Olusegun Osoba
19 Nov
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced the commencement of operations at the Aremo Olusegun Osoba Station, located in Olodo, Odeda Local Government Area, Ogun State, along the Lagos-Ibadan Train Service (LITS) route. The station, named after former Ogun State Governor Aremo Olusegun Osoba, is now open to the public, enhancing connectivity and accessibility for…
30 Oct
In a landmark ceremony at the Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ), distinguished philanthropist Sir Kesington Adebukunola Adebutu was honoured for his enduring contributions to Nigerian journalism with the official commissioning of the Sir Kesington Adebutu Media Resource Centre on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. This prestigious event, held at the NIJ’s premises, drew a prominent gathering…
7 Oct
Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the South-West part of the country have urged members of the party to continue supporting the administration of President Bola Tinubu, regardless of his shortcomings.
4 Oct
Former Governor of Ogun State, and Chairperson of the event, Chief Olusegun Osoba, has called for a renewed commitment to ethical reporting
6 Sep
Media gurus, public relations and marketing giants and other eminent Nigerians will today, September 6, 2024, gather to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the passing of the pioneer Deputy Editor of Weekend Concord and former Vice Chairman of The Sun Publishing Limited, Pastor Dimgba Igwe.
30 Apr 2024
The Council Chairman of Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ), Olusegun Osoba, has said that efforts are on to convert the Institute into a degree-awarding institution like its counterparts in Ghana and Kenya.
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