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DAME presents 18th edition with book and music <<==== click
The craft of informed commentary received a boost at the 18th presentation of the annual Diamond Awards for Media Excellence on Sunday, December 6 with the release of a new book, “Nigerian Columnists and their Craft.”
A groundbreaking work on the role, place and essence of column writing and columnists in Nigerian journalism, it is edited by Lanre Idowu, and has as contributors: Adidi Uyo, Mike Awoyinfa, Sunny Ojeagbase, Stanley Egbochuku, Dan Agbese, Emeka Izeze, Ben Lawrence, Tony Momoh, Felix Adenaike, Gbenga Omotoso, and Maxim Uzoatu. The 250 page book features the works of columnists across various generations from Ebenezer Williams to Mohammed Haruna, Doyin Abiola, Ochereome Nnana, Azu Ishiekwene, Reuben Abati etc. Dedicated to Alade Odunewu, it is the organisers’ gift to the profession in this 150th year of the Nigerian press.
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A Lifetime of Service <<==== click
Three elder statesmen were conferrd with the Lifetime Achievement awards at the December 6th DAME presentation. They are:
Chief Anthony Enahoro, 86, reputed to have been the youngest editor of a major Nigerian newspaper, having been named editor of the Southern Defender at 21 years in 1944. He also edited Daily Comet, Kano, 1945-49; and served as associate editor of the West African Pilot, 1949, before assuming the position of editor in chief of the Morning Star, 1950-53. As Minister for Home Affairs, Transport, Information and Midwest Affairs in the Western Region, he conceived, sold, and mid-wife the idea of an educational television to the government of Obafemi Awolowo.
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DAME holds 18th presentation Sunday, December 6 <<==== click
 Three lifetime awards and 24 prizes in journalism, broadcasting, and advertising will be given at the 18th Presentation of the annual Diamond Awards for Media Excellence (DAME) fixed for Sunday at the Oceanview Restaurant, Victoria Island, Lagos.
The lifetime awardees are Chief Anthony Enahoro, former federal information and culture commissioner, and midwife of Africa’s first television station; Alhaji Lateef Jakande, former managing director/editor-in-chief of ANN plc and one-time president of the International Press Institute; and Mallam Turi Muhammadu, former editor and managing director of the New Nigerian.
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Daily Trust endows DAME prize for Editorial Integrity <<==== click
Abuja-based Daily Trust has endowed a new prize for journalists with the Diamond Awards for Media Excellence. It is the Daily Trust prize for Editorial Integrity. The award will go to the journalist adjudged to have demonstrated uncommon acts of courage and ethical conduct in discharging professional duties in a particular year.
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DAME Set For Recognitions That Spur Productivity <<==== click
Trustees of the Diamond Awards for Media Excellence this month called for entries from radio, television, advertising and print journalists and organizations in 29 categories of DAME. This year’s Awards, the 18th edition, have in addition the Editorial Integrity category that aims to appreciate high ethical standards in Nigerian journalists.
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Replicating islands of hope and promise in Nigeria <<==== click
It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the 17th presentation of the Diamond Awards for Media Excellence on behalf of the Board of Trustees. This presentation is the latest in our annual ritual of recognising talent, rewarding diligence, honouring enterprise, and celebrating excellence in the media of public communications
DAME NAMES WINNERS <<==== click
Christopher Kolade, Ted Mukoro and Segun Olusola were present to receive their lifetime awards at the 17th presentation of the Diamond Awards for Media Excellence held Sunday, November 30 at the Sheraton Hotels and Towers, Ikeja
DAME recognizes more talents <<==== click
Twenty-eight media professionals and media organizations in Nigeria were on Sunday November 30, 2008 conferred with awards at the 17th Annual edition of Diamond Awards for Media Excellence (D.A.M.E.) in recognition of their outstanding works done in 2007. The event held at Sheraton Hotels & Towers, Ikeja was attended by mass media stakeholders and representatives of corporate organizations
D.A.M.E. Judges Retreat to Peninsula Resort <<==== click
The Judges for the 17th edition of Diamond Awards for Media Excellence (DAME) met last week at the Peninsula Resort, Ajah to finalise deliberations on this year’s award winners. Choosing an award winner of the prestigious D.A.M.E. is a matter for serious consideration by the seventeen-member panel of judges set up early last month to identify distinguished media works from all entries submitted
D.A.M.E. Extend Deadline for Entries <<==== click
The closing date for submission of entries into the 17th annual edition of Diamond Awards for Media Excellence has been extended to September 13th, 2008 by the D.A.M.E. Board of Trustees. By this action, opportunities have been given to more participants to grasp any of 33 prizes in the print, broadcast, and advertising categories that will be awarded to deserving media works done in the previous year
FRCN ENDOWS REPORTING PRIZE WITH D.A.M.E <<==== click
THE FEDERAL RADIO CORPORATION OF NIGERIA HAS ENDOWED IN PERPETUITY THE RADIO REPORTER OF THE YEAR PRIZE WITH THE DIAMOND AWARDS FOR MEDIA EXCELLENCE, D.A.M.E.
DAME RECOGNITION ALL THE WAY <<==== click
Twenty–four talented Nigerians were on Sunday,December 9, 2007, at the Ikeja Sheraton Hotels & Towers, conferred with media awards in recognition of outstanding works done at the 16th edition of the Diamond Awards for Media Excellence (DAME). They join 288 past recipients in the DAME Hall of FAME. The event was attended by mass media stakeholders and representatives of corporate organizations.
Journalists should take part in DAME and NMMA <<==== click
At 80, Hadj Alade Odunewu does not look his age. He carries on with such elegance in speech, in gait and in looks that he can pass for someone much younger. Allah-De, as he is fondly called by friends, associates and colleagues, has carved a niche for himself in the profession. At his age, he is very much abreast with developments and trends in journalism and still participates actively in journalism workshops, seminars and events.
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