Entertainment

PFM Celebrates 20th Anniversary In Grand Style

By Web News 1156

The mood of celebration was evident as management and staff, as well as people from all walks of life, converged on the premises of Radio Nigeria’s Premier FM 93.5 Ibadan to mark the 20th anniversary of the station.

Right from the entrance of the station one could tell that something historic was taking place from the Calibre of dignitaries who were trooping in to the purple and gold atmosphere that depicted the identity of the station.

Premier fm93.5 was inaugurated on the 31st of october, 2001 by former first lady, the late chief Stella Obasajo.

General Manager of the station Alhaji Bashir omotosho took people in attendance down memory lane.

In her opening speech,Zonal director Radio Nigeria , Ibadan National station, Mrs, Bolanle Owoyemi said Premier FM had over the years show cased profeionalism worthy of celebration.

Delivering a lecture titled Broadcasting yesterday,today and tomorrow how it has impacted the prevailing challenges, Veteran broadcaster, Mr Yanju Adegbite who opined that training and retraing were indispensable ingredients in broadcasting industry, acknowledged that premier fm had remained a platform for producing talented broadcasters.

Mr Adegbite urged the national broadcasting commission, NBC, to redouble their efforts at regulating the industry eating in mind the proliferation of fm stations across the country.

The anniversary also provided the opportunity to recognize individuals who had distinguished themselves on their various endeavour.

Chairman on the occasion, who also bagged an award for his philanthropic nature, Dr Fola Akinosun, implored the management and staff of premier fm to maintain it’s leadership status in the broadcast industry.

Other awardees included, Olubadan of Ibadanland Oba Saliu Adetunji, Seriki Fulani of Oyo state, Alhaji Yakubu Bello, Founder, Ewa Islam foundation, Alhaji Ismail oluwakani-Akewukewe, Evangelist kikelomo Alli, Founder Alpha photos, Mr Alfred Fadugba, Chairman, Independent petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria Oyo-Osun branch, Alhaji Mutiu Bukola and Prince Sola Adekoya.

The celebration also featured cultural display and cutting of the anniversary cake.

Oluwakayode Banjo

News

PFM 20TH Anniversary : Cleric Advises Journalists Against Fake News

By Web News 939

Media practitioners have been advised to always verify information before reportage.

The founder of Ewa Islam Islamic foundation and Chief Imam Labaika central mosque, Dalute Transformer, Ibadan, Alhaji Ismail Oluwakemi-Akeukewe gave the advice during a special Jumat service as part of activities marking 20th anniversary of Premier FM, 93.5.

Alhaji Oluwakemi-Akeukewe maintained that investigative journalism was essential to avoid circulating fake news.

The cleric stressed that balanced and objective news items would unite Nigerians and avoid chaos in the society.

Alhaji Oluwakemi-Akeukewe prayed for protection and constant promotion of management and members of staff of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, Ibadan National Station and celebration of impactful years as flagship in broadcasting.

In a remark, the General Manager, Premier FM, 93.5, Ibadan, Alhaji Bashir Omotoso expressed appreciation to Ewa Islam foundation and prayed for sustained partnership with the Islamic organization.

Members of FRCN staff at the Jumat service included the chairman, Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria, MMPN, Oyo State, Alhaji Ridwan Fasasi, the chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalist, FRCN, Ibadan, Alhaji Nafiu Busari, the chairman, Premier FM 20th anniversary planning committee, Mrs Doris Adeniyi.

Shefirudeen Nasirudeen

Sport

20TH Anniversary: FRCN, NTA Football Match Ends In Draw

By Web News 929

Radio Nigeria football team came from 2 goals down to earn a 2-2 draw against NTA Ibadan in a novelty match to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Premier FM Ibadan.

NTA Ibadan created the opening chances of the game and raced to a two-goal lead before Radio Nigeria pulled one back to make it 2-1 before halftime.

A few minutes into the 2nd half, it was 2-2 as Radio Nigeria forward, Oluwakayode Banjo capitalized on a loose ball to volley past the NTA goalkeeper.

Both teams had chances to win the game but they had to share the spoils after the final whistle.

NTA team coach, Ayomiku Ajibola said the match was a good show of friendship between the two media houses and in solidarity with Premier FM on its 20th-anniversary occasion.

The novelty match was graced by the Acting Zonal Director,  Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, Ibadan National Station, Mrs Bolanle Owoyemi, General Manager, Premier FM Ibadan, Alhaji Bashir Omotoso, Deputy Director, Programmes, Mrs Bolatito Joseph, her counterpart in Administration and supplies, Dr Caroline Aremu, Deputy the Assistant Director of Finance, Mr Akin Amole and other management staff.

Sherifudeen Nasirdeen