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MRA, IPC seek Ebonyi governor’s removal over abuse of journalist’s rights

The Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) has been asked to sanction the Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi for allegedly misconducting himself, breaching his oath of office and the Code of Conduct for Public Officers following his recent attacks on journalists in the State. Two Lagos-based media support organizations, Media Rights Agenda (MRA) and the International […]

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IPC launches Advisory for COVID-19 reporting

Journalists in Nigeria covering the COVID-19 pandemic now have access to an advisory launched by the International Press Center, IPC, Lagos-Nigeria, on Wednesday. The advisory, divided into three parts – Safety, Ethics and Professionalism and Social Responsibility is to guide journalists in reporting various aspects of Coronavirus. The Executive Director of IPC, Mr Lanre Arogundade,

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The Guardian staff await board’s decision on suspended appointments

Staff of The Guardian Newspapers are awaiting the final verdict of the Board of Directors of the company on the recent editorial appointments in the company which were suspended. In the recent appointments announced in a memo dated March 20, new Editor-in-Chief, Editor Daily and Weekend Editor were named along with some others. The reorganisation

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Wole Soyinka Centre launches COVID-19 Reality Check’ project

The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) has launched a ‘COVID-19 Reality Check’ project to ensure comprehensive reporting of coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and its impacts in Nigeria. The COVID-19 Reality Check project according to a statement by the Executive Director of WSIJ, Motunrayo Alaka will examine government interventions and promises in relation to the

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How to get COVID-19 fund for journalists, media

Following the outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic globally, some organisations have been offering financial support for journalists and media organisations interested in covering the situation in various communities worldwide. The fund is particularly helpful for freelance journalists, community-based media and start-ups in need of funds to provide wider coverage beyond what the traditional media

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New Editor-In-Chief for NAN

Mr Ephraims Sheyin has been appointed as the  Editor-in-Chief of News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). A graduate of Standford University and Ahamdu Bello University, Zaria, Sheyin started his journalism career on Dec. 11, 1989, as a Reporter with NAN. He moved through the ranks as Correspondent, Senior Correspondent, Principal Correspondent, Assistant Chief Correspondent, Chief Correspondent,

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Oloja resumes as The Guardian EIC, promises to improve brand equity

Former Daily Editor of The Guardian Newspapers on Monday, March 23 resumed as the new Editor-In-Chief of the paper following new appointments by the board of the company with a promise to enhance the brand equity of the publication. Mr Alabi Williams, former Editor of the Sunday paper is now the new Daily Editor, while

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