I once covered a seemingly harmless human-interest story about how traders in a Lagos market were innovatively managing waste. It was intended as a positive feature....
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), and other professional bodies have largely become toothless. While they occasionally issue press statements in...
Let us be clear: journalists are not law enforcement officers. They don’t carry guns or wear badges. Their strength lies in the power of the pen,...
If you are a writer, especially a journalist or commentator in Nigeria, you must realize this: you do not need to be the moral compass of...
So the next time someone with a degree in literature or law tries to explain how a headline should be written, remind them that every profession...
When I read the National Open University of Nigeria lecture notes titled "Media and Society" in Module 2, Unit 3, noted that, "There's no absolute Press...
Agenda-setting theory posits that the media does not tell people what to think, but it tells them what to think about. When journalists consistently spotlight a...
In fact, modern journalism is structured around specialization, also known as “beats.” Whether it is politics, economics, science, health, law, sports, or consumer protection, journalists often...
Journalists must not fear AI but rather see it as a tool that complements human creativity and investigative prowess. By staying informed about technological trends and...
Saeed Ibile’s experience serves as a harsh reminder of how far unethical media platforms can go when they don’t get their way. But this isn’t just...
To cut the long story short, President Nixon recalled that interaction with his mother, came to his senses, and used...
I really didn't know what to say, but I just managed to tell her that God loves her more than...
When a man of God speaks, his words often transcend the pulpit. They become national conversations, global soundbites, and spiritual...
Let us pause for a moment to remember these innocent victims, known or unknown, living or dead. In Imo state,...
In September 2024, the Federal Government raised the cost of a standard 32-page passport from ₦35,000 to ₦50,000, while the...
The impact of these reforms is evident in the nation's economic indicators. According to the World Bank, Nigeria's economy grew...
In countries like Norway, Denmark, or even Brazil, welfare programs are effective because they are tied to functioning systems. There...
And let's look at the numbers! The dollar used to skyrocket to ₦1800 when Tinubu took office, but now it's...
World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka returns to the US Open final after defeating Jessica Pegula, while Amanda Anisimova stuns Naomi Osaka...
Lionel Messi netted a brace in Argentina’s 3-0 victory over Venezuela in Buenos Aires, hinting this could be his final...
Germany suffered their first-ever away defeat in a World Cup qualifier, losing 2-0 to Slovakia in Bratislava. Hancko and Strelec...
Euro 2024 champions Spain began their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign with a 3-0 win over Bulgaria. Oyarzabal, Cucurella,...