Alkasim Abdulkadir: Why the JTF is lost in the maze of rocks and hard places

by Alkassim Abdulkadir Goodluck Jonathan as the Commander-In-Chief must ensure Baga goes beyond just an investigation, any wrong doing should be tried along the sterling traditions of the Nigerian army. When the Joint Task Force (JTF) responded to the distress call that insurgents had stationed themselves in Baga, the quiet town on the edge of... Read More

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April 18, 2013

Akintunde Oyebode: My Hero, the journalist (Y! FrontPage)

There are no words to soften this; Nigeria is slowly degenerating to the days when Bagauda Kaltho was blown away by the despotic government of the day. According to the Committee to Protect Journalists, at least 19 journalists have been killed in Nigeria since 1992. Out of this number, 13 journalists were killed in 2012;... Read More

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January 16, 2013

Opinion: Is the ghost of Dele Giwa haunting IBB?

by Bayo Oluwasanmi The aged despot, a diabolical genius and a man with empty cranium with no droplets of wisdom declared that “Nigeria is bigger than Dele Giwa and that issue of his death should be forgotten forever.” One of the high profile cold murder cases in the history of criminal justice in Nigeria that... Read More

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January 11, 2013

Man docked for biting off journalist’s ear

The Ogun Police, yesterday, arraigned a 50-year-old man, Alao Akala before an Abeokuta Magistrates’ Court for allegedly biting off the left ear of a journalist, Saheed Ganiyu. Ganiyu’s ear was bitten off when he was investigating the background of late political god-father of Kwara politics, Dr. Olusola Saraki. Another journalist, Rasaki Olayiwola was also reportedly hit... Read More

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January 10, 2013

RIP: Sports journalist, Deacon Ayo ‘The Arena’ Ositelu is dead

Former Chairman Ejigbo LCDA and one of Nigeria’s foremost sports journalists, Deacon Ayo Ositelu is dead. The one time Sunday Punch editor died suddenly at his home on Wednesday night after complaining to his wife that he was not feeling too well. Family friend, Kayode Tijani confirmed the tragic news, which first appeared as a... Read More

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September 6, 2012

Police attack journalist for taking photo of minister’s car stuck in mud

by Stanley Azuakola These are dangerous times to be a journalist in Nigeria. Just last month, Benedict Uwalaka, a photo journalist with Leadership newspaper was assaulted at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) by hospital officials, when he went to cover the release of the corpses of the Dana crash. On Tuesday in Abuja another... Read More

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July 30, 2012

Opinion: Nigerian journalists and ‘brown envelopes’

by Elor Nkereuwem As much as we may argue that journalists are prone to taking bribes because of their poor remuneration, the truth is that it is greed and the desire for more than we can legitimately acquire that pushes journalists to take bribes. Before last weekend, the question of Nigeria’s underdevelopment, to my mind,... Read More

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June 22, 2012

God is trying me, says Hon. Lawan

by Stanley Azuakola It’s all about the perspective, people. While many assumed that the trials of Hon. Farouk Lawan over the $620, 000 bribe he confessed to taking is a judgement from God, the man himself begs to differ. To him, God isn’t judging him; instead, God is trying him. He said that much, when... Read More

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June 18, 2012

Femke becomes Funke: No people deserve dog food- (whatever your expectations of the kitchen)

As a journalist you have to find a balance between caring too much and becoming numb. My biggest fear is to become cynical. ‘Dog food!’ he shouted over the mostly empty terrace of the restaurant I do not remember the name of, just that it was something Italian. Pushing the porcelain plate with saffron coloured... Read More

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June 5, 2012

RiRi Rage: Rihanna lashes out at journalist who asks about Chris Brown

by Seyi Lawal Superstar Rihanna did not pull back her (verbal) punches with a journalist from the Esquire UK magazine who was interviewing the Barbadian beauty. The journalist insisted on asking probing questions about Chris Brown, even after she repeatedly asked him to move on. The reporter insisted until she cracked, unleashing a potty mouthed tirade at the writer. Here’s a partial transcript... Read More

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May 19, 2012

Watch this: Will Smith slaps reporter trying to kiss him (em, the reporter is a man)

Will Smith has been off the press junket circuit for a while now, and is making his return to promote his new Men in Black III movie (check out other blockbuster movies coming out this summer here). I’m sure he was not expecting something like this to make the headlines. As he is walking down... Read More

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May 18, 2012

Elnathan John: How to be a Nigerian journalist

by Elnathan John If you ask me, you have the best profession in the world. As a Nigerian journalist, even though your bosses never pay you, you have so much potential to make it in this life. I have taken my time with this one because of my dedication to your hustle. As a Nigerian... Read More

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