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Arisekola Tasks Journalists On Accurate Election Coverage
The Chairman of the Association of Online and Social Media Practitioners of Nigeria, (AMPON), Mr. Wole Arisekola on Saturday advised journalists to be sure of the final election result by INEC before reporting news on the forthcoming elections.
Arisekola, who gave the advice in Lagos while speaking with international reporters who are in Nigeria to monitor the presidential election said “events around the 2015 election are probably some of the most interesting, heated and pulse-raising in the history of Nigeria. There have been plenty of issues to argue about and anxiety everywhere. The elections will come and go but what should be the roles of the media in all of these? Our role should be how best to announce genuine results in a balanced and fair way in order to allow for peace to reign after it all. Let us the mindful of the important tasks before us”.
Arisekola, who is also the Publisher of The Street Journal Magazine, said “we are the windows to the world and whatever we say will have a lasting effect. There will always be issues, but how we report those issues will go a long way in giving us the Nigeria of our dreams. Let us be unbiased in our views and how we put those news items out to the world. The most important part is that conclusions on news reportage should be based on facts, not the outlook of the reporter. Journalism is about giving citizens information about public affairs that is as accurate as possible.”
Wole Arisekola reminded journalists of the trust people have in them and how unconfirmed reports could further heat up the polity, we are the overseers of Nigeria’s public broadcasting operations, we should therefore devote more time and attention to complete news and results during and after the election. People trust us with what they hear, we should not betray that trust by setting people against themselves with what we put out to the public”, he said.
While thanking Google Nigeria’s efforts at sensitizing journalists on the best way to go about reporting the forthcoming elections, he reiterated some of their appeals at a workshop they had recently.
“Google Nigeria tasked the media on the use of modern data tools for effective reportage, especially of the forthcoming general elections in the country. Mr. Taiwo Kola-Ogunlade, Google’s Communications and Public Affairs Manager, had made an appeal at the Google Data Tools for Elections Reporting Workshop held in Lagos that there are various useful tools such as Google Advance Search, Google Trends, social media streams etc. could be used in sourcing data. He reminded us about the tools which would help the media to get the picture of what was happening at a particular time at different places and getting it to the public.”
The social scene is already heating up as insiders reveal that popular lifestyle personality,Saidat Aralamo Asabi Balogun popularly known as Omoge Saida, is set to marry her billionaire lover in December — a development that has sent whispers of excitement across London, Lagos and Abuja high society.
According to those close to the stylish socialite, preparations for the much-anticipated ceremony are already underway, with talks suggesting it will be an exclusive, invitation-only affair.
Sources hint that the billionaire, a discreet yet powerful business magnate, has decided to make their relationship formal, in what many tagged a face saving situation from the nude video scandal.
Friends of Saida describe her as glowing, excited as she prepares for what many say is the beginning of a new, lavish chapter in her life.
Details remain tightly guarded, but insiders insist December is locked in — and if the early buzz is anything to go by, Omoge Saida’s wedding may well be one of the biggest society moments of the festive season.
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All The Shocking Details As PDP Declares Adedamola Osun Flagbearer, Beats Gov Adeleke in Tense Primary
In a dramatic twist that has sent shockwaves through Osun’s political landscape, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declared Hon. Adebayo Adedamola as its governorship flagbearer after a fiercely contested primary that saw him defeat incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke.
The keenly watched primary, held amid heavy security and intense party interest, drew party delegates from across the state. What many expected to be a smooth victory for the governor turned into a tightly fought race, with Fryo gaining momentum during delegate consultations and strategic bloc alignments.
According to party officials, Fryo clinched the majority of valid votes after what they described as a transparent, credible, and highly competitive exercise. His supporters erupted in celebration as the final tally was announced, chanting solidarity songs and hailing what they called “a new direction for Osun PDP.”
Adedamola, popularlcy called Fryo is said to be a close ally of APC stalwart, Iyiola Omisore. Fryo was among the people arrested over the killing of late Attorney General, Chief Bola Ige.
Political analysts say the upset signals a significant shift within the party’s power structure, as the result reflects growing agitation for fresh leadership and a repositioning of the party’s influence across local government blocs.
Governor Adeleke, who had sought the party’s ticket to secure a second term, was said to have congratulated Fryo in a closed-door exchange, though members of his camp are still digesting the unexpected outcome.
Fryo, in his acceptance speech, promised to unify the party, consolidate on its achievements, and present a formidable front ahead of the general elections. He described his victory as “a mandate for renewal” and urged party faithful to rally behind him for what he termed the decisive battle ahead.
With this development, all eyes are now on how the PDP navigates the post-primary atmosphere and prepares for a heated governorship election season in Osun State.
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