Journalistwas1/22/2 ( current or future) on how to recognize,record and react to corruption during investigation or research?Yes. I am aware of a number of initiatives are being proposed to widen the professional acuity of Nigerian journalists – focused on how to handle the volatile nature of inquiring into, and reporting on corrupt practices across Nigeria. The Nigerian Union of Journalists is also open to collaborative efforts to hold trainings, and workshops and seminars of these nature. 12.19pm GMTWould you advise others to emulate you in undertaking anti-corruption exposes?Corruption is a global malady. It is just more nuanced in certain countries than others. Corruption is a cankerworm that must be confronted head on by all people of goodwill and the fight against it must be embraced by all,especially foreign collaborators. 12.08pm GMTBy email Tymek Majewski asks: Are you OK? Are you recovering well?Yes. I am ok. Getting stronger each day. Optimistic too, that my left eye, or badly traumatised during the assault will eventually heal. 12.03pm GMTHi All,Just to let you know that Yomi is ready to start. Assault on Journalist: Court hears suit against Customs Monday - Vanguard News https://t.co/OGS9zNVymd via vanguardngrnews 2.43pm GMTYomi John Olomofe was looking into allegations of smuggling among Nigerian customs officials when he was beaten and left in a coma final June. “While beating me, they threatened to slay me so as to serve as a deterrent to journalists writing stories approximately them, or ” he said after the ordeal,which left him physically and emotionally scarred.
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