By Peace Udugba, The Daily Torch Media FOR GENERATIONS of Nigerians, the sound of the evening news was closely associated with familiar voices and faces on television. Among them was Cyril Stober, the veteran broadcaster whose calm delivery, distinctive voice, glasses and immaculate native attire made him one of the most recognisable faces of ...
By JKNewsMedia RECONNECTING MORE than 10,000 graduates worldwide has become a priority for the Nigerian Institute of Journalism Alumni Association (NIJAA), which has launched a comprehensive directory to strengthen professional networking, mentorship, welfare and access to opportunities among its members. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the asso...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter ECONOMIC GROWTH and national security must remain central to Nigeria’s 2027 elections as the country seeks to consolidate democratic gains, strengthen reforms and create greater opportunities for its growing young population, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said. JKNewsMedia.com reports that...
By JKNewsMedia PLANS HAVE been concluded for the final burial of veteran journalist and Publisher of The Eagle Online, Dotun Samson Oladipo, with his family fixing September 10 and 11, 2026 for the funeral in Lagos. JKNewsMedia.com reports that Kazeem Akintunde, a close friend and associate of Oladipo, announced the dates early Thursday morni...
By Rasheed Bolarinwa THE NEWS of the passing of Dotun Oladipo hit me this morning with a profound sense of loss. Nigeria has lost a distinguished journalist, media entrepreneur, and advocate of ethical journalism. But beyond the public tributes and professional accolades, I have lost a friend, ally, confidant, and brother. My relationship with...
By Joke Kujenya, HER BREAST lump seemed easy to dismiss, but Benita Egone’s procrastination in seeking treatment would eventually expose the devastating cost of prolonged waiting, as the disease advanced within her body and brought years of treatment, huge financial strain and the loss of a breast. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the mom, certif...
By JKNewsMedia FORMER PRESIDENT of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) and publisher of The Eagle Online (TEO), Dotun Oladipo, died on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at the age of 56 after he suddenly took ill at his office in the Ogba area of Lagos. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the veteran journalist appeared to be […]
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter CHALLENGES FACING Nigeria’s economy and insecurity, particularly those associated with elections, will feature prominently at the seventh yearly lecture of Freedom Online in Lagos on September 3. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the lecture will examine how Nigeria can tackle insecurity and conduct the 2027 ...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter OLUMIYIWA AKINTUNDE has emerged as National President as members of the Nigerian Institute of Journalism Alumni Association (NIJAA) elected a new seven-member National Executive Council (NEC) on Sunday, August 23, 2026. JKNewsMedia.com reports that Akintunde secured the position alongside six other memb...
By Olayinka Oyegbile Newspapers – both online and physical – have become dead; no one wants to read them again, because they are filled with shallow pro-government stories. IT IS not in doubt that journalism around the world is undergoing tremendous changes and threat: technology, dictatorship, problems of funding and self-inflic...
