Police acknowledged that the reporter was detained by its Intelligence Response Team (IRT) on the basis of a written petition against him through their spokeswoman, Muyiwa Adejobi.
To further support this assertion, it is a well-established axiom that ‘without wood, the fire goes out, charcoal keeps the ember glowing as wood keeps the fire burning’. Same is applicable to the factors propelling fake News/hate speeches. It is a barefaced truth that the death of leadership, the asymmetrical posturing of our political space and the refusal to have it restructured, among others, propels fake news and hate speeches.
Against the backdrop of the foregoing view, it is germane to opine that journalists also play a crucial role in this ecosystem as they bring stories to light, highlight achievements, and sometimes act as gatekeepers to public attention. The exposure they provide has always been pivotal in shaping public perception and has been amplifying the reach of famous people’s collective work or message.
The female journalists present a paradox where their presence in news gathering and dissemination is now common place ,but yet they continue to be treated different from their male counterparts. In most cases Male journalist are largely perceived to be professionals while the female are classified as gendered hire and their roles and responsibilities are determined by their femininity.
Henrietta Lacks' story definitely raises some serious ethical questions. One question is whether doctors and hospitals did enough to protect their patients and families. Another question is whether companies should have been allowed to profit from HeLa cells when they were collected without permission. There's no simple answer to these questions, and people are still debating them today.