An 80-year-old journalist, Dayo Duyile, has bagged a PHD from UNILAG. Eko Hot Blog reports that a veteran journalist, Dayo Duyile, is one of the students to be conferred with a doctorate degree (PhD) as the University of Lagos (UNILAG) holds its 53rd convocation ceremonies. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Discipline Officers For Assaulting Lady, Seizing Phone … Read more
The Provost, Nigerian Institute of Journalism, Mr Gbenga Adefaye, speaks to EKO HOT BLOG PAUL MBAGWU and JOY UDOH about his career, and role as Provost EDITOR’S PICK: ‘Press Gets No Budgetary Allocations’- Baba Ijebu Decries, Bags NIJ Award NIJ Provost, Adefaye Charges New Intakes At 19th Matriculation NIJ Convocation Lecture: Media, National Security And Nation Building By Kayode … Read more
Premier Lotto, Baba Ijebu receives NIJ fellowship award, says Press does not get anything from the government’s budgetary allocation Adebutu said: “The press needs the support of all of us. As the fourth estate of the realm, the press seems to be on its own EDITOR’S PICK: 2023 Presidency: Don’t Vote For Atiku, Tambuwal, Saraki, … Read more
Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ) Convocation Lecture Delivered By Ekiti State Governor Dr Kayode Fayemi Protocols Mr Chairman, Provost, Management, Graduands, Ladies and gentlemen, it is my pleasure to be here today to deliver the sixth convocation lecture of this great Institution and to be part of the 50th Anniversary celebration of this historic and … Read more
Mr Ray Ekpu has stated that most followers will what is right if they perceive that their leaders are doing what is right EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Vice-chairman of the Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ) governing council, Mr Ray Ekpu, has stated that most followers will do what is right if they perceive … Read more
Gov Fayemi has urged the media to hold the government accountable for the misuse of power says no media no nation EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, on Monday, said there can be no nation without the media, even as he urged the Nigerian media to hold the government accountable for … Read more
Governor Fayemi states that all state governours in the country are in support of policing at local level Nothing can stop multi-level policing in Nigeria …Says governors buy diesel, vehicles, others for federal police …Allays fear of possible abuse EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has said that all state … Read more
The Nigerian Institution of Journalism, NIJ, has announced plans for its Golden Jubilee celebration that will also feature the 6th Convocation ceremony of the institution. This was contained in a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the institution, Tolulope Ojemuyiwa, and made available to Eko Hot Blog. As gathered, the twin ceremony will … Read more
“My pocket had become lean then but I ran there still. THERE IS NO SPACE, the lady in charge told me…” Deputy Provost of the Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ), Dr. Dele Omojuyigbe, has recounted how his wife, Omolara, died while he was desperately trying to secure a space for her in at least five … Read more
As part of the efforts to uphold his legacy and also recognise his immense contribution to journalism in the country, The Newspapers’ Proprietors Association of Nigeria (NPAN), Nigeria Guild of Editors (NGE) and the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) have named the newly built Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ) house in Lagos after Isa Funtua. … Read more
The Ondo State Executive Council on Monday, approved the appointment of 15-year-old Prince Oloyede Adeyeoba as the Arujale of Okeluse in Ose local government area of the state. The 15-year-old Senior Secondary School student is the only surviving son of the late king. The appointment was among the three ratified by the Executive Council presided … Read more
Dele Omojuyigbe (Dr), has emerged as the new Deputy Provost of the Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ), a monotechnic institute located at Ijaye Road in Ogba, Lagos State, Nigeria’s commercial city. Ekohotblog understands that Dr. Omojuyigbe, an alumnus of the former University of Ife now renamed Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), replaces Dr. Jide Johnson, who … Read more
A former lecturer at the Nigerian Institute of Journalism, Mr. Tene John, has released a statement condemning his dismissal from the Institute on the grounds of sexual harassment. The lecturer faulted the decision, citing the failure of the Investigating panel to prove his guilt beyond reasonable doubt. John alleged that his accuser, Miss Anjola Ogunyemi framed … Read more
A student of the Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ), Ogba, Lagos, Ms Anjola Ogunyemi, has said she is not returning to the school after being allegedly sexually assaulted by one of her lecturers, Tene John, as she no longer feels safe. Ogunyemi said she feared that she would be victimized by other lecturers of the … Read more