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GOMEP-NG Laments Declining Standards in Online Journalism, Urges Ethical Practice

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The National President of the Guild of Online Media Editors and Publishers of Nigeria (GOMEP-NG), Comrade Akpovoke Otiti, has decried the declining professional standards in Nigeria’s online media industry, calling on practitioners to uphold ethics, professionalism and editorial independence. Otiti made the call during the Guild’s monthly congress held in Abuja, where he warned that the growing trend of sacrificing professionalism for online visibility and web traffic was eroding the credibility of digital journalism. He expressed concern that many online media practitioners had continued to undervalue their profession by publishing…

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Dafinone Receives GOMEP-NG Award, Backs Media Professionalism, Partnersh

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The Guild of Online Media Editors and Publishers of Nigeria (GOMEP-NG) has conferred an Award of Excellence on the senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Ede Dafinone, while seeking a strategic partnership with his office to promote ethical journalism, media professionalism and broader visibility for legislative activities.   The award was presented during a courtesy visit by the Guild’s National Executive Council, led by its National President, Akpovoke Otiti, to Dafinone’s office at the National Assembly.   According to the Guild, the visit was aimed at introducing its leadership, exploring…

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GOMEP Lauds Oborevwori Over 50-Bus Transport Initiative

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The Guild of Online Media Editors and Publishers of Nigeria (GOMEP-NG), has commended Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, for the provision of 50 buses to boost public transportation across the state, describing the initiative as a practical demonstration of people-centred governance. The Guild, in a letter dated July 6, 2026, and signed by its National President, Comrade Akpovoke Otiti, said the intervention underscored the Governor’s commitment to improving the living conditions of Deltans and translating the promises of his MORE Agenda into tangible benefits. According to GOMEP-NG, the…

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Abide By The Ethics Of Journalism ‘Nani Media Team’ Cautions Otiti

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The media team of Olorogun John Nani has strongly criticised Comrade Akpovoke Otiti, a practising journalist with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ughelli Correspondents Chapel, over what it described as a “reckless, unethical and politically coloured” statement calling for Nani’s resignation as Chairman of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC).   In a statement issued on Wednesday, the team said Otiti’s outburst not only lacked factual foundation but also betrayed the core principles of journalism, particularly fairness, objectivity and balance.   The media team noted that…

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Otiti, Uba Emerge Acting President, National Secretary Of GOMEP

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  The Guild of Online Media Editors and Publishers of Nigeria (GOMEP), has appointed Comrade Akpovoke Otiti publisher of  AjAZIRAL Report as Acting National President and Comrade Prince Clinton Uba as Acting National Secretary of the newly registered national body. The organisation, registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission CAC, under Registration No. 9442173, said the leadership arrangement is interim and will last for six months, pending the conduct of a proper national election. Comr. Otiti, Publisher of AjAZIRALReport Newspaper, Delta State, and Comrade Uba of News Mirror, Abia State, were…

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Media Publicity Is Not Free, The Unseen Expenses Of Online Media -Otiti

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  The notion that media publicity is free is a misconception that needs to be addressed. Behind the scenes, online media platforms incur significant expenses to maintain their operations. Website renewals, often paid in dollars, are a substantial burden due to the high exchange rate between the dollar and naira. Furthermore, media practitioners must purchase monthly data subscriptions to stay connected and gather information. These costs add up, making it challenging for online media outlets to provide free services. The exchange rate fluctuation alone is a significant strain. With the…

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Otiti Pour Encomium As Ogidi Gbegbaje, Bows Out Of The Civil Service, Calls Him A Father Figure, Armed With Pragmatic Solutions To Emerging Problems

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……A Man with Exuding Confidence of rare Courage   From Akpovoke Otiti Asaba   A conclusive submission by Sonia McDonald reads… “Challenging times calls for challenging leadership skills in our sphere of influence”. It is therefore rare in our clime these days to identify leaders with simplified aura that tends to connect people without a sight of the mind construction on the face, especially when being challenged with public pressure. Today, Sir, Eddy Ogidi Gbegbaje bows out of Civil Service, a distinctive Man who courageously stand out amidst hard times.…

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Arhavwarien Advance Club To Commence Distribution Of Relief Materials To Flood Victims

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By Akpovoke Otiti/Asaba As part of efforts to cushion the effects of the flood on displaced victims in Arhavwarien Kingdom, Ughelli South LGA , Delta State. Arhavwarien Advance Club (AAC), a non-political organization and in collaboration with Arhavwarien indigenes in UK and USA, has set up an intervention Committee to flag – off the distribution of relief materials and medical outreach to those affected by the ravaging flood in their communities. The President of Arhavwarien Advance Club (Worldwide) Mr. Solomon Awhariado said the club has set up an intervention Committee…

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Ex-Delta Attorney General, Peter Mrakpor Denies Impregnating Former Sister-Inlaw, Sets For Legal Action

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The immediate past Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in Delta state, Mr Peter Mrakpor SAN, has denied  impregnating his former Sister-Inlaw from the Ugbah family of Ubulu-Uku in Delta State. This is just as the Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN has instructed his team of lawyers to institute a legal process against the source of the allegations.   In a statement released by his Media Assistant, Comrade Akpovoke Otiti, Mrakpor urged the general public to disrespect and disregard the said publication that has been trending on the social media.…

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