NUJ Gives Imo Lawmaker Ultimatum, Wants Compensation for Slapping Journalist
The Imo State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), have given representative of Ohaji/Egbema constituency in the state House of Assembly, Emma...
Biafra Day Celebration: Soldiers, Police Beat Up Punch-Man
The Imo State correspondent of The PUNCH, Emeka Ihiegbulem, was on Tuesday beaten up by the men of the Nigeria Police Force, soldiers and other...
NUJ condemns attack on Journalists in Ondo
The Nigeria Union of Journalists in Ondo State has condemned the attack on some of its members covering the APC parallel congress in Akure.
Secretary...
Cardinal Onaiyekan cautions journalists against fake news
The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, John Onaiyekan, has urged media practitioners in the country to refrain from reporting fake news.
Mr Onaiyekan, who...
Self-censorship bane of Nigerian media, says Iredia
A former Director-General, Nigerian Television Authority, Dr. Tonnie Iredia, has highlighted the need for the Nigerian media to be courageous in discharging its duties...
Press Release
Lagos, Nigeria. May 3, 2018
The Institute for Media and Society (IMS) joins the rest of the world to celebrate the World Press Freedom Day.’’
We...
PCNI trains 40 media users on countering hate messages
The Presidential Initiative for the Northeast (PCNI) has commenced training of 40 new media users on countering hate messages on various platforms with that...
Adesina, others seek stiffer law on hate speech
Godwin Tsa, Abuja
Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina and former chairman of the Senate Committee on Judiciary,...
Between hate speech and majesty of democracy
A careless declaration in Kano the other day by the Information and Culture Minister that a nebulous concept called “hate speech” would henceforth be...
Nigerian journalist refuses to reveal source during detention
This statement was originally published on mfwa.org on 8 March 2018.
Tony Ezimakor, a journalist with the Daily Independent newspaper in Nigeria, has been released,...
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January 2025 MEiN
Download the January 2025 MEiN Report on Media Attacks and Press Freedom
The latest Media Environment in Nigeria (MEiN) Report for January 2025 is now...
Centre for Media and Society Commemorates International Women’s Day 2025.
PRESS RELEASE
08 March 2025
Lagos, Nigeria
Centre for Media and Society Commemorates International Women's Day 2025.
Accelerating Action for Women's Participation and Leadership
As the world marks International...
Doing Civic and Voter Education A toolkit for Community Radio Professionals in Nigeria
Download the Civic and Voter Education Toolkit for Community Radio Professionals in Nigeria
The Centre for Media and Society (CEMESO) is pleased to announce the...
Memorandum on the Broadcasting Regulatory frame working Nigeria (2024)
Download the Memorandum on the Broadcasting Regulatory Framework in Nigeria (2024)
The Memorandum on the Broadcasting Regulatory Framework in Nigeria (2024) provides an in-depth analysis...
Documentary on Experiences of Persons and Communities from Mandated Internet Disruptions in Nigeria (2021-2022)
The Centre for Media and Society (CEMESO) is proud to present a groundbreaking documentary, Stories from The Shutdown, which captures the experiences of individuals...
