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WABMA set to hold the Political Reporting Project Awards Ceremony in Lagos
The implementing partners of the US Consulate General Lagos Political Reporting Project (PRP), the West Africa Broadcast & Media Academy [WABMA], Enugu Literary Society (ELS), and WABMA Media Development Foundation have announced the 2023 Political Reporting
Awards Ceremony, dedicated to celebrating excellence in political journalism.
The prestigious event which comes up on Friday 22nd Sep. 2022 by 10am to 2pm at the American Corner, Local Airport Rd., Ikeja, will bring together prominent political reporters, journalists, and key figures in the media industry for a day of recognition, networking, and reflection on the vital role of journalism in the society.
About PRP:
The Political Reporting Project is a non-governmental intervention programme that helped to
build the capacity of 150 reporters, political editors, photojournalists and video journalists,
covering the 2023 election cycle in Nigeria.
The yearlong project began in September 2022, involved a series of Political Journalism Workshops and Photojournalism and Videography Workshops held in Nov. and Dec. 2022 for participants selected from radio, TV, newspapers, and digital media (online) from 17 Nigerian states. Additionally, the project created an online community of trained political reporters, editors, photojournalists and videographers who are also certified fact checkers; as well as supported and curated content produced by participants pre-during-and-post election culminating in the upcoming closing ceremony and Awards to outstanding participating journalists.
Award Ceremony:
The 2023 Political Reporting Awards ceremony will honor outstanding participating reporters,
editors, photojournalists and videographers. The awards will recognize excellence in various
categories, including:
- Print (online print media included)
- Broadcast (online broadcast media included)
- Photo & Video Journalism
There will also be Honorable Mention for some PRP participating media firms.
All recognized PRP participating journalists are outstanding participating reporters, editors,
photojournalists, and cameramen who produce exceptional content that embodies journalistic
ethics of objectivity, balance, fairness and presentation of facts and data.
“We believe that political journalism plays a critical role in upholding the principles of
democracy by informing the public and holding those in power accountable,” said Ken Ike
Okere, Team Lead of the Political Reporting Project (PRP), and former Director of FRCN’s
National Broadcast Academy.
“This event is an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the hard work and unwavering
commitment of political reporters, editors, photo and video journalists who strive to provide
the public with accurate, insightful, and impartial reporting.”
The ceremony will feature distinguished guest speakers from the US Consulate General Lagos,
participating member media; captivating Spoken Word & Literary presentations from the EKO
Literary Society (EKLS), and Enugu Literary Society (ELS); and, an awards presentation segment
where the winners will be announced.
Media representatives are invited to attend the 2023 Political Reporting Awards ceremony to
cover the event and interview award recipients, speakers, and event organizers.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain insights into the state of political journalism and hear
from the individuals shaping the narrative in our ever-evolving political landscape.
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NNPCL Faults NISO’s Claim of No Gas To Power Generating Plants
It, however, maintained that gas production had increased by about 10 per cent in 2026 so far, as the company pursued the Federal Government’s gas development and monetisation agenda.
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has dismissed claims by the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) blaming the nationwide power supply outages on partly to limited gas availability and reduced water inflows to hydroelectric power stations.
In a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja by its Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Andy Odeh, NNPC said that its pipelines remain available to deliver gas to power plants across the country.
The national oil company said its operational records did not indicate any transportation-related constraints within the network operated by its subsidiary, NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company Limited, that could explain the current drop in power generation.
It, however, maintained that gas production had increased by about 10 per cent in 2026 so far, as the company pursued the Federal Government’s gas development and monetisation agenda.
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday stormed an illegal Chinese-operated refinery in Ogere-Remo, Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun State.
The joint operation followed intelligence reports that revealed a well-fenced but crude yet technically sophisticated facility occupying more than three hectares of land.
During the inspection, officials observed underground tanks believed to have been used for heating and processing sludge oil, refining waste products, and substances suspected to be Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), popularly known as diesel. NMDPRA officials immediately sealed the facility.
Ogun State Coordinator of NMDPRA, Dr. Atilola Akinyemi, described the plant as a complete illegality operating without any permit from regulatory authorities.
“The underground storage facility behind the site has an estimated capacity of more than 90,000 litres, complete with underground heating systems, water hydrants for cooling, locally fabricated tanks and silos for separation,” Akinyemi told journalists.
He warned that if such adulterated products entered the market, they would pose serious risks to vehicles and engines. All recovered products have been confiscated by the Federal Government.
Director of the Department of Proceeds of Crime Management at the EFCC, Gbolahan Latona, stressed the need for collective patriotism in tackling economic crimes.
“Upon conclusion of investigation, the suspects will have their day in court and the proceeds of crime will be put to meaningful use,” Latona said.
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Sanusi: Critics Are Not Enemies Of The Govt
” It’s not every time people talk about poverty or talk about difficulty that they’re just enemies of the government or making an attack on the president. That is not how to respond to economic distress,” he said.
The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, has advised the Federal Government against treating every comment about the administration as an attack on President Bola Tinubu.
The royal father gave the advise on the occasion of the Oxford Global Think Tank Leadership Conference, organised by the Oxford Global Think Tan.
Speaking virtually to the audience at the event, on Tuesday, Sanusi advised the government to tolerate constructive criticism.
“It’s not every time people talk about poverty or talk about difficulty that they’re just enemies of the government or making an attack on the president. That is not how to respond to economic distress,” he said.
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