Security operatives from the Nigerian Customs Service and soldiers manning checkpoints along the Badagry-Seme Expressway, weekend, allegedly brutalised two residents, Taofeek Olatunbosun and Rafiu Abdelmalik, for making a video. The officers suspected the duo of being informants supplying journalists with…
#EndBadGovernance: Thugs harassed journalist, beat up protesters in Rivers
A Channels Television correspondent, Deborah Agbalam was harrased by thugs, while attempting to cover the #EndBadGovernance protest in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on Wednesday. Our correspondent said a group of thugs posititoned themselves directly opposite the Federal Secretariat in Port…
#EndBadGovernanceInNigeria: Journalist, protesters arrested in Abuja
A freelance journalist, Ayoola Babalola, was arrested alongside an unconfirmed number of protesters by security operatives in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, on Saturday. The development is coming as protesters seeking an “End to Bad Governance” and economic hardship in…
Niran Adedokun releases new book, ‘Every Journalist Must Write a Book’
Niran Adedokun, renowned journalist, columnist and biographer, has released a new book titled Every Journalist Must Write a Book, now available on amazon.co.uk. Adedokun, a respected figure in the Nigerian media landscape, is known for his insightful commentary and engaging…
Gunmen kidnap Channels TV reporter in Rivers, demand N30m
Gunmen kidnapped a journalist and reporter with Channels Television, Mr Joshua Rogers, at his residence in Rumuosi in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State on Thursday night. Rogers, who covers the Rivers State Government House for his organisation, was…
60 hearty cheers to Jahman Anikulapo, ‘Nigeria’s culture ambassador’ — Ehi Braimah
When you clock 60 years just like Jahman Oladejo Anikulapo, actor, art connoisseur, culture activist, journalist and man-of-the-people, it calls for celebration and thanksgiving. It’s Jahman’s Diamond Jubilee and you know what, 60 years looks so good on him and…
Ganduje, NUJ mourn death of veteran journalist
Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State commiserates with the families of Abba Lawan Kurmawa, a veteran journalist, who passed away early Tuesday morning. Abba Lawan who died at Nasarawa Hospital, Kano and left behind an indelible mark in media practice…
Ehi Braimah returns to journalism with Naija Times
Ehi Braimah, journalist, former editor of Climax Magazine, PR maven and serial entrepreneur returns to his first love with the imminent launch of Naija Times, an online newspaper. Set to debut on September 15, 2020, Naija Times newspaper will focus…
As he turns 35, Chude Jideonwo launches #WithChude on TVC, Nigerian Info, and other platforms
Nigerian lawyer, journalist, media entrepreneur, and founder of Joy, Inc., Chude Jideonwo, returns to mainstream media with the launch of his groundbreaking show, #WithChude on Television Continental (TVC), Nigerian Info, and major podcast platforms. The launch forms part of a…
Lagos is bubbly – Ikechukwu Amaechi
Ikechukwu Amaechi, journalist and MD of The Niche newspaper, says he loves Lagos because of the bubbly nature of the city. Although he adds that the city has its drawbacks, he explains that there are no dull moments in the…