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Report for impact training for Olabisi Onabanjo University Campus Mirror journalists

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There are no significant changes except there is a deliberate and intention investment in such desire. Every object remains in its static form until a higher force is applied is a popular cliché. This is the rationale that drives Africa Foundation for Young Media Professionals (AFYMP) which is established with a purpose to transform Africa […]

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Fact-check: Did EFCC discover $800m cash at the residence of former Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State?

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Fact-check: Did EFCC Discover $800m Cash at the Residence of former Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State? Claims: There is a photo of piles of cash circulating on social media claiming that it was $800 million discovered and seized by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) from the residence of a former governor of

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Fact-check: Did late Herbert Wigwe unveil multi billion naira mansion weeks before his death?

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Claim: There is a viral video, across virtually all the social media platforms claiming that a  multi billion naira palatial mansion in Ikoyi, Lagos State was unveiled by late Herbert Wigwe, the Group Managing Director and CEO of Access Bank Plc,. Full Text: The viral video  claimed that  the late banker opened the mansion late 

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How compromised scholarship scheme, cultural norms undermine girl-child education in Kano

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Mallam Sani Idris, a resident of Kuri, a sleepy town in the Kibiya Local Government Area (LGA) of Kano State, thinks sponsoring his daughter, Maryam Idris to acquire education before marriage is contrary to the norms and values of his society among other underlying factors. Despite being well-versed in Islamic literature, Mr. Idris held a

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Investigation: How cultural stereotypes hinder women’s struggle for economic survival in some labour sectors

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This investigation is for the GENDER, THE AGENDA project of Gender Strategy Advancement International (GSAI) supported by the Wole Soyinka Center for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ), and the MacArthur Foundation. The issue of discrimination or marginalisation of women in the work environment in Nigeria or elsewhere in the world, has continued to enjoy the prime of

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Journalists’ safety knowledge is crucial- AFYMP tells OAU, ACJ members

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It is no lie that journalists, broadcasters at any level are catalysts of information and conversation building. This conversation enhances democracy and the well being of the society at large. For next generation or early career journalists, it is important to know how to prioritise individuals’ safety while in the field. The common parlance here

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Between bad politics and measured performance: Soludo’s Anambra report card

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Introduction Born on July 28, 1960, in Isuofia, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State, Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, CFR, served as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria from May 2004 to May 2009 and was the Chief Economic Adviser to former President Olusegun Obasanjo. On March 17, 2022, Prof. Soludo assumed the

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Hamstrung by legitimacy crisis? – Gov Uzodimma’s 4 years performance report in Imo

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Introduction: Born on December 12, 1958, Senator Hope Odidika Uzodimma became the Governor of Imo State on January 14, 2020, through what many described as a controversial judgment of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. Uzodimma, who had come a distant fourth in the polls, replaced Gov. Emeka Ihedioha of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, whose

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25 Abraham Adesanya Polytechnic campus journalists trained on safety

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Journalist safety has become an essential lesson that journalists and broadcasters must know.. To ensure the future of journalism across Africa, early mid-career journalists, broadcasters need a lot of briefing and exposure in the knowledge of safety so they do not through youthful exuberance expose themselves to danger: whether they are freelancers or campus journalists.

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Ahead of 2024 World Radio Day: KanemPress Digital Hub, Borno State Ministry of Information and Internal Security, Borno Radio Listeners Association mull joint celebration

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World Radio Day, which falls on 13th February every year, is a global event that celebrates the power and impact of radio as a medium of communication, information, and education. This year, the theme of the event is “Radio: A century of informing, entertaining, and educating”. To mark this occasion, Borno State Ministry of Information

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Wole Soyinka Centre /Albarka FM holds One-Day media roundtable on Investigative Reporting and storytelling techniques

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The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism in collaboration with Albarka 89.9 FM, Ganmo, Kwara state on Tuesday 13th of February, organised a one-day media roundtable on “ABC of Investigative Journalism and amplifying change for development – Using storytelling techniques” with participants drawn from media organizations and practitioners across Kwara state. The enlightenment programme which

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Abuse of Women with disabilities in Nigeria, why justice is a mirage

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Women with disabilities suffer more trouble than their male counterparts. It is easier for a male with disability to be quickly employed than women with disabilities. Women with disabilities’ health are often not prioritised unlike other women without disabilities. These are facts and figures in Nigeria. But beyond all these daily challenges, abuses suffered by

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Media Rights Agenda calls on the Federal Government to leverage radio in tackling the crises ravaging Nigeria

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Media Rights Agenda (MRA) today called on the Federal Government to leverage the enduring nature and unique characteristics of radio in tackling the challenges of illiteracy, ignorance and poverty in Nigeria, saying the continuing potency of radio after more than 100 years of its existence can help to foster dialogue among diverse groups and mitigate

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Nigeria albino community’s many woes: Denial of voting, education, health and financial inclusion rights

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The Nigerian Albino community must be seen as humans with dignified rights which are fundamental to their existence as humans. The challenges of Albinos are becoming pronounced and after several calls to governments there seem to be no respite in view. The albino community across the nations are going through hard times which are occasioned

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Stallion Times trains journalists as Governor Ododo assures of promoting human rights

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Stallion Times has on Saturday trained 30 journalists on Human Rights and Social Inclusion in Lokoja, Kogi State. The one-day training workshop is part of a series of training for its Participatory Governance and Media Literacy project tagged “Get Involved, Dialogue and Improve (G-DRIP)” being implemented in Kano and Kogi States under the Collaborative Media

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Five years after disability law, PWDs in Anambra still denied accessibility, inclusion

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Miss Ann (Not real name) from a town in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State could barely contain her frustration when she sought for education in her home state. She is with a physical disability and is the first child of her parents who are both basic school teachers. Ann learnt the reality of

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Leaves and Worms: Fact sheet on issues in special needs schooling in Nigeria’s Capital Territory

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AD4TVRadio compiled the issues faced by students with special school needs in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory under the Collaborative Media Engagement for Development Inclusivity and Accountability (CMEDIA) project by the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ), supported by the MacArthur Foundation.

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Court nullifies provisions of broadcasting code empowering NBC to impose fines on broadcasters

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A Federal High Court in Abuja today declared null and void the provisions of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code authorising the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to impose fines on broadcast stations for alleged breaches of the Code as it ruled that administrative and regulatory bodies could not exercise judicial powers. Delivering judgment in a suit instituted

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How FCT’s Gawu community pupils are trapped in education limbo

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In Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, a community’s commitment to their children’s education led them to build a school from scratch. Over time, this symbol of hope is now facing neglect.Safer-Media Initiative (SMI) seeks to find out when Gawu’s community children will walk confidently into a future where education holds great promise. Their plea demands

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