Tag: #PressFreedom
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INFORMATION MINISTER TASKS MEDIA ON ETHICAL, BALANCED JOURNALISM
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has called on media professionals in Northern Nigeria to uphold ethical, balanced and responsible journalism. Idris, in a statement signed by his media aide, Rabiu Ibrahim, made the call at the inaugural Arewa Media Summit in Kano on Monday July 6. According to him, the region’s…
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NGE SET FOR 4TH LATEEF JAKANDE MEMORIAL LECTURE ON CREDIBLE ELECTION
As conversations around electoral reforms and democratic accountability continue across Nigeria, the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) is bringing together media leaders, policymakers, academics and students for a crucial discussion on the role of the media, electoral institutions and voters in strengthening credible elections. The Nigerian Guild of Editors has announced that the 4th edition…
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UN: 950 RIGHTS ACTIVITS, JOURNALISTS AND UNIONISTS KILLED OR DISAPPEARED IN 2025
The United Nations has reported that around 950 human rights defenders, journalists, and trade unionists were killed or forcibly disappeared globally in 2025. The figures were released in a new report by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), which tracks global attacks on individuals involved in protecting rights and freedoms. The…
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NUJ TO CONVENE NATIONAL SECURITY SUMMIT ON MEDIA–SECURITY PARTNERSHIP
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) is set to host a National Security Summit aimed at strengthening collaboration between the media and security agencies in addressing national security challenges. The summit, themed “Media and Security Agencies as Partners in Nation Building,” will bring together journalists, security experts, government officials, and other stakeholders to discuss ways…
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COURT HALTS NBC CRACKDOWN: BROADCASTERS GET FREE SPEECH BOOST
The Federal High Court in Lagos has restrained the National Broadcasting Commission from penalising stations and presenters over controversial provisions in its Broadcasting Code. Justice Daniel Osiagor granted the interim order after a suit by Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), who argued the rules threaten free speech.…
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UN SOUNDS ALARM: END ATTACKS ON JOURNALISTS NOW
New York, May 1, 2026 — The United Nations has raised fresh concerns over rising attacks on journalists, warning that press freedom is under serious threat globally. UN Human Rights Chief, Volker Türk, said no country is truly safe for journalists, as killings, arrests, and intimidation continue to rise. Ahead of World Press Freedom Day,…
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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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SECURITY WAR IS ALSO AN INFO WAR – DEFENCE CHIEF TELLS MEDIA
Nigeria’s military says winning the security battle isn’t just about guns — it’s also about truthful reporting and public trust. Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, has urged journalists to uphold professionalism and accuracy, stressing that national security is fought both on the battlefield and in the information space. Speaking at an Easter retreat…
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TINUBU BACKS NIGERIAN MEDIA IN BATTLE AGAINST BIG TECH DOMINANCE
President promises tariff relief and support to protect local media revenue. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged federal support for Nigerian media organisations in their push for fair revenue and protection from Big Tech dominance. Speaking at the State House during an interfaith dinner with leaders of the Nigerian Press Organisation, Tinubu described the media…
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INVEST IN WOMEN FOR STRONGER DEMOCRACY – IPC
As the world marks *International Women’s Day 2026, the International Press Centre (IPC) is urging governments, political parties, and media institutions to *invest more in women to strengthen democracy, press freedom, and inclusive leadership. IPC Programme Officer Melody Akinjiyan said empowering women through affirmative action, leadership opportunities, and safer media spaces for female journalists would…
