now flooded with misinformation in different forms. To combat the spread of false narratives, the concept of prebunking emerged, which is to serve as a proactive strategy in the fight against fake news on both traditional and social media. What […]Continue Reading

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Fact Check: Recycled Video Used to Depict Scrapping of Govt. Agencies

Web News 24 April 2024 205 0

By Olufisoye Adenitan Claim: A WhatsApp user posted a video multiple times claiming that the government has scrapped the key government agency in Nigeria. Verdict: MISLEADING. Findings reveal that the six-minute, 19-second video showed Hadiza Usman, President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Policy and Coordination, speaking on the merger and relocation of some Continue Reading

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Fact-Checking Day: Journalists, Fake News & Public

Web News 6 April 2024 679 0

By Olaolu Fawole On Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024, the fourth estate of the realm observed International Fact-Checking Day. A day set aside to remember the roles of journalists in safeguarding the credibility and truthfulness of information in the wake of spread of fake news globally. Fact-Checking is a necessity nowadays as the world is faced […]Continue Reading

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FRCN will regain its lost glory-DG

Web News 15 February 2024 270 0

By Dayo Adu The Director General Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Dr. Mohammed Bulama has promised to return Radio Nigeria as the Broadcaster of choice in the country. Dr. Bulama gave the promise during a working visit to Ibadan Zonal Station Speaking at a staff forum conveyed at the Studio One of the Broadcasting […]Continue Reading

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Use Radio to highlight values in African culture, tradition- Veteran Journalist

Web News 13 February 2024 226 0

By Bolanle Adesida On the occasion of this year’s World Radio Day, professionals in the industry have been urged to take advantage of the uniqueness of Radio broadcasting to propagate the revival of enduring peace and social integration, known among Africans.  A Veteran Radio Broadcaster and Former Deputy General Manager, Programmes with the Ogun State Continue Reading

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Ekiti NUJ Set to Conduct Election

Web News 19 December 2023 305 0

By Amos Ogunrinde All is now set for the conduct of the election of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ Ekiti State Council. The election will produce new officers that will pilot the affairs of the union for the next three years. The election and inauguration of the new executive officers will take place tomorrow […]Continue Reading

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Keep the Road Map, Prof. Sabit Olagoke Urges FRCN NUJ

Web News 9 December 2023 621 0

By Fasilat Lawal Ethics of the profession is a road map every journalist should do well to treasure and uphold. Founder and Spiritual Head, Shafaudeen in Islam World Wide, Professor Sabit Olagoke made the comment during a jumat sermon to end Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN Ibadan Chapel’s Press […]Continue Reading

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FRCN Ibadan ZD Tasks Staff on Prudent Use of Facilities

Web News 4 December 2023 382 0

By Mojisola Oladele Staff of Radio Nigeria, Gold FM have been urged to take ownership of the newly provided facilities, guard them, and utilize them efficiently and professionally for required sustainability. The Zonal Director, FRCN Ibadan Zonal Station, Mr Dominic Mokhikan made the call during a meeting with staff and the Management team of Federal […]Continue Reading

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Live by Ethics of your Calling, Cleric Tells FRCN NUJ

Web News 3 December 2023 704 0

By Rotimi Famakin Journalists in the country have been advised to strive for excellence while discharging their duties.  The General Overseer, World Outreach Revival Centre, WOREC, Adegbayi, Ibadan, Apostle Peter Akanji gave the advice while addressing members of the Nigerian Union of Journalists, NUJ, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Ibadan chapel during a Continue Reading

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Press Freedom key to democratic Values- Senator Alli

Web News 2 November 2023 307 0

By Oluwakayode Banjo Senator representing Oyo South, Alhaji Sharafadeen Alli has said that press freedom was essential for upholding democratic values and promoting transparency.  This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Mr Akeem Abas, and made available to newsmen on Thursday in Ibadan.  This is in commemoration of the […]Continue Reading

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Ogun NUJ Begins 2023 Press Week

Web News 16 October 2023 342 0

By Francisca Irekpita Journalists in Ogun State have commenced the activities for the 2023 Press Week of the State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, with a thanksgiving service, held at the Victory Life Bible Church, VLBC, Ajebo Road, Abeokuta.  Representatives of various chapels of the union from across the State were gathered […]Continue Reading

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Radio Nigeria Ibadan ZD Visits Oloko, Solicits Support

Web News 28 September 2023 381 0

By Famakinde Matthew The Zonal Director, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, Ibadan, Mr. Dominic Mokikan has solicited the assistance of Oloko traditional ruler, Oba Dr. Solomon Akinola to enhance consistency and stability of Ogo Ilu FM on air. Mr. Dominic Mokikan made the appeal during his courtesy visit to the palace of Oranmiyan of Oko […]Continue Reading

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FRCN Ibadan ZD Unveils Nafiu Busari as Asabari FM Station Head

Web News 18 September 2023 324 0

By Bashir Sulayman Zonal Director, Radio Nigeria Ibadan, Mr Dominic Mokikan has unveiled Mr Nafiu Busari as Head of Station Asabari 88.3 FM Saki. Presenting Mr Busari during a staff meeting at the station’s office in Saki, the Zonal Director, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria FRCN, Ibadan, Mr Dominic Mokikan said Mr Busari was carefully […]Continue Reading

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Government media outfits should set the pace in broadcasting – OSHA

Web News 16 September 2023 294 0

By Mojisola Oladele Osun State House of Assembly has emphasized the need public media stations to improve its mode of operations. The Chairman, House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Mr. Adekunle Oladimeji made the call during its maiden meeting with the Management team from Osun State Broadcasting Corporation , OSBC, at the Assembly Complex, […]Continue Reading

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FRCN Ibadan Assures Customers of Satisfactory Service

Web News 13 September 2023 303 0

By Blessing Okareh The Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, Premier FM Ibadan has reassured customers and partners of its resolve to strengthen operations for their satisfaction. The Zonal Director, Radio Nigeria Ibadan, Mr Dominic Mokikan made the remark at Premier FM 2023 Customers and Fans Forum held at the Studio One, Broadcasting House, Dugbe, Ibadan. […]Continue Reading

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Be Discreet with Security Reportage, NBC Charges Media

Web News 8 August 2023 356 0

The Director General of the National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, Malam Balarabe Illela has called on broadcasters to be cautious when airing national security issues. Malam Illela stated this during a one day meeting with the State Commissioner of Information and Chief Executive Officers of Broadcast Stations in Nigeria held in Kano. He said the commission […]Continue Reading

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Strive to Maintain Flagship Status, FRCN Ibadan ZD Charges Staff

Web News 31 July 2023 406 0

By Fasilat Lawal/Dayo Adu Given the emerging competitive trend in the broadcast industry, evolving new skills and strategies becomes necessary to keep abreast and stay ahead. The Zonal Director, FRCN, Ibadan Zonal Station, Mr. Dominic Mokikan gave the charge at the staff forum at the Broadcasting House, Dugbe. Mr. Mokikan explained that as the flagship […]Continue Reading

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Redouble Efforts at Sustaining Quality Broadcasting- FRCN Boss

Web News 27 July 2023 435 0

By Olajumoke Idowu  The Zonal Director, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Ibadan Zonal Station, Mr Dominic Mokikan has encouraged members of staff to be totally dedicated to duty in a bid to achieve the set goals and mandate of the station. Mr Mokikan gave the advice when he paid a visit to the station after […]Continue Reading