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From Theory to Practice: My Journey into the Corporate World By Gbemisola Akinmade
As part of the requirements for a Bachelor of Science degree in Media and Communication Studies, students are expected to intern with industries or organizations relevant to their field. It’s a crucial step designed to help students channel their theoretical knowledge into real-world application.
Now heading into my final year, this marks my second internship placement. I completed my first at a reputable broadcast station. Despite the professional environment and high standards, the experience fell short of my expectations—likely because broadcast media isn’t where my passion lies. My interests have always leaned toward public relations and advertising—fields that thrive on strategic communication and creative messaging. Broadcast wasn’t my niche, and it showed; I struggled to feel truly connected to the work.
With that clarity, I became more intentional about where to apply for my second internship. I had my sights set on Noah’s Ark Communications, one of Nigeria’s leading advertising agencies. Fortunately, I secured a placement there—and it has been everything I hoped for and more.
On my first day, I arrived with a mix of excitement and anticipation. After checking in, I had to wait for a few hours, as the HR personnel were occupied with meetings. That downtime gave me the chance to observe my surroundings and soak in the agency’s atmosphere—modern, creative, and full of energy.
Eventually, we were taken through a series of onboarding sessions designed to introduce us to the company’s structure, culture, and workflow. Those sessions were eye-opening. I began to understand how the agency operates, learning things I hadn’t encountered in any classroom.
One of the most unique practices I noticed was their “first-name policy,” which encourages everyone—from interns to top executives—to address each other by their first names. It was a small detail, but one that spoke volumes about the company’s commitment to fostering openness and equality in the workplace.
I also discovered that Noah’s Ark is a hub of multiple agencies under one umbrella. There’s Integrated Indigo, the PR firm; Underdog Productions; Red Wolf, a digital marketing agency; and several others. This collaborative setup allows the organization to deliver a wide range of communication services, creating synergy across different media specialities.
Eventually, I was assigned to work at Red Wolf, where I joined the community and content management team. The experience so far has been both enlightening and enjoyable, offering firsthand insight into the fast-paced world of digital media. Every day brings something new, and I find myself increasingly engaged with the work.
I can only look forward to more growth, more learning, and more opportunities to contribute.
Looks like I’ve officially clocked in to the corporate world.
Akinmade is a Students’ President, Media and Communications Studies Department, Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti
Veteran Nollywood actor, Taiwo Adeshina, professionally known as Elegbeje Ado, is dead.
Elegbeje Ado who is also a pastor, died on Monday, June 29, 2026, after a brief illness.
He was 66.
The founder of Best of Nollywood Awards, Seun Oloketuyi, confirmed his passing in an Instagram post on Tuesday.
Oloketuyi wrote, “It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Pastor Taiwo Adeshina, a beloved Nollywood legend.
“Your remarkable contributions to Yoruba movie industry and the lives you touched will never be forgotten. May God grant you eternal rest and comfort your family, friends, and fans. Rest in peace, legend.”
TheGazelleNews, popular Lagos based online newspaper is set to honour the trio of Senator Ganiyu Olanrewaju Solomon, Asiwaju Olorunfumi Bashorun and Chief Waliu Ojuko for their contribution to democracy and governance in Nigeria.
Solomon, Bashorun and Ojuko will be honoured with the flagship award of the online newspaper, the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Annual Public Lecture and Award of the newspaper scheduled to hold on Wednesday, 15 July, 2026.
The lecture with the theme: Driving Grassroots Governance with Public-Private Partnership: The Gains, the Pains, the Prospects will be delivered by Chief Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication
According to a statement by the Chairperson of the Organising Committee for the event, Mrs Adetutu Audu-Adebisi, the Lifetime Achievement Award is the flagship award for politicians who have distinguished themselves and contribute immensely to the democracy and governance in the country.
”Our President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu won the maiden award in 2022 while the Chairman of the influential Governance Advisory Council (GAC), Prince Tajudeen Oluyole Olusi won it in 2024.
”This year we are honouring three distinguished Nigerians who have played major roles in governance and sustenance of democracy in the country,” Mrs Audu-Adebisi said.
Senator Ganiyu Olanrewaju Solomon popularly called GOS by many is a deeply rooted grassroots politician.
Senator Solomon has developed a political career that has made him a man of the people.
He was former Executive Chairman of Mushin Local Government, was a member of the House of Representatives between 2003 and 2007 where he represented Mushin Federal Constituency I.
Between 2007 and 2015, Senator Solomon represented Nigeria’s biggest Senatorial District, Lagos West where he rose to become the Minority Whip of the Upper Chamber.
A Rotarian, Solomon is very popular among the people particularly those at the grassroots.
Presently, he is a member of the very influential Governance Advisory Council (GAC) and is the APC Apex Leader for Mushin combining the two Federal and State Constituencies.
Elder Statesman, Asiwaju Reuben Olorunfumi Bashorun is the first Secretary to the State Government (SSG) when he served the administration of the late Lateef Kayode Jakande between 1979 and 1983.
A former banker and highly referred politician, Asiwaju Olorunfumi Bashorun was an active player in the aborted Third Republic.
A member of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Chief Bashorun was one of the leaders who contributed to the success of late MKO Abiola in the SDP presidential primary in Jos.
The Igbogbo-born politician was in the forefront of the struggle for the actualisation of the June 12 election.
Presently, he is a member of the GAC.
Chief Waliu Olajide Ojuko is a highly respected Awori politician.
Born in Ota, Ogun State, Chief Ojuko had a highly distinguished civil service life in both state and federal civil service in Lagos and Ogun states before venturing into politics.
He was a director at Gateway Hotels during the administration of late Chief Olabisi Onabanjo
He was Ogun state Secretary of the Social Democratic Party where he played key role in delivering Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola at the Jos Convention and his electoral victory alongside former Governor Olusegun Osoba.
He was Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperative & Tourism under Olusegun Osoba;
Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs under Senator Ibikunle Amosun; and
Senior Special Adviser Political Affairs under Gov. Dapo Abiodun
Chief Ojuko is the
Olotu of Ota Aworiland;
Balogun Ojokoro, Lagos;
President, Iganmode Club, Ota;
Member, Abeokuta Sports Club;
Member, Lagos Island Club; and
National President, Iganmode Grammar School Old Students Association
Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck has come under heavy fire after making a controversial claim about hip-hop.
The ‘Declan Rice’ crooner sparked fresh controversy after re-echoing Wizkid’s infamous claim that hip-hop music is no longer relevant.
While reacting to a list of Nigerian artists with the most monthly listeners on Spotify currently via X, Odumodublvck boldly declared, “Hip Hop is dead,” alluding to the conspicuous absence of Nigerian rappers from the list.
His post elicited mixed reactions, with many berating him for disrespecting the genre while arguing that hip-hop is still much relevant outside Nigeria.
Despite Nigeria having both veteran and thriving rappers, hip-hop artists are absent from the list of Nigerian artists with the most monthly listeners on Spotify currently, with singers occupying the entire top 10.
Burna Boy leads with 40.68 million listeners, closely followed by Tems with 40.64 million listeners.
Rema ranks number 3 with 29.43 million listeners, while Ayra Starr and Wizkid take the numbers 4 and 5 spots with 16.84 and 16.81 million listeners, respectively.
Omah Lay (11.24m), Davido (10.83m), CKay (10.71m), Fireboy DML (9.23m), and Asake (8.69m) complete the top 10.
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