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Roland Bayode

  • Editor, Content Creator, Election Observer, Climate Tracker, Freelance
Nigeria
As seen in: The Guardian (Nigeria), The Nation (Nigeria), Campus Reporter, NRTC, The Hope Newspaper
Covers:  Health, Climate Change, Governance, Development, Environment, Investigative Journalism, Public Health, Sport, Disability Reporting, Public Policy
Doesn't Cover: Beauty
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How Varsity Students are Changing Society Narratives About People With Disabilities

How Varsity Students are Changing Society Narratives About People With Disabilities

DUNCES AN’ MAGGOTS — After the death of his father in 2012, Nwaji Uche Fidelis who is the second born in a family of five felt he had to assist his mum and the family, so he took up the responsibility.
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LightRay Media - Ignite the mind.

LightRay Media - Ignite the mind.

lightraymedia.org — Broadcasting CEO President LightRay Media COVID-19 Creative writing cultism Distortion Ejiro Umukoro Eugenia Abu FRLP Investigative Journalism Journalism Lady E LightRay Media Media Career Development Training Mentoring Motunrayo Alaka Pen Pushers REWON Student Journos in Nigeria Training Training for Students in Nigeria WSCIJ youth
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Ten Fake News that Fueled Ethnic Violence in the Southwest

Ten Fake News that Fueled Ethnic Violence in the Southwest

Campus Reporter — Several incidents of fake news have fuelled ethnic feuds in the Yoruba-dominated part of the country. This report will attempt to highlight some of them. Oyo: Controversy On Fatai Aborede's Death In late December 2020, one Fatai Aborode was reportedly killed by suspected herdsmen near his farm along Apodun village in Oyo State.
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Osibanjo urges youths to join politics

Osibanjo urges youths to join politics

newsroundtheclock.com — Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo (SAN) has urged Nigerian youths to join politics to make a difference in the country. The Vice president stated this in Abuja, at a virtual forum where he interacted with Nigerian Fellows of the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders.
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NRTC Political Roundup

NRTC Political Roundup

newsroundtheclock.com — For this week's political roundup, I will start in Ekiti State where the Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has warned against violence during the governorship election, which is expected to hold in July 2022. While delivering the state of the state address at the hallowed chambers of the State House, as part of activities marking the third anniversary of his administration.
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NRTC Business Potpourri

NRTC Business Potpourri

newsroundtheclock.com — In this week's NRTC Business Potpourri, Roland Bayode gives a quick round up of the trending business news in Nigeria. A member of the House of Representatives, Olufemi Fakeye has called on the Federal Government to tax self-employed Nigerians as they allegedly earn lots of money.
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Dele Giwa: Nigerian Press still in shackles, 35 years after | The Hope Newspaper

Dele Giwa: Nigerian Press still in shackles, 35 years after | The Hope Newspaper

The Hope Newspaper — Adekola Afolabi, Fisayo Akinduro, Saheed Ibrahim & Roland Bayode | As tomorrow marks the 35th memorial of the gruesome assassination of Dele Giwa, veteran journalists have declared that it is not yet uhuru on press freedom for media practitioners in Nigeria. The veterans, who spoke in separate interviews with The Hope concluded that 35 years [...]
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NRTC Political Roundup

NRTC Political Roundup

newsroundtheclock.com — Roland Bayode examines Nigeria's political landscape and brings us highlights from the last couple of weeks. Northern governors slam southern colleagues ahead of 2023 election The Northern States Governors' Forum held an emergency meeting on Monday, 27th of September in Kaduna State.
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NRTC Business Pot​pour​ri

NRTC Business Pot​pour​ri

newsroundtheclock.com — Roland Bayode brings us a highlight of the recent goings-on within Nigeria's business sector. One million jobs saved, prevented the closure of 150,000 SME's - Osinbajo The Vice President of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has said that the present regime saved over one million jobs.
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Deji of Akure begins annual leave

Deji of Akure begins annual leave

newsroundtheclock.com — The Deji of Akure, HRM Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi, has begun his traditional Ulefunta Festival annual leave. The festival is a historical and cultural fiesta in Akure. The Chief Press Secretary to the traditional ruler, Micheal Adeyeye, made this known to journalists at the palace on Wednesday.
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AAUA VC bags Pillar of Education award

AAUA VC bags Pillar of Education award

newsroundtheclock.com — The Vice Chancellor of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko (AAUA), Prof. Olugbenga Ige, has yet again attained another remarkable feat after he was conferred with the Pillar of Education Award for the year 2020 in Ondo State.
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Akeredolu appoints Deji of Akure Chairman, Council of Obas

Akeredolu appoints Deji of Akure Chairman, Council of Obas

newsroundtheclock.com — The Executive Governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, (SAN), has appointed His Royal Majesty, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi of Akure as the Chairman, Ondo State Council of Obas. This was contained in a press statement released by the Chief Press Secretary to the Ondo State Governor, Richard Olatunde.
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'Our experiences as student entrepreneurs' | The Hope Newspaper

'Our experiences as student entrepreneurs' | The Hope Newspaper

The Hope Newspaper — Roland Bayode | Student entrepreneurship has become a common thing among Nigerian students today which majority said became necessary to meet some financial obligations since their parents can not make everything available for them. However, combining academics with entrepreneurship has been the issue that they have to cope with.
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Students pin reluctance to call for scripts on intimidation | The Hope Newspaper

Students pin reluctance to call for scripts on intimidation | The Hope Newspaper

The Hope Newspaper — By Roland Bayode | Nigerian students have attributed their reluctance to call for examination scripts on campuses to intimidations from lecturers. A part 3 student of Agricultural and Environmental Engineering at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife; Gbolahan Latinwo said students don't make this demand because they believe lecturers will mark their faces and do what it [...]
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Food security: Experts seek youths involvement in agric | The Hope Newspaper

Food security: Experts seek youths involvement in agric | The Hope Newspaper

The Hope Newspaper — By Roland Bayode & Oluwatosin Adeeyo | Agriculture and Environmental experts have called on Nigerian Youths to be actively involved in addressing the lingering food insecurity in the country, especially in the South West . They noted that the task to provide food lies in the hands of youths in the country.
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Education Na Scam: A 'Woke' Phrase Of The Nigerian Youth

Education Na Scam: A 'Woke' Phrase Of The Nigerian Youth

newsroundtheclock.com — Over the years, Nigerian youth and the entirety of the populace have adopted the phrase 'education na scam' as a slang for daily use. In typical Naija style, a phrase whose roots have now become obscure, appears to have come to stay!
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"Plateau Killing Was A Case Of Mistaken Identity," - Governor Akeredolu

"Plateau Killing Was A Case Of Mistaken Identity," - Governor Akeredolu

Campus Reporter — The Executive Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN), has reacted to the tragic bloodbath that occurred in Plateau on Saturday, saying it was a case of mistaken identity and the people should desist from reprisal. Akeredolu addressed this issue after indigenes of Ondo State were reportedly victims of the awful onslaught.
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Return lost souls to God, Christians charged | The Hope Newspaper

Return lost souls to God, Christians charged | The Hope Newspaper

The Hope Newspaper — Bukola Olamona & Roland Bayode | Christians have been called to bear fruits by bringing lost souls to God as the primary assignment God gave his children. Sup Evangelist Oluwafemi Adakeja made the call during the 16th Adult Harvest thanksgiving Service of the Celestial Church of Christ, Soldiers of Christ Parish, behind Seebi Akure.
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Politicians React to Akeredolu's Victory

Politicians React to Akeredolu's Victory

newsroundtheclock.com — Politicians in Nigeria are reacting to the victory of Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, at the Supreme Court in Abuja. Four judges on Wednesday, upheld Mr Akeredolu's victory against the dissenting judgement of three other justices. The dismissal by the court, brings an end to the saga that ensued after the October 2020 Ondo governorship election.
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Akeredolu's Victory: Buhari, Sanwo-Olu, Jegede, And Others React

Akeredolu's Victory: Buhari, Sanwo-Olu, Jegede, And Others React

Campus Reporter — The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari, has congratulated Governor Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu of Ondo State after the Supreme Court's verdict proclaiming Akeredolu's victory over Eyitayo Jegede SAN of the PDP. Buhari also urged the Sunshine State Governor and other elected leaders of the All Progressives Congress to prioritise the citizens in their developmental projects.
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Stakeholders counsel Buhari on secession agitations | The Hope Newspaper

Stakeholders counsel Buhari on secession agitations | The Hope Newspaper

The Hope Newspaper — By Roland Bayode | Stakeholders and political analysts have expressed their thought on the current agitations for a Yoruba Nation led by Chief Sunday Adeyemo aka Sunday Igboho and Nnamdi Kanu of the IPOB, providing possible solutions to end the crisis and clash between them and the Government.
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Sanwo-Olu Wins Vanguard Personality Of The Year

Sanwo-Olu Wins Vanguard Personality Of The Year

newsroundtheclock.com — The executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu received the prestigious Vanguard Personality of the Year Award. He received the award last Saturday. The venue erupted into a spree of cheer and chatter as attendees and other award recipients hailed the Governor on his well-deserved award.
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Hotels Lodging Yahoo Boys Liable For Prosecution―EFCC

Hotels Lodging Yahoo Boys Liable For Prosecution―EFCC

Campus Reporter — The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said that any hotel that welcomes Yahoo Boys to lodge into their hotels could be arraigned for allowing their hotel to be used to perpetrate cybercrimes. This message was gathered from the EFCC Facebook page as it reacted to media reports that criticised the agency's undertaking at a hotel in the Lekki area of Lagos State.
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A Celebration Of 5 Nollywood Actors In Their Sixties

A Celebration Of 5 Nollywood Actors In Their Sixties

newsroundtheclock.com — The spotlight is on five Nollywood actors in their sixties, going strong and with no sign of letting up. The Nigerian movie industry has come a long way. According to the Nigerian Film and Videos Censors Board (NFVCB), the sector employs about one million people.
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