When the Economist described Nigeria over 18 years ago as a “democracy by court order”, it ventured into prophetic journalism. In the period since then, partisan politicians have become comfortable with playing second fiddle to judges, a sizeable number of whom have emerged as the most avid tribe of belligerents in...
Journalism
The Editor of TheNewsGuru (TNG), Ediri Oyibo, is set to officially unveil a new book titled “Journalism NeXt: A Comprehensive Guide to Modern Journalism,” in a landmark event that promises to contribute significantly to the evolving media landscape in Nigeria and beyond. The book, which is the product of...
Former Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), Mr. Femi Soneye, has called on the Federal Government to support the Nigerian media with targeted incentives, including tax reliefs and import duty waivers on essential media tools. Soneye made the appeal in Abuja on...
A recent debate has reignited an enduring ethical dilemma in media circles: what should or should not be published? By its very nature, journalism thrives on controversy, and many media outlets consider sensitive or even classified information the holy grail, often labelling it as “Breaking News” or “exclusive investigative...
“Wisdom is the supreme virtue, for it is the source of all other virtues.” – Epicurus. As we reflect on the life and legacy of Tola Adeniyi, a man whose words have inspired and challenged generations, we are reminded of the power of journalism and literature to shape our...