Online Media, Future of Journalism In Nigeria – OMPAN Deputy President 



Michael-Azeez Ogunsiji 


 ABEOKUTA – The South-West Deputy National President, Online Media Practitioners Association of Nigeria (OMPAN), Comrade Peter Jones Ailuorio has submitted that, online media practice is the future of journalism in Nigeria. 

Comrade Peter admitted that with the global trend in digitalization, online media practice would soon outrightly overtake the conventional media practice in the country. 


The Deputy National President stated this in Abeokuta on Thursday during the official inauguration of Ogun State chapter of OMPAN held at NUJ Press Centre, Iwe-Iroyin house, Oke-Ilewo, Abeokuta. 


He pointed out that, Online Media has advantage over the conventional media, as a result of its ability to break news as it happens without any delay. 

He pointed out that,  the association should not be seen as union, but a group of professionals subjected to the parent body NUJ, particularly in the state and urged all members to remain strictly professional in their activities devoid of personal interests and other political undertones.


He therefore, charged members across the country to always be objective in their daily report and be more investigative than their usual report. 


“I want to congratulate the newly “elective-selected” executive members in Ogun State. This is a call for duty. Don’t politicise the association, but be objective in your reportage. 


“We have a comparative advantage over the conventional media in the country because we break news as it happens. And I must submit here that, online media is the future of journalism not only in Nigeria, but in the world”, he averred.


Also speaking, the Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists, Ogun State Council, Comrade Wole Shokunbi assured the new executives of the Union’s support, urging members to remain competent, united and transparent and professional in their activities in line with the goals of the professional body, especially in the state.


In his acceptance speech, the newly sworn-in Chairman, Comrade Kayode Akin – Samuel promised to be proactive and transparent in running the affairs of the association. 


He however, charged members to cooperate and work collectively as a team towards moving the association forward, especially in the state.


Other newly elected officers in the state are;  Kayode Akin-Samuel of Falcon Times as Chairman, Michael Adesanya of City Voice as Vice Chairman. 


Others are;  Michael-Azeez Ogunsiji of Saharaweekly as Secretary, John Izabi of Newsflakes as PRO, Shola Ajibike (Gateway mail) as Treasurer, Adejola Crown of Tropic Reporters as Welfare officer, while Sunkanmi Akinlotan of Platform Times as and Gbenga Oladipupo (Awikonko) were selected as Assistant Secretary and Financial Secretary respectively.

Over 30 APC Reps Members Defect To PDP

Over thirty (30) members of the House of Representatives under the platform of the All Progressives Congress, Nigeria’s ruling party have defected to the Peoples Democratic Party, Nigeria’s main opposition party.

The notice of defection was contained in a letter read by the speaker of the house, Yakubu Dogara on the floor of the lower legislative chamber on Tuesday, July 24.

The APC lawmakers cited “factionalisation and division” in the ruling party as their reason for leaving.

News Waka Now Blog reports that the development is coming few hours after fifteen (15) APC senators moved to PDP.

The notice of defection was contained in a letter read by Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki on the floor of the upper legislative chamber on Tuesday, July 24.

Senator Dino Melaye representing Kogi West and Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso representing Kano central at the Nigerian Senate were among the fifteen (15) senators that announced their defection on Tuesday.

Senate Adjourns Plenary For Two Months, To Resume September 25

Senate President, Bukola Saraki announced that the Senate has adjourned its Plenary for two months.

This was a prayer sought by other Senators who were infuriated by the invasion of the house of the Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu and Senate President, Bukola Saraki by various security operatives.

The Senate had a 30-minute break to fine-tune its plans to have plenary suspended till the 25th of September.

The Nigerian Police Force had laid siege on Saraki’s home earlier today, allegedly in a bid to prevent him from making his way to the floor of the Green chambers where he eventually presided over the defection of fifteen Senators away from the ruling party, APC.

Ekweremadu’s home was also mobbed by officers of the Department of State Services, DSS and Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

Recall that Saraki was asked to report to the Police Headquarters today for further clarification and questioning over his alleged involvement in the Offa banks robbery.

15 APC Senators defect to PDP

No fewer than fifteen (15) senators under the platform of the All Progressives Congress, Nigeria’s ruling party have defected to the Peoples Democratic Party, Nigeria’s main opposition party.

The notice of defection was contained in a letter read by Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki on the floor of the upper legislative chamber on Tuesday, July 24.

Senator Dino Melaye representing Kogi West and Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso representing Kano central at the Nigerian Senate were among the fifteen (15) senators that announced their defection on Tuesday.

Below are the names of the 15 senators that defected to PDP:

Sen. Lanre Tejuoso

Sen. Shaaba Lafiagi

Sen. Barnabas Gemade

Sen. Dino Melaye.

Sen. Shittu

Sen. Rafiu Ibrahim

Sen. Shitu Ubali

Sen. Isa Misau

Sen. Sulaimon Hunkuyi

Sen. Monsurat Sunmonu

Sen. Mohammed Danbaba

Sen. Bayern Nafada

Sen. Suleiman Nazif

Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso

Sen. Abdulazeez Murtala-Nyako.

The massive defection of the lawmakers means the ruling APC is now a minority party in the Nigerian Senate.

National Rescue Movement Launches #NotTooPoorToRun, Says No To Money Politics

The National Rescue Movement (NRM), has vowed to eliminate the money politics in the country by slashing the money that would be paid by its members for expression of interest and nomination forms for elective positions in the 2019 general elections.

Describing cost of party nomination forms as expensive.

National Chairman of the party, Senator Saidu Dansadau, who described as expensive, the money charged by political parties for nomination forms, stated this at the launching of #NotTooPoorToRun campaign in Abuja on Monday.

The National Chairman said that money should not be a factor in contesting elections in the country, adding that credibility, acceptability and fear of God should be paramount in the electioneering process.

“Why should each contestant pay N25m? That is incredible. Political party is not for sale, the business of parties is to serve people”

He noted that aspirants on the platform of the party will purchase forms at a very cheap rate to make it affordable.

According to him, Presidential, governorship, Senatorial, Houses of Representative and State Assembly aspirants will pay N250,000, N200,000, N150,000, N100,000 and N50,000 respectively.while speaking the presidential Aspirant under NRM Awwal Abdullahi Aliyu said if elected as president of Nigeria come 29 may 2019 he pursue people oriented policy, he promise,to Tackle, Security,  health, Education &Youth Empowerment  power ,Agricultural revolution and Economy & Digital Anti corruption.

Ogun 2019: Sir Tope Tokoya set to officially declare his gubernatorial ambition

Sir Tope Tokoya is set to officially declare his gubernatorial ambition on Wednesday July 25th, 2018 on the platform of ACCORD in Ogun state

Sir Tope Tokoya who just joined the Ogun State gubernatorial race was ex council Chairman of Odogbolu Local Government and a former holder of the best chairman of the year award in Ogun state.

An inside source told our reporter that Sir Tope Tokoya is the gubernatorial candidate  of ACCORD in Ogun State.

Tokoya is believed to be a silent achiever, he is not a noise maker but his good track records are on the marble.

“The official declaration will afford him the opportunity of rolling out part of his manifesto and plans to make Ogun State better than it is now”

Tokoya is expected to address the press at the Nigeria Union of Journalist (NUJ) Secretariat before proceeding to Centenary Hall Ake, Abeokuta.

BREAKING: Aftermath of osun APC primary; Moshood Adeoti, Peter Bablola Dumps APC

The Secretary to the Osun State Government, Alhaji Moshood Adeoti, as well as the Chairman of the Local Government Service Commission, Peter Babalola, dump APC.
Both were aspirants in the just concluded Osun APC primary

Alleged; “the primary was arraigned, skewed and designed to favour Alhaji Isiaka Gboyega Oyetola, the cousin of the national leader of our party, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. There is no credible register of members with which a free, fair and transparent direct primary could be conducted. A cooked up register, composing handpicked persons loyal to the emergence of Oyetola was computed and printed in a firm owned by Oyetola in Lagos.”
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OSUN 2018: ACCORD ELECTS OKUNOLA AS GOVERNORSHIP CANDIDATE 

In a transparent and well organized primary election held at Sazo Hotels in Osun State capital, Osogbo today 21st July, 2018 a Redeemed Christian Church of God clergyman, Pastor Olapade Julius Okunola won the governorship ticket under the platform of ACCORD
Okunola, Chairman / Chief Executive Officer of Onward Shipping Line polled 141 votes to defeat Mr. Babatunde Loye, a London based insurance guru who polled 58 votes and Comrade Bunmi Ibiloye, a retired civil servant who polled 12 votes.
The expected number of delegates to vote was 250, 215 were accredited, 211 voted while 4 abstained.

The primary was witnessed by officers of the party from National headquarters led by BOT chairman, Rev. Adeniyi; North Central Vice-Chairman, Alhaji Saulawa Yusuf; Alhaji Dokun Babarinde, South-West Chairman; Otunba Segun Fanibe, Chairman, ACCORD, Osun State and Mrs.Kikelomo Adebisi.
Others are officials of Independent National Electoral Commission; Officers and men of Nigeria Police Force; Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps; Department of State Services and some independent observers.”

Announcing the results; the returning officer of the primary election,  Alhaji Dokun Babarinde implored the winner to be magnanimous in victory. 
The winner reassured all and sundry that ACCORD will rescue Osun State people from hunger and inhumanly payment of half salary known as one of be the Achilles hills of the incumbent administration.
“ACCORD has solutions to all the problems our people are facing at the moment. I implore other aspirants to join hands with me in rescuing Osun State from the current mess.”
Okunola is optimistic of winning the gubernatorial election come September 22, 2018.

Otunba Segun Fanibe, chairman ACCORD, Osun State said “I’m happy because all the contestants are qualified to govern the state but the seat is meant for only one person.
Otunba Segun Fanibe expressed his satisfaction about the conduct of the primary. “Truly, a blind man can attest to the transparency of this election which its type still remains a rarity.”
Fanibe, however, exhorted whoever is yet to get his/her permanent voter’s card to please do so because that’s the only portent weapon needed to effect the real positive change in the state.

Awwal Abdullahi Aliyu will be hosted by Dr. Sunday Adelaja

Dr Sunday Adelaja lead the Orange revolution in Ukraine , a Nigerian that is passionate about Youth participation and inclusion in governance, the orange revolution brought in the Young president of Ukraine today. This fine Gentleman will be Anchoring interview live via social media (Facebook). The Guest is Awwal Abdullahi Aliyu presidential Aspirant in the up coming 2019 election in Nigeria, to be watched by Millions of people worldwide 5:00pm Nigerian time Today Friday 20July 2018. for those who wish to follow, follow https://www.facebook.com/Drsundayadelaja/

ACCORD Osun Shifts Primary Date

ACCORD, in a State Executive Meeting held at the party Secretariat in Osogbo today agreed to shift the primary election date to elect the party’s standard bearer in the September 22 governorship election mainly to give room for absolute convenience.

The earlier scheduled date was Friday 20th July, 2018 while the new date is now Saturday 21st July.

The new date has been communicated to all the stakeholders such as the Independent National Electoral Commission, Nigeria Police, Department of State Security, National Civil Defence Commission via letters signed by the state chairman, Otunba Segun Fanibe.
However both the venue and time remain unaltered.

To delegates, officials, agents as well as the gubernatorial aspirants all inconveniences are regretted.

Signed:
Aare Tunde Dawood-Akerele
ACCORD, Osun State Publicity Secretary
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