• * Urges Journalist's Union To Embark On Immediate House Cleaning of Bad Eggs
• NUJ Accuses Govt of Encouraging Counterfeit Journalists By Deploying Language And Religious Politics

By Princess Simon (Bureau Chief North Central, in Minna)

Niger state government has expressed concerns over activities of fake journalists coming with different names and groupings, urging the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) to do self cleansing by ridding itself of bad eggs causing undue tension and security breaches through their reports.

By Shedrack Nyame (Taraba State Correspondent, in Jalingo)

The Taraba State Government has come under intense criticism following a sweeping condemnation by the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), which accused the state of deliberately sidelining the press during major state functions.

By Chinwendu Agoha (Media, Society & Governance Correspondent)

Nigeria's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Iyom Bianca Ojukwu, on Friday, appointed the South East Bureau Chief of The Sun Newspaper, Nze Magnus Eze, as her Special Assistant on Communications and New Media.

* Says 'She Was The Moral Compass That Guided Me To Truthful Journalism'

By Chinwendu Agoha (Media, Society & Governance Correspondent)

This week is the 13th week since I lost my beloved mother Hajara Mohammed. I have tried several times to write this tribute but failed. I found myself struggling—unable to muster the emotional stability to pen down my thoughts. I am never the same again after her death, and there isn’t one bit of her life I could share. She wasn’t just my mom – she was my hero, the basis of all that I stand for as a person and a journalist.

By Chinwendu Agoha (Media & Governance Correspondent)

The Gulf American University, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, has honoured Dr Max Amuchie, Founder/CEO, Sundiata Post Media Ltd with an Honorary Award of Science (Doctorate).

By Chinwendu Agoha (Media & Governance Reporter)

Nigeria's Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, will chair the 2024 conference of the Nigerian chapter of the International Press Institute, scheduled to hold on Wednesday in Abuja, organisers said.

By Chinwendu Agoha (Media & Governance Reporter)

The International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR) will hold it's Open Contract Reporting Project (OCRP) Close-up and Award Ceremony on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at The Pearl Hotel, opposite Jabi lake.

By Chinwendu Agoha (Media & Governance Reporter)

Renowned media practitioner Professor Tonnie Iredia will deliver a keynote address on "Democracy, Media Freedom and the Imperative of Protecting Nigeria's Civic Space" at the 2024 conference of the Nigeria Chapter of the International Press Institute (IPI Nigeria).

By Chinwendu Agoha (Society & Governance Reporter)

The people of Oguta Ameshi in Imo state, South East, Nigeria, under the auspices of Oguta Community Development Union (OCDU) Abuja branch, will today hold the 2024 edition of their annual convention and end of the year celebration.

• * Inducts 12 New Members Into NGE

By Chinwendu Agoha (Media & Governance Reporter)

Arising from the three-day All Nigeria Editors Conference (ANEC) in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State Capital, the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has called on the federal government to urgently mitigate the negative impact of fuel subsidy removal and the exchange rate volatility on the economy.

• Amuka, Osoba, Obaigbena, Aigbogun, Others To Address Media’s Challenges

By Chinwendu Agoha (Media & Governance Reporter)

Vice-President Kashim Shettima, Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State, Minister of Budget & Economic Planning, Atiku Abubakar Bagudu; Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris; National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, and President of Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), Dele Kelvin Oye, will lead conversation on economy and security, as the 20th edition of All Nigeria Editors Conference (ANEC) starts on Wednesday in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital.

By Chinwendu Agoha (Media & Governance Reporter)

Prominent Africans and Nigerians have confirmed their participation in the Realnews 12th Anniversary Lecture on Tuesday, November 19, at the Sheraton Hotel starting at 10 am.