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Fire Destroys INEC Office in Delta State, Key Election Materials Lost

A fire incident at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office in Ika North East Local Government Area, Delta State, has destroyed critical election materials. The fire, which broke out on Monday afternoon, December 2, 2024, was caused by...

Japa Season or Staying Home: Nigerians’ Holiday Travel Decisions

As the festive season approaches, the airwaves and social media timelines buzz with Nigerians’ favorite December dilemma: should one "japa" to foreign lands, visit the village, or enjoy the holiday right where they are in the city? While the...

From Covering Celebrity Scandals to Political Intrigue: A Day in the Life of a Journalist

The life of a journalist is often seen as glamorous, filled with thrilling scoops and breaking news. But behind the headlines lies a world of grit, curiosity, and sheer determination. Every day is different, unpredictable, and often chaotic. Here's...

Reporting on Disasters: Balancing Empathy with Objectivity

Disasters strike when least expected, leaving behind devastation and heartbreak. As journalists, our role is crucial: we bear witness, tell the stories, and ensure accountability. But covering disasters like floods, building collapses, or road accidents comes with a delicate...

When Editors Say ‘No’: The Frustration of Killed Stories

Every journalist has been there: you pitch a story idea you’re excited about, or you’ve spent days (sometimes weeks) chasing down interviews, verifying facts, and crafting a compelling narrative. Then, just when you think it’s ready for publication, the...

Chasing Stories at Midnight: The Adventures and Risks of Late-Night Reporting

The world sleeps, but the news doesn’t. While most people are tucked under their blankets, savoring the stillness of the night, journalists are out chasing stories that demand to be told. Late-night reporting is one of the most thrilling...

Detty December Chronicles: How Nigerians Celebrate the Year-End in Style

As the calendar inches toward its final days, a palpable energy fills the air in Nigeria. December is not just a month; it’s an entire season of jubilant celebration, fondly dubbed "Detty December." From vibrant street parties and spectacular...

Beans, Garri, Cocoyam: The Vanishing Staples of Nigerian Kitchens

Whenever you walk around neighborhoods in Nigeria, you can hardly miss the sight of someone buying a plate of beans or a bowl of garri, staple foods that have been deeply ingrained in the nation's food culture for generations....

IIJ Clears Candidates of Certificate Forgery Allegations, Confirms Authenticity of Documents

The International Institute of Journalism (IIJ) in Abuja has dismissed allegations of certificate forgery made against candidates running in the upcoming Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council elections. This came after an inquiry by the Federal Capital Territory...

Tackle Fake Journalism, NNPP Leader Urges New NUJ President

A South West chieftain of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has called on Alhassan Yahaya, the newly elected President of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), to take bold steps in addressing unprofessional practices...

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Diary of a Journalist: Piecing Together the Puzzle of 2024

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