{
  "id": 718599,
  "title": "Media practitioners urged to uphold truth, accuracy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/media-practitioners-urged-to-uphold-truth-accuracy",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-13T01:38:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/media-practitioners-urged-to-uphold-truth-accuracy/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Media professionals in Cross River State were encouraged to maintain truthfulness, precision, and professionalism during a five-day Information and Media Convergence, which concluded on Tuesday. Organized by the Forum of Directors of Information across state universities, the event saw participation from students, media practitioners, and communication experts, along with virtual attendees. Convener Cynthia Maduekwe praised all involved, calling the event insightful, engaging, and impactful. She emphasized the platform's purpose in cultivating watchdogs of society and familiarizing attendees with journalistic ethical standards. Maduekwe acknowledged the platform as an avenue to address the gap in information and skills among emerging journalists and public relations students, preparing them for opportunities within the contemporary economic landscape. She urged participants to consider how they could apply their learnings to their respective communities.",
  "summary": "Cross River media practitioners are urged to uphold truth, accuracy, and professionalism. Learn how to bridge information gaps and meet ethical requirement Read More: https://punchng.com/media-practitioners-urged-to-uphold-truth-accuracy/",
  "key_points": [
    "Media professionals in Cross River State encouraged to uphold truth and accuracy",
    "Five-day Information and Media Convergence concluded on Tuesday",
    "Emphasis on cultivating watchdogs and journalistic ethical standards"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The push for media practitioners to uphold truth and accuracy reflects an effort to strengthen journalistic standards and prepare emerging professionals for their roles in shaping public discourse.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Media practitioners urged to uphold truth, accuracy",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/media-practitioners-urged-to-uphold-truth-accuracy-719925",
        "published": "2026-08-13T01:42:36.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}