President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of elder statesman, diplomat and veteran journalist, Ambassador Patrick Dele Cole, describing him as one of Nigeria’s most distinguished public servants whose contributions will remain unforgettable. In a statement issued on Saturday, President Tinubu said he received the...
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The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP), has announced plans to institute the Dotun Oladipo Prize for Online Journalism in memory of its former president. GOCOP Deputy President Olumide Iyanda announced the initiative on behalf of the Guild on Thursday at the service of songs for Oladipo at Regal...
Plateau Bloggers and Online Media Association (PLABOMA) has launched a Unified Bloggers Online Platform to strengthen collaboration among digital publishers, promote credible journalism, and project a more positive image of Plateau State. The platform was unveiled on Tuesday during the 2026 World Social Media Day celebration in Jos. It...
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, has expressed sadness over the death of Mr. Sylvester Enoghase, Labour Editor and Group Business Editor of Daily Independent Newspapers. Faleye, in a condolence message on Wednesday, described the late journalist as...
DURHAM, N.C., May 27, 2026 — Most families possess stories that were never fully told. Retired journalist and former journalism professor Paul T. O’Connor believes many of those stories can still be recovered and transformed into fascinating family narratives. His new book, The Missing Child: The Life She Lived...
When the Economist described Nigeria over 18 years ago as a “democracy by court order”, it ventured into prophetic journalism. In the period since then, partisan politicians have become comfortable with playing second fiddle to judges, a sizeable number of whom have emerged as the most avid tribe of belligerents in...
The Editor of TheNewsGuru (TNG), Ediri Oyibo, is set to officially unveil a new book titled “Journalism NeXt: A Comprehensive Guide to Modern Journalism,” in a landmark event that promises to contribute significantly to the evolving media landscape in Nigeria and beyond. The book, which is the product of...
Former Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), Mr. Femi Soneye, has called on the Federal Government to support the Nigerian media with targeted incentives, including tax reliefs and import duty waivers on essential media tools. Soneye made the appeal in Abuja on...
A recent debate has reignited an enduring ethical dilemma in media circles: what should or should not be published? By its very nature, journalism thrives on controversy, and many media outlets consider sensitive or even classified information the holy grail, often labelling it as “Breaking News” or “exclusive investigative...
“Wisdom is the supreme virtue, for it is the source of all other virtues.” – Epicurus. As we reflect on the life and legacy of Tola Adeniyi, a man whose words have inspired and challenged generations, we are reminded of the power of journalism and literature to shape our...