IPC spearheads safety initiative for Nigerian journalists
- News, Press Release, Report Update
- May 1, 2016
Media Rights Agenda (MRA) today condemned the brutal assault on a Port Harcourt-based broadcast journalist, Mr. Precious Amadi, by members of Salvation Ministries Church in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, and called on the Federal Government and law enforcement agencies to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident and ensure that all those responsible for the
READ MOREThe International Press Centre (IPC), Lagos-Nigeria has strongly condemned the recent attack on Mr Saint Mienpamo, a blogger who was physically assaulted and abducted by suspected militants in Bayelsa, raising fresh worries about some concerted move to asphyxiate the freedom of speech in the country. According to Sahara Reporters, Mienpamo a former senior special assistant
READ MORECommunity leaders in Ifako Ijaiye area of Lagos state have been enlightened on how best to channel their demands in order to make government more accountable and responsive to their needs. International Press Centre (IPC) and Actionaid, under the project tagged; “Strengthening Citizens Engagement in Electoral Process” (SCEEP) made the enlightenment during one-day advocacy training
READ MOREA development expert, Ayo Aluko-Oluokun, has advised Nigerians to vote out of office, politicians that do not fulfill their campaign promises. The call was made by Aluko-Oluokun during the public presentation of community development charters for Iyagbe, Abule Ado and Itu Agan communities of Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos State by the International
READ MOREAs an important mechanism for awakening the consciousness of the government to the needs of the people, the Executive Director of Gender and Development Action (GADA), Mrs. Ada Agina-Ude, has said that the ordinary people have to participate in processes and decisions that affect their lives. Speaking as the keynote speaker at the public
READ MOREIn continuation of its quest to promote the safety of journalists and seek better protection of their data and other resources from potential hackers, the International Press Centre (IPC) wrapped up its two-day capacity building programme on safety of journalists with a workshop on Thursday June 30 this year. Beneficiaries of the training include more
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