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Social Media and Journalism

Social media has become a dominant and growing source of news and information for hundreds of millions of people around the globe. It is not only fast, it’s free, and it’s always with you in your pocket courtesy of your smartphone. International Journalist Network (IJNet), puts ...

A Guide to Mentorship- Omolola Oladimeji

Sometime ago, I was invited to speak on the role of mentors in the media. For better part of the time, we get approached by people who want us to mentor them and then you wonder why you, especially when the supposed mentee does not ...

Dealing with forced decisions at work

Recently, I was with some of my fellow Station Managers at a meeting. Shortly before we went in, a woman came out and as she approached us,I recognised her instantly and I whispered to the closest person to me: " I am in trouble, I ...

Unsung Heroes of the Media: The Camera man

Hello! This week, I celebrate the eyes with which many are seen in the Media. The cameramen in Broadcast and Print. The special people who give visual and meaning to stories.Those wonderful talents who go out of their ways to make you look good when ...

Unsung Heros of the Media

For better part of the time when we talk about Media Celebrities, we focus only on the Programme Presenters/ On Air Personalities, News Anchors, Journalists and many whom you see on the screen or hear on your device. Little attention or none  is paid to those ...

THIS IS SOMETHING WE MUST DO

Ever since I set my eyes on this photograph... it struck a chord deep down there and I just didn't know what to make of it or process it in my head. It's been hanging there for 4 days now and I might as well ...