Tag: JOURNALISTS

Election: Clerics, NUJ caution Journalists against sensationalism, devisive reportage

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir
Stakeholders at NUJ conference in Makurdi

Rev. Fr Patrick Alumuku, Director of Communication, Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja, has urged media practitioners to shun sensational reportage that would compromise security before, during and after the general elections. Alumuku made the appeal at a zonal conference organised by Zone ‘D’ of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), on Thursday in Makurdi. The conference was on ‘The Role of the Media in enhancing peaceful election and democratic participation’. Alumuku who is also the Director Catholic Television of Nigeria, said the call was imperative in view of the nexus between…

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Journalist arrested, more than 80 media workers detained in Iran

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The head of the political editorial department at the reformist newspaper Etemad has been arrested in Iran, the paper reported on Friday, citing his wife. Mehdi Beyk was arrested on Thursday and his mobile phone and notebook confiscated. In recent weeks, numerous Iranian journalists have been detained as part of a wave of arrests. According to the Committee to Protect Journalists in New York, more than 80 media workers have already been arrested. The possibilities for reporting are massively restricted in the country. Iran’s political leadership has been under enormous…

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Channels Media chairman warns broadcasters against irresponsible journalism

Aminu Imam

The Chairman of Channels Media Group, John Momoh, has cautioned journalists on the need to avoid divisive and offensive rhetoric which could subvert the peace of the country. According to a statement at the weekend, the media entrepreneur gave the warning while speaking on: ‘Challenges, prospects and responsibilities’, during the Lagos leg of the two-arm induction of 400 members into the Society of Nigeria Broadcasters, which was held in Lagos. Momoh said, “Irresponsible journalism, rooted in laziness to verify, re-check and triple check facts and figures before going to town…

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2023; NUJ President tells journalists to report only facts

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The National President, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Chris Isiguzo, has tasked journalists to uphold their watchdog responsibility as the 2023 general elections draw nearer. The NUJ president made the call in Bauchi on Monday, during a book launch entitled ‘My Journey’ written by Mr Shuaibu Leman, the National Secretary of NUJ in marking his retirement as a civil servant. According to him, journalists should be circumspect and disseminate only factual account of events. “Political actors are already on a rampage somewhat. They are everywhere saying so many things. The…

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AGF restates FG’s commitment to end impunity, crimes against journalists

Aminu Imam

The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, (SAN), yesterday, expressed Federal Government’s commitment towards ending impunity for crimes against journalists in the country. Malami gave the assurance at a policy dialogue on the protection of journalists to mark the 2021 International Day to end impunity for crimes against journalists. The parley was organised by the Federal Ministry of Justice in conjunction with the European Union, and the Managing Conflict in Nigeria, (MCN), programme. In a keynote address, the AGF restated the Federal Government’s laudable initiatives…

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Media Freedom: Experts want more favourable environment for journalists

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

Media experts have called for a more favourable environment to enable Nigerian journalists perform better without fear or harassment. The experts made the call in Lagos at a forum hosted by United States Consulate in Lagos to discuss the new and continuing threats to press freedom and freedom of expression in Nigeria. The forum was themed “A Conversation on Press Freedom, Freedom of Expression and Civic Space in Nigeria.” In her opening remarks, U.S. Consul General, Claire Pierangelo, urged the media to remain vigilant to protect the right to freedom…

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Dollar video: Court orders Ganduje to pay journalist N800,000 as Gov withdraws case

Aminu Imam

A State High Court sitting in Kano, on Tuesday, ordered Kano State governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, to pay the sum of N800,000 as costs for expenses to Jafar Jafar, a publisher and his company, Daily Nigerian, respondents to his N3 billion defamation suit. Ganduje had filed a suit in November 2018, seeking N3 billion as damages for defamation of character against the respondents over videos they published of the governor allegedly receiving bribe in US dollars. The respondents in the suit were: Jafar Jafar, his company, Penlight Media Limited (Daily…

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World Press Freedom Day: Gombe governor tasks journalists on ethics, professionalism

Aminu Imam

…Pledges continued partnership with media to entrench transparency, accountability in governance By Umar Kaltungo As journalists in Gombe State join their counterparts the world over to commemorate the World Press Freedom Day, the State governor, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has charged the media practitioners to continue to uphold the ethics of their profession by promoting the ideals of democracy, justice, accountability, peace and unity. In a goodwill message, Governor Yahaya paid tribute to media practitioners in the State for their resilience and commitment in enlightening and sensitizing the citizenry on…

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Petroleum Producers advocate special fund for training of Journalists

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The Secretary-General, African Petroleum Producers Organisation, Dr Omar Farouk Ibrahim, has urged stakeholders in the oil and gas sector to create a specialised fund for training of journalists that cover the industry. Ibrahim made the call while delivering a keynote address at the third Annual Lecture and Awards of Valuechain Magazine, in Abuja, on Monday. The lecture was themed: “The role of Media in the Nigerian Petroleum Industry Reform and Investment.” He said that for Nigerians to understand the operations of the industry, those who report its activities must be…

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