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Maiden NRA rewards two OAPs with plots of land in FCT

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The first ever Nigeria Radio Awards (NRA) has rewarded two On-Air-Personalities (OAPs) with a plot of land each in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja as prizes in the male and female category at the event which was held at the weekend in Abuja.

Co founder of the Nigeria Radio Award Isaih Ntah said the driver of the vision to reward On-Air-Personality, was to tell the OAPs across Nigeria that their work was invaluable to people and they should not relent in their efforts to bring various solutions through their interventions on situations.

He expressed the believe that their contribution to the radio industry with the award would spur other development and better remuneration and incentives to the OAPs.

Aishatu Loko of the Federal Polytechnic Campus 88.5fm Nasarawa State and Ras Rah of 90.9fm Lagos emerged best news female Presenter 2023 and beat male Radio Reggae Presenter 2023 respectively to become winners of the plot of land worth N5 million as the award prize for both top winners.

Both Awardees said it was an honour that their listeners considered them vital part of their lives on a daily basis as they do their work to the extent, they have selected them for the award of a plot of land in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.

In her reaction, Miss Loko said, “It was a dream come true for me. After watching my father, broadcasting news on NTA Jos. and today I am receiving an award with a land property prize to be shared with my co winner, I am grateful to God.

Other winners of the Nigerian Radio wards pointed out that it is their first award and it would boost their practice and relations with their audience who have deemed it fit to nominate them for the awards.

Mavis Nneoma Attitude an On Air personality in Enugu said “I am eight years in broadcasting and have had the opportunity to have worked with 4 radio stations in Enugu.
“This is my very first Award and it means a lot to me to have won the Award,it is encouraging, it is appreciation for good work and I believe this is the beginning of more recognition and so much apur to do more.”

Another Award recipient, Otene Oche, said “Radio performs three roles: educate, inform and entertain and the voices of personalities that you don’t get to see but hear.

“I am particularly happy that the NRA has put up a platform like this to celebrate radio presenters. I believe this is something the government and other stakeholders should look into and invest in.
“With over 11 years of experience I can say it’s been an interesting ride on radio and television and for me what a way to end the year with another award added to the gallery.”

One of the awardees, Oluwaye Ashafe of Federal University of Technology Akure, FUTA radio who was recognized as the best indigenous presenter of the year said he has been highly motivated by the award.
Addressing the gathering the Convener and co-founder, Nigeria Radio Awards, Mr. Archibong Williams emphasized the need to motivate Radio presenters.

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Veteran Broadcaster Reuben Okala is new head of Abuja station of Kaftan TV

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Kaftan TV has engaged the professional services of a veteran broadcaster, Reuben Okala, to lead the Abuja office as head of station.
The move by the station is to reposition the quality of news reportage, current affairs and other interesting programs for satisfaction of it’s viewers

Reuben Okala, who is expected to resume with emmidiate effect, is bringing on board his wealth of experience that spans close to thirty years, as a multitasking professional in journalism trenches at Nigeria’s premier television station, the Nigeria Television Authority-NTA.

Chief Executive Officer of Kaftan tv, Waheed Odusule, unveiled the new station helmsman, on Tuesday, at a general meeting with staff of the fast rising television station.
He admonished them to continue to work hard, while promising to look into their welfare and other emoluments. Odusule who said that their is no room for laziness at Kaftan tv, as hard work will be rewarded just as any staff that engages in professional misconduct will be shown the way out.

In his brief remark, representative of the founder of Kaftan tv, who also doubles as it’s consultant, noted that the founder, Prince Adewale Adebayo, places greater premium on professionalism for the overall success of the station, and that was why the decision to bring Reuben Okala becomes more than imperative.

In his bief remark, the new head of Abuja station, Reuben Okala, expressed satisfaction with the facilities he’s seen at the station when he was conducted round on a facility tour.

He urged them to be creative by carving a nitch for themselves, noting that collectively Kaftan tv can be taken to greater hieghts.
The new head of station admonished them to believe in themselves and their creator if they must achieve individual success, promoting that hard work will be rewarded under his watch as head of station in Anuja.

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Senate to tell its own story as it births in-house magazine

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The Senate has officially unveilled its in-house publication, “10th Senate,” to the public as it expressed the believe that its story can’t be better told by the third party

Chairman, Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Senator Yemi Adaramodu who unveiled the magazine on the floor of the upper Chamber said the new publication”is an embodiment of the Senate’s commitment to open dialogue and effective communication with Nigerian people within and outside. “Within its pages, you will find a tapestry of stories, insights, and ideas that reflect the rich chronicle of our nation. It will serve as a platform for the Senate to share its legislative achievements, initiatives, and aspirations, while also providing a voice to the diverse voices of our citizenry. ”
“As we embark on this journey together, let us embrace the power of knowledge and dialogue. Let us seize this opportunity to strengthen the bond between the Senate and the people, as we work hand in hand towards a brighter future for our beloved nation. ”
Addressing newsmen shortly after plenary, Senator Adaramodu, who incidentally is the Editor-in-Chief of the magazine said the lawmakers are anxious to drive their own narrative in the public, conscious of the space constraints in the traditional media.
He said:” It will be a quarterly magazine to chronicle activities of the Senate which the traditional media may not give attention.
“Today, at the chamber, the Media Committee birthed a magazine to show the other areas that you our partners haven’t been able to showcase.
“We know that in the newsrooms there are deluge of news items fighting for space. You pick the ones that are immediate. That’s why we come up with this quarterly magazine , Tenth Senate.
Our story can’t be better told by the third party, we want to tell it ourselves
“We want the people of Nigeria to know that we are representing them adequately. We don’t want to restrict ourselves to just the hallowed chamber.”
Asked by journalists, if fund for publication of the magazine would be from public fund appropriated for the National Assembly, Adaramodu clarified that individual lawmakers would finance the publication.
“It is to be financed by Senators, we are contributing to run it to shore up our image, we aren’t going to take money either through Appropriation or other sources.”.

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Kogi Governor’s media adviser condemns attack on Akoni TV

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The Special Adviser on Media to Kogi State Governor, Ismaila Isah has expressed sympathy with the Chief Executive Officer of an online television channel in the state, Akoni TV, Deborah Agbonika, over the robbery attack and vandalisation of the Online Television Studio in Lokoja.
Some yet to be identified hoodlums were reported to have gained access to the property of Akoni TV by 200 unit housing estate junction in Lokoja on Sunday night, vandalized the studio and carted away equipments worth millions of Naira.
In a statement made available to newsmen in Lokoja, the Special Adviser to Governor Usman Ododo condemned the act describing it as an affront on journalism in the state.

He urged the management of the online TV channel not to be deterred by the incident as it is only a set back which is incapable of retarding its effort to disseminate factual and timely information to its audience and teeming followers within and outside the state

While calling on security agencies to investigate the attack and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice, the Media adviser restated that the administration of Governor Ododo would not condone criminal elements and their nefarious activities especially where it tramples on the symbol of freedom of expression any where in the state.

Ismaila assured that the organization would be given needed support to ameliorate immediate challenges faced as a result of the robbery and damage to its facilities.

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