Category: Media

Nurudeen Hassan (LASUSTECH) The vision of the Department of Mass Communication, Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) to foster Institutional linkages and collaboration, received a major boost as Professor Adepọju Tẹjumaye, the immediate past Head of Department (HOD) for Mass Communication at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), paid a solidarity visit to the department. The visit, which saw Professor Tẹjumaye warmly welcomed by Dr Steven Anu’ Adesemoye, Ag. HOD Department of Mass Communication, LASUSTECH and other senior members of the  department, was aimed at fostering collaboration and exploring…

Mariam Akinloye Miss Olaoluwa Esther, a 200 level Journalism Sequence student of the Department of Mass Communication, Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), has been nominated by the African Foundation for Young Media Professionals (AFYMP), as one of the Campus Journalism Fellows for 2024. Esther’s nomination was contained in a statement released on the AFYMP on its social media handle @africamediafdn, in which the body congratulated all the 19 nominees from campuses within Nigeria and other African countries – Kenya, Zambia, Mali and the Gambia. AFYMP, a non-governmental…

Kunle Adelabu There have been outpouring of congratulatory messages for the publisher of the Oriwu Sun newspaper, Alhaji Monzor Olowosago, as he added another year today. In a congratulatory message by the Pro – Chancellor and Chairman, Governing Council, Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, Sir David Sunmoni, KJW., he wished the celebrant best wishes. “Happy Birthday to my in-Law, the Shehu himself, Baroyin of Ikorodu and Gbeborun of the World, Alhaji Monzor Olowosago”, he said. “May you celebrate many more years in good health, peace of mind, happiness and prosperity.…

Wale Jagun The publisher of the foremost community newspaper in Nigeria, Alhaji Monzor Kolawole Olowosago, has been congratulated by eminent personalities, including the Senator representing the Lagos East, Senator Tokunbo Abiru, FCA, and the representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson, on his birthday. Alhaji Olowosago, who is the Baroyin of Ikorodu Kingdom, clocked 73 today. Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo and wife, Mrs Feyisola Abiru, in a statement today, commended Olowosago whom they described as the doyen of community journalism in Nigeria, for his contributions to the field of…

Wale Jagun & Mariam Akinloye -Publisher commends coordinator, exco members for developmental efforts THE IMPACT Newspaper, a leading community news medium in Nigeria, has bagged another award for its journalistic contributions at the grassroots level, with the conferment of honour as the Most Supportive Community Media Brand Award for 2023. National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Ikorodu West Local Development Area (LCDA) branch, presented the award to the Publisher/Reporter – in – Chief, Kunle Adelabu, at THE IMPACT office, Colour Party House Complex, Rep. Babajimi Benson road (formerly Igbe Road),…

Kunle Adelabu Ogun State Governor, Mr Dapo Abiodun, has appointed Mr Dare Odufowokan as his Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Public Communications. His appointment was announced on Wednesday. Odufowokan, popularly called ‘Mobutu’, was, until his appointment, an Editor with The Nation newspaper. He is a frontline media practitioner, ‘eduprenuer,’ community leader, activist and socio-political analyst. The new aide to the Ogun State Governor, is a major figure on the Journalists Hangout on the Television Continental (TVC), where he frequently joins other senior journalists to analyse topical issues in the country…

Kunle Adelabu -Resumes duty immediately Mrs Adesola Ibironke Kosoko, the acting General Manager, Lagos Television, has been confirmed in a substantive capacity by the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Olusola Sanwo – Olu. The Governor’s confirmation of the ace broadcaster’s appointment was contained in a letter signed by the Head of Service, Mr Hakeem Muri – Okunola, dated Tuesday, August 8, 2023. THE IMPACT broke the news yesterday as soon as the confirmation was made. Kosoko will be replacing Mrs Siju Alabi who was sacked by the governor in…