PRESS STATEMENT – We Are Journalists Not Terrorists
We Are Journalists Not Terrorists - Online Publishers Association Tells Police
In Nigeria
The Online Publishers Association of Nigeria, OPAN has expressed concern over claims by...
Hate speech offenders to die by hanging in Senate’s new bill
Any person found guilty of any form of hate speech that results in the death of another person shall die by hanging upon conviction,...
SSS detains Nigerian journalist for second day without trial
A Nigerian journalist, Tony Ezimakor, has been detained by the State Security Service, SSS.
Mr. Ezimakor is the Abuja Bureau Chief of Daily Independent Newspaper...
Enugu goes live on digital broadcasting
THE Federal Government, on Monday officially launched Digital Switch Over, DSO, in Enugu State.
Minister for Information and Culture, Alh. Lai Mohammed, made this known...
CODE VIOLATION: NBC Fines 88 Broadcast Stations N11M
The National Broadcasting Commission NBC has fined 88 radio and television stations across the country the sum of 11.7million naira for contravention of the...
Hate speech or censorship? civil servants redeployed over social media comments
The decision of one of government parastatals, to start monitoring the activities of its employees on the social media is spreading fears of censorship...
NUJ seeks legislation against hate speech
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has advised media stakeholders to liaise with national and state legislatures to come up with laws that would...
DSS operative brutalises FRCN editor
Mr. Alambo Datonye, Principal Editor, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria and Chairman, Sports Writers’ Association of Nigeria, Bayelsa State, has been reportedly brutalised by...
General Police Radio to tackle herders/farmers clashes, others -IGP
The Nigeria Police Broadcasting Service (NPBS) has concluded plans to kick-start operational activities the country.
This is sequel to the inauguration of the 16-man board...
NPC holds workshop on hate speech
To sensitise the Nigerian journalists and the general public on countering hate speeches, The Nigerian Press Council has concluded arrangement to organize a capacity...
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The Osun State off-cycle Governorship Election is taking place today, Saturday, 15th August
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Press release- EU Delegation’s comments on recent press reports regarding the Electoral Mission for...
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EU Delegation’s comments on recent press reports regarding the Electoral Mission for the 2027 General Election in Nigeria, Abuja, 10 August...
PRESS RELEASE- Osun Decides: Stakeholders Set for Citizens’ Town Hall to Promote Credible Poll
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As the August 15, 2026 Osun State Governorship Election enters its final 21 days,
the Civil Society Network...
Gender Sensitive Guidelines for Media Coverage of the Electoral Process in Nigeria (2025)
The Gender Sensitive Media Guidelines provide a practical framework for journalists, editors, broadcasters, and media organisations to ensure fair, balanced, and inclusive coverage of...
EU-Backed Media Intervention Rallies Journalists, Electoral Stakeholders Ahead of Osun Governorship Poll
“There is no credible election without a credible media, and no democracy without both,” CEMESO Executive Director Dr. Akin Akingbulu declares in Osogbo, as...
