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Protest: NUJ Edo restricts visitors to press centre
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Edo Council has announced the restriction of visitors to the Press Centre from 6p.m. until ongoing nationwide protest was over. In a statement on Friday in Benin by Comrade Festus Alenkhe and Andy Egbon, the Chairman and Secretary of the council, the centre would be closed from 6p.m. until further notice. “This is to…
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FG commits to ensuring press freedom
The Federal government says it is committed to ensuring freedom of media practice in Nigeria. Information and National Orientation Minister, Mohammed Idris, said this at a dinner organised by the International Press Institute (IPI) to celebrate the re-election of Mr Raheem Adedoyin, as a Director of World IPI on Thursday in Abuja. Idris said that the President Bola Tinubu’s administration…
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We will not gag the press – FG assures
The Federal Government has restated its commitment to creating a conducive environment for journalists and the media profession in the country. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris gave the assurance on Wednesday in Abuja at a book presentation titled “Writing for Media and Monetising it” by Azu Ishiekwene. “As we celebrate this milestone, it is also important…
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UN emphasises importance of press freedom as Israel shuts Al Jazeera
The United Nations has emphasized the importance of press freedom following Israel’s decision to close broadcaster Al Jazeera’s operations in the country. “We stand firmly against any decision to roll back freedom of the press,” said UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric in New York. “A free press provides an invaluable service to ensure that the public is informed and engaged.” Israel’s…
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Press Freedom Day: PDP governors seek journalists’ protection
The Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (PDP-GF) has called for global peace and world that shows the universal language of love. The Chairman of the forum, Gov. Bala Mohammed made the call in a statement by the forum Director-General, Dr Emmanuel Agbo, in Abuja on Friday, to mark World Press Freedom Day. Mohammed called for the unconditional release of journalists…
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