Jonathan Approves Licences for Community Radio Stations
Less than three weeks to the end of his tenure, President Goodluck Jonathan approved provisional community broadcast licences to community development organizations across the...
President Buhari Appoints Two Journalists as Spokesmen
President Muhammadu Buhari on May 31, 2015 announced the appointment of Mr Femi Adesina and Mr Garba Shehu as his spokesmen. Adesina will serve...
Newspaper Correspondent Harassed, Detained for Taking Pictures
Mr. Simon Utebor, the Bayelsa State Correspondent of the Punch newspaper was on May 28, 2015 harassed and detained by soldiers guarding the country...
Groups Launch First Ever Environmental Democracy Index
The Access Initiative and the World Resources Institute launched the first ever Environmental Democracy Index (EDI) on May 20, 2015.
The index tagged Environmental Democracy...
Political Thugs Assault Journalist for Taking Pictures
On June 3, 2015, political thugs suspected to be acting at the behest of Mr. Ayodele Fayose, the governor of Ekiti State, assaulted Mr....
Submission of Entries Open for Rory Peck Award
The Rory Peck trust is inviting freelancers around the world to send in entries for the 2015 edition of the Rory Peck awards. This...
