How do we tell the public to trust journalists when the umbrella union of the profession celebrates the same man its members have been covering 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...
In fact, writing is a discipline. It is not a disorder. Unlike addiction which is often associated with recklessness and loss of control, writing, true writing,...
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...
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the decline of print. With lockdowns in place, physical distribution became impossible. Many newspapers had to halt their print editions and focus...
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...
Notching up this piece from international perspective, it is germane to opine that the international community, particularly organizations like UNESCO, Amnesty International, and Reporters Without Borders,...
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...