The Executive Director of the International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR), Mr Dayo Aiyetan has narrated how he was attacked while covering the Presidential and National Assembly elections on Saturday in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. In a Twitter thread on his handle @dayoaiyetan, he was attacked in Gwagwalada during a disturbance at a […]
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The International Press Centre (IPC), Lagos has expressed concern over reported attacks on journalists and other media professionals who covered Saturday’s Presidential and Senatorial elections. Information reaching IPC’s-JOURNALISTS-ELECTION-DAY-SAFETY-ALERT DESK according to the Freedom Information Officer of the Centre, Melody Akinjiyan indicates that not less than three journalists and media professionals have been assaulted and subjected
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The Nigerian Press Organisation (NPO) has constituted a new Ombudsman mechanism with the announcement of a nine-man board of the National Media Complaints Commission (NMCC), known as the National Ombudsman. The commission according to a statement by the President of the Newspapers Proprietors Association and NPO, Mallam Kabiru Yusuf is a major step by the
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Retired journalist and cartoonist Josiah Ajiboye (Josy Ajiboye) has been commended for his immense contribution to journalism and art craft in Nigeria through his cartoons and paintings. Ajiboye was commended by stakeholders during a 2-day exhibition held on Thursday 9 February and Saturday 11 February titled ‘Inside Out: Unveiling Josy Ajiboye’. Motunrayo Alaka, Executive Director/CEO
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The International Press Centre (IPC) has condemned the attack on Wish FM 99.5 and the Atlantic Television Network through sporadic gunshots and explosions by suspected gunmen in the Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State on the night of Tuesday, February 21st, 2023. IPC in a statement by its Press Freedom Officer, Melody Akinjiyan also
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What are the options for the media in Africa to address the various existential threats to their survival? This report highlights the major insights and suggestions by speakers at the recent Africa Media Festival in Nairobi, Kenya. The media like every sector globally is going through lots of disruptions and changes that require journalists and
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Inspired by a popular song, media career development specialist, Lekan Otufodunrin writes on how to be an unstoppable journalist notwithstanding the odds in the profession. I’m not sure what made me suddenly feel like watching the video of the popular song, Unstoppable by Australian singer and songwriter, Sia last Saturday evening. It might have probably
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The International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR) has invited applications from suitable and qualified journalists for the second phase of its Open Contract Reporting Project (OCRP). The OCPR according to the Editor of ICIR, Victoria Bamas is an accountability reporting project of the Centre that seeks to promote fiscal transparency and accountability in the budget
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For journalists who will be involved in the coverage of the forthcoming general elections, below are tips on what to do and guide against to ensure your safety and comprehensive reporting by the National Association of Political Correspondents (NAPOC) 1990s. A) Carry your Identity card that indicates the media organisation you work for. B) If
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Below is a compilation of fellowships, webinars, Award, training and other opportunities for your consideration. WEBINAR – THURSDAY, FEB. 23, 2023 Global International Journalism Network presents a webinar: ‘Investigating the War in Ukraine One Year On,’ which will bring together four senior investigative journalists who have investigated the war in Ukraine. The tutors will offer
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