In a plea for justice, the Nigerian Guild of Editors demands an end to the killing of journalists in Gaza and intensified protection for media workers worldwide, while also spotlighting threats to press freedom at home.
The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has issued a heartfelt condemnation following the deaths of five journalists in Gaza, killed amidst artillery and missile attacks by Israeli forces. Among the fallen are Husam al-Masri (Reuters), Mariam Dagga (AP freelance), Mohammad Salama (Al Jazeera), Ahmed Abu Aziz (Middle East Eye), and Moaz Abu Taha.
According to the NGE President Eze Anaba and General Secretary Onuoha Ukeh, in a joint statement released on August 28, 2025, these killings are not only tragic losses but clear violations of international law, including the Geneva Conventions protecting journalists in conflict zones.
Labelling the attacks as war crimes, the Guild called for an immediate halt to violence against journalists and urged global authorities to hold perpetrators accountable. They emphasized the essential role journalists play in exposing the truth from dangerous environments, underscoring solidarity with colleagues risking their lives in Gaza and beyond.
The statement also condemned recent harassment of Nigerian journalists, highlighting the arrest of Media Room Hub publisher Azuka Ogujiuba by the Nigeria Police Force over court case coverage. The Guild urged Inspector-General Kayode Egbetokun and security agencies to cease intimidation and uphold constitutional press freedoms.
The NGE reiterates its stand with journalists facing oppression here at home and abroad, stressing the importance of protecting media workers as guardians of democracy.
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