Press Freedom

Kano State Government has banned live political programs across media stations to prevent the spread of inflammatory content. Also, the government announced that presenters are also banned from asking provocative questions or making…
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Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) @70 By Shua’ibu Usman Leman As we commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) from 15th March 1955 to 15th March 2025, we must pause to acknowledge and honor our…
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The Editor-in-chief of ASHENEWS, Abdallah el-Kurebe, has bagged the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) 2024 Torch Bearer of Press Freedom Award. Also honoured in the same category is the publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Wikkitimes, Mr.…
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The Association of Corporate Online Editors (ACOE) has emphasised the need for press freedom in the country. The acting President of ACOE, Martin Odiete, and acting Secretary, Omosola Akingboye stated this in a joint statement to mark…
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As the world celebrates the 2024 World Press Freedom Day, the Federal Government has restated its commitment to protect the rights of journalists and promote responsible journalism in the country. The Minister of Information and…
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By Muazu Muazu The World Press Freedom Day is a day of support for media which are targets for the restraint, or abolition, of press freedom. It is also a day of remembrance for those journalists who lost their lives in the pursuit of a…
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A German organisation, Taz Panter Foundation, says it is training African journalists to promote journalism. A board member of the foundation, Ms Konny Gellenbeck, stated this during a workshop it organised for African Journalists with…
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By Abdulhamid Babatunde When all is said about the taming of Twitter by the Federal Government my hope is that there will be a rapid realization that a lot needs to be done to make the media environment in Nigeria conducive for the…
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