World Press Freedom Day 2021: Information as a Public Good
The Institute for Media and Society, IMS, joins the rest of the world in celebrating the World Press Freedom Day…
Lawyers Urge Federal Government to Domesticate Regional and International Instruments on the Safety of Journalists
Participants of a Litigation Workshop for Lawyers on the Safety of Journalists have called on the Federal Government to take…
Nigeria: Newspaper Sued, Threatened Over Critical Publication
A charity group, Al Bashar International Foundation based in Bauchi State, Nigeria, has sued the WikkiTimes Media Limited and three…
Nigeria: MRA Calls on IGP to Order Arrest and Prosecution of Brother of State Governor for Attack on Journalist
LAGOS, Thursday, February 11, 2021: Media Rights Agenda (MRA) today called on the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to order…
Nigeria: IPC Urges Release of Kidnapped Journalist Chidiebere Onyia
The International Press Centre (IPC) Lagos-Nigeria, is highly disturbed that yet another journalist has been kidnapped. The abduction at gun-point…
MRA Condemns Blocking of Three Websites Associated With #EndSARS Protests
Lagos, Tuesday, December 1, 2020: Media Rights Agenda (MRA) today condemned the apparent surreptitious blocking of three websites associated with…
Nigeria: MRA Calls on Government to Establish Mechanisms to Combat Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists
On the occasion of this year’s International Day to End Impunity for crimes against journalists, Media Rights Agenda (MRA) today…
MRA Condemns Attacks on the Media During #EndSARS Protests as Reprehensible
Media Rights Agenda (MRA) today condemned recent attacks against journalists and media houses in some parts of the country, particularly…
#ENDSARS Protests: IPC Condemns Arson Attack on Media Outlets and Journalists
The International Press Centre, IPC, Lagos-Nigeria is extremely concerned about latest happenings in the country with respect to the #ENDSARS…
MRA Condemns Politician’s Attack on Journalist, Calls on those in Authority to Respect Journalists’ Rights
Media Rights Agenda (MRA) today condemned Mr. Femi Fani Kayode’s outburst against Mr. Charles Eyo, Daily Trust newspaper’s Cross River…
Nigeria: IPC Denounces Regulator’s Excessive Fine on Radio Station
The International Press Centre (IPC) has expressed dismay over the imposition of a fine of N5million (about USD 13,032) on…
IPC Demands Recall of Journalist Suspended over Facebook Post on Non-Payment of Salary
The International Press Centre Lagos has described as unjust and inhuman the suspension of Vivian Ottih, a lawyer and senior…