Tag: Ejiro Umukoro Lady E

Beyond the Headlines: Folarin, Umukoro Urge Nigerian Journalists to Reclaim Their Role as Guardians of Truth

Media experts Lady Ejiro Umukoro and Dr. Jamiu Folarin advocate for a paradigm shift in Nigerian journalism, emphasizing the need for community-driven narratives, rigorous ethics, and transparent accountability. By harnessing the power of technology and solution-focused reporting, they argue that journalists can catalyze informed public discourse, restore trust, and uphold the highest standards of media literacy, fact-checking, and professionalism.

By Oluwaseyi Elizabeth Jimoh

By admin , in Ignite Inside stories , at September 2, 2025

Focus on Stories That Matter: Umukoro Calls for Shift Toward Community Journalism

By reclaiming their role as truth-tellers and prioritizing community-centered reporting, media practitioners can rebuild trust and foster meaningful public discourse, rather than merely serving political or commercial interests.

By Oluwaseyi Elizabeth Jimoh

By admin , in Ignite Inside stories , at September 2, 2025

Japan’s Special Visa Handouts to Africa, Should Africans Tread with Caution?

The Creation of “Segregated Provinces for Africans in Japan” – Is Africa Using Its Hands to Inadvertently Go Back in Time to Another Form of “Apartheid or Colonial Chokehold”?

By admin , in Inside stories iThink! , at August 23, 2025

Building a Sustainable Media Ecosystem in Africa: Daily Trust, MDIF, Media Leaders Highlight Opportunities

The Media Sustainability Conference in Abuja brought together media professionals to discuss innovation, revenue diversification, and resilience. Experts emphasized the need for adaptive leadership, future-proofing skills, and strategic collaboration to promote media sustainability and equity in African journalism, highlighting the importance of local context and audience understanding.

Tosin Toluwaloju and ERU reports for LightRay! Media.

By admin , in Ignite iThink! , at August 1, 2025

Nigeria’s Primary Health Care Crisis: How Poverty, Poor Medication, Distance Fuels Incomplete Treatment

As Nigeria’s rural communities cry out for healthcare, one question remains: Can the government and stakeholders bridge the gap and ensure quality medical care reaches those who need it most? The fate of countless lives hangs in the balance, and the time for action is now.

Precious Nwonu provides more insight into the state of Primary Health Centres in rural Enugu.

By admin , in Ignite Inside stories , at July 20, 2025

UNICAL Dentistry Students’ Protest Exposes Systemic Failures, Holds University, State Govt Accountable

As the UNICAL dentistry students’ protest makes waves, one thing is clear: the pursuit of quality education and accountability will no longer be silenced, and the fate of these students hangs precariously in the balance, demanding urgent attention from university and government authorities.

Precious Nwonu sheds more insights in this report.

By admin , in Ignite Inside stories , at July 16, 2025

Hundreds of Thousands Paid, No Degree in Sight: UNICAL Dental Students Demand Justice

UNICAL’s broken promises leave dental students shattered, their dreams of becoming dentists crushed by institutional greed and negligence, feeling scammed by the very institution meant to nurture their future, they cry out for justice and answers, their pleas echoing through the hallowed halls of academia.

By admin , in Ignite Inside stories , at July 14, 2025

26 Years of Democracy: Has Nigeria Fulfilled Its Social Contract?

Oluwaseyi Elizabeth Jimoh reports on an NTA Network interview with Lady E Ejiro Umukoro, discussing Nigeria’s 26 years of democracy. Lady E critiques the country’s economic stagnation, lack of inclusivity, and poor governance, highlighting the need for citizens’ engagement and good governance to redefine Nigeria’s future prospects.

By admin , in Ignite , at June 20, 2025

ECOWAS Court Strikes Down Nigerian Blasphemy Laws as Incompatible with Human Rights Standards

The ECOWAS Court ruled that Nigeria’s blasphemy laws, specifically Section 210 of the Kano State Penal Code and Section 382(b) of the Kano State Sharia Penal Code Law, violate human rights by being vague and imposing excessive penalties, including death, thereby infringing on freedom of expression.

By Ejiro Umukoro

By admin , in Ignite Inside stories , at May 1, 2025

“A Lesson in Grit and Innovation: My Unforgettable Encounter with Branson” by Hanu Fejiro Agbodje

“With Sir Richard Branson’s challenge ringing in my ears, I’m poised to share my entrepreneurial journey, inspiring others to harness innovation and grit in overcoming Africa’s unique challenges and unlocking its vast potential.”

By admin , in Ignite iThink! , at April 14, 2025