Journalists excited as Army promotes spokesman, Nwachukwu, other officers
There was excitement in the media community at the news that spokesman of the Nigerian Army, Brig-General Onyema Nwachukwu, has been promoted to the rank of Major-General, reports Political…
PEPC Judgment: Lawyers, journalists doze off inside courtroom
Images of lawyers and journalists and others dozing off during the ongoing Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) proceedings at the Court of Appeal in Abuja have triggered giggles and taunts…
US Institute lists agenda for Nigeria media in 2023 polls reportage
By Diana Omueza The US Institute of Peace (USIP) on Tuesday in Abuja, urged the media to ensure thoroughness and due diligence in their reportage of the 2023 general elections….
Howzat! Twitter suspends account of its owner, Ellon Musk; journalists
Twitter on Thursday suspended the accounts of its owner Ellon Musk and those of journalists who cover the social media platform including reporters working for The New York Times, Washington…
Impunity against journalists very high at 86% – UNESCO, 955 journalists killed in 10 years
By Cecilia Ologunagba The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), on Wednesday renewed its call for all necessary measures to ensure that crimes committed against journalists are properly investigated,…
MRA to FG: Investigate attacks against Journalists; prosecute, punish perpetrators
Media Rights Agenda (MRA) today called on Governments at all levels to fulfill their obligations to ensure the safety of journalists by investigating all attacks against media practitioners as well…
Attack on Journalists: Sanwo-Olu visits press centre, orders investigation
In a show of emotional intelligence, Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos, on Monday, paid an unscheduled visit to members of his press crew at Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, located within…
Seven journalists killed in Russian war on Ukraine
May 5, 2022 Citing UN data, top independent rights experts on Wednesday said seven journalists had been killed since Russia invaded Ukraine while many had been facing unprecedented danger and…
Three journalists jailed 37 years for criticising government
A court in Vietnam, on Tuesday, sentenced three freelance journalists, known for their criticism of the government, to between 11 and 15 years in prison. The sentencing came after the…
Robbers attack two journalists in Nasarawa; cart away laptop, other items
Armed robbers have on Wednesday attacked Mr Linus Oota, the Nasarawa State Correspondent of The Nation Newspaper. Oota, who is a resident of Ombi one, Lafia, was attacked around 3:00…