Akpabio mourns Dotun Oladipo, hails courageous journalist, digital media pioneer - ITREALMS

The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, GCON, has expressed profound sadness over the passing of veteran journalist and publisher of The Eagle Online, Mr. Dotun Oladipo, reports ITREALMS.

Describing his sudden death as a painful loss to both the Nigerian media landscape and the nation at large, Senator Akpabio acknowledged Oladipo’s trailblazing contributions to journalism, public discourse, and the institutional growth of digital publishing in Nigeria.

Tribute and Condolence Statement in Honour of Oladotun Samson Oladipo (1969-2026): Steadfast Ally, Professional brother and media titan - ITREALMS

​The DigitalSENSE Africa Team @ITREALMS Media Group expresses deep shock and heavy hearts as we mourn the passing of our dear colleague, brother, and veteran journalist, Oladotun Samson Oladipo.

​Dotun was far more than a celebrated publisher and former President of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP); he was a pillar of support and a dependable ally across the Nigerian media ecosystem.

Babangida, Osoba, Disu lead media elites to Lagos for Vanguard Book launch, alumni reunion - ITREALMS

Members of the Vanguard Media Alumni Association are set to celebrate four decades of impactful publishing with the formal public presentation of a milestone book chronicling 40 years of the “refreshingly different” newspaper, reports ITREALMS.

The organization, comprising former staff of Vanguard Media Limited, will on Wednesday, August 19, launch “The Vanguard Chronology: 40 Years of Nigeria’s Leading Tabloid” at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, starting at 10:00 AM.

CEMESO showcases AI fact-checking guide to boost media integrity in digital era - ITREALMS

The Centre for Media and Society (CEMESO) has released the AI Fact-Checking Tool Guide for Journalists and Fact-Checkers, a practical resource designed to help media professionals, researchers, and information integrity advocates responsibly integrate Artificial Intelligence into verification workflows, reports ITREALMS.

As misinformation and digital manipulation continue to proliferate across online platforms, the handbook demonstrates how AI technologies can accelerate research, detect synthetic or altered media, analyze viral narratives, and reinforce evidence-based journalism. However, the guide firmly establishes that AI tools must complement, rather than replace, human editorial oversight, critical thinking, and professional ethics.

Stakeholders unveil gender-sensitive media guidelines to drive inclusive election reporting in Nigeria - ITREALMS

Media professionals, editors, and democratic governance advocates have been presented with a practical framework aimed at transforming election coverage across Nigeria: the newly released Gender Sensitive Media Guidelines for Media Coverage of the Electoral Process in Nigeria, reports ITREALMS.

Developed to address the long-standing underrepresentation and stereotyping of women, persons with disabilities (PWDs), youth, and other historically marginalized groups, the comprehensive publication promotes ethical, balanced journalism designed to strengthen democratic participation and institutional accountability.