Journalists

The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has implored media professionals in Nigeria to be more focused on objectively speaking truth to power rather than antagonising the government. Drawing the distinction between antagonism and speaking…
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We, the undersigned civil society organizations are seriously concerned about the ongoing intimidation, harassment and threat against Amnesty International in Nigeria by the Nigeria Police Force and call on the government of President Bola…
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Security agents have attacked the Channels Television’s crew during its coverage of a protest by professors of the University of Abuja (UniAbuja). The professors were protesting the selection process for the vice-chancellor of the…
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The Kogi Central Journalists Guild mourns the tragic loss of Rafatu Salami, a highly respected and accomplished journalist, and devoted member of the Kogi Central Journalists Guild. Her passing leaves a void in the journalism community,…
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United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) says for the second consecutive year, conflict zones have proven dangerous for journalists and media workers, with 2024 seeing at least 68 deaths in the line of…
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The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) has shortlisted 15 journalists for its maiden Excellence in Journalism Awards. CJID said the journalists were outstanding and their works were impactful and addressed critical…
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A non-profit organization focused on poverty alleviation, TechnoServe, on Tuesday, conducted a training session for media professionals and nutrition officers on rice fortification in Kano State. Project Manager, Promoting Rice…
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Kano State Government has withdrawn the accreditation of 14 journalists covering the government house with immediate effect. Spokesman to the governor, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa in a message to the affected pressmen, on Monday,…
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On Monday, October 14, 2024, a team of operatives of the Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, comprising four officers were at Urban Radio 94.5FM, Enugu to invite one Favour Ekoh, host of Prime…
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A bus belonging to Channels Television carrying 11 journalists from various media houses, including print and broadcast, was attacked by hoodlums wielding dangerous weapons along Sokoto Road in Kano. This was contained in a statement…
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