Tag: Journalists

The police say 16 assorted arms were also recovered from the suspects.

The bill was passed by the National Assembly in 2017 but President Muhammadu Buhari refused to sign it into law ...

Mr Ihedioha says he acted in pursuant to the instrument of suspension of the local government authority in Imo State.

Collation of results was ongoing when the armed men arrived.

The journalists were seen arguing with the officers who maintained that they are carrying out orders.

Mr Diri also accuses security agents of conniving with APC agents ''to disrupt peaceful and credible elections''.

Among the beneficiaries were 250 prisoners convicted and given an option of fine, while others were those sentenced to life ...

The group said it observed that "public officers and influential individuals are increasingly intolerant of critical reporting."

SERAP also said, “Media freedom and the right of citizens to know constitute a crucial bulwark of democracy."

Mr Amaechi says the Lagos-Ibadan and Abuja-Kaduna rail lines would each get 10 of the coaches being expected from China

"We will not rest until our media space has been rid of fake news and hate speech."

An official said the reason behind the closed-door meetings ''is not to shroud issues in secrecy but for better concentration''.

The number is the highest since 2015.

The ASDC in a letter signed by its chairman, Tony Oli, on September 23 had issued a directive that Trinity ...

There are more than 80 local newspapers in Akwa Ibom, with journalists sometimes coming under attack by state officials.

The theme of this biennial meeting is "Feathers, microphones and cameras for a free and united Africa".

A Taliban spokesman confirmed the abduction but said they would be released soon.

CPJ’s survey found that 85 per cent of respondents believe journalists have become less safe in the past five years.

Elisha Abbo was caught on camera assaulting a woman.

Nigeria ranks poorly in the Global Press Freedom Index and the Nigerian press has suffered in the hands of constricting ...

The journalists threatened to blackout all the activities of the association.

The World Health Organization (WHO) identifies the media as a major player in the quest for Universal Health Coverage.

The directive, would take effect from June 11, has sparked criticisms.

The new guideline for covering the National Assembly sets tough benchmarks on newspaper sales, internet audience, experience, tax clearance and ...

The management of the legislative chamber on Monday released a lengthy guideline for correspondents and media organisations covering the National ...