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...
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...
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...
Police Detain Newspaper Vendor for Undisclosed Reasons
On May 13, 2021, the Delta State Police Command arrested and detained a newspaper vendor, Mr Patrick Onwuaha, popularly known as Ocha, incommunicado, without disclosing the reasons for his arrest and detention.
Patrick who had...
Journalists Attacked by Hoodlums, Arrested by Policemen
On April 27, 2021, nine journalists who report for different media organisations in Rivers State, including Rhythm FM radio, Rivers State Television, Sweet Crude, Sahara Reporters, Wish FM radio, Today’s FM radio and Arise...
Ending Attack against Journalists and Media Workers
An interview granted by Mr. Edetean Ojo, Executive Director, Media Rights Agenda (MRA) with Blessing Oladunjoye on Mirabel Radio
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