Tag: Journalists
Ekpoma Protest: Police Shut Out Journalists as 52 Suspects Arraigned
Presiding over the matter, William Aziegbemi declined jurisdiction, ordered that the suspects be remanded at the Ubiaja Correctional Centre, and…
World News Day: NGE urges Journalists to shun fake news, uphold ethics
also called on authorities to respect the Freedom of Information Act by making requested information available, in line with the…
US moves to shorten visa duration for students, journalists
The U.S. government has announced plans to shorten the validity period of visas for international students and journalists, according to…
Cases of attacks on Journalists in Nigeria rise to 45 in 2024 – Report
The IPC-SPJ Hub, which serves as the safety and protection arm of the International Press Centre, Lagos, underscored the critical…
Three journalists killed in Israeli airstrike in Lebanon
The pro-Iran Al Mayadeen TV reported that a cameraman and a technician linked to the broadcaster were killed in an…
Foundation supports journalists facing challenges
Mrs. Esther Peter Thomas, wife of the late Peter Thomas, a renowned entertainment editor and publicist for the former Mo'Hits…
Gaza: UN rights experts condemn ‘killing, silencing’ of journalists
They highlighted the case of Al-Jazeera journalist, Wael al-Dahdouh, who lost his wife, two children and a grandson in an…
66 Nigerian journalists, 3 media houses attacked in 2022 – IPC
Mrs Melody Akinjiyan, the Programme Officer, International Press Centre (IPC), made this known on Friday while presenting report of attack…
Thugs chase journalists, INEC officers with axes in Abeokuta
An armless NSCDC officer attempted rescuing the two ballot boxes but was overpowered by the thugs who snatched the boxes…
29 top UK journalists, defence figures barred from Russia
A week after sending its armed forces into Ukraine, Russia passed a law imposing a jail term of up to…
Journalists denied entry at APC Special Convention
Canisters of tear gas were fired at the journalists by the security agents who stood their ground on preventing the…
55 journalists killed in 2021 – UNESCO
In 2021, as in previous years, journalists faced high rates of imprisonment, physical attack, intimidation and harassment, including when reporting…
Security: NSCDC to train journalists in Ondo
Mr Hammed Abodunrin, Ondo State Commandant of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has disclosed plans to organise free…
Africa world’s most dangerous continent for journalists: Foundation
The Goodluck Jonathan Foundation (GJF) has called on governments in Africa to ensure press freedom in their countries even as…
Plateau commissioner calls on journalists to be professional
Mr Sylvanus Tapgun, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in Plateau, has called on journalists to be professional…
Journalists killed for reporting double in 2020: CPJ
The Committee for the Protection of Journalists(CPJ) said the number of journalists singled out for murder in reprisal for their…
FG to end impunity for crimes against journalists – Attorney-General
The Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, SAN, says the Federal Government is set to…
Lockdown: Your ID Card is Your Pass, Minister Tells Journalists
All working journalists and other media staff in Lagos and Ogun states, as well as the Federal Capital Territory (FCT),…
NUJ president drums support for proposed journalism enhancement bill
Chief Chris Isiguzo, the National President, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), has called for support of the proposed journalism enhancement…
Hepatitis: Groups organise free screening for journalists
In a bid to end the menace of hepatitis, some groups in the FCT on Saturday carried out mass enlightenment…
Journalism @160: Dapo Abiodun, Osoba Charges Journalists on Professionalism
The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has charged media practitioners on professionalism and objectivity in their reportage to rejuvenate…
Kogi polls: Thugs attack journalists
Thugs suspected to belong one of the political parties contesting in the Governorship and National Assembly elections in Kogi, have…
Buratai tasks journalists on patriotic reportage
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has appealed to journalists to put Nigeria’s interest first in their…
Nigerian Guild Of Editors Rejects Accreditation Guidelines for Journalists
The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has rejected the new guidelines for the accreditation of media organisations, journalists/ correspondents covering…
UN chief, others decry ‘growing’ attacks on journalists
The need for protection of freedom of the press and opinion dominated speeches at an event to mark the 2019…
UN chief, others decry `growing’ attacks on journalists
The need for protection of freedom of the press and opinion dominated speeches at an event to mark the 2019…
Press Freedom: Lawyers call for protection for journalists
Some lawyers in Lagos on Friday called on governments to shield journalists from all forms of oppression to ensure smooth…
Journalists tasked on ethical standards
Some stakeholders in Abakaliki on Friday tasked journalists in the state to uphold the ethics of the journalism profession by…
NGO trains journalists in conflict reporting
The 3-day training was organised by the NGO in Jos. A cross-section of the journalists who participated in the training,…
Re-run election: Journalists escape lynching in Kano
Some journalists covering the Supplementary Governorship election in Kano State on Saturday escaped lynching by some suspected thugs at Suntulma…