The Oyo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists is reported to have hosted a golden jubilee birthday lecture in honour of its patron and former Secretary to the State Government, Barrister Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli. Guest speaker at the occasion was Dr. Muyiwa Popooloa from the University of Ibadan, Oyo State.
The Nigerian Guild of Editors [NGE], in a statement issued by its president, Mr. Femi Adesina, said that the line between press freedom and repression is thin. According to the NGE President, eternal vigilance is needed at all times in order not to suppress the freedom of expression. Reflecting on the world press freedom …
NIGERIAN PRESS COUNCIL STATEMENT ON WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY PRESS FREEDOM AND ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITY Today, we mark May 3 World Press Freedom Day; as proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in December 1993. The essence is firstly, to raise awareness on the importance of freedom of the press; secondly, to remind governments …
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The Managing Editor of the Nigerian Compass, Gabriel Akinadewo is reported to have resigned from the organization. The resignation was conveyed via a letter sent to the Chairman of Western Publishing Company Limited, publishers of Nigerian Compass.
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) President, Mallam Mohammed Garba has urged politicians in the country to focus on tackling the current security challenge instead of making comments capable of causing disaffection for the purpose of gaining popularity ahead of 2015 general election. The NUJ President made the call in Umuahia, Imo State during the union’s National …
Media professionals have been advised to always ensure balance and objectivity in their reportage to avoid reports that can cause disunity in the Country. The Minister of Transport Senator, Sen. Idrisu Umaru, who was represented by Mrs. Yetunde Sonike, gave the advice in a retreat organized by the Maritime Reporter’s Association of Nigeria at Customs …
The Minister of Information, Labaran Maku has called on the northern states governments to collaborate with the Federal Government in its bid to combat desertification in the region. The Minister made the call in Kebbi State as he led the National Good Governance Tour team on an inspection of the Yar’adua General Hospital in the …
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The Minister of Information, Labaran Maku has called on the northern states governments to collaborate with the Federal Government in its bid to combat desertification in the region. The Minister made the call in Kebbi State as he led the National Good Governance Tour team on an inspection of the Yar’adua General Hospital in …
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The Nigerian Guilds of Editors has decried what appears to be a siege to the media. It stated this in the Communiqué issued at the end of its Standing Committee meeting held in Ilorin between April 18 and 20, 2013. The Guild referred to the recent harassment and detention of journalists of the Leadership newspaper …
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The second edition of South – East Media Summit has been slated for August 2013 in Enugu. A statement from the office of the National Vice- President of the Nigeria Union of journalists (NUJ) in the zone, Mr. Chris Isiguzo, stated that the meeting of the zonal officers, Chairmen and Secretaries of the five chapters of …
