Tag: #MediaFreedom
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RAYMOND DOKPESI REMEMBERED THREE YEARS AFTER: THE MEDIA PIONEER WHO GAVE NIGERIANS A VOICE
NewsUltra360 Special Report Three years after his passing, Nigeria continues to remember High Chief Dr. Raymond Anthony Aleogho Dokpesi, OFR, as a trailblazing broadcaster, businessman and patriot whose contributions helped redefine the country’s media and democratic landscape. Dokpesi, founder of DAAR Communications Plc, owners of Raypower FM and Africa Independent Television (AIT), died on May…
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AI FUELS RISING ONLINE ABUSE OF WOMEN JOURNALISTS – REPORT
What was once harassment is now being amplified by AI—turning digital spaces into dangerous ground for women journalists worldwide. New York, May 1, 2026 — A new report has revealed a sharp rise in online violence against women journalists, with cases doubling since 2020 and AI making the abuse more sophisticated and harmful. The study,…
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NGE PRESIDENT EZE ANABA TO TINUBU: MEDIA IS A PUBLIC GOOD, DESERVES POLICY SUPPORT
Editors call for tax reliefs, legal protection, and stronger partnership to safeguard press freedom and democracy Abuja, November 12, 2025President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), Eze Anaba, has urged the Federal Government to recognise journalism as a public good deserving of policy incentives, fiscal relief, and legal protection, to enable the media fulfil…
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NIGERIA’S NSCDC ADVOCATES FOR GREATER PROTECTION OF FEMALE JOURNALISTS
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has announced proactive measures to prioritize the safety of female journalists across Nigeria. During a key workshop in Uganda focused on “Monitoring and Reporting on the Safety of Journalists in Africa with a Focus on Gender,” NSCDC’s FCT Commandant, Olusola Odumosu, outlined plans to enhance protective mechanisms…
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BADEGGI FM SAYS OUT-OF-COURT SETTLEMENT WITH NIGER GOVT FAILS
Legal battle continues as Badeggi FM’s bid for amicable resolution collapses amid government shutdown. Badeggi FM told Minna High Court that attempts for an out-of-court settlement with Niger State government have failed. The case, triggered by the station’s forced closure over alleged incitement, awaits reassignment after the vacation judge stepped down. The dispute has drawn…
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NIGERIAN GUILD OF EDITORS SOUNDS ALARM ON NATION’S CHALLENGES, URGES URGENT ACTION
Owerri Meeting Highlights Pressing Issues from Economy to Insecurity, Education, and Media Freedom The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) wrapped up their pivotal executive council meeting in Owerri on August 15, 2025, with a clear message: Nigeria is at a crossroads, and urgent action is needed to tackle the country’s mounting problems.Gathered in Imo State,…
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FEMALE JOURNALISTS CALL ON MEDIA BOSSES TO PRIORITIZE THEIR SAFETY
Female journalists are urging media owners and managers to take full responsibility for protecting reporters—especially women—from threats like online abuse, sexist attacks, and physical violence. The call comes from a two-day workshop in Abuja organized by Media Rights Agenda (MRA), highlighting the growing dangers female reporters face in today’s hostile environment. The communique stresses the…
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SERAP AND NGE SUE NIGER STATE GOV, NBC OVER BADEGGI FM INTIMIDATION AND SHUTDOWN THREATS
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) have filed a lawsuit against Niger State Governor Mohammed Umar Bago and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) over the governor’s directive to intimidate and shut down Badeggi FM, a Minna-based radio station. The suit challenges actions including threats to seal the station,…
