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Aug

30

2026

Dotun Oladipo: Rasheed Bolarinwa Pays Tribute to Late Journalist, Media Entrepreneur

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Dotun Oladipo: Rasheed Bolarinwa Pays Tribute to Late Journalist, Media Entrepreneur TRIBUTE ————— The Dotun Oladipo I Knew By Rasheed Bolarinwa The news of the passing of Dotun Oladipo hit me this morning with a profound sense of loss. Nigeria has lost a distinguished journalist, media entrepreneur, and advocate of ethical journalism. But beyond the public tributes and professional accolades, I have lost a friend, ally, confidant, and brother. My relationship with Dotun dates back to the late 1990s when we were colleagues at The Punch newspapers. Even then, he stood out as a journalist of uncommon conviction - calm,…

Aug

19

2026

By Famous Reporters

Otiti Urges Political Aides, Journalists to Respect WhatsApp Media Pioneers in Delta

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Otiti Urges Political Aides, Journalists to Respect WhatsApp Media Pioneers in Delta The rapid rise of WhatsApp journalism in Delta State is generating fresh calls for professionalism, recognition and responsible information sharing. Media practitioner Otiti has urged young journalists and political aides to respect the pioneers who helped establish WhatsApp as a tool for news distribution in the state. WhatsApp journalism in Delta State refers to the use of WhatsApp media platforms to distribute news and public information. Otiti has urged journalists and political media aides to respect practitioners who pioneered the use of WhatsApp for journalism in the state…

Aug

18

2026

By Famous Reporters

GOMEP-NG Congratulates Barr. Rabi Abubakar on Appointment as Legal Adviser

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GOMEP-NG Congratulates Barr. Rabi Abubakar on Appointment as Legal Adviser Google Discover Emotional Hook:A new chapter of legal leadership has opened for the Guild of Online Media Editors and Publishers of Nigeria (GOMEP-NG) following the appointment of Barr. Rabi Abubakar as the Guild’s Legal Adviser. The congratulatory message was contained in a press statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary, Tochukwu Eluwa, and made available to the media. According to the Guild, the appointment reflects its confidence in Abubakar’s wealth of legal knowledge, professional experience and commitment to excellence. Barr. Rabi Abubakar GOMEP-NG said her expertise would be particularly important…

Aug

06

2026

By Famous Reporters

GOMEP-NG President Raises Alarm Over Declining Standards in Nigeria’s Online Media

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GOMEP-NG President Raises Alarm Over Declining Standards in Nigeria's Online Media By our Correspondent As online journalism continues to reshape the way Nigerians consume news, concerns are growing over the declining professional standards within the digital media industry. The President of the Guild of Online Media Editors and Publishers of Nigeria (GOMEP-NG), Comrade Akpovoke Otiti, has issued a passionate call for ethical journalism, warning that the profession risks losing its credibility and value if practitioners continue to undermine their own work. Nigeria's online media industry is facing a credibility challenge. GOMEP-NG President Akpovoke Otiti has delivered a strong warning to…

Jul

20

2026

By Famous Reporters

Online Media Deserves Equal Recognition, GOMEP-NG Tells Government, Corporate Bodies

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Online Media Deserves Equal Recognition, GOMEP-NG Tells Government, Corporate Bodies By our Correspondent Nigeria's digital news industry is growing faster than ever, yet many online media practitioners say they are still denied the recognition given to traditional media. GOMEP-NG is now demanding a change, arguing that online journalism has become the nation's fastest and most effective source of verified information. As Nigeria's media landscape rapidly shifts toward digital platforms, the Guild of Online Media Editors and Publishers of Nigeria (GOMEP-NG) has called on government institutions and corporate organisations to recognise the growing influence of online media practitioners. The association says…