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Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism /Albarka FM holds one-day media enlightenment on story fact-checking and effectiveness of local government structure in promoting accountability

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A Bauchi-based online platform, Xchange Hama Media and a Lagos-based Wole Soyinka Center for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) have engaged Tiyin community in Warji LGA of Bauchi State in sensitisation drive to deepen accountability and inclusion at grassroots. The duo, with support from MacArthur Foundation, have trained 20 people from community groups to carryout media campaign […]

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Wole Soyinka Centre/Albarka FM holds one-day media enlightenment on story fact-checking and effectiveness of local government structure in promoting accountability

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The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism in collaboration with Albarka 89.9 FM, Ganmo, Kwara State on Wednesday organised a one-day media round-table program on “story fact-checking and effectiveness of local government structure in promoting accountability” with participants drawn from media practitioners from various organizations across the state. The round-table programme funded by the MacArthur

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Media Rights Agenda condemns attack on journalists by hoodlums in Bayelsa state, calls for urgent police action

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Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has condemned Wednesday’s brutal assault on several journalists by armed hoodlums in Opu Nembe community in Nembe Local Government Area of Bayelsa State and called on the Nigeria Police Force to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident and bring the perpetrators to justice. On Wednesday, August 16, 2023, six journalists

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Vibrant media panacea for good governance – Professor Darah

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Professor of Oral Literature, Folklore and Cultural Science, and the Delta State Chairman of PAN Niger Delta Forum, (PANDEF), Godini Darah has advocated the place of a vibrant media in the enthronement of good governance. Darah spoke during a  Niger Delta town hall meeting in Warri, Delta State organised by National Point/Foreward Communications Limited in

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Africa Foundation for Young Media Professionals trains 25 journalists in S’South, S’East on innovative skills, pitching

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Africa Foundation for Young Media Professionals (AFYMP) has trained over 25 journalists in the South South and South East on innovative skills, pitching to help their career growth. The Executive Director of AFYMP, Yinka Olaito, said currently, the media and journalism profession is witnessing changes, adding only practitioners who are equipped can function maximally in

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Wole Soyinka Centre, Albarka FM holds one-day town hall meeting on community development in Kwara

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Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism in collaboration with Albarka 89.9 FM, Ganmo, Kwara State on Wednesday 9 August organised a day sensitisation programme on community development in the state. The participants, drawn from various communities and representatives of the Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the state were sensitised on ways to attract development and

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Stallion Times trains journalists, CSOs on effective use of social media

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A Kano based online news platform, Stallion Times with the support from the Wole Soyinka Center for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ), and MacArthur Foundation, on Saturday organised a one-day training on the effective use of social media for media professionals and civil society organisations (CSOs) in Kano state. The training which is under its Governance and

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WikkiTimes conducts audience survey for enhanced content experience

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In a bold move to further connect with its readership and enhance its content delivery, WikkiTimes, an accountability outlet based in Nigeria’s northeastern state of Bauchi has announced its intention to conduct a comprehensive audience survey. The survey aims to gather valuable insights from its readers, enabling the platform to tailor its content and services

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Stallion Times trains journalists on conflict-sensitive reporting

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In a bid to encourage accurate, objective, and balanced reportage of conflict situations and address the worsening unethical media reports leading to abuse or irresponsible journalism that pursues sensationalism, biases, prejudices, and blackmail, Stallion Times Media Service organised on Thursday organised a one-day media training on ‘Conflict Sensitive Reporting’ in Kano for journalists in Kano

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Inclusive governance in retrospect: Case study; the Niger Delta town hall meeting in Warri, Delta state; Nigeria.

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The one day event, put forward by Foreword Communications Limited, publishers of National Point Newspapers with support from the Wole Soyinka Center for Investigative Reporting, WSCIJ and MacArthur Foundation, had as theme, ‘Ensuring Electoral Accountability and Inclusive Governance.’ Participants included respected personality in the region, politicians, activists, persons’ with disability, women, youth, media and community

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Media Rights Agenda accuses police of becoming a tool for shielding public officials from scrutiny, seeks intervention of police Inspector General

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Media Rights Agenda (MRA) today called on the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, to put an end to the growing trend of public officials and other powerful individuals using the Police to silence and punish journalists who publish negative reports about them, saying the law enforcement agency has become a tool in the

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Foundation for Investigative Journalism trains early career journalists on social justice reporting

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The Foundation for Investigative Journalism and Social Justice has trained undergraduates and early career journalists on the art of producing quality, critical and impactful social justice stories. The one-day training was held in Lagos on Tuesday, August 8, with support from the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ)’s Collaborative Media Engagement for Development, Inclusion

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Africa Foundation for Young Media Professionals trains journalists on media entrepreneurship

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The Africa Foundation for Young Media Professionals (AFYMP) has flagged off its 2023 media fellowship with a two-day intensive workshops for selected journalists from newsrooms across Africa. Speaking to LEADERSHIP at the opening of the two-day workshop in Abuja on Monday, the Executive Director of AFYMP, Yinka Olaito, said the organization aimed at empowering next-generation,

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Africa Foundation for Young Media  Professionals trains journalists on disability inclusion in reportage

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Africa Foundation for Young Media  Professionals (AFYMP) has trained no fewer than 25 young media practitioners across Africa on disability inclusion of reporting and increasing the voice of marginalized in the media. Speaking at the two days fellowship training in Abuja, Yinka Olaito, Executive Director of the foundation said, the aimed of the training is

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Stallion Times train CSOs, journalists in Kogi on effective use of social media

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In a bid to strengthen the capacity of journalists and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to meet up with the current technological advancement in the digital space, Stallion Times recently trained media practitioners and CSOs in Kogi State on the effective use of Social Media. The one-day training workshop was supported by the Wole Soyinka Center

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Stallion Times trains journalists on investigative journalism in Kogi

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No fewer than 40 journalists from the print, broadcast, and blogosphere have been trained in investigative journalism in Lokoja, Kogi state by Stallion Times Media Services, the publishers of Stallion Times digital newspaper. The training which was conducted on Wednesday under the Participatory Governance and Media Literacy project tagged “Get Involved, Dialogue and Improve (G-DRIP)”

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As Niger Delta Amazons continue to impact on younger journalists

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For the two strong women from the Niger Delta region in the media industry, the work must go on despite various challenges staring the media business in the face, especially the mainstream media. These two women are Ibiba DonPedro the Managing Director and Constance Meju, the Managing Editor of the National Point/Foreword Communications Limited. For

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Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ), Albarka FM holds one-day town hall meeting on community development in Kwara

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Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) in collaboration with Albarka 89.9 FM, Ganmo, Kwara State on Wednesday 10 of May, organised a one-day sensitisation programme on community development in the state. The participants, drawn from various communities and representatives of the people living with disabilities (PLWDs) in the state were sensitised on the role

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If journalism is not a calling, please use the door, experts warned

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There are glamour and opportunities among many other freebies associated with the journalism profession but if journalism is not a call, please use the door or find another stream of income to fuel your lifestyle. This and many other strong warnings were the words of experts at the recently concluded induction ceremony as well as

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Court Grants MRA leave to sue NBC for failure to disclose information in two cases

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A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted Media Rights Agenda (MRA) leave to sue the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) in two separate cases over the Commission’s failure to grant the organisation’s requests for information on the scope of independence reportedly granted it by then President Muhammadu Buhari and details of the 302 broadcasting stations

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Africa Foundation for Young Media Professionals empowers 36 next generation journalists

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Africa Foundation for Young Media Professionals (AFYMP) on May 6, 2023 empowered about 36 next generation journalists in Ibadan, Oyo state. Pursuit of vision distinguishes many organisations from others. Walking the talk for many organizations is a big issue and here is where forward looking organizations and the rest differs. Towards achieving AFYMP’s goal of

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