Professor of Journalism and Mass Communication, Redeemer’s University Ede, Osun State, Bayo Oloyede, has cautioned against treating journalists alleged to have infringed the nation’s publishing law like criminals.

Fifty-four journalists were killed worldwide while carrying out their work or because of their profession in 2024, a third of them by the Israeli army, according to an annual report by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) published Thursday. According to the press freedom NGO, Israeli armed forces were responsible for the deaths of 18 journalists this…

A fact-checking and verification platform, Dubawa, has developed a chatbot that can help journalists, students, and media users verify information efficiently. The move is part of efforts to counter the growing threat of misinformation, malinformation, and disinformation in the country. During an outreach event at Unique Blossom Schools, Maitama, Abuja, Dubawa's team exposed the students…

As the world commemorates the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists held every November 2, a coalition of Civil Society Organisations has urged President Bola Tinubu to address the persistent attacks and harassment of journalists and the media across the country. The coalition made up of Citizens’ Gavel, Centre for Journalism Innovation…

Harassment, intimidation, and sundry onslaughts targeted at journalists have intensified under the President Bola Tinubu-led administration.

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has announced that journalists who were kidnapped on Thursday on their way to cover the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match between Nigeria and Libya in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State have been released. SWAN in a statement signed by its Secretary-General, Ikenna Okonkwo, said the journalists,…

The International Press Centre (IPC), Nigeria, on Thursday, urged journalists as well as other stakeholders that would be on electoral duty during the governorship election in Edo State on Saturday to pay optimal attention to their safety. While specifically enjoining security operatives to help ensure the safety of journalists, the IPC's Executive Director, Mr. Lanre…

The International Press Centre (IPC) has enjoined journalists and other media professionals covering the Saturday governorship election in Edo to pay deserved attention to their safety. The IPC’s Executive Director, Mr. Lanre Arogundade made the call on Thursday via a statement by Melody Akinjiyan, the Press Freedom Officer to the center. Arogundade urged security operatives…

Delta Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Mr. Val Arenyeka on Wednesday urged journalists to engage in farming to bridge the hunger gap and ensure food security in the country. READ ALSO:Delta commissioner empowers women, students, vigilantes The commissioner gave the charge when the executive and members of the Asaba Correspondents Chapel of the Nigeria…

      Bangladesh remanded in custody on Tuesday two journalists and a writer accused of involvement in violence against the protests that ousted autocratic premier Sheikh Hasina last month, police said. READ ALSO:Bangladesh court opens murder case against ex-premier Sheikh Hasina   The accusations are the latest to be leveled against hundreds of former…

    The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Edo, on Monday, began issuance of identification tags to journalists accredited to cover this Saturday’s governorship election in Edo. READ ALSO:Edo decides: PDP members jubilant at grand finale   The distribution exercise took place at the Nigeria Union of Journalists, (NUJ), secretariat in the state.  …

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has called on all authorities to ensure the safety of journalists covering protests around the world in accordance with international norms and their human rights obligations.