Journalists

The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) Director-General,  Audrey Azoulay,  says there is a need to ensure the freedom of expression and safety of journalists in Afghanistan. This she said, should be in…

The Zamfara Police Command has redeployed its Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Kaura-Namoda, following allegations of fraternizing and conniving with bandits terrorizing the area. The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP…

The Nigerian Red Cross (NRC) has advised women journalists to ensure regular medical check-up to prevent any challenges that may stand as impediments in the discharge of their duties. The NRC Acting Branch Secretary in Osun, Mr…

The Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kogi council, Alhaji Adeiza Momoh-Jimoh, has urged journalists in the state to prioritise their health and wellness in the discharge of their duties. Momoh-Jimoh stated this during a…

The President, Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Mrs Ifeyinwa Omowole, has called on female journalists in the country to prioritise their safety as they carry out their duties. Omowole made the call on Friday…

The Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Pauline Tallen, has urged journalists across the country to give priority attention to reportage to Gender-Based Violence (GBV) issues to help reduce the menace. The minister made the call on Thursday…

The abandoned broadcast facilities of the Abuja Broadcasting Corporation Ltd. may be converted to a training centre for journalists if the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), approves the former’s recommendation.…

Mr Ajibola Abayomi, President, Journalists International Forum For Migration (JIFORM) has urged the Federal Government to evolve stricter measures in the fight against human trafficking. Abayomi who made the call in a statement on…

The Bauchi Youth Parliament of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has tendered an unreserved apology to the state council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) over the recent attack on journalists by hoodlums. A statement made…

The Nigerian Breweries Plc on Tuesday donated food items, sanitiser and drinks to members of the Correspondent Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Imo. SEE ALSO: EU, Germany plan to increase power generation in Nigeria by…

 About 50 journalists working with Microsoft are set to lose their jobs, as the American multinational tech giant reportedly moves to replace them with robots. According to local media reports, those affected are contract employees…

Nigerian South-East Journalists under the aegis of Izunwanne have demanded an apology from Ebonyi state Governor, David Umahi for affront on media. This is coming after two Journalists Chijioke Agwu (Sun newspaper) and Peter Okutu…

The Gombe State Taskforce on COVID-19 has trained 50 journalist from various media organizations in the state on the role of Media in checking the spread of coronavirus. SEE ALSO: COVID-19: Enugu Govt Insures Doctors, Essential Services…

The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has called on the Kogi State Government to ensure accelerated and unbiased investigation of the alleged act of assault and rape committed by the state’s Commissioner for Water Resources,…

The Radio Television Theatre and Arts Workers Union of Nigeria (RATTAWU), has applauded journalists in Kebbi for being steadfast in enlightening the public on preventive measures against coronavirus in the state. The state…

Participants at the media dialogue with religious leaders in Abuja have called journalists and religious leaders to watch utterances and reports that can incite violence. SEE ALSO: China expels U.S. Journalists from 3 Top Newspapers amid…

Prof. Mohammed Atureta, Rector, Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, has charged journalists to always take cognisance of the peace and oneness of the nation and avoid reports that could fragment the country. SEE ALSO: ASUP, Fed Poly Ede…

Gov Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has tasked journalists to be defender of the nation’s democracy. SEE ALSO: Murder: Man Arraigned For Allegedly Stabbing Another Man With Bottle Makinde gave the charge on Sunday during the inauguration of…

Journalists from the South-West zone of Nigeria have called for effective regulation of the media to checkmate unethical and unprofessional conducts of practitioners and media organisations in the country. They made the…

The Emir of Lafia, Sidi Bage on Tuesday advised journalists in the state to be objective in their reportage and to always uphold the ethics of their profession. Bage gave the advice when the Correspondents’ Chapel of the…

 A Human rights activist and lawyer, Mr Femi Falana, has urged journalists not to peddle rumours in their quest to fight injustice in the country. Falana, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (NAN), gave the advice on Monday night at the…

 A member of the House of Representatives, Mr Adejoro Adeogun (APC-Ondo), has said that Nigeria’s political class is not ready for state police. Adeogun in an interview with journalists in Abuja recommended decentralisation of the current…

An NGO, The Premium Times Centre for Investigative Journalism (PTCIJ),Abuja on Saturday advocated regular training and retraining of Journalists on fact-checking to promote accurate and balance reporting. Mr Dapo Olorunyomi, Chief…

Three major suspects were arrested less than 48 hours after the murder of two local Afghan reporters, Afghan Ministry of Interior Affairs confirmed on Friday. “Afghan National Police personnel arrested three suspects in Northeastern…