PHOTOS: 2019 Campus Journalism Award Winners and Finalists
OLUWATOBI Abimbola – Opinion Writer
MAPOLY Abeokuta
Born on June 20, 1997, Oluwatobi Abimbola is a student of the department of Mass Communications, Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta, Ogun state.
He is a community reporter and a member of MAPOLY Campus Press. His writings have been published in www.thenationonline.ng
www.newsdigest.ng
Title of Entry: The misadventure called Industrial Romance
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AONDOVER Eric – Book Author
BUK Kano
Born on Dec 25, 1988, Aondover Eric Msughter obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mass communications from Bayero University, Kano (BUK). He is currently a post graduate student for Master of Science Degree in Mass communication in the same university.
He is an author. He has published papers in both local and international journals and participated in several workshops and conferences on communications, media and journalism.
Title of Book: Media and Communication Research; A Prescriptive Approach of Peace Journalism and Development
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Mercy – Broadcaster
AAUA Ondo
Born on January 26, 1998, Adekola Mercy is a student of the department of Mass communications,Adekunle Ajasin University (AAUA) Akungba-Akoko, Ondo state.
She is a member of Nigerian Union of Campus Journalists (AAUA Chapter), President of National Union Of Campus Journalists(NUCJ) AAUA chapter(2017/2018) and Deputy Editor in Chief, Sparkle Media.
She has won some awards which included the Most Outstanding Female in Academics, National Association Of Mass communications Students(NAMACOS) and Reporter Of The Year, Sparkle Media (2017). She’s a radio presenter on Radio AAUA 90.3fm.
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YUSUF Akinpelu – News Reporter
UI Ibadan
Born on August 12, 1994, Yusuf Akinpelu is a student of the Department of Statistics, University of Ibadan. He is a member of Union of Campus Journalist, University of Ibadan (UCJ UI) and Editor-in-Chief, Tedder Hall Press, and ASSON Press (Association of Statistics Students Organization of Nigeria).
He has won some awards which included 2018 Tell! Award Best Campus Journalist, 2018 UCJUI Campus Journalist of the year and 2018 Winner of UCJUI Best Investigative Story.
His writings have been published in www.icirnigeria.org and www.premiumtimesng.com
Title of Entry: Hijab Controversy: University of Ibadan school reopens, shut again amidst protests
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MAPOLY – Pen Club
MAPOLU Abeokuta
The winner is the press club of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic(MAPOLY) Abeokuta which is a student-controlled news association that has been in existence since 1995.
It is also the official news agency/association registered in the institution.
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Daud Adebayo (UNILORIN Watch) -Magazine
Unilorin Ilorin
Daud Adebayo is a student of the department of Mass communications, University of Ilorin and a member of debate club. He is the editor of Unilorin Watch: a print publication of University of Ilorin.
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ABDULHAMID Abdullahi – Entertainment Reporter
BUK Kano
Born on November 5, 1997, Abdulhamid Abdullahi Aliyu is a student of the department of information and media studies, Faculty of Communication, Bayero University, Kano (BUK).
He is a member of Information Media Students’ Association (IMSA),BUK. He is the chief editor of Infomedia blog, a film critic and entertainment writer. Some of his writings have been published in www.infomedia.ng
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EKPALI Joseph – Features Writer
UNN Nsukka
Born on September 11, 1998, Ekpali Joseph Saint is a student of the department of Mass communication, University of Nigeria, Nsukka(UNN) and member of NFCS.
He is the president,Faculty of Arts Catholic Students Association. Some of his writings have been published in www.thenationonlineng.ng and www.crispng.com
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IBRAHIM Adeyemi – Editor
UDUS Sokoto
Born August 26,1996, Ibrahim Adeyemi is a student of Modern European Languages and Linguistics, Usman Danfodiyo University,Sokoto(UDUS). He is a member of National Association Of Campus Journalists, UDUS,Editor and Head of the Investigative Desk at The News Digest Press, UDUS.
He has won some awards which included Essayist Of the Year, Youths Digest Award 2018, Winner El-critical writing contest 2016, Veteran Campus Journalist of the year,The Newsdigest award and Child Rights Media Advocacy Fellow, Youth Africa.
Edited: The Danfodites, The Campus Chronicles, UDUS NewsDigest
Some of his writings have been published in www.saharareporters.com, www.premiumtimesng.com
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ADEJUMO Kabir – Photojournalist
OAU Ife
Born on January 29,1997, Adejumo Kabir Adeniyi is a student of the department of English, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) ile-ife,Osun State.
He is the founder of Newstrack platform; a campus reporter/trainee of Premium Times Centre for Investigative Journalism; and currently the PRO of National Association of Nigerian Campus Editors.
He has won some awards which included Winner ACJOAU award of newcomer 2015/2016,Award of Outstanding Performance at Nigeria Internet Business Conference (NIBC)2017, Winner Nigerian Universities Merit Award(NUMA)of Best Campus journalist 2017. Some of his writings have been published in www.premiumtimesng.com
Title of Entry: Nigerian police officers caught on camera taking bribe
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OLUFEMI Alfred – Investigative Journalist
OAU Ife
Born on September 3, 1998, Olufemi Alfred is a student of Department of English language,Obafemi Awolowo University and member of Association of Campus Journalists and held the position of Editor-in-chief, OAU KilonShele news.
He has won some awards which included winner of the editor and campus journalist of the year categories of Youths Digest awards 2018, Winner News Editor category of Nigerian Universities Merit Award(NUMA) 2018. Some of his works have been published in www.premiumtimesng.com, www.campusreporter.ng
Title of Entry: SPECIAL REPORT: Kwara communities where pregnant women abandon health centres for herbalist, birth attendant
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MAHMUD Abdulsalam – Upcoming Writer
FLAILAS Minna
Born August 30, 1992, Mahmud Abdulsalam is a student of Mass communication, Fati Lami Abubakar Institute of Legal and Administrative Studies(FLAILAS) in Minna, Niger State.
He is a student member of the Nigerian Union of Journalists(NUJ)Niger state Council. He was the chief editor of creative writers’ club(CWC) at FLAILAS. Some of his works have been published in www.thenationonlineng.com, www.dailytrust.com, www.leadership.ng
Title of Entry: 2019: Who Lifts The Decamping ‘Premiership’ Trophy?
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FATIMA Abbas – Social Media Influencer
UNIMAID Maiduguri
Born in the ancient city of Borno, Fatima Abbas Mohammed is currently an undergraduate student of Biology Education in the University of Maiduguri.
Working with the state government, she deploys her NGO Borno Young Entrepreneurship Foundation (@boyef_ngo) for advocacy for humanitarian interventions on the plight of IDPs and women and youth empowerment.
She is a social media influencer using her social media platforms, www.Facebook.com, www.Twitter.com and instagram for her campaigns.
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Emmanuel Ayamga – Sports Writer
GIJ, Ghana
Born on July 16,1994, Emmanuel Ayamga is a student of Communication from Ghana Institute Of Journalism(GIJ). He is a member of Ghana Journalists Association, GIJ Chapter. Some of his writings have been published in www.pulse.com.gh
Title of Entry: May 9 Disaster: Hearts, Kotoko and the rivalry that triggered Africa’s worst sporting tragedy
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MARYAM Abdullahi – Gender Equality and Campus Journalist
UDUS Sokoto
Born on October 24,1995, Maryam Abdullahi is a student of Modern European Languages and Linguistics,Usman Danfodiyo University(UDUS), Sokoto.
She is a columnist, staff writer and Head, Women In Focus
Desk at The News Digest Press, UDUS. She has won some awards which included Female Campus Journalist of the year,NACJ award, 2018, Winner Digest Award for Female Campus Journalists, 2018. Some of her writings have been published in www.saharareporters.com
Title of Entry: Gender Equality And The Funk Of Feminism
CJA FINALISTS 2019
Muneer Yaqub
Department-Microbiology
Institution- Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto.
Okerinmodun Faith Olusegun
Department-English Language
Institution-Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-ife, Osun State
Muhammad Fatima Zahra
Department- Mass Communication
Institution- IBB University, Lapai, Niger State
Uthman Samad
Department- English
Institution- Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-ife, Osun state
Akinremi Rebecca
Department- English
Institution- Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-ife, Osun state
Sulaiman Jamiu Abiodun
Department- Political Science
Institution- Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto
Ojuroungbe Sodiq
Department- Mass communication
Institution- Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta.
Semudara Omowumi Grace
Department- mass communications
Institution- Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko,Ondo state
Ibrahim Gaddafi Tanko
Department: Private and property law , Faculty of Law
Institution: Taraba State University
Okerinde Timothy Ayobami
Department- Broadcast Journalism
Institution: Lagos State University
Tomori Uriel
Department: Mass communications
Institution: University of Ilorin, Ilorin
Ikulajolu Adesola
Department- Mass communication
Institution- Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko,Ondo state.
Deborah Phillips
Department- Mass communications
Institution: Bayero University, Kano
Temitope Samuel Akinmoladun
Department-Urban and Regional Planning
Institution- Federal University Of Technology, Akure.
Efosa Taiwo
Department- Mass Communication
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