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Dayo Emmanuel Christian media professionals have called for stronger commitment to women empowerment, mentorship and value-driven leadership in the media, stressing that giving selflessly remains a pathway to lasting impact in society. This formed the thrust of discussions at the March fellowship of Journalists For Christ (JFC), held in Lagos at the weekend, with the theme, “Give to Gain,” in …

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Journalists For Christ (JFC) fellowship has convened its October meeting, focusing on the Book of Esther. The session highlighted leadership lessons, God’s providence, and the role of individuals in advancing His kingdom. In his opening remarks, Dayo Emmanuel, Admin Secretary of JFC, provided a background on Esther’s story, noting her humble beginnings as a Jewish slave girl during the exile …

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Journalists have been enjoined not to be complacent in their pursuit of excellence. Chief Executive Officer of Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism, Motunrayo Alaka gave the admonition at the January fellowship of Journalists For Christ (JFC) in Lagos at the weekend. Alaka who spoke at the fellowship with the theme, ‘Pursuit of Excellence in Media Practice’, relayed how her …

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Christian media group, Journalists For Christ (JFC), International Outreach, has joined other media organisations around the world to mark the World Press Freedom Day 2021,  calling Nigerian journalists to beware of fake news.   In a release signed by the President of the association, Mr. Lekan Otufodunrin, he said the theme of the celebration, ”Information as a Public Good” is …

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The first edition of the Nigeria Media Capacity Development Report, a compendium of trainings and programmes of media support organisations in 2020 and outlook for the new year will be launched on Friday, February 5, 2021. The virtual launch on Zoom will hold from 10am -12 noon at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9263329080?pwd=VEE1czg3ZERYTlN3aFNuYWcrdTUwUT09 The Report, published by Media Career Development Network (MCDN), also contains …

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Executive Director of Media Career Development Network (MCDN), Mr. Lekan Otufodunrin has appealed to Nigerians to exercise caution and beware of fake news currently flying around the country in the midst of nationwide crisis. Otufodunrin who was Nneota Egbe’s guest on Channels television Saturday morning program, Sunrise, said there are ethics guiding the media profession. According to him, these ethics …

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…as Ghanaian journalist unveils Press Club for students A media consultant and trainer at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) in Nigeria, Mr. Lekan Otufodunrin has called on senior high school students in Ghana to embrace learning and focus on their career paths. Otufodunrin gave the advice at the Community Baptist School, Accra during the launch of the …

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CEE-HOPE Celebrates Environmentalist Nnimmo Bassey at 60   Commissions Makoko office Offers scholarship to Makoko children  Dayo Emmanuel A Lagos-based Non-Governmental Organisation, Centre for Children’s Health Education, Orientation and Protection (CEE-HOPE), has honoured a foremost environmentalist, Rev. Nnimmo Bassey as part of celebration of  his 60th birthday in Lagos. The event which held at the International Press Centre (IPC), Ogba, …

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Dayo Emmanuel The media has been urged to play active role in combating gender related hate speech though objective and conflict sensitive reporting. The call was made at a media roundtable organised by the International Press Centre (IPC), Lagos recently. Themed ‘The role of the media in combating gender related hate speech online through objective and conflict sensitive reporting,’ the …

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Networking for media career was the theme of the July fellowship of the Journalists For Christ (JFC) held in Lagos. President of the organization, Mr. Lekan Otufodunrin enjoined journalists to maximize networking opportunities available in the media industry. Participants at the event took turn to share their networking experience as they were opened to learn from each other. For Seye …

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