By JKNewsMedia SEASONED JOURNALIST, Dr Friday Olokor opens up on his newsroom battles, arrests, the collapse of print journalism, and the quiet reinvention that took him from The PUNCH to Arise News TV. PRINT JOURNALISM is fading, but for Dr Friday Olokor, the story is not just about an industry in decline, it is […]
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter RENOWENED JOURNALIST and media pioneer Dan Agbese has died at the age of 81, the family confirmed on Monday. A statement issued by Okibe Agbese on behalf of the family said the veteran columnist passed away earlier in the day. “Chief Dan Agbese transited to eternal glory this morning, Monday, […]...
By JKNewsMedia CELEBRATION OF ideas and intellect will converge at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), Victoria Island, Lagos, on November 7, 2025, as renowned journalist and public intellectual Dr Reuben Abati presents three new books to mark his 60th birthday. According to a statement from Caltop Publications Nigeria Lim...
By Hope Gift, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE NIGERIAN media community will gather in Lagos this week to honour the memory of Evelyn Eseoghene Osagie, Assistant Editor, Arts at The Nation newspaper, whose death has been described as a painful loss to journalism and culture reporting. Her family, in collaboration with the Nigerian Media, Art & Cul...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent RENOWNED FOR decades of impactful work in journalism and governance, Gbenga Omotoso has become a central figure in Nigeria’s media and public communication space. His career reflects a blend of editorial leadership, public service, and mentorship that continues to shape both journalism and gov...
By Joke Kujenya THE FAMILY of the late Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief of the defunct National Concord Newspapers, Dr Doyin Abiola, has confirmed that her burial will take place from 9 to 12 September in Lagos. According to the family’s statement, further information on the arrangements will be released in due course. Colleagues from th...
By JKNewsMedia MILESTONE PUBLICATION spotlighting the evolution of digital journalism in Nigeria will take centre stage on Tuesday, June 17 as the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) hosts a public presentation of its book, Nigeria Media Renaissance: GOCOP Perspectives on Online Publishing, at Abuja Continental Hotel by 10:00am. The ...
By Sulaiman Aledeh IN THE realm of broadcast journalism, few names shine as brightly as John Momoh’s. Like an alchemist transforming base metals into gold, Momoh has taken the raw ore of Nigerian media and forged it into a gleaming beacon of excellence that illuminates the entire African continent. With an unwavering vision and a […]
By Adémólá Òrúnbon IN THE Nigerian media space, the term “brown envelope” has become synonymous with corruption and unethical practices. It refers to the practice of journalists accepting bribes or “envelopes” filled with money or other incentives in exchange for favourable coverage or silence on certain issues. This cu...
By Babafemi Ojudu IS FRANK Igwebueze in the house? Good morning, Frank. I woke up this morning thinking of MKO Abiola and his philanthropic obsession. A particular incident involving you came to mind as I stepped into the bathroom and I started laughing. I do a lot of reminiscences these days and this bring smiles […]
