WHO chief’s remarks on China’s COVID-19 policy blocked on country’s social media
A UN Weibo post on the World Health Organisation (WHO) chief’s commentsthat China’s zero-tolerance to COVID-19 policy is not sustainable has been removed from the […]
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Group alerts of massive media blackmail of Ugwuanyi ahead Guber primaries
As the countdown to the May 23rd Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship primaries in Enugu state begins, a political support group has warned of the […]
NCC rallies media stakeholders to enhance effective reporting of telecoms industry
Consistent with its strategic objective of stakeholder collaboration and partnering, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) recently met a section of stakeholders in the mass media […]
World Press Freedom Day: Editors Say Media Freedom Under Attack In Nigeria
· Warn that threat to media is threat to democracy · Urge federal government to make newsprints, broadcast equipment, consumables tax-free As the world marks […]
NCC parleys media for effective working relationship
By Jessica Dogo Abuja, April 28, 2022 (NAN) The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has promised to continue working with the National Information Technology Reporters’ Association (NITRA), […]
Managing misinformation, disinformation and deep fakes through fact-checking
By Samuel.Aruwan ..PROTOCOL I wish to begin by expressing my deep gratitude to the conveners of this workshop, Avant-Garde Interbiz Projects, for a timely engagement […]
Hijab: Media Council exposes plot to smear Osinbajo
By Chijioke Okoronkwo The Osinbajo for President Media Council says it has uncovered a fraudulent plan to malign the reputation of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. […]
PERL engages media, mobilises support for constitutional amendment bills
The Partnership to Engage, Reform and Learn (PERL) on Thursday, engaged journalists in Kaduna State on constitution amendment bills. The engagement was to mobilise support for […]
2023: Buhari’s govt. not threat to media
By Rotimi Ijikanmi As the 2023 general elections draw nearer, the Federal Government has reiterated that the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari is not and […]
NCPC Boss seeks increased synergy with media
Bridget Ikyado The Executive Secretary, Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC), Rev. Yakubu Pam, has called for increased synergy between the media and the commission to […]
2023: Experts urge media to reawaken political consciousness of electorate
By Ifeyinwa Okonkwo Dr Tony Onyima, onetime Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism in Anambra has urged the media to reawaken the political consciousness of […]
PR, Media Professionals tasked on gender balancing
Public Relations and media professionals and other important institutions/agents of change in Nigeria have been urged to join advocacy for gender balancing, inclusion and fairness […]
Nigeria’s police chief meets IPI Nigeria, promises to check violation of journalists’ rights
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Usman Alkali Baba, on Thursday, said his leadership of the Nigeria Police Force has zero tolerance for the abuse of the […]
Court orders Nigeria to align cybercrime law with international obligations
The ECOWAS Court of Justice has ordered the Republic of Nigeria to amend Section 24 of its Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc) Act of 2015 in […]
Ikengaonline: Salvaging the Southeast, By Chido Onumah & Osmund Agbo
“As long as my Ikenga is active, I can wrestle in the land of the spirits” – Igbo proverb. In precolonial Nigeria, the Igbo administrative […]
Promote national unity with social media, NYSC advises corps members
By Blessing Odega The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) on Wednesday in Mangu, Plateau, advised youth corps members to use social media platforms for the […]
Police Commissioner seeks media support to reduce crimes in Bauchi
By Ahmed Kaigama The Commissioner of Police in Bauchi State, Mr Umar Sanda, has solicited the cooperation of the media to tackle all forms of […]
NGE mourns Emmanuel Yawe
The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has expressed shock, sadness and a deep sense of loss over the death of one of its dedicated members […]
Centre seeks media support in ridding Nigeria of illicit arms
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Coordinator, National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW), retired Maj.-Gen. Abba Dikko, has called for media […]
Insecurity: Army urges positive media reports on activities
By Francis Onyeukwu The Nigeria Army has called on the media to positively report its activities especially the on-going campaign against insurgents with a view […]
Runsewe, NUJ broker peace between Monarch, Arepo Journalists’ Estate residents
(February 23, 2022) — Director General National Council for Arts and Culture,(NCAC) Otunba Segun Runsewe alongside President of Nigeria Union of Journalists, Chris Isiguzo and […]
LCCI seeks to amplify media practitioners’ voices
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has announced plans to amplify the voices of members of the fourth estate of […]
Alumni seeks media support towards growth of UniJos
The Plateau Chapter of the University of Jos Alumni Association, has called on journalists in the state to support its bid in ensuring steady growth […]
Mass communication media will remain strategic partners to NCC – Danbatta
The mass media, whether print, broadcast, online, or other specialised genres, will remain central and strategic stakeholders to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in its […]
Media role critical to curbing corruption – ICPC Boss
By Chimezie Godfrey The Chairman, Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye has said that the media plays an important […]