Tag: #PressFreedom
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END OF AN ERA: NGE MOURNS JOURNALISM ICONS MOHAMMED, AGBESE
Nigeria’s media space is quieter today with the passing of Yakubu Mohammed and Dan Agbese, two giants of journalism and co-founders of the iconic Newswatch Magazine. In a press release, the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) described their deaths as a huge loss to Nigerian journalism, noting that both men were fearless, professional, and deeply…
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EDITORS GATHER IN ABUJA FOR 21ST ALL NIGERIA EDITORS CONFERENCE, TINUBU TO OFFICIALLY OPEN
All is set for the 21st All Nigeria Editors Conference (ANEC) in Abuja from November 12-13, 2025, with over 500 editors from across the country expected. President Bola Tinubu will declare the conference open at the State House Conference Centre, Aso Villa, attended by governors, media leaders, academia, diplomatic corps, and dignitaries. The conference theme,…
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ARISE NEWS ANCHOR SOMTOCHUKWU MADUAGWU’S DEATH CONDEMNED
Minister mourns tragic loss of vibrant journalist, promises swift investigation. Minister of Information Alhaji Mohammed Idris described the death of Arise News anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu as deeply regrettable and a huge loss to Nigerian media and the nation. In a condolence letter to Arise News Chairman Chief Nduka Obaigbena, Idris praised her as a dedicated…
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TRAGIC LOSS: ARISE NEWS ANCHOR SOMTOCHUKWU MADUAGWU KILLED IN ARMED ROBBERY
The Nigerian media and the nation mourn a bright star extinguished too soon as Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, a respected Arise News anchor, producer, and lawyer, was tragically killed during a robbery at her Abuja home on Monday. Her death has been described as deeply regrettable by the Minister of Information, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, who called…
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EDITORS WARN: STOP USING CYBERCRIME ACT TO MUZZLE THE PRESS
The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has sent a strong warning to security agencies: stop harassing journalists under the guise of the Cybercrime Act or face legal pushback.Meeting in Jos, Plateau State, on September 17, 2025, the Guild’s Standing Committee — made up of top editors across print, broadcast, news agencies, and online platforms —…
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WORLD NEWS DAY: NIGERIAN EDITORS RALLY FOR PRESS FREEDOM AND TRUTH
As the world marks World News Day on September 28, the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) is stepping up to celebrate the power of fact-based journalism while sounding a clear call for press freedom and truthful reporting in Nigeria. In a heartfelt statement, the NGE salutes journalists at home and abroad who tirelessly chase the…
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TRUMP FILES $15 BILLION DEFAMATION SUIT AGAINST NEW YORK TIMES
Former president targets NYT over alleged bias and defamatory coverage. Donald Trump announced a $15 billion defamation lawsuit against the New York Times, accusing the paper of serving as a “mouthpiece” for the Radical Left and smearing him and his movement for decades. The suit, filed in Florida, follows criticism of the Times’ endorsement of…
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NIGERIAN GUILD OF EDITORS CONDEMNS KILLING OF GAZA JOURNALISTS, CALLS FOR PRESS FREEDOM AND JUSTICE
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,…
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UN CONDEMNS KILLING OF FIVE PALESTINIAN JOURNALISTS IN GAZA, CALLS FOR JUSTICE
The UN human rights office (OHCHR) condemned the killing of five Palestinian journalists in Gaza by Israeli strikes on Nasser Hospital, bringing the total journalist deaths since October to 247. The journalists worked for major outlets like AP, Al Jazeera, and Reuters, highlighting the urgent need for accountability and protection of media workers under international…
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UN CONDEMNS KILLING OF SIX PALESTINIAN JOURNALISTS IN GAZA, URGES INVESTIGATION
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned the killing of six Palestinian journalists, including five Al Jazeera staff, in a targeted Israeli airstrike near Gaza City’s al-Shifa Hospital. This tragic event underscores the grave dangers journalists face amid ongoing conflict, with over 240 journalists killed in Gaza since the war began. The UN calls for…
