Journalists in Nigeria frequently find themselves on the wrong side of the law for simply doing their jobs. Arbitrary arrests and prolonged detentions without trial have become tools of intimidation. The recent arrest of reporters for covering protests or reporting on government corruption exemplifies the misuse of the legal system to silence dissent. Such actions violate both national and international laws that guarantee freedom of the press.
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The President of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has called for better pay, insurance coverage and pension for journalists across the country.
ASHENEWS reports that the Sokoto State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has urged the state government and other relevant authorities to urgently address the looming fuel scarcity in many parts of the state.
“The NUJ appeals to the Rivers State Government and relevant security agencies to prioritize efforts towards securing the safe and immediate release of Joshua Rogers.
ASHENEWS reports that the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in the Northwest has lauded the Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration for its commitment to the welfare of journalists.
ASHENEWS reports that the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Sokoto state council has said that operations of security operatives intercepting truckloads of assorted grains within the interior parts of the country are causing additional hardships for communities.
ASHENEWS reports that the Sokoto State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has congratulated the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state over the victory of the party at the Supreme Court.
ASHENEWS reports that Aisha Bura has been elected as the new president of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) during the Association’s 11th triennial delegates conference.
ASHENEWS reports that the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ and the Poland Media Association on Wednesday, signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish the Journalists House with a view to fostering media exchanges and cooperation between Nigerian and Polish journalists.
ASHENEWS reports that the Commander 1 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Sani Ahmed has urged journalists to prioritize national interest against all other motives in the course of their work.