Tag: Press Freedom
Tinubu administration praised for strengthening media freedom in Nigeria
According to the minister, the event will connect Nigeria with media experts from around the world and allow the government…
Governor Yusuf upholds press freedom, says spokesperson
He further denied allegations from the opposition that the state government is using police and the court to threaten journalists,…
FG restates commitment to press freedom
“There is now a perception that the narratives coming out of here have changed and that the Information Sector in…
Bayelsa governor calls for press freedom
Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has called for press freedom in Nigeria, noting that absolute freedom does not exist…
Press Freedom Day: Government must respect rights of journalists – GJF
The Goodluck Jonathan Foundation (GJF), has called on governments and citizens to respect the rights of journalists and ensure their…
Some serious soul searching on World Press Freedom Day
Established by the General Assembly of the United Nations in December 1993, May 3 is dedicated and celebrated as World…
Press Freedom Day: Abiodun lauds Journalists’ role in nation building
The Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has said that the press will continue to be relevant in Nigeria's…
Senate President celebrates Nigerian journalists on World Press Freedom Day
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has congratulated Nigerian journalists and all the stakeholders in the profession as they join…
Paying the Price for Press Freedom in Nigeria
It was Sir Tom Stoppard, the British playwright and screenwriter that succinctly opined that “I still believe that if your…
Press Freedom, unpaid salaries and Nigerian media
Press Freedom, unpaid salaries of journalists by media practitioners were burning issues at the public presentation of 'Testimony To Courage',…
Germany calls for greater protection of press freedom
Following reports of several violent attacks on journalists, the German government in Berlin has called for greater protection for press…
Federal Govt Restates Commitment To Press Freedom
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has restated the Federal Government's commitment to the freedom of the…
Tanzania’s president warns journalists, Says Press Freedom Has Limits
President John Magufuli of Tanzania warned the country’s journalists on Friday that there were limits to their press freedom, comments…
COHRD accuses DSS, Akwa Ibom governor of suppressing press freedom
The Coalition of Human Rights Defenders (COHRD) has flayed what it described as an onslaught against press freedom and journalists…
FG committed to press freedom—Adeshina
The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adeshina, has assured media practitioners of the Federal Government’s…
Buhari promises to uphold press freedom
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that his administration will uphold press freedom. The president, who was represented by his Special…
Nigeria ranked 112th in global press freedom
The yearly World Press Freedom Index has ranked Nigeria 112th in the world, among nations where the media are seen…
WikiLeaks And Julian Assange As Person Of The Year And Nobel Prize Candidate
By Paul Adujie WikiLeaks & Julian Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, is out of detention and custody after 9…