The Coalition for Whistleblower Protection and Press Freedom (CWPPF) has condemned the alleged assault of Sunday Michael Ogwu, Editor of Pinnacle Daily, by police officers attached to the Lugbe Police Division in Abuja. The coalition said Ogwu was beaten with…
Ahead of Saturday’s Osun State governorship election, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has called on political parties, security agencies, election officials and other stakeholders to ensure the safety and protection of journalists covering the exercise. The union made the…
FactCheck Africa has brought together Gen Z creators and digital influencers in Abuja to strengthen their role in countering disinformation and promoting responsible digital engagement ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. The initiative, held under the #CheckBeforeYouPost: Gen Z Voices…
Founder of Women of Rubies Inc. Esther Ijewere, has raised a public oncern over a months-long dispute involving her organization’s brand name and a U.S. based online media Organization Ruby Media Group. The organization has been rasing complaints, intimidation, and…
By Esther Olaoluwa | CNN International has appointed Nigerian journalist Adefemi Akinsanya to host Africa Inc., a new multiplatform series examining how African companies are expanding their businesses and influence globally. The appointment, announced on August 5, 2026, comes as…
By Michael Omotosho | The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID), with support from the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Nigeria, has named Development News Network (DNN) alongside six other independent media organisations as the inaugural beneficiaries of its Local…
By Michael Omotosho | As Osun State prepares for its governorship election on August 15, another battle is already taking place not at campaign grounds or polling units, but across social media platforms. Every day, voters are exposed to political…
The Future Awards Africa Independent (TFAAi) has unveiled the nominees for its inaugural state awards across Rivers, Abia, Oyo and Kano States, recognising young Nigerians making outstanding contributions in their communities. The nominees cut across sectors including entrepreneurship, technology, education,…
Disability rights advocates, media professionals, and fact checkers have called for greater accessibility in fact-checking tools and election information to ensure persons with disabilities (PWDs) are not excluded from democratic participation. The call was made during the maiden edition of…
The Foundation for Environmental Rights, Advocacy and Development (FENRAD) Nigeria has formally congratulated Dr. Jude Ohanele following his appointment as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the CLEEN Foundation. In a statement released on Sunday, FENRAD described the…
