The Philippines-based news website Rappler is the recipient of the 2018 Free Media Pioneer award in recognition of the site’s innovative approach to journalism and audience engagement as well as its determination to hold authorities accountable despite aggressive attacks on its operations.
The media as an important tool in influencing development and change cannot be under estimated.
Another radio station, Sparkling FM 92.
Reach FM and Television, another addition to the media made its debut in Imo State amidst splendor.
46 journalists worldwide lost their lives since last May in targeted attacks.
With less than one year to the 2019 elections, Nigerian media space is heating up as hate speeches among politicians and their supporters is taking a skyward move.
The BBC has kick-started its services in Yoruba, Igbo and pidgin.