Tag: WPFD
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World Press Freedom Day: Democratic processes in Nigeria are in danger of being undermined-NUJ President
President of Nigerian Union of Journalists, NUJ, Chris Isiguzo has raised alarm that democratic processes in Nigeria, are in danger of being undermined by unscrupulous politicians and the prevalence of false, hateful and divisive information that create fear, ignorance and uncertainty within the public at large. TheNewsGuru.com, (TNG) reports this was contained in a release…
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WPFD: UN chief laments increasing “politicisation” of media
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has said journalists and media workers are facing increasing “politicisation” of their work and threats to their freedom for simply doing their jobs. Guterres said this in his message to mark World Press Freedom Day on Tuesday. The World Press Freedom Day is annually observed on May 3, to inform…
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Word Press Freedom Day: Adhere strictly to journalism ethics – AMDF urges journalists
The Africa Media Development Foundation (AMDF), has called on journalists to adhere strictly to the code of journalism ethics each time they write their stories. Mr Iliya Kure, the Executive Director, AMDF, made this known in a statement issued to mark the 2022 World Press Freedom Day (WPFD) on Tuesday in Kaduna. Kure said: “The…