March 31
Nigeria: Amnesty Kicks As Police Declare Nigerian Journalist Wanted
Amnesty asked the Nigerian police to stop intimidation against the journalist. Read more »
March 28
Nigeria: Nigerian Journalist, Segun Olatunji, Narrates Ordeal in Military Detention
"At a point, one of the officers came and tightened the cuffs on my right hand and leg. I was there groaning in pain, and it was that way for three days. When they released it all,… Read more »
March 23
Nigeria: Firstnews Mgt, Staff Go Spiritual, Seek Divine Intervention for Missing Editor
"Our request is a simple one: God, please bring Segun Olatunji back home safely to his family from the hand of abductors." Read more »
March 08
Nigeria: Sowore Departs for U.S. After Almost Five Years of Battling Buhari Govt's Charges
In almost five years, I have been denied the ability to visit my family, missing out on precious moments with my darling wife and wonderful children. Read more »
February 29
Nigeria: Exclusive - Eight-Year-Tenure Policy: After Premium Times' Report, NUC Issues Fresh Directive
Mrs Omorodion said following the established facts, the "non-compliance with the provisions of the Public Service Rules (2021) and circular would amount to breach of rules and… Read more »
February 15
Nigeria: IPI Executive Board Praises Nigerian Chapter On Press Freedom Activities
IPI Director, Frane Maroevic, says the IPI National Committee in Nigeria is a good example of how a national committee should operate. Read more »
Nigeria: How Media Organisations Can Avoid Slapp Threats in Nigeria - IPI
Senior journalists as well as top media executives and entrepreneurs attended the event. Read more »
February 14
Senegal: Internet Shutdowns Threaten Media Freedom in Senegal
If there is anything that has proven to be an important backbone of democracy, it is the freedom of information. Read more »
January 21
Cameroon: Cameroon - a Year After Murder of Journalist Martinez Zogo, IPI Reiterates Call for Justice
IPI says authorities must carry out credible, transparent, and independent investigations. Read more »
January 16
Nigeria: Veteran Radio Broadcaster Killed By Kidnappers Will Be Buried Friday - Family
The slain broadcaster had served as the general manager, Radio Nigeria Atlantic FM, Uyo, and Creek FM, Yenagoa, before his retirement in 2014. Read more »
January 09
Nigeria: Journalists, Activists React to BBC Documentary About Nigerian Cleric
The commentators spoke shortly after a private screening of the BBC Africa Eye Documentary on the late Temitope Joshua, popularly known as TB Joshua. Read more »
December 26, 2023
Nigeria: Police Confirm Killing of Nigerian Journalist
He was shot dead on Christmas Eve. Read more »
December 11, 2023
Nigeria: Veteran NTA Broadcaster, Aisha Bello, Is Dead, Tinubu Mourns
Aisha Bello's death was confirmed by her family in a statement on Monday. Read more »
November 26, 2023
West Africa: Ecowas Court Declares Sections of Nigerian Press Law As Human Rights Violations
The ECOWAS Court rules that the Nigerian Press Council Act of 1992 fails to recognise public interest media including rights of online and citizen journalists. Read more »
November 14, 2023
Nigeria: CJID Holds Three-Day Media Development Conference
The conference is tagged "Bridging Democracy, Development, Innovation, and Media Sustainability." Read more »
Nigeria: MDC23 - Three Innovations Win $1,900 At CJID's Conference
The winning entry, GrinMesh was presented with a $1,000 cash prize while the first and second runners-up, Trakkem and ProcureBot got $500 and $400 respectively. Read more »
November 12, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Wins West African Journalist of the Year Award
Nigerian journalist, Mr Akinyemi, one of the 17 journalists earlier shortlisted for the regional awards, clinched the overall best at an award ceremony in Accra, Ghana, on Saturday… Read more »
November 08, 2023
Nigeria: MDC23 - CJID Set to Host Media Development Conference
"At least 250 delegates, including journalists, media experts, technologists, academics, and policymakers drawn from within and outside Nigeria are expected for the in-person… Read more »
November 06, 2023
West Africa: Some Nigerian Broadcasting Codes Violate Human Rights - Ecowas Court
The affected provisions of the law, the sixth edition, are Articles 3 (1) (1), 3(1) (2), 15(2) (1) of the NBC and Article 15 (5) (1) of the Amendments to the code. Read more »
November 05, 2023
Nigeria: GIJC2023 - Despite Visa Challenges, Conference Reunites Journalists Against Global Threats
Participants say GIJC is far beyond tips shared in the classrooms and panel sessions, even as they hailed the collaborative opportunities and reunion presented by the in-person… Read more »
November 02, 2023
Africa: Crimes Against Journalists Threaten Press Freedom, Democracy - Ex-Senate President
The former Senate President calls for the protection of journalists in his remarks marking the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists. Read more »
November 01, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Media Unfair, Biased in Reporting Women in Appointive Positions - Report
The report explains how the media describe and present the strengths, skills, and competence of women and men in appointive positions. Read more »
October 25, 2023
Nigeria: Premium Times' Journalist, 19 Others Admitted Into Nigerian Green Academy
The annual programme designed for emerging civil society activists, journalists, artists and social entrepreneurs, is hosted by the Heinrich Boll Stiftung. Read more »
October 05, 2023
Nigeria: Natural Resource Investment - Nigerian Govt Set to Partner CJID, Others to Hold Second Summit
The forum, the organisers added, is expected to address measures to mitigate the challenges of energy transition and provide a low-emission development trajectory. Read more »
October 02, 2023
Nigeria: Ochefu, Bala-Usman, Chukwu Line Up for GOCOP 2023 Conference
A line up of seasoned professionals are now ready to speak as panelists at the 2023 annual conference of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) holding on Thursday. Read more »