So.
I cannot sleep. And I didn't know why. Now I do.
It is because of these images of journalists sticking their mics in front of a victim battered DAYS AGO, who is still under 6weeks of a Ceaserean section. She needs a hospital, not a presser.
Her attacker appears unchallenged.
In the first place, as journalists, we owe it to this society, that even when the law fails, even when a governor and his wife endorse domestic violence by seeking reconciliation rather than medical and legal assessment - we owe it to victims to prioritise THEM, not their pain.
I'm disturbed that these images suggest:
No journalist reminded everybody that we are in the middle of #OrangeTheWorld globally. No journalist felt the need to reconsider this public, group-interviewing of a woman with scars still bright red on her face.
Clickbait kills empathy.
I sincerely want to know: do we need to go to some journalism class to know this is unfair, and possibly even abetting the perpetuator of a crime?
Isn't it clear?
She shouldn't even be standing, much less standing to the mics.
Where do we start to learn?
Nibo le ma ya si, bayi?

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More from @RGAMeyer

18 Nov
There's a reason I tell fellow 234 journalists to be very sure how far they will go for a story.
You'll sacrifice ur blood, possibly die& ur ghost will see tweets like this.
There's absolutely no need to compare, because all true journos work as best they can with what they have
A typical 🇳🇬-n journo is working investigations with their hands tied.
Hardly will anyone offer u information, while often, information is thrown at those working with foreign media houses & its quick yes when they ask for interviews.
I know colleagues DENIED by officials&sources
Read 5 tweets
16 Nov
A teachable moment for us all, even journalists.
As my dad would say: 99% of success is preparation.
We journos are not musicians, but here's how to be prepared when quick turnaround opportunities come.
What do I do, that ensures I respond fast, and get jobs fast?
Issa thread 👇
1. Make versions of your bio+save it as an email draft.
I have three versions: 50, 100 and 150 words. Often, people need the bio to decide to send you an application link or consider you as a speaker.
This way, just type an email address and press send.
Then create a new draft.
2. Create cover letters for the types of jobs you know are associated with your field. For example, I have one for academic/research jobs, for journalism jobs, and for freelance jobs. When deadlines are tight, I simply add specifics and send. I refresh the words periodically.
Read 10 tweets
15 Nov
Erm...I know for a fact she has not just said, but is DOING a lot towards this issue.
Not everything is done on or for 234 Twitter o!
If you know, you know.
Those doing the work are not the ones you think are doing things.
Stop trying to study Kadaria becos una no go graduate!
These are various times when @KadariaAhmed has spoken up clearly on the issues.
No trolls should try to censor my senior colleague. Do your homework. Exhibit A 👇
She has always said mainstream press should not come under attack for the antics of bloggers.
She has also repeatedly said the press as a whole needs to self-regulate. Exhibit B 👇
Read 4 tweets
29 Oct
My personal academic creed is to never forget that technological and skill disparities that still exist in parts of Africa, and within demographics.
And to ensure my teaching methods are cognisant of the above.
This Zoom-era forces many are missing out. Here's how YOU can help:
Currently, the main gap through which learners (whether one-off webinars, conferences, etc) are slipping is your presentation.
I often speak to learners, not surveys but after class, on social media. The problems learners have (particularly Africans) are data and presentations.
1. First step is to factor in data costs in your planning of your event. We know the transition has been difficult for Africans dw.com/en/how-the-int…
2. If you did not or cannot, then the TIMING of your event must coincide with when ur main attendees have lower costs or access
Read 12 tweets
27 Oct
I take STRONG EXCEPTION to the wording of the pre-testimony oath for #SARS victims which says "I will be seriously dealt with..."
This text is extremely puerile but also subject to wide interpretation.
Not fair to victims!
@LagosSarsPanel pls change it
twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…
The @LagosSarsPanel has adjourned to 30 October 2020 at 10am.
Here are a few things I feel should be considered:
1. As stated above, the oath for victims/petitioners is puerile and also subject to extra-judicial interpretation. Please change it.
2. Audio quality and provision of microphones MUST IMPROVE.
Some panel members were whispering amongst themselves on adjournment dates and other matters without carrying others on the panel as well as us viewers along.
3. Get clear name cards& lighting so we can report accurately
Read 7 tweets
7 Sep
1. With all due respect Elder @liborous you got SEVERAL things wrong about what is happening in Germany about the embassy. Your piece about "Nigerians destroying Nigeria" neglected to say exactly what role Nigerians are playing in the German example.
Give everyone equal flogging
2. You said "passport appointments are not less than 6 months and DELIBERATELY MADE SO, to give room for touts stationed outside the embassy to fleece applicants of €100 each to gain entrance into the embassy or get an appointment date."
This is FALSE.
3. While @NigeriaBerlin has their own fault, your sources should've admitted that it is us Nigerians that approach any staff passing by, and even the Nigerian lady that sells jollof rice nearby, offering them bribes. To be seeking entry, means they had no appointment in 1st place
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