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COMMENTARY ON WORLD RADIO DAY 2025 By Gbemiga Bamidele

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UNESCO World Radio Day is a global celebration of radio and its profound impact on society. As a medium, radio informs, educates, and unites people across cultures and geographies. It fosters dialogue, promotes inclusivity, and amplifies marginalized voices.   Recognizing the critical role of radio, UNESCO designated February 13 as World Radio Day to promote international cooperation among radio broadcasters and encourage decision-makers to enhance access to information through this medium.   Theme for World Radio Day 2025: “Radio and Climate Change”   The 2025 edition of World Radio Day…

NHRC Hosts Media Parley, commends Journalists’ Role in Advancing Human Rights

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has lauded the media for its steadfast role in promoting human rights and amplifying the voices of victims of abuse.The NHRC Executive Secretary,Dr.Tony Ojukwu gave this commendation during a media parley held at the Commission’s headquarters Abuja on December 23, 2024. The Executive Secretary, represented by Hajiya Rabi Anwar ,Director, Legal Services and Enforcement, expressed appreciation for the media’s dedication to objective and balanced reporting on human rights issues. He noted that the efforts of journalists have significantly enhanced Nigeria’s human rights standing within…

CJID, Citizens Gavel, Journalists,Others charge Tinubu to address escalating attacks on Journalists

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In commemoration of the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID), Citizens Gavel, and a coalition of 85 journalists, media practitioners, civil society organisations, and concerned Nigerian citizens have issued a second urgent appeal to the Office of the President, calling for immediate action to end the persistent attacks and harassment of journalists and the media across the country. The appeal followed the firsletter dated July 29, 2024, which “urged the President to take immediate action to address the incessant…

Dabiri-Erewa charges Media to Reshape Nigeria’s Image Through Positive Narrative

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has emphasised the critical role of the media in shaping Nigeria’s image and addressing national security concerns.   Speaking at the 4th International Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Association of Media and Communication Researchers of Nigeria (AMCRON) at the University of Abuja, Dabiri-Erewa highlighted the multifaceted security challenges facing the country,   Represented by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, the Commision’s Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocol Unit, said the challenges included insurgency, terrorism, inter-communal violence, cybersecurity threats, economic inequality, social…

NUJ sets up Committee in search of 2023 Media Icon

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The Nigeria Union of Journalists has constituted a 12-man steering committee in search of 2023 media icons in Nigeria. The committee, according to report will be responsibility, to ascertain long-standing media professionals, who used their time, talent, and treasure to advance the nation’s media industry. The President of the union, Chris Isiguzo urged members to live up to expectations and surpass the outstanding records of its maiden edition. In a statement by the National Secretary of the Union, Shuaibu Usman Leman noted committee was made up of twelve (12) members,…

FUEL SUBSIDY: NUJ joins NLC planned protests,to withdraw services Wed 7

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The Central Working Committee of Nigeria Union of Journalists NUJ has directed all State Councils of the Union to mobilise members to withdraw their services and commence protests nationwide from Wednesday next week, 7th June, 2023, if the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNCPL) refused to reverse the new price regime in the oil sector. NUJ stated this in a release signed its National Secretary ,Shuaibu Usman Leman,after an emergency Central Working Committee meeting of the Union convened online today, Saturday, June 3, 2023, to discuss issues surrounding the decision…

How stress kills journalists silently — Psychiatrist

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A consultant psychiatrist with Ladoke Akintola University Teaching Hospital, Dr Adeoye Oyewole has said lack of proper stress management killed journalists discreetly.   He disclosed this at a seminar organised by Fountain University for practising journalists and final year Mass Communication students of the institution, themed; Effect of Poor Stress Management among Nigerian Journalists on Mental Health Productivity, at its campus, Osogbo on Monday.   He said Nigerian journalists carry Nigeria on their shoulders at a mental cost, and struggle daily to gather information in spite of humiliating cultural and…

2023 WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY: NHRC celebrates Nigerian Media,says they deserve stakeholders’ support

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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has lauded Nigerian journalists for their critical role in advocating for the realization and enjoyment of democracy in Nigeria and elsewhere, saying they deserve the support of all stakeholders as they continue to discharge their Constitutional responsibilities.   The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Chief Tony Ojukwu OFR, SAN, FICMC who stated this on the eve of the celebration of the 2023 World Press Freedom Day noted that society should see journalists as “Agents of change bearing in mind the various contributions and sacrifices…

The GreenLand News, NUJ sets to mark World Press Day

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The GreenLand News Magazine in Conjunction with Nigerian Union of Journalists NUJ FCT Council is organising a Lecture/Award in commemoration of World Press Day. Annually, on May 3, the world celebrates the fundamental principles of press freedom, to evaluate press freedom around the world, to defend the media from attacks on their independence and to pay tribute to journalists, who have lost their lives in the exercise of their profession. Reflecting this reality, this year’s title of the conference is ‘Shaping a future of rights – Freedom of Expression as…

2023 Elections: Be objective in your reportage, MMPN charges Journalists

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Ahead of 2023 general elections, the Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria (MMPN) has advised journalists to fear Allah in their reportage of the elections by being objective irrespective of their political leanings. MMPN in a statement issued in Abuja by its National President, Abdur-Rahman Balogun reminded Journalists of the ethics of the profession which preaches objectivity and accuracy. Balogun also reminded Muslim Journalists especially, to have at the back of their mind, the motto of the Association, which says:” Say the truth even if it affects you “. “It is…