Newspaper Publisher Alleges Threat to Life over Report
Publisher of the Taraba Truth and Fact newspaper, Mr. Oloye Samuel, has alleged that his life is being threatened over his critical reporting of politicians in Taraba State in northern Nigeria.
The management of the...
Unknown Gunmen Abduct Radio Programme Producer
On May 12, 2022, unknown gunmen, abducted Mr. Idris Haruna-Magami, a popular radio host with the state-owned, Zamfara Radio. Magami produces and presents the, “Su Duniya Manya” a popular programme aired in Hausa language.
The...
CWPPF Condemns Attacks on Media, Calls for Adequate Security and Protection for Media Workers
The Coalition of Whistleblowers Protection and Press Freedom (CWPPF) has condemned the persistent attacks on journalists in Nigeria and called on the government to protect all media workers in the country.
The Coalition cited the...
Hoodlums Attack, Injure Journalists in Lagos
On June 19, 2022, hoodlums attacked journalists attached to the Lagos State Government House who were on the entourage of the state governor to welcome the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential flag-bearer, Asiwaju Bola...
Polytechnic Rector Demands N100m Compensation from Reporter for Defamation
Dr. Justina Anjiode Kotso, the Rector of the Isa Mustapha Agwai Polytechnic, Lafia in Nassarawa State, has filed a lawsuit against Rabiu Omaku, a reporter for Universal Reporters, claiming N100 million as damages for...
Police Shoot, Injure Journalist Covering Students’ Protest in Osogbo
Operatives of the Osun State Command of the Nigerian Police on May 31, 2022 shot and injured the Osun State Correspondent of the Nation newspaper, Mr. Toba Adedeji, while he was covering a students’...
Media Bodies, CSOs Demand Investigation into Journalist Detention and Prosecution of...
The undersigned media organisations, media associations and professional bodies as well as civil society organisations wish to express our deep concern and strong condemnation...
