The CJID commends the Kwara State High Court for the judgment delivered in the case instituted against two journalists, Alfred Olufemi, an investigative reporter, and Gidado Shuaib, editor of @NewsDigestNGR, over a report concerning Hillcrest Agro-Allied Industries Limited.
The CJID is disturbed by the recent attack on Kasarachi Aniagolu, a female journalist with The Whistlers Newspaper (@TheWhistlerNG), by the Nigerian Police (@PoliceNG).
How does the intersection of Press Freedom and Technology impact Nigeria?
Our latest report explores the dynamics between Press Freedom and Technology in Nigeria, and how these two components shape the media landscape in the country. #PressFreedom#CJIDKnowledgeProducts
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We are officially open for the year, and we look forward to attaining more milestones, growth, and innovation together. Cheers to a promising 2024 ahead!
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The Coalition for Whistleblowers Protection and Press Freedom (CWPPF) condemns the arbitrary and unjust detainment of Mr. Marcus Fatunmole, a News Editor at @TheICIR, on Monday, December 4, 2023.
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The CWPPF vehemently condemns the unwarranted arrest, incarceration, and arraignment of Mr. Gabriel Idibia, Head of Bureau Northern Operations at Daybreak Nigeria, by the "Yaki" police operation in Kaduna state on November 13th.
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The CWPPF hosted a legislative advocacy dialogue on November 15, 2023, bringing together media stakeholders and legal experts to review a proposed national legal framework for press freedom in Nigeria.
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Countdown to the Media and Development Conference 2023! #MDC23
NB: Attendance is strictly by confirmation! You can also join us live online via all our digital platforms.
On the sidelines of our upcoming Media and Development Conference, our Media Freedom Project will be hosting a Legislative Advocacy Dialogue for Press Freedom and Journalists Safety with support from @hbsNigeria. During this dialogue, we will explore critical issues around journalists’ safety and press and explore possible legislative reform solutions.
NB: This is a closed event strictly by invitation. But we will keep you posted!
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The Coalition of Whistleblowers Protection and Press Freedom (CWPPF) condemns the targeted harassment faced by Yakubu Mohammed, Editor of @wikkitimes, following his report that exposed terrorism funding and illicit mining in Niger State.
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The Coalition of Whistleblowers Protection and Press Freedom (CWPPF) condemns the targeted harassment faced by Yakubu Mohammed, Editor of @wikkitimes, following his report that exposed terrorism funding and illicit mining in Niger State.
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The Coalition for Whistleblowers Protection and Press Freedom (CWPPF) strongly condemns the attack on journalist Mustapha Usman, a reporter with @TheICIR, by Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) officers near the Corps' Zone 7 office in Abuja on September 18th.
The Coalition for Whistleblowers Protection and Press Freedom (CWPPF) strongly condemns the murder of Journalist Yusuf Mubarak. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family, friends, and the entire youth constituencies of Kwara State mourning this loss.
Troubling corruption concerns have surfaced within Nigeria's legislative process.
An investigation by @PremiumTimesng reveals how Nigerian lawmakers, who were probing job racketeering, are allegedly extorting money from government agencies.
Read it here: https://t.co/gAbj8ORrm8
An @TheICIR investigation reveals that multiple multi-million Naira constituency water projects in Sokoto communities have failed to deliver the expected benefits due to widespread issues and mismanagement, causing a negative impact on the local residents.
The CJID, through its Media in Gender project, is calling on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to grant presidential assent to the Sexual Harassment in Tertiary Institutions Prohibition Bill 2019. Recent events highlight the immediate need for this legislation to combat sexual and gender-based violence against students in Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria.
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A @PremiumTimesng investigation uncovers a case of negligence at Daddere Primary Health Centre in Nasarawa State.
Mrs Abubakar alleges that the facility's negligence led to the loss of her womb, with potential consequences to her health.