Fresh details have emerged on the sudden death of veteran broadcaster, Mr. Olufemi Ojumu, widely known as “Double O.” His passing has sent shockwaves across the media industry, with colleagues, listeners, and admirers describing it as a significant loss to broadcasting in Ondo State and beyond. Renowned for his clean, powerful radio voice, Mr. Ojumu’s…
Under the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) legal framework in Nigeria, the rules do not permit the establishment of a broadcast media outlet specifically for a political party, religion, or ethnicity. The relevant laws and codes are clear on this: 1. NBC Act (Broadcast License Eligibility) The NBC Act (1992/1999) — which governs broadcast licensing in…
The Directorate of Broadcast Monitoring has commenced the first batch of its capacity-building workshop, holding from 26th to 29th January 2026 at the Anti-Corruption Academy of Nigeria (ACAN), Keffi, Nasarawa State.The first phase of the workshop is targeted at officers on Grade Levels 10–14 and is themed:“Strategic Broadcast Monitoring for National Security, Democratic Stability, and…
Glow991FM, Akure, has announced the appointment of seasoned broadcaster Akinwunmi Abodunde as its new General Manager, marking a decisive step to strengthen leadership capacity and accelerate organizational growth.The appointment was disclosed on Monday through an official video published on the station’s Facebook page. The Chairman formally presented the new General Manager during an all-inclusive staff…
For decades, Kayode Akintemi has been a pillar of integrity in African broadcasting. His journey is a testament to the belief that it is not life that matters, but the courage you put into it. From his influential years at Channels TV, where he served as General Manager of Operations, he became a voice of…
1. This morning, on a radio station broadcasting in Yoruba, I overheard a presenter painting a picture of how a king was kidnapped in Kwara State, her voice exhilarating as though she was announcing the result of a rip-roaring football match between Arsenal and Chelsea: “Ori Ade ti sun Igboro Aye bayi o…shebi won ni…
A high-level session on Leadership and Strategic Management was held with the Board of Management of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), led by Canadian-based Chancellor and leadership expert, Mr. Ayo Owodunni. Mr. Owodunni’s presentation focused on strengthening the Commission’s strategic approach, highlighting the importance of clarity, communication, and direction in regulatory institutions. He emphasized the…
The Director General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Mr. Charles Ebuebu, attended the 5th Edition of the National Advertising Conference 2025, held at the Abuja Continental Hotels, Abuja. The conference, themed, “Marketing Communication: Transforming Businesses and Creating Growth in Challenging Times,” is a premier gathering of leaders in the marketing, communications, and allied industries….
In this rare 1964 interview recorded at the National Museum, Lagos, three of Africa’s most brilliant literary minds: Chinua Achebe, Wole Soyinka, and Lewis Nkosi come together in an unforgettable conversation. Achebe discusses his groundbreaking novels Things Fall Apart (1958) and No Longer at Ease (1960), reflecting on themes of Igbo society, the disruptions of…
The topic does admit that there’s a correlation between content and values. Put another way, albeit in a question form – and with apologies to the organisers of this lecture – can we say, how do our content reflect our values? Yet, another way: what values do we derive from listening to, or watching, our…
