Professional Responsibility in the Nigerian News Media

By Seyi Oduyela

Published: July 17, 2011

The role of the media is no doubt critical in promoting good governance and curbing corruption. The role of the media is not only to raise public awareness about corruption, cause consequences and possible remedies but also to investigate and report incidences of corruption aiding other over sight bodies.

Educational Imbalance: Its Extent, History, Dangers and Correction in Nigeria

By Seyi Oduyela

Published: July 16, 2011

The problem in higher education in Nigeria today has its roots in the philosophy of deliberate underdevelopment of the Yoruba and other southern states articulated below by a leading member of the Fulani hegemony – Jubril Aminu.

The Troubled House of Oodua II: Chief Obafemi Awolowo (1909-1987)

By Seyi Oduyela

Published: July 4, 2011

Obafemi Awolowo was a Nigerian nationalist, a political leader, and a principal participant in the struggle for Nigerian independence. He started his career as a regional political leader like most of his pre-independence contemporaries and was responsible for much of the progressive social legislations that made Nigeria a modern nation.

IJNet Journalist of the Month: P. Wanja Njuguna

By Seyi Oduyela

Published: June 10, 2011

Each month, IJNet features an international journalist who exemplifies the profession and has used the site to further his or her career. This month’s journalist is P. Wanja Njuguna, a Kenyan lecturer and editor working in Botswana.

Community College of Baltimore County celebrates first Major Ribbon cutting in 10 years

By Seyi Oduyela

Published: October 17, 2010

On October 19, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. Community College of Baltimore County, Catonsville, Campus will celebrate its first major ribbon cutting in a decade. According to the College President, Sandra L. Kurtinitis, Ph.D. “although construction crews are still putting finishing touches on the new library, the hard work is finished – on time and on budget.”

“Physical Disability is not a Barrier to a Willing Soul.”

By Seyi Oduyela

Published: July 30, 2010

David Akanji an educator with recent doctorate degree in Special Education from Gallaudet University is a man who does not believe that his sight impairment is an excuse for him not to reach the heights. In fact he is a better cook than some sighted men. In this interview with Seyi Oduyela, he shared his life experience. His journey that started from Bode in Iwo, Nigeria, through Little Rock in Arkansas and now Hyattsville in Maryland. He also spoke about his new book and his pet project; excerpts:

A Study of Blind Education in Three States of Nigeria-Dr David Akanji

By Seyi Oduyela

Published: July 13, 2010

Despite policies to provide equal education opportunites for African children, the dreams of most disabled students are not realised, especially for blind children. Dr. Akanji, in this book investigated the problems facing the management of the education of blind students in Nigeria public schools. The book Review will come soon.

University Expels Students Over Examination Malpractices

By Johnson Eniku

Published: July 8, 2010

Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Ijagun, Ogun, has expelled two students and suspended 18 others over examination malpractices.

2011 Application for HRAP, the Human Rights Advocates Program at Columbia University

By admin

Published: June 4, 2010

The application for the 2011 session of the annual Human Rights Advocates Program (HRAP) at Columbia University is now available. We would like to ask you to disseminate this announcement to eligible human rights activists and organizations.

Dar es Salaam to Host Regional Training on Food Security, Poverty Reporting

By admin

Published: October 27, 2009

Journalists in the Southern African Development Community region can attend a two-day training on poverty, food security and social protection issues, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on November 24 and 25.

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