Curriculum Vitae 1

CURRICULUM VITAE 1. PERSONAL DATA: Surname: POPOOLA Other Names in full: Benjamin Olumuyiwa Date of Birth: 6th September, 1976 Place of Birth and State of OriginIbadan, Oyo State Nationality: Nigerian Religion & Denomination: Christianity, Anglican Permanent Postal/Contact Address: Lane 2, No 8, Bola Ige Ifesowapo Estate By De Haas Petrol Station, Ologuneru Off Ibadan-Eruwa Road Ologuneru Ibadan

Tel: 08034424452; 08088001822 E-mail:[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

2. EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED AND ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS OBTAINED WITH DATES:

INSTITUTION ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION DATE University of Ibadan, Doctor of Philosophy (Media and Cultural Studies) 2014 IbadanNigeria University of Lagos, Akoka Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Mass Communication 2002 Nigeria. with bestdepartmental performance. University of Nigeria, Nsukka Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Honours in Mass 1998 Communication with First Class Honours. IbadanGrammar School, WestAfricanSchool Certificate (WASC) Ordinary 1990 Molete, Ibadan. Level.

3. MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES: STATUS DATE PROFESSIONAL BODY Nigeria Institute of Public Relations Member 2006 (NIPR) NigeriaUnion Of Journalists (NUJ) Member 1998 African Council for Communication Member 2002 Education (ACCE) Conference of African Journalism Member 2009

Educators (CAJE) Forum of African Media Educators Member 2009 (FAME) World Journalism Education Member 2010 Council (WJEC) Association of Communication Member 2013 Scholars and Professionals of Nigeria (ACSPN)

4. DISTINCTIONS AND AWARDS: AWARD PURPOSE OF CONFERMENT AWARD DATE CONFERRER Teaching Having an excellent academic University of Lagos, May,2001 - Assistantship Pedigree for admission into the Master Nigeria May 2002 Award of Science (M.Sc.) programme of the Department of Mass communication, University of Lagos, Nigeria. Best Final Year Being the best overall student in the University of Nigeria, April, 1998 Student Award Faculty of Arts, University of Nigeria Nsukka Nsukka. Best Graduating Being the best graduating student in the University of Nigeria, April, 1998 Student Award Department of MassCommunication, Nsukka. University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

5. STATEMENT OF WORK EXPERIENCE: RANK/STATUS/DESIGN EMPLOYER JOB DESCRIPTION DATE ATION Professor Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, Lecturing, Research and April 2017 till Department of Communication and Administration date Media Studies. Senior Lecturer Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, Lecturing, Research and Oct 2011 –Oct, Department of Communication and Administration 2016 Media Studies. Senior Lecturer Lecturing, Research and Kwara State University, Administration (Sabbatical Appointment) Malete, Department of Mass Communicaiton Sept. 1, 2014 – Aug 31, 2015 Ajayi Crowther University, Lecturer 1 Oyo, Department of Lecturing, Scholarly Communication and Media Research, Departmental Studies. 2

Examination Officiating, Lecturer II Result Computation and Oct.2 2008 – Oct, 2011 other assigned administrative duties

Jan. 2007 – Oct. 2008 Lecturer II LeadCityUniversity, Ibadan. Lecturing, Research and Nov. 2005 – Department of Mass assigned administrative Feb. 2007 Communication and Media duties. Technology, Lecturer II The Polytechnic, Ibadan Lecturing, Examination Feb. 2002– Adeseun Ogundoyin Officiating, and other Oct. 2005 Teaching Assistant Campus, Eruwa Department assigned administrative of Mass Communication,. duties. Graduate Assistant Ahmadu Bello, University, Graduate Assistantship April 1999 – Zaria, Department of Mass March 2000 Communication, Reporter (Intern) Nigeria Television Reporting 1997 – 1998 Authority, (NTA), Ibadan

6. ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES IN HIGHER INSTITUTIONS DUTY POST ORGANISATION DATE

Head Department of Communication and January 6, 2017 till date Media Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, Ajayi Crowther University, (ACU) Oyo, Oyo State, OlfairegiN Acting Director Ajayi Crowther University Media February 1, 2016 till date Centre

Acting Head Department of Communication and January 1, 2012-December 31, 2013 Media Studies, Faculty of Social and Management Sciences, Ajayi Crowther University, (ACU) Oyo, Oyo State, OlfairegiN Chairman Ajayi Crowther University April 5, 2017 till date Ceremonials Olfeettimmoc

Member 1)Ajayi Crowther University January 6, 2017 till date Senate

2)Appointments and Promotions April 27, 2017 till date Committee of Ajayi Crowther 3

University Senate

3) Sports Committee of Ajayi Crowther University Senate April 27, 2017 till date

Ajayi Crowther University Senate January 1, 2012-December 31, 2013 Ceremonials Committee of Ajayi April 20, 2011 – December 31, 2013 Crowther University Senate Chairman Faculty of Social and Management March 2012 –September 2014 Sciences, ACU, Seminars Conferences and Research Olfeettimmoc Hall Master Diocese of Lagos (Male) Hostel, May 2011 – September 2014 ACU

Convener Ajayi Crowther University August 2011 –September 2014 Convocation Sub-Committee

on:Media and Publicity;

Ajayi Crowther University Member August 2009 –September 2014 Convocation Sub-Committees on;

(1) Photography and Video

Coverage;

(2) Publications

(3) Choir and Orchestra

Chairman: Faculty of Social and May 2010 – January, 2014 Managetment Sciences, Ajayi Examination Crowther University, Oyo Committee

Faculty Ajayi Crowther University May 2010 – August 2011 Representative Summer School Board Coordinator: Department of Communication and (1) March 2007 –January 1, 2012 (1)Examination, Media Studies, (2 &3) January 2008 – January 2012 (2)Student’s Industrial AjayiCrowtherUniversity, Oyo Work Experience Scheme (SIWES), (3) B.Sc.Research Project Editorial Adviser ACULIGHT Newspaper and ACU September,2007- September 2014 HERITAGE Magazine- the training publications of the Department of Communication and Media Studies, AjayiCrowtherUniversity, Oyo Secretary: Department of Mass March 2002 – Oct.2005 Communication, Adeseun (1) Finance Committee Ogundoyin Campus, Eruwa The (2)Admissions Committee (3)Publications Committee Polytechnic, OlfnadabI Editorial Adviser POLYRAYS Newspaper and June 2003- Oct. 2005 Magazine- the training publications of the Department of Mass Communication, Adeseun Ogundoyin Campus, Eruwa The Polytechnic, OlfnadabI

7. PUBLICATIONS:

(a) Books Already Published:

1. Popoola, B.O. (2016)Reporting and Newswriting: A Professional HandbookIbadan: Prudent Publishers; (161 pages)

2. Popoola, B.O. (2016)Public Relations: Fundamentals and Media CampaignsIbadan: Prudent Publishers; (150 pages)

3. Popoola, B.O. (2015) A Discourse on Personality-induced Conflicts in Nigeria’s Politics: The Media and their Narratives Ibadan: John Archers; (352 pages).

4. Isola, O. and Popoola, B.O. (2015) Journalism Practice and Terrorism in Nigeria: Issues, Trends and Techniques, Ibadan: John Archers; (306 pages); the book comprises 22 chapter contributions and I edited the following chapters therein: i, iii, vii, viii, ix, x, xiii, xv, xvii, xviii and xxii.

(b) Chapters in Books Already Published:

5 Okunna, C.S. and Popoola, B.O. (2017) “Role of the Media in Building the Culture of Peace”. In Pate and Oso (eds) Multiculturalism, Diversity and Reporting Conflicts in Nigeria. Ibadan: Evans Publishers Limited.

6 Popoola, B.O. (2015) “Terrorism in Nigeria: A Content Analysis of Boko Haram Activities”, in Communicating Peace and Conflict: Genres, Practices and Challenges in Nigeria, Ibadan: Book Builders, pp 190-199

7 Popoola, B.O. (2015) “Media and Terrorism: An Exposition of Relationship Drives” in Isola and Popoola (eds) Journalism Practice and Terrorism in Nigeria: Issues, Trends and Techniques, Ibadan: John Archers, pp 43-62

8 Popoola, B.O. (2015) “Conflict Sensitive Reportage of Terrorism in Nigeria: A Development Media Imperative” in Isola and Popoola (eds) Journalism Practice and Terrorism in Nigeria: Issues, Trends and Techniques, Ibadan: John Archers, pp 196-205

9 PopoolaB. O. and Azeez L.O.(2015) “Global Documentation on Press Freedom and the Safety of Journalists in Reporting Terrorism: The Imperatives of a Safety Mechanism for Journalists in Nigeria”, in Isola and Popoola (eds) Journalism Practice and Terrorism in Nigeria: Issues, Trends and Techniques, Ibadan: John Archers, pp 4-17

10 Popoola B.O. and Azeez L.O. (2015) “Contagion Effects of Journalists’ News Frames on People’s Perception of Social Realities: An Explanation of the Convergence of Journalism and Terrorism in Modern Society”, Isola and Popoola (eds) Journalism Practice and Terrorism in Nigeria: Issues, Trends and Techniques, Ibadan: John Archers, pp 63-77

11 Popoola, B.O. (2015) “Critical Issues in Building Capacity for Election Reporting in Nigeria”, in Albert, Ololajulo and Aremu (eds) Knowledge Economy and Nigeria’s National Security: Essays in Honour of Bahortun Seinde Arogbofa. Ibadan: John Archers Publishers Ltd., pp 85-98

12 Popoola, B.O.(2014) “Reporting Political Conflicts and Violence in Nigeria: A Shift of Paradigm, Specialized Reporting: A Global Trend in Media TrainingVol II, a publication of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Lagos State Council

13 Popoola, B.O (2010), “An Analysis of the Concepts, Assumptions and Propositions (CAP) of the Spiral of Silence Theory of Mass Communication”, in Stirling Horden Nigerian Encyclopedia of Media and Communication- Historical and Theoretical Perspectives, Ibadan: Stirling Horden (Nig) Ltd., Vol. 2, pp 91-100.

14 Popoola, B.O (2010), “The Uses and Gratifications Theory of Mass Communication: An Expository Discourse”, in Stirling Horden Nigerian Encyclopedia of Mass Media and Communication- Social Entrepreneurial Imperatives Ibadan: Stirling Horden Publishers (Nig) Ltd., Vol.3, pp 261-272.

15 Popoola, B.O (2008), “Creativity and Advertising Message Development, in Akinfeleye,(ed.) Mass Media and Society: A Multi-Perspective Approach, Lagos: Integrity Press Limited, PP 57-78

16 Popoola, B.O. (2009), “A Review of the Relationship Between Newspapers and Politico- Personal Conflict Reporting in Nigeria: A Heuristic Provocative Perspective”, presented at the Idowu Sobowale Conference on Media, Governance and Development in Africa, held at the Department of Mass Communication, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria, March 31 – April 2 2009 and cited in the Conference Book of Proceedings, PP 189-206.

17 Popoola, B.O. (2009), “Teaching Investigative Journalism and the PUNASOW Inclusion: Towards a Model Curriculum”, presented at the Conference of African Journalism Educators (CAJE), jointly organized and powered by the Department of Journalism, University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, and Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS), held at Sunnyside Park Hotel, Johannesburg, South Africa, Oct. 24-25, 2009, and cited in the Conference Book of Proceedings.

18 Popoola, B.O. (2007), “Public Relations and Advertising in the Process of Nigeria’s Development in the 21st Century: A Qualitative Governance and Economic Recovery Perspective”, presented at Ebenezer Soola Conference on Development Communication and Globalization, held at the University of Ibadan, October 19 – 20, 2007, and cited in Conference Book of Proceedings, pp. 334 – 341.

(d) Patents: 19 Popoola B.O.(2013) “Ajayi Crowther University: Raising Godly Intellectuals”, a Television Documentary on Ajayi Crowther University (ACU), personally scripted, directed and produced in 2017 as commissioned by the Management of Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, Oyo State, Nigeria

20 Okunna, C.S. and Popoola B.O. (2015), Handbook on Safety of Journalists in Nigeria. UNESCO / NUJ Nigeria: West Africa Regional Office (International; 50% contribution)

(e) Articles that have Already Appeared in Learned Journals:

21 Popoola, B.O.and Olatubosun A (2017) “Socially-responsible or Calumnious Campaigns in the Press: Perspectives on the Coverage of the 2013 Governorship Electioneering Campaigns in Anambra State Nigeria”, in Benin MEDIACOM Journal, No 10 pp 1-18

22 Popoola, B.O. and Azeez, L.A. (2016a) “New Media Use for Political Communication: A Research Agenda for Online Political Advertising in Nigeria. in NOVENA Journal of Communication. Vol I pp 1-19

23 Popoola, B.O. and Azeez, L.A. (2016b) “2015 Combative Presidential Campaigns of Goodluck Jonathan and Mohammadu Buhari in Selected Nigerian National Newspapers” in Review of Communication and Media Studies (RCMS). Vol 1 No 3, pp 22-42

24 Popoola, B.O. and Adegoke, R. (2016) “Political Rivalry Signification in Newspaper Reportage of the 2015 Presidential Elections” in International Journal of Media, Security & Development (IJMSD) Vol 2 No 1 pp 42-53

25 Popoola, B.O. and Ntukekpo S.S. (2016) “Political Conflicts in Nigeria’s Defunct Republics: Nigerian Press as Fourth Estate of Realm? UNILAG Communication Review. Vol. 7 No 3, pp 176-205

26 Popoola, B.O. (2015) “Reportage of the 2012 Gubernatorial Election Matters of Conflict in Ondo State, Nigeria: A Conflict Sensitive or Conflict-Inducing Press”, in Journal of Media Practice and Research Vol. 1. Pp. 52-73

27 Popoola, B.O. (2014) “Reportage of Rurality by the Nigerian Press: Perspectives on Domestic Communication for Development”, in IOSR Journal Of Humanities And Social Science (IOSR- JHSS) Volume 19, Issue 3, Ver. II , PP 76-98 e-ISSN: 2279-0837, p-ISSN: 2279-0845. www.iosrjournals.org

28 Popoola, B.O. (2014) “Content and Hermeneutical Analysis of Selected Newspapers’ Reportage of Environmental Issues in Nigeria, in IOSR Journal Of Humanities And Social Science (IOSR-JHSS) Volume 19, Issue 3, Ver. II , PP 137-165 e-ISSN: 2279-0837, p-ISSN: 2279-0845.www.iosrjournals.org

29 Popoola, B.O. (2014) “The Language Factor in Nigeria’s National Development: a Development Communication Perspective”, in IOSR Journal Of Humanities And Social Science (IOSR-JHSS) Volume 19, Issue 3, Ver.V , PP 84-91 e-ISSN: 2279-0837, p-ISSN: 2279-0845www.iosrjournals.org.

30 Popoola, B.O. (2014) “Social Responsibility: Reportage of Boko Haram Terrorism Activities in Nigeria”, in Journal of Media and Communication. Vol 6 (1), pp 25-44

31 Popoola, B.O. and Adeyeye T.C. (2014) “Internet Advertising and Service Subscription: A Study of University Undergraduates in Lagos State Nigeria”, in Journal of Development Administration Vol. 5, No.1 ISSN 2006-8484, pp 254-276

32 Popoola, B.O. (2014) “New Media Usage for Communication and Self Concept among Journalism and Mass Communication Students in Oyo State, Nigeria”, in Journal of New Media and Mass Communication. Vol. 26,ISSN 2224-3267 (Paper) ISSN (Online) 2224- 3275 www.iiste.org pp 22-34

33 Popoola, B.O. (2014) “Influence of Advertising Sex Appeal on the Pre and Post Consumption Behaviours of Consumers in Lagos State, Nigeria”, in Research on Humanities and Social Sciences Vol. 4, No.13, ISSN (Paper)2224-5766 ISSN (Online)2225-0484 (Online)www.iiste.org pp 37-50

34 Popoola, B.O. (2014) “Political Godfather-Son Conflict in South-Western Nigeria, 2004- 2006: The Role of the Press”, Journal of Mass Communication and Journalism Vol 4 (7) www.omicsgroup.orghttp://dx.doi.org/10.412/2165-7912.1000205

35 Popoola, B.O. (2014) “Journalistic Slanting of the Governor Chris Ngige and Chris UbaPebendal Political Conflict in South Eastern Nigeria”, Journal of Mass Communication and Journalism Vol 4 (9) www.omicsgroup.orghttp://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2165- 7912.1000218

36 Popoola, B.O (2013) “ A Review of Entry Requirements and Selection Procedures of Journalism Programmes in Nigeria”, in Journal of Communication and Media Research Vol.5 (1) pp 93-100

37 Popoola, B.O (2013) “Historical Study of the Indigenous Communication Systems among the Ibadan People of Nigeria Prior the Emergence of Mass Mediated Channels of Communication”, in AFRICA Journalism and Communication Review (AJCR), Vol. III, pp 47-56.

38 Popoola, B.O. (2012),”Newspaper Reportage of President Olusegun Obasanjo and Vice President AtikuAbubakar Politico-Personal Conflict in Nigeria,” in Journal of Media Sociology, Vol. 3, Nos 1-4.pp 106-160

39 Popoola, B.O (2012) “Television Programming for Development: A Study of the Impact of ‘Sunrise’ a Television magazine Programme of Channels Television on the Audience”, in JOCMAS – Journal of Communications, Media and Society, Vol.2, (1) pp 20-47

40 Popoola, B.O (2011)“Perspectives on Public Relations and Advertising in the Process of Nigeria’s Development”, in African Journal of International Affairs and Development, Vol. 15 (1) pp 1-17

41 Popoola, B.O .(2011) “Influence of Newspaper Ownership Identity on Readership among Residents of Ibadan, Nigeria” in Journal of Communication and Media Research, Vol. 3 No. 2 pp 119-130

42 Ayodabo, J.O. and Popoola, B.O. (2009), “The English Language in Nigeria: Issues of Competence and Acceptability in Newspaper Reporting”, in Lagos Journal of HumanitiesVol. 5, pp 107-121

43 Popoola, B.O. (2009), “Politico-Personal Conflict Reporting in the Nigerian Press”, in Journal of Media and Communication, Vol. 2, pp 104-120

44 Popoola, B.O. (2008), “Journalism, democracy, stability and national integration in Nigeria” Journal of Media and Communication, Vol. 1 No. 1. Pp42-50

45 Popoola, B.O (2007), “Newspaper Contents Report Programme in the Broadcast Media: Implications for Newspaper Readership and Circulation in Nigeria”, in Babcock Journal of Mass Communication, Vol. 3 pp 110-123

46 Popoola, B.O. (2007), “An Exposition of Mass Communication Obstacles in Nigeria; a Lasswellian Model Diagnosis Approach” in Quill Pen: A Journal of Communication, Issues and Events, Vol. 6. Pp 119-129

(f) Articles and Chapters in Books Already Accepted for Publication:

47 Popoola, B.O. (forthcoming) “Outdoor Political Advertising Creativity: The Necessities” in Daramola and Tejumaiye (eds) Issues and Trends in Outdoor Advertising in Nigeria, Lagos: Unilag Press.

48 Popoola, B.O. (forthcoming) “Outdoor Advertising for Political Marketing: An Advocacy” in Daramola and Tejumaiye (eds) Issues and Trends in Outdoor Advertising in Nigeria, Lagos: Unilag Press.

Technical Reports and Monographs:

49 Popoola, B.O (2009), “Teaching Investigative Journalism and the PUNASOW Inclusion: Towards a Model Curriculum”,in Focus on FAME, an RJR Special Feature, Rhodes Journalism Review (Rhodes Journalism Review is a Journal of the School of Journalism and Media Studies, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa)

8. CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS ATTENDED

(1) A Three- Day Workshop on Teaching Skills and Methodologies, organized by The Polytechnic, Ibadan, May 21-24 2002, held at the Main Auditorium, The Polytechnic, Ibadan Main Campus.

(2) Ebenezer Soola Conference on Communication, held at the University of Ibadan, October 19-20, 2007

(3) Capacity Building Training Workshop on Mediation, Negotiation and Early Warning Systems, organized by the Peace and Conflicts Studies Programme, Institute of African Studies, University of Ibadan, Nigeria, June 9 – 13,2008.

(4) A Two-Day Workshopon Concept of Information Gathering and Dissemination, organized by Oyo State Local Government Service Commission for Information Officers in the 33 Local Government Councils in the State, October 22, 2008.

(5) National Conference on Communication organized by Stirling Horden Publishers Limited, October 21-22, 2008, at the Conference Centre, University of Ibadan.

(6) Workshop on Trans-Disciplinary Methods in Social Science Research, organized by the Institute of African Studies, University of Ibadan, Nigeria, March 10, 2009.

(7) Idowu Sobowale Conference on Media, Governance and Development in Africa, organized by the Department of Mass Communication, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago- Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria, March 31 – April 2 2009.

(8) 2009 Highway Africa Conference of Journalists and Journalism Educators organized and hosted by the School of Journalism and Media Studies, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa, September 6-8, 2009.

(9) World Journalism Congress Africa- Regional Preparatory Colloquium organized and hosted by the School of Journalism and Media Studies, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa, September 9, 2009.

(10) Conference of African Journalism Educators (CAJE), jointly organized and powered by the Department of Journalism, University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa and Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS), held at Sunnyside Park Hotel, Johannesburg, South Africa, Oct. 24-25, 2009.

(11) Power Reporting 2009: The African Investigative Journalism Conference, jointly organized by the Department of Journalism, University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa, and Forum of African Investigative Reporters (FAIR), held at Education Campus,University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa, Oct. 26-29.

(12) 14th Highway Africa Conference of Journalists and Journalism Educators organized and hosted by the School of Journalism and Media Studies, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa, July 3-5, 2010. 10

(13) 2010 World Journalism Education Congress, hosted by the School of Journalism and Media Studies, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa, July 5-7, 2010.

(14) The 2nd Sobowale International Conference on 150 Years of Journalism in Africa held at Caleb University, Imota, Lagos State, Nigeria, May 10-13, 2011.

(15) The Nwuneli Conference on Development Communication, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria, July 3-5, 2011

(16) The 14th African Council on Communication Education (ACCE) Conference, held at the Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria, October 12-14, 2011.

(17) The 15th African Council on Communication Education (ACCE) Conference, held at the Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State, Nigeria, November 4-6, 2012

(18) 2nd National Conference on Mass Media and Communication in Nation Building in Nigeria, convened by Stirling-Horden Publishers Limited, and held at the Emmanuel Alayande Teacher Resource Centre, Ibadan, Nigeria, November 26-28, 2012

(19) The 2nd Ebenezer Soola Conference on Development Communication, New Media and Human Development, held at Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, April 17-20, 2013

(20) The 2013 World Press Freedom Day Workshop, organized, powered and sponsored by the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), held at Rockview Hotel, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), May 2-3, 2013

(21) The 16th African Council on Communication Education (ACCE) Conference, held at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, March 9-12, 2014

(22) The 2014 World Press Freedom Day Lecture and Symposium, organized by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) National Secretariat, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and powered by the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), held at Sheraton Hotel, Abuja, FCT, May 3, 2014

(23) The Leadership and Peace Conference, organized by the Institute of African Studies (IAS), Peace and Conflict Studies Programme, University of Ibadan (UI), in collaboration with Centre for Human Security, Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta, Nigeria, held at the IAS, UI, June 9-11, 2014

(24) The 2014 Annual Conference of Department of Sociology, University of Lagos (UNILAG) in collaboration with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), held at the Faculty of Social Sciences, UNILAG, Friday 22nd to Saturday 23rd August

(25) The Inaugural Conference of the Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals (ACSPN) of Nigeria, Held at the Reiz Continental Hotel, Abuja, Nigeria, Wednesday 3rd to Thursday 4th September.

(26) Power Reporting 2014: the African Investigative Journalism Conference, jointly organized by the Department of Journalism, University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa, and Forum of African Investigative Reporters (FAIR), held atUniversity of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa, Nov.3-5.

(27) Teaching Business Journalism Workshop organized and powered by the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) Media, Sub Saharan Africa held at University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa, November 6, 2014

(28) The 2nd Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals (ACSPN) of Nigeria Conference, held at the Africa Sun Amber Residence, Ikeja GRA, Lagos, Nigeria, Wednesday 3rd to Thursday 4th September, 2015

(29) Maiden Conference of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), University of Port- Harcourt (UNIPORT) Chapel, organized in collaboration with the Department of Linguistics and Communication Studies, UNIPORT, Wednesday 26th to Friday 28th August 2015.

(30) The 17th Annual Conference/AGM of the African Council for Communication Education (ACCE) tagged: Communication, Language and the 2015 Elections; held at International Conference Centre, University of Calabar, Nigeria, October 20-23, 2015.

(31) The 3rd Idowu Sobowale International Conference, entitled- Globalization, Media Entertainment and National Development; held at African Leadership Development Centre, Covenant University, Otta, Ogun State, Nigeria. October 27-28, 2015.

(32) International Workshop on Safety of Journalists organized by the Department of Mass Communication, Nnamdi Azikwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, and UNIZIK 93.1 FM, in collaboration with UNESCO, West African Regional Office, Abuja, Nigeria; held on 2nd March, 2016 at the Chinyere Stella Okunna Auditorium, Department of Mass Communication, UNIZIK.

(33) International Workshop on Business and Economics Journalism, organized, sponsored and powered by the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) Media, Sub Saharan Africa held at the Aga Khan Graduate School of Media and Communications, Nairobi, Kenya, March 14 -16, 2016.

(34) 3rd Inaugural Conference of the Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals of Nigeria, (ACSPN), held at Renaissance Hotel, Wuse, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, August 30, 2016 to September 2, 2016.

(35) The 18th Annual Conference/AGM of the African Council for Communication Education (ACCE) tagged: Communication and Economic Development; held at the Ebitimi Banigo Auditorium,University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria, October 25-28, 2016.

(9) CONFERENCE AND WORKSHOP PAPERS PRESENTED

1 Popoola, B.O. (2016) “Development-Enabling Media in the Economic and Political Contexts: Towards a Reconstructed Role for the Nigerian Media”. Presented at the 18th Annual Conference/AGM of the African Council for Communication Education (ACCE) tagged: Communication and Economic Development; held at the Ebitimi Banigo Auditorium, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria, October 25-28, 2016.

2 Okuuna, C.S. and Popoola, B.O. (2016) “Role of the Media in Building Culture of Peace” Paper Delivered at the 3rd Inaugural Conference of the Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals of Nigeria, (ACSPN), held at Renaissance Hotel, Wuse, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, August 30, 2016 to September 2, 2016.

3 Popoola, B.O. (2016) “Safety of Journalists in Nigeria: What Role for Stakeholders?” presented at a 1-day International Workshop on Safety of Journalists, organized by Department of Mass Communication, Nnamdi Azikwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, and UNIZIK 93.1 FM, in collaboration with UNESCO, West African Regional Office, Abuja, Nigeria; held on 2nd March, 2016 at the Chinyere Stella Okunna Auditorium, Department of Mass Communication, UNIZIK.

4 Popoola, B.O. (2015) “Political Rivalry Signification in Newspaper Reportage of the 2015 Presidential Elections in Nigeria” presented at the 3rd Idowu Sobowale International Conference, entitled- Globalization, Media Entertainment and National Development; held at African Leadership Development Centre, Covenant University, Otta, Ogun State, Nigeria. October 27-28, 2015.

5 Popoola, B.O. (2015) “2015 Combative Presidential Campaigns in Selected Nigerian National Newspapers”. Presented at the 17th Annual Conference/AGM of the African Council for Communication Education (ACCE) tagged: Communication, Language and the 2015 Elections; held at International Conference Centre, University of Calabar, Nigeria, October 20-23, 2015.

6 Popoola, B.O. (2015) “Building Capacity of Nigerian Ruralites for Communication in Conflict Resolution: An Interrogation of Literature on Communication for Rural Development”, presented at the Maiden Conference of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), University of Port-Harcourt (UNIPORT) Chapel, organized in collaboration with the Department of Linguistics and Communication Studies, UNIPORT, Wednesday 26th to Friday 28th August 2015, and cited in Conference Book of Abstracts.

7 Popoola, B.O. (2015) “New Media Use for Political Communication: A Research Agenda for Online Political Advertising in Nigeria”, presented at the The 2nd Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals (ACSPN) of Nigeria Conference, held at the Africa Sun Amber Residence, Ikeja GRA, Lagos, Nigeria, Wednesday 3rd to Thursday 4th September, 2015.

8 Popoola, B.O. (2015) “Freedom of the Press and Conflict Sensitive Reporting: Perspectives on the 2015 General Elections in Nigeria”, A Paper Presented at Three Zonal Workshops on Safety of Journalists in Nigeria, held at Access International Hotel, Kaduna, November 18-20 2014; Channel View International Hotel, Calabar, January 14- 16 2015; and Walan Hotel, Ibadan, January 21-23 2015, Sponsored and Powered by the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) West Africa Regional Office, Nigeria, in collaboration with the National Secretariat of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Abuja.

9 Popoola, B.O. (2014) “Reportage of the 2012 Gubernatorial Matters of Conflict in Ondo State Nigeria: A Conflict Sensitive or Conflict Inducing Press?”, A Paper Presented at the Inaugural Conference of the Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals (ACSPN) of Nigeria, Held at the Reiz Continental Hotel, Abuja, Nigeria, Wednesday 3rd to Thursday 4th September.

10 Popoola, B.O. and Daramola Y. (2014), “Campaigns of Merit or Calumny in the Press: Perspectives on the Coverage of the 2013 Governorship Electioneering Campaigns in Anambra State, Nigeria”, A Paper Presented at the 2014 Annual Conference of Department of Sociology, University of Lagos (UNILAG) in collaboration with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), held at the Faculty of Social Sciences, UNILAG, Friday 22nd to Saturday 23rd August, 2014.

11 Popoola B.O. (2014) “Journalistic Slanting of the Governor Chris Ngige and Chris Uba Prebendal Political Conflict in South Eastern Nigeria”, presented at the Leadership and Peace Conference, organized by the Peace and Conflict Studies Programme, Institute of African Studies (IAS), University of Ibadan (UI), in collaboration with Centre for Human Security, Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta, Nigeria, held at the IAS, UI, June 9-11, 2014.

12 Popoola B.O. (2014) “Sustainability and Professionalism of Journalism in Nigeria”, presented at The 2014 World Press Freedom Day Lecture and Symposium, organized by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) National Secretariat, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and powered by the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), held at Sheraton Hotel, Abuja, FCT, May 3, 2014

13 Popoola B.O. (2014) “Influence of Advertising Sex Appeal on the Pre and Post Consumption Behaviours of Consumers in Lagos State, Nigeria”presented at the 16th African Council on Communication Education (ACCE) Conference, held at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, March 9-11, 2014, and cited in the Conference Book of Proceedings, pp 395-412.

14 Popoola B.O. (2014) “New Media Usage for Communication and Self Concept among Journalism and Mass Communication Students in Oyo State, Nigeria”presented at the 16th African Council on Communication Education (ACCE) Conference, held at the

University of Nigeria, Nsukka, March 9-11, 2014, and cited in the Conference Book of Proceedings, pp 468-478

15 Popoola B.O. (2013) “Safe to Speak: Securing Freedom of Expression in all Media”, presented at the 2013 World Press Freedom Day Workshop, organized, powered and sponsored by the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), held at Rockview Hotel, Federal Capital Territory, (FCT) Abuja, May 2-3, 2013.

16 Popoola B.O., Ntukekpo S.S., and Udejinta M.O.(2013) “Internet Use for Research and Training among Academic Staff of the University of Ibadan”, presented at the 2nd Ebenezer Soola Conference on Development Communication, New Media and Human Development, held at Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, April 17-20, 2013.

17 Popoola B.O.(2012) “Content and Hermeneutical Analysis of Newspaper Reportage of Environmental Issues in Nigeria”, presented at the 2nd National Conference on Mass Media and Communication in Nation Building in Nigeria, convened by Stirling-Horden Publishers Limited, and held at the Emmanuel Alayande Teacher Resource Centre, Ibadan, Nigeria, November 26-28, 2012.

18 Popoola B.O. (2012) “Analysis of Newspaper Reportage of Rurality in Nigeria, 2009- 2011, presented at the 2nd National Conference on Mass Media and Communication in Nation Building in Nigeria, convened by Stirling-Horden Publishers Limited, and held at the Emmanuel Alayande Teacher Resource Centre, Ibadan, Nigeria, November 26-28, 2012

19 Popoola B.O. (2012) “The language Factor in Nigeria’s Development: A Development Communication Perspective” , presented at the 2nd National Conference on Mass Media and Communication in Nation Building in Nigeria, convened by Stirling-Horden Publishers Limited, and held at the Emmanuel Alayande Teacher Resource Centre, Ibadan, Nigeria, November 26-28, 2012

20 Popoola B.O.and Udejinta, M.O. (2012) “Facebook Strategy for National Security in Nigeria: Evaluation of NAPTEP Facebook Page Contents”presented at the 15th African Council on Communication Education (ACCE) Conference, held at the Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria, November 4-6, 2012

21 Popoola B.O. (2011) “Newspaper Reportage of President Olusegun Obasanjo and Vice President Atiku Abubakar Politico-Personal Conflict in Nigeria”presented at the 14th African Council on Communication Education (ACCE) Conference, at the Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria, October 12-14, 2011, and cited in the Conference Book of Proceedings, pp367-377.

22 Popoola B.O., (2011) “ Scanning the Interface of Internet Advertising and Service Subscription in Nigeria, presented at the Nwuneli Conference, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria, July 3-5, 2011, and cited in Conference Book of Abstracts, P 86.

23 Popoola, B.O., (2011) “Reviewing the Standards and Processes of Recruitment into Journalism Programme in Nigeria: Perspectives on African Journalism Schools” presented at the 2nd Sobowale International Conference on 150 Years of Journalism in Africa, held at Caleb University, Imota, Lagos State, Nigeria, May 10-13, 2011.

24 Popoola, B.O. (2010), Language as a Persistent Problem of Nigeria’s National Development: A Development Communication Perspective, a seminar paper presented at the First Faculty of Social and Management Sciences (SMS) Academic Seminar Series, Ajayi Crowther University (ACU), Oyo, Oyo State, Nigeria, November, 10, 2010.

25 Popoola,B.O. (2010), Journalism Education Curricular Models: An Analysis of CTT of Four Programmes in Nigerian Universities, presented at 2010 World Journalism Education Congress, hosted by the School of Journalism and Media Studies Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa, July 5-7, 2010.

26 Popoola,B.O. (2009), “Teaching Investigative Journalism and the PUNASOW Inclusion: Towards a Model Curriculum”, presented at the Conference of African Journalism Educators (CAJE), jointly organized and powered by the Department of Journalism, University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, and Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS), held at Sunnyside Park Hotel, Johannesburg, South Africa, Oct. 24-25, 2009.

27 Popoola, B.O (2009), “Journalism Education and Journalism Industry in Nigeria: A Study of Correlation and Disparity”, presented at World Journalism Congress Africa- Regional Preparatory Colloquium on Towards a Pan-African Agenda for Journalism Education, organized and hosted by the School of Journalism and Media Studies, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa, September 9, 2009.

28 Popoola, B.O. (2009), “A Review of the Relationship Between Newspapers and Politico- Personal Conflict Reporting in Nigeria: A Heuristic Provocative Perspective”, presented at the Idowu Sobowale Conference on Media, Governance and Development in Africa, held at the Department of Mass Communication, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago- Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria, March 31 – April 2 2009 and cited in the Conference Book of Proceedings, PP 189-206.

29 Popoola, B.O.(2008),“Information Gathering and Dissemination: Perspectives on Journalism, Public Relations and Ethical Issues”, presented at a workshop entitled Concept of Information Gathering and Dissemination, organized by Oyo State Local Government Service Commission for Information Officers in the 33 local government councils in the state, October 22, 2008.

30 Popoola,B.O. (2008), “An Analysis of the Concepts, Assumptions and Propositions(CAP) of the Spiral of Silence Theory of Mass Communication”, presented at National Conference on Communication organized by Stirling Horden Publishers Limited, October 21-22, 2008.

31 Popoola,B.O. (2008), “The Uses and Gratifications Theory of Mass Communication: An Expository Discourse, presented at National Conference on Communication organized by Stirling Horden Publishers Limited, October 21-22, 2008.

32 Popoola, B.O. (2007),“Public Relations and Advertising in the Process of Nigeria’s Development in the 21st Century: A Qualitative Governance and Economic Recovery Perspective”, presentedat Ebenezer Soola Conference on Development Communication and Globalization,held at the University of Ibadan, October 19 – 20, 2007, and cited in Conference Book of Proceedings, pp. 334 – 341.

10 UNIVERSITY AND PUBLIC LECTURES DELIVERED TILL DATE

(1) Popoola B.O. (2018) “ Media, Politics and Conflicts in Nigeria: The Fourth or the Ruinous Estate of the Realm? 10th Ajayi Crowther University Inaugural Lecture Delivered at the Modupe and Folorunso Alakija Law Auditorium, Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, Nigeria, Thursday, 12th April, 2018.

(2) Popoola B.O. (2013) “Sharafadeen Ali in the Context of Responsible Journalism”, delivered at the Sharafadeen Ali 50th Birthdate Lecture, organized by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, held at the Banquet Hall, Premier Hotel, Ibadan, Nigeria, April 30

(3) Popoola B.O. (2013) “Leadership and Philanthropy: Abubakar Olusola Saraki in the Context of Responsible Press”, delivered at the 1st Abubakar Olusola Saraki Memorial Lecture, organized by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kwara State Council, Ilorin, Nigeria, in collaboration with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) National Secretariat, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), held at the Kwara State NUJ Council Building, Ilorin, Nigeria, November 16.

(4) Popoola B.O.(2009) “Investigative Journalism and Spiral of Silence in Nigeria: What New Role for Stakeholders?” delivered at the 2nd Annual Kola Olawuyi Memorial Lecture, organized by Kolbim Communications Limited, held at Sheraton Hotels, Lagos, Nigeria, March 2.

13CONSULTANCY SERVICES

Designation Organization Date Member, Editorial Board African Newspapers of Nigeria January 29, 2015 – May 31, 2016 (Editorial Writer) (ANN)Plc- Printers and Publishers of Tribune Titles Consultant on Media, Conflict United Nations Educational September 2014 till date and Safety of Journalists Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) West Africa Regional Office, Abuja, OlfairegiN Consultant on Press Freedom and Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) May 2012 till date Political Communication National Secretariat, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria Consultant on Creativity and Explicit Communications Limited, Oct. 2006 till date Concept Simulation No.71, Adebayo Mokuolu Street, AnthonyVillage, Lagos, Nigeria

14 REFEREES 1. Professor Ekundayo Alao Vice Chancellor Adeleke University Ede, Osun State Nigeria.

2. Professor Lai Oso Adebola Adegunwa School of Communication Lagos State University (Surulere Campus) No. 25, Olufemi Street, Off Nathan Street Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria

3. Professor Innocent Okoye Department of Mass Communication Kwara State University, Malete Kwara State, Nigeria