Press freedom is at risk due to actions by security agencies. A recent meeting of editors resulted in a call for protection of journalistic practices. The use of certain laws to restrict journalism is a particular concern.
A communiqué was issued after the meeting, signed by the organization's leaders. This statement expressed concerns about the upcoming elections and the need for fairness.
Further details about the situation and the editors' concerns are available from the Nigerian Guild of Editors, which issued the communiqué after a meeting in Kano.
Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi has added another achievement to his football career after graduating from the PFA Business School with a Postgraduate Diploma in Global Football Sport Directorship with Merit. Awoniyi, who plays for Coventry City, celebrated the achievement on his ...
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The federal government has directed that the management of King’s College be handed to its Old Boys’ Association under a concession arrangement. The post King’s College workers deny old boys access into school premises over concession appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
