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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 Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) recently arrested prominent businesswoman and socialite, Aisha Achimugu, following allegations of fraudulent activities related to a multi-million-naira contract awarded to her company by a South-West state.
Achimugu, who serves as the Chairman of Bluewave Exploration and Production Limited, was detained last weekend after a civil society group filed a petition accusing her of involvement in dubious dealings concerning the contract. She was granted bail the following day but has been instructed to return for further questioning in the coming week.
Beyond her corporate endeavors, Achimugu is well-known in elite circles across Lagos and Abuja. Her social media presence showcases a lavish lifestyle, featuring exotic vacations, exclusive yacht parties, and private jet travels.
This arrest marks a significant challenge for Achimugu, whose business empire and social standing are now under intense public scrutiny. The EFCC’s investigation is ongoing, and the outcome may have far-reaching implications for her career and reputation.
A source hinted that Achimugu was asked by the commission to report back on the 30th of March,2025 for further questioning.
Not really bothered by the investigation, the billionaire days after her arrest launched a 30-day feeding Ramadan programme where she targets the less-privileged.
Additional Information- Streetjournal Magazine
The Lagos State House of Assembly convened for a crucial legislative session yesterday, but an unexpected absence stole the spotlight, the ousted Speaker Mudashiru Obasa was nowhere to be seen. The sitting, which focused on key legislative matters and a commendation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership, went on without Obasa, raising eyebrows among lawmakers and political observers alike.
New Speaker Mojisola Meranda presided over the proceedings, ensuring the session ran smoothly. During deliberations, the lawmakers took turns applauding President Tinubu for his strides in governance, particularly his economic and infrastructural policies aimed at revitalizing Lagos and Nigeria as a whole. However, whispers about Obasa’s absence could not be ignored.
Sources within the Assembly remained tight-lipped on the reason for his nonappearance, fueling speculation.
As lawmakers dispersed after the session, the big question lingered where was Obasa? For now, the mystery remains, but all eyes will be on the next sitting to see if the seasoned politician resurfaces.
Prince Akeem Owoade is a Nigerian and Canadian entrepreneur, philanthropist, and president of 100279 Manitoba Limited, a real estate investment and financial services business in Manitoba, Canada.
Born 47 years ago to a prominent and royal family of Owoade-Agunloye in Oyo town, Prince Akeem Owoade is one of the surviving children of Pa Rasaki Ibiyosi Owoade, the descendant of Aremo Aderounmu Iyanda Owoade, Agure Compound, Oyo town in Oyo State, Nigeria.
aking an early interest in engineering, Prince AkeemOwoade began his engineering studies by completing his National Diploma and Higher National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from ‘The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun State (1994 to 1997) and The Polytechnic, Ibadan (1999 to 2001), Oyo State. Nigeria respectively. He did his NYSC with Nigeria Gas Company as Mechanical Intern/Planner in 2002.After the completion of his NYSC, he worked with Oceanic Bank International Plc. in Warri as a teller. (2003 to 2004).
Prince Akeem Owoade decided to further his education in the United Kingdom where he attended University of Sunderland (2008) and Northumbria University (2012)
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