The Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has called on governments at all levels to fulfill their obligations to ensure the safety of journalists. The organisation also asked the government to investigate
November 2, 2022 10:24 PMMedia Rights Agenda has called on governments at all levels to fulfill their obligations to ensure the safety of journalistsThe organisation also asked the government to investigate all attacks against media practitioners and punish the perpetrators of such attacks.
He said the increasing level of attacks against media practitioners and organisations in the country ought to be a source of concern for everyone. “MRA’s records showed that men of the Nigerian police are the major perpetrators of the attacks against journalists as MRA had documented over 15 of such incidents in which they were the perpetrators, with armed hoodlums and political thugs coming a close second.
Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
2023: Media Critical to Free, Fair, Credible Elections, Says Malami – THISDAYLIVE
Read more »
INEC seeks stronger partnership with media, assures successful conduct of elections | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World NewsThe Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), in Anambra State, has canvassed stronger partnership with the media aimed at delivering transparent and successful results of the 2023 general elections.
Read more »
Miss Argentina weds Miss Puerto RicoBefore sharing their surprise news on Instagram, the newlyweds never confirmed dating. They only ever gushed about their 'friendship' on social media.
Read more »
2023: Presidency opens up on alleged plan to remove INEC chairmanThe Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari, Femi Adesina, has dismissed speculations of a plan to remove the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, and stop the use of Bimodal Voter Registration System (BVAS) in respect of the 2023 general elections.
Read more »
Nigerian Singer, Davido Keeps Mum As Son, Ifeanyi Reportedly Drowns In Swimming Pool | Sahara ReportersNigerian singer, David Adeleke, more commonly called Davido is currently trending in the online space due to reports that he and his fiancee, Chioma Rowland, have lost their son, Ifeanyi. The news emanated from popular Nigerian actress and close friend of the singer, Eniola Badmus, in a now-deleted tweet. However, Davido or anyone from his camp had yet to react to the development hours after the rumour of Ifeanyi’s death spread on social media.
Read more »
YOUTH AND MENTAL HEALTH IN AFRICA: Bluemind Foundation publishes the 2022 Mental Health Index for Adolescents and Young Adults in French Speaking Africa | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World NewsAbidjan, Douala, Lomé, and Paris, 31 October 2022 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- according to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), every day, nearly 20 teenagers commit suicide on the African continent. Suicide is the third leading cause of death among 15-29 year olds1 , knowing that nearly 37 million teenagers (aged 10-19) live with a mental disorder in Africa2. An alarming […]
Read more »