Tag: World Press Freedom Day
85% of crimes against journalists go unpunished- UN
Guterres recalled that the 1991 Windhoek Declaration strongly emphasised media freedom, which led the United Nations to dedicate the day…
Protect journalists, end insecurity now, SERAP, NGE urge Tinubu, governors, others
“Nigerian authorities at all levels have binding constitutional and international human rights obligations to protect journalists, and end insecurity and…
Press Freedom Day 2026: Southwest NUJ calls for safety, AI accountability
Samo reaffirmed the Union’s commitment to training members on conflict-sensitive reporting, engage lawmakers on stronger protections, and partner with civil…
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…
ActionAid advocates improved welfare for Nigerian journalists
ActionAid Nigeria has urged media proprietors to ensure an improved welfare package for journalists in Nigeria.
Lawan celebrates Nigerian journalists on World Press Freedom Day
Senate President Ahmad Lawan has felicitated with Nigerian journalists as they celebrate 2021 World Press Freedom Day.
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…