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
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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.
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
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.
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.
Source: ifex.org