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Journalists Advised to Embrace Act of Inclusive Storytelling
Journalists Advised to Embrace Act of Inclusive Storytelling
By: Michael Mike
Journalists have been asked to embrace the act of inclusive storytelling in their trade as it remains a powerful tool that inspires individuals and communities to make positive decisions towards a better future.
The Executive Director, Gender Strategy Advancement International (GSAI), Dr. Adaora Sydney – Jack gave the advice at the Gender the Agenda Project Story Circle Exhibition and Award Presentation in Abuja.
Sydney -Jack, also explained that the power of Inclusive storytelling plays a vital role in driving social and political progress.
She said: “In today’s media landscape, where attention spans are short, and information overload is a constant challenge, the power of storytelling in journalism had never been more crucial. By harnessing the motive and transformative potential of storytelling, tourists can cut through the noise, capture audiences’ attention and drive meaningful engagement with important issues. Whether it’s through long-form features, traditional media, talk shows, multimedia presentations, journalists have a vast array of tools at their disposal to craft narratives that inform, inspire, investigate and ignite.”
She added that effective journalism must be balanced and factual, explaining that: “It is essential to recognise that effective inclusive storytelling in journalism requires a dedicated balance between facts and narrative techniques. While the core facts must remain accurate and verifiable, journalists can use storytelling devices to engage their audience and create a memorable impact. This blend of factual accuracy and storytelling prowess is what distinguishes great journalism from mere reporting”.
She also said that the power of Inclusive storytelling in journalism lies in the ability to spur action, while disclosing that: “The Story Circle Exhibition is not just an exhibition of stories of journalists but a barring of their efforts, the challenges, the resilience,the determination in seeking the truth and demanding accountability on issues as they concern our target demography who are women and persons with disabilities within the FCT. It is also a consideration of what can happen when you dare the odds and redefine opportunities in an environment where the journalist is seen as an opponent rather than the path finder.”
Also speaking, the Director MacArthur Foundation, Mr. Kole Shettima,said his organisation takes priority in work around accountabilities, strengthening the criminal justice system in the society , and bringing about behavioural change, to support Civil Society Organisation (CSO).
He said: “We support the work around investigative journalism because we believe that accountability journalism is critical and important for the progress and development of our country. We believe that duty bearers must be held accountable and we do that through the reality that our journalists are going through what other journalists are going through around the globe. We believe that supporting journalists to do independent work is important towards editorial independence. In all the work we do, we approach it towards gender and social inclusion perspectives. In doing this work around gender social inclusion , we pay attention to gender, disability. PWD.”
On her part, the Executive Director, Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism, Motunrayo Alaka, who was represented by Kimberly Chukwu, said: “The MacArthur Foundation, strive to build an ecosystem where transparency, accountability and good governance thrive at all levels of government—especially at the state and local levels.
“Together, we have cultivated a space where investigative journalism is not only about uncovering the truth but also about ensuring that the voices of the marginalised are central to the narratives we construct. Gender-lensed reporting is not just an optional approach; it is essential for nuanced and comprehensive understanding of current issues. When we include the perspectives of women in our stories, we move closer to the truth, recognising that the experiences of half of our population are integral to the fabric of our society.”
A cash of N100,000 was given to each of the two winners of the competition, Laraba Murey and Momso Damien
The story circle exhibition was organised by Gender Strategy Advancement International supported by Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism investigative and MacArthur Foundation.
Journalists Advised to Embrace Act of Inclusive Storytelling
DIGITAL RIGHTS: EU, ASF FRANCE SUPPORT FIGHT AGAINST CYBERBULLING IN NIGERIA
By: Michael Mike
Avocats Sans Frontieres (ASF) France with the support from the European Union (EU) in conjunction with the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), through it e- RIGHTS Protect has called for more strength to fight against cyberbulling and digital rights violation in Nigeria.
This was made known at the grand finale of the national inter-school digital rights competition organized by ASF under it E-RIGHTS platform last Tuesday in Abuja.
After a thorough engagement by various schools across the country, four schools from different States and zone were qualified to the final, namely Kano State, Lagos, Imo and FCT.
In the keenly contested competition, the Sonmori Senior Comprehensive High School, Ifako Ijaiye, Lagos State emerged as the winner, followed by FCT, Imo and Kano respectfully. The winner takes home the sum of one million Naira with support also from the eRights project to empower what they are doing in terms of digital literacy.
ASF France, Nigeria County Director, Angela Uwandu Uzoma, explained that, the competitions is more than celebration of talents, but celebration of courage, consciousness and commitment. She said, the occasion is not just to shaping conversation of the students, but to shaping their future.
She further said “The eRights project aims at promoting digital rights, not just for the adults, but also for the children, ensuring that the children are not left behind in this conversation. So children are themselves today participating in putting out empowering videos, messaging to discourage cyberbullying, to say no to cyberbullying because of the attendant effects and the harms that it can cause”
“The Cybercrimes Act, which was recently revised, amended particularly with Section 24, which was amended in 2024, to ensure that the government addresses some of these issues
“The government needs to do more. And we’re seeing that this Act, which ordinarily should protect citizens, to empower them to create a safe space for engagement, ensure that people are able to express themselves freely as guaranteed by the Constitution, including children” she added.
Also, the EU representative at the event, Program Manager, CSO, Human Rights and Youth, Mrs. Wynyfred Achu-Egbuson, believed that, the competition will bring to the understanding of Yong people that they have a responsibility towards not only protecting their rights but also protect the rights of other people who use the digital space.
She further said, the issues surrounding digital rights in Nigeria and other developed countries of the West is dynamic. Therefore, the issues of legislations and regulation towards digital rights is developing, the situation is dynamic and ever changing
DIGITAL RIGHTS: EU, ASF FRANCE SUPPORT FIGHT AGAINST CYBERBULLING IN NIGERIA
One killed, several injured in farmers-herders clash in Niger
By: Zagazola Makama
At least one person killed and several others injured following a clash between Fulani herders and Gwari farmers in Kpowi village, Fuka District, Munya Local Government Area.
Zagazola Makama learnt that the incident, which occurred on June 2 at about 4:30 p.m., was reportedly triggered by a dispute over alleged farm trespass and destruction of crops.
The altercation led to violent confrontations between members of the Fulani and Gwari communities.
Security sources confirmed that six Fulani residents identified as Ahmadu Bature, Dauda Bello, Haruna Umaru, Shuaibu Bature, Bature Bello, and Safiya Auta sustained various degrees of injuries.
Similarly, four Gwari individuals Yusuf Pada, Pius Pada, Dantala Yusuf, and Joshua Mai’anguwa were also injured during the clash.
All the victims were evacuated to the General Hospital in Kaffin-Koro for medical attention. However, Ahmadu Bature was confirmed dead on admission.
The situation has been brought under control following swift intervention by operatives, and leaders of both communities have been invited for a peace dialogue.
One killed, several injured in farmers-herders clash in Niger
VP Shettima Arrives Abuja Airport En Route Mokwa, Niger State
By: Our Reporter
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, en route to Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State for an on-the-spot assessment of the flooding that has affected the area.
The Vice President’s visit is aimed at conducting a firsthand evaluation of the flood damage and delivering President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s condolence messages and assurances to families affected by the natural disaster.
Earlier, President Tinubu had issued a statement expressing deep concern over the severe flooding, which has resulted in tragic loss of lives and displacement of families. The President extended heartfelt condolences to affected families and the people of Niger State.
In his statement, President Tinubu announced the immediate activation of the National Emergency Response Centre and confirmed that he had been briefed by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on the scale of the disaster. He assured that search-and-rescue operations are ongoing, with all relevant federal agencies mobilised to support the state government’s efforts.
VP Shettima Arrives Abuja Airport En Route Mokwa, Niger State
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DIGITAL RIGHTS: EU, ASF FRANCE SUPPORT FIGHT AGAINST CYBERBULLING IN NIGERIA
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