The sun was on a holiday, and the cool breeze rustled through the dry leaves at LASU’s Love Garden, the large expanse of not too meticulously manicured lawns and weak trees close to the MBA Hall, where this reporter sat with Azubuike Emmanuel, a student with albinism. The chill and tranquil setting seemed the perfect […]
Journalists have been urged to harness the potential of the Freedom of Information, FOI, Act when crafting investigative reports, emphasising that the legislation serves as a potent instrument for unveiling obscured stories and realities. Ayode Longe, a knowledgeable figure from the Media Rights Agenda, MRA, based in Lagos, delivered this advice during an online lecture
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At a round table discussion on constituency projects in Kano State on Saturday, some stakeholders called for a stable federal and state legal framework on constituency projects. This is one of the resolutions in a communique mutually agreed upon and signed by the National Vice President, JNI Aid Group, Amb. Maria Alikote, Content Creator, KASKEN
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StallionTimes Media Service on Saturday engaged journalists from various media organisations and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in a one-day round-table discussion, in Kano State to analyse constituency projects. The discussion was targeted at tackling critical issues surrounding constituency projects in Kano, Kano State, as part of the “Get Involved, Dialogue and Improve (G-DRIP)” initiative. The
A media outlet, National Point Newspaper, has trained selected journalists and university students on inclusive and solution journalism in Yenagoa , Bayelsa State. The training took place on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at Ayalla Hotels, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The training was themed “Local Government Administration In The Niger Delta: Strengthening Accountability, Inclusive Development Through Investigations, Data
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A significant gesture underscoring its commitment to both technological advancement and cultural preservation, Kanempress Digital Hub recently concluded a transformative two-day training session before embarking on a notable visit to His Eminence, the Shehu of Borno, Alhaji (Dr) Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai El-Kanemi,CFR and the National Museum Maiduguri. This important journey highlights the organisation’s dedication
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Journalists in the South East have been challenged to use a credible and investigative system of reporting to expose the wrong actions of state governments in the region and to always engender good governance. These were contained in the lectures delivered by guest speakers during a one-day training workshop organised for journalists in Umuahia, Abia
Participants at a media roundtable in Lagos have highlighted the importance of consistent reportage of the statutory government audit reports at federal, state and local government levels. The participants, comprising 40 editors, gathered at the Third FrontFoot Media Roundtable to discuss “The Nexus Between Media and Government Accountability”. A communique, made available to newsmen on
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Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism in collaboration with Albarka 89.9 FM, Ganmo, Kwara State on Tuesday 20th of August, organised a one-day sensitisation program on community development in the state. The participants which drawn from various communities and representatives of civil society organisations in the state were sensitised on the role of the community
Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has expressed concern over the continued widespread use of free email services by numerous government officials for conducting official business in violation of government policy, saying the practice poses significant risks to national security, data privacy, and the integrity of government operations. In a statement issued in Lagos by its Programme
Kanem Press Digital Hub has trained young journalists from various organisations and stakeholders on culture preservation for economic development. The two-day training was held at the Armani Event Centre in Maiduguri. Facilitators of the training include the Dean of the School of Postgraduate Studies at the University of Maiduguri, Prof. Yakubu Mukhtar, who presented on
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Journalists have been tasked to promote good governance through investigative journalism. This was the emphasis of a one-day media training workshop on Investigative Journalism, Inclusive Development and Accountability organised by National Point Forward Communication Ltd in collaboration with the Wole Soyinka Centre For Investigative Journalism and MacArthur Foundation. The workshop was held at New Point
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The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism in collaboration with Albarka 89.9 FM, Ganmo, Kwara State on Tuesday 16th of July, organised a one-day media roundtable on “Good Governance and Responsibilities of the Media.” with participants drawn from media organisations and practitioners across Kwara state. The enlightenment programme which was funded by the MacArthur Foundation
Media practitioners in the country have been advised to brace up for new challenges posed by new media technologies if they are to remain relevant in the profession. The practitioners were also advised to shift focus more on investigative journalism for inclusive development and accountability in the society. This was the position of various speakers
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Stakeholders at a round table discussion on good governance in Kano have called on the State Open Government Partnership (OGP) to conduct bi-annual town hall meetings with Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to assess the implementation of his campaign commitments. This is one of the resolutions that were mutually agreed upon in a communique jointly signed
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On Thursday, key stakeholders in Kano State gathered at the conference hall of the Kano Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists in Farm Center for a roundtable on good governance, organised by Stallion Times. The event, supported by the Wole Soyinka Center for Investigative Journalism and funded by the MacArthur Foundation, brought together state
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Ikenga Media and Cultural Awareness Initiative, on Friday, held a mentoring workshop for over 80 communication students on journalism practice. Ikenga Media and Cultural Awareness Initiative is the publisher of South-east-focused online newspaper, Ikengaonline. The mentored students were from the Mass Communication Department of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) in Enugu
Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has condemned as anachronistic and inimical to transparent and accountable governance a statement credited to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, in which he threatened that Government officials who disclose information without authorisation would be jailed. It could be recalled that at a workshop organised by
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To encourage accurate active citizens’ participation in governance and push for quality service delivery in Kogi State, stakeholders have advocated for sustained quarterly town hall meetings with Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo. This is coming after Kogi NGO Network (KONGONET), a coalition of civil society networks championing participatory democracy and good governance recently inaugurated a Permanent
Stallion Times recently organised a pivotal roundtable discussion to promote good governance in Kogi State. The event which took place at Edgedrive Hotel Lokoja, brought together key stakeholders, including state actors, non-state actors, and the media to discuss governance matters. The broad objectives of the event were to develop a strategy for generating citizens’ input
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In a bid to encourage citizens’ participation in governance, Kogi NGO Network (KONGONET), a coalition of civil society networks championing participatory democracy and good governance on Thursday at a round table discussion on good governance inaugurated a Permanent Dialogue Mechanism (PDM) Committee. The round table discussion organised by Stallion Times is one of its activities
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