The acute hatred in my heart now-now, as we do say in Nigeria, is about the characters called columnists. I am sick and tired of being sick and tired over the antics of the jobbers of Nigerian journalism who call…
Sad Sam smiles @ 85 – Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
The iconic publisher of Vanguard newspapers, Sam Amuka-Pemu, remains as ever a self-effacing Nigerian patriot of uncommon class and carriage. Whether you call him “Sad Sam” or “Uncle Sam”, he is a role model to scores of journalists. It’s one…
Oya, read the untold story of me and my fellow columnists – Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
Nigerian journalism revels in its rich history of legendary reporters – and even more legendary columnists. For a rookie starting out as a columnist in a newspaper, it is indeed daunting to deign to bear the burden of extending the…
Ambode, Osoba, Amuka-Pemu for APCOM’s maiden gala (Guardian)
The Association of Practitioners of Community Media of Nigeria (APCOM) will tomorrow, June 12 debut with its maiden gala/award evening titled: ‘2019 Elections: Galvanising Public Participation through Community Media,’ in honour of the Lagos State governor, Akinwunmi Ambode at Adam…