The award is in recognition of the organisation’s contributions to social development and advocacy through its media platform.

According to a statement signed by Mrs. Lillian Anyebe, Secretary of NASoW Lagos Chapter, the award acknowledges Gavel International’s outstanding support and partnership in advancing social work values and promoting initiatives that foster positive change within society.

The awards is part of the association’s 2026 International Social Work Day.

It is the first of its kind in Nigeria.

NASoW commended the Gavel International for its commitment to social impact and its continued collaboration in amplifying programmes and activities aimed at building a more caring, inclusive, and supportive society.

The association noted that the award reflected the importance of strategic media partnerships in driving awareness, advocacy, and community development, while also expressing its desire to strengthen future collaboration with the organisation.

The association extended its warm congratulations and highest regards to the management of Gavel International for the recognition.

Those who bagged awards include Lagos State Head of Service, Mr Bode Agoro; Lagos State Commissioner for Youths and Social Development, Mr Mobolaji Ogunlende,  and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth and Social Development, Mrs Toyin Oke- Osanyintolu.

In the media category, Punch Newspapers, Arise Television, Lagos Television, and Traffic Radio also won awards.

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The event is scheduled for Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Rockview Hotels, Apapa, Lagos by 10:00am.

Speaking ahead of the anniversary celebration, Ebosele said the milestone reflected a decade of impactful Business News reporting, commitment to credible business Journalism, industry-focused reporting, and support for economic development in Nigeria.

He disclosed that the highlight of the event would be a keynote lecture titled: “Logistics As The Engine Room Of Nigeria’s Economy,” to be delivered by Dr Boboye Oyeyemi.

Dr. Oyeyemi, a respected authority in transportation and logistics management, is the immediate past Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, and the current President of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, CILT.

According to Ebosele, the anniversary event is expected to attract key stakeholders from government, the private sector, industry regulatory agencies, and the media.

Among dignitaries and organisations expected at the event are the founder of ABC Transport PLC, Mr Frank Nneji, the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS; Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA; the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA; Nigerian Shippers’ Council, NCS; representative of banks and foremost auto firms, among others.

Ebosele noted that the event would also provide a platform for meaningful discussions on the role of logistics, transportation, and supply chain systems in driving Nigeria’s economic growth and competitiveness.

He expressed appreciation to staff, readers, partners, stakeholders, and advertisers for their support over the past decade, reaffirming City Business News’ commitment to excellence, professionalism, and impactful journalism.

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Mojeed spoke in an interview on the sidelines of the opening of the IPI Nigeria Press Freedom Hub in Abuja.

He noted that in its 70 years of existence, IPI had been non-partisan and had continued to speak for independent journalism and the safety of journalists.

He said IPI’s commitment to training dated back to 1972 when it founded the Nigeria Institute of Journalism, NIJ.

“The core mandate of IPI every single day is to protect journalists, protect free speech, protect press freedom, and ensure that journalists all over the world are safe,” he said.

“Journalists in this country should be confident that this is a safe place for them.

“If every other thing fails, this institute will not fail here,” he said.

He noted that with support from partners like the MacArthur Foundation, the institute had consistently trained journalists on their rights, safety and ethical journalism.

He explained that the new hub would create a safe space for journalists to document complaints and seek help for psychological issues.

“Once you operate by those codes, if there is a problem, we will come to your aid.

“We want to be sure that you are just operating in line with global best practices and in line with the code of our practice of journalism,” he said.

He clarified that IPI’s defence had always been based on moral strength and professional conduct rather than mere certification, warning against acts like blackmail.

“As long as you are ethical, whether you are a blogger or you are a journalist or you are an ordinary Nigerian, we will try our best for you,” he said.

Source: NAN

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Guterres stated this in his message to mark World Press Freedom Day, observed annually on May 3 to highlight the importance of press freedom and the safety of journalists globally.

He said press freedom remained a key pillar of democracy, noting that the media served as a public watchdog in society.

Guterres recalled that the 1991 Windhoek Declaration strongly emphasised media freedom, which led the United Nations to dedicate the day to defending and strengthening press freedom worldwide.

The UN chief warned that economic pressures, emerging technologies and deliberate information manipulation were placing press freedom under unprecedented strain.

“When access to reliable information erodes, mistrust takes root.

“When public debate is distorted, social cohesion weakens.

“And when journalism is undermined, crises become far more difficult to prevent and resolve.

“All freedom depends on press freedom. Without it, there can be no human rights, no sustainable development, and no peace,” he said.

Guterres also called for stronger protection of journalists and efforts to ensure a world where truth and those who reported it were safe.

He said journalists often became the first casualties in conflict, as they risked their lives to report events.

“People often say that in war, truth is the first casualty.

“But far too frequently, the first casualties are the journalists who risk everything to report that truth, not only in war, but wherever those in power fear scrutiny.

“Across the globe, media workers risk censorship, surveillance, legal harassment, and even death,” he said.

Guterres further noted a sharp rise in the number of journalists killed in recent years, often deliberately targeted in conflict zones.

Source: NAN

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The founder of the foundation, Richard Akinnola, gave out the empowerment fund in Ikeja, as part of the activities to commemorate its 16th anniversary.

The event, which took place at the Airport Hotel, Ikeja, also witnessed the renewal of the annual health insurance for the widows.

Akinnola said that some of the widows under the foundation were not in Lagos and bank transfers were being effected for their financial support.

He said the anniversary event was one of the two signature events of the foundation.

The founder said that other efforts of the foundation, which were not usually made public, included assisting the widows in meeting some challenges like rent, school fees and feeding.

According to him, in 2025, the foundation also gave out BP monitor machines to all the widows, toward ensuring healthy life.

He thanked his friends who had supported the foundation through its journey in the past 16 years.

Akinnola, however, said that the foundation needed lots of financial support both from individuals and corporate bodies, as the financial burden of the past 16 years was getting too heavy.

“Giving does not depend on how deep a person’s pocket is, but how deep is the person’s compassion. Rich people don’t give, only caring people do,” he said.

The foundation established on April 10, 2010, aims to bring succour to widows and children of journalists and activists due to the precarious nature of the jobs and vocations of journalists and activists respectively.

Source: NAN

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UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, stated this in a message ahead of World Press Freedom Day, observed annually on May 3.

Worldwide, roughly 330 media workers are currently detained along with some 500 citizen journalists and human rights bloggers, according to UN reports.

Similarly, laws on defamation, disinformation, cybercrime, and terrorism are increasingly being used to protect the powerful, while costly legal cases are being used to intimidate and silence journalists.

Türk said practically, no country offered a safe environment in which to be a journalist.

“When attacks on the media are normalised, freedom itself begins to decay, and with it, the foundations of peace, security, and sustainable development,” he warned.

The High Commissioner paid tribute to the courageous reporters and photographers across the world “who document horrific atrocities, expose corruption, and scrutinize business operations.”

He noted, however, that “journalism today has become an insecure and, at times, dangerous profession”.

He regretted that media workers had been “bombed in their cars, abducted from their offices, silenced behind bars, and dismissed from their jobs.”

No fewer than 14 journalists have been killed since January and only around a tenth of killings in the past two decades has led to full accountability.

According to him, covering armed conflict poses the highest risk adding, Israel’s war in Gaza has become a death trap for the media.

“My Office has verified the killing of nearly 300 journalists since October 2023, with many more injured,” he said.

Türk said that local reporters who were covering wars, such as the journalists he met in Sudan “had faced extreme violence, brutality, and even famine”.

According to him, journalists face hostile environments while trying to continue their essential work.

Türk warned that “virtually no country is truly safe for those who speak truth to power.”

The High Commissioner pointed to his recent visit to Mexico, where reporting on corruption, environmental harm or organized crime has exposed journalists, their sources and even their families to grave risks.

“I am deeply concerned that media workers are the primary targets of growing transnational repression and surveillance – most recently seen in attacks against Iranian journalists abroad,” he said.

The UN rights chief voiced concern over online harassment and bullying, which disproportionately affects women journalists, three-quarters of whom have suffered abuse such as smear campaigns and threats of sexual violence.

Such attacks “risk creating a disinformation society, in which the media is forced to obscure facts and deny science to operate in safety.”

He also appealed for tech companies to take meaningful action against online abuse and disinformation, and underlined the importance of maintaining independence, transparency, and integrity within media institutions.

In his message for the day, UN Secretary-General António Guterres affirmed that “recent years have seen a sharp rise in the number of journalists killed, often deliberately targeted, in war zones.”

The UN chief noted a popular saying that truth is the first casualty in war.

“Far too frequently, the first casualties are the journalists who risk everything to report that truth – not only in war, but wherever those in power fear scrutiny.”

Guterres regretted that press freedom is also under “unprecedented strain” due to “economic pressures, new technologies, and active manipulation”.

The UN scribe urged governments to prevent attacks against media workers, protect them from surveillance, including when working abroad, investigate violations and ensure accountability.

Source: NAN

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In a statement jointly signed by its president, Danlami Nmodu, and general secretary, Sufuyan Ojeifo, the guild acknowledged Idris’ career as a journalist, publisher and public official, noting his approach to public communication and emphasis on clarity.

GOCOP said his work in government had reflected a commitment to direct engagement on public issues, particularly in periods of heightened scrutiny.

The guild added that his experience across the media and public sectors had shaped his approach to information management and public messaging.

GOCOP wished the minister good health and continued service to the country.

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He made the call in Lagos at the unveiling of the Newswatch 5 Lecture Series/ Tribute Session for late veteran journalist, Yakubu Mohammed.

The event held on Thursday in Lagos.

Mohammed, one of the founders of Newswatch magazine, died on January 13.

The Newswatch men were late Dele Giwa, late Dan Agbese, late Yakubu Mohammed, Mr Ray Ekpu and Mr Soji Akinrinade.

The event was organised by  the Olori Janet Afolabi Foundation.

Janet Afolabi, wife of the traditional ruler of Apomu in Osun State, Oba Kayode Afolabi, was a staff of Newswatch.

Ekpu highlighted challenges posed by the evolving communication ecosystem.

He said the rise of citizen journalism which was  driven by widespread access to digital tools, had transformed ordinary individuals into active participants in news gathering and dissemination.

According to him, while this development has amplified voices and expanded access to information, it has also introduced concerns about accuracy, professionalism and ethical standards.

Ekpu noted that untrained individuals often disseminated unverified information, sometimes mixing facts with falsehoods, thereby undermining public trust in news content.

“Some circulate unverified reports tagged ‘breaking news’ or ‘forwarded as received’, even when such information is misleading or completely false,” he said.

He, however, acknowledged that citizen journalism had come to stay and played a significant role in shaping modern communication and public discourse.

Ekpu proposed a “marriage of convenience” between citizen journalism and traditional journalism to harness the strengths of both systems.

He said that such ‘marriage’ would combine the speed of citizen reporting with the credibility, verification processes and ethical standards of professional journalism.

“The union should produce two outcomes –  credibility and speed  – ensuring that society benefits from timely and accurate information,” he said.

Ekpu emphasised that professional journalism remained a structured practice guided by ethical codes, editorial processes and collaborative workflows, unlike individual-driven citizen reporting.

He urged media professionals to adapt to the changing landscape by engaging citizen contributors while maintaining rigorous standards of verification and accountability.

Ekpu said that the legacy of Mohammed, known for accuracy and clarity, would offer a model for integrating innovation with professionalism in journalism practice.

He said that Mohammed’s commitment to truth and ethical reporting underscored the need to preserve credibility amid rapid technological and societal changes.

Ekpu stressed that collaboration, rather than competition, between both forms of journalism would be essential for strengthening democracy and informed public engagement.

A former Vice-Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University, ABU, Prof. Shehu Abdullahi, described Mohammed as a principled administrator and an accomplished journalist.

Abdullahi said that Mohammed lived a fulfilled life and left behind a strong family.

He recalled Mohammed’s tenure as Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council at ABU, where he introduced reforms, promoted transparency, and boosted staff morale.

“He upheld integrity and resisted selfish interests, ensuring the university’s progress,” he said.

Also, the Head of Mass Communication Department, University of Lagos, Prof. Ibitayo Popoola, described Mohammed as a key figure in journalism.

Popoola said that Mohammed’s contributions to the media industry and the academia would endure.

He prayed  for the repose of his soul, and urged journalists to uphold his legacy of excellence.

Source: NAN

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Two top media scholars have warned the Nigerian media against reliance on government for funding to enable them play their roles to the society well.

They declared that relying on government funding would compromise their objectivity and ability to make government accountable.

The two scholar are the Dean, Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, Lagos State University, Prof Jide Jimoh, and the National President, Association of Communications Scholars and Professionals of Nigeria, ACSPN, Prof. Rotimi Olatunji.

In their separate remarks on Wednesday at the maiden edition of the Communication and Media Studies Seminar Series, the professors suggested that the media should rather opt for alternative means of funding which would guarantee independence.

Jimoh said his position was premised on the role constitutionally assigned to the press to hold the government accountable.

“How would it be possible for the media to hold government accountable if it is the same organ or body funding it?” Jimoh asked.

He reasoned that the same problem of lack of independence would also arise if funding of the media was also left in the hands of individuals or some organisations with personal interests.

He therefore suggested that funding should be sourced from organisations or foundations with the genuine interest of the public in mind.

Speaking in the same vein, Prof. Olatunji emphasised the imperative of the need for the media to choose between protecting the interest of the larger society or personal interest.

Harping on the significance of “ethical altruism” which he said bordered on protecting the interest of the larger society, Olatunji concluded:

“If you want to change the society, you don’t have to depend on government funding.”

The event is the maiden edition of the Communication and Media Studies Seminar Series and organised by the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, FCMS.

The topic of the lecture is “How Media Narratives Shape Poverty and Policy in Nigeria.”

Held at the Ph.D. Class of the faculty, it was delivered by Dr. Olasunkanmi Arowolo of the Department of Journalism, FCMS, LASU.

While the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello was the Chief Host, Prof. Jide Jimoh, was the Host and Prof. Rotimi Olatunji, the Moderator.

The title of the seminar was hinged on the PhD thesis of Arowolo with the title: “Poverty, Politics and the Press: Media Framing, Policy Narrative and Democratic Accountability in Nigeria.”

The programme forms part of the faculty’s efforts to encourage discussion on communication and public policy and ultimately, add to knowledge.

Students, researchers and media professionals attended the event.

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Organised by the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, FCMS, the topic of the lecture is “How Media Narratives Shape Poverty and Policy in Nigeria.”

Scheduled for 2.00 p.m. at the Ph.D. Class of the faculty, the lecture will be delivered by Dr. Olasunkanmi Arowolo of the Department of Journalism, FCMS, LASU.

While the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello will be the Chief Host, the Dean of FCMS, Prof. Jide Jimoh, will be the Host and the National President, Association of Communications Scholars and Professionals of Nigeria, ACSPN, Prof. Rotimi Olatunji, the Moderator.

The lecture, it was added, would examine how media framing influences public understanding of poverty, shapes policy narratives and effects of democratic accountability in Nigeria.

The lecture will hold in a hybrid format, with physical attendance at the FCMS Ph.D Class, Ojo campus, and virtual participation through Microsoft Teams.

Students, researchers and media professionals are expected to participate.

The programme forms part of the faculty’s efforts to encourage discussion on communication and public policy and ultimately, add to knowledge.

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