First female Professor of Mass Communication in Sub-saharan Africa, Prof Chinyere Stella Okunna has challenged journalists to key into modern trends as they constitute the elite of the society. She reminded the media that they were the oxygen of democracy without which democracy ceased, insisting they must do their work unhindered. Okunna spoke during the
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Fact-checking critical to journalism practice – Okunna
Former Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra state, Prof. Stella Okunna has described fact checking of reports as critical element to practice of journalism in the country. She said any journalist engaged in news writing, particularly investigative reporting without fact checking his reports has no business in the profession. Okunna spoke
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…describes dishonesty and lack of diligence in academic activities as killer vices The Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academics, Paul University, Awka, Anambra State, Prof. Stella Okunna has decried decreasing commitment and dedication to studies among undergraduates in tetiary institutions across the country. She described dishonesty and lack of diligence in academic activities as killer vices, urging
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