Abiodun Adeniyi, professor of communication at Baze University, Abuja, urged journalists to embrace fact-based reporting during Premium Times' Award Night held at Bon Hotel Octagon, Abuja, on Saturday. Speaking on the topic "Why Premium Times' Kind of Journalism Matters", Adeniyi emphasized objectivity, balance, and verification, warning against the rise of untrained individuals spreading unverified information. He described such actors as "information trafficers" and "communication technicians" who undermine journalism for personal gain. Adeniyi commended Premium Times for maintaining credibility and ethical standards despite operating in the digital space. Premium Times Editor-in-Chief Musikilu Mojeed, in his welcome address, said the organization has spent 15 years shaping Nigerian journalism through investigative stories on public officials' hidden assets, certificate forgery, agriculture, public policy, technology, and public safety. He acknowledged challenges including harassment of journalists and cyber attacks but stated the organization remains resilient.
Students training in journalism must prioritize verified reporting to navigate a field increasingly crowded with unqualified information spreaders. Those aspiring to media careers should focus on institutions that emphasize traditional journalistic ethics, as demonstrated by outlets like Premium Times.
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