MRA tells Nigerian government: Investigate attacks against journalists, prosecute and punish perpetrators
MRA programme director, Ayode Longe, urges government to develop and adopt robust mechanisms to protect journalists.
Source: ifex.org
📰 Ayode Longe News
Page 2 - Ayode Longe News Today
Fast, Ad-Free News Updates
Stay updated with breaking news from Ayode Longe. Real-time updates on events, politics, business and more.
19 Journalists Killed Since Nigeria's Return To Democracy In 1999, Says Media Rights Agenda
A group against attacks on media practitioners in Nigeria, Media Rights Agenda (MRA) on Wednesday, called on governments at all levels to ensure total protection of journalists in the country against any harm. The organisation charged President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration to commence an immediate investigation into all attacks against media practitioners as well as prosecute the perpetrators to serve as a deterrent.
Muhammadu Buhari Department Of State Services Community Court Nigerian Police Media Rights Agenda President Muhammadu Buhari
Source: saharareporters.com
19 Nigerian journalists killed in 23 years ― Media Rights Agenda
No fewer than 19 journalists were killed in Nigeria in the last 23 years of democratic governance. The Media Rights Agenda (MRA), a civil society group
International Day To End Impunity For Crimes United Nations Media Rights Agenda International Day End Impunity Ayode Longe
Source: tribuneonlineng.com
MRA condemns shutdown of broadcast stations in Zamfara - National Accord Newspaper
Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has condemned last weekend’s shutting down by Zamfara State Governor Bello Matawalle of five broadcast stations in the State for alleged violation of professional ethics, saying the action signaled a descent into anarchy in the country and should never happen again.
Zamfara State Abuja Federal Capital Territory Ibrahim Dosara Bello Matawalle Peoples Democratic Party Alumma Television
Source: nationalaccordnewspaper.com
Police arrest journalist in attempt to force retraction
Nigerian broadcast journalist Dare Akogun is detained by police in Ilorin State, Nigeria, as a means to force him to retract statement he allegedly made implicating a state government official.
Kwara State Abdulrasheed Akogun Taiwo Olaitan Rafiu Ajakaye Steve Yabanet Kwara State Command Of The Nigeria Police
Source: ifex.org
Group Condemns Illegal Arrest, Detention Of Broadcast Journalist, Dare Akogun, Brother By Nigeria Police In Kwara
The Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has condemned Thursday’s arrest and detention of Kwara-based broadcast journalist, Mr. Dare Akogun and his brother, Abdulrasheed by the police. Dare Akogun is a journalist with Sobi FM station. The Kwara State Police Command arrested the Akoguns in an effort to coerce them to retract an allegation of corruption reportedly made against an official of the state government.
Source: saharareporters.com
Group Condemns Illegal Arrest, Detention Of Broadcast Journalist, Dare Akogun, Brother By Nigeria Police In Kwara
The Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has condemned Thursday’s arrest and detention of Kwara-based broadcast journalist, Mr. Dare Akogun and his brother, Abdulrasheed by the police. Dare Akogun is a journalist with Sobi FM station.
Source: saharareporters.com
Nigeria's broadcasting regulator imposes punitive fine on television station and pay tv stations
Nigeria's National Broadcasting Authority (NBA) is castigated by Media Rights Agenda for imposing hefty fines on a local television station and 3 pay tv platforms, for airing documentaries on banditry.
Multichoice Nigeria National Broadcasting Commission Network Limited Nigeria National Broadcasting Authority Telcom Satellite Limited National Broadcasting Authority
Source: ifex.org
MRA accuses police of being used by powerful interest groups to harass media
Media Rights Agenda is asking Nigeria's federal government to check its law enforcement agency, as it is in danger of becoming the tool of the rich and powerful who are intent on harassing the media.
Abuja Federal Capital Territory Tukur Buratai Sammy Ogbu Samuel Ogundipe John Adenekan Josephine Adeh
Source: ifex.org
Peoples Gazette raid: Powerful Nigerians using police to harass media - MRA
Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has condemned the police raid on the head office of the Peoples Gazette. The security agency arrested the assistant editor, John
Abuja Federal Capital Territory Ameedat Adeyemi Tukur Buratai Sammy Ogbu Samuel Ogundipe John Adenekan
Source: dailypost.ng