03/09/2024
Realm Journalism School: sets to rekindle firebrand journalism, grooms new generation journalists.
The Nigerian press is reputable for the noble role it played pre-independence in agenda setting, moulding and sharpening opinions in the face of repressive ordinances of our colonial masters aimed at silencing the vibrant and vocal press.
From the 1903 ordinance to the 1909 Seditious Offences Ordinance, the 1917 Amendment to the Newspaper Ordinance, the 1948 Amendment to the Newspaper Ordinance of 1948 and the 1958 Newspaper Act correspondingly, the Nigerian press was never cowed. It acted as a catalyst that accelerated Nigeria’s independence through utter perseverance and firm commitment.
These repressive laws became atrocious post-independence with the promulgation of draconian anti-press laws, such as,
The Newspapers (Amendment) Act, 1964, Defamation Act No. 66 of 1961, Defamation (Amendment) Act. No. 1 of 1963, Defamatory and Offensive Publications Decree No. 44 of 1966, News (Amendment) Act. No. V, Circulation of Newspapers Decree No. 2 of 1966, Newspapers (Prohibition of Circulation) Decree No. 17 of 1967, Public Officers (Protection Against False Accusation) Decree No. 11 of 1976 and Decree No. 4 (DN4) of 1984.
Others were Decree 6 of 1987, the Nigerian Press Council Decree No. 56 of 1988, and the Treason and Treasonable Offences Decree No. 29 of 1993, which made it an offence punishable by death for any person to utter words, display anything, or publish any material capable of breaking up the nation or part of it or causing violence.
We also had Decree No. 35 of 1993, which empowered the government to proscribe publications considered offensive; Newspaper Registration Decree No. 43 of 1993; Newspaper Proscription and Publication Decree No. 48 of 1993; and The News (Proscription and Prohibition from Circulation) Decree 1993, which proscribed and prohibited The News magazine from circulation. Of course, we will never fail to mention the obnoxious Newspapers (Amendment) Act of 1964.
However, notwithstanding these dictatorial armaments of suppression, torment, imprisonment and assassination of journalists, the Nigerian journalists remained resolute and ensured the collapse of the military junta in Nigeria.
Thanks to journalists such as Minere Amakiri, Tunde Thompson, Nduka Erabor, Tunde Kolawole, Bukar Zarman, Haroun Adamu, Leke Salawu, Mohammed Haruna, Nduka Obaigbene, Tony Ukong and Femi Aborisade.
Others were Dapo Olorunyomi, Ray Ekpo, Dan Agbese, Yakubu Mohammed, Alex Kabba, Golding Agbroko, Dele Sobowale, Emma Amaize, Nduka Obaigbene, Mrs. Chris Anyanwu and Ben Charles Obi. Dele Giwa, Tunde Oladepo Bagaudu Kalto and others paid the supreme price.
Sadly, the once-feared watchdog has suddenly become a watchtower for greedy politicians and oppressors.
Realm Journalism School sets out to rekindle the firebrand journalism that ended imperialism and military despotism in Nigeria by grooming a new generation of journalists who will ensure responsible leadership and the survival of democracy in Nigeria.
If you desire to become one of the best Nigerian journalists, visit us at N0 2 Macaulay Street, opposite Harriet Hotel, Umuahia, Abia State, to acquire a proficiency certificate in journalism (basic & advanced). The first 20 to register will receive a N100k discount.
Other skill acquisition programs on offer are Cyber Security, Data Analysis, AI Clouding, Animation, Digital Marketing, TV/Radio Production, Broadcasting Presentation, Film Production, Film Directing, Screenplay Writing, Speech Writing & Presentation, Effective Communication, Web Design, Cinematography, Documentary Film-making and Search Engine Optimisation.
For further inquiries, visit our website: www.realmschoolofjournalism.org, Realm Journalism School page or contact us at [email protected],
TEL: 08023336409 or 09132071051
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