19 Journalists Attacked In Nigeria Within Nine Months – Amnesty International
The Amnesty International has launched a report chronicling attacks on the press in Nigeria since 2015.
The report, launched in Abuja on Monday, said at...
Govs Wage War On Free Expression, Clamp Down On Journalists, Critics
For criticising the authorities at federal and state levels, journalists and critics are at risk of bogus criminal charges, OLADIMEJI RAMON reports
Social media user...
Stop Spreading Fake News, Aisha Buhari Cautions Nigerians
resident Muhammadu Buhari’s wife, Aisha, has cautioned Nigerians against spreading fake news.
The wife of the president said this on Sunday while speaking with newsmen, at...
Online Media ‘ll Be Regulated, Says Lai Mohammed
Lai Mohammed, minister of information and culture, says online news platforms will soon be regulated.
The minister said this on Thursday in Abuja when he...
Nigerian Journalist, Agba Jalingo, Arrives Court In Handcuff
Detained Nigerian journalist, Agba Jalingo, on Friday morning arrived at the Federal High Court, Calabar, for a ruling on his bail application in a...
Senate Bill Imposes Tax On GSM, Cable TV Subscribers
A bill for an Act to introduce a tax on communication and cable television services scaled first reading at the Senate on Wednesday.
The introduction...
Buhari Threatens ‘Firm And Decisive Action’ Against ‘Hate Speech’ Promoters
President Muhammadu Buhari during his Independence Day speech vowed that his administration would take a “firm and decisive action” against promoters of hate speech...
NBC Fines 45 Stations, ‘Cautions’ AIT, Big Brother Naija Show For Violating Broadcast Code
The National Broadcasting Commission has sanctioned 45 broadcasting stations which allegedly breached its code in the 2nd quarter of 2019.
The NBC Director General, Ishaq...
EU To Support Nigerian CSOs With N4.5 billion
The European Union has announced a 13.5million euros package for civil society organisations in Nigeria under the British Council’s Agents for Citizen-driven Transformation (ACT)...
Sahara Reporters, CDHR Offices Blocked As Police Disrupt Pro-Sowore Protests
• Activists demand the release of detained Ekere, Jalingo, others
Forty-seven days after Omoyele Sowore was arrested and detained by the Department of State Services...
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Aug 2024 MEiN
In August 2024, as Nigerians protested against government policies, journalists faced significant threats while covering the demonstrations. The latest Media Expression in Nigeria (MEiN)...
Ondo 2024: IPC, CEMESO Host Media and Election Stakeholders’ Engagement on Credible Elections
Press Release
For Immediate Release
Lagos, Nigeria - September 9, 2024
In preparation for the Ondo state off-cycle governorship election, the International Press Centre (IPC) and the...
July 2024 MEiN Report
The MEiN analysis for July 2024 revealed that media coverage was equally split between stories on violent attacks and judicial proceedings. Among the four...
EU supported training repositions broadcasters for coverage of Edo off cycle elections
Media professionals in Edo State have been urged to use their platforms responsibly and engage with civic voter education to empower citizens to make...
June 2024 MEiN Report
The June 2024 analysis by MEiN reveals alarming statistics on attacks targeting the media. A significant 89% of the examined stories focused on these...
