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Apr

10

2021

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0MG! Rep. Sam Onuigbo Makes Thunderous Remarks About The Fourth Estate Of The Realm (the Press) *Must Read!

NEWSBlogger, Blogging, media imperialism, media industrial action, Rep Sam Ifeanyichukwu Onuigbo, social media

Rep. Sam Ifeanyichukwu Onuigbo Odozi-Obodo, member representing Ikwuano Umuahia Federal constituency of. Abia state The member representing Ikwuano/Umuahia North/South Federal Constituency, Rep. Samuel Ifeanyi Onuigbo FCIS, FNIM says the Fourth Estate of the Realm otherwise known as the press, is the most important Arm of Government, describing her role as crucial in the society. Rep. Sam Onuigbo who is also the Vice President of (Africa) Global Legislators Organization for a Balanced Environment International and President, Climate Parliament Nigeria, in his goodwill message to “A 2-Day Capacity Building Workshop for Bloggers” organised by Online Media Practitioners of Nigeria, OMPAN, Abia State…

Sep

06

2020

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HURIDE Petitions IG Over Fresh Assault on Journalist in Ebonyi

NEWSAPC, Ebonyi Journalists, Ebonyi State, Human Rights Defenders, media imperialism

The Human Rights Defenders, Ebonyi State Chapter, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police over a recent assault meted out to Prince Paul Okah, a journalist with the Blueprints Newspaper and Editor-in-chief of Glonatnewsonline. Mr Okay was attacked on the 23rd day of August, 2020 in the Afikpo home of Chief Tony Ekoh Jr, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress. The Chairman of HURIDE in Ebonyi State, Comrade Sam Oko Nweke, made this known on Sunday, while presenting a copy of the petition to journalists in Abakaliki. He decried the incessant attack and persecution of journalists in the state,…

Jun

06

2020

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Media Salary Structure: Whether Industrial Action could solve the problem of Journalism in Nigeria

NATIONAL NEWS#COVID-19, federal government of Nigeria, media imperialism, media industrial action, Media salary structure, Nigeria Union of Journalists

In Nigeria today, the penurious state of the members of the Fourth Estate of the Realm who play the watchdog role to every sitting government is so glaring that most Journalists are considering throwing in the towel as a last resort. This is because the indispensable impact of the Media is immensely felt but scarcely recognized by both Federal and State Governents. To this end, the Nigeria Union of Journalists have implored the Federal Governent of Nigeria to see the immense contributions of the Media in spite of their obvious challenges especially during the extant COVID-19 and on wards as…

Apr

26

2020

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Unresolved Conclusion Of Ebonyi Journalists Will Definitely Come After You, Journalists Threaten Umahi …As Gov’t/H Correspondents relocate to NUJ Press Center

NEWSEbonyi Journalists, Ebonyi State Governent, Governor David Nweze Umahi, media imperialism, media marginalization by Ebonyi state government

Following the life ban on The Sun and Vanguard Correspondents from Ebonyi State Government house by Governor Umahi and in line with laid down rules and ethics of Journalism, Ebonyi based Journalists have gregariously deserted the Governent house. The unanimous decision to relocate from government house to NUJ Press Center along Abakaliki Enugu express way from where they will effectively discharge their Watchdog role without external interference, whatsoever was consequent on the innumerable cases of intimidation, harassment, attack and threats by Governor umahi led administration against members of the press in the state. It was observed that negative perception Ebonyi…

Apr

23

2020

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S/E Youths Call For Ebonyi CP’s Redeployment … Awotinde, Tool To Harass, Politicians’ Tool To Implement Media Marginalisation Ebonyi— Group

NATIONAL NEWScoalition of South East Youth Leaders, CP Awosola Awotunde, ebonyi commissioner of police, ebonyi state government, freedom of the press, main stream journalism, media imperialism

The Coalition of South-East Youths Leaders, has on Wednesday, implored the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Muhammed Adamu, to urgently, redeploy the Commissioner of Police in Ebonyi State, CP Awosola Awotinde, over alleged incessant attacks, arrests and intimidation of journalists in the state. The group in a press statementsigned by Hon. Goodluck Egwu Ibem and Comrade Kanice Igwe, the President-General and Secretary-general, respectively, group decried the ugly incident that happens in the state, wherein the Police are being used by politicians to muzzle up Journalists, thus preventing press freedom, in the state. The leadership of the apex socio-political youths organisation in…

Apr

22

2020

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Ebonyi Journalists Bemoan Press Marginalisation Under Umahi’s Gov’t

NEWSEngr. David Nweze Umahi, Journalists, media imperialism, media marginalization by Ebonyi state government, news gathering and dissemination

Journalists practicing in Ebonyi state now have their hearts in their mouths, following Governor David Nweze Umahi's threats in a life broadcast, where he publicly drew a battle line with members of the press amid COVID-19. Journalists in Ebonyi have obviously suffered from media imperialism and have resorted to leaving their cloak of pretence and speak up against the unfair attitudes posed by the Umahi's led governent which shows little or no regard for the members of the Fourth Estate of the realm. Governor Umahi in his recent live broadcast at the state's media house, Abakaliki, blankly told the general…

Apr

22

2020

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Ebonyi Journalists Bemoan Press Marginalisation Under Umahi’s Gov’t

NEWSEngr. David Nweze Umahi, Journalists, media imperialism, media marginalization by Ebonyi state government, news gathering and dissemination

Journalists practicing in Ebonyi state now have their hearts in their mouths, following Governor David Nweze Umahi's threats by the in a life broadcast, where he publicly drew a battle line with members of the press amid COVID-19.Journalists in Ebonyi have obviously suffered from media imperialism and have resorted to leave their cloak of pretence and speak up against the unfair attitudes posed by the Umahi's led governent which shows little or no regard to the members of the Fourth Estate of the realm.Governor Umahi in his recent live broadcast at the state's media house, Abakaliki, blankly told the general…