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Sowore Disputes DSS Claims, Alleges Zainab Sodiq’s Arrest Stems from Bail Obstruction
Omoyele Sowore claims the DSS arrested journalist Zainab Sodiq to obstruct his bail proceedings, challenging the agency's assertion that the detention was related to an unauthorized drone.
President Tinubu and Governor Lawal Attend State House Press Corps Inaugural Dinner
Governor Dauda Lawal joined President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the inaugural State House Press Corps dinner in Abuja, where the president was named Grand Patron of the corps.
Two Romanian Men Imprisoned for Stabbing Journalist Linked to Iranian Regime
Two Romanian men have been jailed for stabbing Iranian journalist Pouria Zeraati in London, an attack described by the court as being carried out on behalf of the Iranian regime.
Tinubu Urges Media to Reject Terrorist Narratives
President Bola Tinubu has cautioned the media against sensationalism, urging journalists to avoid amplifying the messages of terrorists and to prioritize national security over divisive reporting.
President Tinubu Urges Media to Prioritize Truth Over Misinformation
President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerian media professionals to uphold integrity and avoid spreading misinformation, emphasizing that press freedom is inseparable from the responsibility to report accurate facts.
Akwa Ibom Governor Eno Authorizes Hazard Pay for State-Employed Reporters
Governor Umo Eno has directed the implementation of hazard allowances for state-employed journalists in Akwa Ibom following a request from the local NUJ council.
NAJUC Leadership Urges Judiciary Journalists to Prioritize Precision Ahead of 2027 Polls
NAJUC Chairman Olakunle Olubunmi Olasanmi has urged journalists covering the judiciary to uphold factual reporting to combat fake news as the 2027 elections approach.
SERAP demands immediate release of Omoyele Sowore from Tinubu administration
SERAP has urged President Tinubu to release journalist Omoyele Sowore, labeling the charges against him as an attack on human rights and freedom of expression.
Six reported dead in Gaza airstrikes including Al Jazeera journalist
Israeli strikes in Gaza killed six people, including an Al Jazeera cameraman, while military officials alleged the journalist was a combatant.
Akwa Ibom Journalist Claims Denial of Fair Hearing Following Courtroom Eviction
Journalist Ibanga Isine claims he was wrongfully evicted from an Akwa Ibom courtroom, prompting local media unions to call for an official investigation into the judicial conduct.