Tinubu To Sue Channels TV, Arise, Others Over Character Assassination, Fake News

Tinubu

Tinubu has vowed to sue media houses for spreading fake news. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has vowed to sue some media organisations, (not Eko Hot Blog) over alleged fake news and character assassination of his personality. Tinubu accused the media organisations … Read more

Zamfara Govt Rescinds Order Shutting Down Media Houses After Backlash

Former Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle

Zamfara government has rescinded its order shutting down some media houses in the state. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Zamfara State government has apologised for closing five broadcast stations in the state. EDITOR’S PICKS Matawalle Orders Closure Of Media Houses IPI Asks Zamfara Gov To Rescind ‘Illegal’ Order Shutting Down Media Houses Obi’s Visit … Read more

IPI Asks Zamfara Gov To Rescind ‘Illegal’ Order Shutting Down Media Houses

The IPI has asked Zamfara governor to rescind his “illegal” order shutting down media organisations in the state. Eko Hot Blog reports that the International Press Institute (IPI), Nigeria, has condemned as “reprehensible and unacceptable” the order by the Zamfara State government for the closure of some media organisations operating in the state. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more

Insecurity: Matawalle Orders Closure Of Media Houses

Zamfara State Government has ordered the closure of some federal and state-owned media outlets for security reasons, less than 48 hours after ordering the lockdown of three local government areas and the suspension of all political activities due to the return of attacks in some communities. Eko Hot Blog reports that the order was disclosed … Read more

COVID-19: Presidency Restricts State House Coverage To 13 Media Houses

Buhari

As coronavirus spreads to the Presidency, the coverage of the State House  has been limited to 13 media houses with effect from today. The decision by the presidency was in compliance with the “social distancing” rule and accommodation of not more than 50 persons at any gathering. The restrictions will be in place “until further … Read more