Tag: Guild of Online Media Editors and Publishers of Nigeria (GOMEP-NG)

Politicians Are Killing Journalism – GOMEP-NG

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    …..accuses political actors of promoting untrained ‘pressmen’   The Guild of Online Media Editors and Publishers of Nigeria (GOMEP-NG) has raised the alarm over what it described as the growing “debasement and bastardization” of journalism practice in Nigeria, accusing government and political appointees and some media practitioners of reducing the profession to a playground for untrained social media operators. The National President of GOMEP-NG, Comr. Akpovoke Otiti, issued the warning while addressing social media handlers and political actors, insisting that the ability to operate a social media account…

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Nigeria Needs Skilled Workforce, Strong Institutions, Not Economic Summits – GOMEP-NG

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    The Guild of Online Media Editors and Publishers of Nigeria, GOMEP-NG, has called for a fundamental shift in Nigeria’s development strategy, urging governments at all levels to prioritise human capital development, strong institutions and long-term planning over short-term political initiatives.   The National President of GOMEP-NG, Comrade Akpovoke Otiti, made the call while speaking on the state of the nation, describing Nigeria’s current situation as “genuinely frightening” and warning that Nigerians could not survive on sentiments and hope alone.   Otiti said Nigeria urgently needed a highly skilled,…

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Stop Disgracing Oborevwori, GOMEP Tells APC Leaders Over Alleged Disruption Of Opposition Meetings

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The Guild of Online Media Editors and Publishers of Nigeria has warned political leaders in Delta Central against allegedly disrupting opposition political consultations, saying such actions could undermine democratic freedoms and bring the administration of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori into disrepute. The President of GOMEP-Nigeria, National, Comrade Akpovoke Otiti, gave the warning in a statement on Monday while reacting to reports of alleged disruptions of political gatherings in parts of Delta Central, including Usiephrun in Ughelli South and Abraka in Ethiope East. Otiti urged political leaders and their supporters to allow…

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GOMEP-NG APPOINTS RABI ABUBAKAR LEGAL ADVISER, HAILS HER LEGAL EXPERTISE

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The Guild of Online Media Editors and Publishers of Nigeria (GOMEP-NG) has congratulated Barr. Rabi Abubakar on her appointment as the Legal Adviser to the National Body of the Guild. In a congratulatory message signed by the National Publicity Secretary, Tochukwu Eluwa, on Monday, the Guild described the appointment as a welcome development, expressing confidence in Abubakar’s legal expertise, professional experience and commitment to excellence. GOMEP-NG said her wealth of knowledge and experience would contribute significantly to the growth, protection and development of the Guild, particularly in navigating legal and…

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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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