August 28, 2020

Politician Verbally Assaults Journalist at Press Conference

MRA Condemns Politician’s Verbal Attack on Journalist, Calls on those in Authority to Respect Journalists’ Rights

2020 International Day for Universal Access to Information to Hold Online

Journalist Issued Death Threats by IPOB over AFP Interview

MRA Launches “Araromi: A Paradox” a Documentary on Government Neglect of Citizens

Akwa Ibom State Bars Journalists from Inauguration of State Executive Council

NBC Fines Radio Station N5m for Alleged ‘Unprofessional Broadcast’

Journalist Beaten for Covering State Enforcement of Use of Facemask

Reporter Arrested and Detained for Taking Pictures of Protesters

Upper Sharia Court Sentences Man to Death for Blasphemy

MRA Condemns NBC’s N5 Million Fine on ‘Nigeria Info 99.3FM’

NBC Board, Stakeholders Disagree with Minister on Reviewed Broadcasting Code

David Kaye Joins Global Network Initiative as Independent Board Chair

Judge Strikes out Case Against Madonna University Students and Lecturer

UN Rights Experts Call for Immediate Release of Humanist Arrested for Alleged blasphemy

Premium Times Publisher, 4 Others to Receive the 2020 International Press Freedom Award

Journalist Assaulted by Security Operatives at APC Primary Election in Ondo State

Survey Reveals Gender Inequality Increases in Media During COVID 19

ECOWAS Court Finds Nigeria in Violation of Freedom of Expression, Orders Government to Repeal or Amend Cybercrime Act

ECOWAS Court Rules 2017 Internet Shutdown in Togo Illegal, Orders Government to Safeguard Right to Freedom of Expression

Media Rights Agenda Issues Report Highlighting Rampant Attacks on Journalists by Government Officials

When Protectors Become Predators: The State Against Freedom of Expression in Nigeria, 2025

MRA Announces Call for Entries for Goodluck Jonathan FOI Awards 2026

MRA Condemns INEC’s Exorbitant Charge for Information Request under FOI Act

Call for Entries for Dr Goodluck Jonathan Freedom of Information Awards 2026

MRA’s Director Calls on Freedom Online Coalition to Ensure Internet Access for Everyone

Lagos Journalist Lured, Arrested over Investigative Report

Police Arrest, Detain AFP Journalist Covering Protest in Abuja

Police Teargas BussinessDay Crew Covering #FreeNnamdiKanuNow Protest

Call for Research Submissions on Beneficial Ownership Transparency Symposium Announced

‘Women Deliver’ Calls for Applications for 2026 Media Scholarships

OsloMet’s MEKK, Fritt Ord Foundation to Host 2025 International Conference on Safety of Journalists in Norway

Commonwealth Member States Urged to Abolish Laws that Criminalise Legitimate Expressions of Public Opinion

John S. Knight Journalism Fellowship Programme Accepting Entries

UNESCO Calls on Stakeholders to Take Action to Protect Journalists

International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists 2025 to be Commemorated on November 2

IAWRT, UNESCO’s IPDC Launch New Tool to Protect Women Journalists in Africa

Police Arrest Journalist Following Petition by Kano State Official Accused of Corruption

Global Coalition Urges Taliban to Immediately Restore Internet Access in Afghanistan

NSCDC Operatives Assault Channels TV Cameraman Covering Turbaning Ceremony

Naija News Today Publisher Arrested in Lagos for Publications, Taken to Abuja

Journalist Assaulted by Imo State Environmental Compliance Corps

DSS Arrests Two Radio Reporters Covering President Tinubu’s Visit to Plateau State

Journalist Abducted by Unknown Persons During Fellowship Programme Trip