#PressFreedom Archives | FAMOUS REPORTERS

Jul

27

2026

Ikwuano Revenue Crisis: Famous Reporters Responds to Mayor Anthony Nwaubani’s Allegations (Part 1)

POLITICS#AnthonyNwaubani, #FamousReporters, #Ikwuano, #IkwuanoRevenueCrisis, #InvestigativeJournalism, #MediaEthics, #PressFreedom, #RevenueAllegations

Ikwuano Revenue Crisis: Famous Reporters Responds to Mayor Anthony Nwaubani's Allegations (Part 1) By Charity Uwakwe (Dist.) It is not in the character of Famous Group International, publishers of Famous Reporters.com, to respond to every baseless allegation or unfounded claim, particularly those that exist only in the imagination of certain individuals. However, for the sake of setting the record straight and ensuring that the good people of Ikwuano Local Government Area are adequately informed of the facts, we have deemed it necessary to issue this response. Our attention has been drawn to a statement issued by the media team of…

May

01

2026

By Famous Reporters

Workers’ Day 2026: NUJ Salutes Nigerian Workers, Seeks Journalist Protection

NATIONAL NEWS#DemocracyAndMedia, #JournalismMatters, #MediaInNigeria, #NigerianWorkers, #NUJ, #PressFreedom, #WorkersDay2026, #WorkersWelfare

Workers’ Day 2026: NUJ Salutes Nigerian Workers, Seeks Journalist Protection "As Nigeria marks Workers’ Day 2026, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Zone C, has issued a powerful message celebrating the resilience of workers. The Union raised fresh concerns over the safety, welfare, and recognition of journalists operating under mounting national challenges." "The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Zone C, has commended Nigerian workers for their resilience on Workers’ Day 2026, while calling on governments and employers to improve welfare, safety, and professional development, especially for journalists." The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Zone C (South East), has extended warm…

Mar

29

2026

By Famous Reporters

Otiti, Uba Emerge Acting President, National Secretary of GOMEP

NEWS#DigitalJournalism, #GOMEP, #JournalismEthics #MediaIndustry, #MediaLeadership, #MediaProfessionals, #MediaReform, #OnlineMediaNigeria, #PressFreedom

Otiti, Uba Emerge Acting President, National Secretary of GOMEP "In a decisive move signaling a new era for Nigeria’s digital journalism space, the Guild of Online Media Editors and Publishers of Nigeria (GOMEP) has unveiled interim leadership to steer its affairs ahead of crucial national elections—sparking fresh conversations around professionalism, unity, and credibility in the fast-growing online media industry." " GOMEP has announced Akpovoke Otiti and Clinton Uba as Acting National President and Secretary in a six-month transition ahead of national elections, aiming to strengthen professionalism in Nigeria’s online media space." Port-Harcourt - The Guild of Online Media Editors and…

Oct

22

2025

By Famous Reporters

IPC Condemns Police Assault on Journalists Covering #FreeNnamdiKanuNow Protest in Abuja

NATIONAL NEWS#FreedomOfThePress, #FreeNnamdiKanuNow, #HumanRights, #IPC, #ipob, #JournalistSafety, #JournalistsUnderAttack, #LanreArogundade, #Mediarights, #NigeriaNews, #NigeriaPolice, #NnamdiKanu, #OmoyeleSowore, #PressFreedom, #Teargas

IPC Condemns Police Assault on Journalists Covering #FreeNnamdiKanuNow Protest in Abuja The International Press Centre (IPC) has condemned police attacks on journalists covering the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest in Abuja. IPC calls for investigation and justice, stressing that journalists’ constitutional rights must be respected. The International Press Centre (IPC), Lagos–Nigeria, through its Safety and Protection of Journalists (SPJ) Hub, has strongly condemned the reported attacks on journalists covering the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest held on Monday, October 20, 2025. According to information gathered by the IPC–SPJ Hub, several journalists who were on the ground to report the protest—coordinated by activist Omoyele Sowore to demand…

Nov

02

2023

By Famous Reporters

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

28

2023

By Famous Reporters

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…

May

11

2023

By Famous Reporters

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…