Demands release of Daniel Ojukwu of Foundation for Investigative Journalism Criticizes arrests of journalists as irresponsible and breach of free press Cites cases of Segun Olatunji and Chinonso Uba’s arrests Eko Hot Blog reports that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has spoken out against the arrest of journalist Daniel Ojukwu, demanding his immediate release. Additionally, … Read more
Reports of police detention of journalist emerges on world press freedom day. Authorities restrict access to lawyer for detained reporter. Officials scrutinize FIJ over investigative stories. Eko Hot Blog reports that police detained Daniel Ojukwu, an FIJ journalist, in Lagos. His disappearance on May 1 prompted safety worries. FIJ reported Ojukwu as missing after he … Read more
House of Representatives commits to reviewing laws restricting press freedom. Rotimi emphasizes creating an enabling environment for journalists. Aiyetan urges ethical journalism and collaboration with NBC. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the House of Representatives announced its commitment to reassessing laws and practices that restrict press freedom and hinder the media’s constitutional role in the country. … Read more
My Administration will continue to promote press freedom – Sanwo-Olu Sanwo-Olu lamented the emergence of fake news, especially its dominance on digital and social media, calls on journalists to rededicate themselves to courageous and objective journalism EDITOR’S PICK: Resident Trapped As 3 Storey Building Collapsed In Lagos (VIDEO) Worker’s Day: Lagos Workers Endorse Sanwo-Olu For … Read more
SGF, Boss Mustapha has celebrated Nigerian Media On World’s Press Freedom Day. He appreciated the extant role of the media in the fight against the Covid-19 Pandemic. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, has joined others to celebrate the Nigerian media on the occasion of the World’s Press Freedom Day. … Read more
World Press Freedom Day (WPFD), an annual celebration of press freedom, observed on 3 May, acts as a reminder to governments of the need to respect their commitment to press freedom… The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan has felicitated with Nigerian journalists on the occasion of the 2021 World Press Freedom Day, saying the National Assembly … Read more
The Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) has called on governments at all levels to take decisive steps in ensuring the protection of media workers to strengthen and maintain press freedom. Mr Victor Udu, the Chairman of NUJ, Cross River Council, made the call in a statement to mark the World Press Freedom Day 2020 in … Read more