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The Daily Times we wish for, but can’t have, by Azu Ishiekwene
AfricaAnniversaries of Daily Times and FRCN
Columnist Martins Oloja wrote an angry piece about the anniversaries of Daily Times and FRCN
The anniversaries were marked on June 1 for Daily Times and April for FRCN
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Key Takeaways
- FRCN is the legacy successor to the Nigerian Broadcasting Service (NBS)
- FRCN turned 75 years old in April
- Columnist Martins Oloja expressed anger in his piece about the anniversaries
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Why It Matters
The anniversaries of Daily Times and FRCN are significant milestones in Nigerian media history
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Timeline of this story
- Sep 11Vanguard News: The piece by columnist and former Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief of The Guardian, Martins Oloja, entitled “Why Should We Celebrate Daily
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