By Abigael Joshua The Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) has appealed to the media to ensure responsible and positive reporting that promotes peace, development, and national unity during the upcoming FCT Area Council elections. The National Chairman, PCRC, Alhaji Mogaji Olaniyi, disclosed this during an interactive meeting on security andContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and media practitioners have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening public trust and promoting gender-responsive policing through effective implementation of the Police Act 2020 nationwide. The commitment was made at a police-media dialogue and workshop on reporting police reform and accountability, organised byContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter, has sought collaboration with the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Nigeria on media development, capacity building, and women empowerment initiatives. Mrs Bassey Ita-Ikpang, Chairperson of NAWOJ FCT, made the call during aContinue Reading
The Global South Media has been urged to shape a media landscape that reflects the complexity, beauty, and aspirations of its people. Mr Philly Moilwa of the South African Broadcasting corporation (SABC) said this at the opening of the Global South Media and Think Tank Forum China-Africa Partnership ForumContinue Reading
By Mufutau Ojo The Vice President of Gabon, Mr Alexandre Chambrier, says the media in Africa is safeguarding the narratives of the continent. He spoke at the opening of the 10th Executive Council meeting of the Atlantic Federation of African Press Agencies (FAAPA) in Libreville, Gabon. Chambrier described FAAPA asContinue Reading
By Kayode Adebiyi Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State and Minister for Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris are some of the dignitaries expected to attend an event in honour of Nigerian journalists aged 70 and above. The event, marked “Appreciation Day” and organised by The Journalism Clinic, is scheduledContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The International Press Institute (IPI), a global body committed to protecting press freedom and the free flow of information, has raised concern over the recent cases of media repression in the country. Mr Musililu Mojeed, President, IPI Nigeria, raised the alarm at a dinner organised by theContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje/EricJames Ochigbo The Steering Committee of the Partnership Against Violent Extremism (PAVE) Network has called for stronger collaboration among stakeholders to curb violent extremism and build resilience across Nigeria. Chairman of the committee, Mr Jaye Gaskia, made the call on Monday in Abuja, at the opening of aContinue Reading
By Busayo Onijala, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Financial crimes, including money laundering, terrorist financing and proliferation financing, have continued to fuel conflict, economic inequality and corruption across West Africa. In the fight against this, the media often remains underutilised, underresourced and, sometimes, under threat.Continue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab Prof. Abdullahi Usman, the Chairman, National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), has described the media reportage on the just concluded Hajj operation as contributions toward defending and projecting positive image of Islam. Usman said this at a farewell dinner organised for the NAHCON National Media Team inContinue Reading
