GOCOP to institute Dotun Oladipo prize for online journalism - ITREALMS

The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has announced plans to establish the Dotun Oladipo Prize for Online Journalism to honor the enduring legacy of its former president, reports ITREALMS.

GOCOP Deputy President, Olumide Iyanda, unveiled the initiative on Thursday during the service of songs held for the late publisher at the Regal Hall of the Daystar Christian Centre in Oregun, Lagos.

GOCOP mourns former president, Dotun Oladipo - ITREALMS

The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has expressed profound sadness over the sudden death of its former President and publisher of The Eagle Online, Dotun Oladipo, reports ITREALMS.

Oladipo passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at the age of 56. He served as GOCOP President from 2017 to 2021, after serving as pioneer Secretary General and emerged as a foundational pillar who helped shape the Guild and anchor its early institutional growth.

GOCOP condoles with NextEdition publisher, Victoria Ibanga, over husband's death - ITREALMS

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The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has expressed deep condolences to one of its prominent members and Publisher of NextEdition, Mrs. Victoria Ibanga, following the sad passing of her husband, reports ITREALMS.

The umbrella body of corporate online publishers in Nigeria conveyed its sympathy through an official condolence letter jointly signed by the GOCOP President, Mr. Danlami Nmodu, and the General Secretary, Mr. Sufuyan Ojeifo.

GOCOP condoles emeritus president, Agbo over mother’s passage to glory - ITREALMS

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The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has expressed its profound sadness and heartfelt condolences to its Emeritus President and current Enugu State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Dr. Malachy Agbo, following the transition of his mother, Mrs. Laurita Nwakaego Agbo (née Ortuanya), reports ITREALMS.

The matriarch passed away at the Niger Foundation Hospital, Enugu, on Friday, May 8, 2026, after a brief illness.

GOCOP mourns veteran journalist Yakubu Mohammed - ITREALMS

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The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has condoled with the family, colleagues, and associates of the veteran journalist and co-founder of Newswatch magazine, Mr. Yakubu Mohammed, who passed away at the age of 75, reports ITREALMS.

GOCOP described his death as a monumental loss to the Nigerian media industry and the nation, noting that Mohammed stood out as one of the foremost practitioners of modern investigative journalism.

GOCOP condoles with former president, Maureen Chigbo, on death of her sister - ITREALMS

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The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has expressed its condolences to its immediate past president and the publisher of Realnews, Ms. Maureen Chigbo, on the death of her sister, Barrister Nwamaka Mediatrix Chigbo, reports ITREALMS.

Barrister Chigbo was murdered by kidnappers in Abuja on January 5, 2026.

GOCOP, IPC sign MoU to advance inclusive reporting of gender issues in democratic process - ITREALMS

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The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) and the International Press Centre (IPC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote inclusive reporting of gender issues in Nigeria's democratic and electoral process, reports ITREALMS.

This partnership, signed on November 3, 2025, aims to ensure women and minority groups, such as Persons With Disabilities (PWDs), have a platform to participate in politics and governance.

Danlami Nmodu emerges GOCOP president, takes over from Chigbo - ITREALMS

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... As GOCOP inaugurates new executive committee

The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has inaugurated a new executive committee after a keenly contested election in Lagos, reports ITREALMS.

The new EXCO is headed by Danlami Nmodu, mni, as President. Other officers include Mr. Olumide Iyanda, Deputy President; Mr. Sufuyan Ojeifo, General Secretary; Mr. Akeem Oyetunji, Deputy General Secretary; Ms. Ngozi Onyeakusi, Treasurer, Mr. Moses Ebosele, Financial Secretary; and Ms. Kemi Yesufu as Publicity Secretary.

GOCOP 2025: All is now set for annual conference - ITREALMS

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All is now set for the 2025 Annual Conference of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP), scheduled to hold at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja GRA, Lagos, reports ITREALMS.

The ninth edition of the GOCOP Annual Conference will focus on the theme: “Reconciling Campaign Promises with Governance Realities: Challenges and Prospects.”

TETFund chair, Aminu Bello Masari to keynote GOCOP’s 9th annual confab - ITREALMS

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A former Speaker of the House of Representatives and immediate past Governor of Katsina State, Rt. Hon. Aminu Bello Masari, will deliver the keynote address at the 2025 Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) annual conference, reports ITREALMS.

The confab is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos.

GOCOP 2025 annual conference gets October 9th date - ITREALMS

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The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has announced that its 2025 annual conference will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos.

The conference, which is the ninth edition, is themed: Reconciling Campaign Promises with Governance Realities: Challenges and Prospects.

Becoming GOCOP: The story, by Ken Ugbechie - ITREALMS

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The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP), the holy grail of online publishing in Nigeria, has told its own story. A privilege. Not many associations live to etch their story on the boulders of history. GOCOP is the foremost body of online publishers in Nigeria. And it has just told its story. A story that drips with courage, will, vision and tenacity.

The story of GOCOP has been captured in a book aptly titled, NIGERIA MEDIA RENAISSANCE: GOCOP Perspectives on Online Publishing. The book is a zesty, front-row compendium of the metamorphosis of online publishing in Nigeria rendered in racy prose by media gladiators who are all members of GOCOP. It was unveiled on June 17, in Abuja, at a gathering of eagles and stars in the Nigerian journalism firmament. 

Literary Milestone: Information Minister, NIPR President, and Others Congratulate GOCOP on book - ITREALMS

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The Minister of Information, Alhaji Mohammed Idris; former minister of information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed; Dr. Ike Neliaku, President of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) and others have commended the
Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) on the launch of its maiden book, "Nigeria Media Renaissance: GOCOP Perspectives on Online Publishing."

The book was unveiled in Abuja on Tuesday as a key highlight of a fundraiser for GOCOP Media Centre, witnessed by an array of distinguished guests.

Book presentation: GOCOP to sanitize online journalism, set standards - ITREALMS

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The President of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP), Ms. Maureen Chigbo, has stated that the organization's primary objective is to sanitize the online media space and establish standards for the industry. 

Speaking at the launch of GOCOP's maiden publication, "Nigeria Media Renaissance: GOCOP Perspectives on Online Publishing," and a fundraising event for the GOCOP Media Center in Abuja, Chigbo emphasized the need for collaboration with stakeholders to achieve this goal.

GOCOP Book: Neliaku, NIPR president to review 'Nigeria Media Renaissance: GOCOP Perspectives on Online Publishing'

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The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has disclosed that Dr. Ike Neliaku, President of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), would review the organisation's upcoming book on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, reports ITREALMS.

Confirming this, GOCOP President, Maureen Chigbo, said, the book, titled "Nigeria Media Renaissance: GOCOP Perspectives on Online Publishing," would be presented at an event chaired by Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris Malagi.

MIM, Information Minister to chair GOCOP book launch @Abuja - ITREALMS

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The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, is to chair the public presentation of the book Nigeria Media Renaissance: GOCOP Perspective on Online Publishing, a publication of Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP), scheduled for 110am on Tuesday June 17, 2025 at the Continental Hotel, Abuja, reports ITREALMS.

President of GOCOP, Maureen Chigbo, who confirmed this development said the book presentation will be graced by eminent personalities from all walks of life, including government officials, captains of industry, media practitioners and other professionals, representatives of international organisations, directors of non-governmental organisations, among others.

GOCOP congratulates member, Femi Soneye over NIPR spokesperson of the year 2025 award - ITREALMS

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The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has extended its warmest congratulations to Mr. Femi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), on his prestigious win as the Spokesperson in the Oil and Gas Sector Award for 2025.

The award was given to him on Thursday, April 17 by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR).

GOCOP condoles Newdawnngr publisher, Abatan on wife's death - ITREALMS

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The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has commiserated with its member, Mr. Olatunde Abatan, publisher of Newdawn Online, over the passing of his beloved wife, Mrs. Desola Amoke Latifat Abatan (née Adewunmi), reports ITREALMS.

Mrs. Abatan died on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, after a brief illness.

GOCOP, Zenith Bank legal adviser pay tribute to Sundiata Post CEO's father, High Chief Amuchie - ITREALMS

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The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) and Mr. Mike Osilama, Legal Adviser, Zenith Bank Plc, have paid tribute to High Chief Emmanuel Ikonne Amuchie, the late father of Dr Max Amuchie, Chief Executive Officer of Sundiata Post Media Ltd and North Central Zonal Co-ordinator of GOCOP.

GOCOP, the umbrella body of professional journalists in Nigeria who are online publishers, said it was saddened to hear about the death of High Chief Amuchie.

GOCOP applauds Gov Okpebholo for appointing Edomaruse, SA, Int'l Development - ITREALMS

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The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has applauded Edo State governor, Mr. Monday Okpebholo for the appointment of Mr. Collins Edomaruse as his Special Adviser, International Development Partners (IDP), reports ITREALMS.

President of GOCOP and Publisher of RealNews Online, Ms Maureen Chigbo described Edomaruse’s appointment as a welcomed development.