The Nigerian Press: A Historical Perspective

The Book: The Nigerian Press: A Historical Perspective is the result of many years of teaching and research by the two authors who are both teachers at the Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State, Nigeria. It is an attempt to provide students, communication and history teachers, researchers and other interested persons with reading material in the area of the history of the press in Nigeria. The book covers some of the common areas and even those that have been ignored by other writers. It will no doubt be of immense benefit to all those who have the opportunity to read it.
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
DR. OGBITEN BRICKINS OGBEM is currently a Chief Lecturer in the Department of Mass Communication, Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State, Nigeria. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree (B.Sc Hons) in Mass Communication from the University of Lagos. He also has a Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree from the University of Benin and a Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing from the Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ). In addition, he holds a Master of Science (M.Sc) degree in Public Relations from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. He also has the Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) from the National Teachers' Institute, Kaduna, and M.Phil. (Mass Communication), Babcock University. Ogbemi has also been awarded a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Mass Communication (Public Relations and Advertizing) from Babcock University, Ilisan-Remo in Ogun State, Nigeria. He is the author of Decoder: A Glossary of Mass Communication and Marketing Terms, a co-author of Introduction to Mass Communication: A Modern Approach and a co-author of Scanner: A Compendium of Business Concepts, Community Journalism and Broadcasting: Grass-root approach to information dissemination. Other books that he coauthored include: Politics in Nigeria: Issues and Perspectives, Essentials of Marketing for Public Relations, Advertising: A Guide to Good Studentship and The Nigerian Press: A Historical Perspective and Public Relations: Principles, Practice and Management. He has also attended professional and academic conferences and has a lot of publications in reputable academic journals. He had a wide range of experience in journalism and public relations both in the public and private sectors before joining Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku. He is a member of the African Council for Communication Education (ACCE), Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) and the Association for the Promotion of Nigerian Languages (APNILAC).
ATAKE ODJUVWUEDERIE JOHN teaches The History of Politics in Nigeria as well as Citizenship Education at the Department of Arts and Humanities, School of General Studies, Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku. He is experienced and research oriented. He holds a Masters Degree in International Relations and Strategic Studies of the Lagos State University, Ojo. He has his first degree in History from the Delta State University, Abraka and he is an Associate Member of the Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered). His corporate research works include: Ordered Steps - a documentary on Holy Martyrs of Uganda Seminary, Effurun which celebrated its fortieth anniversary in 2007. Mosogar History Perspectives in Socio-Economic and Political Developments: Citizenship Education for Nigerians co-authored: Signals of Unity: A Documentary on Delta Broadcasting Service (in progress). He has attended both national and international conferences.