Journalists want November 16 declared public holiday to honour Azikiwe
A forum of journalists in the south-east Nigeria, known as Izunwanne, has called for the declaration of November 16 as a public holiday in honour of the first President of…
Six journalists die in one week
No fewer than six journalists practising in Nigeria have died within the past one week, the latest being Mr. Hugo Odiogor, a popular foreign affairs analyst and ex-Chairman, Vanguard Editorial…
Curfew: FG apologises to medics, journalists, others over Police harassment
Mr Boss Mustapha, the Chairman, Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has apologized to medical officers, journalists and other persons on essential duty who were harassed by security agencies in…
Penitent Umahi says ban on two journalists unintentional, seeks partnership with media
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has said that the unfortunate incident with some members of the press in the state was unintentional. Umahi made the disclosure on Tuesday in Abakaliki,…
Journalists escape lynching in Kano polls as thugs chase away voters
Some journalists covering the Supplementary Governorship election in Kano State on Saturday escaped lynching by some suspected thugs at Suntulma Primary School in Gama ward of Nasarawa Local Government Area…
Lagos CJ urges journalists to uphold professional ethics
April 20, 2018 The Chief Judge (CJ) of Lagos State, Justice Opeyemi Oke, has urged journalists in the state to be professional and uphold the ethics of journalism while carrying…
2019 Election: NPC urges media to adhere to Electoral Act guidelines
April 19, 2018 Nigerian Press Council (NPC) has urged media practitioners to adhere strictly to the guidelines of the Electoral Act in reporting political activities as preparations for the 2019…
Update: What El-Zakzaky told journalists (unedited)
Transcript of Sheikh El-Zakzaky Interaction With Press. The leader of Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), popularly known as Shiite Group, Sheikh Ibrahim El Zakzaky, has spoken to the press in…