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2023

NOV 11 OFF-CYCLE GUBER: IPC Calls For Safety, Protection For Reporters *Set to activate situation room on safety of journalists

NATIONAL NEWS#2023NOV11OFF-CYCLE, #IPC, #Journalism, #Journalists, GUBER

The International Press Centre (IPC), Lagos-Nigeria today urged journalists and other media professionals who would be on electoral duty during the off-cycle governorship elections in Kogi, Bayelsa and Imo State on Saturday, November 11, 2023 to take all necessary steps to ensure their personal safety. IPC also urged security operatives and other stakeholders to protect the journalists.IPC Executive Director, Mr. Lanre Arogundade said the call was necessary in the light of reported tension and violent conflicts in the three States over which political actors have traded accusations.“It is very important for reporters covering the off-cycle governorship election to be safety…

Nov

2023

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IDEI 2023: IPC demands to investigations into unresolved killings and attacks on Journalists

NATIONAL NEWS#InternationalPressCentre, #Intimidation, #IPC, #Journalists, #PressFreedom

IDEI 2023: IPC demands urgent investigations into unresolved killings and attacks on Journalists IPC demands urgent investigations into unresolved killings and attacks on Journalists; calls for commitment to UNESCO's 3 Ps on safety of journalists especially during off-cycle governorship elections on Nov 11. To commemorate this year’s International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists (IDEI), the International Press Centre (IPC), Lagos-Nigeria is calling for urgent but thorough investigations into the documented cases of crimes against journalists so that perpetrators can be held accountable. It would be recalled that the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists…

Sep

2023

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ICSPJ Condemns Alleged Gruesome Killing Of Veteran Journalist

CRIME#HamisuDanjibga, #IPC, #Journalist, #LanreArogundade, #PressFreedom, #VoiceOfNigeria

ICSPJ CONDEMNS THE ALLEGED GRUESOME KILLING OF VETERAN JOURNALIST IPC’s Centre for Safety and Protection of Journalists (I-CSPJ), Lagos-Nigeria is dismayed over the alleged gruesome killing of Hamisu Danjibga, a veteran radio reporter in Zamfara State who was found dead in a soak away pit in his house, Wednesday, September 20, 2023. The veteran journalist, before he met the sad fate, worked with the Voice of Nigeria (VON) for several years. He spent over three decades as a reporter and was declared missing three days before his corpse was found. Report published on Premium Times website states that, “the discovery…

Jul

2023

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PROF LAI OSO GOES HOME: IPC Lauds Indelible Landmark

NEWS#death, #IPC, #LaiOso, #Press

PROF LAI OSO GOES HOME: IPC Lauds Indelible Landmark The International Press Centre (IPC), Lagos-Nigeria has said the enormous contributions of late Prof. Lai Oso to the development of Communication and Mass Media in Nigeria shall stand as monuments to his memory as his remains are buried today, Friday July 14, 2023, in Sagamu, Ogun State-Nigeria. Prof. Oso was a Professor at the School of Communications and Media Studies, Lagos State University and had previously served as the Dean of the school between 2011 and 2015. He was also the pioneer President of the Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals…

May

2023

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WPFD 2023: IPC Decries Increasing Attacks On Journalists Establishes Centre On Safety Of Journalists

NATIONAL NEWS#IPC, #MediaAttack, #PressFreedom, intimidation, journalism, victimisation

WPFD 2023: IPC Decries Increasing Attacks On Journalists Establishes Centre On Safety Of Journalist In a bid to further address the growing spate of attacks on journalists and the threats on media freedom in Nigeria, the International Press Centre (IPC), Lagos, has announced that it is establishing a Centre for the Safety and Protection of Journalist (CSFPJ), as part of its unique activities to commemorate World Press Freedom Day (WPFD) 2023. A statement by Mr. Lanre Arogundade, IPC’s Executive Director, Melody Lawal has been appointed has the Centre Coordinator, with the task of positioning the CSFPJ to strategically…

Jan

2023

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AKWA-IBOM: IPC Expresses Worries Over Threats On Journalist Saviour Imukudo’s Life

NEWS#IPC, #threat, Premium Times, Saviour Imukudo

AKWA-IBOM: IPC Expresses Worries Over Threats On Journalist Saviour Imukudo’s Life The International Press Centre (IPC), Lagos- Nigeria has express intense concern over a recent threat on the life of Saviour Imukudo, Premium Times Journalist, by a certain man who supervised a poorly executed federal project in Akwa Ibom State, South-South Nigeria. The release read in full: The International Press Centre (IPC), Lagos- Nigeria is greatly concerned about the reported threats on the life of Premium Times Journalist, Saviour Imukudo. A report published by Premium LLP pop Times stated that, “A man who supervised…

Dec

2022

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2023: IPC Harps On Affirmative Actions In Favour Of Female Candidates, Disadvantaged Groups

NEWS#EU-SupportToDemocraticGovernanceInNigeria, #IPC, #LanreArogundade, #NAWOJ, #reporting, #security, 2023GeneralElection

2023: IPC Harps On Affirmative Actions In Favour Of Female Candidates, Disadvantaged Groups By Charity Uwakwe Worried about the recurrent subjugation and oppression of women in the society, during electoral processes, the Executive Director of IPC, Lagos-Nigeria, Mr. Lanre Arogundade has insisted that the leadership of various political parties ought to, as a matter of necessity, consider affirmative actions in favour of female candidates. This is even as parties across the nation are bustle around in strict preparation for the general election slated to take place in a couple of months. Mr. Arogundade made this passionate appeal in an exclusive…

Dec

2022

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IPC Holds Interface With INEC On Electoral Disinformation Misinformation

NATIONAL NEWS, POLITICS#Democracy, #Disinformation, #EuropeanUnionSupportToDemocraticGovernance, #EUSDGNII, #IPC, Media, Misinformation

IPC Holds Interface With INEC On Electoral Disinformation Misinformation Experts from INEC, the media and the civil society will on Saturday December 10, 2022, assemble in Abuja to brainstorm on the challenge of disinformation and misinformation as the 2023 general elections beckons. A statement signed by Olutoyin Ayoade Communications Officer Component 4 (Support to Media) EUSDGN II Project and made available to Famousreporters.com, states that the interactive session between the INEC and other stakeholders is being organised by the International Press Centre (IPC). The statement states that the said interface as organised by IPC, the lead partner of component 4…

Nov

2022

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EUFORDEMOCRACYNG: IPC Trains 140 Female Journalists On Election Reporting

NATIONAL NEWS#ElectoralProcess, #EUFORDEMOCRACYNG, #EUSDGNII, #IPC, #NAWOJ, Fact-checking

#EUFORDEMOCRACYNG: IPC Trains 140 Female Journalists On Election Reporting The International Press Centre (IPC), the lead partner of component 4 (Support to Media)of the European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria-Phase II (EUSDGN II) project has embarked a four-series specialised skill-enhancing sessions for female Journalists. This is in a bid to ensure a fair, accurate, ethical and inclusive coverage of the Electoral Process, in the forthcoming 2023 general election. According to a release signed by Olutoyin Ayoade, Communications Officer, Component 4 (Support to Media), EUSDGN II Project, the four-series specialised skill-enhancing sessions are geared towards equipping and enabling female…

Nov

2022

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2023: EU, IPC Task Female Journalists On Impactful Electoral Process Reporting, Fact-checking

NATIONAL NEWS#EUSDGNII, #IPC, #LadiBala, #LanreArogundade, #NAWOJ, European Union Support to Democratic Governance

2023: EU, IPC Task Female Journalists On Impactful Electoral Process Reporting, Fact-checking By Charity Uwakwe As 2023 general elections draw nearer, the European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria (EUSDGN II) project, in conjunction with the International Press Centre, IPC and Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, (NAWOJ), has charged female Journalists to be more accurate in discharging their watch dog roles particularly in the forthcoming 2023 general elections. Speaking during a two-day Skill Enhancing and Capacity Building/Mentoring Session for Female Journalists on Monday. at Echelon Hotel, Port Harcourt, Rivers State's capital, the Executive Director of IPC, Lagos-Nigeria, Mr. Lanre…