Tag: Journalist
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NUJ FCT condemns kidnap of Onuorah, Editor-in-Chief, Globalupfront (online) newspaper
…wants him released immediate The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja Council, has denounced what it described as ‘the commando-like raiding’ of the home of Mr. Madu Onuorah, Editor-in-Chief of Globalupfront newspaper, an online platform, and his subsequent abduction by security agents, warning that the spate of police harassment of journalists…
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Gen Abacha days back in Nigeria as Police abduct another Editor in Abuja
…picked in the presence of his wife, children …no Warrant for his arrest, nor disclose his offence Nigerian Journalism has started experiencing what transpired in the days of the googled General Sani Abacha as once again the profession came under attack on Wednesday, 22/5/2024 as the Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of the Globalupfront Newspaper (Online), Mr.…
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NUJ warns against crackdown on Nigerian media, journalists
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has warned against the upsurge of attacks on media organizations and journalists by public officeholders in the country over the publication of critical reports. NUJ’s cautioning follows recent arrests, detention, and release of some journalists by Police and Military authorities over “allegations of criminal defamation and cyberstalking.” As well…
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The journalist as a guerrilla: Saharawi as jungle experts – By Owei Lakemfa
THE journalist is needed everywhere, but is endangered everywhere. Hence humanity declared May 3 as World Press Freedom Day to highlight the importance of the profession and the need for freedom of the press in the context of current global affairs. Tragically, the day has become like a body count of journalists killed, those of them…
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Kano: No Journalist was hit by bullet in govt house – DG Media denies reports
The Kano State Government has refuted a viral report claiming that a journalist was struck by a stray bullet at the Government House on Friday.
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BREAKING: Confusion as stray bullet hits journalist inside Kano Govt House
Naziru Idris Yau, a journalist with Abubakar Rimi Television (ARTV), has been hit by a stray bullet inside government house in Kano state. The incident occurred around 6:30pm on Friday during an event to mark the World Press Freedom Day. According to a report by a local radio station in Kano, which was monitored on…
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Mass Wedding: Hisbah to marry off 50 Kano Journalists
Sheikh Aminu Daurawa, the Commander-General of the Kano State Hisbah Board has confirmed the the allocation of 50 slots to journalists and media workers in the next batch of the state’s mass wedding programme.
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Igbo Journalists Association disowns factional Ohanaeze led by Chief Chidi Ibe
The Igbo Journalists Association (IJA), an affiliate to Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, disowns an amorphous group that goes by the name Ohanaeze being led by one Chief Chidi Ibe, as the president general and a certain Okechukwu Isiguzoro, as its secretary. The leadership of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide is not either unknown or under threat and it…
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CONFESSION! Late TB Joshua repeatedly rap3d me in his bathroom – Namibian journalist alleges
A Namibian journalist, Jessica Kaimu, has alleged that the founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), the late Temitope Joshua, of se3ual molestation and rape. Kaimu stated this in an investigation conducted by BBC Africa to reveal claims of systematic sexual abuse and rape committed by Joshua. The broadcast journalist stated that she…
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Memorial lecture: Demas Akpore the man who gave everything to humanity and asked for nothing in return – Abraham Ogbodo
Frontline journalist, Abraham Ogbodo has described the founder of Orogun Grammar School, a former principal of Government College and former Deputy Governor of Bendel State Chief Demand Akpore as a man who gave everything to humanity and asked for nothing in return. In his presentation in commemoration of Chief Demas Akpore 16th memorial lecture tagged:…