Nigeria, April 24 -- Veterans in Nigeria's media industry have called for a renewed focus on human-interest journalism, warning that the profession is increasingly losing depth and connection with the public.

They made this known on Thursday at a colloquium held to mark the 70th birthday celebration of veteran journalist and Chief Executive Officer of The Creat Online, Shola Oshunkeye in Lagos.

The event also featured the launch of Mr Oshunkeye's latest book, 'Byline & Backbone: A Lifetime of Big and Impactful Stories,' a collection of his most notable works spanning decades in journalism.

The anthology brought together award-winning reports that document Nigeria's evolving political and social landscape, offering a reflective account ...