Premium Times' Olorunyomi Urges Journalists to Avoid Misnaming and Hate Speech in Conflict Reporting
Premium Times Academy launched a two‑day training on conflict‑sensitive reporting in Abuja on 22‑23 September 2026.
In Brief
- •Premium Times Academy launched a two‑day training on conflict‑sensitive reporting in Abuja on 22‑23 September 2026.
- •Dapo Olorunyomi warned that misnaming and hate‑filled language can fuel violence, displacement and family breakdown.
- •Speakers highlighted the need for contextual reporting, verification of AI‑generated content, and avoidance of ethnic profiling.
- •The session emphasized that journalists can help resolve conflict rather than exacerbate it.
- •Participants included reporters from across Nigeria’s media landscape.
Why It Matters
The briefing underscores how language choices in conflict coverage can transform narratives into weapons, potentially escalating violence and undermining social cohesion. By promoting precise terminology, contextual depth, and ethical standards, the training aims to reduce the risk of misinformation and hate‑speech‑driven unrest, thereby contributing to national stability and safer journalism practices.
Key Details
- Training Start Date
- 2026-09-22
- Training Duration
- 2 days
- Location
- Abuja, Nigeria
- Key Speakers
- Dapo Olorunyomi, Musikilu Mojeed, Dayo Aiyetan, Silas Jonathan
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